The Creative Juice Podcast
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I’ve built a thriving illustration business in small pockets of time, and now I help artists, makers and creatives grow their business with sustainable systems and intentional strategy.
52 \/\/ From Hobby to Full-Time Creative Business (What I Wish I'd Known)
First Published: May 29th 2026
From a job in China to a full-time creative business — here's what I actually learned along the way.
If you've ever felt like you're doing something that looks good on paper but doesn't quite feel right, or you're building a creative business in the cracks of a very full life — this one is for you.
What I Cover In This Episode:
Why the thing you’re ‘supposed’ to be doing doesn’t always show itself clearly
The power of just starting — without a plan, without perfect conditions
What impostor syndrome actually comes from (it’s not what you think)
How to build a business that survives the seasons when life takes over
What ‘proof’ really looks like in the early stages — and why a small win can change everything
Who is this for:
Anyone who’s left a career (or is thinking about it) to pursue something more aligned
Creatives building in stolen pockets of time around a job, kids, or life
Anyone who’s dealt with impostor syndrome in their own creative business
People who are waiting for the “right moment” to start
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Mentioned Episodes:
If this episode resonated with you, go and listen to Episode 51 - it's a really good next step after this one.
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