Carina Gardner unravels the everyday joys and dilemmas of design, making, and business. This inside scoop into fabric design, paper design, die cut design, and crafting will help bring more creativity and joy in your life. Carina Gardner has a Ph.D. in Design and was the Creative Director of Cartabella Paper Co. and MiniLou. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her brand. She currently designs fabric and die cutting files while teaching other designers how to create m ...
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Episode 493 Christmas Traditions and Other Thoughts
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Ever wondered what some of Carina’s Christmas traditions are? Carina talks about some of the things her family does and talks about the past year. Episode 493 Christmas Traditions and Other Thoughts __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in…
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Episode 492 Caring Community with Design Suite Member Jennifer Burba
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Carina talks to Design Suite member Jennifer Burba about creating her design business with twelve kids in tow and starting a Bachelor’s degree. Her work ethic will inspire you in your own creative endeavors! Episode 492 Caring Community with Design Suite Member Jennifer Burba __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the Universi…
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Episode 491 The Magic AND Inspiration of the Season
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Carina talks about the magic and inspiration you can get from the season by just having one little mind switch. Learn today what that switch is! Episode 491 The Magic AND Inspiration of the Season __________ About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.: Carina is the CEO of the University of Arts & Design. The university offers certificates and Masters degrees in t…
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Episode 490 Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from Design Your Life Podcast
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This is a Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from the Design Your Life Podcast! If you have ever wondered what I talk about on the Design Your Life Podcast, this is your chance to learn more. The Design Your Life Podcast not only features more down-to-earth stories about design, but insights on trends, economy, and a segment called “Coaches Unfiltered.” This…
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Episode 489 Marketable Products Designers Should Jump Into This Coming Year
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Want the heads up on fabulous marketable products YOU can make this coming year? Carina goes over 14 products you are going to want to keep your eyes on! Episode 489 Marketable Products Designers Should Jump Into This Coming Year _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think …
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Episode 488 What is Hot in 2024 and 2025 and Black Friday Deals with Heat Press Nation
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Carina speaks to Heat Press Nation about Direct To Film and what is up and coming for 2025! This is a not-to-be-missed episode if you love crafting machines! Get more from Heat Press Nation here: https://www.heatpressnation.com/?sscid=a1k8_1ge1nn Episode 488 What is Hot in 2024 and 2025 and Black Friday Deals with Heat Press Nation _________ Have y…
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Episode 487 Black Friday Deals Overview - Sneak Preview
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This week Carina goes over the weekly black friday deals going on at CGInc. You can join in and get these deals by joining at www.designsuitecourses.com/free. Episode 487 Black Friday Deals Description _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create a…
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Episode 486 Pursuing An Art Career After 40 with Jennifer Clifford
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Carina interviews Jennifer Clifford who took the leap to create an art business. Listen in on how she sells her work and how she changed her passion into a career after the age of 40. Learn more about Jennifer at www.jenniferclifford.net or follow her on instagram at @adventures_in_collage Episode 486 Pursuing An Art Career After 40 with Jennifer C…
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Episode 485 Sales, Sales, Sales, and the Power of Relationships
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Carina breaks down 4th quarter stats and helps you understand why sales and relationships at this time of year is so important. Episode 485 Sales, Sales, Sales, and the Power of Relationships _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that pe…
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Episode 484 Halloween Traditions Evolution
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Carina talks about her favorite Halloween traditions and how some of them have changed. She talks about why she loves this time of the year as a designer. Episode 484 Halloween Traditions Evolution _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art t…
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Carina talks about a study by Mark Granovetter who discovered that weak ties may be the most powerful in changing our lives. With new and broader networks coming from these weak ties, we as designers can take advantage of these to help us broader our opportunities. Episode 483 The Strength of Weak Ties _________ Have you ever wondered what makes ar…
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Episode 482 Summit Building with Tracy Sundue and Heather Cameron
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Carina talks with Tracy Sundue and Heather Cameron about their upcoming summit: Fall Scrapbooking Fun Summit and how they have built a fabulously fun summit. If you have ever been interested in guesting or hosting a summit, you will love this practical episode. Join the Fall Scrapbooking Summit for free at https://designsuite--igniteyourmarket.thri…
