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In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Paige's Pod, host Paige chats with artist, entrepreneur, and all-around creative force Vallie Pate. Vallie shares her journey from painting beside her grandmother in Louisiana to building a handmade product line that sold in over 50 gift shops nationwide—including showing at the renowned Atlanta Market. With her signature blend of grit and grace, Vallie opens up about the highs of wholesale success, the realities of burnout, and how motherhood transformed her relationship to creativity. After stepping away from art for six years, she's now in a season of joyful reinvention—exploring art licensing, dreaming up creative retreats, and building a multi-faceted life rooted in purpose and play. Whether you're deep in a creative pivot or ready to chase your next dream, Vallie's story is a masterclass in saying yes, figuring it out later, and trusting that every season holds value.

In this episode of Paige's Pod, Paige chats with Sharon Gottula, a multidisciplinary artist whose journey from photography to encaustic art offers a powerful lens into the evolving creative process. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to build a sustainable art career while maintaining personal growth and inspiration. Sharon shares how transitioning from film to digital photography sparked a shift in her creative outlet, and how discovering encaustic art technique reignited her passion.This conversation is a heartening look at the tension between structure and freedom in the creative process, the importance of teaching and mentorship, and the role of personal projects in staying creatively fulfilled. For any artist navigating deadlines, burnout, or the dream of persuing art full-time, this episode is a must-listen and don't forget to use the code PAIGEPOD20 for $20 off of Sharon's amazing course - Photograph Your Artwork Like a Pro. To follow and support Sharon, check out the following links:⭐️ Website⭐️ Substack⭐️ Instagram

On this episode, Paige opens with a personal update about her son Bodhi's recent playground accident and the resilience that followed. She also shares some highlights from one of her best friend's bachelorette trip to Las Vegas. The main interview features Jocelyn Elizabeth of Jocelyn Elizabeth Studio, who shares how a family health crisis and motherhood sparked her powerful shift from corporate HR to full-time artist.Jocelyn shares defining moments from her creative journey, including a transformative art residency in France and the unexpected licensing opportunity that followed. She reflects on her shift toward a slower, more intentional business model - trading constant art releases for just a few curated shop openings each year. Her deep commitment to sustainability also shines through, from embracing a self-imposed “no-buy year” to creatively working with the supplies she already owns. With dreams of writing a bestselling book and one day painting in an oceanfront studio, Jocelyn shares heartfelt advice for aspiring creatives—reminding us that it's never too late to pursue what truly lights us up. To follow her journey and support her work, visit her website, dive into her studio journal, and connect with her on Instagram.

In this episode, Paige chats with Giovanna Chaisson, founder of Art Experienced - a creative wellness brand that blends watercolor, art therapy, and community connection. After two decades designing spaces for corporations and institutions across New England, Giovanna reconnected with her love of art during the pandemic. That spark led her to launch Art Experienced, where she now uses watercolor and therapeutic practices to help others find calm, clarity, and creativity. Giovanna shares how her work has expanded far beyond the studio, collaborating with corporate teams, luxury designers, and high-end event planners to bring intentional, art-driven experiences to a wider audience. Whether it's a mindful painting session for executives or a bespoke creative activation at a luxury event, Giovanna is redefining how art can heal and connect us. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about creative entrepreneurship, wellness through art, and building a business rooted in purpose. Interested in having the Art Experienced team at your next event? Connect with Giovanna HERE!

In this inspiring conversation, Paige sits down with Dr. Quahana Hendree - art consultant, theologian, and businesswoman, whose journey weaves through architecture, banking, healthcare marketing, theology and art history. Now the founder of H. Hendree Art Consulting, she's on a mission to transform bland corporate spaces with art that aligns with a company's values.Dr. Hendree shares how a life-altering injury and her deep faith propelled her to pursue a doctorate in theology and build a business rooted in meaning, beauty, and strategy. From noticing “bad art” in boardrooms to curating pieces with soul, she reveals how art can be a powerful connector, and why setting boundaries and staying aligned with your purpose is key.Whether you're an artist, business leader, creative spirit, or in desperate need of inspiring artwork for your space - this episode will leave you motivated to rethink the spaces you live and work in! To follow and support Dr. Quahana Hendree, check out the following links:Website: qhendreeartconsulting.comInstagram: instagram.com/q_hendree_art_consultingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/q-hendree-art-consulting

In this enlightening episode, Paige chats with the incredible Hannah Cole - artist, tax educator, and founder of Sunlight Tax. Hannah explores the intersection of empathy and taxation and shares her experiences with the emotional challenges creative professionals face with taxes and how understanding and compassion can transform financial conversations. Hannah shares her journey from artist to tax expert, offering insights into self-employment taxes, estimated quarterly payments, and the importance of viewing money as a neutral tool. This episode is a must-listen for creative, self-employed individuals seeking a more human-centered approach to their finances. To follow and support Hannah check out her website - sunlighttax.comTo learn more about Hannah's Money Boot Camp, check out:sunlighttax.com/moneybootcampimpactTo watch The World Of Peter Rabbit & Friends Episode 1 check out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMJPFMBcSBI

Join host Paige as she chats with SoCal artist and designer Jaclynne Anne about her inspiring transition from teaching English to thriving in the Comic-Con scene with her literature-inspired illustrations. Jaclynne shares insider tips on applying for conventions, setting up a booth, and balancing a corporate career with creative entrepreneurship. She also reflects on her journey as a Vietnamese American artist, turning a passion project into a sustainable business. Whether you're an artist looking to break into conventions or a creative entrepreneur seeking balance, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate your own artistic path.

