Creative Business Rebellion: Anti-Strategy & Sorcery for a Wildly Successful Small Business

In this episode, I sit down with Jess Van Den of the Create & Thrive podcast, and Thriver Circle, a membership for handmade business owners. Jess and I talk about her journey as an entrepreneur, how she went from science teacher to a jewelry maker, and then grew into a podcaster and handmade business coach through focus, hard work, sacrifice, and the unconditional support from her partner and husband. After being in this business for nearly a decade, Jess is FULL of wisdom and inspiration for creatives trying to make a go of it in business. This episode is definitely a must-listen! 🔗 LINKS 🔗 Jess's Website Create & Thrive Podcast Amy's episode of Create & Thrive podcast Thriver Circle Jess on Instagram Amy's website Amy on Instagram Music Credit: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode of the Bold Company podcast, I'm chatting with Nicola Taylor of Makers Business Toolkit. Nicola is a fine art photographer and mentor for makers and artists running their own businesses. She and I had one of my favourite conversations to date - all about finding your unique voice as a creative, maintaining your creativity and inspiration as a professional creative, and how there's no "right" or "wrong" way to go about it. If you are a creative professional of any kind, you are going to LOVE this conversation.-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode of Bold Company, I'm chatting with Telisa of Roessein Art. Telisa is a calligrapher and engraver based in Toronto, and she has worked with some big brands - all because she decided she wanted to. Telisa's inspiring story from working an office job in human resources, to a sought-after calligrapher and engraver for some of the world's biggest luxury brands, is nothing short of wildly inspiring. We talk pricing and valuing yourself as a creative professional, how identifying the kinds of customers you want to attract can direct your business efforts, and how taking risks pays off. Telisa shares some incredible gems of wisdom and advice in this chat, and I cannot wait for you to take it all in! Enjoy! 🔗 Telisa's Links 🔗 Telisa's website 👉 Roessein Art Telisa on Instagram Telisa on Pinterest Telisa on YouTube 🔗 Amy's Links 🔗 Website Instagram Free guide! 👉 5 Styles of Photos for Instagram Music: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode, I'm speaking with Sarah - entrepreneur, flower farmer, florist, and all around superb human being. Sarah and her husband Kenny made some huge, bold changes in their life when they realised they wanted something different. They wanted to work together, spend more time outside, and get out of the rat race. So, they uprooted their lives in Ontario and move four provinces over to Nova Scotia, starting a brand new adventure as flower farmers. Sarah tells the story of their journey, how their family and friends felt about their bold move, their early challenges, how they continue to grow and develop as entrepreneurs, and how they've risen to local fame as the most sought-after florists in the area. 🔗 LINKS 🔗 Sarah on Instagram (@twobirdsonestonefarm) Two Birds One Stone Farm website Amy on Instagram Amy's website Music credit: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode, I'm chatting with Shannon Siriano Greenwood of Rebelle - a company dedicated to creating supportive environments for women to help them thrive both personally and professionally. Shannon and I bonded over a mutual love and dedication to forging our own path, regardless of traditional "rules" and convention - AND our commitment to helping others do the same. In this conversation, Shannon shares her path as an entrepreneur, her candid points of view on business, work, and family, and what being successful means to her. 🔗 LINKS 🔗 Shannon on Instagram Rebelle on Instagram Rebelle on the Web Rebelle Con, March 21st - 23rd 2021 Music: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

Last summer, I hit a breaking point. I had stifled my creativity out of fear for so long that I firmly believe I was "not a creative person". Until it began bubbling up out of me in the most unexpected of ways - anxiety, mood swings, tears randomly bursting out of my face at the oddest of times. I couldn't keep it locked away any more. At the time, I didn't even know what "it" was - only that I was really struggling. I was disconnected, lost, unsure of where to go with my business and how to "fix" whatever it was that felt broken inside me. One conversation changed everything for me, and in this episode I share what was said that made me really evaluate my beliefs that I "wasn't creative", and how that began a beautiful, painful, and transformative quest to finding myself and my voice as a creative. Follow Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures Follow Amy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyeatonphotography Go to Amy's website: https://www.amytakespictures.com/ Music: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

