Episode 43: When You Don’t Feel Ready for January, Do This
Feeling like you didn't make enough progress last year? Struggling with January's "fresh start" energy when you're just plain tired? This episode is for you.
I'm sharing the story of Janet Hild, a textile designer and Creative Business Mastermind member who accomplished three major business milestones in 2025—while raising three kids, teaching at the master's level, and working part-time jobs. Her story will help you reframe what progress actually looks like and recognize the wins you might be overlooking in your own creative journey.
🔑 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why we're measuring progress all wrong (and what to measure instead)
How Janet went from "exploring what's next" to making real progress across multiple fronts
The unglamorous reality behind impressive accomplishments
Why playing the long game beats chasing viral moments
A simple exercise to help you recognize your own progress
LINKS & RESOURCES
Janet Hild's Work:
Ink + Sun website: https://www.inkandsun.com/
Get started in surface pattern design for just $10 with the From Doodles to Dollars® Workbook.
Expand your surface pattern design skills in The Pattern Design Academy Self Study Program. Click HERE for details.
Ready to expand your business online? Explore The Creative Business Mastermind where you’ll learn my proven framework for building a successful and wildly profitable creative business online. By application only. Spot are limited. Click HERE for details and to apply.
Let’s Connect!
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More Resources For You!
Get started for just $10! Grab this downloadable, step by step workbook HERE and create your very first repeating pattern.
Do you prefer to learn at your own pace? Grab The Pattern Design Academy Self Study Program. Click HERE for details.
This mastermind program is limited to 20 students and is by application only. Click HERE for details and apply today.
Grab the free phone wallpaper version here.