In this episode, Paige chats with Sophie from Sophie Lasher Photographery. Sophie shares her evolution as a creative entrepreneur, from her early passion for photography to establishing a successful business specializing in capturing queer couples and individuals.Key Takeaways from this beautiful conversation with Sophie:-Embrace Change: Sophie's journey highlights the power of pivoting when something doesn't feel right.-Find Your Niche: Aligning work with personal values creates both fulfillment and community support.-Creativity Evolves: Skills from different experiences—like teaching—can enhance artistic growth.-Community is Everything: Building genuine relationships has been key to Sophie's success.To follow and supporst Sophie, check out the following:Website - www.sophielasherphotography.comInstagram - www.instagram.com/sophielasherphotographySubstack - https://substack.com/@sophiefarnan

In this episode, Paige sits down with Sam Chappell, a self-taught artist based out of Portland, Maine to explore her inspiring creative journey. Sam shares her transformation from an art history major working in fundraising to becoming a gallery-represented painter, a path that began unexpectedly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through candid conversation, Sam reveals how working a steady corporate job allowed her the freedom to explore painting, ultimately leading to her unique artistic career.This episode offers an intimate look at Sam's evolution as an artist, challenging traditional notions of art education and proving that passion and dedication can open unexpected doors in the art world. Sam's authenticity, her approach to balancing motherhood and creativity, and her journey of discovering her artistic voice is truly inspiring. To follow and support Sam Chappel, check out her website, Instagram and Pinterest.Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe to Paige's new Substack journey! Also, don't forget to leave a glowing review wherever you listen to Paige's Pod.

Enjoy the last episode of 2024! As the year winds down, Paige takes a moment to pause and reflect this past year. In this episode, Paige dives into the joys and moments that fueled her spirit, as well as the habits, tasks, or relationships that may have drained her energy. Join Paige as she explores how we can all carry those insights forward into the new year, creating space for more of what lights you up and less of what weighs you down.Happy holidays and thank you so much for listening to Paige's Pod! Paige is so excited for what's in store for the podcast in 2025. If you like what you hear, leave a review on apple podcasts!

On this episode Carrie from Carrie & the Brush returns! Carrie is a full time working mom and artist that fosters joy through nature inspire watercolor. At the beginning of the episode Paige and Carrie catch up on life since a lot has happened since her last Paige's Pod appearance two years ago!Paige and Carrie explore the beauty of overthinking and how it can lead to deeper self-awareness and creativity. They discuss nurturing meaningful relationships—whether with friends who share your life stage or those who don't—and balancing the dynamics between friends with kids and without. Paige and Carrie also dive into the challenge of indecision, the tension between money and values, and the constant question of how to prioritize their precious free time. This episode is filled with thoughtful reflections and an open dialogue on how two art friends are currently navagating life's messy yet meaningful moments.To follow and support Carrie, check out her website, carrieandthebrush.com and Etsy shop.Follow Carrie along on Instagram!

On this episode, Paige shares her experience opening up her home art studio to the public for the very first time in her Stars Hollow-esque town in Seacoast, New Hampshire. Paige also chats about her newest painting collection, "Slow Seeds" and the why behind the mixed media tulip paintings.Paige opens up about of being a daughter of a parent with mental illness. She shares her honest conversations with her dad when negative comments about her artwork are expressed in a public setting, and how she worked through a hurtfil situation by finding balance, understanding, and self-compassion. Whether you're facing criticism or tackling tough family dynamics, this episode offers insights and encouragement to help you grow through it all.Enjoy the episode and don't forget to check out Paige's newest painting collection, "Slow Seeds" and her 2024 hand painted holiday ornaments!

In this episode, Paige and her art bestie, Laurel from Laurel Greenfield Art dive into the raw realities of balancing motherhood with their creative careers. They open up about the emotional ups and downs of being new moms, from sleepless nights to staying inspired and productive. Together, they explore the power of saying “no” and why doing less can sometimes open doors to new, unexpected opportunities. Through honest stories, laughter, and heartfelt advice, they share how they're learning to prioritize what truly matters, embrace the beauty of imperfection, and keep creativity alive amidst the beautiful chaos. This episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to balance art, life, and business on their own terms.Links to the books Paige and Laurel chat about in this episode:-Screaming on the Inside - The Unsustainability of American Motherhood-Bringing Up Bébé: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting

Paige brings on Nicole Sheehan, a young artist fresh out of Art School. Nicole graduated from the University of Maine and resides on Plum Island, Massachusetts. Nicole shares her experience attending art school and the transition from art school to planet adult. Nicole chats with Paige about working at Plum Island Soap Company and how working for a small business has helped her learn about the different aspects of running a business, which she applies to marketing her own art. Nicole expresses how it's challenging to balance painting time with work and her experience exploring and maneuvering the local art scene. Nicole opens up about mental health, losing her mom to cancer and the why behind her own paintings. For anyone that is a recent art school graduate, this episode is for you! This conversation is vulnerable, raw and full of hope, beautiful dreams and post graduate scaries. To follow and support Nicole, check out her Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/artbynicolesheehan

On this episode, Paige chats with 4 Art Partners co-founder and CEO, Raquel Serebrenik. Raquel shares her experience attending Savannah School of Art & Design (SCAD) and the power of being encouraged by supportive professors, which lead her to be proactice and open to new opportunities by reaching out, building relations and building a career based on providing value, exposure and connection for others.This conversation between Paige and Raquel explores how artists and their estates collaborate with brands to create innovative, artist-driven products that merge creativity with commerce. Raquel discusses the tradition of patronage in a modern context, where licensing teams and artists work together to launch unique concepts. From retail partnerships to community engagement, Paige and Raquel dive into how 4AP focuses on supporting artist legacies, generating revenue, and fostering community growth for heirs and trustees. Tune in for lots of laughs, insights into blending art, legacy, and business, as well as Raquel's big dream of putting the first artist into space. To follow and support 4AP, check out 4artpartners.com and enjoy the episode!Instagram - https://4artpartners.comThe Demise of the “Struggling Artist Syndrome”: The Era of Dialogue Between Commercial and Fine art

On this episode, Paige switches things up by chatting with not one, but TWO fabulous guests - Alex Bass, the founder of Salon 21 and painter, Danielle Kosann. Paige brings on Alex and Danielle to chat about Danielle's upcoming solo show, The Mysteries That Were Ours that will be on view 10/9/24 - 11/9/24 at Salon 21 - the chic, salon-style gallery in SOHO New York. This conversation reveals stories around transparency, vulnerability, imposter syndrom and the triumphs and tribulations of being a women in a historically male dominated industry.Alex Bass is the founder of Salon 21. Alex has a passion for making art and design more approachable, and she created Salon 21 to bring the spirit of the 18th-century salons to modern-day NYC. Where she hosts exhibitions of contemporary artists, Artist panels, workshops, and cocktail parties. Alex believes that art should be lived with and her space exemplifies this philosophy. She can share insights on curating cultural experiences and spotlighting emerging artists. Daniel is a painter with roots in photography and new media whose cinematic, textured, and vibrant paintings feature whimsical worlds of fantastical creatures and imagined destinations. Working with oil and acrylic on a large scale, she weaves intricate female-centric narratives within her paintings, which are often tinged with humor and satire. She playfully uses references from theater, film, books, architecture and art history in order to create imaginary worlds that feel familiar and nostalgic to us, while playing on our desire and longing to escape.Kosann's paintings are sold in a gallery at the iconic Bergdorf Goodman store in New York City. She recently had her first solo exhibition at Rosenbaum Contemporary Palm Beach in February 2024, Her work is also on permanent view at The Carlyle Hotel in New York City and has an upcoming solo exhibition at Salon 21 in New York City in October. Her work is also on permanent view at The Carlyle Hotel in New York City. The central theme of Danielle's upcoming solo show, The Mysteries That Were Ours revolves around the pursuit of freedom and the desire to escape, particularly as it pertains to women. The exhibition is composed of 18 paintings, 15 of which fit together as an installation to comprise one large scene. The paintings work together to explore the transformative journeys that women undertake, showcasing an imagined world in which women thrive without societal boundaries.https://www.salontwenty-one.comhttps://daniellekosann.com

On this episode, Paige brings Amanda from AS You Wish onto the pod to and together they dive deep into the experience of feeling overwhelmed by Instagram and the pressures of constantly showing up online. They explore the emotional toll social media can take, especially when it comes to balancing self-expression with the external pressures of likes, engagement, and comparison.The conversation touches on the challenge of reconnecting with creativity, especially when feelings of overwhelm cloud artistic inspiration. Paige and Amanda chat about what it means to show up authentically on social media in a way that feels empowering rather than draining. Throughout the episode, the dialogue remains raw, real, and relatable, creating a sense of solidarity for listeners who may be maneuvering through similar challenges. This episode is an inspiring discussion for anyone looking to realign with their passion and creativity while navigating the complexities of social media.To follow and support Amanda, check out her website and follow along on Instagram.Fact check - Paige and Amanda talk about how one of the most famous lines uttered throughout the film, The Princes Bride (1987) is, “As you wish,” which is often spoken by Wesley when Princess Buttercup needs any task or chore to be completed.Enjoy the episode and don't forget to leave a review!

