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EPISODE · Nov 12, 2025 · 35 MIN

Not What You Signed Up For

from Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged: A Podcast Helping Independent Businesses Get Seen, Remembered and Chosen. · host Joanne Pearce

Running a creative business can be beautiful… and brutally hard.In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged, Joanne gets honest about what happens when the dream doesn’t match the reality. When the sales are slow, the doubts creep in and you start wondering if you’re really cut out for it.Expect humour, honesty, and a few unlikely stories..It’s a wake-up call (delivered with love!) for every maker, artist or small-business owner who’s ever felt disheartened or disappointed that things aren’t going to plan.You’ll learn how to:Push through the messy middle of businessDeal with disappointment without giving upFind purpose when progress feels slowBuild resilience and keep showing upBecause it’s not about everything going right - it’s about who you become when it doesn’t.Listen now for a little tough love, a few laughs and the reminder that you’re doing better than you think.Mentioned in this episode:The Her Handmade Hustle Business Planner - designed for creative women who want to feel organised, focused and in control again (without losing their spark).👉 Grab your copy hereThe Mel Robbins Podcast - 8 Things To Tell Yourself Every Morning👉 Listen here This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit herhandmadehustle.substack.com

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