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
37: The True Cost of Running a Creative Business
Delilah and Nicole talk with Lisa Cherry, the owner of The Makery Craft Co, a studio in Anaheim that offers creative workshops for adult makers. The ladies discuss adjusting your money mindset, the i…
36: Creating for a Positive Body Image
Delilah and Nicole talk with maker, sewist, creative entrepreneur and Craftcation presenter Sonya Phillip about crafting a wardrobe that fits your style and body. We discuss how Sonya created an “acc…
35: Letting Go of Perfection
Delilah and Nicole talk to writer, editor, maker and speaker Kim Werker. They discuss the culture of perfection online and in the artistic process. Kim explains how her book, Mighty Ugly, helps peopl…
34-1/2: Summer Intermission
A quick update for our podcast listeners. The Dear Handmade Life podcast will return after a summer intermission on August 11th. We cannot wait to connect with you again. Cheers!
34: Awesome Visual Design
We've all heard it, and it's still true: how you display your products is just as important as the products themselves. On this episode of DHL, Delilah and Nicole talk to Jessica Pohl, an expert visu…
33: Legal Basics for Creatives
Dealing with legal jargon and product laws is one of our least favorites parts of owning a creative business. Unfortunately, operating in the dark and without knowledge of these laws can come back to…
32: Marketing to the Next Generation
Like it or not, a new generation of creators and consumers are entering the marketplace. This week, Delilah and Nicole talk to local university Publications Manager and Events Coordinator for student…
31: Craftcation 2016
Delilah and Nicole return to the podcast after a long break. The ladies talk about how this year's Craftcation Conference went, what they've been doing to decompress, and begin planning for next year…
30-1/2: Spring Intermission
Things are gettin' crazy over here at Dear Handmade Life - we're preparing for Craftcation, Spring Patchwork Shows and Delilah is opening her new store! We're so excited to share these experiences wi…
30: Destinations for Creatives
This week, Delilah and Nicole talk to chef, television personality and food writer Aida Mollenkamp. Aida’s resume includes being the Food Editor at CHOW magazine, hosting the Food Network’s Ask Aida …
29: Social Media 2016
Delilah and Nicole get deep with Meighan O'Toole on all things social media in 2016. Meighan is a seasoned independent business owner who has over a decade of experience working for heavy hitters lik…
28: Motivation, Management, and the Creative Process
In the first episode of 2016 Delilah + Nicole talk to Mark Hentemann, an illustrator, Family Guy writer, and creator of Bordertown, a new animated series on FOX.
Mark shares his tips for managing a t…
27: End of the Year Round-Up
2015 is coming to a close so Delilah + Nicole remember all of their favorites things from the year. Whether it's technology, books, movies, or business, this episode will give you some great things t…
26: Teaching Your Craft
More and more makers are beginning to look at diversifying their income streams and teaching their craft is one of those ways. BUT… Just because you can make something doesn’t mean you can teach some…
25: The Value of Humor
This week Delilah and Nicole talk to Rosalie Gale, the inventor of Shower Art, about the value of humor in business and creativity. Rosalie shares her experience in stand up comedy, explains how humo…
24: Second Chances
Have you ever done something and wished you could start over and do it a different way? It's possible but difficult, especially in business. Delilah and Nicole talk with Sé Reed, a regular Craftcatio…
23: The Art of Negotiation
Negotiation seems like it ought to be reserved for corporate chats and board meetings, but just beccause you work with your hands doesn't mean there's no deal making. It's a skill we need in everyday…
22: Lessons from the Produce Aisle
This week Delilah and Nicole talk to Alfonso Cano, the produce director of Southern California-based Northgate Gonzalez Markets. It turns out we can learn a lot from the produce industry. The three d…
21: The Writing Life
Delilah and Nicole talk to writer, journalist, and debut novelist of The Things We Tell Ourselves, Victoria Namkung. They explore the process of writing a novel and how it can take what feels like a …
20: When Sh#t Hits the Fan
Life always throws us curve balls, and when you have a business things can go from 0-100 on the stress scale in seconds. How do you get through those tough times without losing it? In this episode, D…