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Ep. 02: From Tech to Textiles How Seamless Patterns Changed Mandy's Art Career Jun 11, 2024

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Today on Art + Audience, Stacie is joined by the talented Mandy Corcoran from Amanda Grace Design. Mandy shares her incredible journey of building a thriving art licensing and online education business while homeschooling her three children. Despite starting her career in her forties, Mandy has achieved remarkable success by staying true to her passion for surface pattern design. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence, authenticity, and the willingness to embrace constructive criticism.

Today on Art + Audience:

Introduction to Mandy Corcoran: Mandy introduces herself and her business, Amanda Grace Design, highlighting her work in art licensing and online education.
Unique Background: Mandy's background in tech and education, including being the first female Cisco Networking Academy instructor on the East Coast, and her transition to art and design.
Starting a New Career: Mandy discusses starting her art career in her forties while managing a busy household and homeschooling her children.
Embracing Challenges: The importance of finding time for creativity amidst daily responsibilities and how drawing on her iPad at night helped her build her brand.
Finding Focus: The pivotal moment when a portfolio review revealed the need to focus on what truly brought her joy—creating seamless patterns.
Overcoming Obstacles: Mandy's experience with receiving harsh but constructive feedback and how it redirected her towards her true passion, leading to significant career growth.
Advice for Creatives: Encouraging listeners to prioritize what they love creating, avoid comparing themselves to others, and embrace their unique paths.
Quality Over Quantity: The significance of focusing on the quality of art rather than chasing vanity metrics like social media followers.
Investing in Growth: The value of seeking honest critiques and investing in professional feedback to improve and grow.

Connect with Mandy Corcoran:

Instagram: @amandagracedesign
Website: amandagracedesign.com

Connect with Stacie Bloomfield:

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Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com
Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart
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Ep. 03: 6 Key Factors for ANY Business Success Jun 11, 2024

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In this solo episode, Stacie shares her transformative experiences with masterminds, including her own Creative Hive Mastermind. Stacie delves into the significant impact these collaborative groups have had on her art business, Gingiber, and emphasizes the importance of community, vulnerability, and continuous learning for artists.

Today on Art + Audience:

The Power of Masterminds: Stacie recounts her journey through various masterminds since 2020, highlighting how these groups have quadrupled her revenue and enhanced her business acumen.
Creative Hive Mastermind: Stacie explains the origins and goals of her own mastermind, specifically designed for artists looking to scale their brands and product-based businesses.
Bentonville Retreat Highlights: Insights from the recent mastermind retreat in Bentonville, Arkansas, where participants engaged in hot seats, sharing problems and collectively brainstorming solutions.
Essential Traits for Business Growth:

Taking Risks: Embracing calculated risks at different stages of business to drive growth and innovation.
Asking for Help: Demonstrating vulnerability and the willingness to seek assistance, understanding that collaboration and support are crucial for overcoming challenges.
Mindset: Cultivating a positive and resilient mindset, focusing on growth, and reframing failures as learning opportunities.
Confidence: Building and maintaining confidence in your abilities, decisions, and business direction, which is crucial for sustained success.
Self-Care: Prioritizing holistic self-care practices that support both physical and mental well-being, enabling better decision-making and overall health.
Effective Marketing: Engaging in authentic and consistent marketing efforts to connect with audiences, build a brand presence, and drive business growth.

Actionable Advice: Stacie challenges listeners to identify and overcome personal roadblocks in their business journeys. She encourages daily journaling and reflection to unlock new levels of growth and abundance.
Community and Accountability: The episode closes with an invitation to connect with like-minded individuals through Stacie's programs and small group coaching, fostering a supportive environment for mutual growth.

Connect with Stacie Bloomfield:

Subscribe, Rate and Review: Art + Audience Podcast
Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com
Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart
Facebook: @ShopGingiber
Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber

Art + Audience Coming Soon May 31, 2024

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