Welcome to the Cheerfully Made Podcast! We're going to be talking about all things small handmade business over here. From how to get started, how to rock craft show applications, how to wholesale your handmade products, and so so sooooo much more. I'm your host Emily Arbour, owner and founder of…
In this episode I talk to my lifelong friend, fellow go-getter and kindred spirit Josie Fenech about setting goals and going after them with all you've got. We talk about the importance of saying YES (and also, sometimes NO) and how to live your best, happiest, most fulfilling life...without taking anything too seriously. She's smart, and funny and this episode sounds really really good because it takes place in a real live studio. Enjoy!
In this episode I'm talking to...wait for it...my DAD about his advertising past and specifically, BRANDING. He's smart as a whip and even after 38 years I'm still learning new lessons from the guy. Maybe you will too!
In this episode I'm talking to one of my fellow Etsy Team Captains, Suzanne Scott from PEI. While we do get interrupted and off-track, it's still a great conversation between like-minded friends that touches on the realities of running a small business, Suzanne's history and upcoming projects. Not my best work, but it sure makes me happy to hear these voices :) Cameo's from Jessica Murphy (@rawkettecustom), Erin Leroux (@merrilydesigns) and Kim Roach (@kimroachdesign) Learn more about Suzanne at the following links!: www.villagepottery.ca www.instagram.com/the_potters_daughter/
In this episode I'm talking to the insanely talented and sweet PEI native Kim Roach of Kim Roach Design. We discuss the realities of being a maker, how it feels to give back and, honestly, a bunch of other crap that may or may not make any sense. Enjoy! Check Kim out here: https://www.kimroachdesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kimroachdesign/ And here's her sister Rachel who is a MUCH sought after photographer and general kind heart https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelpeters/
In this episode I chat with my bestie and design superstar Melissa DiRenzo about her thoughts on blogging, how to pitch to brands and building a career doing your thing. Check Melissa out online HERE! www.instagram.com/sweetescapecreative www.thesweetescape.ca www.merrymag.com
In this episode I'm chatting with Dan Fallak of VTile Enterprises about how he got started as a maker, how he's able to find (and seize!) new opportunities for growth and how he's evolved his business into wholesale and beyond! Take a closer look at allllllll Dan's businesses (it's almost embarrassing how many) HERE: https://vtiledesign.com/ https://coasterly.com/ http://www.adultingftw.com/ https://amaze-brand.com/ https://woodposters.com/