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The Fearless Fostering PodcastFoster Care and the Enneagram with Ashton BryeWhat does the enneagram have to do with foster care? Turns out, quite a lot! On this episode of the Fearless Fostering Podcast, I'm chatting with Ashton Brye of @ashton.creates about how the enneagram gave us insight into our experience as foster mamas. From how we processed (vs. our husbands!) to how we have grown and changed because of our foster care journeys, we don't hold back. Find Ashton's art and foster care journey here: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.creates/To apply for one of the remaining 2 spots of my Fearless Fostering group, click here:https://docs.google...
2024-12-1838 min
The Art of SmallEp. 33 The Art of Shooting Your Shot as a Small Business Owner with Nicole GoldfarbWelcome back to another episode of The Art of Small! In this episode Sophie and Ashton sit down with Nicole Goldfarb, a color enthusiast, illustrator, and designer, and discuss her journey and experiences as a small business owner. She talks about her background, including her time working in corporate for Oprah and how she made the decision to focus soley on her own small business, Nixie, a lifestyle brand that adds delight to daily life through color and art. She shares insights on finding clients and networking, as well as her recent move to Los Angeles. She emphasises the...
2024-02-1245 min
The Art of SmallEp. 32 The Art of 2024 Goals + Getting Real About the January BluesWelcome back to The Art of Small! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton catch up and discuss their experiences in the new year. They talk about feeling exhausted and busy in January, and the importance of prioritizing rest and balance. They also share their goals for 2024 and some hot takes that they have about the small business / entrepreneurship world. Moments to tune in for: (01:49) Sophie and Ashton catch up and share how they've been dealing with business in January (05:37) Goals for the new year (07:25) Prioritizing rest and mental health in 2024 ...
2024-01-2942 min
The Art of SmallEp. 31 The Art of Growing a Business from the Ground Up Feat. Camino & CompanyWelcome to another episode of The Art of Small! This week, Sophie and Ashton are joined by Karly Elbrecht the owner behind Camino & Co, a mobile flower shop based in Noblesville, Indiana. Karly shares a little about her background and how she started her business, the decision to go full-time, and the importance of partnerships and collaborations within the small business communitu. Karly's has capture a unique, community-focused approach to entrepreneurship and has so much passion for supporting other small businesses! The impact it has had on her own success is evident. If you are a small business owner...
2024-01-2250 min
The Art of SmallEp. 30 The Art of Legal Protection for Small Business Owners with Sam Vander WielenWelcome back to The Art of Small! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton talk to Sam Vander Wielen, an attorney turned entrepreneur. Sam takes us through her journey as a business owner and shares her expertise on the legal side of business. She provides amazing tips for enforcing contracts and dealing with legal issues, and she emphasizes the importance of registering your business and obtaining business insurance. If you're an entrepreneur looking to navigate the legal aspects of their businesses, this episode is for you and be sure to check out Sam's links below! Moments you won't wa...
2024-01-1546 min
The Art of SmallEp. 29 The Art of Website Copy with Sara of Between the Lines CopywritingWelcome back to The Art of Small! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton chat with Sara, the business owner behind Between the Lines Copywriting and pick her brain about the art of website copy, finding clients, being a new business owner, and a whole lot of other amazing actionable tips that are going to help you grow in your business TODAY. Sara also shares with us her experiences of dealing with content theft and offers advice on how to handle it. She also takes us through her strategies for overcoming writer's block and provides tips for writing...
2024-01-0854 min
The Art of SmallEp. 28 The Art of Season ThreeIMPORTANT DEETS/LINKS! Welcome to season three of The Art of Small!! In this episode, Sophie and Ashton kick off the third season and celebrate the first birthday of the podcast. Sophie shares updates on her business, including her transition to more brand and web design projects. Ashton talks about her continued success with product sales and her recent foster placement. We can't wait to take on 2024 with you! Join Sophie's LIVE course for small business owners! https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/creative-entrepreneur-accelerator Moments to tune in for: (00:23) Official season 3 kickoff (11:24) B...
2024-01-0139 min
The Art of SmallEp. 27 The Art of Christmas SpecialsIn this holiday special episode, Sophie and Ashton catch up with each other and discuss Christmas traditions, the importance of setting boundaries, and challenges faced by small business owners during the holidays. They provide tips for successful product launches during the holidays and emphasize the importance of listening to your audience. Ashton shares her experience with art theft and the impact it has had on her. Sophie talks about her upcoming Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Program and the impact it can have on small business owners. They wrap up the episode by wishing everyone happy holidays and teasing the upcoming...
