Brand Your Passion

You know that feeling when you keep seeing the same artist's work in every shop?That's exactly what happened during my recent holiday - I kept spotting the same distinctive ceramics everywhere I went. The work was so recognisable and impossible to ignore that I knew I had to track down the artist behind it.That artist is Sophie Holt, an artist and illustrator with a real love for clay. Born in New Zealand but raised in The Netherlands studying Graphic Design, she returned to discover her roots and fell in love with the country all over again. Since setting up Studio Soph in 2015, she's been making a living creating art.In this episode, Sophie breaks down wholesale in a way that actually makes sense - how to approach retailers, build genuine relationships, and why working in collaborative studios has been massive for her business. She also shares why focusing on play is crucial for any artist and how being around other creatives taught her most of her business tricks.Her diverse range spans ceramics, stationery, and textiles, proving you can build a recognisable brand across different mediums. After nearly a decade of Studio Soph, Sophie's living proof that you can turn your passion into profit while staying true to your creative vision!Connect with Sophie Holt (Studio Soph):Instagram: @studiosophWebsite: www.studiosoph.comEpisode mentions:Little BeehiveZappekinTikitibu–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

Every quarter, I love doing a Q&A episode where I answer questions from the Brand Your Passion Collective community. This one's full of real questions from creatives who are probably wondering about the same stuff you are.In this episode, I'm talking about how to market your creative business offline (yes, there's actually life beyond social media!), what gets me out of bed every morning, where I find inspiration when I'm feeling totally stuck, how I actually manage to switch off from work, my favourite ways to chill out, and let's be honest - how I deal with burnout when it hits. Plus I'm ending with a random but super important question about my favourite Pokémon!These are real strategies I've figured out through trial and error in my creative business. Whether you're just starting your creative journey or you've been doing this for years, you'll get some solid ideas you can try right away.So if you've been wondering how to grow beyond Instagram, stay motivated when things get tough, or just figure out how to not work 24/7, this episode's definitely for you.–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

Want to know why I'm so passionate about what I do? Because it honestly breaks my heart seeing incredibly talented artists with jaw-dropping work getting absolutely SQUAT in return - no recognition, zero visibility, and sales that don't match their true worth.In today's episode, I'm showing you exactly how to transform your creative business from completely overlooked and undiscovered to totally unforgettable through strategic branding. We'll cover the six critical elements that make a brand stand out from the noise, plus my must-have three-step playbook for creating a brand people can spot a mile away.You'll walk away with actionable strategies for uncovering what makes you unique, getting creative with your content, and building a community that can't stop talking about your work. It's time to become the artist everyone recommends and remembers!–––––––––––

When I ask artists what they struggle with the most, it's almost always about social media - what to post that actually works, how to stand out in the noise, why someone would engage with their content over other creatives, and how to build a community of raving fans. Sound familiar?Today, we're going to talk about how to show up, stand out, and sell your work online with confidence, with something I like to call your YOU-SPs.You'll learn what makes you and your creative work unique in a market filled with millions of other artists. We explore how to uncover your YOU-SPs - those special qualities that set you apart and make your audience remember you. You'll learn how to research what's truly different about your work, decide on your core unique selling points, and weave them through all your messaging so you can be confident in what you're sharing online.It's time to turn your unique qualities into content that resonates and helps you build a community of people who truly love what you do!–––––––––––✨ Ready to suss out & share your YOU-SPs so you can show up, stand out, and sell your work online with confidence?Join the free 5-day YOU-SP Challenge at bit.ly/YOUSPChallenge where we'll work through all of these steps together alongside your fellow creatives! You'll get a prompt every day, a community of creatives, feedback & support from me, and more!–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

How many times have you put "write brand values," "update logo," or "redesign website" on your to-do list only to keep moving it to another day, another week, another month, and on and on until it's at the bottom of the list, or deleted altogether?This happens to the best of us. As creatives, we all have so many things on our minds and our to-do lists that it's easy to keep pushing something that doesn't feel as “urgent”. But branding is urgent and important, and if you're reading this, I reckon you know that already!Today, I'm going to share some practical tips on how to finally make progress on your branding, stop relegating it to the bottom of your to-do list, and transform your creative business.–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

Have you ever heard people tell you that you need your brand to be personal, and that your audience wants to know and connect with the person behind the brand?Sounds great in theory, right? But how do you know how personal to be? Should you be sharing what you had for breakfast even if it has nothing to do with your work? Or documenting every random thought that pops into your head? Where's the line between relatable and TMI?Here's the thing - yes, people connect with people, that's true. But the "right" amount of personal in your brand is whatever feels authentic to you. If you don't want to share much, forcing it won't work. You need to set those boundaries that make your content feel good to create AND connect with your audience.In this episode, we're exploring how personal your brand really needs to be. You'll learn how to align your sharing style with your brand values, figure out your “why” before hitting that post button, and craft a social media approach that works for YOU, not what others are doing.–––––––––––If you'd like help, feedback, advice, or to hear how other creatives are approaching this so you can feel confident in your content, join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective. We're talking about things like this all the time in there on our calls and in the community (in fact, that's where this topic came from!). So head to brandyourpassion.co and start building an unforgettable brand alongside your fellow creatives today!–––––––––––WANT MORE?

