Studio 78 With Nache Snow

Sarah Matthews is a full-time artist and currently teaches bookbinding and printmaking. Her work is a part of the permanent collections of Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, George Washington University’s Gelman Library, University of Puget Sound, and Samford University. Sarah named Mary Ruth’s Press after her paternal grandmother, Mary Ruth Bowens, who was an elder, singer, and poet. In this episode, Sarah discusses finding her passion—bookbinding and printmaking, balancing work/family/school, and taking the plunge to do her passion full time. With four daughters—ages 17, 11, 9, and 3—she’s proof anything can be done with a little hard work, determination, and sacrifice.

California native Amanda Franz is the owner and creative director of Portland-based Wide Eyes Co., specializing in both ready-made and customized handcrafted stationary since 2012. With a background in Graphic Design, Amanda and her team are experts in creating one-of-a-kind stationery designs. Wide Eyes is built around her love for innovation and personal artistic expression.  It is an extension of her love for art, design, and creativity. In this episode, Amanda discusses putting together a team, developing a pricing strategy and the importance of overcoming a fear-based mentality. We also dive into the importance of a CPA because she states, “Understanding the financials of your business equals more control over your business.”   SHOW NOTES: nachesnow.com/101

In this episode, Monique Malcolm, Pimp Your Brilliance, and Nache Snow, host of the Studio 78 Podcast, recap lessons learned and wins from 2019, discuss goals for 2020, and offer strategies for implementing goals. They also dive into how to price your products and services, money mindset, and how they use vision boards. They end the episode with a discussion about health and how they plan to do better in the new year. Both women have a unique perspective since Monique runs her business full time and Nache runs her business on the side. They reveal all and talk about real-world challenges and how they plan to continue to reach for the stars. If you’re a creative entrepreneur have a listen and let’s get ready for the new year!   Show Notes: https://nachesnow.com/100

In this episode, artist Tara Andris walks us through how she fell in love with art and why she chose skies as her main subject. She also provides tips for how to start selling art, lessons learned from shipping, and how social media has helped propel her business. Lastly, she recently had her third child and we discuss how she prioritizes her work and family. Show notes: NacheSnow.com/99

In this episode, Eileen McKenna explains how creating an art blog helped her gained the confidence to get back into painting and inspire others. She also walks us through how and why she built-out courses after a tutorial went viral on Pinterest, her process for developing a creativity book, and why she continues to create simple tutorials for those getting started. Show Notes: https://nachesnow.com/98

Tweak It is driven by the talented, charming, and socially active founder Adar Kirkham, whose unique perspective and creative vision inspire others to not only “tweak” their furniture pieces but also to motivate them to chase their dreams and express their personal vision and story through hard work, out-of-the-box thinking, and positive mindset. Tweak It offers a wide range of interior design content and experiences that includes renovation projects for one-of-a-kind custom furniture, how-tos, pop-ups, and most recently paint supplies.  In this episode, Adar talks about her background as a dancer and choreographer and why she decided to start her own business creating custom furniture pieces and inspiring others to take on DIY home projects. We also talk about how she discovered her business niche, expanding the business into different areas, and the importance of including yourself in your social media brand strategy. Show Notes: https://nachesnow.com/97

Marie E. Saint-Cyr is a Haitian-American artist whose paintings evoke the charm and vibrancy of Caribbean pastorals alongside the urgency and layered energy of urban landscapes. The bright and saturated colors of the paintings express the strength and vibrancy of the Haitian people.  Marie’s love for the arts comes out in many forms as she effectively juggles multiple endeavors to include running an art practice (selling paintings and creating murals) and consulting (designing and managing art programs and developing art classes). Additionally, she’s a program associate, an assistant at an art gallery, and a preschool TA. In this episode, we discuss how to stay organized and track finances, building a business in the arts, and the power of networking.

