Shows
The Creative Jugglejoy PodcastThe Magic of Mini-Offers: Validate Before You Build BigSend us your feedbackFeeling stuck between a big idea and actually launching it? You’re not alone. In this co-hosted episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie and Delores dive into the world of mini offers — small, low-lift products that serve a specific need and help creatives test ideas, earn income, and build meaningful customer relationships without burnout.Whether you sell handmade goods, digital art, or creative classes, this episode will give you:Clear examples of mini offers you can create todayInsight into how art builds emotional connec...2025-07-3118 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastYour Style Isn't MissingSend us your feedbackEver feel like your art is all over the place? That you’ve tried everything but still haven’t found “your style”? In this gentle solo episode, Delores Naskrent (co-host of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast) invites you to pause the noise, look inward, and begin uncovering the artistic voice that’s already within you.Delores shares heartfelt stories, hard-earned wisdom, and simple practices to help you reconnect with your creative identity — from curating a body of work to building intentional collections that feel truly you. Whether you’r...2025-07-2415 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastWhen Does It Stop Being a Hobby? (And Are You Ready for What Comes Next?)Send us your feedbackAre you quietly wondering if your creative hobby is becoming… something more?In this reflective and practical episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent dive into that fuzzy in-between zone where making for fun starts shifting toward business. Whether you're selling a few items to friends or beginning to dream bigger, this conversation helps you get clear on what you want and what comes next.Kaylie and Delores unpack the key differences between hobby and business — not just in legal terms, but emoti...2025-07-1729 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastThe Art of Repurposing: How to Turn One Creative Skill Into Multiple Income StreamsSend us your feedbackDo you ever feel like you always need to create something new to stay visible or make sales? What if your best income streams are already hidden in the work you’ve already done?In this solo episode, Kaylie Edwards breaks down how to repurpose intentionally — so your creative work supports you over and over again, instead of burning you out.Inside, you’ll hear: ✨ Practical ways to turn one skill or class into multiple offers ✨ How to transform physical art into digital products ✨ Easy ideas for...2025-07-1007 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastWhat Is Surface Pattern Design (And Could It Be Your Next Income Stream?)Send us your feedbackEver wondered how those beautiful florals end up on notebooks, wrapping paper, fabric, or even mugs? That’s the magic of surface pattern design — and it could become a flexible, scalable creative income stream for you.In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy Podcast, Kaylie Edwards (creative mentor & toddler mum) and Delores Naskrent (digital artist & educator) break down: ✨ What surface pattern design really is (hint: motifs, repeats & more) 🎨 Who it’s for — from traditional artists and illustrators to handmade sellers and digital crafters 🌼 How pattern design can help you diversi...2025-07-0314 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastIs Surface Pattern Design Too Saturated?Send us your feedbackIs the surface pattern design market too crowded to break into? In this solo episode, Canadian artist and educator Delores Naskrent gently unpacks this common fear — and offers a refreshing, hopeful perspective.Delores shares why now is still a wonderful time to explore surface pattern design and how tools like Affinity Designer can make your workflow more intuitive, enjoyable, and productive. She walks you through:✔️ How to carve out your niche in a busy market ✔️ Why Affinity Designer has changed the game for her design proce...2025-06-2614 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastGetting started on Zazzle: Design once and Sell AgainSend us your feedbackEver wondered how to turn your art into greeting cards, mugs, or even holiday ornaments — without having to stockpile inventory or ship things yourself? In this co-hosted episode, Kaylie chats with Delores all about getting started on Zazzle, one of the most artist-friendly print-on-demand platforms.Delores shares how she fell into Zazzle while creating custom gifts for clients — and ended up turning simple artwork into repeat income from cards, mugs, and ornaments. They talk through:✨ Why Zazzle is a low-risk way to test product-based income 🛍️...2025-06-1937 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastWhy Pre-Selling Nearly Broke Me: A Gentler Path to Validating Your Creative IdeasSend us your feedbackWhat happens when the business advice that everyone swears by nearly breaks you?In this vulnerable solo episode, Kaylie shares the honest truth behind her attempt to pre-sell a course while juggling a toddler, client work, and chronic illness. Spoiler: it didn’t go to plan—and it left her questioning everything.You’ll learn why traditional validation advice often fails creatives in messy life seasons, and how to test your course