Want the inside scoop on what it takes to thrive as an artist and creative business owner for 20 years?In today's episode, I have the AH-mazing Hayley King (AKA FLOX) on the show where she shares her amazing journey from street art beginnings to building a thriving creative business with hand painted commissions, large scale murals, and producing seasonal luxury bag and personal stationery collections.Hayley opens up about building a business that stands the test of time, growing her team, setting up her studio, and the practical steps that took her from independent artist to a recognised brand name over two decades. As well as Hayley's approach to creating product collections, what marketing tactics actually worked for her, and how she handled rebranding after 20 years.Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your creative business, this episode is a MUST listen!Connect with Hayley King (AKA FLOX) :Instagram: @floxnzWebsite: flox.co.nz–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

Today, I've got a treat for you - I'm answering the exact questions you've been asking about building your creative brand.No fluff, just practical answers to your burning branding questions. In this episode, I'm tackling everything from what you genuinely need to launch your business (it's less than you think) to how to market consistently without playing chicken with burnout. These are real questions from real creative business owners, and I'm sharing straight-forward, actionable solutions.These aren't hypothetical scenarios - they're the exact challenges my Brand Your Passion Collective community faces every day. From accessibility tools to managing multiple audiences, I'm covering the stuff that actually matters when you're building a brand.You'll learn the four non-negotiable elements for launching your business, my go-to accessibility tools, and how to market your work without burning out. I'm also diving into how to appeal to gift buyers and why understanding your audience's personality can transform your brand.Want more direct advice like this or to submit your own questions for future podcast episodes? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at brandyourpassion.com/community

In this episode, we're revisiting a fan-favourite (episode 108) with the wonderfully unique Meg Lewis, who's rewriting the rules of what it means to build a creative career.Meg proves you don't have to choose just one path. As a designer, comedian, performer, and educator (yes, even a clown!

Right now there are countless traumatic things happening around the world, multiple social media platforms are changing AGAIN, and our own lives have ups and downs every single day. We're all just trying to keep up and keep going.Whether it's things in your own life, your creative business, or the world, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by everything that's going on. I know I've felt that, especially lately.You might be thinking…Where does your art fit in?Is there any point with everything going on?How do you keep going when things are so overwhelming?In today's episode, I want to talk to you about how we as creatives can find purpose and keep going in the midst of the chaos. So, here are three things you need to know.–––––––––––WANT MORE?Want your questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

If the thought of planning your content for Q1 makes you want to hide under your desk and take a nap, this episode is for you.Today, we're throwing out all those complicated content strategies that make you want to curl up in a ball, and instead, we're creating a simple, sustainable plan that actually works for artists.No more overthinking, no more content overwhelm, no more feeling like you're on a hamster wheel of constant posting. I'll show you how to create content that feels natural, connects with your audience, and doesn't eat up all your creative energy.Plus, we'll talk about how to adapt your content across platforms without losing your mind, build buffers to prevent burnout, and I share my absolute favourite tools and templates that make the whole process SO much smoother.PS. Want to refine your strategy with fellow creatives? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective where we tackle these challenges together and share wins and solutions.–––––––––––MENTIONSEmail marketing platform - kit.comSocial media scheduler - Metricool.comProject Management - Notion.com–––––––––––WANT MORE?

Ever found yourself responding to client messages at midnight? Or saying yes to a project that your gut is screaming no to? Or maybe you're feeling stretched thin trying to show up on every single platform? Here's what nobody tells you about building a creative brand - the stronger your boundaries, the stronger your business.In today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to set brand boundaries that protect your creative energy without pushing away opportunities. You'll learn how to decide what's actually necessary, communicate your limits clearly, and yes - even say no without burning bridges.I'll walk you through the four key types of brand boundaries every creative needs and share practical strategies for implementing them in your creative business. From managing social media demands to handling client expectations, you'll learn how to protect your time and energy while maintaining strong relationships.If you're ready to start 2025 with more energy and less overwhelm, this episode is for you!Want to put these boundaries into practice? Grab my free Brand Boundaries Toolkit at bit.ly/brandboundaries.Want your burning questions answered on the podcast, or be part of an awesome community of creatives supporting each other? Join us in the Brand Your Passion Collective at www.makerandmoxie.com/community. We'd love to have you