Jen Hewett is a printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, and teacher. A lifelong Californian, Jen combines her love of loud prints and saturated colors with the textures and light of the California landscapes to create highly tactile, visually-layered, printed textiles. In this episode, we discuss the importance of “showing up,” her two passion projects that helped launch her creative business, and how to avoid the comparison trap when using social media. Show notes: NacheSnow.com/95

Emily Dere is an illustrator based in Alexandria, VA. She studied communication design at Central Saint Martins in London and theatre design at Syracuse University. A selection of work is available for purchase through Society6 and several brick and mortar stores. In this episode, Emily discusses her journey to becoming an illustrator and why she prefers to operate as a side business. We also discuss finding printers, how to get your products in-store, and outsourcing your products.   Show notes: https://nachesnow.com/94

Glory Barbaris is the owner of Always Creating Studio Weddings & Events, a full-service creative event and wedding planning, design, and floral design firm specializing in event design and planning, floral design multicultural weddings, and destinations. Before starting her event planning business in 2016, she worked in the IT industry as a senior technical product manager/business analyst, in executive leadership roles such as corporate event coordinator, senior technical product manager, web project manager and global marketing and communications manager. She is also the creator of the Always Creating Blog. And more recently, she founded Always Creating DIGITAL, a social media management and consultancy firm that provides social media, branding and digital content marketing, and web design for small businesses, creative entrepreneurs, and brands.   Show Notes: nachesnow.com/93

As a former lawyer focusing on human rights law, Dominique Boseman is passionate about advocating for people to have access to things that make their lives better. This passion was no different when she discovered how difficult it was to find healthy and effective body care options for her eczema-prone and sensitive skin. It was hard to find products that alleviated her eczema symptoms that were also natural and plant-based. Dominique turned her passion for helping people into a quest to create beauty products for women of all backgrounds and skin types that are plant-based and toxin-free while still being effective, luxurious and also sensible. Dominique, who was born and raised in Chicago, is married with a toddler and now living in Atlanta, GA She validated her initial product by attending a tradeshow where her products sold out She learned production and how to scale her business by initially supporting one small store We discuss strategies for pricing We discuss lessons learned from getting into Whole F

In this episode, Founder of Sway deodorant, Rebecca So, discusses how she developed and tested her apple cider vinegar based natural deodorant, the underarm detox period, and a bit of deodorant education. Rebecca also talks about how she's trying to bring more attention to underarms by creating products that look beautiful enough to post on social, but also make your underarms look and smell fabulous. Show notes: nachesnow.com/91

Brita Lynn Thompson is the owner of Zenspire Designs. She sales vinyl stickers, prints, and creates custom orders of her illustrations that have a zentangle vibe. In June 2014, she was chosen out of 4,000 plus entries as the winner for Starbucks “White Cup Contest.” The day before they announced her as the winner she created an Etsy shop. That summer her design was reproduced onto their reusable cups online and in every store in the US and Canada. Her dream of owning a business became a reality. After winning, she got a lot of publicity and recognition, specifically on her Instagram. Before winning, she had roughly 300 followers, and about a year later, she had around 39,400 followers. She kept up the momentum and now has over 97k followers. She ships her products all over the world via Etsy and has made a business selling stickers.    Show Notes: nachesnow.com/90

Lindsay Sochar is a Los Angeles based painter who specializes in lettering and signs. Using vintage designs, and retro advertising, her work is colorful, whimsical and bright. She also creates custom artwork, wedding signage and gifts, and chalkboards. In this episode, we discuss her love and passion for painting, the importance of having a dedicated studio space, and figuring out pricing. Show notes: nachesnow.com/89

Lindsay Ponta is the creator of the blog Shrimp Salad Circus. She started this DIY blog in 2009 to inspire the person who doesn’t think she has a creative bone in her body but is ready to try. Though mostly known for her DIY projects, she’s also into hand-lettering, cooking and baking, and photography. She has a day job as a social media manager for a nonprofit, but you can usually find her at home snuggled up with her sweet little girl, her hubby, and their two shelter cats and rescue pup. In this episode, we talk about her revenue streams, Instagram strategy tips, balancing work and life, and her obsession with travel.   Show Notes: nachesnow.com/88

