Art + Audience

Ep. 42: Building a Brand That Can Survive the Pivot: Mindy Young on Risk Resilience and Going All In

In this episode, Stacie is joined by Mindy Young of Indy Bloom Design for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable creative business. Mindy

Ep. 41: From Coding Software to Designing Fabric: The Career Pivot That Worked for Mel Armstrong

In this episode, Stacie sits down with surface pattern designer, children's book illustrator, and educator Mel Armstrong. Mel shares how she transitioned from software en

Ep. 40: How Taylor Paladino Turned Watercolor into a 7-Figure Art Brand

In this episode, Stacie talks with Ben Taylor Paladino about how he built a festive, product based art brand from his Dallas watercolor studio into a thriving multi strea

Ep. 39: Jess Miller on Blending Art + Influence: Licensing, Content, and the Power of Showing Up

Today, Stacie chats with illustrator, content creator, and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Jess Miller. Known for her brand partnerships with names like Adobe and Casetify,

Ep. 38: Data Doesn't Lie: Shannon McNab on the Real Numbers Behind Creative Income

In this data-packed episode, Stacie sits down with Shannon McNab, a surface designer, educator, and the creator of the annual Surface Design Industry Survey. Drawing from

Ep. 37: Vanessa Piche on Starting Over as an Artist: What Happens When You Lose Your Audience?

In this refreshingly honest episode, Stacie is joined by fine artist Vanessa Piche (pronounced "cliché") for a raw conversation about what it feels like to start over aga

Ep. 36: Madison Phipps on Side Hustling, Print Clubs & Speaking Dreams Out Loud

Today on the show, Stacie chats with artist Madison Phipps of Madison Phipps Studio, who is building a thriving creative business in the margins of her full-time job and

Ep. 35: Justice for Artists: How Daniel Lachman Helps Creatives Fight Art Theft

In this powerful episode, Stacie talks with Daniel Lachman, founder of Justice for Artists, about the heartbreaking and unfortunately common experience of having your art

Ep. 34: Why Laura Holley Only Draws Melbourne—and Why It Totally Works

In this episode, Stacie chats with Melbourne-based artist Laura Holley of Lawz Drawz. Laura has built a thriving art business by focusing on one very specific niche: draw

Ep. 33: How Georgia Norton Lodge Turned $35 House Sketches Into a Million-Dollar Art Business

In this episode, Stacie sits down with Australian artist and entrepreneur Georgia Norton Lodge to explore the winding road from drawing houses as a side hustle to running

Ep. 32: Why Diversification Is the Key to Surviving as a Creative Entrepreneur with Sophie Timms

Today, Stacie sits down with UK-based embroidery artist and educator Sophie Timms, founder of Mindful Mantra Embroidery and the Bloom Embroidery Academy. Sophie shares he

Ep. 31: Creative Growth Tips for Artists: Crockpot Ideas, Side Projects, and Sustainable Success with Andy J. Pizza

In the second half of this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Stacie and Andy unpack the often unseen tension between creative expression and strategic thinking. They di

Ep. 30: Andy J. Pizza on How to Build a Creative Career as a Neurodivergent Artist

In this first part of a powerful two-part conversation, Stacie sits down with the creative and deeply introspective Andy J. Pizza, illustrator, speaker, and host of the b

Ep. 29: Is Leverage Your Art Worth It? Alumni Share Their Honest Results

In this special episode, Stacie brings together a panel of alumni from her signature program, Leverage Your Art. These artists, from illustrators to surface pattern desig

Ep. 28: What No One Tells You About Licensing: Juliana Tipton on Boundaries, Burnout, and Creative Joy

In this enlightening episode, Stacie sits down with surface pattern designer Juliana Tipton to talk about launching a creative career in your 40s, navigating art licensin

Ep. 27: Carrie Cantwell on Building Confidence, Facing Rejection, and Finding Your Voice

In this inspiring episode, Stacie chats with Carrie Cantwell, a graphic designer turned licensed artist, Skillshare top teacher, podcast host, and creative coach. Carrie

Ep. 26: How I Built Two Creative Businesses That Generate $5 Million a Year

In this episode, Stacie reveals the system behind her two creative companies generating a combined $5 million in annual revenue: the STAR Productivity Method. Drawing fro

Ep. 25: Q&A | Licensing, Niches, and Newsletters – Your Roadmap to a Sustainable Art Business

In this episode, Stacie answers real listener questions and dives into how artists can move from feeling overwhelmed by possibilities to finding strategic clarity. She of

Ep. 24: How Many Emails Should You Send? The Answer That Scaled Our Business to $2M — with Angie Classen

Today on the show, Stacie is joined once again by her long-time business partner and sister, Angie Classen. Together, they pull back the curtain on how consistent email m

Ep. 23: From $1 Paintings to Full-Time Artist: Emily Jeffords on Pricing, Burnout & Creative Freedom

In this episode, Stacie is joined by fine artist and educator Emily Jeffords for a deep, transparent conversation about building an art career that honors both creativity