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Creatives In The WildYour Business, Your Way: How to Design Your Work Around Your ValuesWhat does it mean to build a business that truly reflects who you are? Chereen Leong Schwarz of Smeeny Made Wild joins me to chat about how she integrates her core values into her maker business, including: How to integrate your values into every aspect of your business The role of intentionality in creative entrepreneurship Giving yourself permission to do things your way The importance of community and connection in staying inspired Why creativity and business don’t have to exist in isolation Join Chereen and Justine for Creative Camp...2025-05-0111 min
Creatives In The WildWeaving Strategy, Soul, and Sales in the Outdoor Industry with Darren JoseyDarren Josey is an outdoorsman, bird watcher, spouse, father of two, and the founder of First Seed Sown. First Seed Sown is a sales and marketing agency serving fellow BIPOC-owned businesses, brands looking to improve their DEI initiatives, and municipalities with environmental justice communities who want to make the outdoors more equitable for everyone in their city. Connect with DJ or join his "Marketing on a $0 Budget" class: https://www.firstseedsown.com/workshops This is a longer episode than usual, but it's FULL of helpful perspectives for fre...2025-04-101h 26Creatives In The WildYour Dreams are Allowed to Evolve as a Business Owner or MakerWhat if the goal you set ends up being something you don't want, after all? Chereen Leong Schwarz of Smeeny Made Wild joins me to share her winding path of entrepreneurship, including: How dreams evolve and why alignment is a process, not a destination The challenge of letting go of past versions of yourself Making big career shifts and embracing uncertainty Recognizing when it’s time to realign your business with your values The power of community and support in creative entrepreneurship Mentioned: Ruth Chang: How to make hard choices | TED Talk 2025-03-2712 minCreatives In The WildWhy Fear is Necessary to Build a Values-Aligned BusinessFear is inevitable, but you can work with it in your business, not against it. Chereen Leong Schwarz of Smeeny Made Wild joins me to talk about fear and discomfort as a business owner, including: Differentiating between fear and discomfort How outdoor adventures can help us build resilience in business Reframing fear as a muscle that can be strengthened Making bold choices in your creative career How to approach change and uncertainty with confidence Retreat update: We're pushing the British Columbia Retreat to 2026! Curious about future retreats? Get on the...2025-03-2011 min
Creatives In The WildBehind the Scenes of a Maker Business (and Announcing our 2025 Retreat!) with Chereen Leong SchwarzYou're invited— I'm teaming up with Chereen to build an incredible community retreat this August 2025 in Squamish, BC! Chereen Leong Schwarz (she/her) is the founder and chief-everything-officer behind Smeeny Made Wild. Chereen taught herself to knit with a pair of thrifted knitting needles and YouTube videos, and what started as a hobby quickly became a passion. Today, Smeeny Made Wild is more than a brand; it’s a community of adventurous creatives, artists, and small business owners who are rewilding life and business by slowing down and reconnecting with nature, creati...2025-03-1336 min
Creatives In The Wild6 Ways to Make the Most of Downtime When You Have a Lull in BusinessAre you experiencing a slow season in your freelance work? It can be scary, but remember, whether you're new or established in business, it's normal to face highs and lows in demand for work. Business is cyclical— especially in the outdoor industry. And you CAN create new business opportunities for yourself— that's a skill we can all learn. Let's talk about the best uses of your time during slow seasons of work, including: Rest intentionally. Get outside. D...2025-02-2716 min
Creatives In The WildAdvocating for Outdoor Equity through Storytelling with Creative Director Sabrina ClarosCreatives often feel tension between honoring what a brand wants and respecting the authentic story of a person or community. How can you do both? Sabrina Claros is a photographer, videographer, and creative director based in LA, creating stories at the intersection of adventure, environmentalism, and outdoor equity. Her work aims to create change and inspire more people to connect with the outdoors and feel called to protect our natural resources, while reducing barriers to who has access in outdoor spaces. Sabrina has worked with brands such as Teva, Tough Cutie, Be...2025-02-1332 min