Welcome to Paige's new sub series of Paige's Pod called Art Bestie Chats with Laurel from Laurel Greenfield Art. This series is an excuse for Paige and Laurel to catch up on what is going on in their lives every week, as well as see how the goals they set for themselves evolve through honest and real conversations between two art besties.Paige and Laurel hope to make your feel like whatever it is you're going through, we are probably going through something similar. This episode touches upon Paige and Laurel's experiences with therapy, failure and learning how to say no to business opportunities that don't align with their vibe.Please share this episode with anyone in your life that will resonate with this conversation. As always, thank you for supporting Paige's Pod and don't forget to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts. To follow and support Paige and Laurel, check out their websites below: https://www.paigelindseydesign.comhttps://www.laurelgreenfieldart.com

At the beginning of the episode, Paige shares her rediscovered love for scrapbooking and expresses how much joy she finds in combining scrapbooking, sketching, watercolors, cutting up paper, taking polaroids and creating a creative practice that is a low pressure way to get your ideas and memories on paper. One of her scrapbook pages showcases paintings from her Interoception collection displayed beautifully in a gallery space. This particular show and gallery that represented Paige's work was a complete flop.Paige shares her experience showing her work in a local gallery and how she made zero painting sales from local gallery representation. Paige expresses the importance of finding a gallery that is excited to share and showcase your work and how both parties - the artist and the gallery need to be crystal clear with expectations. As painful as it is to fail, every failure opens up a new opportunity to grow and flourish and Paige expresses how this dumpster fire of an art show lead to some really beautiful connections and moments that filled her cup all the way up. To follow and support Paige check out paigelindseydesign.com and don't forget to leaving a glowing review on apple podcasts!

On this episode, Paige chats with Haley Price - Artist, Art Coach, Gallery Owner and Podcaster.Hayley Price is a dedicated advocate and mentor for artists at every stage of their careers. With a rich educational background in Studio Art and Business, Hayley possesses a deep understanding of both the creative and commercial challenges artists face in the ever-changing landscape of today's art world. Haley shares her amazing story of how she was approached to take over The Scouted Studio, an online gallery that strives to connect our artists with art lovers in her early 20's and how her experience working with artists eventually lead to art coaching.Paige and Hayley chat about The Art Coaching Club and her podcast, The Art Coaching Club Podcast and how important it is to allow artists and creative entrepreneurs to feel a little more seen, heard and understood. Hayley's journey has been shaped by a commitment to fostering growth, building relationships, and empowering artists to focus on their passion while she tackles the challenges that ultimately takes the artist out of the studio.To learn more about Hayley Price and all of the amazingness she has to offer, check out The Scouted Studio, The Art Coaching Club, and The Art Coaching Club Podcast. 

On this episode, Paige welcomes her dear friend Katie Southworth back on the pod for the third time to chat about her new book, Dr. Roy G. Biv; Healing One Colorful Painting at a Time, An Artist's Journey to Hope and Joy.  Paige and Katie have a beautiful conversation about experiencing trauma as a young adult and how experiencing uncomfortable things in life can lead to a beautiful and meaningful creative practice. Katie shares with Paige the incredible journey and story behind her incredible new book.Katie is an internationally collected, full time, independent abstract artist currently based in Bridgeport, CT. She received Bachelors degrees in Studio Art and Psychology from Colby College, as well as a Masters in Teaching Art from Tufts University. She began her fine art career in Boston, while she taught visual art for Boston Public Schools. She began pursuing art full time in 2021 and moved her practice to Connecticut in 2023. Over 250 of her original works are in private and public collections across 50+ cities around the nation and abroad. Katie's work has been exhibited at international art fairs including Art Basel, and featured in international, local, and fine art publications including Vanity Fair London, and Colby Magazine, and Create! Magazine. In April 2024 Katie published her first book, Dr. Roy G. Biv; Healing One Colorful Painting at a Time, An Artist's Journey to Hope and Joy. It is currently available on Amazon in hardcover and paperback. To follow and support Katie, follow along on Instagram and check out her website!

On this episode, Paige chats with the founder of Goldielox and creator of the Menshie Mahjong set. Menshie Mahjong is a Jewish themed set of mahjong tiles that honors both the Chinese origins of the game and the Jewish celebration of it. Viv shares with Paige the idea for Goldielox and how the idea came to fruition when putting together her wedding registry. She wanted judaica pieces for their home that were beautiful and fun, but also had the quality to be an heirloom some day.Viv shares how moving from Boston to Dallas introduced the game of mahjong by her mother-in-law. She quickly realized that the Jewish community in Dallas and across North America has a deep love and connection to this special, Chinese game. Paige and Viv chat about identity, being raised in their hometowns and how you can create a sense of identity and community wherever you end up in this world. To follow and support Viv, follow along on Instagram and check out her website.Fact check - the movie Paige couldn't remember in this episode is “Good Grief” (Dan Levy) on Netflix. Highly recommend!

On this episode, Paige shares her current healing journey and how therapy is helping her work through her transition into motherhood while maintaining a creative business, as well as learning a few tools to help her maneuver through family relationships. To follow and support Paige, head to www.paigelindseydesign.com and Instagram.