Feeling a bit uncomfortable with all those year-in-review posts showing up everywhere, filled with impressive numbers and massive launches? I totally get it. As artists and makers, our growth looks different – the real magic often happens in moments that don't fit neatly into a spreadsheet.In today's episode, I'm sharing a different approach to year-end reflection that will actually feel good and capture the true evolution of your creative business. We'll explore how to celebrate progress that matters, uncover insights that will shape your future, and make this reflection process feel fun and exciting.We're focusing on three key areas: your creative growth, brand development, and community building. I'll walk you through specific questions for each area that will help you reflect in a way that feels authentic to who you are as a creative.If you're ready to review your year in a way that celebrates all kinds of progress – not just the numbers – then this episode is gonna help you do just that.To help you go-deeper, I've got something special for you: a free Notion workbook to guide you through this reflection process. Just head to bit.ly/creativeyearinreview to grab yours and make this process actually feel good!–––––––––––WANT MORE?

Oh my goodness, we did something totally different and SO exciting! For the very first time ever, Brand Your Passion went LIVE and in-person, and it was absolutely incredible!I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with two incredible artists - the amazing Pepper Raccoon and Emma Smith (you might know her as @steerIllustrations) for our very first live podcast recording. The atmosphere was electric - a room full of creative energy, real conversations, and that buzzing excitement that only happens when creative souls come together!Have you been wondering how other artists are actually marketing their work? Like, how do they really feel about Instagram and TikTok? What strategies are working for them right now?Well, in this extra special episode, we're diving into their real, honest thoughts about different marketing platforms, the actual strategies they use to get their work out there, and their favourite ways to connect with their audience.This episode is your behind-the-scenes peek into what really works. Plus, you'll get to feel like you were right there with us!Wanna join the Brand Your Passion Collective and become part of this amazing creative community? We'd love to have you! Head to

Ready to transform your brand from 'meh' to absolutely magnetic? In this episode, I'm spilling all the details about my Brand Magic Blueprint - the exact framework I use to help artists and makers turn their passion into a brand people can't help but fall in love with!I'm breaking down the 8 magical modules that'll take you from scattered to strategic in just 90 days, from discovering your brand's true purpose to crafting a personality that stands out, we're covering everything you need to build a brand that feels authentically, wonderfully YOU.Think crystal-clear brand strategy, head-turning visuals, and a marketing plan that actually works (and feels good!). Whether you're joining the Brand Your Passion Collective or flying solo, these steps are your roadmap to creating that creatively fulfilling, community-building, financially stable art business you've been dreaming of.Want in on the Brand Your Passion Collective? The doors are now open at bit.ly/BYPC! If you are listening on the day this comes out, you've got 48 hours to grab founding member pricing of just $90 a year or $9/month before it goes up.Let's take your brand from ‘ehh' to adored together!–––––––––––I'd be eternally grateful if you voted for Brand Your Passion in the New Zealand Podcast Awards 2024! Nominations close on the 28th of November

As an artist, maker and creative, do you wish you had a supportive community of fellow creatives by your side? You know those days when you're sitting alone in your studio, staring at your work, and wondering if anyone else in the whole wide world gets it?Those moments when you're second-guessing your prices, overthinking your latest design, or feeling totally stuck on how to grow your creative business?Over the past few months, I've been having heart-to-heart convos with creatives just like you. While I expected to hear about branding challenges (and believe me, I did!), what struck me the most was something deeper.People were craving community and connection.Real, genuine, support-each-other-through-thick-and-thin kind of connection.So I did a thing, specifically for creatives just like YOU. And with that, let me introduce you to the Brand Your Passion Collective! A membership where we turn creative passions into thriving businesses, together.It's a membership for artists and makers who want to craft a creatively fulfilling, community-building, financially stable art business, with your fellow creatives by your side each step of the way.And in today's episode, I'm giving you the complete rundown of what the membership is all about, EVERYTHING that's included, and how you can join now as a founding member.Become a founding member and hop on the waitlist now at bit.ly/BYPC. We kick off on November 18th for waitlist members or the 20th for everyone else. I can't wait to welcome you into this amazing community of creatives!–––––––––––I'd be eternally grateful if you voted for Brand Your Passion in the New Zealand Podcast Awards 2024! Nominations close on the 28th of November

