The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast: From Passion to Profit

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.

From art fairs and handmade cards to licensing and digital downloads, we’ve lived the handmade journey inside and out. In this episode, Kaylie and I talk openly about the myths that still surround handmade businesses and how those early lessons shaped where we are today. We hope this brings encouragement to makers who are still in the trenches or thinking about what's next.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Kaylie shares her experience of trying to pre-sell a course during one of the most demanding seasons of her life. As a fellow creative educator, I know how damaging cookie-cutter business advice can be. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to build something meaningful with limited energy, unpredictable health, or caregiving on their plate.

This Mother’s Day, we’re diving into what it really looks like to juggle motherhood and creative work — the beauty, the burnout, and everything in between. A heartfelt conversation between co-hosts Kaylie and Delores that honours the women doing it all.

 Thinking of trying Zazzle as a creative income stream? Here’s how I started with custom wall art, transitioned to print-on-demand, and found success with cards and holiday products. Plus, learn how my Five Cards in Five Days challenge can help you get started, too.

Have you ever felt so full of creative ideas, resources and half-finished projects — yet unable to make any real progress? This week on The Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie opens up about her journey through shiny object syndrome and how she found her way back to clarity.

“Not all advice ages well—or fits real life.” In this episode, Kaylie and I unpack the creative business tips that didn’t work for us and explore why things like hustle culture, niching down, or strict morning routines can feel out of touch when you're balancing caregiving, chronic illness, or simply a different season of life. We’re reflecting honestly on how we’ve adapted and what works better now—on our own terms.

 Discover how reusable art assets can streamline your creativity and become a source of passive income. A follow-up to Episode 30.