The Creative Jugglejoy Podcast
The Creative Jugglejoy Podcast is a show for multi-passionate mompreneurs and creative women balancing family, motherhood, and entrepreneurship. Hosted by Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent, it offers community and inspiration for listeners pursuing creative dreams while raising a family. Episodes cover balancing business and parenthood, mindset mastery, marketing creative work, and building a personal brand. Listeners also hear real talk and stories from successful creatives who have turned their passions into thriving businesses.
Episodes
E112: Growing a Calligraphy Business Through Teaching, Community and Brand Events
Send us your feedbackWhat happens when people aren’t buying your artwork, but they would happily learn how to make it?For Kirsten Burke and the team at The Modern Calligraphy Co., listening to that possibility helped their business grow beyond commissions into workshops, books, an online club and live personalisation experiences for brands.In this episode, Kaylie Edwards meets Kirsten, the company
E111: Building an Art Career After 30 Years in Graphic Design with Kay Meadows
Send us your feedbackWhat happens when the job you’ve built your life around ends, and the art you’ve been fitting into the gaps suddenly has room to take centre stage?In Episode 111 of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores Naskrent catches up with artist, illustrator and author Kay Meadows, whom she first met in 2022.After roughly 30 years working in graphic design, Kay’s remote job ended. The change was
E110: Etsy’s 2026 Changes: What Sellers Should Check in Their Shops
Send us your feedbackEtsy has a new CEO, its marketplace is growing again, and the company is putting more attention into how shoppers discover products. If you sell there, how much of that should change what you do this week?In this solo episode, Kaylie Edwards looks at Etsy’s 2026 results and translates the company’s talk of discovery, matching and personalisation into useful checks for creative
E109: Greeting Card Design Workflow: How Claudia Orengo Created 19 Cards in 2 Days
Send us your feedbackWhat would you do if you had 19 greeting card designs to finish—and less than 48 hours before the deadline?When an email from Claudia Orengo landed in Delores Naskrent’s inbox with the subject line “I designed 19 cards in two days,” Delores knew there was a much bigger creative-business conversation waiting to happen.Claudia is a graphic designer, watercolor artist, educator a
E108: How Greeting Cards Can Open the Door to Commercial Art
Send us your feedbackCould one 5 × 7 greeting card become your first step into commercial art?In this solo episode, Delores Naskrent reflects on why greeting cards are such an approachable starting point for artists who want to think more commercially. A card gives you helpful boundaries: a recipient, an occasion, an emotion and a purpose. From there, one design can grow into a catalogue, a collec
E107: Should Artists Use AI? Creativity, Ethics and Finding Your Boundaries
Send us your feedbackAI can save creative business owners time—but what happens when it begins replacing the creativity customers believe they are buying?In this solo episode, Kaylie shares how her relationship with AI has changed since generative tools first became widely available. What began as curiosity and excitement has become a much more complicated mix of practical support, ethical questio
E106: AI-Generated vs AI-Assisted Art: What Creators and Customers Need to Know
Send us your feedbackWhat happens when artwork you created yourself is suddenly labelled as AI?In this episode, Kaylie and Delores explore the increasingly complicated difference between AI-generated and AI-assisted creative work. They discuss reports of Instagram adding AI information labels to content edited with Canva’s background remover, why a single label can misrepresent hours of genuine cr
E105: From Etsy Seller to Licensed Artist: Katie McEachern’s Creative Career
Send us your feedbackWhat if the creative experiments that didn’t become your forever business were never wasted?In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, Delores talks with artist and surface pattern designer Katie McEachern about the winding path that took her from running a successful Etsy shop to pursuing a focused career in art licensing.Katie shares how her early handmade business helped h
E104: Why the Invisible Work in Your Creative Business Matters
Send us your feedbackRunning a creative business often looks beautifully polished from the outside. A new class appears, a newsletter lands in your inbox, a product launches or a finished collection is shared—but what about all the thinking, practising, planning and problem-solving that happened behind the scenes?In this reflective solo episode, Delores shares what returning from a family camping
E103: Beyond Social Media: Build an Audience You Can Actually Reach
