Today I have the privilege of speaking with the lovely Ellie Compton, who is an architect and artist who runs a Christchurch-based art studio called Maker of Chaos.

Ellie collects people's life stories and weaves them into chaotic and whimsical worlds of art that encourage imagination and discovery.

In this episode, you're going to learn how to make art competitions worth your time, get some tips and tricks for growing your following as a brand-new business, and the value of a complete brand experience.

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Connect with Ellie Compton:

Instagram: @ellie.compton__

Website: elliecompton.com

Facebook: EllieCompton.MakerofChaos

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Ready to take your art full-time but don't know how? Check out Ellie’s course – Passion to Profession!

This 6-week course gives artists and creatives (like you!) the practical tools and face-to-face mentoring to elevate your business confidence, land steady clients and make great money, all while using your creativity as the driving force.

View the sales page here ➡️ elliecompton.com/sales-page-passionxprofession

Or join the program & SAVE when you pay in full using our special Brand Your Passion link! Use discount code “PASSION20” at checkout!

Click here to join Passion to Profession & save when you pay in full!

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For people to buy your work, they need to be thinking about your work, and to be thinking about your work, they need to be AWARE of your work.

So, are you ready to make your brand unforgettable and live rent-free in your ideal customer’s head?

Look no further, cause in today’s podcast episode I’m sharing 20 game-changing tips for artists and makers to boost your brand awareness and get your ideal client thinking of you first.

From revamping your bios, leveraging Pinterest, and the difference between brand awareness and brand visibility (and everything in between!), I’ve got you covered with 20 actionable steps to get your brand not only noticed but REMEMBERED.

It’s time to live rent-free in your ideal customer’s head, my friend.

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Do you have a spare 2 minutes to answer a few quick questions to help make this podcast even MORE impactful? In return, I’ll send you the entire first module of my signature brand strategy course, Map Your Brand Magic, as a big thank you!

You can fill out the super quick form here ➡️bit.ly/passionpodfeedback

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Today I have the pleasure of speaking with the extremely talented illustrator, Eliza Williams of Doolittle Illustrations.

Eliza is a multi-disciplinary creative who specialises in illustration, animation and design, bringing a bit of colour into people’s lives.

Her work takes on many different forms combining both digital and traditional mediums to create a colourful little world to escape to and explore.

In this episode, Eliza shares her journey as an illustrator and talks about her experience going viral on Instagram, ending her up on the wrong side of the platform and having her account removed (don’t worry - she got it back!).

She shares her thoughts on creating a community, not a following, and why she believes that connection is at the core of all of her greatest successes.

Eliza also shares her experience of doing an art residency in Japan, her collaboration with Spotify, and some awesome little nuggets of wisdom for creatives from her own experiences.

Listen in for more on Eliza’s journey and be sure to check her out on socials below.

Connect with Eliza:
Website: doolittleillustrations.com
Instagram: @doolittleillustrations
TikTok: @lizadoolittlee

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Do you have a spare 2 minutes to answer a few quick questions to help make this podcast even MORE impactful? In return, I’ll send you the entire first module of my signature brand strategy course, Map Your Brand Magic, as a big thank you!

You can fill out the super quick form here ➡️bit.ly/passionpodfeedback

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Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.

Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!

Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Get ready for a blast from the past. This week we’re tuning back into one of our favourite episodes because it’s just too good not to share again and something that feels very relevant right now.

That’s right, in today’s episode, we’re diving back into the big, beautiful world of brand values.

In case you didn’t know it already, brand values are the backbone of your business – they guide your decisions, keep you aligned with your vision, and communicate to your audience who you are and what you stand for.

But if you’re over here like, “Okay Hollie, I get it. I need to have brand values, but like… where do I start and how the heck do I write them?!"... Don’t worry, I’ve got you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down EVERYTHING you need to know about writing your brand values.

Not only will we talk about why brand values are crucial for your business, but we’ll also dive into the strategic steps you need to make to write values that truly represent your brand (and more importantly… you!).

Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? Check out The Next Level Creative™ today!

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Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.

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Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Today we’re talking about DIYing your branding and how to know if you’ve nailed it, or… failed it.

I’m diving into EVERYTHING you need to know to DIY your branding in a way that not only looks good but makes sense for your brand, your vision and mission, and your overall goals for your creative business.

I want to help you remove the self-doubt and give you some practical steps to connect your brand strategy, brand identity and marketing in a way that feels good to you, attracts your dream clients and reflects who you are as a brand and individual.

So whether you’re new to DIYing or have been at it a while - if you’re ready to learn how to take your branding to the next level *a la DIY style* this is where we do it.

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Elements of Design – Click here for the 8 design fundamentals mentioned in this episode!

Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? Check out The Next Level Creative™ today!

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There’s no denying that marketing your creative business can at times be overwhelming and stressful.

And as the sole person taking care of your business, you’re not only responsible for the health of your business but YOUR health too.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about a topic that I’m very passionate about and quite frankly I think more entrepreneurs need to be talking about, and that’s the importance of prioritising your mental health as a creative.

I’m breaking down 10 simple yet life-changing tips to help you better prioritise and manage your mental health whilst marketing your creative business.

No more feeling overwhelmed by to-do lists, societal pressure or trying to do everything yourself…

It’s time to learn how to thrive in your creative business without burning out, and taking care of what’s really important… YOU.

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If you or someone you know needs mental health support, please check out these resources:

New Zealand: mentalhealth.org.nz/helplines

Australia: healthdirect.gov.au/australian-mental-health-services

United States: apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

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Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.

Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!

Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

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Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat? Check out The Next Level Creative™ today!

As a creative, you know how exciting it feels to have a new idea, right?

It’s intoxicating. It’s a rush. It’s why a lot of us do what we do.

But what happens when that initial high wears off? How do you keep going when the exciting idea becomes a project, a commitment, a responsibility?

In this episode, Lauren Tilden is going to tell us just that.

Lauren is a marketing coach for small business owners who struggle with showing up consistently to market their business and is also the host of the podcast, Making Good, which is on a mission to help small businesses do better marketing so they can make a bigger living impact on the world.

This week we are doing the ol' switcheroo and I am stoked to share an episode from Lauren's podcast on my podcast.

In this episode, Lauren talks all about how to keep going which is episode 2 of a 3 part series that she did on how to get started, how to keep going, and how to finish - an area that a lot of us creatives need a little help in.

And as I share Lauren's episode on this podcast, Lauren is interviewing me over on her podcast! Once you’ve binged this episode, head on over to the Making Good podcast to listen to that one!

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Where you can find and connect with Lauren Tilden:

Website: laurentilden.co

Podcast: Making Good

Instagram: instagram.com/laurentilden

YouTube: youtube.com/@lauren.tilden

Listen to my episode on the Making Good podcast!

No more staring at a blank page. Download Lauren's free workbook with 100 content ideas designed to help you connect with your ideal customer - 100 Content Prompts: makinggoodpodcast.com/100prompts.

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Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here. Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!

Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.

Are you ready to grow your audience, attract new customers and get more building-building opportunities on repeat?

This episode is where I tell you exactly how.

We’re ditching the ol’ “throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks” approach and shifting our focus to something more powerful and actually useful… branding.

We’re diving into how branding is the umbrella that ties together ALL aspects of your business from design and marketing to systems and growth.

Plus how adopting a new approach to branding (where you realise it’s not just about logos and colours) can propel your creative business forward and help you elevate your brand and achieve sustainable and consistent growth.

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Ready to join the creative branding lab for artists and makers who are ready to grow their audience, attract new customers, and get business-building opportunities on repeat. Check out The Next Level Creative™.

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Want to support the show & help me make the world a more creative place one brand at a time? You can pop something in my tip jar here.

Any amount is appreciated, as is sharing the episodes or recommending the show to your creative friends!

Want to sponsor the Brand Your Passion Podcast? You can view the options & book in here.