Running a creative business with chronic illness | Hillmans Handmade Interview

Jay is flying solo this week, but he's not alone... he’s joined by the fantastic Hannah from Hillman’s Handmade for an episode filled with creativity, real talk, and a touch of unhinged dilemmas. From theatre training to polymer clay, Hannah shares the journey of how her unique handmade business came to life and what it's like to grow that business alongside a full-time job and chronic illness.We talk about:🎭 The power of performance: how an acting degree helped Hannah find her voice as a business owner🎨 Handmade vs mass-produced: why every piece is personal, and why 100 items might only yield 80 good ones🛍️ Trends vs timelessness: why chasing hype just may not work for handmade artists😮‍💨 Burnout, business pivots & being transparent online: the realities of running a small business in 2025🦔 Sonic, Shadow & stress: the resin drama behind those tiny blue hedgehogsPlus: balancing life, work and creativity, why Priger became her breakout design, and how her social media transparency is reshaping what professionalism can look like in the artist community.💙 Find Hillman’s Handmade!🔵 https://hillmanshandmade.com💙 Find Us and Support the Podcast!🔵 Visit theconcreatives.com for all our socials and more!⭐ Love what you’re hearing? Leave us a 5-star review to help keep the podcast growing!