Turn Your Hobby into a Career, Double-Down On Your Passion, & Find Your Worth As A Creative w/ Shelley Brander

On The Guest: Shelley Brander is, in short, the queen of a knitting empire. What started as a hobby turned into Loops, a local yarn shop, then a booming e-commerce business, and eventually a worldwide knitting summit and brand. Alongside her love of knitting is the love of spreading the idea that anyone can make a living doing what they love. She spreads that message as a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of her book, Move The Needle. From this conversation you’ll learn: The difference between saying you can’t and you WON’T How to tackle the stigma of changing your career The importance of creative compromises with your partner Why there is no right time to take a huge leap - just what’s right for you How to give yourself grace instead of regret The importance of slowing down to celebrate the small wins The importance of facing your ego and accepting moments of failure as an entrepreneur When it’s time to reinvent and double down on your idea Why you have to follow your gut at a creative crossroads Blue Ocean Theory The benefits of chasing your dreams AFTER having children How being a mother can empower you in other areas of your life The basics of online marketing How to tackle the seasonality of your product/service How to connect and help communities through Craftivism The issue of guilt around asking for the pay that creatives deserve The importance of mentorship in your dream industry And so much more! Purchase Shelley’s book, Move The Needle HERE Check out Shelley's site/company: https://loopslove.com/ and  https://knitstars.com/   Follow the show @unleashyourinnercreative Follow me @LaurenLoGrasso Download my new single: ffm.to/prettylittleboy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unleashyourinnercreative/messageHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.