Are you stuck in “learning mode” and not taking action? We all struggle with it from time to time: learning without doing because hey, learning is exciting! I get it. One of my core values is to never stop learning. But there comes a time when learning more isn't helpful; instead, it's action-taking that you need to be doing.In this episode, I'll share 10 quick, actionable steps - each taking just 15-30 minutes - that will help you fall back in love with your brand and get things moving.From designing a sleek email signature to updating your bio and organising reusable content, these small but mighty steps will give your brand a profesh edge.Plus, we'll talk about higher-level strategies like repurposing content, crafting templates, and discovering your unique “you-isms” - those special touches that make your brand unmistakably yours.So if you're ready to take your brand from “hot mess” to “hell yes”, this episode is jam-packed with practical, doable steps to get you there!–––––––––––EPISODE MENTIONS:⚡ Create your email signature with Scribe⚡ Grab the checklist to take your brand from a hot mess to hell yes!–––––––––––WANT MORE?

You know what I admire even more than a creative chasing their passion and launching a business?A creative who knows when to spot the signs that it's time to hit pause - or even pull the plug - when their business isn't serving them anymore and getting back to the basics of creating purely for the love of it. That's the real magic!And in this episode, we're talking about just that with my guest, Kassy King.Kassy is a multidisciplinary creative, total arts-and-crafts dabbler, and a big-time fan of colour and upcycling. She ran Kassy King Designs until early 2024 when she decided to close up shop to focus on finding that sweet spot between work and life.Today, we're diving into the good stuff: how to know when you're ready to hire a branding designer, why a cohesive brand is a game-changer for your creative biz, the not-so-glamorous side of hosting workshops, and how to tap into your local community.Plus, we've got tips for collaborations, landing magazine features, and figuring out when it's time to close your creative business - and what life looks like afterwards.–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Kassy:Instagram: @kassykingdesignsTikTok: @kassykingdesigns–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Recommended Episodes:#86. 8 ways to create compelling content that speaks directly to your audience#70. 50 content ideas for artists to establish your brand on social media–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

It's no secret that I love collaborating with other artists.Not only will you make new friends and connect with other creatives like you, but you will also be seen by a whole new audience and expand your reach!What's not to love?!In this week's episode, I'm diving into the wonderful world of collaborations.We're talking about:

Curious about what it takes to run a successful sticker club? Wonder no more!In today's episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Itzel Islas, who's here to spill what it's like running a successful sticker club and so much more!Itzel is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator originally from Tijuana, Mexico, now living in San Diego, California.Her work is inspired by Mexican culture, vibrant colour palettes and playful elements of everyday life. Her mission since 2016 has been to create a positive bi-cultural impact through design.In this episode, Itzel shares her journey of building a sticker club from the ground up, sharing everything from designing the perfect sticker to fostering a community of loyal customers.She also opens up about how she's scaled her business beyond social media, maintaining authenticity while growing her brand, and the lessons she's learned along the way.Whether you're an artist or maker, a sticker enthusiast, or someone curious about turning passion into profit, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways you won't want to miss.–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Itzel:Instagram: instagram.com/yayitzelWebsite: yaylandia.comTikTok: tiktok.com/@yay.itzelPatreon: patreon.com/yayitzel–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Ready to turn your brand strategy into a brand IDENTITY? (aka make your brand not only feel and sound good but look good too?!). This step is absolutely crucial for any artist or maker looking to grow your brand.In today's episode, we're diving into the process of transforming your brand strategy into a cohesive brand identity that attracts the right audience and reflects your brand personality, and business goals.From how to gather inspiration to putting it all together into brand guidelines, I'm breaking down the 8 key steps to go from vision to visuals.So whether you're starting out or looking to refine your existing brand, this episode is packed with actionable tips and resources to help you on the way!–––––––––––––––––––––––Resources mentioned in this episode:When DIYing your branding, how do you know if you're “doing it right?” Listen to the episode or read the blog post hereWhich of the 7 Unique Logo Types is Perfect for You? Find out here!Need help finding branding inspo? Check out my PinterestReady to create your colour palette? Coolors.co or Adobe Color are the tools I recommendUncover & embrace your unique brand magic in 7 days

Today I have the privilege of speaking with the lovely Ellie Compton, who is an architect and artist who runs a Christchurch-based art studio called Maker of Chaos.Ellie collects people's life stories and weaves them into chaotic and whimsical worlds of art that encourage imagination and discovery. In this episode, you're going to learn how to make art competitions worth your time, get some tips and tricks for growing your following as a brand-new business, and the value of a complete brand experience.–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Ellie Compton:Instagram: @ellie.compton__Website: elliecompton.comFacebook: EllieCompton.MakerofChaos–––––––––––––––––––––––Ready to take your art full-time but don't know how? Check out Ellie's course – Passion to Profession!This 6-week course gives artists and creatives (like you!) the practical tools and face-to-face mentoring to elevate your business confidence, land steady clients and make great money, all while using your creativity as the driving force.View the sales page here ➡️ elliecompton.com/sales-page-passionxprofessionOr join the program & SAVE when you pay in full using our special Brand Your Passion link! Use discount code “PASSION20” at checkout!Click here to join Passion to Profession & save when you pay in full!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

