EP#67 How To Turn Your Creativity Into A Multi-Million Dollar Business with Carina Gardner

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In this insightful episode of the "Girl Take Note Podcast," host Shaunie Sanders sits down with Carina Gardner, a successful introverted creative entrepreneur, to delve into the art of balancing creativity with the demands of running a business. Carina opens up about her journey from a low-income household to becoming a prominent figure in the creative industry, highlighting the pivotal role of art in her life.


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Carina Gardner holds a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota and has taught at the University of Minnesota and the Arts Institute. Her brand spans dishware, jewelry, prints, clocks, sewing patterns, and holiday products. She is a renowned fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs and a die cut designer for Silhouette. Carina served as the Creative Director of Carta Bella Scrapbook papers and her kids' brand, Mini Lou, has sold products at Nordstrom, Peek Clothing, and over 500 independent retailers and museums in the US. As CEO of Design Suite, she teaches designers to monetize their skills. Her Make and Design Podcast guides aspiring designers from hobbyists to professionals.

Connect with Carina

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carina.gardner.designs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinagardner

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/carinagardner

Carina's Website

Online Courses by Carina Gardner

In This Episode:

  1. Carina’s creative roots and early inspirations

  2. The challenge of balancing creativity with business responsibilities

  3. Insights into scaling a business and the importance of partnerships

  4. Transitioning from physical to digital products and the financial reasons behind it

  5. The need for business education for designers

  6. Carina's frameworks for helping designers succeed

  7. The impact of AI on the art world and future plans for vocational education


Watch this episode to gain valuable insights on:

  1. Prioritizing important aspects of life and business

  2. Making the shift from physical to digital products

  3. Educating yourself on the business side of creative work

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