On this episode, Paige chats with artist and pet care extraordinaire, Liza from Liza Foley Art and Scootie's Pet Care. Liza shares her journey from art school, to teaching, to starting a pet care business, to creating two very different types of businesses that mesh well together in order to allow creative freedom, while maintaining financial stability and independence. Paige and Liza chat about what it means to be an introverted artist and how Liza protects her introverted time, by embracing being an introvert, which helps prioritize her long terms gains while being in control with what she wants to do with her life.Paige and Liza also discuss finding authenticity by niching down creatively.In the episode, Liza mentions Artist Rise by Jaroid Henry. For more info on Artist Rise, click here. To watch Eliza's interview with Jaroid, click here.

On this episode, Paige has a major fan girl moment with the incredibly kind and talented, Michelle Armas. Michelle is an abstractionist painter working mostly on canvas and linen with acrylics, oils and pastels. She creates to express what she can not say with words and to feel connected to the impulse of composition.Michelle shares her creative journey of how she attained a graduate degree in Graphic Design from the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, GA and initially achieved her dream job in New York City. However, she soon realized the need for more spontaneity in her creative pursuits. She dedicated her evenings and weekends to crafting intricate oil and acrylic paintings, and as the recognition and demand for her artwork grew, she made the decision to embrace a full-time career as an artist upon returning to Atlanta. Michele shares her decades of experience as a working artist by teaching classes and inviting people into her cozy backyard studio for workshops.Paige and Michelle chat about the importance of the deep work of self reflection, meditation and the energy on the work you are creating. When you focuss the energy on the deep work, abundance will follow. To follow and support Michelle, follow along on Instagram and check out her website, and don't forget to sign up for her Catalyst waitlist!

On this episode, Paige chats with Juliana Naufel. Julianna is a Brazilian artist, art therapist and visual communicator who uses affection as her primary subject. Her artwork is strongly influenced by the healing aspect of embroidering photographs as a way of making amends with the past. Naufel's work is in a number of private collections around the world, including The Wonders of Women Museum, USA; The Kanyer Art Collection, USA; Taube Museum of Art, USA & Museu das Bandeiras, Brazil. Her work is currently represented by PxP Contemporary and Kobbi Gallery. Juliana shares her incredible art journey and how her art helps her cope and maneuver through past experiences with trauma and mental illness. Julianna expresses how her process helps her move forward with with her life with so much hope, courage, support and love. To follow and support Juliana, follow along on Instagram, check out her website, https://www.naufss.com and check out Photo Trouvée Magazine - a contemporary art platform with a focus on vintage found photographs and nostalgia.

On this episode Paige shares her experience snorkeling for the first time in Aruba and how jumping off the cliff to do something you've never done before isn't always the best idea. Paige relates her silly snorkeling story to conquering new experiences and how asking the hard questions and doing the research before jumping off that cliff into the unknown will make you feel more in control. To follow and support Paige, follow along on Instagram or check out her website paigelindseydesign.com

On this episode, Paige chats about what it means to build a community. Paige chats about the art of community building, exploring the power of connection, shared values, and meaningful interactions.Fostering a community and creating a space where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued goes beyond mere numbers. Next time you find yourself in a challenging situation within your business, don't hesitate to turn to those who support you for advice and assistance. To follow and support Paige, follow along on Instagram @paigelindseydesign and www.paigelindseydesign.com. Enjoy the episode!

On this episode, Paige chats with the bubbly and kind soul Mabz (Chalked by Mabz). This conversation is casual, fun, light hearted, and all about why it is so scary to start the things we want to do. Paige and Mabz chat about the challenges they face when it comes to putting plans into action and why the act of getting started can feel overwhelming and intimidating. In addition to the why behind the scariness of starting stuff, these two artists chat about motherhood, work/life balance and more!To follow and support Mabz, follow along on Instagram and check out her website.

On this episode, Paige shares her own tips and tricks on how to stay motivated during slower months. If you are local to York, ME come stop by the Yours Truly group art show at the Blue Door Gallery. Paige would love to see you! Opening reception is January 20, 2024 from 5-9pm EST. more details and info can be found on Paige's website https://www.paigelindseydesign.com/workshopssMartina Calvi is the amazing master scrapbook/collage person she mentioned on this episode. Check out her work here - https://www.instagram.com/martinamartian

On today's episode Paige chats about finding your own style as an artist. Paige shares her own art style story journey, the book How To Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon, her experience preparing for a gallery show and helpful tips to help you find an artistic style that is uniquely all your own. To follow and support Paige, please leave a review on itunes, follow along on Instagram @paigelindseydesign or join her newsletter to always be up to date with all of the things - art, workshops, events, galleries etc. Enjoy the episode!

On this episode, Paige chats with Molly Supple, a nature-driven artist, dreamer and mom. Molly shares her journey from a 9-5 in pharmaceuticals to finding her creative voice. After quitting her day job, she finally had the freedom to fully embrace her art's intuitive and organic nature. When Molly creates, she aims for each piece to resonate with the subtle beauty in nature and life that often goes unnoticed.Molly paintings draw inspiration from nature's intricate details, from the grain of tree bark to the crunch of autumn leaves, often spark my creativity. When Molly is not in her studio, you'll find her wandering through antique stores, captivated by the untold stories behind each unique object. Paige and Molly have such a fun time chatting about skincare, mom life, thrifting, styaing curious when creating, and Molly's journey from pharmaceutical sales to creating meaningful pieces inspired by nature. To follow and support Molly, follow along on Instagram and check out her website.