For people to buy your work, they need to be thinking about your work, and to be thinking about your work, they need to be AWARE of your work.So, are you ready to make your brand unforgettable and live rent-free in your ideal customer's head?Look no further, cause in today's podcast episode I'm sharing 20 game-changing tips for artists and makers to boost your brand awareness and get your ideal client thinking of you first.From revamping your bios, leveraging Pinterest, and the difference between brand awareness and brand visibility (and everything in between!), I've got you covered with 20 actionable steps to get your brand not only noticed but REMEMBERED.It's time to live rent-free in your ideal customer's head, my friend.–––––––––––––––––––––––Do you have a spare 2 minutes to answer a few quick questions to help make this podcast even MORE impactful? In return, I'll send you the entire first module of my signature brand strategy course, Map Your Brand Magic, as a big thank you!You can fill out the super quick form here ➡️bit.ly/passionpodfeedback–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the extremely talented illustrator, Eliza Williams of Doolittle Illustrations.Eliza is a multi-disciplinary creative who specialises in illustration, animation and design, bringing a bit of colour into people's lives.Her work takes on many different forms combining both digital and traditional mediums to create a colourful little world to escape to and explore.In this episode, Eliza shares her journey as an illustrator and talks about her experience going viral on Instagram, ending her up on the wrong side of the platform and having her account removed (don't worry - she got it back!).She shares her thoughts on creating a community, not a following, and why she believes that connection is at the core of all of her greatest successes.Eliza also shares her experience of doing an art residency in Japan, her collaboration with Spotify, and some awesome little nuggets of wisdom for creatives from her own experiences.Listen in for more on Eliza's journey and be sure to check her out on socials below. Connect with Eliza:Website: doolittleillustrations.comInstagram: @doolittleillustrationsTikTok: @lizadoolittlee–––––––––––––––––––––––Do you have a spare 2 minutes to answer a few quick questions to help make this podcast even MORE impactful? In return, I'll send you the entire first module of my signature brand strategy course, Map Your Brand Magic, as a big thank you!You can fill out the super quick form here ➡️bit.ly/passionpodfeedback–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Get ready for a blast from the past. This week we're tuning back into one of our favourite episodes because it's just too good not to share again and something that feels very relevant right now.That's right, in today's episode, we're diving back into the big, beautiful world of brand values.In case you didn't know it already, brand values are the backbone of your business – they guide your decisions, keep you aligned with your vision, and communicate to your audience who you are and what you stand for.But if you're over here like, “Okay Hollie, I get it. I need to have brand values, but like… where do I start and how the heck do I write them?!"... Don't worry, I've got you.In this episode, I'm breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know about writing your brand values. Not only will we talk about why brand values are crucial for your business, but we'll also dive into the strategic steps you need to make to write values that truly represent your brand (and more importantly… you!).Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? Check out The Next Level Creative™ today!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Today we're talking about DIYing your branding and how to know if you've nailed it, or… failed it.I'm diving into EVERYTHING you need to know to DIY your branding in a way that not only looks good but makes sense for your brand, your vision and mission, and your overall goals for your creative business.I want to help you remove the self-doubt and give you some practical steps to connect your brand strategy, brand identity and marketing in a way that feels good to you, attracts your dream clients and reflects who you are as a brand and individual.So whether you're new to DIYing or have been at it a while - if you're ready to learn how to take your branding to the next level *a la DIY style* this is where we do it.–––––––––––––––––––––––Elements of Design – Click here for the 8 design fundamentals mentioned in this episode!Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? Check out The Next Level Creative™ today!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

There's no denying that marketing your creative business can at times be overwhelming and stressful.And as the sole person taking care of your business, you're not only responsible for the health of your business but YOUR health too.In today's episode, we're talking about a topic that I'm very passionate about and quite frankly I think more entrepreneurs need to be talking about, and that's the importance of prioritising your mental health as a creative.I'm breaking down 10 simple yet life-changing tips to help you better prioritise and manage your mental health whilst marketing your creative business.No more feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists, societal pressure or trying to do everything yourself…It's time to learn how to thrive in your creative business without burning out, and taking care of what's really important… YOU.–––––––––––––––––––––––If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please check out these resources:New Zealand: mentalhealth.org.nz/helplinesAustralia: healthdirect.gov.au/australian-mental-health-servicesUnited States: apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.–––––––––––––––––––––––Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? Check out The Next Level Creative™  today!

