Whether you're on the brink of burnout, you're in the middle of suffering from burnout, or you're wanting to prevent burnout in your creative business, this podcast episode is for you!

In this episode, we chat with Kam of Hand Knit by Kam. Kam and I were both dealing with burnout around the same time, but she chose to take a break. Tune in to hear what her break looked like, how she felt returning to her business, and how things look different now.

Ultimately, I want you to know that there is absolutely no shame in taking a break. Sometimes, that's the only thing that will keep you from burnout and from leaving your creative business altogether. It's ok for things to look different than they used to, than you imagined, or than you see in other businesses. The most important thing is to take care of yourself, because you 100% are the most important asset in your business.

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If you are a creative entrepreneur, I really really hope you'll listen to this episode, because I think it's so important for all of us to be reminded of this over and over and over and over again!

This episode is a continuation of my series of diving into inspiration from other creative entrepreneurs and sharing their stories, wisdom, motivation, and work with you.

Today we are diving into Dan Pearce's Donkey Mud Pottery Studio. I've really enjoyed following his Instagram account for a few years, in part because of the way he showcases the value of his work.

First of all, we discuss Kintsugi, a Japanese method of repairing broken pottery pieces... and how it actually increases their value instead of decreasing it!

Then, we dive into a discussion of pricing and perceived value of any and all creative work. It's not just about the materials, expertise, and time that goes into a piece. Curious what some of the other components are? Definitely tune in!

I truly hope you find this episode to be an inspiring reminder of the value of your work, and perhaps it'll even result in some action, whether it's changing your prices, adjusting the way you talk about your work, or making tweaks to your audience base.

Whatever the case, keep seeking examples of what's possible and proof of your value as a creative, as well as the value of your work.

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Sometimes our businesses take unexpected turns that we never would've imagined... but that turn out even better than we might have planned! Last year, an opportunity arose for Jessie Rayot of Jessie at Home to purchase Crochet Foundry, and she jumped right on it!

In this podcast episode, Jessie shares all about her (unexpected) experience taking over an existing publication, including the ups and downs, and everything between! Plus, she shares her insider tips and opportunities for knit and crochet pattern designers looking to work with publications, and specifically Crochet Foundry!

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