The Tillage Podcast

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127: Trusting Your Inner Voice to Lead The Way May 20, 2025

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Have you ever found yourself stuck in your creative work, not because you’re doing too little, but because you haven’t stopped to reflect?

In this episode, I’m talking about the importance of turning inward, listening to your own voice, and building a creative business rooted in self-trust. You’ll hear the real questions I ask myself, the shifts I’ve made, and why reflection is the foundation for sustainable creative growth. If you’ve been craving clarity, this episode will help you find it, not by doing more, but by tuning in to what you already know.

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126: What Makes The Tillage Village Different (and Why It Works) May 13, 2025

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What makes a creative support space actually work, especially when everything else feels overwhelming? In this episode, I share a bit of the story behind The Tillage Village and the intentional rhythm that helps creative entrepreneurs build clarity, consistency, and momentum.

If you’ve ever joined a membership that left you more stressed than supported, this conversation is for you. You’ll learn how The Tillage Village is designed around a sustainable cadence of planning, reflection, collaboration, and accountability...and why this structure helps creatives grow without burning out.

Whether you’re feeling scattered, stuck, or just tired of doing it all alone, this episode offers a new path forward with The Tillage Village.

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125: Designing a Business That Fits Your Life with Lauren Engelkemeyer of Camp Clever May 06, 2025

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What does it look like to build a creative business that truly fits your life? In this episode, we’re joined by Tillage Village member, Lauren Engelmeier of Camp Clever, who shares how she’s redefined success by aligning her work with her rhythms, values, and season of life.

Lauren walks us through her journey from magazine designer to Etsy shop owner to surface pattern artist, and how years of pivots, rebrands, and realignment have shaped a more sustainable creative path. We talk about shifting from hustle culture to slow growth, building systems that support clarity, and why listening to yourself is the most powerful tool you have as a creative entrepreneur.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by “shoulds,” or unsure of how to move forward in your business, this conversation will bring so much encouragement and practical insight.

Tune in to learn how to:

Embrace slow, sustainable growth
Create systems that support clarity
Align your business with your life’s rhythms
Redefine what success looks like for you

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124: Doing More Isn’t the Answer: How Listening and Noticing Leads to True Creative Growth Apr 29, 2025

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In today’s episode, we’re exploring why hustling harder doesn’t necessarily bring progress, and why slowing down to notice your energy, creativity, and personal rhythms is the real key to sustainable growth.

I’ll share how chasing productivity without true direction left me exhausted, how the power of noticing is changing how I approach my creative practice, and why honoring your natural seasons matters more than forcing a routine.

We’ll also talk about practical ways to notice what’s working, what’s draining you, and how to build rhythms that actually support your goals.

If you’re tired of feeling burnt out, stuck, or scattered in your creative journey, this conversation will help you reclaim your energy, realign with your vision, and move forward with more clarity and peace.

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123: Why You Might Feel Stuck & How to Rediscover Your Creative Direction Apr 22, 2025

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Feeling stuck can bring up so much shame. It can make you feel like you’re doing something wrong or not working hard enough. But more often than not, it’s not laziness that’s holding you back....it's disconnection.

In this episode, we explore the real reason so many creatives feel paralyzed in their work. When you lose touch with your vision, it’s easy to slip into burnout, confusion, and chasing what everyone else is doing.

I’m sharing how that disconnection shows up, why blindly following advice can steer you off course, and the simple journal prompt that helped me find my way back to clarity.

If your work has been feeling foggy or misaligned, this episode will gently guide you back to connect with yourself. 🧡

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122: From The Archives | Nourish Yourself Apr 15, 2025

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Come with me and revisit the fourth solo episode I ever created—first aired in November 2022—while I recover from hernia surgery ❤️‍🩹.

In this episode I define "nourishment" and what it means to truly care for ourselves so we can create from wholeness, not depletion. In seasons of overwhelm or exhaustion, this gentle episode is a reminder to honor your pace and refill your own cup. We’ll explore alignment, creative rhythms, and rest that restores. Consider it a soft landing if you’ve been running on empty. 🧡

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121: The Hiccups Along the Way: Delays, Doubt & Holding On to the Dream Apr 08, 2025

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Creative delays can feel frustrating, isolating, and full of shame—but they’re a normal part of the process.

In this episode, we’re talking about the messy middle, the “stop-go” rhythm of creative work, and why your pace doesn’t determine your worth. I share my own slow journey with the creation of The Tillage Magazine and how I’ve learned to trust the timeline.

We’ll also make a left turn and explore the setbacks Walt Disney faced when building Disneyland and how even big dreams take time. It's your reminder that if your project is taking longer than expected with hiccups: you’re not behind—you’re becoming. Your dream is still valid, and it’s worth finishing.

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120: From The Archives | The Art of Running a "Quiet" Business with Leana Fischer of May We Fly Apr 01, 2025

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🌸 Last week of spring break here, and I hope you enjoy an episode that is sure to bring so much alignment in your life and give you a new perspective on success that first aired November 2022.

It is so easy to fall into comparison and feel the pressure to gain a massive following while running our creative businesses. In today's episode, Leana of ⁠May We Fly⁠, shares her story of discovering who she is and what is “enough” for her. She defines what a running a "quiet" business means to her, what her own version of success is, and how working from a quiet space allows her to be more centered in her art practice.

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119: From The Archives | Following Your Hunches to Find Your Sweet Spot with Nicholas Wilton of Art2Life Mar 25, 2025

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🌸 It's time for a little spring break here! I hope you enjoy an episode that is near and dear to my heart that first aired in October 2023.

In this episode, ⁠Nicholas Wilton⁠ of ⁠Art2Life⁠ takes you on a rollercoaster journey from doubt to self-belief, sharing his inspiring story of how art saved his life. Join us as he explores the power of intention, finding your creative sweet spot, and the importance of embracing vulnerability in the artistic journey. This episode is full of takeaways that encourage you to follow your creative hunches and create substantial, impactful work.

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118: How to Learn from Every Project and Remain Teachable Mar 17, 2025

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Every creative project—big or small—holds valuable lessons that can elevate your work, but only if you’re paying attention. In this episode, we explore how staying curious, embracing mistakes, and reflecting on the creative process can lead to continuous growth.

Through real-life examples, including making better pancakes and Pixar’s evolution in animation, we’ll uncover how each challenge presents an opportunity to refine your skills. You’ll also learn three powerful ways to become more aware of what your work is teaching you—so you can improve faster and with more confidence.

If you’re ready to make every project a stepping stone to growth, this episode is for you! 🧡🌿

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