Send us your feedbackWhat would happen to your creative business if Instagram suddenly stopped showing your work, your Etsy traffic dropped or your account disappeared into the algorithm abyss?Social media can still be brilliant for helping new people discover your art, products and ideas—but it was never designed to carry the full weight of your business.In this solo episode, Kaylie explores how
E102: How Hannah Nunn Turned Nature-Inspired Art into a Thriving Product Business
Send us your feedbackWhat does it really take to build a creative business that lasts for more than 20 years without losing the joy that made you start?In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy Podcast, Kaylie is joined by artist, designer and maker Hannah Nunn. From her studio in Hebden Bridge, Hannah creates nature-inspired paper-cut lighting, botanical wallpaper, decorative window film, journa
E101: What Creative Business Growth Really Looks Like Behind the Scenes
Send us your feedbackWhat does creative business growth actually look like behind the sales figures, launches and exciting announcements?In this episode, Kaylie and Delores take you behind the scenes of Delores Art during the launch of Mastering Surface Pattern Design in Affinity Designer. They share how consistent email marketing, connected offers, better systems and years of experimenting helped
E100: Reflecting on 100 Creative Juggle Joy Episodes: Growth, Gratitude & Community
Send us your feedbackIn our 100th‑episode celebration, Kaylie and Delores look back on the journey that has shaped Creative Juggle Joy. From juggling motherhood and art careers to launching this podcast, they share heartfelt stories, hard‑won lessons and the joys of building community along the way. We chat about our favourite moments, the guests who inspired us, and how our perspectives have evol
E99: Turning Illustrations into Products: Claire Van Kuijck’s Creative Journey
Send us your feedbackIn this guest episode, Delores Naskrent sits down with Madrid‑based illustrator Claire Van Kuijck, best known online as Claire Makes Things. Claire is a multi‑passionate creator who has transformed her whimsical art style into a thriving digital business. Together they explore the winding path from doodling in sketchbooks to launching illustrated products, navigating the chall
E98: Intentional Color Choices: Build a Palette That Sells With Telva Chase
Send us your feedbackIn this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores Naskrent sits down with color expert Telva Chase to unpack why so many surface‑pattern designers struggle with color confidence. Telva shares the hidden gaps in art‑school training, explains why relying on personal taste can sabotage commercial success, and offers a clear framework for choosing colors that resonate with your mark
E97: Beyond Instagram: Real-World Tips for Licensing Your Art With Guest Stacie Dale
Send us your feedbackIn this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores Naskrent sits down with illustrator and designer Stacie Dale, the founder of Stacie Dale Designs and editor of Surface Design News. With nearly three decades of experience in apparel, home décor and surface pattern licensing, Stacie shares a refreshingly candid look at how artists can build sustainable careers. They discuss Staci
E96: How to Choose What to Sell — Simplifying Your Creative Income Streams
Send us your feedbackAre you drowning in notebooks, Canva folders and half-finished ideas? In this solo episode, Kaylie shares her honest journey of rebuilding her creative practice while juggling motherhood and a growing business. She explores why too many ideas can keep artists, handmade sellers and digital creators stuck, and she breaks down the four types of creative income — active work, repe
E95: Creative Business Deep Dive: Day 1 of the Profitable Artist Summit with Vanessa Stoilova in this Bonus Episode
Send us your feedbackDay 1 of the Profitable Artist Summit kicked off with joyful energy as Delores Naskrent and guest Vanessa Stoilova (Art Business with Ness) shared behind‑the‑scenes stories and celebrated the launch of their three‑day event.They talk about the completely free public summit featuring industry favourites like Bonnie Christine, Colleen Underwood, Shelly Kim, Liz Kohler Brown, Gab
E94: Profitable Artist Summit: Why We Built It
Send us your feedbackDelores shares the heart behind the Profitable Artist Summit, a collaboration with Vanessa Stoilova (Art Business with Ness). In a heartfelt solo episode, she reflects on how limited resources were when she began her career and why accessible education for artists is so important. Delores talks about growing up in a rural community, learning design the hard way, and how the in
E93: Behind the Scenes of the Profitable Artist Summit with Vanessa Stoilova in this Bonus Episode
