Episodes 60
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Need help navigating through life after getting laid off from your job or as you approach retirement? Join Anne La Follette, former corporate Vice President, who reinvented herself in her late 50s after getting laid off from a job she loved. Becoming a successful creative entrepreneur from scratch was no easy feat. Anne brings her “can do” attitude and warm heart to support you in achieving your creative dreams at any age. Tune in for practical, step by step advice, whether you’re just dipping your toes into the entrepreneurial waters or you’ve got an established creative business that needs some “spark”. Welcome the The Creative Business Spark podcast where: It’s Never Too Late To Create®.

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E58. 3 Reasons It's Not Too Late to Start Your Creative Side-Hustle

Jun 08, 2026 19m

SHOW NOTES: If you've ever whispered to yourself that you're too old to start something creative, this episode is for you — and I'm not letting you off the hook that easily. I'm sharing my own story…

E57 She Retired at 60 & Landed Her First Fabric License - Here's How

Jun 01, 2026 14m

SHOW NOTES: As a child, she was told to stick to “crafty things”. Fast forward to now. She’s retired and just landed her first fabric licensing deal. Here's exactly how she did it, and how you can…

E56 Why AI Gives You Generic Answers (and How to Fix It)

May 25, 2026 15m

SHOW NOTES: If the constant noise around artificial intelligence has you feeling behind, overwhelmed, or like you’ve already missed the boat — this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on…

E55. Why 241 Women Didn’t Show Up (And Why You Might Be One of Them)

May 18, 2026 13m

Show Notes: In this episode, I'm getting honest about something that's hard to admit. Recently, I paid for an in-person mastermind meeting, registered to attend, and I didn't go. Why is this…

E54. Create Your Own Fabric Designs in Just 5 Days

Apr 06, 2026 20m

SHOW NOTES: In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week to show you exactly how to transform a simple sketch into a professional, repeating…

53. 3 Things That Changed When This Watercolor Artist Learned Pattern Design

Mar 30, 2026 16m

Show Notes: A watercolor artist in a 40-person Swedish village used one new skill to turn a single thistle painting into pillows, tea towels, tote bags — and a line of linen dresses. Maria Ahl-Zanier…

52. Why I'm Practically Giving Away This Training (It’s only $10 Bucks!)

Mar 23, 2026 14m

SHOW NOTES: Why does the From Doodles to Dollars® Coaching Week cost just $10? I get real about the intentional philosophy behind the price — and what's actually waiting for you inside. If you've…

51. I Almost Quit My Creative Business (Here's What Happened)

Mar 16, 2026 18m

Show Notes: Have you ever stood in a fabric store aisle and thought — why can't I ever find exactly what I need? In this episode, I'm sharing the story of a season when I nearly walked away from my…

50. 7 Ways Creatives Turn Doodles into Income

Mar 09, 2026 21m

SHOW NOTES Kyle Young sold over $1,000 in products at a church craft fair in just three hours — and she'd only recently started exploring surface pattern design. In this episode, Anne walks through…

49. Why I Shared So Many Emails Lately. Like A Lot. A Lot

Mar 02, 2026 16m

SHOW NOTES: Did you wonder why you received so many emails during Bonnie Christine's Immersion launch? Today I'm pulling back the curtain on affiliate marketing. What it is, how I approach it, and…

48. Spring Cleaning For Your Mind. Trash 5 Mindset Blocks That Hold You Back

Feb 23, 2026 17m

SHOW NOTES What's really standing between you and the creative life you want? It's not your age, your talent, or your tech skills — it's a collection of lies you've been carrying around for years. In…

47. Is Bonnie Christine's Immersion Program Worth It?

Feb 16, 2026 22m

Show Notes. This year marks my eighth year blocking off my calendar for Bonnie Christine's Surface Design Immersion program, but this year feels completely different. Bonnie has reimagined her…

46. Print & Pattern Revival - A FREE Workshop with Bonnie Christine

Feb 09, 2026 18m

SHOW NOTES: Eight years ago, I discovered Bonnie Christine and surface pattern design—and it changed everything. Today I'm inviting you to join Bonnie's free Print & Pattern Revival workshop (Feb…

45. The One Thing Every Creative Needs in February

Feb 02, 2026 20m

Episode Description: Seventeen browser tabs open. Three YouTube tutorials playing at once. Four courses in your cart. And yet... you still haven't finished that one pattern you started three weeks…

44. This Changed Everything. How I Discovered Surface Pattern Design

Jan 26, 2026 17m

Episode Description What if you discovered a creative career path that lets you see your designs on fabric, wrapping paper, and products worldwide? Listen to how I accidentally discovered surface…

43. When You Don't Feel Ready For January, Do This

Jan 19, 2026 17m

EPISODE DESCRIPTION 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…

42. When the Tank Is Empty, Listen. New Ideas Will Emerge

Jan 12, 2026 12m

Show Notes: January often comes with pressure to feel motivated, organized, and ready to charge ahead. But what if that’s not the season you’re in? In this episode, I’m sharing a more honest start to…

41: Start Messy. Why Your First Repeating Pattern Doesn't Need To Be Perfect

Jan 05, 2026 14m

Show Notes Start messy! I want you to think about your first pattern like your first pancake. You know how the first pancake is always wonky? Too thick, too thin, weird shape, probably stuck to the…

40: Birthday Permission Slips

Dec 29, 2025 13m

Show Notes Ready for an embarrassing story that relates to my birthday? How about demanding to celebrate my birthday on my Saint's Day in July (because December 30th felt lost between holidays).…

39: Happy Holidays + Pantone Color of The Year

Dec 22, 2025 19m

Show Notes It’s two days before Christmas. Let’s celebrate and talk about Pantone's perfectly timed announcement of Cloud Dancer as the 2026 Color of the Year. You may thinking, it’s just… WHITE! But…

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