As a creative, you know how exciting it feels to have a new idea, right?It's intoxicating. It's a rush. It's why a lot of us do what we do.But what happens when that initial high wears off? How do you keep going when the exciting idea becomes a project, a commitment, a responsibility?In this episode, Lauren Tilden is going to tell us just that.Lauren is a marketing coach for small business owners who struggle with showing up consistently to market their business and is also the host of the podcast, Making Good, which is on a mission to help small businesses do better marketing so they can make a bigger living impact on the world.This week we are doing the ol' switcheroo and I am stoked to share an episode from Lauren's podcast on my podcast.In this episode, Lauren talks all about how to keep going which is episode 2 of a 3 part series that she did on how to get started, how to keep going, and how to finish -  an area that a lot of us creatives need a little help in.And as I share Lauren's episode on this podcast, Lauren is interviewing me over on her podcast! Once you've binged this episode, head on over to the Making Good podcast to listen to that one! –––––––––––––––––––––––Where you can find and connect with Lauren Tilden:Website: laurentilden.coPodcast: Making GoodInstagram: instagram.com/laurentildenYouTube: youtube.com/@lauren.tildenListen to my episode on the Making Good podcast!No more staring at a blank page. Download Lauren's free workbook with 100 content ideas designed to help you connect with your ideal customer - 100 Content Prompts: makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here. Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Are you ready to grow your audience, attract new customers and get more building-building opportunities on repeat?This episode is where I tell you exactly how.We're ditching the ol' “throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks” approach and shifting our focus to something more powerful and actually useful… branding.We're diving into how branding is the umbrella that ties together ALL aspects of your business from design and marketing to systems and growth.Plus how adopting a new approach to branding (where you realise it's not just about logos and colours) can propel your creative business forward and help you elevate your brand and achieve sustainable and consistent growth.–––––––––––––––––––––––Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat. Check out The Next Level Creative™.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Strap in and get ready for a wild ride with none other than the incredible, talented and hilarious Elizabeth Hudy, aka The Peach Fuzz.Elizabeth is a loudmouth illustrator and crafty little bitch trying to make socialist business practices and resource sharing the new norm.In this episode, you'll learn the easiest way and the BEST way to get started selling your products online.We also dive into why you need to talk about more than just your work on social media, what collaborating can do for your creative business, how teaching others can be the key to growth and so much more.Let's. Freaking. Gooooooo. Where you can connect with Elizabeth Hudy (aka The Peach Fuzz):Instagram: @thepeachfuzz.coWebsite: shop.thepeachfuzz.co–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Let me guess… you've suddenly got the urge to rebrand *ha-hmmm* again?Look, you and I both know that there's nothing better than having a fresh new brand to showcase to the world, but in this episode, we're talking about why you may not actually need a rebrand at all.Today, I'll be breaking down the 3 steps you need to take to audit your existing brand so that you can determine whether a brand refresh OR a total rebrand is on the cards for you.Whether you're aiming to DIY it or hire a professional for help, before you go diving head first into a whole new logo, colour palette and brand identity… Listen to this episode FIRST.Are you ready to grow your audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? If so, then you're gonna love The Next Level Creative™!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

In this week's episode on the podcast, I'm speaking to the incredible Jessica Hische.Jessica is a lettering artist working in branding, film and television, book design, and advertising. She's also a New York Times best-selling children's book author and illustrator and has recently opened two physical stores in Oakland, Jessica Hische and Friends, and Drawling. In this episode, you'll learn how to know when it's a good time to open a physical store, the process behind opening physical stores as an artist and insights into branding a physical store, as well as why it can help to start separating your social media pages for your projects.Jessica also shares insights on how to communicate all of your passions clearly as a creative and how hearing from you should be a joy to your audience and so much more!–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Jessica Hische:Website: jessicahische.is/awesomeInstagram: @jessicahischeThreads: @jessicahischePre-order Jessica's new kid's book, My First Book of Fancy Letters.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