Send us your feedbackIn this bonus episode, host Delores Naskrent sits down with summit partner Vanessa Stoilova of Art Business with Ness to share a candid, behind‑the‑scenes look at the upcoming Profitable Artist Summit 2026. The pair laugh about the long nights, mountains of copywriting and last‑minute video recordings it takes to pull off a three‑day online event. They gush over the generosity
E92: How to Build a Sustainable Creative Business: Resilience & Systems
Send us your feedbackThis co‑hosted conversation between Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent lifts the veil on what it really takes to build a sustainable creative business. Instead of quick hacks and generic advice, they unpack the quiet, behind‑the‑scenes work that actually makes a difference—like cultivating resilience, refining your craft through deliberate practice, embracing experimentation,
E91: Finding Your Focus: The One Thing That Moves You Forward
Send us your feedbackIn this solo episode, Delores reflects on a simple yet transformative idea — choosing the one thing that truly moves you forward. She shares how reading The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan inspired her to strip away distractions, focus on her education business and mentoring, and create momentum in her art career. Through personal stories about hiring help, planning a
E90: From Glass Art to Surface Pattern Design - Reinventing a Creative Business with Ann Klos
Send us your feedbackIn this inspiring guest episode, Delores sits down with glass artist and creative entrepreneur Ann Klos to explore what it really looks like to evolve as an artist over decades without losing your spark.Ann has spent years building a business rooted in glass and colour. Recently she’s moved much of her business to Etsy, rebranded as a boutique operation, and rediscovered her f
E89: What Actually Makes Someone Join Your Email List in 2026
Send us your feedbackIn this solo episode Kaylie gets honest about why classic list‑building tactics – like offering a 10 % discount or lengthy freebies – aren’t working anymore. After years of being marketed to, people are tired of collecting PDFs that never get used. Kaylie explains that people are now seeking stability and control, and an email list feels like a calm, personal space in the chao
E88: The Middle Stage No One Talks About
Send us your feedbackAre you sitting in the “messy middle”? You’re not a newbie anymore, but regular sales still feel like a dream. In this heart‑to‑heart, Kaylie and Delores pull back the curtain on that awkward in‑between stage where confidence isn’t the problem—clarity is. You’ll learn why progress slows down, why complexity explodes, and how simple systems bring your momentum back.What we cove
E87: Content Batching for Creatives: How to Plan, Create and Stay Consistent
Send us your feedbackEver wondered how some creatives seem to do everything… without burning out or losing their spark?In this episode, Delores pulls back the curtain and shares exactly how she manages teaching, creating, licensing, recording, and running a membership — without trying to do it all at once.This isn’t about hustle or motivation. It’s about structure, planning, and building systems t
E86: Generosity & Tiny Tech Habits With Guest Sara Sovie
Send us your feedbackIt’s Episode86, and Delores welcomes systems strategist Sara Sovie for a guest episode. They explore what a “trust recession” means for creatives today, why leading with generosity builds authentic connection, and how to honour boundaries while giving freely. Sara shares her favourite tiny tech habits—think Gmail filters, pen‑and‑paper funnel mapping and reusable templates—alo
E85: Why People Aren’t Buying From You (Even If They Love Your Work)
Send us your feedbackIt’s frustrating when admirers swoon over your art yet your checkout stays silent. In this solo episode Kaylie unpacks why that happens. She explains how today’s buyers are mentally exhausted and cautious, why process‑focused posts attract your peers instead of paying customers and how to build the trust and clarity your audience needs to go from “That’s pretty” to “I’m buying
E84: Why Some Creatives Stay Stuck for Years (And Others Don’t)
Send us your feedbackHave you ever felt like you’ve spent hours honing your art, taking courses and perfecting your skills only to realise your creative business hasn’t moved forward at all?In this eye‑opening conversation, co‑hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent pull back the curtain on why so many creatives get stuck in cycles of learning and tweaking instead of taking meaningful action. Th
E83: From Paint to Pixels: How Traditional Art and Digital Tools Work Together in Licensing
Send us your feedbackIn this solo episode, Delores explores the false divide between paint and pixels. She invites us into her studio, sharing memories of constructing mixed-media pieces by hand and her early experiments with collage, art journals and sculpture. As a teacher, she adopted digital tools like Illustrator and Photoshop to expand her creative possibilities without abandoning her roots.