Creatives In The WildActions I’m Taking in My Life and Business When the World Feels Like a Dumpster Fire2025 did not start out the way I wanted it to. Many of my clients are also getting that "What's the point?" feeling with the state of the world. Here's the twist: Actually answering the question of "What's the point?" thoughtfully is giving me hope. We can control how we're showing up for our community. We have agency around the impact that we're able to make. We can invest in our values to shape a brighter future. Here are four small but mighty actions I'm...2025-01-3012 min
Creatives In The WildBuilding a Community to Empower Entrepreneurs through the Highs and Lows of Business with Katie Doherty of Founded OutdoorsWhat can freelancers learn from those founding product-based businesses? Katie Doherty is the co-founder of Founded Outdoors, a company dedicated to providing resources, programming, and community for emerging outdoor brands. She is passionate about driving inclusive change through entrepreneurship and combines her experience in the tech start-up world and her love of the outdoors by supporting founders from idea to launch. With her co-founder Enhao Li, she has created a thriving community of outdoor industry founders and has supported more than 65 founders through their accelerator programs like Emb...2024-12-2647 min
Creatives In The WildHow Experienced Freelancers Can Get Unstuck from 5 Common Business ChallengesSometime around years 2 or 3 of freelancing, you can find yourself facing new challenges, often resulting from all the things you did well when you first launched your business. You hustled, you said YES to everything and everyone, and you made sh*t happen. But now, you probably have plenty of work and clients, but you're not doing the work or living the life you expected to. Learn the first steps I recommend for getting unstuck when you: Find yourself working too much Keep saying yes to the wrong clients Don't feel safe...2024-12-1218 min
Creatives In The WildHow to Blend Art, Community, and Advocacy in a Creative Business with Environmental Artist and Teacher Emma Mary MurrayEmma Mary Murray (she/her) works as an environmental artist and teacher. She creates slow-crafted heirloom art pieces that honor the landscapes they depict. Her favorite materials include embroidery thread, up-cycled fabrics, and paints. Emma also teaches art workshops for kids and grown-ups, and teaches all subjects part-time at a place-based school on Mount Desert Island in Maine. We chat about: Emma's transition from an art hobby to creative business Weaving together her passions of art and teaching Managing multiple income streams and avenues of work The beauty of creating a tactile, tangible, b...2024-11-2739 min
Creatives In The Wild3 Strategic Shifts to Move from Freelancer to Business OwnerWhen we consider ourselves business owners instead of simply freelancers, we typically make more empowered choices in our work. I'm sharing three shifts that I've noticed have helped my clients find more agency in the way they run their small creative businesses: Understanding what you're hired to do: leading vs. executing Making time to work on your business, not just in it Knowing what to say no to Plus, I share some "homework" you can take to start implementing each shift right now. ✨ Introducing: The Find Your Flow community coaching program! T...2024-11-1419 min
Creatives In The WildAligning Work with Personal Values in a Shifting Freelance Industry with Julie EllisonJulie Ellison (she/her) is an agriculture, travel & outdoor lifestyle photographer and filmmaker based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Julie has 15 years of storytelling experience, helping commercial and editorial clients engage their communities with photo and video content that has meaning and impact. With guiding principles of sustainability and regenerative practices, her favorite stories reveal the intimate connection between humans and nature. We chat about: Julie's early work, from college to her role as editor of Climbing Magazine Transitioning to freelance and commercial work The changing landscape of journalism and content creation Making ro...2024-10-3142 min
Creatives In The WildShould You Fire That Client? Here's How to Audit Your Client RosterThink of your least favorite client right now. What would it take to make you excited to work with them? Or maybe nothing could? Let's talk about: How to train a client to be a better fit for the ways you like to work. How to approach the potential to expand services with a client. How to professionally fire a client if you're truly ready to part ways. Train, expand, or fire: Let's talk about how to audit your client roster. Then, actually DO IT with the Client Matrix Tool! 2024-10-1722 min