In this episode of Brand Your Passion, I'm speaking with the outrageously funny and incredibly talented, Meg Lewis.Meg is a designer, comedian and performer working to make the world a happier place with her design, comedy, performance, education, novelty fonts, and more. With over 200 happy brands served, Meg specialises in transforming serious corporate worlds into delightful, intentional playgrounds.In this episode, you will learn the surprisingly simple strategies for building an authentic brand, how to stand out by combining your unique skills and passions, the trick to attracting big clients like Adobe, Pinterest, Slack, Microsoft and Facebook, why collaborative artist agencies might be right for you and so much more!–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Meg Lewis:Website: https://meglewis.comInstagram: @yourbuddymegCreative Play Workshop: https://meglewis.com/creative-playBook me for speaking gigs: https://meglewis.com/speaking–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This week on Brand Your Passion, I'm chatting with the super-talented, Daisy Braid aka DIY Daisy.Daisy is a content creator, textile artist and author who is a self-taught sewist known for her colourful, creative style that combines handmade clothing with fairly made and second-hand fashion.In today's episode, you'll learn how to know when you're ready to get branding help, the keys to confidence when filming yourself for social media, what strategies you can use to create consistent content, the things that are working right now to grow brands on TikTok and Instagram, how to expand your brand to new interests while staying on brand, and so much more.–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with Daisy Braid aka DIY DaisyInstagram: @_diydaisyWebsite: www.diydaisy.com–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Share these graphics of the episode.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

When you think of your favourite artists, creatives, or brands that you follow online, it's not their brand colours, their logo, or the aesthetic of their Instagram feed that draws you in and keeps you coming back for more, it's their personality. It's what makes them unique and it's what people love about you, too! But how do you create a consistent and cohesive brand personality when you are a complex, multi-passionate creative whose mood changes daily, and whose interests evolve all of the time? That's what we're going to talk about in today's episode. I'm going to help you get crystal clear on your brand personality by figuring out who YOU are as a person, especially as an ever-growing and ever-changing multi-passionate creative. Check out my previous podcast episodes mentioned in today's episode:91. 15 self-discovery strategies for artists: How to build a creative business that works for you56. Brand archetypes 101: What they are, which is yours, and how to use them Join The Next Level Creative. The branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to take their creative business to the next level.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Share these graphics of the episode.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This month we're revisiting some of our best episodes to set you up for branding success this year! In this episode, we're talking all about how to reach your audience other than social media.Social media is a big part of marketing. It's the go-to strategy for a lot of people to build their business and reach their audience, creatives included.But today, we want to remind you that it's not your only option. Whether you're frustrated with social media, not getting what you want out of it, or it's just not your cup of tea, there are plenty of other ways to connect with people and bring in leads.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This month we're revisiting some of our best episodes to set you up for branding success this year! In this episode, we're talking all about why you are your brand's best asset.As a solo creative selling your own work, you are your brand. You are often the sole person behind everything that you do - your marketing, your products, your services. You are the visionary and the creative force behind what you do. When people follow your brand, engage with you, buy from you or support you, they are here for YOU. Your personality and who you are has so much power - it's your brand's best asset.If you're ready to power up your brand by sharing your authentic, unapologetic self, then tune in and let's talk about how to build that incredible connection with your audience!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This month we're revisiting some of our best episodes to set you up for branding success this year! We're kicking things off with some branding 101 to set the stage for the rest of the series!Branding is a term that gets thrown around a lot in relation to marketing and business, and there are a lot of interchangeable terms that are added into the mix. In this episode, I discuss what branding is, the difference between a brand, branding, strategy, and identity, and what can be included in branding.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

As we reach the end of another year, it is easy to quickly move on and start thinking about the next one. But before you do that, make sure you stop, take a look back, and appreciate how far you have come. Let's talk about why and how to celebrate your wins this year.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Every year, the approaches and strategies that are top of mind for creatives evolve. In 2024, there are yet again a new set of trends on the rise that artists and makers can focus on in order to stay on top of the latest and greatest approaches to business. Let's take a look at the top 10 trends creatives need to be aware of in 2024.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Do you ever look at successful creatives on your Instagram feed and wonder how the heck they're doing it? Or thinking "I wish I knew what strategies they're using to get all those followers and sales so I could just do that too!"?To celebrate the 100th episode of Brand Your Passion, I brought together four previous guests to hear how they're successfully marketing and growing their creative businesses so you can steal their strategies and scale your brand in 2024!–––––––––––––––––––––––Follow Mia on InstagramFollow Renata on InstagramFollow Whitney on InstagramFollow Penelope on Instagram–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

