Print Life Podcast: For Surface Pattern Designers

We’re digging into the stage of the creative process most designers skip — the part where your actual style gets formed. Whether you're licensing, selling on Spoonflower, or pitching agents — rushing into repeat...

If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to do all the things (more posts, more platforms, more pitching), this one’s for you. We talk about: Why clarity around your voice is more powerful than chasing metrics How to...

If everything in your creative business feels heavy or overwhelming, it doesn’t always mean you’re burnt out — sometimes, it’s a sign you’re ready for a realignment. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the moments...

Today on the Print Life podcast, I’m so excited to sit down with surface pattern designer and creative entrepreneur, Elizabeth Rachel. Liz (as many of you might know her from Instagram) has built a vibrant, playful, and...

What if your next collection didn’t require starting from scratch? In this episode, we’re exploring a mindset shift that could change the way you approach your portfolio, your pitch, and even your creative process...

This week, I had the joy of sitting down with Woody Roseland—filmmaker, photographer, comedian, and all-around creative soul with a story that really moved me. Woody shares his journey through multiple creative outlets...

In this episode, I dive into the phrase “the riches are in the niches” —and what that really means beyond the buzz. We explore how defining your version of a rich life is the first step to creating it, and how...

In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation that’s been circling the design space for a while: Do you really need a niche to succeed—or is versatility the key? There's been a lot of noise out there: "niche is dead,”...

When we talk about income as surface designers, we often focus on how much designers are making—but the real question is why some designers earn more than others. In this episode, we’re diving into the factors that...

Setting Goals That Actually Move Your Creative Business Forward Let’s be real—most of us have set goals like “I want to sell more art” or “I want to grow on Instagram.” But are those goals actually helping you move...

There’s a lot of advice floating around about whether or not you really need a niche as a designer. Maybe you’ve heard people say, “You don’t need to niche, just focus on your style,” or “You don’t need to niche, just...

This week, I’m talking about something that so many of us struggle with—including myself: doing too much and getting nowhere. We often feel like we need to chase every opportunity, every revenue stream, and every...

In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—how I decided to let go of parts of my business this year to create space for more freedom and joy. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or defined by your work...

In this episode, we dive deep into the nuances of pricing your creative work, overcoming money mindset blocks, and building a sustainable business by adding value for your clients. Whether you’re struggling with...

In this episode of The Print Life Podcast , I’m thrilled to welcome Becky Dator, a creative manager with two decades of fashion industry experience across apparel, textile, and color design. With her roots in...