For years I believed some of the same stories I hear from artists every week. I'm too old. The market is saturated. The economy is too uncertain. Who am I to do this now? In this solo episode, I'm sharing why I no longer believe any of those stories. Inspired by conversations inside Build It Remarkable, I talk about what I'm witnessing as women in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and even 70s build businesses, grow communities, and create work that matters. I also share my own journey of starting late...
Jul 3
32 min
When Tanya Ahmed first created her online course, it was called Gel Print Academy. It was a wonderful class, but over time she realized she wasn't simply teaching a technique. She was helping artists tell their stories through printmaking, color, texture, and personal expression. That realization changed everything. In this conversation, Tanya shares how her signature course evolved into Story Printer, why slowing down helped her build a stronger business, and how becoming a mother reshaped h...
Jun 27
1 hr 6 min
Four years ago, Cat Rains was selling her artwork, calendars, and handmade products online, trying to piece together a living as a working artist. Today, she has built one of the most successful collage education businesses in the online art world, serving thousands of students through her signature program, Collage Joy. In this conversation, Cat shares the real story behind that growth. We talk about what it looked like to transition from selling physical art to teaching online, why building...
Jun 15
53 min
Artists are carrying a lot right now. Burnout. Pressure. Perfectionism. The feeling that you have to do business a certain way in order to succeed online. In this episode of the Made Remarkable podcast, I sit down with artist, teacher, and Create to Breathe founder, Tish Reed, for a deeply honest conversation about creativity, motherhood, mental health, community, teaching art online, and building a business that actually fits your life. Tish shares how she walked away from art for years afte...
May 22
1 hr 4 min
Artists and creators don’t just make things. We carry things. We process, we hold, we try to make sense of a world that often feels too heavy. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Colleen Attara, one of the most impactful teachers I’ve ever experienced, to talk about what really happens inside a creative space that feels safe, honest, and alive. This is a conversation about: what it means to be a teaching artist beyond just technique why making art in community hits differe...
May 2
1 hr 15 min
Artists and creators don’t build powerful businesses by playing it safe. They build them by telling the truth. In this episode, I’m joined by artist and teacher Becky Joan Springer, and this is one of those conversations that goes deeper than strategy. We talk about what it really looks like to build a business rooted in your identity, your values, and your lived experience, even when that comes with risk. Becky shares her journey from academia and advocacy work into the world of art, and how...
Apr 23
1 hr 7 min
This episode is a personal one. I’m talking about purpose with Guest Quinn Tempest. Not the kind you sit around waiting to discover, but the kind you build. The kind you create by showing up, paying attention, and slowly realizing what still matters enough to keep going. After everything that shifted in 2024, I’ve had to reexamine what is true, what no longer fits, and what I’m still here to do. In this season of my life and business, I know with more clarity than ever that purpose is not pas...
Mar 20
1 hr 2 min
In this episode, I’m joined by printmaker and teacher Ruth Ander, an artist who proves you don’t need a press, a studio, or a “proper setup” to make stunning work. We talk about how Ruth found printmaking, why she chose the path that felt right even when teachers told her not to, and how making at home gave her creative freedom. Ruth breaks down her process in a way that makes you want to clear off your kitchen table and start. Roll out a little paint. Pull a print. See what happens. But we a...
Feb 27
59 min
After a long pause, I’m returning with conversations about what creativity is actually for. Not just how to grow faster or sell more, but why making matters in the first place. In this episode, I sit down with UK textile artist and founder of No Rules Textile Society, Jayne Emerson. We talk about building a creative business without hustle, choosing depth over scale and creating something sustainable instead of chasing constant expansion. Jayne shares how she moved from quietly selling textil...
Feb 20
1 hr 13 min
In this episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to build a creative business that supports your whole life and not just your bottom line. After a reset in the mountains and a break from the constant pressure to perform, I’m sharing some honest reflections on what’s shifting in my business, why I’ve restructured Build It Remarkable as a full-year experience, and what comes next. We’ll talk about the emotional weight of the world right now and how artists and educators can show up with i...
Aug 1, 2025
36 min
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