2023-12-0848 min
The Art of SmallEp. 26 The Art of Spicy OpinionsWelcome to the FINALE of Season 2 of the Art of Small! This episode gets spicy as Ashton and Sophie go over Spicy opinions that were submitted by all of YOU! We give our business tips, tricks, and even a few spicy opinions of our own! This episode should keep you laughing as you wrap Season 2 with us! We can’t wait to see you in Season 3 soon! Get Social With the Art of Small! Email: artofsmallpod@gmail.com The Art of Small on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofsmallpod/?hl=en So...
2023-10-2350 min
The Art of SmallEp. 25 The Art of CollaborationWelcome to The Art of Small Podcast! In this episode Ashton and Sophie discuss the ins and outs of collaborating as a small business owner. They share tips they’ve learned from their own personal collaborations, and even some cringy moments they have experienced working (or not working) with brands along the way. If you're a small business owner looking for tips on how to approach a collaboration, this episode is for you! Moments to tune in for: (2:33) Using ✨Delulu✨ energy to your advantage in your business (7:46) A tip to keep in mind when pit...
2023-10-1635 min
The Art of SmallEp. 24 The Art of Connecting on Social Media with Erin Roach of Cathartic WordThis week Sophie and Ashton are sitting down with Erin Roach of the Viral and Wonderful Cathartic Word! Ashton and Erin have been friends since the beginning of their accounts (and the pandemic) so we dive into a little bit of everything and also reminisce! Erin openly shares her experience with going viral and growing by over 100k within weeks. She talks about starting a shop while working full time and then stepping away from it all to prioritize her own health. Erin graciously shares about her newest venture - Cathartic Library - and how her love for books...
2023-10-0959 min
The Art of SmallEp. 23 The Art of Influencing with Magically MayaThis week we are sitting down with Maya McNeal from Magically Maya! Maya is an influencer and also works full time! We dive into balancing work, influencing, wedding planning, and beyond! We also talk to Maya about her next big adventure - Motherhood - and how she plans to continue sharing her life while also being mindful of her son’s privacy. We talk about Disney, brand deals, how Maya got started, building partnerships, interacting with followers, and a little bit of everything in-between! If you’ve ever wanted to get into influencing or wondered what exactly it’s like…t...
2023-10-0248 min
The Art of SmallEp. 22 The Art of Sharing Artwork on Social MediaWhether you’ve ever been personally victimized by someone stealing your artwork or sharing without credit or you’re simply looking for the proper way to share artwork with proper etiquette, this episode is SPICY. Sophie and Ashton dive into a cathartic episode sharing experiences of having their artwork shared without permission, including Sophie’s personal experience with a very famous account sharing her artwork…this episode pours the tea and you’ll have to listen in to find out the rest! Moments to tune in for: (2:54) Sophie’s recent experience with her artwork being shared withou...
2023-09-2537 min
The Art of SmallEp. 21 The Art of Pivoting with Katie Creative Co.Welcome to "The Art of Small" podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest - Katie Campbell, owner of Katie Creative Co. We are so excited to have her on the show today to talk about her journey as a social media manager and entrepreneur. We kick off the conversation by asking Katie about the evolution of her brand and how she became the successful social media manager she is today. We also chat about Katie's favorite client projects to date, and we get some juicy details about how Katie balances her client workload with...
2023-09-181h 03
The Art of SmallEp. 20 The Art of Time Management for Small Business OwnersEver feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done? We’ve been there. Balancing everything in your business, juggling all the moving parts, ESPECIALLY when you’re working a full time job alongside your small business is no easy task…but we can help! In this episode of the Art of Small podcast, we’re talking about time management for creative business owners. Ashton and Sophie discuss their personal experiences and share actionable tips that you can implement in your own business. We even explore how AI can be used to help yo...
2023-09-1241 min
The Art of SmallEp. 19 The Art of Publishing Your First Book with Tara SunThis week, Sophie is sitting down with Tara Sun to chat about becoming a published author! Tara takes us back to the beginning as we walk through her journey to where she is now, a published author and podcaster! In between conversations about faith and following God’s will in life and in business, Tara also walks us through the marketing side of publishing her first book and what it looks like to serve her audience across her platforms like Instagram and YouTube while serving the Lord. If you’ve ever been interested in writing a book or building a fa...
2023-09-0456 min
The Art of SmallEp. 18 The Art of the Pop-Up ShopGet ready for some pop-up shop talk on this episode of "The Art of Small"! We're here to share our personal experiences, funny stories, and the essentials of setting up a successful booth at markets and events. We'll give you tips on what to bring, how to decide on inventory, and ways to grow your audience and customer base. Plus, we'll share what we've learned from previous markets and what we would do differently at our next pop-up shop. Get excited to learn about what types of products do well at pop-up shops and events and how to decide...
2023-08-2851 min
The Art of SmallEp. 17 The Art of Wholesale with Doodles by RebekahWelcome back to the Art of Small Podcast! This week we are joined by Rebekah from Doodles by Rebekah. Rebekah is a small business owner, designer, wife and mom who does it all! She dives into how she started her business, how she took the leap into hiring employees and what it looks like to go to some of the biggest trade shows out there and wholesale. This episode was incredible and we learned so much. We know you’re going to love our time with Rebekah. Get Social With the Art of Small! E...
