Make and Design with Carina Gardner

Carina talks about why she sees people playing small and how failure plays a part in that. If you are on the podcast, Carina watercolors throughout this podcast and you can watch what she makes at ww…

Dawn K is a designer in Design Suite who has been making some seriously big shifts in making creativity an important part of her life. She talks about making changes that have helped her create MORE.…

How often do you let your mind do nothing? This is a great way to let it breath so it can process the world around you and build ideas for future projects. Learn more in today's episode.

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Want to know more about the speakers and topics in the upcoming Design Summit on November 9-10? Carina talks more about what to expect from your expert speakers! Enroll in the Summit for Free at www.…

There is a lots of fear around AI for designers. Carina breaks down why you shouldn't be afraid of AI if you are a great designer. She talks about how designers will be needed even more for their abi…

Tune in to today’s episode for an exciting sneak peek into what our Design Suite coaches have in store for you at the upcoming Design Summit on November 9th & 10th! Get ready to be inspired, learn, a…

Design Suite Member Tiffani Hawkins is a mother, employed full time, and still has time to work on her dream of being a designer. Learn more about Tiffani's experience in today's episode.

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Carina talks about the upcoming Design Summit that is live November 1-3, 2023. This event is FREE with a VIP option for the replays. Learn from experts who are makers, surface pattern designers, and …

Carina talks to Design Suite Member Viveca Chenowith about what is it like to be an artist who now makes money from her sales! Learn how Viveca is taking the path to creating a beautiful design busin…

Developing an eye for design is one of the reasons design training is important. Learn the two things that you need to learn as a designer in today's episode.

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Carina goes over a video she saw of trick shots and how that relates to being a designer today. If you have ever wondered how long it really takes to become a designer, this is the episode for you!

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We interviewed some Design Suite Members about their thoughts on the Design Bootcamp. Learn more about the valuable information you could receive when you join a current bootcamp.

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About a month ago Carina came out with a Profitable Designer Starter Guide for anyone who was trying to figure out the first steps for getting started. She talks about this brand new free asset and w…

We interviewed some of my Design Suite Members about their experiences within the Design Suite program. Learn more about the valuable information they have received alongside the design projects that…

A designer's schedule is different than the regular holiday season which is why Carina is done designing Halloween by the time October arrives. Learn more in today's episode!

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We recently had our 2023 Design Suite Live Retreat where we had various workshops covering design and business skills. This episode showcases some of the interviews we conducted with the Design Suite…

Carin talks about her model for finding the Sweet Spot in her book Design Profit and Prosper (www.designprofitprosper.com). Learn more about how you can also find the sweet spot to become a profitabl…

Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe you are equal to others in ability, skill, and creativity? Or do you at least believe you could be equal? Carina breaks done some of the barriers created by…

Today we are showcasing an interview Carina did with Ryan Leacock of the Creative People Podcast. As a creative we tend to be scattered and need direction so that sales can become a part of our busin…