Creatives In The WildHow Product-Based Small Businesses Work with Creative Freelancers with CEO of TREW Gear Chris PewChris Pew (he/him) is a co-founder and the CEO of snowsports apparel company TREW Gear. In addition to the CEO responsibilities of a small business, Chris is also in charge of designing, developing, and sourcing their apparel and accessories. TREW Gear is known for their backcountry oriented skiing and snowboarding bibs, and to my knowledge is one of the only companies that has plus size models available to their female identifying customers. We chat about: The advantages of lacking corporate experience when starting a business Outdoor industry challenges companies like T...2024-10-0353 min
Creatives In The WildHow to Build Trust So a Client Will Hire YouFreelancers ask me all the time: How do I land new clients? We could chat about that all day, but one thing is true for all freelancers: We need to understand the Client Acquisition Cycle. On this episode, I share about: How trust is a top factor in whether or not you'll get hired How long it can really take to go from talking to working together Putting yourself in a potential client's shoes A few resources to check out, plus my upcoming Freelance Client Accelerator group program The Freelancer Client...2024-09-1912 min
Creatives In The WildYour Biggest Freelance Finance Questions Answered by Dez Magelssen, CPADez Magelssen is the founder of Alpine Ridge Accounting, where she helps women-led, service-based business owners get a grip on their finances so they can stress less and enjoy more of what they love. Dez has over a decade of accounting experience and is based in Bozeman, MT, though you can work with her remotely. Dez is also a collaborator on the Money Clarity Course for freelancers! We teamed up to offer a module in the course specifically around freelance business money management, including legal entities, tax filing, bookkeeping, and more. In this episode...2024-09-0543 min
Creatives In The WildUsing Brand Partnerships and Storytelling for Gender Advocacy in Action Sports with Alex ShowermanAlex Showerman (she/her) is a professional mountain biker, advocate, producer, event organizer and brand consultant. In June of 2022, Alex was named one of the top 20 most influential people in the outdoor industry by Outside Business Journal. In spring 2024, Alex released her first film, "Coming Home," that touches on the struggle to find your place in action sports or the world as an underrepresented athlete and the joy of finding your community. "Coming Home" was featured at Mountain Film Film Fest, won Best Storytelling at iF3 Mountain Bike Film Fest, and took home Most Inspiring...2024-08-2238 min
Creatives In The WildCharge for Your Value in Creative Work, Not Just Your Time, with Creative Director Cole Heilborn Cole Heilborn (he/him) is the Creative Director of film production studio Port Side Productions. His "company of one plus contractors" helps brands in the outdoor and active lifestyle world tell stories that cut through the clutter on the internet and help marketers achieve their goals. Cole is also the host of the Backcountry Marketing Podcast (on which I was a guest on this money episode and this freelancing episode). In this episode, we chat about: Cole's journey from video production hobbyist to full-time business owner Pricing philosophy, value-based pricing challenges in video production in...2024-08-0858 min
Creatives In The WildHow to Ensure Right-Fit Clients for your Freelance Business (and Avoid the Bad Ones)Not all clients are created equal. When I was a new freelancer, I didn't know any better when it came to selecting work that was a great partnership and would often settle for a paycheck or what "potential" I thought working with a client could give me. In one particularly difficult case, my client would call me every day to check in even though I had other client work to do and you know- I had a life! So, let's talk about how to navigate client selection so you end up with a...2024-07-2518 min
Creatives In The WildTurning One Professional Opportunity into Many More with Emmy Award Winning Director and Producer Amy Sabreen Amy Sabreen (she/her) is a director, producer, writer and 3-time Emmy Award winner. She’s directed and produced top-rated unscripted television shows as well as award-winning documentary and branded content on 14,000-foot peaks, in the remote Alaskan tundra, below the ocean's surface, and in 17 countries. Career highlights include producing NBC’s Primetime Paralympic coverage in Beijing, producing features for NBC Olympics, X Games and a wide array of sports, adventure and socially conscious programming. This year, Amy began a new adventure, transitioning from freelance to a full time position as Director, Creative Prod...2024-07-1146 min
