How to Start or Get Unstuck in Your Creative Business: A Guide for Artists, Makers & Creative Entrepreneurs

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Welcome to the very first episode of Hey, Beautiful Creative!, your new go-to podcast for creative business inspiration, motivation, and real-world strategies. Whether you’re an artist, crafter, designer, or creative entrepreneur, this episode is for you if you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of where to begin in your business journey.

🎧 Episode 1 Highlights: “How to Start or Get Unstuck in Your Creative Business”

💡 Why Feeling Stuck is Totally Normal (And What to Do About It)

If you’ve been dreaming of starting your creative business but feel overwhelmed, or you’ve hit a plateau and aren’t sure how to move forward—know that you’re not alone. This episode dives into what keeps us stuck and offers tools to help you take that all-important first step.

📖 A Personal Story: How a Compliment Changed My Life

I share the serendipitous moment at a St. Patrick’s Day party that sparked my creative business journey over 20 years ago. From learning to sew from scratch to building my own website in the early days of the internet, I walk you through my early beginnings and the twists and turns that shaped my path as a creative entrepreneur.

🎯 Key Takeaways

• You don’t have to wait for the perfect moment to start.
• Your creative business can evolve—and that’s okay.
• There is no “right” way to structure your business.
• It’s normal to face imposter syndrome (and we’ll talk more about that in an upcoming episode!).
  
  

✅ Action Step: Break the Overwhelm

One of the best ways to get unstuck is to brain-dump every task or idea floating around in your head. Make a list. Then pick ONE small thing to do today. Even the tiniest steps forward create momentum.

"Action creates clarity." – Amy Porterfield

🛠 Practical Tips to Get Moving:

• Start with 15 minutes a day.
• Buy a domain name.
• Draft a product description.
• Research local craft fairs or web platforms.
• Send your first email to potential customers.

All of these tiny actions add up. You’re not behind. You’re building your path as you go.

🔥 Want More Support? Join the Free 5-Day Challenge

If perfectionism, fear, or self-doubt is holding you back, grab the Creative Confidence Kickstart: 5-Day Challenge. You’ll get daily prompts and mindset shifts delivered straight to your inbox to help you:

• Overcome imposter syndrome
• Stop letting perfectionism hold you back
• Take real action (even if it’s small)

Click here to sign up for free at heybeautifulcreative.com

💌 Connect with Me:

• Instagram: @heybeautifulcreative
• Website: heybeautifulcreative.com

What’s ONE small thing you’re going to do today to get your business moving forward? Comment your favorite emoji and me and let me know!

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A big thank you to Eric Gibbons for the music and editing that bring this podcast to life. 🎶✨

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Until next time, keep creating and keep moving forward, beautiful creative! ✨