E82: Overwhelm Isn’t Random with Guest Colleen Underwood
Send us your feedbackFeeling like you’re constantly under a cloud of overwhelm? In this heartfelt conversation, Delores sits down with business coach Colleen Underwood to unpack why overwhelm isn’t random. They explore the hidden patterns and beliefs that keep creatives stuck and discuss Colleen’s LIGHT framework for building a sustainable, joy‑filled business. Colleen shares how she discovered he
E81: The AI Inbox Shift: What Creative Sellers Need to Know
Send us your feedbackKaylie shares an eye‑opening conversation about why email isn’t “dead” but our inboxes are different thanks to AI. She explains how Gmail, Outlook and other providers now summarise, group and prioritise messages based on patterns of engagement. For creative sellers, this means polished newsletters that never invite a reply are more likely to be hidden, whereas human‑sounding s
E80: Art, Equality & Podcasthon: A Conversation on Empowering Women Everywhere
Send us your feedback In this special Podcasthon episode, co-hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent Spotlight the global charity UN Women to amplify voices that are too often unheard. Created in 2010 to promote gender equality and empower women worldwide, UN Women merges several UN entities to support inter‑governmental bodies, help member states implement gender-equality standards, and coordin
E79: City Mouse Art: Kristen Chamberlain's Creative Path
Send us your feedbackIn this guest episode Delores sits down with Kristen Chamberlain—the creative behind City Mouse Art—to explore what it really looks like to build a thriving art practice while working a full‑time factory job. Raised by “creative women” in a small Midwestern town, Kristen’s heart was always pulled toward the energy of the city. Her work now blends modern florals with crisp geom
E78: Creativity: Kim Snider's Journey from Teaching to Viral Art Success
Send us your feedbackIn this heartfelt episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores sits down with Kim Snider of Play Art with Kim to unpack the winding road from reluctant art dabbling to a viral greeting‑card moment. Kim opens up about being told she “wasn’t good at art,” shelving her creative dreams for decades, and then rediscovering the joy of making through homeschooling and YouTube tutorials. To
E77: From Craft Tables to Thousands of Cards: What Greeting Card Sales Taught Us About Sustainable Creative Income
Send us your feedbackFrom a wobbly folding table at a craft fair to thousands of greeting cards mailed around the world, Delores shares how she and her daughter turned handmade cards into a quietly dependable income stream. In this bonus episode she reveals the lessons learned on pricing, displays, wholesaling, and how print‑on‑demand platforms like Card Isle and Greeting Card Universe create oppo
E76: iPad Calligraphy, Confidence & Creative Paths with Nicole Mauloni
Send us your feedbackWhat if lettering could be your gateway into more confident creative work?In this guest episode, Delores is joined by Nicole Mauloni, founder of iPad Calligraphy, to talk about lettering, digital tools, and how creative skills can quietly open doors into greeting cards, art licensing, and sustainable creative businesses.Nicole shares her journey from design and freelancing to
E75: Marketing Without a Website: How to Drive Sales from Etsy, Zazzle & Beyond
Send us your feedbackWhen you’re selling handmade goods, art prints or digital designs, a glossy website isn’t a prerequisite for success. In this episode of Creative Juggle Joy Kaylie explains how to build a clear path to purchase without investing in a big site. She busts the myth that a shop needs its own domain by showing how platforms like Etsy, Zazzle, Folksy and Spoonflower already handle c
E74: Creative Trends Forecast For 2026
Send us your feedbackThe February forecast episode of Creative Juggle Joy explores the creative shifts shaping 2026. Hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent unpack what’s fresh in tools, textures and teaching: the all‑new Affinity app, browser‑based design apps and AI‑powered ideation tools. They discuss how AI becomes a supportive partner rather than a replacement, echoing reports that 2026 des
E73: Reflections and Building a Life That Feels Like Art
Send us your feedbackIn this reflective solo episode, host Delores Naskrent opens up about the pressures of a full‑time creative business and why she’s choosing to build a life that feels like art in 2026. After a year packed with challenges, course launches and shows, Delores admits she’s drifted from her own creative quiet and outlines how she plans to come home to it. She shares the gentle anch
E72: Beyond the Marketplace: Diversifying Your Creative Income in 2026
Send us your feedbackMarketplace upheaval in 2025 left many creatives feeling whiplash. Etsy’s gross merchandise sales fell 6.5% year‑over‑year in early 2025 and active buyers dropped 3.4% to 88.5 million. Other platforms tweaked fees and algorithms, leaving sellers confused and worried about their income. But this co‑hosted episode with Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent isn’t about doom; it’s a
E71: The Visibility Reset: How to Build Momentum After the Holiday Slowdown
Send us your feedbackJanuary can feel foggy and slow — but it doesn’t mean your business has failed. In this solo episode, Kaylie Edwards shares a gentle visibility reset for creative entrepreneurs. She explains why visibility dips after the holidays and why it’s perfectly normalRather than panicking, Kaylie invites you to refresh what already exists, update banners and mockups, sprinkle in season
E70: Go Digital on Etsy: How Creatives Can Build Income Without More Products with Guest Eden Fried
Send us your feedbackDelores sits down with digital product strategist Eden Fried to demystify Etsy and share why her Go Digital on Etsy Summit has become a hub for creative women. Eden explains that summits compress months of learning into a few powerful days and that success on Etsy isn’t reserved for a chosen few—it’s accessible to anyone willing to start. She shares how the summit was born fro
E69: Planning Ahead and feeling at peace in 2026
Send us your feedbackAre you craving more calm and clarity in your creative business? In this intimate solo episode, Delores invites you into her studio as she maps out the entire year of 2026—and discovers that planning ahead can feel like freedom. With a mug of coffee and her iPad, she reflects on the lessons she’s learned from last year, the rhythm her programs now have, and how a clear roadmap
E68: Creative Reset: Planning for a Calmer, More Aligned 2026
Send us your feedbackIf the thought of “new year, new you” leaves you feeling frazzled, this episode is your gentle exhale. Kaylie and Delores invite you to approach 2026 with spaciousness rather than sprinting, focusing on clarity, soft structure and making room for real life. From clearing moving boxes and nurturing family routines to batching creative work and leaning on AI assistants, they sha
E67: Simplify to Grow: Pinterest and Purposeful Marketing with Alayna Creative
Send us your feedbackArtists and creative entrepreneurs can easily feel overwhelmed by marketing advice. In this episode Delores sits down with Alayna Creative, a Pinterest and marketing strategist, to explore how you can simplify your marketing and harness Pinterest as a visual search engine. Alayna shares her journey from a finance day job to building her one‑woman creative agency, why she swear
E66: From Market Buyers to Long-Term Fans: Turning In-Person Moments into Creative Community
Send us your feedbackIn this cozy December solo episode, Kaylie shares how to turn those warm, fleeting connections at in-person markets into long-lasting creative relationships. Drawing from her time running a handmade candle business and from countless conversations with fellow makers, she explores:✨ Why your craft fair customers are pure gold 🧠 Email sign-up strategies that don’t feel icky 📸 Co
E65: From Blizzards to Burnout to Big Breakthroughs: The Creative Juggle Christmas Special 2025
Send us your feedbackIt’s that time again—our annual festive fireside catch-up! In this honest, cozy, and occasionally chaotic Christmas special, Kaylie and Delores unwrap the creative year that was 2025. From flu seasons and house moves to rebrands, launches, tech pivots, school admin meltdowns, and some unexpectedly magical moments—we’re reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and what we’re lea
E64: What Affinity Designer 3 Means for Artists, Teachers, and the Future of Creative Design
Send us your feedbackIf you’ve been hearing the buzz about Affinity Designer 3 and wondering what it actually means for your art, your teaching, or your creative business, this solo episode with Delores will help you breathe a little easier—and maybe even get excited.In this episode, Delores shares her first impressions of Designer 3 on desktop, why she’s still working in Designer 2 on iPad, and h
E63: Daily Napkin Drawings to Watercolor YouTube Channel with Teresa of Beala Designs
Send us your feedbackEver wondered how a simple daily drawing habit could turn into a gentle, thriving art business and a 10K+ subscriber YouTube channel? In this episode, Delores sits down with watercolor artist and teacher Teresa of Beala Designs to trace that journey from lunchbox napkin doodles to YouTube tutorials that calm, encourage, and inspire.Teresa shares how drawing on her daughter’s l
E62: Creative Business Survival Guide: Ethical Urgency & Sales Boundaries for Peak Season
Send us your feedbackPeak season is here — the cosy chaos of November and December where your creativity becomes part of someone’s holiday memories… and your inbox becomes a bit of a circus.In this solo episode, Kaylie shares a grounded survival guide for creative business owners navigating the holiday rush. You’ll learn how to use ethical urgency in your promotions (without the ick), how to commu
E61: Learning New Tools, Finding New Joy (Affinity Designer on iPad)
Send us your feedbackIn this solo episode of Creative Juggle Joy, host Delores Naskrent takes listeners behind the scenes of her creative process to share how switching from Adobe Illustrator to Affinity Designer on the iPad reignited her joy for making art.Delores opens up about what it’s like to learn new software after decades of experience, why fresh tools can unlock new creativity, and how wo
E60: From Idea to Kindness-Focused Brand: A Student Story with KeriAnne from Kind Words Count
Send us your feedbackIn this heartfelt episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Co-host Delores sits down with her student KeriAnne Daniels, founder of Kind Words Count — a kindness-centered card and gift brand born from love, friendship, and a very personal story.KeriAnne went from “I’m not really an artist” to building a full creative business in her 50s, learning digital design from scratch and turning
E58: Beyond Etsy: Smarter Selling Strategies for Creatives in Uncertain Times
Send us your feedbackEtsy’s latest algorithm changes have shaken the handmade and art community — and if your shop views or sales have dropped, you’re not alone. In this episode, Kaylie dives into what’s really happening behind the scenes with Etsy’s new “AI algorithm” and why relying on a single platform is riskier than ever.She breaks down how to protect your creative income when marketplaces mo
E59: Build a Creative Career Through Collaboration | Interview with Free Create’s Kelley Bren Burke
Send us your feedbackIn this heartwarming episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores sits down with collage artist, educator, and event organizer Kelley Bren Burke, the creative mind behind Free Create — a new collaborative event connecting artists, teachers, and learners through creativity and generosity.Kelley shares the story of how Free Create began after her experiences in online summits and tea
E57: Teaching with Templates: How to Create Classes Efficiently (with Delores Naskrent)
Send us your feedbackEver wondered how Delores manages to release two full classes a month while also running her business, creating art, and mentoring students? In this behind-the-scenes solo episode, she’s pulling back the curtain on her entire teaching workflow — from concept to class launch.Delores shares how she structures her lessons, designs projects that truly engage students, and reuses s
E56: Is AI a Friend, Foe, or Creative Studio Assistant? (with Guest Lisa Martin)
Send us your feedbackArtificial Intelligence — it’s one of the most talked-about (and divisive) topics in the creative world right now. Some say it’s stealing from artists… others call it a total game-changer. But what’s the truth when you’re actually using it inside a creative business?In this episode, Kaylie and Delores sit down with artist and designer Lisa Martin of Beachside Designs to unpack
E55: Automate the Boring Stuff: Time-Saving Hacks for Creatives
Send us your feedbackEver wished there were two of you so you could finally keep up with your creative business? In this episode, Kaylie shares how gentle automation can help you do just that — without losing the personal touch.As a mum with chronic illness and a busy toddler, Kaylie opens up about how automation has become her secret helper for protecting her energy, sanity, and creativity. She w
E54: Creating With Constraints: Designing When Time, Energy, or Tech Are Limited
Send us your feedbackWhat if your limitations were actually your creative superpower?In this co-hosted episode, Kaylie and Delores dive deep into the realities of creating while juggling limited time, energy, or even outdated tech. Whether it’s motherhood, chronic pain, aging bodies, or software that won’t cooperate, the truth is: most of us aren’t creating in perfect conditions — and that’s okay.
E53: Part 2 with Vanessa: The Business of Licensing and Making Art That Sells
Send us your feedbackIn this follow-up episode, Delores sits down once again with illustrator and licensing mentor Vanessa Stoilova from Art Business with Ness — and this time, they're going deep into the real-world mechanics of working with art licensing agents, pitching your own work, and what it actually takes to make consistent income as a surface designer.Vanessa shares her personal jour
E52: Part 1: Designing Greeting Cards That Actually Sell – With Vanessa Stoilova
Send us your feedbackIn this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores sits down with artist, YouTuber, and creative business coach Vanessa Stoilova from Art Business With Ness for a deep dive into one of the most approachable—and profitable—art formats: greeting cards!They chat about:✨ Why greeting cards are a great entry point for artists 🎯 What retailers and art directors actually look for in a c
E51: The Power of Greeting Cards and the Long Game of Selling Your Art
Send us your feedbackIn this heartwarming and practical solo episode, Delores shares how greeting cards—those humble, heartfelt pieces of art—have quietly become one of the most consistent and joyful income streams in her creative business.She reflects on over 30 years of experience designing, selling, and licensing cards, from her first handmade pieces in local gift shops to a surprise contract w
E50: Mini Market Moves: How to Grow Your Income with Seasonal Bundles & Micro Offers
Send us your feedbackSeasonal sales don’t have to be overwhelming — and they definitely don’t have to be massive to be meaningful. In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, co-hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent break down how seasonal bundles and mini offers can bring consistent income, spark customer joy, and ease the pressure of holiday marketing.Whether you're a handmade seller, d
E49: Email Marketing Made Simple: How to Nurture Your Audience Without Burning Out
Send us your feedbackIn this solo episode, Kaylie breaks down how email marketing can help creatives build consistent sales without burning out on social media. Whether you're a handmade seller, artist, or digital product creator — this episode is your calm introduction to starting (or improving) your email list.Kaylie shares why email is still one of the most powerful tools for artists and m
E48: Holiday Sales Without the Hustle: Preparing Offers That Actually Sell
Send us your feedbackCan you really have a profitable holiday sales season without the burnout? Absolutely — but only if you plan ahead.In this episode, Kaylie and Delores share how to prep for holiday sales now (yes, even in August!) so you’re not scrambling through Q4. Whether you sell handmade goods, digital products, art prints, or teach online — this episode is packed with real examples, tool
E47: From Hobbyist to Online Teacher- What I Wish I’d Known Before I Started
Send us your feedbackIn this heartfelt solo episode, Delores Naskrent shares the winding, decades-long journey that took her from hobby artist and craft show vendor to internationally licensed designer and full-time online art teacher.🎨 From selling in local gift shops and big-ticket craft shows... 📦 To licensing with Hallmark and teaching over 90,000 students online... 👩🏫 To building a thriving
E46: Behind the Launch: What It Really Takes to Teach Online
Send us your feedbackIn this honest, behind-the-scenes episode, Kaylie and Delores unpack what really goes into launching and teaching online — beyond the polished social media posts.They share recent experiences from their own course launches, including:The emotional rollercoaster of selling while caregiving or managing health conditions.The terrifying tech glitch that deleted 170+ students from
E45: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Start Creating
Send us your feedbackIs that “big idea” sitting in your drafts gathering dust because you’re waiting for it to be perfect?In this practical and encouraging episode, Kaylie shares a powerful mindset shift for creatives who are stuck in their heads: perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and comparison don’t need to rule the show. She unpacks each of these mindset traps and shows you how to break the cyc
E44: The Magic of Mini-Offers: Validate Before You Build Big
Send us your feedbackIn this co-hosted episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie and Delores dive into the world of mini offers — small, low-lift products that serve a specific need and help creatives test ideas, earn income, and build meaningful customer relationships without burnout.Whether you sell handmade goods, digital art, or creative classes, this episode will give you:Clear examples of mini
E43: Your Art Style Isn't Missing
Send us your feedbackEver feel like your art is all over the place? That you’ve tried everything but still haven’t found “your style”? In this gentle solo episode, Delores Naskrent (co-host of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast) invites you to pause the noise, look inward, and begin uncovering the artistic voice that’s already within you.Delores shares heartfelt stories, hard-earned wisdom, and simpl
E42: When Does It Stop Being a Hobby? (And Are You Ready for What Comes Next?)