On this episode Paige chats with Daphne Rae from Daphne Rae Creative . Daphne shares her journey from studing entrepreurship to pursuing a career in the corporate tech space, to finding the courage to take the leap to pursue her art full time. Paige and Daphne talk about the pros and cons of working for a coporate company and the why behind her decision to leave tech. Paige and Daphne chat about burn out, their mental health challenges and how listening to others stories can help us feel more supported and empowered to puruse our goals and dreams. To follow and support Daphne, follow along on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/daphneraecreative and check out her Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/daphneraecreative

On this episode, Paige chats with her long time friend, Katelyn and together they discus ways to focus your energy on creating and NOT on your never ending lists of to-dos. Katelyn is a registered dietitian AND an online business manager (OBM) for Artists & Creative Entrepreneurs who sell their art and creative services online.Katelyn shares her journey of becoming a Registered Dietitian and how trying a variety of different things throughout the course of her career has paved the path to her love of creating systems and automations not only for herself but for others. Katelyn thrives on setting up systems and managing all of the moving parts that go on behind the scenes to keep creative businesses humming. Katelyn shares how implementing order and accountability into her client's never-ending task lists helps them focus their energy on creating! Paige and Katelyn also talk about why Online Business Managers are helpful and why artists and creatives need a little xtra guidance when it comes to the admin and business side of their creative business.If you are interested in learning more about Katelyn's Online Business Management offerings, check out https://forms.gle/Z1ciYuLKbrhA3uFy6

On this episode, Paige chats with her childhood dance friend, Kayleigh, an Embodiment & Nervous System Coach. Kayleigh shares her beautiful journey of transition from a designer living in New York City to following the gravitational pull of her intuition and the universe that was leading her to the other side of the country to pursue a Masters in Integrative Health. Paige and Kayleigh chat about toxic female CEO behavior, Kayleigh's experience with burnout and working in tech health and the why behind pursuing her own business as an Embodiment & Nervous System Coach. This episode is a fun one filled with Jersey girl energy that you won't want to miss out on! To learn more about Kayleigh's new coaching project, The Unscripted Life Project check out her story that sparked the inspiration behind the project - https://www.kayleighm.com/project-unscripted The Unscripted Life Project: Between 10/1/23 - 11/15/23, Kayleigh is gifting 30 courageously curious people a 90-minute coaching call. This project is an invitation to break the limiting internal scripts, patterns and stories that have been on an endless loop. Through this project call, Kayleigh hopes to empower people to untether from the scripts of the past to trailblazer the path of the future version they want to be.To follow and support Kayleigh, check out https://www.kayleighm.com/link-in-bio

On this episode, Paige brings back her art bestie, Laurel from Laurel Greenfield Art and this conversation is all about their experiences with Online Coaches. Laurel shares her experience with coaches and why she continued to put money into coaches and their programs. Laurel is 100% transparent about the amount of debt she accrued, her mental health during this time in her life and what she learned when she stopped putting all of her trust in online coaches. Laurel shares how there is no one way to grow your art business, anyone who is promising a secret is lying, we are smart enough to make our OWN choices for our art business, and red flags to look for in a coach or course sales pages. If you ever find yourself in a moment of desperation or in need of someone giving you all the secrets and answers in order to grow a successful creative business…take a deep breathe and give this episode a listen! To Listen to the Marketing Muckraking Podcast Laurel mentions in the episode - Check out The Online Business Family Tree 4 pt. series - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thomas-edison-to-tony-robbins-the-online-business/id1567239956?i=1000623323412 To follow and support Laurel and her art business, check out her website, https://www.laurelgreenfieldart.com and follow along on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/laurelgreenfieldart/

On this episode, Paige chats with the beautiful soul Marjolaine. Marjolaine is a Visionary Decision-Making Coach that helps multipassionate creatives at a turning point figure out their next steps and consistently show-up for their holistic vision.Paige and Marjolaine chat about what it means to be a multi passionate creative, and how multi-passionate creatives can navigate their goals and dreams and turn them into a reality. Marjolaine chats about abundance, taking leaps and what it looks like to fully give yourself permission to take risks in order to live a beautiful life, full of abundance and love. To follow and support Marjolaine, follow @morningmarjolaine on Instagram. For free visualizations, check out https://aumrituals.com/links.

On this episode, Paige brings back long time friend, Erica from The Blank Canvas Company to catch up on life and share her journey from full time product marketer to working for herself doing freelance marketing and focusing on her art business. Paige and Erica share their experiences with being laid off and how unfortunate events can be the universe's way of creating space in your life for new opportunities. Paige and Erica chat about their experiences painting murals and how one on one connection and authentic conversations can lead you to beautiful collaborations, as well as opportunities to create in spaces you never thought were possible. To follow and support Erica, check out https://www.theblankcanvascompany.com and https://www.instagram.com/theblankcanvasco

On this episode, Paige shares her thoughts on being a new mom and how interacting with complete strangers on her hot girl walks sparks interest in complimenting complete strangers. Enjoy this light hearted episode about kindness, new mom life and spreading more love and support to those who inspire you.