Anitra Terrell began Reflektion Design in late 2013 after being laid off. She was at a crossroads, but instead of feeling defeated, she considered it an opportunity to forge her own path. When she thought about the happiest moments of her life, Ghana surfaced repeatedly. It was then Anitra realized she had to share her passion for African textiles and culture with others, and Reflektion Design was officially launched. Anitra designs decor for culturally inspired people who love unique, colorful pieces “reflektive” of who they are. Using a curated approach to sourcing textiles and a discerning eye for patterns, she offers products that help you to create a home that feels collected not decorated. Her product line includes decor, tableware, handwoven baskets and travel accessories. She intentionally chose African textiles (Mud cloth and Ankara fabric) as the foundation textiles for her brand because of its vibrancy, history, and cultural significance dating back to the 17th century. Fabrics are ethically source

Kathy Cornwell has over 15 years of editorial experience across numerous fields, including the art and craft industry. She has experience writing blog posts, newsletters, worksheets, and other content for artists and other creative entrepreneurs. Kathy has copyedited books, quilt patterns, brochures, websites, and many other types of creative content. She has over a decade of editing, writing, and business experience; hands-on experience with art and craft businesses as an employee as well as a hobbyist and a fervent collector; and she has kept up with technological changes as they’ve come. In this episode, we discuss why and how Kathy was able to make a pivot in her business, what brand voice is and why it’s important for your business, and how to find an editor. We also recap the Craftcation conference.   Show notes: NacheSnow.com/86

Monique Malcolm of Keep Chasing the Stars is a business coach for aspiring creative entrepreneurs who have all the ideas but struggle to make them happen. She's also the creator of the Visionary Journal, a snazzy goal setting guide, vision board and day planner designed to help you get from idea to done. Monique is into making big ideas happen and bringing dreams to life! When doubt creeps in and the chorus of fear starts singing its warm-up notes, she’s the woman that you want by your side. She will help you get clear on what you really want or narrow down your next steps so that you can turn a blind eye to all of the distractions and get to work.  In this episode, we discuss why she decided to create a community and how everyone isn’t mentally ready for one on one coaching. We also discuss pushing past fear to do the work you are meant to do. Show notes: NacheSnow.com/85

Alana Rivera stumbled into the world of natural body care while working a job that left her feeling lost. At a time when she was unsure about what direction to take, she found brewing up apothecary products in her kitchen gave her purpose. Batch after batch, inspiration came from her other passion: food. Lavender shortbread became Lavender Soap. Coffee with fresh mint became Cold Brew Mint Coffee Scrub. Cardamom Old Fashioned became Grapefruit Cardamom Body Oil. After leaping into the journey of experimentation, research, and a whole lot of product testing (including much-needed trips to local bakeries and cocktail bars), she launched Etta + Billie in 2009. Her focus on food has given her the opportunity to work with influential makers like Craftsman and Wolves and Ritual Coffee Roasters on special collaborative projects, allowing her an inside look at their creation process. She’s traveled across the country, talking to people about great food, sustainability, and purposeful skin care and, ultimately, she di

Lauren Hom is a designer and letterer based in Detroit, schooled in New York, and raised in Los Angeles. Known for her bright color palettes, playful letterforms, and quirky copywriting, she’s had the pleasure of creating work for clients like Starbucks, Google, AT&T, YouTube and TIME Magazine. Her work has been recognized by Communication Arts, the Type Directors Club, and the Webby Awards. She’s also the author of the popular blog and book Daily Dishonesty. In this episode, we talk about how a passion project led to her first opportunity. We also discuss tips for transitioning from a 9 to 5 to entrepreneurship. Show Note: nachesnow.com/83