141: Celebrating 3 Years of The Tillage Podcast: Why Looking Back Matters
Three years, 141 episodes, and countless lessons later—The Tillage Podcast is officially celebrating its 3rd birthday! 🎉In this episode, I’m reflecting on what looking back can teach us as creatives and entrepreneurs. From noticing patterns in our energy and mindset, to gaining clarity on what’s working and what isn’t, and even recognizing how our hopes and desires shift over time...reflection is one of the most powerful tools we have for growth.We’ll also talk about the invisible impact of our work and how gratitude for the journey fuels resilience for what’s next.If you’ve ever rushed past your own milestones without pausing to celebrate, this episode is your invitation to stop, look back, and honor how far you’ve come. Because your story matters and your journey matters.🧡🛒Get $10 off your first Instacart Order today!☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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140: Embracing Being Scrappy in Your Creative Business
When life and business feel messy, do you wait for the perfect conditions or push through? In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of "making it work" this summer like taking meetings from a YMCA bench and even recording this episode from my car. We’ll talk about why shifting from perfection to progress is so hard for creatives, how embracing scrappy seasons can actually fuel resilience and momentum, and practical ways to move forward when conditions are far from perfect.If you’ve ever struggled with waiting for the “right” time, place, or setup before creating, this episode will encourage you to show up as you are...because done is better than perfect, and your work matters and is worth fighting for. 🧡🎨Enroll in Stacie Bloomfield’s 8 Week Course "Leverage Your Art" with my affiliate link☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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139: Balancing Household Labor and Business Growth with Audra King of She Loves Her Biz
In this empowering conversation, business coach Audra King joins us to explore how the division of household labor directly impacts women entrepreneurs and their ability to thrive creatively and financially. We unpack the concepts of mental load, invisible labor, and why so many women feel like the “default” parent or household manager...even while running full-time businesses.Audra shares practical strategies for having collaborative, non-accusatory conversations with your partner, drawing on insights from Eve Rodsky’s Fair Play framework. You’ll learn why fair doesn’t have to mean 50/50, how to identify and release guilt around taking time for your creative work, and how shifting household roles can unlock more energy, focus, and joy in your business.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of running a household while trying to grow your creative business, this episode will help you reclaim your time, protect your creative energy, and advocate for the fairness you deserve.🎨Join Stacie Bloomfield’s FREE Workshop, The Profitable Art Blueprint happening August 12-19 ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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138: From The Archives | Encouragement When Starting is Difficult with Kristi Westberg of At The Dot Design
Starting something new can feel overwhelming, whether it's launching a creative business, diving into surface pattern design, or simply beginning a passion project. There is a whole lot that goes on in our minds and hearts that can create some stall. In this episode, artist and educator Kristi Westberg of At The Dot Design shares her journey from graphic design to rare book conservation to becoming a fabric designer and Skillshare instructor.Kristi opens up about the mental hurdles of taking the first step, how setting realistic goals helped her build momentum, and why imperfect action is often the key to growth. She reminds us that progress rarely happens overnight, but consistency and patience can change everything.If you’ve been feeling stuck, afraid to start, or overwhelmed by perfectionism, this episode will give you practical tips and encouragement to move forward, embrace the process, and build confidence along the way.Get 10% off your Canvas Lamp today with code: Tillage10Get 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
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137: From The Archives | Rebooting Your Rhythm and Routine
Enjoy this episode that first aired in September of 2023, to assist you in getting back to your rhythm and routine. 🧡In this episode, I am diving into strategies to reboot your rhythm and routine, determining what has gotten you off course, finding your anchors for stability, and embracing the power of persistence. Also, if you are a planner lover I am getting into various planning techniques that I am currently using to keep me on track. This episode is full of resources to help you, so make sure to check out the show notes!☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Get 10% off your Canvas Lamp today with code: Tillage10⭐ Want some extra support creating some structure with your routine? Book a 1 hour coaching call today!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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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