Art + Audience
Episodes
Ep. 37: Vanessa Piche on Starting Over as an Artist: What Happens When You Lose Your Audience?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this refreshingly honest episode, Stacie is joined by fine artist Vanessa Piche (pronounced "cliché") for a raw conversation about what it feels l...
Ep. 36: Madison Phipps on Side Hustling, Print Clubs & Speaking Dreams Out Loud
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Stacie chats with artist Madison Phipps of Madison Phipps Studio, who is building a thriving creative business in the margins of he...
Ep. 35: Justice for Artists: How Daniel Lachman Helps Creatives Fight Art Theft
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Stacie talks with Daniel Lachman, founder of Justice for Artists, about the heartbreaking and unfortunately common experienc...
Ep. 34: Why Laura Holley Only Draws Melbourne—and Why It Totally Works
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie chats with Melbourne-based artist Laura Holley of Lawz Drawz. Laura has built a thriving art business by focusing on one very ...
Ep. 33: How Georgia Norton Lodge Turned $35 House Sketches Into a Million-Dollar Art Business
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie sits down with Australian artist and entrepreneur Georgia Norton Lodge to explore the winding road from drawing houses as a si...
Ep. 32: Why Diversification Is the Key to Surviving as a Creative Entrepreneur with Sophie Timms
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stacie sits down with UK-based embroidery artist and educator Sophie Timms, founder of Mindful Mantra Embroidery and the Bloom Embroidery Acade...
Ep. 31: Creative Growth Tips for Artists: Crockpot Ideas, Side Projects, and Sustainable Success with Andy J. Pizza
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second half of this rich and wide-ranging conversation, Stacie and Andy unpack the often unseen tension between creative expression and strateg...
Ep. 30: Andy J. Pizza on How to Build a Creative Career as a Neurodivergent Artist
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first part of a powerful two-part conversation, Stacie sits down with the creative and deeply introspective Andy J. Pizza, illustrator, speake...
Ep. 29: Is Leverage Your Art Worth It? Alumni Share Their Honest Results
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Stacie brings together a panel of alumni from her signature program, Leverage Your Art. These artists, from illustrators to s...
Ep. 28: What No One Tells You About Licensing: Juliana Tipton on Boundaries, Burnout, and Creative Joy
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode, Stacie sits down with surface pattern designer Juliana Tipton to talk about launching a creative career in your 40s, nav...
Ep. 27: Carrie Cantwell on Building Confidence, Facing Rejection, and Finding Your Voice
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Stacie chats with Carrie Cantwell, a graphic designer turned licensed artist, Skillshare top teacher, podcast host, and cre...
Ep. 26: How I Built Two Creative Businesses That Generate $5 Million a Year
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie reveals the system behind her two creative companies generating a combined $5 million in annual revenue: the STAR Productivity...
Ep. 25: Q&A | Licensing, Niches, and Newsletters – Your Roadmap to a Sustainable Art Business
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie answers real listener questions and dives into how artists can move from feeling overwhelmed by possibilities to finding strat...
Ep. 24: How Many Emails Should You Send? The Answer That Scaled Our Business to $2M — with Angie Classen
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today on the show, Stacie is joined once again by her long-time business partner and sister, Angie Classen. Together, they pull back the curtain on ho...
Ep. 23: From $1 Paintings to Full-Time Artist: Emily Jeffords on Pricing, Burnout & Creative Freedom
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie is joined by fine artist and educator Emily Jeffords for a deep, transparent conversation about building an art career that ho...
Ep. 22: When Your Art Business Stops Growing
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Stacie opens up about a hard truth many creative entrepreneurs face but few talk about: what to do when your art business hits a...
Ep. 21: How Gingiber Attracted Higher-Spend Customers and Increased Revenue with Angie Classen
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this dynamic season two opener, Stacie is joined by her sister, business partner, and fellow creative force, Angie Classen, to talk about all thing...
Ep. 20: Mixing Family & Business: The Story of Gingiber's Growth with Angie Classen
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special season finale, Stacie sits down with someone very close to her heart—her sister, Angie Classen. Many people know Stacie as the face ...