Creatives In The WildLeaning into Reciprocity to Build True Community in Creative Work with Tori Duhaime Tori Duhaime (she/they) is a photographer and movement artist based in Richmond, Virginia. She works in the outdoor industry space as a photographer, marketing professional, program coordinator, and social media specialist. Their workflow and creative approach is heavily informed by her former career in dance as well as the abundant community gained over the course of years and places. In addition to capturing others' experiences in motion, Tori is a serial hobbyest from skiing to mountain and gravel cycling, climbing, rafting, hiking, and beyond. She is the co-creator of the Outdoor Adventure Photo Coalition...2024-06-2735 min
Creatives In The WildThe 3 Money Mindset Mistakes Freelancers Make and How to Overcome Them In my first few years as a coach and in all 7 years of my freelance work, I avoided money talk. But as time went on, I realized how crucial it is to examine both our relationships with money and how we manage it in order to have a sustainable business and a purposeful life in a capitalist world. I got there in part thanks to Rachel Rodgers, a business coach and CEO of Hello7, who helps women and marginalized communities empower themselves financially. Her book "We Should All Be Millionaires" changed everything for me. 2024-06-1320 min
Creatives In The WildStructuring Creative Strategy as a Comprehensive Service with Colleen Goldhorn Freelancers: Join us for a 2-hour Intensive on June 27th all about authentic selling to turn a prospective client into a paying client! We'll cover how to lead potential client conversations, skill sets and tools available to you in those discussions, and a play by play, ready-to-use template created for you so you have an outline for every client conversation you're going to have moving forward. This is a tried and true process that I have developed in co creation with my clients and I'm so excited to share it with you on June 27th...2024-05-3035 min
Creatives In The WildHow to Not Get in Your Own Way as a Creative Freelancer with Latasha Greene Latasha Greene (she/her) is the owner and head artist of Jitterbug Art Studio. She's originally from Baltimore and currently lives in Denver, CO as a full time outdoor artist. Latasha creates bright and engaging imagery that celebrates diversity in the outdoors, illustrates the healing powers of nature, and showcases the importance of conservation. Her past clients include Otterbox, Brown Girls Climb, Merrell, Range Magazine, Craghoppers, SNEWS, Access Fund, The North Face and more. In this episode, Justine and Latasha chat about: Why Latasha decided to move across the country to dive deeper into a...2024-05-1641 min
Creatives In The WildThe Two Main Elements of a Thriving Freelance Business (Solo Episode) I've worked with freelancers for over 6 years and was a freelancer myself for most of my 20s. On new solo episodes of Creatives in the Wild, I'm sharing wisdom and research I've gained from those experiences, so you can learn tools and strategies to use in your business right away! Today, we're diving into the two main elements freelancers need in order to go from side hustle to full time (or to simply find more ease in their business). Listen to hear about: Being good at your craft, especially in a world of increasing...2024-05-0220 min
Creatives In The WildHow to Nurture Freelance Client Relationships by Understanding their Needs with Kaylee Litle Kaylee Litle (she/her) is the founder of Kindling Design, a graphic design studio specializing in branding, web, and brand experiences for outdoor-minded companies. Through thoughtful design and creative problem solving, Kaylee's Signature Bonfire Brand Process offers clients an in-depth, guided experience through creating a meaningful visual identity that stands out. In this episode, Justine and Kaylee chat about: How building relationships and setting consistent expectations are keys to business. Questions to help determine whether a potential client is a good fit for you. How taking charge in the client relationship serves both parties. The importance o...2024-04-1137 min