As we come up to the end of the year and start thinking about next year, it can be overwhelming trying to think about what to focus on, what to do when, and how you'll get it all done. But I've been using a simple system over the past six years of running my business that I wanted to share with you today to help you plan your entire year in about 30–60 minutes. So in this episode we'll talk about the six steps you can follow to plan your year and get things organised for your creative business.–––––––––––––––––––––––Join The Next Level Creative for your invite to our Annual Planning Session–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This week on the Brand Your Passion Podcast, I talk to Ruby Jones.Ruby is an illustrator based in Wellington! She likes to make art that shines a little light on everyday moments and reminds us what it means to be human.In this episode, I talk to Ruby all about what happens when your art goes viral, publishing books as an illustrator, simplifying social media, how important your values are as a creative, and so much more.–––––––––––––––––––––––Content Warning: References to a mass shooting in New Zealand between 00:04:15 and 00:09:14–––––––––––––––––––––––Connect with RubyWebsite: rubyalicerose.comShop: rubyalicerose.com/storeInstagram: @rubyalicerose–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

When it comes to brand identity design, the holy trifecta and the things people mainly think of, are logos, colours, and fonts. These things are important, yes, and make up a huge part of your visual identity. But there are a whole lot of other elements that go into creating a complete brand identity that elevate your brand, bring it all together, and take it to the next level. If you're ready to stand out and show off your amazing work with a wow-worthy brand, let's talk about the brand elements that go beyond the basics!–––––––––––––––––––––––Join The Next Level Creative–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Look, as a creative running a business, you already have 1001 things to do. What you don't need to be spending your time doing is re-writing the same thing 100 times when it's not necessary. But we often do. We have to apply for something and find ourselves trying to come up with a bio that makes us sound amazing for the millionth time. Or we go away and have to slap together an out of office message that magically directs people to the right places at the last minute. Or we get an Instagram DM from someone asking a question that we've answered before but never saved so we're typing it out letter by letter because we're a lovely person.It's tiring work but it has to be done, right?!Yes, but it can be done differently. Easily. More efficiently. And I'm gonna show you how!–––––––––––––––––––––––Download the free Notion Brand Experience Audit Template (*Affiliate link)Try Notion for free (*Affiliate link)Join The Next Level Creative–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This week on the Brand Your Passion Podcast, we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of the podcast in the lead up to our 100th episode, all about the brand identity process.I love a good deep-dive into branding, but sometimes it can be good to get an overview of a process in a nutshell so you can see the whole picture. Today, I'm giving you a step-by-step guide to the brand identity design process, so you can see what it takes to make that big beautiful brand of yours come to life!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Have you been working on your brand strategy? Writing your mission? Uncovering your ideal audience? Visualising your visual direction?It's powerful stuff that can truly transform your business and your life. But while you can get a lot out of the brand strategy process itself, the long-lasting impact that will help you build a next level brand, is actually using that strategy!So when your brand strategy is ready, then what? Let's talk about how to put your strategy into action from day 1 so you can intentionally and effectively build your brand!–––––––––––––––––––––––Get The Brand Strategy Kit for Creators here!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

As creatives we all have dreams. But sometimes, it's hard to move forward and turn them from dreams into reality. We sit there thinking about what we want, envisioning the future, looking at what other people are doing and wishing it could be us, but there are things stopping us from moving forward. So we keep dreaming.But at some point, it's time to stop dreaming and start doing.If you're ready to stop dreaming and start doing, this episode is for you! Let's talk about it.–––––––––––––––––––––––Join the Stop Dreaming, Start Doing Live Challenge!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Okay so you've had a new idea. Now you're wondering, do I need to start a whole new social media page for this? Let's walk through the series of questions you can ask yourself to figure out if that's the best strategy for you and your business or not.–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

The best way to grow your brand and your business is the way that's best for you.So one of the best things you can do for your business is get to know yourself.What lights you up? How do you best work? When do you work best? What makes things easier for you?When you understand these things, you can build a brand and business that works for you, and make sure everything you're doing is as enjoyable and sustainable as possible. The dream, right? Well, let's make it happen with these 15 self-discovery strategies.–––––––––––––––––––––––Apply to join The Next Level Creative–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post & get links to each test.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

This week on the Brand Your Passion Podcast, we're revisiting one of the most popular episodes of the podcast ever, all about how you can use your brand strategy.A brand strategy document is your go-to guide and reliable roadmap for your brand. I'm a massive advocate for how it can help you build an aligned brand that can grow, scale and achieve your wildest creative business dreams.Your brand strategy is more than just a static document though. It's a living, breathing, collaborative guide that changes over time as your business does.But *creating* your brand strategy document is just step one. From there, it's time to put all that magic into action. To do that, I'm here to tell you 20 tried and tested ways that creatives can make damn good use of their brand strategy.–––––––––––––––––––––––Get the Brand Strategy Kit for Creators here and start crafting your brand strategy today!–––––––––––––––––––––––Read the accompanying blog post.Tag me on Instagram @makerandmoxie and let me know you're listening.And sign up to the Moxie Musings newsletter for more goodness like this.–––––––––––––––––––––––Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar hereAny amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.