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Episode 481 Creatives Don’t Give Up - Two Stories of Perseverance
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Carina talks about not giving up and the perseverance of two creatives that she thinks will help designers see that they should continue to go after their dreams. Learn about the two women in today’s episode! Episode 481 Creatives Don’t Give Up - Two Stories of Perseverance _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make…
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Episode 480 The Secrets Behind Knowing If You Are Actually A Design Business
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Carina talks about 3 things that you should be looking for to know whether you are behaving as a business. If you feel like design is just a hobby, listen in to see if these three things can help you start behaving like an innovative creative and business strategist. Episode 480 The Secrets Behind Knowing If You Are Actually A Design Business _____…
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Episode 479 Design Suite Maker Conference with Jalin Bingham, Kristi Rachelle, and Emily Fish
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Carina talks with Jalin Bingham, Kristi Rachelle, Emily Fish in a live panel for the Design Suite Maker Conference about their design businesses, shops, and why they decided to start their own design businesses. Get the All Access Pass to this conference here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/design-suite-maker-conference-all-access-pass-4 Join a…
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Episode 478 Your Vision, Not Somebody Else’s Vision
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Carina talks about being a visionary for your company. She talks about Walt Disney’s vision and how you too can create a vision for yourself that is strong and specific. Episode 478 Your Vision, Not Somebody Else’s Vision _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a c…
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Episode 477 The Lies I See on Social Media…It’s a Game of WereWolf
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Carina talks about some of the “untruths” she sees on social media and how a game of werewolf tells us most about the one thing most of us are missing when we enter the design business world. Episode 477 The Lies I See on Social Media…It’s a Game of WereWolf _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!…
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Episode 476 Design Suite Maker Conference with Brenna Powell, Tracey Rinaldo, and Kim Thomas
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Carina talks with Brenna Powell, Tracey Rinaldo, Kim Thomas in a live panel for the Design Suite Maker Conference about their design businesses, shops, and why they decided to start their own design businesses. Get the All Access Pass to this conference here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/design-suite-maker-conference-all-access-pass-4 Join a …
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Do have tons of ideas but don't have the time to implement them? Being idea rich and time poor can sometimes feel disheartening. Learn what you should do with those ideas! Episode 475 Idea Rich, Time Poor _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and creat…
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Episode 474 The Multiple Streams of Income A Designer Experiences
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Most design businesses have multiple streams of income. Sometimes this includes client work, online platforms, manufacturer deals and more. Learn more about the best ways you can utilize multiple streams of income in your first years to become a profitable design business. Episode 474 The Multiple Streams of Income A Designer Experiences _________ …
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Episode 473 Design Suite Maker Conference with Tiffani Hawkins, Viveca Chenoweth, and Jennifer Burba
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Carina talks with Tiffani Hawkins, Viveca Chenoweth, and Jennifer Burba in a live panel for the Design Suite Maker Conference about their design businesses, shops, and why they decided to start their own design businesses. Get the All Access Pass to this conference here: https://www.designsuitecourses.com/design-suite-maker-conference-all-access-pa…
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Episode 472 Real Life Costly Mistakes in Business
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Carina gets real about the mistakes that she has made in business in the hopes that it helps you in your own business. Episode 472 Real Life Costly Mistakes in Business _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art that people want to buy. She o…
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Episode 471 Crafting Creativity Design Suite Insights with Aja Sharia Julie
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Design Suite Coaches Aja Fillmore, Sharia Morton, and Julie Thompson sit down to share the juiciest details about their favorite aspects of the Design Suite program. From celebrating members' big wins to revealing insider tips on sparking creativity, these coaches offer an inspiring and behind-the-scenes look at what makes the Design Suite experien…
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Episode 470 Dealing with Unrealistic Expectations From Clients
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Have you ever had a client who had unrealistic expectations? They wanted A LOT for very little? Or maybe a client who asks for revision after revision after revision. Or maybe a client who demanded things happen in a timeline that was unreasonable. Welcome to owning a business! Carina breaks down some of these circumstances and what you should thin…
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Episode 469 How Do You Go From Novice to Ninja Designer
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Have you ever wondered how many hours you REALLY need to put into your design business to get it going? Carina talks about your hours and how you can go from being a beginner to an expert. Episode 469 How Do You Go From Novice to Ninja Designer _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina share…