2023-08-2148 min
The Art of SmallEp. 16 The Art of EtsyIn this episode of "The Art of Small," Ashton and Sophie chat about all things Etsy for creative business owners! Ashton dives deep into her own experiences on the platform and spills the tea on some of the essentials for having success on Etsy, including finding your niche, staying organized, and providing excellent customer service. They also dish on the challenges and benefits of selling on Etsy, like dealing with competition and basking in the supportive community on the platform. The co-hosts share their own tips and tricks for standing out in a crowded marketplace and finding...
2023-08-1445 min
The Art of SmallEp. 15 The Art of Season TwoWelcome back to a second season of the Art of Small! We are so excited to be with you all again for another season. Thank you SO MUCH from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support. This episode is without a doubt UNHINGED but we’re so here for it. We promise the rest of this season is filled with all the business tips your heart could ever desire, but for now, we’re just sharing some life updates and talking about our favorite tv shows, current events, guilty pleasures, and last but not least, quoting the Chro...
2023-08-0748 min
The Art of SmallEp. 14 The Art of Season OneGet Social With the Art of Small! Email: artofsmallpod@gmail.com The Art of Small on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofsmallpod/?hl=en Sophie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplysophiedesigns/?hl=en Sophie’s Website: https://www.simplysophiedesigns.com/ Ashton’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashton.creates/?hl=en Ashton’s Website: https://shopashtoncreates.com/
2023-03-2757 minThe Art of SmallEp. 13 The Art of Copying with Audrey Bailey Part 2Audrey Bailey is an author, artist, advocate, and incredible human that we had the privilege of interviewing! Audrey’s episode was so good we had to split it into two parts! In this episode, we dive into Part 2 of our time with Audrey to discuss copying, how it impacts creators and the difference between inspiration and copying. We hope you enjoy this episode! Where to Find Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brushandbarley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@audreybailey2342/videos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brushandbarley Website: http...
2023-03-2036 minThe Art of SmallEp. 12 The Art of Building a Business with Procreate with Audrey Bailey Part 1Audrey Bailey is an author, artist, advocate, and incredible human that we had the privilege of interviewing! Audrey’s episode was so good we had to split it into two parts! In this episode we dive into Mental Health & Jesus, how Audrey built her brand, and how she uses her own knowledge to educate other creators and business owners. Audrey is a powerhouse and we are just honored to have her on The Art of Small with us. If you need to be encouraged, this episode is for you. Audrey Bailey is the artist behind Brush and Bar...
2023-03-1346 minThe Art of SmallEp. 11 The Art of Finding Your Genius with Meryum DesignsThis week Ashton is hanging out with Meryum! She is the artist and owner behind Meryum Designs. Meryum Designs was born from a college iPad and has grown into a small business and Instagram account with over 30k followers. Meryum is so much fun and we dive into where her business started, how she stays motivated and some tips and tricks of the business. She shared about finding vendors, the ups and downs of launches, Social Media, and everything in between. If you’re looking for some inspiration and motivation, this episode is for you! Wher...
2023-03-061h 00The Art of SmallEp. 10 The Art of Marketing Your Small BusinessWelcome Back to The Art of Small Podcast! In this episode Ashton & Sophie talk all things business and marketing. Marketing is hard and it’s one of the most important parts of running a small business. We talk about product launches - the good, bad, and even ugly ones, we discuss building a clientele, the power of an email list, and a lot more. Sophie and Ashton interview each other throughout this episode and it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss. Whether you’re a seasoned business owner or a new small shop, there is somethin...
2023-02-2757 minThe Art of SmallEp. 09 The Art of Branding and Building a Team with Briana SummersBefore opening her own highly successful design studio, Briana was a graphic designer at Better Homes & Gardens. Crazy, right?! In this episode, Briana shares with us her journey of entrepreneurship and what it takes to own a business and manage a team. We loooved getting real with her about the ups and downs of small business ownership and in this conversation, Briana tells us her quitting story, and we have to say, it’s a pretty good one! The Brighten Made founder also has since launched a beautiful lifestyle brand titled Brighten Living. We LOVE this conversation with Briana as...
2023-02-1958 minThe Art of SmallEp. 08 The Art of Finding Joy in Jesus with Work, Life and Everything in Between with Hannah CrewsFinding joy in our everyday life in between the hustle and bustle of work, personal commitments, and trying to balance everything on the schedule can be difficult, but Hannah Crews offers us so much encouragement in today’s episode! Hannah has found major success on social media using humor to share her faith. She has the most joyful spirit and today she’s sharing with us how she’s found success on Instagram and her secrets to staying joyful throughout the good and ugly side of Instagram. If you need some encouragement and inspiration, consider this your pep talk for th...
