Bonnie Christine
Welcome to The Pattern Post. Every Tuesday I gather everything happening in surface pattern design, art licensing, and illustration, filter it through what I've learned designing and teaching this craft since 2012, and tell you what I'd do about it. Stay informed and encouraged, for free.
Hey, Reader!
50 episodes. 50 EPISODES of my podcast, the Creative Professional. Six months ago, I couldn't have imagined reaching this milestone.
In just 6 months, we've had over 400,000 downloads, have climbed the charts to #11 in design for the USA and are officially ranked in the top 0.5% of all podcasts globally. WHAT?!
And it's all because of YOU.
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for being a part of this incredible journey. Your support, feedback, and enthusiasm have been my driving force!
With each episode, I've aimed to ignite your creativity, empower your entrepreneurial spirit, and provide you with valuable insights and tools to fuel your business. I pour my heart into crafting meaningful episodes that will actually help artists, makers, and dreamers like you move the needle in their business.
Today, I'm inviting you review the list of all 50 episodes below, each packed with inspiration, practical tips, and heartfelt advice that have touched the hearts and minds of so many of you.
βοΈ I've put a little star by personal favorites!
So dive in. Revisit your favorite episodes, discover gems you may have missed, and relish in the collective growth and transformation we've experienced together.
Just catching up? I'm sharing a list of all 50 episodes below so you can listen in on any you've missed!
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Dive into the Professional Creative episodes 1 - 50!
- βοΈ Starting From ZERO - Dive into Bonnie's 30 lessons learned from 10 years in business, starting from zero. Freebie: 30 Business Breakthroughs: Lessons Learned from a Decade of Entrepreneurship.
- βWhat If I'm Alone In This? - Discover how to find support as an artist entrepreneur, even if your friends and family may not fully understand.
- βHow Much Do You Really Make From Just Your Artwork? - Explore the world of art licensing, Bonnie's personal journey, and the income potential starting with art licensing.
- βA Map to Success & Dose of Rejection - Dive into Bonnie's story of success and learn how to chart your own path. Freebie: Fillable Path to Success
- "I did it." How Deleting Doubt Can Change Everything - Learn how to manage doubt and gain confidence, plus the time I took my daughter to get her ears pierced.
- ββοΈ Creative or Educator? - Explore the cycle of learning, implementing, and teaching as I share my path to becoming an educator and provide affirmations, questions, and steps to support your own journey.
- βThe Power of Creative Truths - Discover 25 affirmations that Bonnie reads to herself every day to tap into her creative power. Freebie: 50 Creative Affirmations to Empower Your Creative Journey.
- βBehind the Scenes of Our Annual Team Retreat - Get introduced to the Team BC members and learn about how the annual team retreat is organized.
- βCreativity and Willpower - Explore eight ways to hack your own willpower and enhance your creative output.
- βThe Logistics of Running an Online Conference - Learn about the post-Immersion Live conference and get insights into how to successfully run an annual conference. Freebie: Behind-the-Scenes Timeline and Task List for Running a Conference.
- βWhy a Podcast? - Discover why Bonnie started the podcast and learn about what it takes to run one.
- βMeet the Mark Makers - Hear from the 2022 Mark Makers Mastermind and learn about their biggest takeaways from the year. Freebie: Meet the Mark Makers Directory
- βοΈ Stuck in the Daily Scramble with Lisa Jacobs - Learn about the concepts of the Daily Scramble and Exploding Star and how they can help you better organize your business. Freebie: Organizational Chart
- βTame Your To-Do List with Lisa Jacobs - Discover the OCN (Open-Closed-New) method for managing your to-do list effectively.
- βMy Predictions for 2023 - Explore the trends of 2022 and Bonnie's predictions for the year ahead.
- βDeveloping Your Signature Style - Learn about the importance of a signature style, why it matters, and discover five ways to further develop your own. Freebie: One Year of Art Prompts
- βStrategic Planning for the Professional Creative - Explore how strategic planning is done in the company, along with five things that worked and five things that didn't in 2022. Freebie: Strategic Planning for the Professional Creative Workbook
- βAnnual Planning for Your Best Year Yet | Featuring Lisa Jacobs - Learn Lisa Jacobs' favorite ways to dream big and important considerations for annual planning. Freebie: Printable Year at a Glance
- βTen Seconds of Courage - Discover five ways taking ten seconds of courage can help you gain momentum in your career.
- βLearn to Love Going LIVE - Get 20 tips for going live and loving it, along with insights on planning a successful live event. Freebie: Live Call Planner
- βBehind the Scenes of Our Weekly Team Meeting - Learn how Team BC structures their weekly team Momentum Meeting. Freebie: Momentum Meeting Outline & 50 Fun Questions
- β15 Ways to Create Income with Your Creativity - Explore 15 different ways to use your creativity to generate income. Freebie: 60 x 60: 60 Ways to Use Your Creativity to Make Money
- βHow to Invest in Yourself - Discover three key areas for investing in your growth as an artist and creative entrepreneur.
- β10 Lessons Learned from a Year of Creating - Reflect on the lasting impact of taking the time you need when just starting out.
- βThe Weeds & Seeds of Growing a Creative Business - Shift your mindset around common creative and business struggles. Freebie: Weeds & Seeds: Printable Cards
- βThe Art of Gathering Inspiration - Explore six ways to gather inspiration and learn how to find it away from the screen.