It's the season finale of Bold Company, and in this episode I'm sharing my own transformation with all you bold listeners. As a photographer, I'm embarking on a personal journey to unblock my creativity, which has been buried deep for a long time. I'm also making some major shifts in the way I do business. I'm moving away from the status quo of online marketing (the "sales funnel", ie, more people = more money), and focusing on creating a new business model that is based on community and genuinely connecting with people. Listen now to hear just how I plan to make the shift, and how each guest from this season helped inspire me to make this bold move in my own business. 👇 LINKS 👇 Keep in touch on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures Check out my website: http://www.amytakespictures.com/ -----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode, I'm talking with Zach Spuckler who career has been characterized by "zigging when everyone else is zagging". Zach's success has been built on bold moves - like walking away from his 7-figure business as a course creator to start a new endeavour as a Facebook ads agency. At a time when all the experts were pushing a "one-to-many" approach to business, Zach flipped his business to a one-to-one service-based model, because that's the way he wanted to work with people. Zach's story is one of trusting in yourself, your instincts, and not following the money, but knowing that the money will follow you. 👇 LINKS 👇 Zach on the internet: http://www.heartsoulhustle.com/ Zach's podcast: http://www.heartsoulhustle.com/blogs My episode on Zach's podcast: http://www.heartsoulhustle.com/blogs/hsh-118-how-to-crush-5-day-challenges-with-amy-eaton Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsoulhustle/ Zach on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsoulhustle-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In episode eight of Bold Company, I'm speaking with my friend Mai-Kee Tsang. Mai-Kee's road to entrepreneurship was paved with tremendous challenge. Everything, from her upbringing as a "good little Asian" girl to a horrendously abusive relationship as a young adult, Mai-Kee was essentially trained to be obedient, and live a safe, conventional life. But her brave, warrior-woman spirit fought hard to change her story, and she has. Mai-Kee's story is one of vulnerability, honesty, and overcoming significant adversity to live the life she was called for, and deserves. This interview is an absolute must-listen for anyone trying to grow a business and live a better life. A special thank you to Mai-Kee for her brave vulnerability when speaking with me on Bold Company. Her story will no doubt inspire so many others on their own difficult paths to a better life. 👇 LINKS 👇 Mai-Kee's Website: www.maikeetsang.com The Quiet Rebels podcast My episode on The Quiet Rebels podcast Mai-Kee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikeetsang/ 👇 LET'S CONNECT! 👇 Amy on Facebook Amy on Instagram Amy on the Internet Amy on E-mail Musical credit: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode of Bold Company, I'm chatting with my good friend, Kenney Fitzpatrick. Kenney recognized a lack of representation for music artists in the LGBTQ+ community and made it his mission to showcase the wide variety of talent in the queer community, through his podcast, music charts, playlists, YouTube channel, and more. Kenney has provided a platform for queer music artists to be heard, seen, and loved by music fans across the globe, and his project continues to grow by leaps and bounds. His commitment to bringing inclusivity to the music community is incredible, and highlights the profound impact we can make in our businesses when we make it our mission to do so. Follow Kenney: The Q Review website Twitter Facebook Instagram Theme music: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

It's episode six of Bold Company, and I'm chatting with my good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Emily Arbour. Emily is a business powerhouse, and a huge player in the Canadian handmade business scene. She works for Etsy Canada, has her own retail shop where she sells only handmade goods, created and facilitates her Cheerfully Made craft shows in the Ottawa area (10 years running), and even was a maker herself before selling her handmade business, a line of soy candles. Oh, and she also created and launched a digital course teaching makers how to sell wholesale. Yeah. You could say she knows a thing or two about business. In this interview, we chat about the evolution of business, managing businesses during COVID-19, and so, so much more.-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

In this episode, Jami King and I talk about all about building businesses when it feel like the most impossible thing to do, and why you just have to keep going. Jami's top priority when it comes to running her business is serving her community. It steers her ship, and is always what she comes back to when making decisions about her business. Come spend an hour with us, and discover just how many businesses Jami actually started before landing on her "one", and let her madly inspire you in your own journey. 👇 LINKS 👇 Handmade Journey: https://handmadejourney.com/ Handmade Journey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/handmadejourneyhelp LET'S CONNECT! 👇 Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Amy on the Internet Amy on E-mail Musical credit: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts." That quote by Winston Churchill basically sums up my entire conversation with my friend, Jackie Muscat. Jackie is a Facebook ads manager and marketing genius based in the UK. We have known each other for nearly 3 years, through online entrepreneur circles, and let me tell you... She's the kind of woman you want in your corner. Jackie has a brilliant mind when it comes to business, and because of that (and her charming accent), I knew I had to share her with you. In this episode we talk about the role of intuition in your business, being brave, what success really looks like, and ponder whether or not failure is even real. It's another long one, but worthy of every single minute. Enjoy! Note, this episode is rated explicit due to the use of the "F" word in reference to the name of business blog I was once featured on.-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

Gillian Hyde is an entrepreneur, head honcho, and maker behind her company, Pip Robins. She began Pip Robins over 10 years old on a whim, and grew it into a thriving, highly successful business and brand in the years since her humble beginnings. More than just a bag and accessories designer, Gillian has mastered the delicate art of building a career that she absolutely loves. Her business exudes love – love for her craft, her customers, and her life. Her insights into running a successful business are invaluable, and this interview is one for the books. It's long – just over an hour – but I couldn't cut out anything, Every piece of this interview is special, inspiring, and could potentially be just the thing my bold listeners need to hear. Enjoy. LINKS 👇 Gillian on Instagram Pip Robins LET'S CONNECT! 👇 Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Amy on the Internet Amy on E-mail-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

From working in a coffee shop, to having her designs in thousands of stores worldwide, Dayna's story is a must-hear. Her journey through entrepreneurship is an incredible story of self-development and empowerment, confronting fear and anxiety, and building an empire despite feeling like the least likely person to be behind a beautiful, global brand. ⬇️⬇️ LINKS ⬇️⬇️ Dayna Lee Collection on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daynaleecollection Amy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.pictures 👇 LET'S CONNECT! 👇 Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Amy on the Internet Amy on E-mail -----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.

Welcome to Bold Company! In this first episode, I will share my own "origin story", my breakthough mindset moments in business, and my hopes and dreams for this podcast. LINKS 👇 The Startup Podcast - Pirate Needs Pirate Being Boss Podcast - GREAT NEWS, it appears that they are BACK to regular podcasting! You Are A Badass At Making Money by Jen Sincero LET'S CONNECT! 👇 Amy on Instagram Amy on Facebook Amy on the Internet Amy on E-mail // Theme Music: Happy Life by FREDJI https://soundcloud.com/fredjimusic https://www.facebook.com/fredjimusic/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/u4PI5p5bI9k //-----------------------Join me on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/amy.takes.picturesWatch on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/amyeaton-----------------------Subscribe + leave a review! I'll love you forever. Seriously, it means so, so much.