After My Illness, I Said 'It's Time'—45 Years Later, We Built Our Dream | Trish Church, Cuorebella

Trish Church-Podlasek spent decades as a creative director for craft magazines. She and her husband dreamed of opening a store together since before they were even married—coming up on their 45th wedding anniversary. Then illness struck. "Once I finished through that process, I said, 'If we're going to do this, it's time.'" Now Cuorebella is a peaceful haven in South Carolina where Trish creates watercolor art, teaches workshops, and helps people find beauty.In this episode, Trish shares:✨ The illness that made her say "It's time"✨ 45 years of dreaming with her husband before opening the shop✨ "I was done with corporate—it was never something I truly loved"✨ From magazine creative director to product designer✨ Starting watercolor workshops: "I was afraid—I don't know if I could do it"✨ Why people say "It's so peaceful here" every single day✨ Teaching watercolor for 8 years✨ Creating Cuorebella Paper: her florals, paintings, cards✨ The scary thing about starting your own business✨ Drake University: Graphic Design & Jewelry/Silversmithing✨ Why she loves telling artists' storiesWhether you're in design, retail, teaching art, or dreaming of opening a shop with your partner, Trish's story proves it's never too late to go after your dream.About Trish Church-Podlasek:Trish Church-Podlasek is the Owner, Graphic Artist, and Watercolor Artist at Cuorebella in South Carolina. From craft magazine creative director to shop owner and watercolor teacher, Trish creates peaceful spaces where beauty and art feed the soul.🎨 Visit Cuorebella, watercolor florals & stationery https://cuorebella.com/The growth engine for women who mean business.http://www.f5collective.com0:00 Opening: After My Illness, I Said It's Time0:25 Introduction: Cuorebella1:00 Magazine to Product Transition2:00 Growing Up Creative2:26 Begging Dad for Art Lessons3:13 High School Art Curriculum3:27 Drake University3:45 Graphic Design & Jewelry/Silversmithing5:00 Early Career in Magazines6:30 Creative Director Journey8:42 Before We Were Even Married8:58 45-Year Dream with My Husband9:45 Done with Corporate Structure10:06 The Illness: It's Time to Go After This10:54 The Scary Thing About Starting11:30 The Investment & The Will13:00 Opening Cuorebella15:27 People Say: It's So Peaceful Here16:30 We've Made It Happen17:38 Helping Artists Get Started18:10 I Was Afraid I Couldn't Teach18:39 Teaching Watercolor for 8 Years20:00 The Workshop Experience22:00 Building Community Through Art25:00 Cuorebella Paper: My Florals & Paintings27:00 Wholesale Business Journey30:00 Patience in Business Growth33:00 Working with Local Artists36:00 The Shop Layout & Design39:01 Feeding People's Souls42:00 Why We Do This45:00 Marriage & Business Partnership48:00 Advice for Entrepreneurs52:00 Balancing Art & Business55:00 What's Next57:00 Rapid Five Q&A