On this episode, Paige chats with Stop-Motion Artist/Creative Entrepreneur, Colette Peri. Colette weaves magic into advertisements, marketing strategies and everyday life and is on a mission to empower her clients to unlock their creativity, awaken their imagination and take risks in pursing what they love!Coco shares her amazing, very real and relatable journey on how she went from working in marketing to part time freelancing stop-motion and photogrpahy work, to being rejected from big tech companies to allowing herself to take a chance on herself during a time of uncertainty, rejection and failure. Paige and Coco share their experiemces with failure and and how rejection has helped them both achieve personal success with their creative careers.This episode is for anyone feeling defeated from failure and rejection. Being rejected royally sucks, but in order to achieve your true potential, you need to learn how to face rejection and failure head on in order to open a new door to personal growth and success. Hopefully this conversation will inspire you to fail faster and to take more chances on yourself!To follow and support Colette Peri, check out her website, https://coletteperi.com and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/colette.peri

Paige gets a direct message on Instagram from a virtual art pal, Caroline from Le Petit Brush. Paige turns this casual DM conversation into a full on podcast episode that is a little bit different and totally impromptu than the usual podcast format. Carolina is interested in collaborating with local businesses to facilitate her own watercolor workshops and is curious how to approach and pitch her workshop ideas to potential clients. Paige shares her experience and knowledge of moving, building her network from scratch and how to build authentic relationships with local shops, which leads to hosting really fun workshop events for the community. Caroline asks a lot of really great questions on best watercolor workshop practices and Paige answers Carolina's questions by sharing stories, helpful tips, tricks, and her knowledge/expertise on various ways to build confidence, grow your network, and create fun events for your community to enjoy. Follow and support Carolina by following https://www.instagram.com/lepetitbrush on Instagram and check out her website, https://www.lepetitbrush.com to learn more about her painting and workshop offerings!

On this episode of Paige's Pod, Paige has the pleasure of having her fist in studio podcast session with her dear friend, Amy Tilton from Home Remedy Studio. Amy shares her journey and experience of art school, art education and self employment as an artist. Paige and Amy cover an array of conversation topics such as pushing limits, setting boundaries, thrifting, sustainability, mistake making and the feeling of being part of something that is beautiful and bigger than one could ever imagine. To follow and support Amy, please follow https://www.instagram.com/homeremedystudio on Instagram and check out her website https://www.homeremedystudio.com to learn more about her work, as well as her art class offerings for kids and adults in Seatcoast New Hampshire. Happy listening!

On this episode, Paige has the pleasure of chatting with Catie from CRW Ceramics. Catie is a New Hampshire potter, high school art teacher and soon to be mom! Catie and Paige both attended the University of New Hampshire (unfortunately they only had one drawing class together) and reminisce about their experience attending UNH. Catie shares her experience majoring in communications and then switching to art and education and the why behind her decision to become an art teacher. Catie shares how she got started with her art business and the organic growth Instagram had to offer before the social media platform transitioned to video creation and heavy ad promotion. Catie is an expecting mother and Paige and Catie share their hopes, dreams and fears about embarking on this new motherhood journey of theirs. They both share similar ideas and beliefs when it comes to work/life/baby balance and dive into an array of topics that will leave you feeling like you had the best hang out sesh with friends. To follow and support Catie please follow her on Instagram, www.instagram.com/crw_designs and her website, https://crwdesignsceramics.com

On this episode, Paige shares some pretty exciting news, she's pregnant! Paige chats about her current pregnancy journey and what the future holds for her and her art business. Paige shares her experience with miscarriage as well as her current experience with sub chorionic hematoma during pregnancy. Paige expresses how the hard challenges life throws your way can make you hyper focussed, aware and completely in the moment. Life challenges we face can also make your entire world come to complete halt and stop everything that you're doing in order to heal, process and reflect. Paige chats about her hopes, fears and dreams when it comes to motherhood and running a business. She also shares her thoughts on dreaming big and really wanting something out of life - If you really want to achieve something, you should do anything and everything to make it work. To follow and support Paige please visit her website paigelindseydesign.com or @paigelindseydesign on Instagram.

On this episode, Paige chats with the inspiring Katy Murray of Katy Murray Photography. Katy and Paige chat about her love for photography and how she finds balance, while managing her many hats as a photographer, educator, mother, small business owner AND working a full time job.Katy shares her experience maneuvering through life's challenges and responsibilities and how time blocking, time management, and systems can help incorporate balance and keep you sane (most of the time). Katy expresses how being intentional with your time allows you to have a set plan or routine that allows you to switch from one hat to the other. Paige and Katy discuss what it looks like to pivot your business, motherhood, setting boundaries, the power of a good support system and what it means to simply let go.To follow and support Katy, listen to her podcast The Ginger Biz https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ginger-biz/id1623517162 and check out her website https://www.katymurrayphotography.com and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/katyandco.va