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Episode 468 Behind the Scenes with the Leadership Team with Carina, Sarah, and Lisa
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During a leadership retreat for Design Suite, Carina Gardner, Sarah Cannon, and Lisa Baldwin take a moment to spill the tea on what’s really happening behind the scenes. Get ready to dive into their exclusive conversation as they reveal the latest insights, surprises, and exciting developments within Design Suite. Episode 468 Behind the Scenes with…
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Episode 467 A Strong Designer's Journey
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Strong designers may not always look strong. Nor do they always make the correct decisions. But they do act in ways that other designers do not. Carina mirrors some of the things she did early in her design journey to help you create a strong design business. Episode 467 A Strong Designer's Journey _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art se…
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Episode 466 Industry Experts vs. Teaching Experts
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Let's talk about the difference between those that know their industry and those that teach...because there is a big difference. Learn more as Carina talks about industry expertise and how you should always be looking for it! Episode 466 Industry Experts vs. Teaching Experts _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Mak…
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The first sale requires a lot of prework that many creatives get stuck on. Carina lays out the simple plan for moving forward if you are ready to get your first sale. Episode 465 How To Get The First Sale _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and creat…
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Episode 464 Why Sales Feel So Icky To An Artist or Designer
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Selling your work might feel difficult because you love it and are not sure what it is worth. Carina talks about how selling your work is a natural evolution to creating a successful business. Episode 464 Why Sales Feel So Icky To An Artist or Designer _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Cari…
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Episode 463 What Fiction, Martha Cooks, and Mickey Mouse Do For My Creativity
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Do you operate from a place of creativity? Carina explores our habits and operations to see if we are operating from a place that is positive and creative. Episode 463 What Fiction, Martha Cooks, and Mickey Mouse Do For My Creativity _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to th…
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Episode 462 Interiors to Patterns with Stephanie Socha
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Stephanie Socha has been podcasting on her show Make and Decorate for over 7 Years. During that time she has shared her work in interior design and has recently taken the leap into patterns, hand stitching and the fabric world. Learn about her transition and how podcasting has helped her build a network in today's episode. Learn more about Stephani…
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Episode 461 Design Sales Are Down, So What Do You Do Now?
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What do you do when your sales are down? Carina offers 3 tips for your next right step when things are going well in your creative business. Episode 461 esign Sales Are Down, So What Do You Do Now? _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Carina shares how to think like a customer and create art t…
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Episode 460 How Do You Find Creative Balance?
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Finding creative balance is a bit of an acrobat act. On one hand you want to make smart decisions about what you are doing, but the other side requires dreaming big and resting. Carina talks about how you can find creative balance and how you NEED creative balance to be a good designer. Episode 460 How Do You Find Creative Balance? _________ Have y…
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Episode 459 10 Things You Can Do to Download Creative Ideas
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Been feeling stuck? Need some new ideas? Carina talks about 10 ways you can "download" creative ideas from James McCrae's book The Art of You. She recently lectured on this class in one of her classes at the University of Arts & Design Business and goes over some things you can do to get inspired. Learn more about the University of Arts & Design Bu…
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Episode 458 Meditation and Yoga with Ann Swanson
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Ann Swanson has written books on the science of yoga and mediation. Her knowledge bring a new perspective to the field. If you want to know more and also join her free meditation class, visit her at https://www.annswansonwellness.com/meditation-for-the-real-world Episode 458 Meditation and Yoga with Ann Swanson _________ Have you ever wondered what…
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Episode 457 What Got Me The Inside Scoop When I Had No Network
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At Live bootcamps people always ask how you can get the inside scoop. Carina always says what no one likes to hear and that is, you have to pay to play. That means you have to go to shows, network, join programs, and anything else that will help you learn the industry and talk to buyers and manufacturers. This is a key component that so many creati…
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Episode 456 How to MAKE it: Lessons From the Book of 25 Creatives
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Carina goes through several of the "Day in a Life's from Erin Austen Abbott's book How to Make It. She looks at the daily activities of people who are doing their creative work for a living and things you can do to mimic their activities. Episode 456 How to MAKE it: Lessons From the Book of 25 Creatives _________ Have you ever wondered what makes a…