or product ideas in a gentler, more sustainable way. Kaylie walks you through her 5-st...2025-06-1207 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastHandmade Myths We Wish More People KnewSend us your feedbackIn this heartfelt and practical episode, Kaylie and Delores bust some of the biggest myths still floating around about handmade businesses. From the idea that “handmade means cheap” to the assumption that it’s “just a hobby,” they share stories from their own candle and art ventures, including the real grind of craft fairs, saying no to freebies, and finding the right customers—not just any customers.You’ll hear why both hosts eventually transitioned from handmade to digital products, and how handmade taught them branding, resilience, and so much more. ...2025-06-0526 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastExpanding on Creating Reusable Assets Follow Up From Episode 30Send us your feedbackHost: Delores NaskrentIn this solo follow-up to one of our most popular episodes, Delores goes deeper into the world of reusable art assets — and how they can transform your creative business. Whether you're a surface designer, illustrator, or digital artist, this conversation will help you reframe how you create, reuse, and sell the tools you already use in your own workflow.She covers: ✨ Why reusable assets (like brushes, clipart, templates, and motifs) are a game changer ✨ The mindset shift needed to move from “finished art” to fl...2025-05-2916 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastThe Advice That Didn’t Work for Us (And What We Do Instead)Send us your feedbackNot all business advice is created equal — especially when you’re a mum, caregiver, neurodivergent, chronically ill, or simply living real life.In this honest and deeply relatable episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie (creative toddler mum + digital strategist in North Wales) and Delores (artist + digital educator + grandma in Manitoba) unpack the advice that totally didn’t work for them — and why it may not be working for you either.From hustle culture, toxic productivity, and the pressure to “just show up on video,” to mindset myths and ri...2025-05-2233 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastEscaping Shiny Object Syndrome: How to Stop Starting Everything and Finally Build MomentumSend us your feedbackIf you're a creative who feels like you're always starting new ideas but never finishing anything — this episode is for you.Kaylie opens up about her personal experience with shiny object syndrome: bouncing between courses, tools, product ideas, and platforms (hello Canva templates, half-finished Etsy shops, and a Google Drive full of forgotten downloads).In this honest and practical conversation, you'll learn:Why multi-passionates and overwhelmed creatives burn out trying to do it allThe hidden cost of chasing every idea instead of building one thing wellA gentler, more gr...2025-05-1510 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastCreativity in the Chaos: Motherhood, Business & Finding JoySend us your feedbackIn this tender and honest episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie and Delores open up about the messy, magical reality of being mothers, grandmothers, and creative business owners.They reflect on what it means to nurture others while holding onto your own creative identity — especially when time, energy, and support feel scarce. From toddler chaos and missed deadlines to rediscovering creativity in quiet moments, this episode is a love letter to the women juggling it all.Whether you’re a new mum, an empty-nester, or a careg...2025-05-081h 00The Creative Jugglejoy PodcastStart Where You Are: What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Surface Pattern DesignerSend us your feedbackIn this solo episode, Delores shares honest reflections and practical insights from her own journey into surface pattern design. From battling perfectionism and burnout to discovering time-saving tools and the power of starting small, this is the pep talk every aspiring designer needs. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your place in the creative industry, this one’s for you.💡 Learn how to:Overcome common mindset blocksSimplify the repeat pattern processChoose a product category to focus on firstBelieve in your unique voice as a desi...2025-05-0110 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastTurning Your Art Assets into IncomeSend us your feedbackIn this inspiring episode, Kaylie and Delores explore how to turn your existing art into digital assets that sell — from brushes and textures to motifs, templates, and clip art.Whether you're a traditional artist, digital designer, or creative curious about new income streams, this chat is packed with tips, tools, and real-life examples.💡 We cover:What counts as an art assetHow to repurpose your work for digital salesWhere to sell (Etsy, Creative Market, etc.)How to layer assets, AI, and your own flairStories from students using Delores’s assets...2025-04-2420 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastTariffs & Creativity: Navigating the 2025 Trade ChangesSend us your feedbackFeeling the pressure from the 2025 U.S. tariffs? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt solo episode, Kaylie Edwards dives into how the new trade changes are impacting makers, crafters, and small creative businesses—especially those relying on imported goods like plushies, enamel pins, and stickers.Whether you're a print-on-demand seller or a handmade artist, these shifts may have hit you hard. But this isn’t just a doom-and-gloom episode—it’s an honest conversation about the emotional weight of change, and how we can respond with resilience...2025-04-1710 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastSurface Pattern Design 101: Building Seamless Repeats and Selling PatternsSend us your feedbackIn this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent dive into the world of surface pattern design. If you’ve ever wondered how to take your art and turn it into usable products like fabric, wallpaper, stationery, or home décor, this episode is for you! They discuss the basics of surface pattern design, from understanding seamless repeats to creating professional portfolios and selling your patterns.Delores shares her expert tips on how to create repeat patterns using tools like Affinity Designer, Procreate, and more...2025-04-1018 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastCreative Resistance: How Fear & Perfectionism Hold You Back from SellingSend us your feedbackIn today’s episode, Kaylie talks about the mindset blocks that hold so many creatives back from selling their work—fear, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Who am I to sell this?” or “What if no one buys it?”—you’re definitely not alone. Kaylie's been there, and she shares the strategies she's used to overcome these challenges and start selling with confidence.In this episode, Kaylie discusses how the fear of judgment and perfectionism can paralyze us, and gives you some practical tips to break throu...2025-04-0308 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastInside the World of Greeting Card Design: From Concept to ConsumerSend us your feedbackIn this episode, Delores shares her expert advice on getting started with greeting card creation, and Kaylie talks about how to translate your designs into the digital space. From exploring current trends like inclusivity and mental health awareness to showcasing successful students who’ve made it big in the industry, we cover all the key points for launching your greeting card business.We'll also discuss platforms like Etsy, Zazzle, and Card Isle for selling your designs and why high-quality photography is crucial to standing out in the market. Pl...2025-03-2714 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastHow to Use Collaboration to Expand Your Creative ReachSend us your feedbackIn this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores dives into the power of collaboration and how it can help you expand your creative reach. As someone with over 40 years of experience in design and teaching, Delores knows that while the idea of being an independent artist is appealing, it’s often through collaboration that we truly grow. Whether you’re just starting out or have been in the creative world for a while, collaborating with others can offer fresh perspectives, introduce you to new audiences, and ev...2025-03-2021 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastFrom Canvas to Screen: Helping Traditional Artists Transition to Digital ArtSend us your feedbackIn this episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent explore how traditional artists can bring their art into the digital space. Whether you’re working with pencils, paint, or any other analog materials, Kaylie and Delores guide you through the process of transitioning your work to digital without losing its authenticity. From scanning and photographing your artwork to using tools like Procreate, Affinity Designer, and even free vectorizers, they share actionable advice and tips on how to get started in the digital world.2025-03-1312 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastMoving Into a Hybrid Model: Why Handmade Creators Should Add Digital ProductsSend us your feedbackIn today’s episode, I (Kaylie) dive into how handmade creators can start adding digital products to their business model. If you’ve ever felt like your handmade business is limited by time or physical production, this episode is for you! I’ll share how adding digital products like printables, templates, or SVGs can help you scale your business without sacrificing what you love.In this episode, I’ll walk you through easy and actionable steps to get started with digital products and how you can promote them to yo...2025-03-0605 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastMarketing Your Creative Work as a BeginnerSend us your feedbackAre you a beginner creative struggling with marketing and wondering how to create income without breaking the bank? In this episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent dive deep into budget-friendly marketing strategies that will help you expand your creative business while keeping things simple.From building a personal brand that connects authentically with your audience to collaborating with other creatives to expand your reach, Kaylie and Delores share practical advice for beginners looking to market their creative work effectively. Listen in as...2025-02-2723 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastHow to Create Simple Passive Income Streams as an Older CreativeSend us your feedback In this episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Delores shares her