The Art of Blending Creativity with Business Ventures featuring Carina Gardner

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Discover the journey from academic design to entrepreneurial success with the extraordinary Carina Gardner, who joins us from the wintry landscapes of Utah to share her story of resilience and strategic breakthroughs. ❄️🚀 Venturing beyond her PhD in design, Carina has built a thriving business and mentorship program that marries creative prowess with business acumen. 💼🎨 Together, we traverse her path from overcoming the initial hurdles of her design business to building the Design Suite program—a beacon for designers seeking to accelerate their learning curve and achieve mastery in both the creative and business aspects of their craft. 🌟💡

As creatives, managing our time and fostering a supportive community can often be the difference between stagnation and success. 🕒🤝 This episode peels back the curtain on the transformative power of joining forces with like-minded individuals, like mastermind groups, which can catapult business growth. 💥 I recount my own revelations of how tapping into collective wisdom has shaped my personal and professional evolution. Carina and I also touch on the unexpected career shifts that can fan the flames of passion for design, underscoring that proficiency in this art is an acquired skill, honed through dedication and practice. 🔥🎨

Wrapping up our revealing conversation, we celebrate the triumphs of designers who've harnessed our strategies to scale their businesses and achieve financial freedom. 🏆💰 These inspiring tales, ranging from a designer who tripled her sales to another funding her children's education through her freelance work, highlight the profound impact of education and community on success. 📚🌟 We also provide a glimpse into our onboarding process for new students, exemplifying our commitment to cultivating a community of lifelong learners. 🎓🌱 Carina's presence has been invaluable, and I thank her—and you, our listeners—for joining us in this continuous journey toward self-improvement. 🙏🎧