Make and Design with Carina Gardner
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Carina sits down with Pinterest expert Nadalie Bardo to dive into the powerful strategies she uses to drive traffic and grow a brand through Pinterest. Nadalie shares insider tips on optimizing pins, creating content that gets clicks, and lever
In this episode, Carina shares an inspiring quote from Charlie Mackesy’s beloved book The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse and explores its deeper meaning. She reflects on the idea that we are all meant to "fly"—to embrace our potential, le
In this special episode, Carina sits down with her expert design coaches to share their top five tips for starting a successful design business. They break down the essential steps every new designer should take, from building a strong foundati
Struggling with the not-so-fun parts of the design process? In this episode, Carina shares four creative ways to gamify your workflow, keeping you motivated and inspired. From tackling design roadblocks to getting those perfect "dopamine hits"
Carina interviews Susan Smith who teaches quilters. Learn more about her launch methods and running a creative business.Listen to her podcast at Measure Twice Cut Once and visit her www.stitchedbysusan.com.Episode 507 Marketing Hacks with Susan
The Sweet Life of A Designer Summit is coming NEXT MONTH! Carina tells you why this summit is different and what you can expect from this awesome virtual event. To get your free ticket, join us at https://www.designsuitecourses.com/sweetlifesum
DescriptionIt is the small things that can add up FOR US and AGAINST US. Carina talks about the Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake as a cautionary tale for our own design businesses.Episode 505 The Lighthouse Keeper’s Mistake__________________________
Have you heard the old proverb about the cobber’s shoes? As a designer and artist, we need to be sure and be taking care of the most important things first. Sometimes this is really hard to do as other people ask us for things. Carina talks abo
Carina interviews Amy Smart who is a fellow Riley Blake designer and blogger. Her quilt blog is a popular resource for many sewing enthusiasts. Learn more about Amy’s creative business in this episode. Find more about her at diaryofaquilter.com
Instead of worrying about AI, what if we took it as a resource that could help us in our businesses? Carina goes over several ways we can be using AI and practical examples of how it can help us build a business faster!Episode 502 AI Could Be Y
Your creative power is an important part of who you are as a maker, artist, and designer. But many times things can get in the way of that power. Carina walks you through some of those key things that can bring you down so you can avoid the tra
Carina’s friend and fellow designer Vanessa Christenson talks about owning two businesses. As a moda designer and coach, Vanessa inspires others to create the life they want.Learn more about Vanessa at https://vanessachristenson.com/Episode 500
Wondering what new products you should be considering in 2025? Carina walks you through some of the products she is seeing make a splash on the design scene! Learn more in today’s episode!Episode 499 3 Products Your Should Design For in 2025___
Carina talks to Andi Stanfield about being a quilter and owning a creative business. For all quilters and creative business owners, Andi talks about life lessons and what she is working on now.Learn more about Andi at https://www.quiltingonthes
The number one question Carina gets asked is “How do I make money from my art?” The answer is both simple and complicated as Carina talks about making money from artwork.Episode 497 How Do I Make Money From My Art?__________About Carina Gardner
Have you created New Year’s Resolutions that make you a better person? How about creating New Year’s Resolutions that fill your cup? Carina talks about the difference in today’s episode and how she is using goal setting to bring her fulfillment
Carina has been keeping a secret! For all of 2024, she has been building a new office space called the Barn in her backyard. Learn more about how she plans to use the space and progress on it in today’s episode.Episode 495 I'm Getting My Own Of
Carina not only revisits morning routines but also 2024. Learn about many of the fails and wins we experienced this year at Carina Gardner, Inc.Episode 494 Morning Routines Revisited__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is the CEO of the
Ever wondered what some of Carina’s Christmas traditions are? Carina talks about some of the things her family does and talks about the past year.Episode 493 Christmas Traditions and Other Thoughts__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is
Carina talks to Design Suite member Jennifer Burba about creating her design business with twelve kids in tow and starting a Bachelor’s degree. Her work ethic will inspire you in your own creative endeavors!Episode 492 Caring Community with Des
Carina talks about the magic and inspiration you can get from the season by just having one little mind switch. Learn today what that switch is!Episode 491 The Magic AND Inspiration of the Season__________About Carina Gardner, Ph.D.:Carina is t
This is a Sneak Peek Bonus Episode from the Design Your Life Podcast! If you have ever wondered what I talk about on the Design Your Life Podcast, this is your chance to learn more. The Design Your Life Podcast not only features more down-to-ea
Want the heads up on fabulous marketable products YOU can make this coming year? Carina goes over 14 products you are going to want to keep your eyes on!Episode 489 Marketable Products Designers Should Jump Into This Coming Year_________ Have y
Carina speaks to Heat Press Nation about Direct To Film and what is up and coming for 2025! This is a not-to-be-missed episode if you love crafting machines! Get more from Heat Press Nation here: https://www.heatpressnation.com/?sscid=a1k8_1ge1
This week Carina goes over the weekly black friday deals going on at CGInc. You can join in and get these deals by joining at www.designsuitecourses.com/free.Episode 487 Black Friday Deals Description_________ Have you ever wondered what makes
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