personal journey as an older creative navigating the world of passive income. Whether you're new to the idea of passive income or looking for fresh ideas to sustain your creative life, this episode is packed with practical tips. Delores talks about how she’s created simple, scalable income streams through digital products, online courses, and collaborations. She discusses the challenges older creatives often face, like imposter syndrome and staying motivated, and offers actionable advice on how to start...2025-02-2011 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastFrom Handmade to Scalable: How to Stop Trading Time for MoneySend us your feedbackIn today’s episode of Creative Juggle Joy, Kaylie Edwards talks about the struggles many creatives face when they’re stuck in the cycle of trading time for money. If you’ve ever felt like your handmade business or other creative business is at a standstill, this episode is for you. Kaylie shares her own journey of hitting a ceiling with her candle business and the lessons she learned in scaling smarter—not harder.She discusses the power of scalable products, from printables and digital downloads to courses an...2025-02-1314 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastDeveloping Creative Routines that Support Your BusinessSend us your feedbackIn this episode, Kaylie and Delores dive into the importance of creating flexible, supportive routines that align with your personal and business needs. They share practical tips for managing creative tasks while juggling family commitments, health concerns, and the ever-growing list of responsibilities that come with running a business.Whether you're a parent, working full-time, or transitioning into retirement, routines can help you stay focused and productive without feeling overwhelmed. Kaylie opens up about her own struggles balancing work, family life, and self-care, especially while dealing with ch...2025-02-0648 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastCreative Juggle Joy New Year Special: Reflecting on 2024 and AheadSend us your feedback In this New Year special episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent take a moment to reflect on the highs and lows of 2024 and share their personal and professional goals for the upcoming year. From Delores’ proud achievement of staying ahead with her course content to Kaylie’s challenges with balancing motherhood and work, the duo gets personal about their experiences. They also chat about their plans for 2025, including a focus on self-care, finding more balance, and setting clear intentions for a successful year ah...2025-01-3049 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastCreative Juggle Joy Christmas Special 2024: Reflecting on the Year and Holiday PlansSend us your feedbackJoin hosts Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent for a special Christmas edition of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast. In this episode, they take a step back from business talk and dive into their personal lives, sharing their holiday plans, family traditions, and what they've been reflecting on as the year winds down.Kaylie and Delores chat about their Christmas traditions, the joy of family time, and the little moments that make the holiday season special. They also reflect on the past year, discussing wh...2025-01-2342 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastHow to Start Creating Digital Products as a Beginner (At Any Age)Send us your feedbackWhat if you could turn your lifelong passion into a thriving new endeavor after retirement? Join Delores Naskrent as she unveils her inspiring journey from a 30-year teaching career to becoming a successful digital product creator. In this episode, Delores shares her personal story of how she embraced the challenges and uncertainties of shifting careers in her 40s, transforming her love for digital art into a booming business that includes printable art, ebooks, and online courses. With practical advice for identifying your strengths and passions, Delores offers a r...2024-12-0418 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastSetting Up Your First Online Shop: Where and How to StartSend us your feedbackReady to turn your creative passion into a thriving online business? Discover the crucial steps to setting up your first online shop with us, Kaylie Edwards and Delores Naskrent, on the Creative Juggle Joy podcast. Building a successful online shop doesn't have to be a mystery. We'll guide you through choosing the right website builder, crafting an unforgettable domain name, and seamlessly integrating print-on-demand services. Navigating multiple selling platforms can be overwhelming, but we've got your back. Experimentation and persistence are key, and we discuss how to ana...2024-11-2732 minThe Creative Jugglejoy PodcastBuilding an Online Presence as a CreativeSend us your feedbackHave you ever felt lost in the overwhelming world of digital visibility? In this episode of the Creative Juggle Joy podcast, Kaylie is talking all about Building an Online Presence as a Creative.She share's her own journey of grappling with tech challenges, plus the steps she's taken to build a presence online that actually works for her (and you too, I hope!).We’ll dive into some common mistakes creatives make when they’re starting out—like trying to be everywhere at once—and why focu...2024-11-2017 min