Vibrant Artist Podcast

Sometimes, things don’t go as planned—and that’s okay. This episode is a little more behind-the-scenes than normal, and it's a reminder that sometimes pausing to realign is the most productive thing you can do.

I had a different episode planned, but instead I'm doing a bit more behind-the-scenes work to create super valuable content that's strategic so it reaches the right people. So this is your permission slip to sl...

Marketing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or scattered. Whether you’ve been putting in the effort but something just isn’t clicking -- maybe your audience isn’t growing, engagement feels flat, or sales aren’t coming in like you hoped -- or you’re just getting started on your marketing, this challenge is for you.

I’m hosting a free marketing challenge this week (March 7-9, 2025) called "Clarify Your Marketing Foundations."...

In an online world dominated by the "need" for engagement, negative headlines soar above the positive and mundane happenings around us. I'm not familiar with the scientific reason, but I do know the human brain seems to be captivated by negativity and controversy. It creates a fascination, a reaction, and a response; so our news, media, social media, and conversations are often oversaturated with it.

However, statisti...

The podcast previously named "Pattern Design Circle Podcast" is now named "Vibrant Artist Podcast." In this episode I dive into why I've made the change, what you can expect on the podcast moving forward, and how this impacts you if you're a knit or crochet pattern designer.

I'm excited to dive deeper with you into living vibrantly as a creative entrepreneur.

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I feel a lot like I'm coming back to business with a fresh start after about 2 years marked by burnout followed pregnancy and then maternity leave. I still have the same excitement and passion for my business, but as a work-from-home mom with a baby, my work schedule looks a bit different. And my planning process is no exception.

In this podcast episode, I dive into exactly what my slow, organic planning process is looking like...

One of the most popular podcast episodes from last year was where I answered questions that you submitted, so we're going to do it again, but we're going to make it topic specific! Tune into the episode for all of the details on what kind of questions I'll be answering, and beyond.

Submit your questions here no later than February 28, 2025. If you include your email address, you'll be entered in a chance to win a...

We're already to the last episode of this series of podcasts inspired by video interviews from the Collin & Samir show. I hope you've found them thought-provoking, inspirational, and filled with value that you can use in your life and business.

This final episode is inspired by a discussion that was "just" between Collin and Samir - no guests. They were talking about Twitter becoming X and discussin...

New and exciting changes for you are here!

In an effort to make my communities as accessible, generous, and helpful as I can, I've adjusted the Pattern Design Circle community membership, so it's now split into three communities:

1. The Creative Thread: a free community for knit and crochet pattern designers - and anyone who would like to collaborate with designers - to find resources, including calls for submissions, netw...

I hope you absolutely loved the previous episode inspired by Jacob Collier's interview on the Collin & Samir Show, and that you're ready for part two!

While part one felt a bit like a motivational pep talk (or at least I hope it did - that was my intention!), in part two we're diving deeper into some of the realities of business ~ and Jacob's advice concerning fear and growth mindset.

As al...

I've completely restructured the opportunities that I offer for you to work with me 1-on-1, and I couldn't be more excited! I now offer the same one-time coaching calls (but with more clarification on how I can help you) AND brand new coaching packages to help you follow through after our call(s).

Tune into this episode to get all of the details or check out the booking page here. PLUS, I am offering 50% off the ...

Do you ever read a book, watch a movie, or listen to an interview that inspires you so much that you just want to talk about it with someone - or everyone? That's how I felt after listening to Jacob Collier's interview on the Collin & Samir Show. And that's what this episode is all about: digging deeper into some ideas that really resonated with me from the interview.

Finding your passion, becoming an ex...

Over the past couple of years, I've been fascinated to learn about the natural cycles of humans, including seasonalities, hormones, habits, and more. As we lean into these natural cycles, our businesses can feel more easeful, our time more productive, and our energy more optimized. If you're ready to lean into what's already instinctual in your body (rather than working against it), this episode is for you!

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With Amazon's Big Deal Days just behind us and Black Friday sales just ahead of us, I have some thoughts. Did you notice how many other businesses followed Amazon's lead with Big Deal Days by hosting their own "big" sales at the same time? Do you wonder if you need to jump on all of the sale/discount bandwagons too?

In this podcast episode, we dive into all things discounts and sales: trends that I&apos...

If you're an abled person who doesn't have to worry about ableism in your day to day life, you're likely unaware of the many different shapes and forms that ableism can take. I know it's certainly a relatively new topic for me! And that's why I'm so excited to share this episode with you, featuring Beth Gorishek from Adaptive Knitter.

Beth has been adapting everything ~ including her knitting ...

Hurricane Helene recently dumped a ridiculous amount of rain on western North Carolina: a mountainous region that is not used to hurricane weather. The massive amount of rainfall led to power outages, water lines breaking, houses and roads drifting into the lakes and rivers, and more. While my home wasn't touched, there are homes not far from me that were. And the worst of the destruction is just a 2-3 hours' drive from m...

As much as we might try to see the world through a black and white, right versus wrong lens, that's often not the case. 

In this podcast episode, I chat with Karel Chan from KC Knitting Co, and we discuss some hot takes for the knit and crochet pattern design industry, which are linked with a discussion of the nuances of running a creative business, and specifically as a knitwear or crochet designer. 

You may...

Finding a technical editor that you work well with and that does good work can be difficult to find, and it often takes time to build a trusting relationship. I feel as though I have a great working relationship with my technical editor, but it wasn't always that way.

Prior to working with Joanna (of Precision Technical Editing), I'd worked with a few other technical editors, typically for just one or two pattern...

Being vulnerable and asking for help can be difficult and intimidating in any situation, let alone when you're the CEO of your business and you feel like you're supposed to be the expert - the person who knows everything and can do everything. But the reality is... you're human. We're all human. And just as vulnerability tends to be valuable in nearly any relationship, so it is in business. Vulnerability is a gr...

As an entrepreneur, it can be difficult to take off a month or more for your business, especially if you're working alone and used to wearing all of the hats. But as a new parent, it's extremely valuable and important that you're able to step away from work to care for yourself and your new little one(s). Plus, this is why you're a business owner: so you have the freedom and flexibility that you want and need in...