Podcast appearances and mentions of stacie bloomfield

In this special season finale, Stacie sits down with someone very close to her heart—her sister, Angie Classen. Many people know Stacie as the face of Gingiber and Learn with Stacie Bloomfield, but behind the scenes, Angie is an essential part of the team. Together, they share the journey of working as sisters, growing a thriving art business, and the lessons they've learned about trust, resilience, and navigating the challenges of running a company with family. This heartfelt conversation is filled with wisdom for creatives looking to build sustainable businesses—especially those who may be hesitant to ask for help or delegate. If you've ever wondered what it's like to mix family and business, this episode is full of honest insights, personal stories, and valuable takeaways.   Today on Art + Audience: Season One Finale: Stacie reflects on the journey of this podcast and why taking seasonal breaks is important for creative growth. Meet Angie Classen: Stacie introduces her sister, Angie, who plays a critical role in the business. They share how their careers unexpectedly became intertwined. The Importance of Asking for Help: Many creatives hesitate to delegate. Angie highlights how Stacie's ability to invite others into her business helped scale Gingiber into a seven-figure brand. Balancing Strengths: Stacie and Angie have complementary skills—Stacie's quick decision-making and creative energy meet Angie's methodical approach and organizational strengths. Together, they make the perfect team. Navigating Conflict and Growth: Family businesses come with unique challenges, but open communication, trust, and knowing when to push through difficulties have been key to their success. Scaling Gingiber: How Stacie took a big swing by trusting Angie to take on a leadership role in product management—despite conventional business advice warning against family in leadership. Making Space for Others: The power of hiring team members who bring new talents to the table, and how letting go of control creates space for even greater success. Sisterhood & Support: Beyond business, Stacie and Angie share how their bond has deepened over time, creating a foundation of support in both work and life. The Power of Creative Community: Why finding “pace setters” in business—whether a sister or a mastermind group—is essential for growth. Connect with Stacie Bloomfield: Subscribe, Rate and Review: Art + Audience Podcast Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart  Facebook: @ShopGingiber Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber Got questions? Call the Art + Audience Podcast hotline: (479) 966-9561  

In this episode, Stacie welcomes the vibrantly passionate Shelly Kim, the artist behind Letters by Shells. Shelly shares her incredible journey from discovering art as a stress-relief hobby to building a thriving business that has embraced a multitude of creative outlets, including lettering, digital art, and DIY projects. Discover how Shelly navigated periods of burnout, found joy in artistic exploration, and learned the invaluable lesson of outsourcing to sustain her passion.   Today on Art + Audience: Shelly's Art Origin Story: How art transformed from a simple hobby into a full-fledged career. Initially, Shelly began lettering to unwind from work stress and found joy in creating without constraints. The Evolution of Craft: Shelly explains how experimenting with various art mediums, from watercolors to digital iPad drawings, helped rejuvenate her love for creativity, especially during the pandemic. Authenticity Over Niche: Insights into why Shelly chose not to confine herself to a single artistic niche, allowing her work to evolve organically and leading to unexpected opportunities like press-on nail collaborations and partnerships with major brands like Michaels. Outsourcing and Support: Shelly candidly shares the turning point when she realized the necessity of asking for help to prevent burnout. She highlights her initial struggle with accomplishing tasks  and how hiring a video editor and virtual assistant has positively impacted her workload and creativity. Lessons from Mistakes: The importance of not overloading oneself and learning to delegate effectively—crucial takeaways for any creative entrepreneur. Advice for Artists: Shelly's encouragement for artists to celebrate their achievements, no matter how small, and to stay connected to the joy that sparked their creative journey.   Connect with Shelly Kim: Instagram: @lettersbyshells Website: lettersbyshells.com Connect with Stacie Bloomfield: Subscribe, Rate and Review: Art + Audience Podcast Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart  Facebook: @ShopGingiber Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber Join the Creative Powerhouse Society and build a profitable art business with Stacie Bloomfield, visit leverageyourart.com/membership or email classes@gingiber.com

