Craft to Career

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130. Quilt Pattern Design with Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns Oct 20, 2023

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I am happy to have Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns on the podcast! Lindsey is a talented pattern designer who shares how her career started and how she has grown and evolved as a business owner. Hear what has worked for her, what she has been intentional about and how things have unfolded since her start in 2016. This will be an insightful episode for new creative business owners and pattern designers a like!

Join us on episode 130. Quilt Pattern Design with Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns

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129. Quilterpreneur Retreat Oct 13, 2023

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I recently hosted the first Quilterpreneur Retreat, with Liza Taylor, for my alumni. We held the retreat in beautiful Midway, Utah. Speakers from both inside and outside the quilting industry spoke and we were able to meet and network with many quilters in the industry. On the podcast, the retreat attendees share what they learned and their most favorite takeaways from the weekend retreat. Interacting with, getting to know and supporting those in your business community is so important! Hear all about it and why investing in yourself, making connections and gaining friendships with people who have similar goals and are rooting for you is so beneficial to your personal and business growth. Tune in for more on episode 129 of the Craft to Career Podcast.

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128. Instagram Called- Here's What They Said Sep 29, 2023

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Michelle Gifford is a branding marketing strategist specializing in social media and beyond. She runs a marketing agency that helps others utilize all the content available. Her focus is on strategy and creating content that will build your audience and make you more money. In episode 128: Instagram Called- Here's What They Said, Michelle shares tips and information she learned directly from Instagram that can help you see better success with your social media presence.

127. Academy For Virtual Teaching Sep 22, 2023

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Lyric Kinard is an award winning artist with a passion for sparking the creativity that she knows each of her students posses. In episode 127: Academy for Virtual Teaching with Lyric Kinard, she shares all about Global Quilt Connection and the Academy For Virtual Teaching. If you interested in teaching or are a teacher of any sort including in- person, online, a presenter etc, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn more about the acadeny for educators and see what resources are available for you!

I am so excited to have Lyric Kinard on the podcast!

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Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

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126. Textile Artist and Social Gatherer Sep 15, 2023

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Textile Artist and Social Gatherer, Zak Foster, shares his perspective and story leaving his career as a highschool teacher to living his passion starting his own creative business. Feel his sincere love of the art and his passion for story telling and building community. Zak is the host of the Nook, a creative space for people to explore textiles and self-expression in a supportive community. He also enjoys using recycled materials in his quilts and story telling. Hear more in episode 126 of the Craft to Career Podcast!

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https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

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https://quilterscandy.com/

INSTAGRAM:

Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

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125. Creating an App with Kiley Ferons of Modish Quilter Sep 08, 2023

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Alumni, Kiley Ferons, started her own modern quilting magazine with great success. On episode 125, Kiley shares about creating apps for her businesses: Modish Quilter Magazine and Kiley's Quilt Room. She will take you behind the scenes and share all the details involved in the process of app creation. If you are curious to find out if an app would be benificial to your business, or you haven't yet considered it, but are curious... this episode is for you! Kiley generously shares insight as she shares this aspect and perspective of her business. She shares the cost, the process, what and who you need, and why you should consider this for the future of your business.

I am excited to have Kiley Ferons on Episode 125. Creating an App with Kiley Ferons of Modish Quilter

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https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE:

https://quilterscandy.com/

INSTAGRAM:

Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

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124. When Marketing Is Fun Sep 01, 2023

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Did you know marketing can be fun? Not only that, but you can feel confident in what you offer. You can feel confident telling people, "This product isn't for you." Learn how to have more fun with your business. How to provide a better value to your customers and then SHARE what you offer in an effortless and fun way.

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https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

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https://quilterscandy.com/

INSTAGRAM:

Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

123. Publishing Books with Wendy of The Weekend Quilter Aug 25, 2023

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Published author, Wendy of The Weekend Quilter, shares her journey to becoming a quilting book author. From how she has gotten book deals to what that looks like for her business now, you'll want hear her story with all the juicy details! The tips and processes she shares on the podcast most definitely could apply to any entrepreneur that is interested in sharing their craft through publishing a book. Don't miss episode 123 of the Craft To Career Podcast!

I am excited to have Wendy of The Weekend Quilter share all about her publishing journey!

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SHOW NOTES:

https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

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https://quilterscandy.com/

INSTAGRAM:

Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

122. My Course Creation and Evolution Aug 18, 2023

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Elizabeth Chappell and Shannon Boyer share what changes are taking place this year in The Quilt Pattern Writing Course and why. So what is The Quilt Pattern Writing Course all about? This course is for those who are serious about quilt pattern writing and selling patterns...for those who want to design without limits! In the course, you will learn how to use Adobe Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, plus much, much more! Interested in Ghost Writing or Tech Writing? This will also be covered in this course. Be sure to tune in and find out what The Quilt Pattern Writing Course is all about and if this course is for you!

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Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below.

SHOW NOTES:

https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE:

https://quilterscandy.com/

INSTAGRAM:

Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

Quilters Candy @quilters_candy

121. Emily Connors of The Creative Bodega Aug 11, 2023

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Creative course creator for female "solopreneurs", Emily Conners of The Creative Bodega, helps businesses connect and convert their audiences on social media. She is an insightful help for anyone who wants to excel and grow their online business. Join us on episode 121 as we delve into to how her business came to be, her advice and what she offers to other business owners looking to grow!

Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER!

Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below.

SHOW NOTES:

https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE:

https://quilterscandy.com/

INSTAGRAM:

Craft to Career Podcast @crafttocareer

Quilters Candy @quilters_candy