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Episode 455 Revitalizing Your Creative Process with the Artist's Way
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If you are wanting a "do over" in your creative process, Carina talks about two things you can do that she teaches on from the Artist's Way. She has recently been working on a new course from the University of Arts & Design Business that incorporates the principles from the Artist's Way. Learn how these two things that help you be more creative tha…
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Episode 454 Money and Mindset with Steve Hamoen
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Steve Hameon has great insights on why revenue matters as he runs his multiple businesses. Learn more in today's episode. Want to find out more about Steve's podcast? Go to The Money Mindset Mentoring Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts. Episode 454 Money and Mindset with Steve Hamoen _________ Have you ever wanted to create your own personaliz…
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Episode 453 Books, Books, and More Books
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Carina recently purchased a lot of books as she is determining some of the books she wants to introduce into the curriculum at the University. She goes over several of the books she is considering. While not every book will make it into the final curriculum, all of these books will help Carina make informed decisions about what she thinks students …
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Episode 452 Introducing the University of Arts & Design Business
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Carina introduces the University of Art & Design Business which will open up for its first semester in fall 2024. Learn more about Carina's decision to start a university to help creatives create businesses. Learn more about the university at www.uadb.education. Episode 452 Introducing the University of Arts & Design Business _________ Have you eve…
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Have you ever had an experience where a user interface didn't work the way you wanted it to or you had difficulty finding the information on a website page? it is those times that we realize that good design really matters. Bad design sticks out to us because we become frustrated with it while good design is invisible. Learn more in today's episode…
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Episode 450 Be Creative with Meilin Fields
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Meilin Fields is a creative currently working in Hollywood. She has her own podcast (you'll love how she got the name) and is working on several new creative projects. Learn more in today's episode! https://meilinfields.com/ Episode 450 Be Creative with Meilin Fields _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art th…
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Episode 449 Creative Block? How to Reignite Your Inspiration
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Feeling stuck in a creative rut? While there are bandaids to fix creative block, there is probably a bigger solution that you have not dug into yet. Learn what you should be doing to help those blocks turn into flames that will light your business on fire! Episode 449 Creative Block? How to Reignite Your Inspiration _________ Love to create, design…
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Episode 448 The Business of Design: Turning Creativity into Profit
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Don't miss out on the insights that could turn your talent into a lucrative business. Once you have a design foundation there are other things that you need to create a business that works. Carina goes over some of those things in today's episode. Episode 448 The Business of Design: Turning Creativity into Profit _________ Love to create, design an…
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Episode 447 How Brittle Bone Disease Made Katherine Klimitas A Better Designer
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Katherine Klimitas was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, better known as Brittle Bone Disease. Despite this, she has created a design and art business that has been extremely successful. Learn more about how she uses physical limitations to still create the work and life she loves. Find Katherine's work at https://kakartnola.com/. Episode 447 How …
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Episode 446 The Business of Design: Turning Creativity into Profit
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Don't miss out on the insights that could turn your talent into a lucrative business. Once you have a design foundation there are other things that you need to create a business that works. Carina goes over some of those things in today's episode. Episode 446 The Business of Design: Turning Creativity into Profit _________ Love to create, design an…
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Episode 445 We Can Do Better, Surface Pattern Designers
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Carina shares the current negative undertone she is seeing specifically in the Surface Pattern Design World. She talks about why she thinks this is happening and what is contributing to it. Learn more and how we can do better in today's episode. Episode 445 We Can Do Better, Surface Pattern Designers _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art …
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Episode 444 Your Words Do Not Matter As Much As This Does
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Our words matter but what about our actions? Our actions speak louder than words and today Carina talks about how this has shown up in her family life. Listen in on today's episode to learn more. Episode 444 Your Words Do Not Matter As Much As This Does _________ Have you ever wondered what makes art sell? In her new book, Make Art that Sells!, Car…
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