On this episode, Paige chats with Gabbie Kellie, Founder of WEM and cash management coach for super moms. Gabbie shares her journey working in financial auditing and her experience with the “corporate hustle and grind” in order to climb the corporate latter. Paige and Gabbie chat about her career shift from financial auditing to mompreneur.Gabbie explains the why behind WEM and the importance of helping small businesses “do their finances” as well as bond over the awareness that there was a gap that existed for mompreneurs whose specific needs weren't being seen or heard. Gabbie and Paige discuss their need for perfection, safety and survival, as well as how millennials self worth is tied to others perception of who we are and waiting to have kids/knowing when the right time is to start a family, build a business and find financial freedom. Make sure to check out Gabbie and her amazing company WEM by visiting WEM's website https://www.wem.co and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/wemfinancial

On this episode of Paige's Pod, Paige rings in the new year with a solo chat about goals and ways you can achieve those big dreams and goals swirling around in your head. Paige shares her own personal long term goals and how she plans to achieve them through objectives and key results. Get excited for a little astrology tip at the end of the episode from Paige's friend, Kaitlyn Dear from Clexo on when the best time to start thinking about goals and new year resolutions truly is! Enjoy the episode and get excited what's in store for Paige's Pod in 2023. To follow and support Paige, check out @paigelindseydesign on Instagram and www.paigelindseydesign.com

On this episode, Paige chats with her friend and fellow Scorpio sister, Kaitlyn Dear the fabulous and energizing force behind her art business, Clexo.Kailyn has a love for astrology and Paige has a deeply rooted fascination for astrology, which results in the beginning their conversation diving right into an intense birth chart reading. Kaitlyn reads Paige's birth chart, explains the different layers of being a Scorpio and how astrology ties into her own art and creative practice. After a fascinating and candid conversation about birth charts and souls meeting in a past life, Kaitlyn shares her journey of becoming a full time ARTrepreneur. Kaitlyn chat about how she was introduced to art, studying communications and design and her experience working as a telemarketer at Quicken Loans working the “Wolf of Wall Street” 9-5 cubical life.Paige and Kaitlyn share cross country road trip experiences, relationship stories, goals and dreams and at the very end of the episode, Kaitlyn explains the why behind her art business name, Clexo. Enjoy the episode and to follow and support Kaitlyn, check out https://www.clexo.org and https://www.instagram.com/clexoBook Recommendation - Many Lives, Many Masters by Brian Weisshttps://www.brianweiss.com/about-the-books/many-lives-many-masters/

On this episode, Paige chats with her friend Magdalena (Magda) from Magdalena Creative. Magda is a full time designer with a passion for creating modern, fun and eclectic illustrative wall art, cards, homewares and much more! Her work is inspired by nature, animals and loves to paint quirky, colorful pieces that are full of character and life.Paige and Magda chat about her move from Poland to Scotland to study Graphic Design for Digital media, working full time as a designer/illustrator and starting to make "bits and bobs" in her spare time. Her spare time creations led to opening her Etsy shop, participating in makers markets where she showcases a variety of wall art prints, cards, and homewares.Paige learns about the gaming world as Magda shares her experience learning English and meeting her partner of 12 years through gaming. The end of this episodes focuses on Magda's use of responsible packaging - recyclable, biodegradable, reusable, and NO plastics. Her prints come in the simplest, most basic packaging. She uses as few elements as possible to package products, creating an exciting experience, yet avoiding unnecessary waste. All of this without compromising on the quality and longevity of the print.To follow and support Magda, check out her website - https://www.magdalenacreative.co.uk , Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/magda_creative and wholesale website - https://magdalenacreative.faire.com

On this episode Paige sits down and chats with the multitalented Rosilyn Holladay! From floral paintings, live wedding paintings, motherhood, and dental hygiene, Rosilyn has done it all! Paige and Rosilyn discuss the difficulty of being an artist who is past the beginner stage but not quite a professional. They encourage others to reach out and not to undervalue their worth regardless of level. Rosilyn started pursuing an art career in college but then abandoned that dream to become a dental hygienist. Soon after, she returned to art and opened an art gallery. Rosilyn now does live wedding painting and sells artwork. Rosilyn points out the importance of continuing to learn even if one considers themselves accomplished stating, "...always have bigger dreams to reach out to."Check out Rosiyln's websites!Rosiyln's instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rholladay.art/ Rosilyn's art website - https://www.rholladayart.com/

On today's episode Paige chats with her husband Sam about business, the crypto world, and what NFTs mean for artists and creators. Sam, who works in business and strategies, originally went to school to study accounting and entrepreneurship in hopes of opening his own business, saying “accounting is the language of business.” As he migrated through the different divisions of the business world he learned about crypto currency and NFTs.The beauty of NFTs is that it creates value for communities as well as value for the creator, states Sam. He breaks down the large, intimidating world of crypto currency and what potential it has for creators. Sam also points out that the key to navigating this space is having a community, without it the hype surrounding crypto will become nothing.Check out and follow Sam's pages!Sam's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sammagnant/ Sam's Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3hmL9uTl155MoFm3BOW3nS?si=OflO_yaSTY6lupF7kx40MA&nd=1Sam's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkBfgT6aO0M-OYzqrG951FQ?view_as=subscriber