Episodes

Vendor Connection Ideas + Growing Your Team Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this bite-sized episode, I respond to two of the most asked questions submitted by listeners to my “ask me anything” prompt. 1. “How do you network and connect with vendors from home?” 2. “What’s your advice for finding good help and hiring/growing a team?” Submit questions for the next Ask me Anything episode Learn more about The Creative Educator Academy The post Episode 25: Ask me Anything appeared first ...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Lindsay Davenport shares how to approach finding a healthy balance between motherhood and business ownership. Listen in as she drops some hard truths on the reality of “balance” along with an unpopular opinion that we all need to be reminded. Lindsay is a NM small-town-raised wedding photographer and educator now residing in the big city-Dallas, TX. She’s a mama 2 two kids, Luke (3) and Aubrey (10 months) and wife to Jordan, ICU nurse and hand...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Dr. Tiffany Eurich joins us to discuss how publicity through public relations can help build your brand and develop additional credibility in your business. Listen in as she shares how to get started, research publications and outlets, and develop pitches that will stand out! Dr. Tiffany Eurich is passionate about helping entrepreneurs stand out in saturated markets by increasing their brand’s visibility, authority, and impact. Tiffany has a P...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Tyler McCall joins us to discuss how you can master your own Instagram strategy. Listen in as he shares how to set your goals for Instagram and review your numbers to track your success! Tyler J. McCall is an Instagram and social media marketer, strategist, and coach for creatives and online business owners. He teaches his students how to use Instagram with intention to grow their community online and grow their business. Tyler focuses on usin...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Hope Taylor joins us for another conversation around education and her experience with masterminds! Listen in as she gives her opinion on what a great mastermind includes, along with how educators should find and focus in on the education format that they excel in! Hope Taylor is a senior portrait and wedding photographer located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She began her business at just age 17, and has now been a full time photographer for s...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Kat Schmoyer of Creative at Heart explains how she has approached selecting speakers and educators for all 9 rounds of her successful conference! Listen in as she shares some of her favorite and most ou...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Kayla Hollatz joins us to discuss what it looks like to work with a copywriter that writes from the perspective of their clients, along with how you can find their voice as a copywriter!

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, we turned the tables and had guest host Sarah Erickson of Sarah Ann Design interview Laylee about all things education! We recorded this podcast episode with fellow educators in mind,

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Sarajane Case of Enneagram and Coffee joins us to break down the enneagram, how to determine your type, and how to improve your relationships with it. Plus,

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Lauren Carnes joins me to discuss communication strategy in your business and how it directly impacts big launches for your brand. Listen in as she shares how you can find your brand voice, then create unique, yet impactful communication for your brand! With a background in public relations and social media marketing, Lauren has always been a lover of telling great stories. For 6 years she worked alongside international brands including Nike,...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Vanessa Kynes joins me to discuss the Pinterest strategies that you didn’t know your business needed! Listen in as she shares the tips and tools to generating more leads from your Pinterest,

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, my sweet friend Jessica Marie Peddicord joins me to discuss how to be innovative and original in your business, despite being told to mimic the entrepreneurs you look up to.

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Natalie Jayne joins us to discuss what it feels like to experience tragedy as an entrepreneur and how you can prepare you business for when crisis strikes. Listen in as she shares advice on what she lea...

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this special “Ask Me Anything” episode, Vanessa Hicks joins me to answer some of the most asked questions from our Instagram followers regarding Vanessa’s photography business and personal life!

Welcome to So, Here’s the Thing! In this episode, Shaunae Teske sits down to chat about the importance of intentional marketing in your business. Listen in as she discusses the steps you can take to find your core values and approach intentional market...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Natalie Franke joins us to discuss the importance of building a community that serve a purpose beyond yourself, and what it means to build your own table.

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, we talk with Emily Kurth about the overwhelm and burnout that entrepreneurs can experience from stress related to their work. Listen in as she shares 5 techniques you can incorporate into your life to better manage your stress. Emily Kurth is the owner of Coco & June, a company dedicated to spreading positivity and kindness through art and lifestyle goods. Emily also hosts The Frazzled to Free Retreat, where she shares with entrepreneurs her ...

Confidence & Coaches Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this bite-sized episode, I respond to two of the most asked questions submitted by listeners to my “ask me anything” prompt. 1. “How do you find the confidence to make big moves or start big pr...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, Sarah and I discuss how you can grow and find success through practice, experience, and critique from others. Listen is as we share our personal experiences and the different routes we took in our professional path to entrepreneurship. Sarah Erickson is a brand and website designer for creatives. She creates polished designs backed with strategy and intention—making your brand irresistible to your ideal clients. Sarah started her business as ...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, we’re joined by Carrie Grace to talk through the reason we fear rejection and how you can overcome that fear. Listen in as she shares some of her own stories of rejection,

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In this episode, we talk with Kat Schmoyer about the importance of cultivating a community and overcoming criticism within your work. If you’re ready to take the steps to become community centric, find compassion for listening to others’ perspectives, and appropriately respond to criticism, listen in! Bio: Kat Schmoyer is a mamaprenuer, founder of Creative at Heart & wedding planner! With over 5 years experience in the world of small business, and 3 brands un...

Welcome to “So, Here’s the Thing!” In episode four, we chat with Bonnie Bakhtiari about building your business from a place of purpose and how that includes respecting boundaries. Listen in as she discusses setting boundaries in both your personal and professional life that will lead to success. Bonnie is a brand designer and strategist for creative entrepreneurs, an industry educator, and host of the Brand Strategy Podcast based in beautiful Waco, TX. She’s also the founder and host of the Ill...

In this episode, we will break down the action steps that Quianna has learned to take when attending an educational or networking experience. After years of attending countless workshops and conferences, Quianna has learned the best ways to get the most out of her investment. Quianna Marie is a destination wedding photographer based in both the Bay Area, California + Phoenix Arizona. Obsessed with dirt roads, happy tears and helping creatives turn their passion into their profession. Find it f...

In this episode, Sarah and I will talk through the pros and cons of working for free, along with some insight on how to determine when to say “yes” and how to say “no”. Sarah Erickson is a brand and website designer for creatives. She creates polished designs backed with strategy and intention—making your brand irresistible to your ideal clients. Sarah started her business as a wedding stationery designer, but she has recently shifted her services to better serve the creative industry. Her stud...