The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

In this insightful guest episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, I chat with illustrator and licensing expert Vanessa Stoilova about designing greeting cards that truly sell. Whether you're aiming to break into licensing or explore new creative markets, Vanessa shares practical advice on evergreen themes, finding your artistic balance between trends and style, and how to make your card designs stand out to buyers. A must-read for any artist looking to create with purpose and profit in mind.

Greeting cards may seem simple, but they’ve become one of the most reliable and rewarding parts of my creative business. In this post, I’m sharing how they helped shape my art career—and how they could support yours, too.

If social media feels overwhelming, you're not alone. Here's why email marketing still works wonders for creatives — and how to start using it in a way that feels calm, personal, and doable.

The holiday season doesn’t have to feel chaotic. In this episode recap, I share how creatives can plan their Q4 calmly — with thoughtful product choices, gentle promotion, and meaningful gifts that customers love to give.

Launching your own online class might sound easy — until a single click removes 170+ students. In this real talk post, Delores shares the behind-the-scenes of a tech glitch, why she’s rethinking platforms, and what keeps her teaching.

 This week, Kaylie shares personal and practical insight on how to break through mindset traps like perfectionism and imposter syndrome — and begin creating again, even in the middle of life’s chaos.

Wondering what to launch next — or how to know if an idea is even worth pursuing? Let me introduce you to the magic of mini offers: a sustainable, creative way to earn income and nurture trust with your art audience.

Feel like your art is all over the place? You're not alone. In this reflective solo episode, I share what it really means to find your artistic voice — and how to build a cohesive body of work that opens creative doors.

 In this reflective episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Delores and Kaylie unpack the moment creativity starts to feel like business—and how to move forward mindfully, with joy.

Repurposing your creative work is smart, sustainable, and gentle. Here’s how to do it without overwhelm — and why your art deserves a second life.

 Learn how surface pattern design works and how you can use your art to create flexible income streams — no fancy drawing skills required!

 If you’ve ever felt like the design world is too crowded, this one’s for you. Delores shares her honest take on market saturation, plus her time-saving pattern tools inside Affinity Designer.