Do you feel like there are too many options when it comes to how you run your art business? Do you feel a lack of direction and clarity? Join me in this episode, as I share my art journey story and 3 tips I wish I would have had starting my art business to have a clear vision, master revenue streams, and stay true to my 'why.' ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐️Sign up for Stacie Bloomfield's 8-week course “Leverage Your Art”, TODAY August 29, 2023 is the last day to enroll. When you sign up with my Affiliate Link, you will get a bonus coaching call with me. ⭐️Download my worksheet to guide you in decision making! ⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and more. ⭐Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Dive into this special episode as former guest Colleen Underwood leads me in a heartfelt conversation by reflecting on my first year of podcasting. I unpack embracing identity shifts, the transformative power of consistency and discipline, and finding growth, self-love, and healing through following your true calling. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, where stepping into new roles and continuous growth "reshape your path into a meaningful road to call home." ⭐Join the GIVEAWAYS THIS WEEK (August 22-26) by joining my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠ ☕⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Birthday Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for Stacie Bloomfield's 8-week course “Leverage Your Art” TODAY through August 29th! When you sign up with my Affiliate Link, you will get a bonus coaching call with me. ⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and more. ⭐Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Stacie Bloomfield, a former Starbucks barista turned founder of Gingiber, a multimillion-dollar online art and education business. Discover how Stacie's unwavering perseverance and intentional introspection has created something that is bigger than herself. How did she get there? Stacie discusses how to overcome bottlenecks in your business, moving past a scarcity mindset, and embracing the power of visualization. Ready to join for Stacie's FREE Mini Course "The Artist's Side Hustle"?  SIGN UP TODAY! Class Starts August 15th! ⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠show notes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and more. ⭐Follow along on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐Sign Up for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEWSLETTER⁠ ☕⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠

Do you want to unleash that creative powerhouse that resides within you? Then you absolutely cannot miss my chat with Stacie Bloomfield. This design dynamo was just named a 2022 40 Under 40 Honoree by Stationery Trends and Gift Shop Plus magazines, and it will become pretty apparent, pretty quickly, why I gave her a perfect score when I judged the entries.  Stacie literally grew Gingiber, her Arkansas paper and home goods company, from her kitchen table to a seven-figure business now carried by over 1000 stores around the globe. Interestingly, her Gingiber journey began when she couldn't find nursery art she liked for her childrens' rooms, but as her children have grown, so too has her voice blossomed.But Stacie didn't stop there. Genuinely wanting to encourage other makers, she founded The Creative Powerhouse Society. Stacie is as transparent as she is vulnerable, sharing every last pitfall and win, and ultimately freeing everyone in her powerful orbit to forge their own path, and completely customize it to their liking no less. From the potential hazards of sharing your personal views to the knowledge that your follower count does not dictate your income, Stacie drops bits of creative and entrepreneurial wisdom like proverbial crumbs in the forest for us all to follow. Miss this empowering episode at your own risk! 

In this episode I chat to illustrator and creative, Stacie Bloomfield. We had a wonderful (nearly hour-long) chat about all things creative including her thoughts on why you need to give yourself margin in your creative pursuits. Stacie talks about her illustration business, why she takes herself off on creative retreats and shares some truly inspiring quotes on creativity too. This really was an inspiring conversation for me and I hope you find it does the same to you too. About Stacie Acclaimed Surface Designer, Author, Entrepreneur and Sought After Teacher. Spend 5 minutes with Stacie Bloomfield, and you will immediately be ignited by her ENTHUSIASM and PASSION for helping creative entrepreneurs. She is a living idea factory. Her energy is contagious. Best of all, she practices what she preaches: that we were MADE TO ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER. Stacie has been creating artwork for brands and products around the world since 2009. Over the past several years, Stacie has traveled and taught to hundreds of students around the country, sharing her passion for design, making, and business growth. Her journey of being an illustrator began out of necessity: to financially support her husband who was a graduate student and to take care of her growing family. Through hard work, determination, and A LOT of trial and error, Stacie has become a force in the creative world, earning respect from her peers with her transparency, vulnerability, and dedication to the industry. Her illustration business, Gingiber, is now a thriving company with products sold in over 800 stores and has licensing deals with major brands. Monthly Membership: Creative Powerhouse Society (enrollment reopens in October) https://www.leverageyourart.com/membership Products at Gingiber www.gingiber.com Book: Give Yourself Margin: https://gingiber.com/products/a-give-yourself-margin-book-lya?variant=39433349070936 Free Income Stream Guide: https://learn.staciebloomfield.com/guide More Information For more information about this podcast please visit the Creativity Talks webpage here: www.creativitytalkspodcast.co.uk If you have enjoyed this podcast you can support me on KoFi here: https://ko-fi.com/susanyeates You can also find me online at www.susanyeates.co.uk or on Instagram @learninglinocut

I remember hearing things like, "Don't be an artist. You can never earn a good income that way." Stacie is here to prove that idea wrong. In this episode we cover: Stacie's story on becoming a successful artist. Different revenue stream ideas for artists. Different business aspects creative needs to think about. The 'Leverage Your Artwork' course. Learn how and when Stacie crossed the Million Dollar Income mark When and how to hire people to help you with your business.

Hey friends! Considering additional revenue streams for your business? Ever thought about licensing? It’s true that most of the seasoned product based businesses have multiple arms of their business: they might sell wholesale, retail, license art, have a brick & mortar shop or offer drop shipping….. there are a lot of ways to build a profitable, sustainable business.   That’s why I brought on Stacie Bloomfield. Stace has an abundance of experience in licensing and has been creating artwork for brands and products since 2009. Her brand, Gingiber, has products sold in more than 800 stores. In 2020, Stacy began educating the creative community about licensing through her course Leverage Your Art AND she published her first book!   ON TODAY’S EPISODE: How she didn’t always envision the business she runs today Her path of starting her business How she stumbled across her first licensing deal Why you have to think of pitching as a numbers game What artists need to prepare prior to pitching licensing deals How Stacie approaches her art licensing The pros and cons of licensing your art Best strategies for getting in front of licensing partners How to put your best foot forward when negotiating licensing deals Ranges you can expect for rates for one off designs How she had to adjust her business model in 2020 What she wishes she knew before licensing her artwork Tools and systems she uses in her business FOR FULL SHOW NOTES, RESOURCES AND A TRANSCRIPT, HEAD TO BIT.LY/PTPEP203 SLOW STEADY GROWTH ARE HOW STRONG BUSINESSES ARE BUILT Building a business is a long game, won with patience, fortitude, intentional decisions and passion.​ Inside Proof to Product LABS, you’ll receive the support, education and accountability to move your business towards your goals.   ​Join Proof to Product Labs, our 12-month group coaching program built specifically for product based business owners: https://www.prooftoproduct.com/labs FOLLOW PROOF TO PRODUCT Follow Proof to Product on Instagram for the latest updates: https://www.instagram.com/prooftoproduct/ JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST If you'd like to receive more information about our upcoming episodes of Proof to Product including show notes and information about our guests, head over to www.prooftoproduct.com and sign up for our email list.   Be sure SUBSCRIBE, REVIEW and SHARE Proof to Product with all of the product based business owners that you know!

Laura and Nikki interview Stacie Bloomfield, a perfect example of a Startist. Stacie has been creating artwork for brands and products around the world since 2009. Today we learn more about how her illustration business, Gingiber, went from an Etsy start to the thriving company that exists today. Gingiber has had products sold in over 800 stores, along with licensing deals with major product brands. Stacie’s a Moda fabric designer, a published author, and an amazing educator. At a time last year when product based businesses were really suffering, Stacie pivoted and shifted her focus into teaching all the amazing knowledge she’s learned over the last decade to other artists, to show them how to leverage their artwork across multiple revenue streams. She’s the creator of the Leverage Your Art course, as well as the Creative Powerhouse Society membership. She’s incredibly passionate about the industry and super generous with all of her knowledge. We’re excited to have her share that knowledge today with you. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Stacie's Startist story and Etsy beginnings (2:32) Getting started with wholesale and working with Grace Kang (6:23) Exhibiting at trade shows (12:54) Finding her own voice (16:30) Growing her social media presence and wholesale business (18:25) Getting into licensing (22:37) The importance of multiple revenue streams (28:34) Working with a business accelerator (30:53) Growing her business (34:32) What would Stacie do differently? Advice she would give her past self (37:47) Pivoting her business in 2020 (43:51) Creating the Leverage Your Art course (49:52) How Stacie manages her time, projects and team (55:43) The story behind her book, Give Yourself Margin (1:03:47) Creating live art retreats and the importance of self-care (1:07:30) Launching the Creative Powerhouse Society membership (1:12:11) Having the courage to ask for help  (1:15:50) How her brand name Gingiber was chosen (1:21:24) Stacie’s free 52-page guide to creating multiple income streams in your creative business (1:22:50)   Read more and find links to all mentioned resources in the STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES: startistsociety.com/staciebloomfield JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/ FOLLOW STARTIST SOCIETY ON INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/startistsociety/ LIKE WHAT YOU HEAR? BUY US A COFFEE BOURBON: buymeacoffee.com/startistsociety/

In this week’s episode of Rogue Creators, Bryan Fittin and Loren Lewis chat with Stacie Bloomfield, founder of Gingiber. Stacie is an author, teacher, artist, and business owner - a true creative entrepreneur. After restructuring her business and making a few life changes, Stacie saw Gingiber grow rapidly. Doubling its revenue over the last year, Gingiber is now a million-dollar company, and it’s still growing! Tune in to hear Bryan, Loren, and Stacie talk about Gingiber, giving content away for free, prioritizing mental health, and accidentally watching Midsommar.

Welcome back everyone! This week, Caleb Talley, Jeff Amerine, and Matthew Ward talk with Stacie Bloomfield, founder and artist of Gingiber. Gingiber is a creative company that aims to encourage and inspire others to live their fullest lives through workshops, products, and other areas. In this episode, some of the insightful information you will get to hear about include: Gingiber's pivot during COVID-19, the process behind creating a timeless product, and the management of quality behind a product. Listen in on this great episode!

Summers spent without a TV turned me into an avid reader from a very young age. I read fiction every evening after a busy day to unwind, and I read non-fiction because I love learning new things. I read a lot during the summer and at our cottage in front of the fire during the cooler months. When I really get into a book I underline things, take notes and add post-its. Yep, I'm just that kind of person.Reading and dreaming, I do a lot of it. In the past five years I have devoured every book I could find about getting your creative business up and running. Books on how to package and market your items, how to know if you are profitable, I could go on and on. In this episode I share three great books found on my colour-coded bookshelf. I promise more to come.We'll also hear book recommendations from Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine and Stacie Bloomfield from Gingiber.In this episode we cover:‘How to Style Your Brand' by Fiona Humberstone‘Show Your Work' by Austin Kleon‘Your Press Release if Breaking my Heart' by Janet MurraySubscribe / Leave a ReviewHave you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I'd recommend you do it now so you don't miss an episode. The line-up for the coming year looks amazing and without subscribing you'll likely miss out on them. Subscribe on itunes here.Want to share a little love for the Podcast? That would certainly make my day. Please leave a review on itunes. These reviews help other makers and creative folks find and connect with the podcast plus they are just wonderful for me to read. Click here to review, then select Ratings and Reviews, and then select Write a Review and share what you love about the podcast. Thank you SO much.Mentioned in this episode:‘Finding Your Creative Style' by Lisa CongdonWasting too many eggs while learning to cook (there is no link for that, just had to put it in here).

Summers spent without a TV turned me into an avid reader from a very young age. I read fiction every evening after a busy day to unwind, and I read non-fiction because I love learning new things. I read a lot during the summer and at our cottage in front of the fire during the cooler months. When I really get into a book I underline things, take notes and add post-its. Yep, I’m just that kind of person.Reading and dreaming, I do a lot of it. In the past five years I have devoured every book I could find about getting your creative business up and running. Books on how to package and market your items, how to know if you are profitable, I could go on and on. In this episode I share three great books found on my colour-coded bookshelf. I promise more to come.We’ll also hear book recommendations from Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine and Stacie Bloomfield from Gingiber.In this episode we cover:‘How to Style Your Brand’ by Fiona Humberstone‘Show Your Work’ by Austin Kleon‘Your Press Release if Breaking my Heart’ by Janet MurraySubscribe / Leave a ReviewHave you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I’d recommend you do it now so you don’t miss an episode. The line-up for the coming year looks amazing and without subscribing you’ll likely miss out on them. Subscribe on itunes here.Want to share a little love for the Podcast? That would certainly make my day. Please leave a review on itunes. These reviews help other makers and creative folks find and connect with the podcast plus they are just wonderful for me to read. Click here to review, then select Ratings and Reviews, and then select Write a Review and share what you love about the podcast. Thank you SO much.Mentioned in this episode:‘Finding Your Creative Style’ by Lisa CongdonWasting too many eggs while learning to cook (there is no link for that, just had to put it in here).

In episode eight I'm thrilled to welcome Stacie Bloomfield to the show. An artist, author, teacher, and all around girl-Friday, Stacie is a truly inspiring creative entrepreneur. I am so looking forward to her latest book coming out in September, Give Yourself Margin (available for preorder).One of the things I have admire most about Stacie is her absolute gift for thinking outside the box. When her brick and mortar store closed down due to Covid-19 she immediately started thinking up ideas to be able to still run her business and pay her employees. Listening to her speak about pivoting within her business to meet the needs of her community is wonderful.In this episode we cover:Why connecting with, and serving your community is so important.The importance of giving more that you get.Challenging yourself to think of ways to shift your business to reach your audience during this time.Subscribe / Leave a ReviewHave you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I'd recommend you do it now so you don't miss an episode. The line-up for the coming year looks amazing and without subscribing you'll likely miss out on them. Subscribe on itunes here.Want to share a little love for the Podcast? That would certainly make my day. Please leave a review on itunes. These reviews help other makers and creative folks find and connect with the podcast plus they are just wonderful for me to read. Head to itunes to review, then select Ratings and Reviews, and then select Write a Review and share what you love about the podcast. Thank you SO much.Mentioned in this episode:Skillshare Stacie's ‘Daily Dose of Inspiration'‘Leverage Your Artwork' art licensing courseSuper-fun crafting kits

In episode eight I’m thrilled to welcome Stacie Bloomfield to the show. An artist, author, teacher, and all around girl-Friday, Stacie is a truly inspiring creative entrepreneur. I am so looking forward to her latest book coming out in September, Give Yourself Margin (available for preorder).One of the things I have admire most about Stacie is her absolute gift for thinking outside the box. When her brick and mortar store closed down due to Covid-19 she immediately started thinking up ideas to be able to still run her business and pay her employees. Listening to her speak about pivoting within her business to meet the needs of her community is wonderful.In this episode we cover:Why connecting with, and serving your community is so important.The importance of giving more that you get.Challenging yourself to think of ways to shift your business to reach your audience during this time.Subscribe / Leave a ReviewHave you subscribed to my podcast? If not, I’d recommend you do it now so you don’t miss an episode. The line-up for the coming year looks amazing and without subscribing you’ll likely miss out on them. Subscribe on itunes here.Want to share a little love for the Podcast? That would certainly make my day. Please leave a review on itunes. These reviews help other makers and creative folks find and connect with the podcast plus they are just wonderful for me to read. Head to itunes to review, then select Ratings and Reviews, and then select Write a Review and share what you love about the podcast. Thank you SO much.Mentioned in this episode:Skillshare Stacie’s ‘Daily Dose of Inspiration’‘Leverage Your Artwork’ art licensing courseSuper-fun crafting kits

On today’s episode of the While She Naps podcast we’re talking about building an illustration business with my guest, Stacie Bloomfield. Stacie Bloomfield is the founder of the company Gingiber, based in Springdale Arkansas. She is an illustrator and printmaker who sells prints, stationery, fabric, and homewares in over 500 retail outlets around the country. She has collaborated with many retailers, including West Elm, Brooklyn Industries, The Land of Nod (now Crate & Kids), Moda Fabrics, Chasing Paper Wallpaper, and has been featured on Design Sponge, Martha Stewart.com, and others. She is also one of the founders of the Creative Social Retreat. +++++ Today’s episode is sponsored by AmyBarickman.com. Amy’s award-winning book, Vintage Notions: An inspirational guide to needlework, cooking, sewing, fashion & fun! shares lessons and wisdom from The Woman’s Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences which was founded in 1916 by Mary Brooks Picken, who Amy coined “the fairy godmother of modern sewing”.   Amy’s site offers a wealth of inspiration and information based on her extensive collection of vintage sewing and fashion treasures. Follow her blog and newsletter as she curates timeless wisdom, fascinating stories, and handmade style. Join & receive the “Welcome” printable which includes labels and recipe cards as well as a Magic Pattern for the Cropped Jacket.  Subscribe to the Amy Barickman Studio YouTube Channel for more Vintage Made Modern inspiration.   +++++   Get the full show notes for this episode on my blog, whileshenaps.com, where you can sign up for my email newsletter to get the best in sewing, blogging, and small business delivered right to your inbox each week. 

Fun Warning! I do talk about inducing labor and pregnancy in general. I also talk heavily about anxiety in this episodeIn this episode of Rainy Day Diaries, I share openly about my pregnancy and birth story. I share about my HOW BAD my anxiety was, how mean other mothers can be, and the most important part.... that there is NO “one” birth or pregnancy story, EVER!!! And that's okay. If yours doesn't look or feel like what you see in movies or television, that's okay!! We are all different and our bodies are different. AND if you're feeling incredibly ANXIOUS about the thoughts of even being a parent or if you're cut our for this, that's okay too! I was right there with you!!Also... learn about WHY Pelicans helped me give birth! Hooray!Double also… forgive me! I am NOT a doctor, so if I explain any medical stuff wrong, sorry! My bad! lol*Mentionables:Pregnancy / Gestational DiabetesMansplaning Doctors!HSP Mama Blog!Waitress - The Musical!JJ Heller's Song, Meant To Be.Stacie Bloomfield's episode of Rainy Day Diaries!Head to the show notes to read the rest! www.jenipherlyn.com/blog/40PS: YOU get to listen to hear me awkwardly talk about how to induce labor! Whoo Hoo! Lucky you!!

Today’s episode of Rainy Day Diaries is with Stacie Bloomfield from Gingiber. She has SO many wise nuggets for you about life, business, and trying her best to balance the two of them. She also talks about how she’s grown her business to include multiple staff members, trade shows, and about following her illustration dreams! Also, fun story.... I was SO excited to interview Stacie from Gingiber, and I'm pretty sure we scheduled our date WAY in advance, but I ended up interviewing her like two hours before I went to the hospital to get induced to have Ollie.As always, thank you SO MUCH for listening!To read more show notes head to www.jeniphelyn.com/podcast or email me at Jenipherlyn@gmail.com with any questions or suggestions! :D

In part two of my candid chat with Stacie Bloomfield of Gingiber, we are speaking about finding your own voice and developing it over time in your work. Stacie has so much experience trying new things which gives her a lot of insight to speak with. I'm excited for you to hear this episode on the podcast today. If you missed the first part of our convo catch up on it here. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/50 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Recording season three of the podcast was a huge treat for me. I got to speak to several brilliant and inspiring people. Hopefully you have had a chance to check out the interview I did with Kara of Kara's Vineyard Wedding and the crazy-helpful episode I recorded with Amy Northard. Today I'm excited to share yet another jam-packed conversation with you! This very special two part episode features Stacie Bloomfield of Gingiber. It's going to resonate with so so many of you, I just know it. For full show notes and links mentioned in this episode, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/49 For more free handmade business advice, visit merriweathercouncilblog.com/podcast

Becca chats with Etsy artist turned entrepreneur Stacie Bloomfield, owner of gingiber.com Stacie was an Etsy artist who went viral and now sells her creations to Crate & Barrel Kids (formerly Land of Nod), 300+ other retailers, and at gingiber.com  We chat about Stacie's search for JOY, her recent unintentional kindness campaign, AND what she and Leslie Knopp have in common.Listen, Laugh, and learn to love an imperfect life.

Stacie Bloomfield is a designer, illustrator and bad ass business owner who started it all with a much regretted printer purchase. I freaking love her story and the fantastic advice she has for every woman who is ready to grow that biz from a one woman operation to a florioushing team. Stacie has so much awesome advice and insight you may need to hear this one twice.   Find Stacie: https://gingiber.com/ @Gingiber on Instagram   3 CWL musts: Listen: How I Built This Podcast Follow: Alison Faulkner @TheAlisonShow Believe: Behind every great woman is a tribe of women

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Today Dorothy talks to Stacie Bloomfield of Gingiber, a paper goods and home decor company that offers classic animal-centric illustrated designs that are sweet enough for children, but smart enough for adults.  Stacie fills us in on the nitty gritty of growing Gingiber from the ground up, online and in the wholesale world, now in 300 + retail stores and licenses her artwork to many big name brands.  She discusses how important it is to be capable of pivoting in your business when needed.   "Gingiber is hear to make people happy.  Whatever we have on a card, whatever we have an image, whatever we have on a tea towel, it's going to make someone smile."   "The reason people will keep working with you, it's not just if you were a good artist, it's if you are a nice person they will remember you.  You can say thank you, and then you can show your thank you with a note in the mail, or sending an email.  Little acts of gratitude go a long way and building those relationships.  If you have a good opportunity, recognize it is, and do some research, send them a thank you note, and really work on that relationship." "I don't need better products.  I just need slightly better than person to my left and person to my right.  Or, I just need to find a way to stand out a little bit more."  See more of Gingiber here: https://gingiber.com/   Find resources, instagram, and our Facebook Community at: www.positivelycreative.net   On Today's Show: (4:00) On Gingiber's start (5:45) Decor8 blog - Holly Becker (6:00) Featured Etsy seller 2011 THE WEEK AFTER HER BABY WAS DUE!!! (9:00) On how wholesale has grown to 300+ retailers (10:00) Grace with Pink Olive School (11:00) National Stationery Show (14:00) producing her tea towels with Orchard Street Press (16:00) Meet the Gingiber team  (21:00) working with wholesale reps Paper & Heart  & Gelhert Group & Elements Rep Group (27:00) displays for retail shops  (30:00) Atlanta Wholesale Market (33:00) Wholesale Booth in a Box in lieu of NSS (37:00) 16 week small business course with SBA  (41:00) How I Built This podcast  (42:00) on licensing your work (44:00) Land of Nod, Crane & Co, West Elm, MODA Fabrics partnerships (52:00) on Shopify (53:00) Trello boards for wholesale, increasing reorders (57:00) Stacie's creative process as a working mom (1:02:00) upcoming work with illustrations (1:05:00) Beth 1canoe2 (1:06:00) Kristen Ley Thimblepress ( 1:07:00) moglea , Paper Bandit Press, Emily McDowell, & Erin Austin Abbott of Amelia Presents (1:14:00) The Gingiber Studio  (1:19:00) team retreat & guidebook

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