Ep. 19: Behind the Booth: Lessons from the Atlanta Trade Show
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Stacie records live from the bustling Atlanta Market alongside her team members Amanda and Jessica. They share behind-the-sce...
Ep. 18: I Bought a 100+ Year Old Church—Here's the Wild Story Behind It
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective and inspiring solo episode, Stacie invites you into her recent journey, which spans creative self-discovery, a transformative trip ...
Ep. 17: Why Your Art Isn't Selling (and How to Fix It) with Brooke Glaser
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful and inspiring episode, Stacie chats with illustrator Brooke Glaser. Brooke shares her journey from handmade greeting cards to becom...
Ep. 16: The Secret That's Taking Me All the Way to Scotland
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Stacie shares an exciting personal milestone—she's writing a book! Stacie pulls back the curtain on the journey of how her upc...
Ep. 15: Avoid This Costly Mistake: Insights from Mable Tan's Art Business Journey
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stacie is joined by Mable Tan, a surface designer from Melbourne, Australia, who transitioned from photography to art licensing. Mable candidly...
Ep. 14: The Joy in Art: How Shelly Kim Turned Burnout into Opportunity
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie welcomes the vibrantly passionate Shelly Kim, the artist behind Letters by Shells. Shelly shares her incredible journey from d...
Ep. 13: Black Friday Game Plan: Tips to Boost Your Holiday Sales
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Black Friday is just around the corner! In this solo episode, Stacie takes us behind the scenes of her journey through Black Friday successes—and so...
Ep. 12: The Tillage Village Talk: Harnessing the Power of Positive Procrastination
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, Stacie joins Shirlee Fisher for a presentation within The Tillage Village Membership. In her talk, Stacie delves deep into th...
Ep. 11: Finding Your Creative Voice with Genna Blackburn: Building a Cohesive Brand and Audience
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stacie is joined by her good friend and illustrator, Genna Blackburn, for an insightful conversation about finding your signature style and gro...
Ep. 10: Finding Clarity: Sandra Mejia on Narrowing Your Creative Focus
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Stacie sits down with Sandra Mejia, a Colombian-born, Canadian-based illustrator and pattern designer. Sandra shares her incredible journey of ...
Ep. 09: Building Your Creative Career: Secrets to Success in Art Licensing with Jehane
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging episode, Stacie sits down with Jehane, an accomplished art licensing agent and artist, to discuss the nuances of transitioning from a...
Ep. 08: Scaling Up: From 30 Shops to 170 - With Rebecca Woolbright
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode, Stacie chats with Rebecca Woolbright, a dear friend and successful artist who has transformed her art business from selling...
Ep. 07: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transform Your Art Career with Rest
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Stacie tackles a counterintuitive yet vital topic: the importance of taking a hard break when your art business hits a roadblock...
Ep. 06: Ashley Paggi's Artful Oops: Lessons from a Licensing Lapse
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie sits down with Ashley Paggi, the creative force behind Ash Cascade Design. Ashley shares her journey from stay-at-home mom and...
Ep. 05: Peggy Dean's Secrets to Building a Loyal Creative Community
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Stacie chats with the multifaceted artist and educator Peggy Dean. Peggy shares her journey of embracing authenticity, overco...
Ep. 04: One Million Organically Grown Instagram Followers with Nicole Burke
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Stacie welcomes the founder of Gardenary Inc., Nicole Burke, to discuss her journey as a creative entrepreneur in the gardening world...
Ep. 01: What is Art + Audience?
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of 'Art + Audience', Stacie kicks off with a fun and heartfelt introduction. She delves into the often-glorified journey of buil...
Ep. 02: From Tech to Textiles How Seamless Patterns Changed Mandy's Art Career
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today on Art + Audience, Stacie is joined by the talented Mandy Corcoran from Amanda Grace Design. Mandy shares her incredible journey of building a t...
Ep. 03: 6 Key Factors for ANY Business Success
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Stacie shares her transformative experiences with masterminds, including her own Creative Hive Mastermind. Stacie delves into th...
Art + Audience Coming Soon
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Stacie for interviews with artists about their careers, how they built their audiences, and the biggest "uh-oh" decision they ever made (and how ...