- βMoving from Dreaming to Doing - Discover a simple hack for transitioning from dreaming to taking action, along with Bonnie's personal story. Freebie: Daily Habit Tracker
- βοΈ Two Weeks Notice with Amy Porterfield - Amy Porterfield shares insights on her book, imposter syndrome, email lists, batching content, and starting a business.
- βοΈ What Problem Do We Solve? Featuring Sarah Watts - Unlock the power of a growth mindset for your business and learn about art and marketing.
- βStand in Your Power: I Am an Artist. - Discover five reasons why you can confidently claim being an artist as a real job and get tips on how to pursue a creative career.
- βHow to Thrive as a Creative: Moving from Fear to Abundance - Learn how to adopt an abundance-based mindset as a creative and thrive in your creative career.
- βHow a Simple Question Can Transform Your Approach - Explore the impact of asking yourself, "Would you buy your own artwork?"
- βScaling Up With Love: Mastering Seasonal Support for Your Business - - Dive into the behind-the-scenes of hiring and managing a seasonal support team to deliver a world-class customer experience. Freebie: The Love Squad: A Guide to Seasonal Support in Your Business
- βWhat I'm Reading: 4 Books to Transform Your Life and Business - Learn how Bonnie finds time to read and get recommendations on four transformative books.
- βοΈ Are You a Boundary Breaker? How to Set Limits to Protect Your Creativity - Explore the importance of setting boundaries in your business and learn about the three different types of boundaries you need to set.
- βNavigating the Question of "Can I Pick Your Brain" - Discover how to respond intentionally and kindly while honoring your own boundaries and managing expectations. Freebie: One-on-One Consultation Questionnaire
- βοΈ Asking Your Audience: The Power of Surveys, Polls, and Co-Creation for Creative Entrepreneurs - Learn about the benefits of surveying your audience and how to use survey results to propel your business and offerings. Freebie: Ultimate Survey Template for Creative Entrepreneurs
- βReclaiming Your Time - Discover a mindset shift to take control of your schedule and achieve your goals.
- β3 Things I Do Every Day: Building Success Through Root Habits - Explore the concept of root habits and how they contribute to building success. Freebie: One-Thing-a-Day Tracker
- βHow to Critique Your Own Work: The 10-Minute Portfolio Review - Learn 12 tips that can help you evaluate your work. Freebie: Self-critique cheat sheet
- βFrom Freebies to Fans: Nurturing Your Email List for Long-Term Success - Discover 15 practical tips on how to write effective nurture sequence emails. Freebie: 100 Nurture Sequence Ideas
- βThe 5-Minute Daily Brain Dump: Clear Your Mind and Boost Productivity - Transform your to-do list with Bonnie's personal approach to the 5-minute daily brain dump.
- βBehind the Scenes of Planning our Mastermind Intensive Event - Learn about planning an intensive event, how Bonnie plans her mastermind intensives, and information about the Mark Makers. Freebie: Intensive Planning Template
- βMastering the Hotseat: Unlock the Power of Group Problem-Solving - Discover five tips for conducting a successful hotseat session.
- βHow to Build a Thriving Membership Site Featuring Stu McLaren - Get tips for starting a membership site and learn about memberships for creatives.
- βMembership Sites for Creatives 101 - Learn about different types of memberships, platforms, and Bonnie's experience. Freebie: Idea Vault: 50 Content Ideas
- β10 Business Models That Let You Work from Anywhere - Explore different business models such as licensing and freelancing that allow you to work from anywhere.
- βThree Simple Strategies to Beat Procrastination - Discover three simple strategies to overcome procrastination and boost productivity.
- βοΈ SOPs for Creatives: Boosting Productivity and Consistency in Your Business - Learn how to use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at Team BC and create your own. Freebie: The SOP on SOPs
- βListener Q&A - Morning Rituals, Hiring Help, & Breaking Through Saturated Markets - Weβre celebrating 50 episodes with 5 listener questions on life and business!
Episode 50 - Weβve hit 50 episodesβand what better way to celebrate than by answering YOUR questions! π From finding my 'why' to juggling roles as an artist and educator, to my morning routine, this episode is packed with personal insights and stories that I've been eager to share. As I answer 5 listener questions, this episode is a true reminder that we're on this creative journey together. Your questions, your stories, your dreams...they inspire me every day. So here's to you, to us, and to the next 50 episodes!
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All caught up?
I'd love for you to share what this podcast has meant to you by leaving a review. As I celebrate this milestone, I would be forever grateful if you could take a moment to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Your reviews motivate me and help others discover the show as well!
It's easy! Simply visit the Professional Creative on Apple Podcasts app, search for our podcast, and leave a review sharing your favorite episode or the impact the show has had on you. I appreciate you so much!
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Thank you for joining us on this incredible adventure. Your creativity, passion, and unique voice are the driving force behind everything we do. Here's to 50 episodes of growth, inspiration, and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead!
Here's the next 50 episodes, the best is yet to come!
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Bonnie Christine
Welcome to The Pattern Post. Every Tuesday I gather everything happening in surface pattern design, art licensing, and illustration, filter it through what I've learned designing and teaching this craft since 2012, and tell you what I'd do about it. Stay informed and encouraged, for free.