Print Life
Leslie Kenehan
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Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! A podcast created for surface pattern designers who want to get their foot in the door designing and selling exclusive art in the fashion industry. Host Leslie Kenehan brings you all things design, sales, marketing & mindset to support you in growing your creative business. Freelance? In House? Just getting started? You are in the right place. Welcome to the Print Life Podcast! https://lesliekenehan.com/
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S1E132 132: One Small Habit That Can Transform Your Surface Pattern Design Career
If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels—trying to update your portfolio, pitch to clients, post on social media, and somehow still find time to create—this episode is for you.Today I’m…
131: The Power of Choice: How to Build a Creative Life That Flows
Control is an illusion—but intention? That’s where your real power lies. In this episode, I’m sharing a vulnerable reflection on how life threw me off course and what it taught me about creative…
130: Permission to Be In Progress — Jesse Rae Akin on Prints, Motherhood, and Letting Yourself Take Things Slow
This week, I had the joy of sitting down with Jesse Rae Akin, a print designer and new mama navigating creativity in the middle of life’s most tender transitions. We talk about how she discovered…
129: Start With the Artist – Style Before Strategy
We’re digging into the stage of the creative process most designers skip — the part where your actual style gets formed.Whether you're licensing, selling on Spoonflower, or pitching agents — rushing…
128: Voice Before Visibility - Why Your Style and Message Matter More Than Your Metrics
If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to do all the things (more posts, more platforms, more pitching), this one’s for you. We talk about:Why clarity around your voice is more powerful than…
S1E127 127: Before You Burn It All Down: Is It Burnout or Misalignment?
If everything in your creative business feels heavy or overwhelming, it doesn’t always mean you’re burnt out — sometimes, it’s a sign you’re ready for a realignment.In today’s episode, we’re talking…
S1E126 126: Finding Creative Alignment with Elizabeth Rachael
Today on the Print Life podcast, I’m so excited to sit down with surface pattern designer and creative entrepreneur, Elizabeth Rachel. Liz (as many of you might know her from Instagram) has built a…
S1E125 125: Revisiting Old Work: The Prints You Forgot Might Be the Ones That Move You Forward
What if your next collection didn’t require starting from scratch?In this episode, we’re exploring a mindset shift that could change the way you approach your portfolio, your pitch, and even your…
S1E124 124: Artist Interview ~ Woody Roseland: The Work Only You Can Do
This week, I had the joy of sitting down with Woody Roseland—filmmaker, photographer, comedian, and all-around creative soul with a story that really moved me.Woody shares his journey through…
S1E123 123: The Riches Are in the Niches (But Start Here First)
In this episode, I dive into the phrase “the riches are in the niches”—and what that really means beyond the buzz.We explore how defining your version of a rich life is the first step to creating it,…
S1E122 122: Finding Your Place, Niche vs Versatility
In this episode, I’m diving into a conversation that’s been circling the design space for a while: Do you really need a niche to succeed—or is versatility the key?There's been a lot of noise out…
S1E121 121: What Really Shapes Your Income as a Surface Pattern Designer
When we talk about income as surface designers, we often focus on how much designers are making—but the real question is why some designers earn more than others. In this episode, we’re diving into…
S1E120 120: Goal Setting & The Three Things That Matter Most
Setting Goals That Actually Move Your Creative Business ForwardLet’s be real—most of us have set goals like “I want to sell more art” or “I want to grow on Instagram.” But are those goals actually…
119: Do You Really Need a Niche?
There’s a lot of advice floating around about whether or not you really need a niche as a designer. Maybe you’ve heard people say, “You don’t need to niche, just focus on your style,” or “You don’t…
S1E118 118: 5 Ways to Get Better Results by Doing Less
This week, I’m talking about something that so many of us struggle with—including myself: doing too much and getting nowhere. We often feel like we need to chase every opportunity, every revenue…
117: The Power of Letting Go
In this episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—how I decided to let go of parts of my business this year to create space for more freedom and joy. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or…
S1E117 116: Pricing, Money Mindset, and Adding Value as a Creative
In this episode, we dive deep into the nuances of pricing your creative work, overcoming money mindset blocks, and building a sustainable business by adding value for your clients. Whether you’re…
S1E116 115:Artist Interview with Becky Dator
In this episode of The Print Life Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome Becky Dator, a creative manager with two decades of fashion industry experience across apparel, textile, and color design. With her…
S1E114 114: Artist Interview with Hollei Anne Hayes
Finding Your Power in Surface Pattern Design: An Interview with Hollei Anne HayesIn this episode of The Print Life Podcast, I’m joined by Hollei Anne Hayes, the founder of Hollei Anne Design Co., who…
S1E113 113: Artist Interview with Bec Oakes
Bec Oakes is a Sydney based print designer, her work is bohemian, vintage and earthy, influenced by her experiences while travelling and nature.She discovered the world of print design while…
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