Ep. 35: Justice for Artists: How Daniel Lachman Helps Creatives Fight Art Theft
In this powerful episode, Stacie talks with Daniel Lachman, founder of Justice for Artists, about the heartbreaking and unfortunately common experience of having your artwork stolen. Daniel shares his journey from viral t-shirt success to fighting counterfeiters, and how he turned a personal stru...
Ep. 36: Madison Phipps on Side Hustling, Print Clubs & Speaking Dreams Out Loud
Today on the show, Stacie chats with artist Madison Phipps of Madison Phipps Studio, who is building a thriving creative business in the margins of her full-time job and motherhood. Madison shares how her mantra, "What's the best that could happen?", has helped her push past fear, pitch big ideas...
Ep. 37: Vanessa Piche on Starting Over as an Artist: What Happens When You Lose Your Audience?
In this refreshingly honest episode, Stacie is joined by fine artist Vanessa Piche (pronounced "cliché") for a raw conversation about what it feels like to start over again. Vanessa opens up about her unexpected move from a thriving art career in Rhode Island to rural Indiana, and the challenges ...
Growing a Creative Business Through eCommerce
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For many creatives, business acumen does not come naturally. They might create some of the most intriguing art, but their business will struggle if they don’t market it well....
Ep. 38: Data Doesn't Lie: Shannon McNab on the Real Numbers Behind Creative Income
In this data-packed episode, Stacie sits down with Shannon McNab, a surface designer, educator, and the creator of the annual Surface Design Industry Survey. Drawing from six years of research and thousands of responses, Shannon shares real insights into income trends, shifts in licensing, and th...
Ep. 39: Jess Miller on Blending Art + Influence: Licensing, Content, and the Power of Showing Up
Today, Stacie chats with illustrator, content creator, and multi-hyphenate entrepreneur Jess Miller. Known for her brand partnerships with names like Adobe and Casetify, Jess shares how she's built a thriving creative business by combining social media savvy with her love of art. From licensing d...
Ep. 40: How Taylor Paladino Turned Watercolor into a 7-Figure Art Brand
In this episode, Stacie talks with Ben Taylor Paladino about how he built a festive, product based art brand from his Dallas watercolor studio into a thriving multi stream business. Known for his greeting cards, frosted cups, tea towels, custom ornaments, and a mahjong tile collaboration that put...
Ep. 41: From Coding Software to Designing Fabric: The Career Pivot That Worked for Mel Armstrong
In this episode, Stacie sits down with surface pattern designer, children's book illustrator, and educator Mel Armstrong. Mel shares how she transitioned from software engineering into surface pattern design, how a search for gender-neutral fabric while pregnant sparked an entirely new path, and ...
Ep. 42: Building a Brand That Can Survive the Pivot: Mindy Young on Risk Resilience and Going All In
In this episode, Stacie is joined by Mindy Young of Indy Bloom Design for a candid conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable creative business. Mindy shares how she began designing in 2016, grew a multiple six-figure business on Spoonflower, and then faced a major turning poi...
Cranky and Conflicted: When Your Dream Job Isn't a Dream Anymore w/Stacie Bloomfield
This episode is sponsored by Surface Design News and Brooke Mackie Designs
In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives, the Cranks sit down with artist and entrepreneur, Stacie Bloomfield, to talk about a sneaky kind of burnout—the kind that shows up not when you're failing, but when you're "succeed...
