The Tillage Podcast

What would your life look like if you approached new experiences, ideas, or your art with curiosity instead of fear? Surface pattern designer, illustrator, and educator, Genna Blackburn, opens up about all the things she has done to make money from her art and how her mindset helps her approach new opportunities. She also shares how she has worked through her fear of making bad art and gives tips and tricks to help you do the same. Level up your wholesale business with Kim Burks of Ramona and Ruth's course "Connect and Convert." Sign up today for an introductory price and bonuses! Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more. SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Doors open up January 24-31.   Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

Are you aware of the signs of burnout? On today's episode, Katie of Modern Magic, shares her story of working her way up to a marketing director and later a marketing consultant only to be left with burnout. She vulnerably shares her healing journey, how she has found alignment in her art practice and starting her own art business, and how she is starting to embrace the messiness of starting over.  Level up your wholesale business with Kim Burks of Ramona and Ruth's course "Connect and Convert." Sign up today for an introductory price and bonuses! Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more. SIGN UP FOR GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY BOOTCAMP! Workshop begins January 17-20th. SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Doors open January 24-31.   Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

The New Year is upon us which means many of us are stirring with new goals and many hopes for what 2023 will bring. However, before we start making resolutions and goals, let's reflect together! Download my Reflection Worksheet for Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs. Learn how to manufacture overseas with Rebecca Woolbright and Manufacture: Awesome. Hop on the waitlist today! Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.     SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Doors open January 24-31. Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

Are you planning you year and looking ahead? It can be overwhelming to place all of your ambitions and tasks on a calendar. Where do you even start? In today's episode artist, illustrator, and educator, Lisse Teehee, shares her story of leaping into her creative career with intentionality from day one. Being a single mother of three, she speaks on her time management and working in the margins. She also describes how and when she makes work with the seasons: seasons of the year, seasons of her business, and seasons of her creativity level. Learn how to manufacture overseas with Rebecca Woolbright and Manufacture:Awesome. Hop on the waitlist today! Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.     SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Doors open January 24-31. Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

The artist/creative entrepreneur journey is a mindset journey more than anything. The constant stretching of oneself to have the courage to produce artwork and then sell it is one that is not for the faint of heart. In today's episode, Mable Tan, shares her story and all the twists and turns she took in becoming a surface pattern designer. She vulnerably shares her own battles with mindset and some advice on how to push through when seasons feel slow and how to keep showing up after rejection. Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.     SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Coming to you in January 2023. Get 10% off your Canvas Lamp today with code: Tillage10 Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

How many ideas or dreams do you have that you are still sitting on? As creatives, we are idea machines! However, sometimes we can get paralyzed by all the "what ifs" and often fear can hold us back. In today's episode, illustrator, surface pattern designer, and educator, Rebecca Woolbright, shares how she quickly took action to create small groups to teach on manufacturing overseas called, “Manufacture: Awesome.” Rebecca also openly shares her fears and some imposter syndrome she felt as she “stepped into the arena" of online education. Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.     SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Coming to you in January 2023. Try for FIVERR today!     Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

The holiday season for creators and makers is a beast. We can all so easily succumb to the frantic scrambling not only in our businesses but also in our personal lives behind the scenes. As the demand or set expectation to produce grows, so does our perceived need to meet expectations. It can all feel so overwhelming and out of balance. On today's episode, Cami Zea of Zeaink, shares with us the reality of where she finds herself as a creative this holiday season and some ways to show yourself self-love.  Sign up today for THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more. Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

In today's episode, I share my own journey as an artist and three things that been imperative to my growth: community, accountability, and intentionality. These three things are also going to be the pillars of my membership called, "The Tillage Village" which will be opening up enrollment in January. Sign up today for THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.   Get one free month of Skillshare today! Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

How many times a week do you say "I should?" In today's episode, Dylan M, vulnerably shares her journey of being diagnosed with ADHD and how shame and "shoulds" don't get us anywhere. With an eager heart, Dylan offers mindset shifts for our limiting beliefs and encouragement to those who have or think they may have ADHD. Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.   SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Coming to you in January 2023.   Get 10% off your Canvas Lamp today with code: Tillage10     Follow along on INSTAGRAM  Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER

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. Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more. SIGN UP TODAY for my "Reflect On Your Year" Workshop on November 17th. SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST FOR THE TILLAGE VILLAGE! Coming to you in January 2023. Get 50% off Flodesk today!     Follow along on INSTAGRAM Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER