It's Part of the Process
With over 20 years of experience running creative businesses, your host, Nicole Stevenson knows the joy and the struggles of being your own boss. Join her and her guests for business insights, life lessons and the stories behind their successes and lessons of their missteps so you can work smart, get creative inspiration, live joyfully and feel connected.
Nicole is the CEO and Creative Director of Dear Handmade Life which produces Patchwork Show: Makers Festival and Craftcation Conference as well as a blog, online learning and this podcast.
If you’re a creative misfit or a passionate small business owner, grab a drink and take a seat because you’re exactly where you need to be!
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 52 minutes
- Episodes
- 159
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2022
56: PR, Pitching, and Getting Publicity
Delilah and Nicole talk to Mei Pak of Tiny Hands Jewelry and Creative Hive Co. about how to pitch, preparing your business before you pitch, the do's and dont's of pitching, following up, combating t…
55: Standing Out in a Crowded Industry
Delilah and Nicole talk with professional portrait photographer Sarah Deragon of Portraits to the People about standing out in a crowded industry. They discuss Sarah's journey to being a full-time cr…
54: Going Against the Grain
Delilah and Nicole talk to Robin Christenson, co-owner of the Blinking Owl Distillery. They discuss how she and her husband started the first craft distillery in Orange County, how she translated her…
53: Ten Things We've Learned About Running a Business
Delilah and Nicole have 25 years of experience running businesses between the two of them. And there’s so much they wish they knew at the beginning. The ladies share their top ten lessons they've lea…
52: The Freelance Life
Delilah and Nicole chat with photographer, videographer, and their podcast producer, LP Hastings, about the freelance life. They discuss having a safety net, how to know what to charge for your servi…
51: Craftcation 2017 Recap + Event Planning Tips
Delilah and Nicole discuss a few of their favorite moments from Craftcation Business + Makers Conference 2017 and share what they've learned during 10+ years of event production. Topics include build…
50: The Importance of In-Person Connections in an Online World
Delilah and Nicole talk to Portland-based community organizer and event planner Isaac Watson of the Academy of Handmade about the importance of in-person connections in an online world. They offer ad…
49: How to Hire Help for Your Creative Business
Delilah and Nicole talk with Katie Hunt of Tradeshow Bootcamp about hiring help for your creative business. They discuss how to determine when you need to hire help, how to find help, how to train em…
48: Creating Lifelong Customers
Delilah and Nicole talk with Todd and Anthony of T & A LeatherWorks about how they have created a community of regular customers that have been an integral part of the success of their business. We c…
47: Diversifying Freelance Income Streams
Delilah and Nicole talk to artist, designer and Craftcation 2017 presenter Robert Mahar about diversifying your income streams as a freelancer in the DIY world. They discuss Robert’s path to making a…
46: Personal Politics and Your Business
45: What's the Forecast?
Delilah and Nicole talk about the trends of 2017. They make predictions about what lies ahead in DIY, crafts, lifestyle, design, fashion, business, social media, décor and more! A few surprise guests…
44: Goodbye 2016, Hello 2017
Nicole and Delilah are saying goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017. They talk about the notion of being and doing enough, success, gratitude, transitions in their businesses that they went through this …
43-1/2: Winter Break 2016
Delilah and Nicole send their warmest wishes to you for a lovely and drama free holiday season. Catch up with them and a new batch of episodes on January 7th.
Visit www.dearhandmadelife.com for the f…
43: Upscaling Your Business Without Compromising Yourself
Delilah and Nicole talk with the creator of Oodle Ba Doodle pillows and the co-leader of the San Francisco Etsy group, Rebecca Saylor. The ladies discuss how we can grow our businesses without compro…
42: Balancing an Entrepreneurial Household
Delilah and Nicole talk to the owner of Epheriell Designs jewelry and Create & Thrive consulting, Jess Van Den. They discuss navigating the waters of living with someone and being business partners.
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41: Creating a Business with Staying Power
Delilah and Nicole talk to the insanely successful and charming women behind Bella Lucce Skincare and Lucky Break Consulting, Miss Lela Barker. They discuss ways to set up your business so that it st…
40: The Reality of Running a Business
Delilah and Nicole talk to Abby Glassenberg of While She Naps and Craft Industry Alliance about the reality of running your own business. Surprise - it's not as easy as opening an Etsy shop. They dis…
39: Burnout and Balance
38: Comparison and Authenticity Online
Delilah and Nicole talk with Rachel Smith of The Crafted Life about comparison and authenticity online. The ladies share times when they’ve fallen into the comparison game as well as tips for dealing…