Send us your feedbackAre you quietly wondering if your creative hobby is becoming… something more?In this reflective and practical episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent dive into that fuzzy in-between zone where making for fun starts shifting toward business. Whether you're selling a few items to friends or beginning to dream bigger, this conversation
E41: The Art of Repurposing: How to Turn One Creative Skill Into Multiple Income Streams
Send us your feedbackDo you ever feel like you always need to create something new to stay visible or make sales? What if your best income streams are already hidden in the work you’ve already done?In this solo episode, Kaylie Edwards breaks down how to repurpose intentionally — so your creative work supports you over and over again, instead of burning you out.Inside, you’ll hear: ✨ Practical ways
E40: What Is Surface Pattern Design (And Could It Be Your Next Income Stream?)
Send us your feedbackEver wondered how those beautiful florals end up on notebooks, wrapping paper, fabric, or even mugs? That’s the magic of surface pattern design — and it could become a flexible, scalable creative income stream for you.In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy Podcast, Kaylie Edwards (creative mentor & toddler mum) and Delores Naskrent (digital artist & educator) break
E39: Is Surface Pattern Design Too Saturated?
Send us your feedbackIs the surface pattern design market too crowded to break into? In this solo episode, Canadian artist and educator Delores Naskrent gently unpacks this common fear — and offers a refreshing, hopeful perspective.Delores shares why now is still a wonderful time to explore surface pattern design and how tools like Affinity Designer can make your workflow more intuitive, enjoyable
E38: Getting started on Zazzle: Design once and Sell Again
Send us your feedbackEver wondered how to turn your art into greeting cards, mugs, or even holiday ornaments — without having to stockpile inventory or ship things yourself? In this co-hosted episode, Kaylie chats with Delores all about getting started on Zazzle, one of the most artist-friendly print-on-demand platforms.Delores shares how she fell into Zazzle while creating custom gifts for client
E37: Why Pre-Selling Nearly Broke Me: A Gentler Path to Validating Your Creative Ideas
Send us your feedbackWhat happens when the business advice that everyone swears by nearly breaks you?In this vulnerable solo episode, Kaylie shares the honest truth behind her attempt to pre-sell a course while juggling a toddler, client work, and chronic illness. Spoiler: it didn’t go to plan—and it left her questioning everything.You’ll learn why traditional validation advice often fails creativ
E36: Handmade Myths We Wish More People Knew
Send us your feedbackIn this heartfelt and practical episode, Kaylie and Delores bust some of the biggest myths still floating around about handmade businesses. From the idea that “handmade means cheap” to the assumption that it’s “just a hobby,” they share stories from their own candle and art ventures, including the real grind of craft fairs, saying no to freebies, and finding the right customer
E35: Expanding on Creating Reusable Assets Follow Up From Episode 30
Send us your feedbackHost: Delores NaskrentIn this solo follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Delores goes deeper into the world of reusable art assets — and how they can transform your creative business. Whether you're a surface designer, illustrator, or digital artist, this conversation will help you reframe how you create, reuse, and sell the tools you already use in your own work
E34: The Advice That Didn’t Work for Us (And What We Do Instead)
Send us your feedbackNot all business advice is created equal — especially when you’re a mum, caregiver, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or simply living real life.In this honest and deeply relatable episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie (creative toddler mum + digital strategist in North Wales) and Delores (artist + digital educator + grandma in Manitoba) unpack the advice that totally didn
E33: Escaping Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stop Starting Everything and Finally Build Momentum
Send us your feedbackIf you're a creative who feels like you're always starting new ideas but never finishing anything — this episode is for you.Kaylie opens up about her personal experience with shiny object syndrome: bouncing between courses, tools, product ideas, and platforms (hello Canva templates, half-finished Etsy shops, and a Google Drive full of forgotten downloads).In this hon
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