Creatives In The WildMaintaining Soul in Storytelling and Creative Work in a Capitalist Society with Micheli Oliver Micheli Oliver (she/they) is a filmmaker, photographer and storyteller based in Denver, Colorado. Her work centers her family, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and femme voices to facilitate connection and help folx build strong relationships with the land. Micheli works to create safe spaces for honest and joyful storytelling across different creative media and just premiered her debut film "Provide." In this episode, Justine and Micheli chat about: - Growing up in Colorado with a passion for hunting, fishing, and camping - How being stranded in the middle of Idaho with a new camera led...2024-03-2842 min
Creatives In The WildHow Color Designer and Strategist Dawn Rae Knoth Cultivates Long-Term Client Relationships through Meaningful Processes and Working with Constraints Dawn Rae Knoth (she/her) is a Color Designer + Trend Strategist who has been consulting with brands in the outdoor industry for over 21 years. She works with clients to implement meaningful, functional creative visions that elevate a brand's purpose, positioning, and consumer engagement. Dawn Rae loves how her work combines multiple things that excite and fascinate her: art, pattern recognition, math, human behavior, emotional landscapes, curiosity, and science. In her monthly newsletter, Creative Intelligence, she shares insights on color and trend strategy, design, palette creation, and merchandising. Outside of work, you will find her bikepacking wi...2024-03-1437 min
Creatives In The WildHow Jessica Kennedy Uses Intuition in Website Design, SEO, Client Management, and Business Planning Jessica Kennedy (she/her) is a website designer and SEO specialist who builds, manages, and optimizes WordPress and Squarespace websites for small business owners. She loves working with outdoor-loving folks who are starting a business or looking to improve their online presence. When not working, Jessica is usually dog-walking, camping, or laughing at something absurd on TikTok. In this episode, Justine and Jessica chat about: - Always knowing that she'd work for herself someday, but still trying to make a "desk job" work - The journey to her current business, including taking a desk jo...2024-02-2939 min
Creatives In The WildVulnerability in Filmmaking: How Iz La Motte Brought her Dream Career to Life Iz La Motte (she/her) is an adventure photographer and filmmaker who splits her time between Utah’s Wasatch Range and her off-grid cabin in the woods of Vermont. Iz has developed her craft into one that focuses on the human story and its relation to the world. Her passion lies in working with individuals and brands to tell their own impactful stories in a way that feels true to them. Her work has been seen in marketing campaigns across the ski industry, in print publications such as Freeskier and Backcountry Magazine, and in the fil...2024-02-1540 min
Creatives In The WildChanging an Industry from the Inside Out with Andrea Kelly Andrea Kelly (she/her) is the Founder/CEO/Advisor of Make Plus Equal, an advisory agency that helps outdoor apparel brands serve diverse body types. Voted by Outside Business Journal as one of 2022's Twenty Most Influential people in the Outdoor Industry, Andrea has been championing Size Inclusion for over 10 years. Her efforts and expertise not only doubled the revenue for the Inclusive Sizes program at her former employer, but have also positioned her to serve on various industry panels, keynotes, podcasts, and magazine articles. By sharing 23+ years of outdoor apparel experience, Andrea educates brands s...2024-02-1037 min
Creatives In The WildEp. 10: Changing an Industry from the Inside Out with Andrea Kelly Andrea Kelly (she/her) is the Founder/CEO/Advisor of Make Plus Equal, an advisory agency that helps outdoor apparel brands serve diverse body types. Voted by Outside Business Journal as one of 2022's Twenty Most Influential people in the Outdoor Industry, Andrea has been championing Size Inclusion for over 10 years. Her efforts and expertise not only doubled the revenue for the Inclusive Sizes program at her former employer, but have also positioned her to serve on various industry panels, keynotes, podcasts, and magazine articles. By sharing 23+ years of outdoor apparel experience, Andrea educates brands s...2024-02-0137 min
Creatives In The WildEmbracing Your "And" Superpower as a Creative with Katie Cooney Katie Cooney (she/her) is an adventure photographer and outdoor illustrator based in Driggs, Idaho. You'll most likely have seen her work for brands like Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Kari Traa, OnX Backcountry, Mammut and many more. In 2022, Katie opened a small shop in Driggs, Fireweed Shop & Studios, with a focus on handmade and small-batch goods. Alongside her own, Fireweed features the work of over 75 outdoor-minded creatives and makers. Katie loves the ways that her different work outlets feed one another, always keeping her on her toes creatively. You’re most likely to find Katie wild...2024-01-1843 min
