52: Plan 2026 Like A True Maker

Plan 2026 Like A True Maker A Maker's Guide to Planning 2026 In this episode of 'The Textile Creative Podcast,' Virginia Wygal introduces a five-part Yearend series for fabric creatives, focusing on practical and flexible planning tailored to creative rhythms. Virginia discusses why traditional corporate planning doesn’t work for creatives and offers a structured, but adaptable approach to setting goals and creating plans for 2026. She starts with defining anchors, understanding real-life capacity, and setting realistic goals. The episode includes actionable steps, practical questions, and recommends tools to help creatives plan their year effectively, emphasizing the need for a system that aligns with their creative processes. Join Virginia to build a 2026 plan that works with your unique creative flow. The VirginiaLeighStudio Home page: https://www.virginialeighstudio.com 00:00 Introduction to Planning Season for Creatives 00:36 Overview of the Yearend Series 01:47 How to Plan 2026 Like a Maker 02:44 Virginia Weigel's Journey and Mission 04:04 The Difference Between Corporate and Maker Planning 05:41 Steps to Effective Maker Planning 07:03 Questions to Guide Your 2026 Planning 12:37 Choosing Your Creative Anchors 19:00 Building a Practical Planning System 22:54 Conclusion and Next Steps Join “The Maker’s Path” Membership: https://www.virginialeighstudio.com/themakerspath Connect with Virginia: Website = https://www.virginialeighstudio.com Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/virginialeighstudio/ Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/virginialeighstudio