The publishing process and staying motivated while writing with Mary Adkins

49. From Kitchen Dreams to Digital Success: How Jess Built a Thriving Food Blogging Business

What does it take to turn a love for food into a sustainable, creative business? In this episode, Jessica Hoffman takes us behind the scenes of her journey from marketing professional to full-time food blogger. She shares how she monetized her blog, created digital products, honed her food photography skills, and built a content strategy that works — all while juggling workshopping recipes, crafting meaningful newsletters, and staying sane in a fast-paced digital world. Whether you're dreaming of cookbook deals or looking to master batch content creation, this conversation is packed with real talk and practical tips for modern food content creators and anyone else looking to monetize their creative business. Choosing Chia Website: https://choosingchia.com/ [https://choosingchia.com/] Choosing Chia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingchia/ [https://www.instagram.com/choosingchia/] We're All Creative Website: https://www.wereallcreative.com/ [https://www.wereallcreative.com/] We're All Creative Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wereallcreative/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/wereallcreative/?hl=en]

48: How Charly Clements Built a Career in Illustration & Teaching

In this episode, Roxanne sits down with artist and creative entrepreneur Charly Clements for a raw and honest conversation about the hidden gifts of rejection. Together, they explore how being told "no" can force you to grow and redirect you toward greater opportunities, and why saying "yes" to everything might actually slow your growth. Charly shares insights on building a personal brand that complements your art, not compromises it, and opens up about the many ways artists can create passive income streams that fuel creativity and give you more space to do meaningful work. This one's for anyone ready to stop chasing every door and start building their own. Charly's IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlyclements/ [https://www.instagram.com/charlyclements/] Charly's Website: https://charlyclements.com/ [https://charlyclements.com/] We're All Creative IG: https://www.instagram.com/wereallcreative/ [https://www.instagram.com/wereallcreative/] We're All Creative Website: https://www.wereallcreative.com/ [https://www.wereallcreative.com/]

47: Breaking a Drawing World Record, Working with Big Brands, and Advocating for Youth Creativity with Dyymond Whipper-Young

In this inspiring episode of We're All Creative, we sit down with the phenomenal Dyymond Whipper-Young—artist, educator, and world record holder—to explore the power of recognizing your own worth and the doors that open when you fully embrace your talent. Dyymond shares her incredible journey of breaking a Guinness World Record for the largest drawing by an individual, collaborating with major brands, and using her platform to uplift and empower the next generation of young creatives. As a woman thriving in the creative industry, Dyymond's story is a powerful reminder that owning your skills isn't just empowering—it's transformative. From bold career moves to community impact, she discusses how claiming her creative identity led to unimaginable opportunities. Whether you're early in your creative journey or looking to elevate your voice, this episode offers motivation, practical insights, and a celebration of what's possible when women believe in themselves and their artistic vision. Tune in and get inspired to lean into your creativity—because your talent is more than enough. Dyymond's IG: https://www.instagram.com/dyymondwy/ [https://www.instagram.com/dyymondwy/] Dyymond's Website: https://www.dwhppart.com/ [https://www.dwhppart.com/] We're All Creative IG: https://www.instagram.com/wereallcreative/ [https://www.instagram.com/wereallcreative/] We're All Creative Website: https://www.wereallcreative.com/ [https://www.wereallcreative.com/]

The world of surface design and being a full time artist with Juliet Meeks

Juliet Meeks is an artist and surface designer based in New Orleans, LA. She creates art for products like fabric, stationery, wallpaper, and more, and also teaches other artists how they can do the same. Follow Along with Juliet: https://julietmeeks.com/ [https://julietmeeks.com/] https://www.instagram.com/julietmeeksdesign/ [https://www.instagram.com/julietmeeksdesign/] https://www.skillshare.com/user/julietmeeks [https://www.skillshare.com/user/julietmeeks] Juliet's waitlist: https://mailchi.mp/julietmeeks/licensingforartists [https://mailchi.mp/julietmeeks/licensingforartists]

Working with ideal clients and shifting to owning her own agency with Meredith Cancilla

Meredith goes over her shift to owning her own agency after working full time for others and exactly how she gets her ideal clients! Follow along with Meredith: https://www.instagram.com/quixoticdesignco/ [https://www.instagram.com/quixoticdesignco/] https://www.quixoticdesignco.com/ [https://www.quixoticdesignco.com/] Meredith's FREEBIE! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e7bbdeca01b100026d793be [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5e7bbdeca01b100026d793be]