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157: The Perspective of Time & Rethinking How We Use It with Bella Boss Mar 10, 2026

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In this episode of The Tillage Podcast, I’m joined by artist and creative entrepreneur Bella Boss to talk about time, creativity, and building a creative business in real life. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t have enough time to pursue your art, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective.

Together we explore:

How creatives can make progress in small pockets of time
Why busy seasons of life can actually sharpen your focus
The importance of letting go of things that no longer fit your creative business
Why there’s never a perfect time to start your creative dream
How redefining your timeline and priorities can bring more joy to your creative life

If you're an artist, illustrator, or creative entrepreneur trying to balance creativity, business, and life, this episode will encourage you to start where you are and trust the season you're in. 🧡

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156: Search for the Opposite: How Confirmation Bias Is Shaping Your Creative Business Feb 17, 2026

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In this episode, I’m unpacking the powerful mindset shift I learned in therapy that’s changing how I view sales, growth, and identity as an entrepreneur. We’re talking about the tendency to collect proof that our limiting beliefs are true and how that impacts confidence, risk-taking, and business decisions.

If you’ve ever thought “I’m bad at selling,” “I’m behind,” or “this just isn’t working,” this conversation will help you challenge those narratives and start searching for evidence in the opposite direction.

This is a practical mindset episode for creative entrepreneurs ready to stop playing small and start rewriting their story. 🧡

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155: When Life Feels Heavy: Choosing Care, Margin, and What You Need Feb 03, 2026

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In this episode, I’m sharing honestly about the heaviness I have been feeling for months and the choices I’ve been making to care for my mind and creativity.

We’ll talk about listening to yourself, creating margin without quitting, and protecting your most precious asset, your mind. I also share updates on changes to the podcast schedule and introduce The Tillage Patreon: The Green Room, a place where you can support the show in a new way.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or like you might need to do things differently, this episode is a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to honor your needs and move at a pace that supports you.

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154: A Different Kind of January: Releasing & Honoring Your Season with Stacie Martinez Jan 20, 2026

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January often comes with pressure to start fresh, set big goals, and move fast, but what if this season is asking you to slow down instead?

In this episode, Stacie Martinez ofThe Lucky Bandana opens up about honoring your season when your body, energy, or circumstances require a gentler pace.

Together, we chat about releasing unrealistic timelines, redefining productivity, and letting go of comparison, especially when healing, burnout, or uncertainty are part of the picture. This episode offers permission to move slower, listen to your body, and trust that rest and care are not setbacks, but essential parts of a sustainable creative life.

If January feels heavy or different than expected, this conversation is a reminder: you’re not behind. 🧡🐌

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153: Learning to Love Yourself in the Push and the Pause Dec 02, 2025

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In this heartfelt episode, I explore one of the hardest questions creative entrepreneurs face: When do I push myself, and when do I pause?

After walking through a personally challenging season, I am opening up about what it really means to practice self-love with discernment—the delicate balance between following through on your commitments and giving yourself permission to rest.

You’ll learn how to identify whether your current season calls for action or stillness, how to let go of unnecessary guilt, and why pausing doesn’t mean quitting...it’s actually a vital part of growth.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:

Why true self-love requires discernment
How to let go of guilt around slowing down or taking breaks
A mental exercise to lighten your mental “backpack” and release pressure

If you’ve been feeling the weight of doing it all and wondering how to care for yourself without losing momentum, this episode will help you reconnect to your intuition, redefine productivity, and find peace in the pause.

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152: From The Archives | Discovering Your Inner Child with Meg Indy Nov 11, 2025

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In this inspiring episode, New York–based abstract artist Meg Indy shares her journey from watercolor beginnings in a college dorm to painting large-scale works that now grace homes and galleries across the city. Meg opens up about how rediscovering her childlike wonder has shaped her creative process and how you can do the same.

Together, we explore the importance of reconnecting with your inner child, embracing messy creativity, and giving yourself permission to play again.

If you’ve ever felt blocked, burnt out, or disconnected from your creative joy, this conversation will remind you that freedom lives in the process, not the perfection.

What You’ll Learn:

✨ How your childhood passions can guide your creative path today

✨ The power of an intentional “artist date” to spark new inspiration

✨ Why giving yourself permission to make a mess leads to authentic art

✨ How to overcome perfectionism, fear of failure, and creative paralysis

✨ Practical ways to create an environment that supports deep creative flow

Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or someone craving more joy in your work, this episode is your invitation to embrace the twists, turns, and beautiful mess of making. 🧡

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151: Be the Person Your Future Self and Business Can Trust Nov 04, 2025

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Do you have big ideas but struggle to follow through?

In this episode of The Tillage Podcast, we’re talking about what it really takes to become the kind of person your creative dreams can depend on. Not more motivation. Not another planner. But learning how to show up for your goals the way you would show up for a boss, a deadline, or anyone else who’s counting on you.

We dive into why so many creatives are great at dreaming but get stuck in the doing. Why it’s easier to keep promises to clients than to ourselves. And how confidence doesn’t show up before action...it’s built through action. You’ll learn how to rebuild your track record, create goals that are actually aligned (not just “shoulds”), and start becoming someone your future self can rely on.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✨What it means to become a trustworthy employee in your own business

✨The difference between aligned goals and “I should be doing this” goals

✨How to rebuild belief in yourself through small, consistent actions

This episode is an invitation to stop doubting whether you can and start proving that you will.

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150: When Hard Work Turns into Overwork with Amy Frazer of Keller Design Co. Oct 28, 2025

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If you’ve ever pushed yourself past your limits because you love what you do, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, I sit down with Amy Frazer of Keller Design Co. to talk about the realities of overworking, burnout, and finding balance in your creative business. Amy shares her journey from corporate design roles at Old Navy and Nike to building a slower, more intentional life and business rooted in purpose not pressure.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✨ The hidden emotional roots of overworking and burnout

✨ How to set boundaries without losing your passion

✨ Why rest is not a reward but a rhythm

✨ How slowing down can lead to more creative freedom

This conversation is a reminder that you can love what you do without losing yourself in it and that real success is found in balance, not burnout. 🧡

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149: The Return to Self-Trust: Listening, Learning, and Leading from Within Oct 21, 2025

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If you’ve ever felt unsure of yourself, constantly second-guessed your decisions, or searched outside for answers you already held within, this episode is for you.

In this episode I share a heartfelt reflection on what it means to rebuild self-trust and reconnect with your own inner wisdom. Through personal stories and gentle guidance, I explore why we lose trust with ourselves and how we can begin to return home to that quiet knowing inside us.

"There is no map for this journey, you are the pioneer." -Glennon Doyle

Tune in to discover how to build steadiness in your “knowing,” find confidence from the inside out, and live guided by your own truth.

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148: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Serving You Anymore: Getting Out of Survival Mode Oct 14, 2025

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Are you stuck in survival mode? Just getting by, telling yourself “it’s good enough” when deep down, you know it’s not?

In this episode, I share a simple but powerful story about a small fix that changed everything and how it mirrors the quiet ways we tolerate stress, clutter, and exhaustion in our lives. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of survival mode, shift your mindset toward ease, and make intentional changes that free up your time, energy, and creativity.

Through relatable examples and heartfelt encouragement, you’ll walk away with practical steps to:

Identify the areas where you’ve been “making do”
Shift your perspective to see what’s truly holding you back
Create small, sustainable fixes that bring more peace and productivity
Raise your standards so you can live a better life

This episode will remind you that thriving doesn’t start with a massive overhaul, but it begins with one small, brave decision to stop settling and start living with intention. 🧡

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