Creatives In The WildA Multidisciplinary Approach to Freelancing with Katie Lozancich Katie Lozancich ("Katie Lo") (she/her) is a storyteller and fine artist through Katie Lo. Creative. Storytelling has been a passion of Katie's ever since she got her first National Geographic subscription as a kid (which she bought with her allowance money). Those glossy pages and rich photographs were the catalysts for her career as an award-winning freelance storyteller and artist, creating content and stories for countless brands and magazines. Katie tends to wear many creative hats—director, producer, photographer, and writer are just a few to name—and her work blurs the lines between documentary and fine art. She is one...2024-01-0435 minCreatives In The WildThe Power of Play in Creative Entrepreneurship with Kika MacFarlane & Tala Schlossberg of Two Toes Creative Kika MacFarlane (she/her) and Tala Schlossberg (she/her) are Co-Founders & Creative Directors of the design studio Two Toes Creative. Two Toes works with brands & people who have ideas that feel too big to visualize, stories that they can’t keep in, and campaigns that need creativity to fuel them. They specialize in making complex information digestible and relatable, and working with animation to turn campaigns into human experiences. In this episode, Justine, Kika, and Tala chat about: - How Tala and Kika formed their creative partnership after years of working separately in various industries - Landi...2023-12-2140 min
Creatives In The WildBuilding Systems of Support as a Freelancer with Emily Holland Emily Holland (she/her) is a podcast strategist, consultant, and coach based in Boulder, Colorado. She has produced, edited, and hosted her own podcasts, The Stokecast and the Nature Untold Podcast, and now helps individual creators and brands create and grow their podcasts. When she’s not being a podcast nerd, she loves spending time outdoors, whether it be skiing, running, climbing, or hiking. In this episode, Justine and Emily chat about: - How Emily got into podcast work during and after working in corporate - When to say yes and when to say no to wo...2023-12-0744 min
Creatives In The WildCreativity is Messy with Dani Reyes-Acosta Dani Reyes-Acosta is an award-winning advocate, filmmaker, athlete, and strategist who inspires individual action and collective communion through stories of reciprocity. Dani is Mestiza (Mexican) and Filipina proudly reclaiming the complexities of her heritage as a storyteller, food cultivator, and legacy Coloradan. Her latest project, OUTLIER, explores the role identity, community, and belonging play in our survival as a species. In this episode, Justine and Dani chat about: - Cultivating connection through purpose-led and values-led media - Dani's background: from finding it hard to serve without connections to her work on the OUTLIER episodic documentary2023-11-2436 min
Creatives In The WildBonus Episode with the "Advice For Girls" Film Team BONUS: We're spotlighting a new film that's encouraging young girls to show up as their true selves and not let anything stand in their way. Advice for Girls is an all-woman ski production both in front of and behind the camera, from athletes to cinematography, photography, design, and post-production. Between cast and crew, more than 30 women were involved in the production of Advice for Girls. The film seeks to challenge the status quo of the industry: paying athletes and crew for their hard work, and giving women more recognition. In this e...2023-11-1640 min
Creatives In The WildTo Be a Great Freelancer, Be of Service with Shandi Kano Shandi Kano is a commercial and freelance producer by trade and endurance runner, snowboarder and splitboarder by passion, living in Salt Lake City. Shandi started freelancing 10 years ago following an impactful career at ESPN and powerful life change and has since worked with some of the biggest brands in the outdoors industry and beyond. In this episode, Justine and Shandi chat about: - Allowing life changes to embrace new identities - How dealing struggle and failure is essential to freelancing - Choosing what to prioritize in life and business - Why trus...2023-11-0939 min
