

The Tillage Podcast
Shirlee Fisher
The Tillage Podcast is a space I've created to help you gain clarity on your creative journey. Being a creative entrepreneur comes with its ups and downs, and sometimes it can feel like you're all on your own. I’m passionate about digging deep with you, asking the tough questions, and encouraging action that transforms your creative business and life into something you truly love. In each guest episode, you’ll hear from fellow artists who have shifted their mindsets on their path to success and gain actionable advice and strategies to move forward with purpose. Thanks for listening! 🧡🌿
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Nov 4, 2025 • 34min
151: Be the Person Your Future Self and Business Can Trust
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 actionsThis episode is an invitation to stop doubting whether you can and start proving that you will. Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Oct 28, 2025 • 40min
150: When Hard Work Turns into Overwork with Amy Frazer of Keller Design Co.
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 freedomThis 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. 🧡Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Oct 21, 2025 • 34min
149: The Return to Self-Trust: Listening, Learning, and Leading from Within
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. Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Oct 14, 2025 • 32min
148: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Serving You Anymore: Getting Out of Survival Mode
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 backCreate small, sustainable fixes that bring more peace and productivityRaise your standards so you can live a better lifeThis 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. 🧡Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Oct 7, 2025 • 29min
147: How to Break Free from the Stories That Keep You Stuck
If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or unable to follow through on the goals you deeply care about, this episode will speak to you. We often think the problem is procrastination or lack of willpower but the truth runs much deeper. Beneath the surface lies an old story you’ve been carrying for years, one that’s been quietly shaping your beliefs, your confidence, and your sense of safety in change.In this episode of The Tillage Podcast, I guide you through the powerful inner work of rewriting the narratives that are keeping you stuck.You’ll discover:✨ How subconscious stories shape your behavior and block progress✨ Why “feeling stuck” is really about feeling safe✨ A simple framework to uncover, reframe, and rewrite limiting beliefs✨ What it truly means to reclaim your personal power and act on your potentialThis is the deep, transformative work that leads to lasting change. Tune in and learn how to release old stories, reclaim your strength, and step into the most powerful version of yourself.Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Sep 30, 2025 • 44min
146: The Power of Connection: Rethinking Networking in Business with Deanna Seymour
Networking doesn’t have to feel gross, transactional, or overwhelming. In this episode, I sit down with Deanna Seymour to reimagine networking as simple, authentic connection. Together we unpack how creatives can grow their businesses without burnout by focusing on joy, alignment, and community.Deanna shares her powerful SHARE framework—a practical guide to building relationships that feel good and lead to sustainable growth.If you’ve ever felt weighed down by all the “shoulds” in business this conversation will remind you that fun, freedom, and connection can fuel your work in more effective ways than hustle ever could.Tune in and discover how to bring the joy back into your business, build genuine connections, and grow in a way that feels aligned with who you are.Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Sep 23, 2025 • 34min
145: The Sacredness of an Idea: How to Protect and Nurture Your Creative Dreams
Have you ever held onto a dream so big it felt almost too fragile to share? In this episode of The Tillage Podcast, we’re talking about the sacredness of an idea—how to protect your creative dreams in their earliest stages and why declaring them matters.You’ll learn:Why new ideas feel so tender and fragile The first step to protecting your dream by truly owning itHow declaring your ideas makes them more tangible, inspiring, and achievableWhy choosing the right people to share your dream with can make all the differenceIf you’ve been sitting on a big idea, whether it’s writing a book, hosting a conference, or starting a new business...this episode will remind you that your dreams are worth protecting, nurturing, and bringing into the light.✨ Tune in and discover how to honor the sacredness of your ideas and take one brave step toward making them real.Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Sep 16, 2025 • 44min
144: From Dark Night of the Soul to Creative Renewal with Leah Guzman
What happens when life looks “perfect” on the outside: healthy kids, a loving partner, a meaningful career, but inside you feel like you’re withering away? In this powerful episode, I sit down with art therapist and creative entrepreneur Leah Guzman to talk about her dark night of the soul and the transformation it sparked.Leah shares how overwhelm, anxiety, and depression led her to rediscover her art, set boundaries, and finally listen to what her soul was asking for. From journaling at 2 a.m. to creating children’s books and building an online membership, Leah’s story is proof that honoring your desires and creativity can bring healing, growth, and even ripple effects into the lives of others.We explore:✨ The signs you’re in a “dark night of the soul” (and why nothing has to look “wrong” for it to happen)✨ How art and journaling can be tools for healing and clarity✨ Why people-pleasing and lack of boundaries keep you stuck and how to break free✨ The ripple effect of small changes that unlock bigger dreams✨ Practical ways to listen to your soul and say yes to what truly lights you upIf you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting “more,” struggled with burnout, or longed to step into a bigger version of yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired and equipped with tools to start your own renewal.Get 10% off your Canvas Lamp today with code: Tillage10 ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Sep 9, 2025 • 33min
143: What Will It Cost You? The Hidden Price of Staying Stuck vs. Choosing Change
Are you stuck in old patterns that keep holding you back? In this episode, we dive into the real question behind change: What will it cost you to stay the same?You’ll learn why lasting change isn’t just about willpower or habit trackers, but it’s about facing discomfort, rewriting old stories, and aligning emotion, belief, and action.Discover:The hidden cost of not changing (and what you may already be missing out on)Why true transformation happens at the emotional (not just mental level)How sitting with discomfort can become your most powerful tool for growthThe ripple effect your personal change has on family, relationships, and the world around youPractical reflection questions inspired by Mastin Kipp’s Claim Your Power to help you move forwardIf you’re ready to stop circling the same patterns and start stepping into the life you want, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take action.Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk!☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM

Sep 2, 2025 • 48min
142: Your Business Will Only Grow as Deeply as You Do with Michelle Rohr of The Secret O.W.L. Society
Michelle Rohr, founder of The Secret O.W.L. Society, shares her transformative journey from fear to self-devotion, emphasizing that personal growth underpins business success. She discusses how facing fears can build momentum and why self-love is more impactful than rigid discipline. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness in managing finances and creativity, and how addressing trauma and self-limiting beliefs can empower entrepreneurs. Ultimately, prioritizing well-being and taking responsibility unlocks deeper growth both personally and professionally.


