E105: From Etsy Seller to Licensed Artist: Katie McEachern’s Creative Career

Send us your feedbackWhat if the creative experiments that didn’t become your forever business were never wasted?In this episode of The Creative Juggle Joy, Delores talks with artist and surface pattern designer Katie McEachern about the winding path that took her from running a successful Etsy shop to pursuing a focused career in art licensing.Katie shares how her early handmade business helped her rediscover her identity after becoming a mother and taught her entrepreneurship through hands-on experience. She also discusses working in product development, creating a portfolio of work that belonged to her, experimenting with print-on-demand and Spoonflower, and eventually securing her first fabric licensing contract with Figo Fabrics.The conversation also explores the personal side of creative work, including grief, changing energy levels and learning to build a business that can evolve alongside your life.If you’re an artist, handmade seller or digital creator who feels as though everyone else has their career mapped out, Katie’s story is a thoughtful reminder that clarity often comes from trying, learning and following the clues along the way.Listen to the episode and follow The Creative Juggle Joy for more honest conversations about building a creative business around real life.Support the show Don't miss an episode—subscribe to The Creative JuggleJoy Podcast! Follow us on social media and join our email lists for more tips, stories, and updates on new episodes. Kaylie Edwards - Instagram  - Website - Facebook - ThreadsSpellweaver Creative Hub MembershipFree Email List Builder Checklist For CreativesDelores Naskrent - Website & Digital Art School - Instagram - Facebook - Pinterest - YoutubeProcreate Foundations CourseAffinity Foundations Course