Creatives In The WildPlaying The Long Game In Freelancing with Margo Stoney How do you combine your talents with purpose-driven work? When do all the small steps lead to a business you’re proud of? Margo Stoney (she/her) is the Owner and Creative Director of High Mountain Creative. She lives in Montana and is dedicated to using graphic design to save the planet. She collaborates with nonprofits to develop visual storytelling pieces that raise awareness, increase impact and make supporting important causes more accessible to everyone. In her free time, Margo likes to snowboard, hike and explore new places while looking at birds and sketching in her notebook along the way. In...2023-10-2643 min
Creatives In The WildReclaiming Your Authentic Self as a Freelancer with Emily Tidwell Emily Tidwell (she/her) is a freelance adventure photographer whose event and campaign photography can be seen in partnership with brands like Red Bull, Patagonia, and Palisades Tahoe. Emily got her start shooting in the park for ski publications and eventually built a name for herself in the biking and outdoors industry as well. In this episode, Justine and Emily chat about: How she got her start as a freelance ski photographer and what it took to build her name in the skiing industry What it means to have the courage to show up as yourself Reclaiming the parts of yo...2023-10-1343 min
Creatives In The WildCreatives in the Wild - Shandi KanoShandi Kano (she/her) is a commercial and freelance producer by trade and endurance runner, snowboarder and splitboarder by passion, living in Salt Lake City. Shandi started freelancing 10 years ago following an impactful career at ESPN and has since worked with some of the biggest brands in the outdoors industry and beyond. She loves to mentor, empower and lead teams, and finds that her most important work is taking care of her teams, people and clients. In this episode, Justine and Shandi chat about: High caliber production in commercial jobs a...2023-10-1234 min
Creatives In The WildThe Business of Selling Imagination with Lisa SlagleLisa Slagle (she/her) is the Founder and Agency Owner at Wheelie, LLC and a creative director and writer by trade. As Lisa puts it, "making things with people adds deep meaning to my life." In 2009, she started by handing out soggy business cards on chairlifts. Now, she's creative directed for over 350 brands, produced millions of dollars of creative work, and managed over 50 full-time employees and hundreds of contractors. (And yes, it was really hard, and she worked her butt off.) Lisa lives in Crested Butte, CO, where she snowboards and mountain bikes, which help h...2023-09-2841 min
Creatives In The WildWhat's coming on Creatives in the Wild | TrailerWildly impactful conversations with creatives, freelancers and entrepreneurs in the outdoor industry. The outdoor industry has its own culture and value system that can be tough to navigate. And if that wasn't hard enough, freelancing is notoriously ambiguous and secretive. This podcast looks to change all that! Creatives In The Wild is all about providing you the tools, perspectives, and stories to help you feel connected and excited to grow your freelance business in the outdoors industry. Guests share the experiences, wisdom and best practices that have helped their businesses succeed so...2023-09-0600 min
Backcountry MarketingDealing with Money as a Freelancer | Justine Mulliez | Just a Wild ThoughtFreelancer Month! This whole month, we'll be sharing episodes that are geared more towards freelancers and answering the top questions they may have. How do we interact with money as a freelancer? In this episode, Justine Mulliez, a business coach who works with creatives, freelancers, and entrepreneurs discusses multiple paradigms of money and how freelancers struggle with this. We discuss: - Our preconceived notions about money and how money narratives can be pervasive - Our general discomfort around money and how we can make money conversations more comfortable - Pitching and...2022-03-091h 26Backcountry MarketingJustine Mulliez | Creatives in the Wild | Just a Wild ThoughtThis episode is part of our 2021 top episode round-up - it was originally published on 03/01/2021. If you're a freelancer in the outdoor industry, chances are you've asked yourself the following questions: How do I turn my passion into a business? How do I charge? How do I position myself? How do I conquer my inner critic? In this episode, we're changing up the focus a bit. We've talked with agencies and brands a lot on this show but a group that we haven't chatted with m...2022-01-071h 18
Wilder WellnessStart the New Year connected to your Values with Justine MulliezJoin Kristen as she chats with co-active coach Justine Mulliez all about how we can start the New Year connected to our values and approach this year feeling present and aligned. Kristen and Justine explore how to create sustainable change that actually feels good, by listening to our body's wisdom and knowledge.
