Threading the Needle: Balancing Creative Passion with Entrepreneurship

22/01/2025 16 min
Threading the Needle: Balancing Creative Passion with Entrepreneurship

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Send us a textIn the new season of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I'll be delving into the behind-the-scenes of building a creative business. The season features personal experiences and guest interviews about navigating creative entrepreneurship. I'll shares my creative journey of turning a quilting hobby into a thriving business, sparked by the challenges of the 2020 pandemic. Despite the demands of the business side, I'll emphasizes maintaining the joy of the craft, balancing creativity with necessary online presence, and learning new skills. This season is designed for those dreaming of starting a creative business or interested in the intersection of passion and profession.00:00 Welcome to the New Season00:29 A New Direction: Creative Entrepreneurship01:29 Reflecting on My Creative Journey02:09 From Hobby to Business: My Quilting Story03:33 Building a Digital Presence04:56 Balancing Hobby and Business08:49 Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword11:45 Looking Ahead: Prioritizing Joy13:14 Final Thoughts: Finding Your BalanceWant to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.Support the show------------------------If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here.Resources: ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membershipFREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive courseALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class And here's where you can find more of my work: YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodesWebsite - for more information on classes and quilting servicesFacebook - current projects and photosInstagram - current projects and photosPinterest - photo galleries and tutorials