2023-02-1252 minThe Art of SmallEp. 07 The Art of Balancing Entrepreneurship + Motherhood with Danielle HolleranDanielle Holleran is the owner behind the successful small business, Details and Swirls. What started as a small hand lettering business for local wedding sign rentals, has evolved into a space where Danielle creates home decor pieces, offers small business resources, and shares all things business and life through her social media platforms and podcast, The Detailed Diary. Danielle’s website https://detailsandswirls.com Instagram https://instagram.com/detailsandswirls?igshid=MWI4MTIyMDE= Get Social With the Art of Small! Emai...
2023-02-0551 minThe Art of SmallEp. 06 The Art of the Enneagram with Enneagram AshtonToday we are chatting with the Enneagram queen herself, Ashton! Ashton is an influencer, business owner, author, wife, mama, and more. She started her account, Enneagram Ashton, in 2019 and has grown to almost 600k followers. Ashton is an expert on the Enneagram and dives into how she uses it to help others and has created a successful full-time business through her knowledge and experience. She talks about how she was able to grow her account, walking into Motherhood while running a business, and what it has been like each time she has gone “viral” (which is a lot!).
2023-01-2948 minThe Art of SmallEp. 05 The Art of Creating The Job You Love with Ashton CreatesGet to know the other host of the Art of Small Podcast today with our Co-Host interview episode! This week Sophie will be interviewing Ashton about how she took an Instagram account she made for fun and turned it into her dream job. Ashton was raised by entrepreneurs and goes into how she went from dropping out of college to running multiple businesses full time. Ashton began her first business, Ashton Brye Co, in 2015 and now has over 75+ retailers throughout the southeast. She started her brand, Ashton Creates, in 2019 and took it full time in 2020. In this episode Ashton...
2023-01-2150 minThe Art of SmallEp. 04 The Art of Quitting Corporate with Simply Sophie DesignsGet to know one of the hosts of the Art of Small Podcast today in our special Co-Host interview episode! Today, Ashton will be asking the questions as Sophie shares her journey to creating a full time income with her business. From starting her business out of a college dorm room and selling custom portraits to roommates and sorority sisters to quitting her corporate job to go full time with Simply Sophie Designs, Sophie is spilling all the tea today on how her business got started and how it has evolved through the years. Sophie is a shop owner...
2023-01-1555 minThe Art of SmallEp. 03 The Art of Growing Your Business with Ashbi Creative Studio Pt. 2Bianca Ashely of Ashbi Creative Studio is an absolute powerhouse of an entrepreneur and we’re kicking off this season of special guests with her episode because it’s just too dang good to wait any longer! Building her business with her husband by her side, Bianca is a self taught graphic designer and branding expert and in this two-part episode (because we couldn’t fit this gold mine into just one episode) she’s sharing all about her journey to building a successful business. If you’re ready to learn her secrets to social media, what she swears by includi...
2023-01-0838 minThe Art of SmallEp. 02 The Art of Growing Your Business with Ashbi Creative Studio Pt. 1Bianca Ashely of Ashbi Creative Studio is an absolute powerhouse of an entrepreneur and we’re kicking off this season of special guests with her episode because it’s just too dang good to wait any longer! Building her business with her husband by her side, Bianca is a self taught graphic designer and branding expert and in this two-part episode (because we couldn’t fit this gold mine into just one episode) she’s sharing all about her journey to building a successful business. If you’re ready to learn her secrets to social media, what she swears by includi...
2023-01-0154 minThe Art of SmallEp. 01 Welcome to the Art of SmallWelcome to the Art of Small Podcast! We’re your hosts, Ashton + Sophie, and we couldn’t be more excited that you’re here. Welcome to season 1 episode 1 of our new adventure! The Art of Small Podcast is a show meant for female entrepreneurs of all kinds. Whether you’re an artist, a photographer, a social media manager, a web designer, a shop owner, or maybe you have a business idea brewing in your mind, our show exists to educate, inspire and grow female entrepreneurs with fun-filled episodes that will pull back the curtain of small business ownership and spur you...
2023-01-0118 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast✅Enneagram Sixes - Ashton Brye on The LoyalistsOn today’s peek behind the Enneagram curtain, we get to learn all about Type Sixes—the Loyalists—and what makes them tick. Graphic designer, Enneagram artist, and Disney cast member Ashton Brye shares how she discovered the Enneagram, applied her own artistic and pop culture spin on it, and voila! Her Instagram following @ashton.creates skyrocketed, all born out of her desire to learn more about all the Enneagram types. As a Six herself, Ashton breaks down for us how Sixes have a deep longing for safety and security, which they find through preparedness. Unfortunately, that need to be on...
2020-06-2348 min