The Crafty Mariana Podcast

• 🎙️ From Pop-Up to Permanent: How I Opened My Studio Faster Than Planned

  In this episode, I’m sharing the unexpected journey of how I went from planning a temporary pop-up space to opening a permanent studio much sooner than expected! I’ll walk you through the original plan, what made me pivot, the biggest challenges along the way, and how the studio is already impacting my business. In this episode, I talk about: ✎ My original plan for a two-month pop-up space and why I changed course. ✎ How I found the perfect studio opportunity by accident. ✎ The biggest challenges (and surprises) of setting up the studio so quickly. ✎ How having a dedicated space is shifting my business—and what’s next for Karma Studios. ✎ My big-picture goals for both Karma Studios and the Crafts Workshop Academy. Resources: 📌 Free Guide: How to Start Your Own Workshop Business - craftymariana.com/guide 📌 Free Spreadsheet: Figure Out Your Numbers - craftymariana.com/numbers📌 Join the Crafts Workshops Academy Here - craftymariana.com/crafts-workshops-academy Links to Connect With Me: 🌎 Website: craftymariana.com 📸 Instagram: @craftymariana 👩‍🎨 My Free Facebook Community: Crafting Collective 📩 Join my email list for exclusive content, resources, and deals: craftymariana.com/newsletter 💬 Let’s Make This Interactive! Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover in future episodes? DM me on Instagram or send an email to [email protected].

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• How a Burnt-Out Teacher Built a Creative Business: Eva's Story Building Craftiful

  In this episode of the Crafty Mariana Podcast, Mariana interviews Eva Loudon from Craftiful, a creative studio based in Surrey, UK. Eva shares her journey from being a teacher to running a successful crafting business, offering insights into workshop demand, financial hurdles, and the importance of community. They discuss the realities of entrepreneurship—balancing passion with business, managing a team, and leveraging social media to build a crafting brand. Eva highlights the need for structured workshops, customer loyalty, and setting boundaries to ensure sustainability. Whether you’re starting out or growing your creative business, this episode is packed with valuable lessons! What We Cover in This Episode: ✎ Eva’s transition from teaching to crafting workshops✎ The challenges of filling workshops and growing demand✎ How having a dedicated studio space impacted her business✎ The financial hurdles of running a creative business✎ Marketing strategies and the role of social media✎ The balance between passion and business sustainability✎ The importance of customer loyalty and community building✎ Setting boundaries and prioritizing rest as an entrepreneur Connect with Eva: ✎ Craftiful Website: craftifulthecreativestudio.com✎ Craftiful Instagram: @craftiful.thecreativestudio Resources for Your Workshop Business: 📌 Free Guide: How to Start Your Own Workshop Business📌 Free Spreadsheet: Figure Out Your Numbers! Stay Connected with Mariana: 🌎 Website: craftymariana.com📷 Instagram: @craftymariana🎨 Facebook Community: Crafting Workshops Community📩 Get exclusive content, resources, and deals: craftymariana.com/newsletter Let’s Make This Interactive! Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover in future episodes? DM me on Instagram or email me at [email protected]!

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• From Living Room to Studio: Growing a Workshop Brand, Navigating Finances, Taxes & The Reality of Running Creative Workshops!

  In this episode of the Crafty Mariana Podcast, Mariana interviews Miranda from Frøbel, a creative entrepreneur based in the Netherlands who transitioned from a corporate job to running her own workshop-based business. Miranda shares her inspiring journey, from hosting workshops in her living room to moving into a dedicated studio space. They dive into the realities of entrepreneurship—balancing business and personal life, the importance of financial planning, and the power of community support. Miranda also discusses marketing strategies, social media advertising, Google Ads, and the challenges of hiring and managing a team. Whether you’re just starting or looking to scale your workshop business, this conversation is packed with valuable insights! What We Cover in This Episode: ✎ Miranda’s journey from a corporate job to creative entrepreneurship✎ Finding the right studio space and evolving workshop offerings✎ The challenges of managing workshop attendance and finances✎ How social media and advertising can drive workshop bookings✎ Understanding the numbers behind a successful workshop business✎ The importance of balancing personal life with business growth✎ Why community support is key for creative entrepreneurs Connect with Miranda: ✎ Frøbel Website: froobel.nl✎ Frøbel Instagram: @froobel Resources for Your Workshop Business: 📌 Free Guide: How to Start Your Own Workshop Business📌 Free Spreadsheet: Figure Out Your Numbers! Stay Connected with Mariana: 🌎 Website: craftymariana.com📷 Instagram: @craftymariana🎨 Facebook Community: Crafting Workshops Community📩 Get exclusive content, resources, and deals: craftymariana.com/newsletter Let’s Make This Interactive! Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover in future episodes? DM me on Instagram or email me at [email protected]!

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• Building a Creative Community: The Story of Jessie's Art Shed

  In this episode of the Crafty Mariana podcast, Mariana interviews Jessie Whealy, the owner of Jessie's Art Shed in Oxfordshire. Jessie shares her journey from starting her art studio in her parents' garage to expanding into a thriving business with multiple locations. She discusses the challenges and milestones she faced along the way, the importance of community and customer relationships, and the lessons learned in hiring and building a team. What We Cover in This Episode: ✎ Jessie's Art Shed started in her parents' garage. ✎ The journey of entrepreneurship is unique for everyone. ✎ Community support is crucial for business growth. ✎ Hiring the right people is essential for success. ✎ Instagram often portrays a romanticized version of business. ✎ Giving back to the community is a significant highlight. ✎ Managing multiple locations can be challenging. ✎ Building relationships with customers creates a loyal community. ✎ Financial struggles are common in the early stages of business. ✎ Planning and teamwork are vital for daily operations. Dedicate time for planning and team meetings. ✎ Implement project-based learning for different age groups. Connect with Jessie: ✎ Jessie's Art Shed Website: jessiesartshed.com ✎ Jessie's Instagram: @jessiesartshed Resources:Free Guide: How to Start Your Own Workshop BusinessFree Spreadsheet: Figure Out Your Numbers Spreadsheet! Links to Connect With Me:Website: craftymariana.comInstagram: @craftymarianaFacebook Community: Crafting CollectiveJoin my email list for exclusive content, resources, and deals: craftymariana.com/newsletter Let’s Make This Interactive!Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover in future episodes? DM me on Instagram or send an email to [email protected].

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• Bringing Creativity to Cities Across Europe with Paintly Co-Founder Kenny Indenge

  In this episode of the Crafty Mariana Podcast, I sit down with Kenny Indenge, co-founder of Paintly, a fast-growing paint-and-sip workshop business that has expanded across multiple European countries. Kenny shares his journey of launching Paintly, the challenges of growing a creative business, and the unique approach they take to make art accessible and fun for everyone. What We Cover in This Episode: ✎ How Paintly was founded and inspired by a trip to South Africa ✎ The step-by-step process of launching Paintly in Belgium and expanding across Europe ✎ Challenges of scaling a workshop-based business internationally ✎ Finding and training hosts in different cities ✎ Working with venues, including partnerships with hotels ✎ Marketing strategies that drive bookings (including influencer collaborations and paid ads) ✎ The balance between keeping a stable job and running a growing business ✎ Future plans for Paintly, including an expansion into e-commerce Kenny Indenge is the co-founder of Paintly, a workshop-based business bringing creative experiences to people across Europe. With a background in marketing and events, Kenny and his co-founder, Brandon, have grown Paintly into a thriving business with teams operating in Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, Italy, and soon France. Their mission is to make art accessible and enjoyable, whether through in-person workshops or their upcoming Paintly painting kits. Links & Resources: ✎ Paintly Website: paintlybe.com ✎ Painly Instagram: @paintlybe ✎ Painly Facebook: Paintly ✎ Painly Tiktok: @paintlybe ✎ Upcoming Workshops: paintlybe.com/en/reservation Resources:Free Guide: How to Start Your Own Workshop BusinessFree Spreadsheet: Figure Out Your Numbers Spreadsheet! Links to Connect With Me:Website: craftymariana.comInstagram: @craftymarianaFacebook Community: Crafting CollectiveJoin my email list for exclusive content, resources, and deals: craftymariana.com/newsletter Let’s Make This Interactive!Have questions or topics you’d like me to cover in future episodes? DM me on Instagram or send an email to [email protected].

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