Justine is an avid outdoors woman, passionate creative, recovering perfectionist, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Following seven years as a freelance events producer in the European action sports industry, Justine made the shift to coaching thanks to what Brené Brown calls a spiritual awakening or r...2022-01-0544 min
Introduction to the Wilder Wellness PodcastStart the New Year connected to your Values with Justine MulliezJoin Kristen as she chats with co-active coach Justine Mulliez all about how we can start the New Year connected to our values and approach this year feeling present and aligned. Kristen and Justine explore how to create sustainable change that actually feels good, by listening to our body's wisdom and knowledge.
Justine is an avid outdoors woman, passionate creative, recovering perfectionist, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Following seven years as a freelance events producer in the European action sports industry, Justine made the shift to coaching thanks to what Brené Brown calls a spiritual awakening or r...2022-01-0544 min
Introduction to the Wilder Wellness PodcastStart the New Year connected to your Values, with Justine MulliezJoin Kristen as she chats with co-active coach Justine Mulliez all about how we can start the New Year connected to our values and approach this year feeling present and aligned. Kristen and Justine explore how to create sustainable change that actually feels good, by listening to our body's wisdom and knowledge.
Justine is an avid outdoors woman, passionate creative, recovering perfectionist, and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Following seven years as a freelance events producer in the European action sports industry, Justine made the shift to coaching thanks to what Brené Brown calls a spiritual awakening or r...2022-01-0444 minBackcountry MarketingJustine Mulliez | Creatives in the Wild | Just a Wild ThoughtIf you're a freelancer in the outdoor industry, chances are you've asked yourself the following questions: How do I turn my passion into a business? How do I charge? How do I position myself? How do I conquer my inner critic? In this episode, we're changing up the focus a bit. We've talked with agencies and brands a lot on this show but a group that we haven't chatted with much is the freelancer who is often doing the work. Many of us fal...2021-03-311h 18
Outside By DesignPermission To Dream with Justine Mulliez / Just A Wild ThoughtThis week we're joined by Justine Mulliez, life and small business coach and founder of Just A Wild Thought. Justine shares her coaching style, her journey to a career change, the struggles she often sees creatives face, and her entrepreneurial hunger. This is a jam-packed episode about leveling up yourself!
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Outside By DesignPermission To Dream with Justine Mulliez / Just A Wild ThoughtThis week we're joined by Justine Mulliez, life and small business coach and founder of Just A Wild Thought. Justine shares her coaching style, her journey to a career change, the struggles she often sees creatives face, and her entrepreneurial hunger. This is a jam-packed episode about leveling up yourself!
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outdoorpulse's podcastJustine Mulliez- Chasing the outdoor lifestyleIn this episode we talk with Justine about her path to where she is at now in the outdoor community from ski industry work in France to freelancing now. https://linktr.ee/outdoorpulse www.outdoorpulse.net Justine's website https://www.justawildthought.com/ facebook: outdoor pulse- https://www.facebook.com/outdoorpulse instagram: outdoor pulse- @outdoorpulsepod discord: https://discord.gg/cfkPwK skiing, freelance, adventure, action, skibum, adventure life, ski life, wanderlust, outdoor woman, outdoor lifestyle, outdoor life, outdoors, mountains2020-12-021h 04