Today on the podcast we are exploring all things additional revenue streams. What they are, why you want them, and which ones would work best for you. If you want to grow your handmade business, or you want the safety of adding another revenue stream, then this episode is for you.

Susannah Bleasby is a colour-loving, prolific Canadian painter. I came across her work years ago and her work is the kind of thing that leaves an imprint on you.

Susannah is best known for her vibrant landscapes, her floral work, and abstract paintings. She paints… a lot. In this episode we talk about what happens when things just don’t flow as easy as they normally do. We’re talking about being creatively blocked or stuck, and Susannah shares some ideas about what you can do to work through these periods.

In this episode we dig into what rest is, why it’s important, and why it can feel hard to prioritize taking time to rest.

Kiley is an artist, educator, and author from Kentucky. Kiley joins me in this episode of the Lantern Podcast to chat about the journey that we go on as a creative entrepreneurs, about how our ideas about our businesses can evolve, and how our success is something only we can determine.

Join me in this episode of the Lantern Podcast where we walk through one the biggest myths in the art and maker world: the idea that in order to be successful you need to have talent. Yep, we’re talking all about talent in this episode. What it is, how it can help - or hinder - your career as a maker, and what to do when you just don’t have any (top tip: don’t give up!).

Tracy joins me in this episode of the Lantern Podcast to talk about the power of branding your jewelry (or handmade) business, how to stand out amongst your competitors, and how to keep going when things don’t work out. She shares with me some of the amazing stories and lessons from her book The Desired Brand Effect: Stand Out in a Saturated Market with a Timeless Jewelry Brand and how many of these same strategies can be used for any handmade business.