Etsy Conversations Podcast

From not liking to read books to making it his mission to help children of color develop a love for books and reading, Robert Trujillo is using his art for good in many ways. For more information and for links to resources mentioned visit ConvoMe.com  Connect with on Instagram: @EtsyConversations

Shoshana Cantwell left a secure job in corporate America at the height of the COVID pandemic to start an Etsy-based business. In our convo this week, she shares more about her journey onto Etsy and beyond. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:

Kelsey hit the ground running when she started her business, from an ecommerce site to a product line she eventually pivoted from... Now she uses her graphic design skills and inspiration from her surroundings (no matter where she is) to create artwork, prints, and home decor items which she sells in her Etsy shop, on Amazon Handmade, as well as on her own ecommerce website. Hear more about her journey in our convo. Learn more at Connect with me on Instagram:

Ashley Lohr is as organized as you'd expect an educator to be and she brings that skill to her business on Etsy combined with a deep passion for her craft. Ashley runs The Rosie Finn on Etsy where she sells her handmade enamel jewelry and in our convo we discuss careers, family, running a business, and everything in between. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:

Have you considered using influencer marketing to generate sales on Etsy? That's exactly what Ben of HSP Shirts stumbled into and the results were astronomic. We talk about how he's been able to navigate Etsy and running his own ecommerce website for his growing screen printing business. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:

Growing a passion-based Etsy shop has become a welcome outlet for James of Hobbs Ceramics. Hear how he's getting to grow his business in the wake of the pandemic of 2020. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:

Running a business is about more than just the money. For Christina, it's about a mission - social justice, representation, cultural awareness, and accessibility. And yes, profit too, but so much more. Visit for more information. Connect with me on Instagram:

Unlike most SAHMs who start their Etsy shop when they have little ones, Andrea waited until hers were older before she threw herself into growing her quilting business organically on Etsy. Learn what's working well for her and get tips that you can use for your own shop. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram

This is the second installation in the continuing series as we follow a brand new Etsy shop from inception to becoming a thriving business. Suze Emina of Ruby Suze Art is back to catch us up on what's been going on since her initial shop setup and I work with her on next steps and set goals for the next few months. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram:

Clyde Carper is starting out his business on Etsy and he has a greater goal for it which is go global. In our conversation this week, you'll learn about his plan to maximize the Etsy platform to help him grow his brand. Visit for more information and links to resources mentioned. Connect with me on Instagram: