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Have you ever dreamed of having a mentor with years of success to guide you through your creative business journey?
That's exactly what you'll get when you tune into The Professional Creative podcast with your host, Bonnie Christine. With over 14 years of experience as an artist, entrepreneur, educator, and leader, Bonnie brings genuine warmth and actionable advice to your journey as a creative professional.
Tune in each week to get inspired and discover how the days of struggling to succeed as a creative are over.
Each episode is designed to help you GROW no matter what phase of the journey you're on. From overcoming creative challenges to learning how to promote your work, you'll learn how to take your passion to the next level and see SUCCESS. If you're an aspiring professional creative or already on the entrepreneurial journey, you'll hear about the latest marketing trends, best business practices, and inside tips from a longtime designer—all to help you grow your business like a boss!
Welcome to The Professional Creative podcast.
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The Analog Renaissance, Episode 9: Come With Me
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 8: Meeting Them In Their Analog Life
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 7: The Completion Obsession
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 6: The Box On Your Doorstep
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 5: Inside My Process
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 4: Print Holds Attention
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 3: The Hotel Room Conversation
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 2: The Trade Show Gamble
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 1: The Wake Up Call
When Bonnie Christine gathered her team together in April 2025, she asked a question that would change everything: What if the biggest innovation isn't digital at all? The data was undeniable. Vinyl sales hitting 18 consecutive years of gro
212: From Beginner to Pro: The Roadmap No One Talks About
When Bonnie Christine first dreamed of seeing her artwork on fabric, she was met with a tidal wave of overwhelm. She had no roadmap, no clear next steps—just a big dream and a million scattered tutorials. That confusion cost her 18 months o
211: The Career You've Been Dreaming Of (Yes, It's Real)
Once you start seeing it, you can't unsee it: our world is covered in patterns. From the notebook on your desk to the wallpaper in your favorite café, someone, somewhere, designed each of those. And in this episode, I want to open your eyes
210. From Vision to Print: The Birth of Pattern Magazine
We made a bet on beauty, permanence, and the tactile magic of print in a fast-paced, digital-first world, and that bet became Pattern Magazine, a 120-page quarterly print publication designed to inspire, inform, and live on your studio tabl
209: Why We Created Alumni-Only Perks Inside Pattern+
From the very beginning of Surface Design Immersion, I've been deeply connected to the students who join us, especially our alumni. Over the years, I've watched them transform from curious beginners to confident artists, entrepreneurs, prod
208: The Blueprint Behind Pattern+: What's Actually Inside
Pattern Plus was born from a deep desire to create something both simple and profoundly strategic for surface pattern designers. In this episode, I walk you through exactly what's inside the membership and how it's helping over 4,000 member
207: Flourish to Pattern+: What I Learned by Listening
Something wasn't quite right, but it wasn't obvious. A few familiar names stopped showing up. The community felt quieter. Emails trickled in with kind words and lingering overwhelm. Rather than dismissing the shift or powering through, I ch
206: The Power of a Press Kit
A small, thoughtful press kit turned out to be one of the most impactful tools we brought to our latest licensing trade show. In this episode, I'm sharing how this tiny detail—something we nearly overlooked—sparked major conversations, open
205: What We're Bringing to the Table at Expo
Bringing our vision to life at the Licensing Expo was one of the most rewarding and meaningful experiences of my creative career, and in this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what it was really like. I share the inspiration and inte
204: Inside Our Expo Strategy
Stepping into the Licensing Expo for the very first time was both exhilarating and intimidating. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of how we approached exhibiting at the world's largest licensing trade show in Las Vegas—from our
203: Prepping the Portfolio: Back to Our Roots
Before I ever signed a licensing deal or showed my work at a trade show, I had one thing—a portfolio. In this episode, I take you back to the roots of my very first handmade portfolio and walk you through how I've translated that same heart
202: How We Celebrate Workiversaries: Moments Not to be Missed
Celebrating milestones might seem small, but the impact is anything but. In this episode, I'm sharing a peek behind the scenes at how we intentionally honor and uplift our team through something we call "workiversaries"—the anniversaries of
201: How To Organize A Weekly Newsletter: The Purpose Behind Our Template
Today, I'm sharing how I went from struggling to write regular emails to building a system that helps us send two value-packed newsletters with ease and joy. You'll learn the purpose behind our two biweekly newsletters—"Secrets of the Studi
200: The Role of Surveys: Shaping Our Business Strategies
As creative entrepreneurs, we often find ourselves wondering what our audience wants—what they're thinking, needing, or hoping we'll create next. In this episode, I share one of the most powerful tools we use to stop guessing and start know
199: How to Build a Thriving Membership Site featuring Stu McLaren
Stu McLaren is one of the most impactful mentors I've ever had, and I'm thrilled to bring him back to the podcast to talk about a topic that can completely transform your creative business: recurring revenue through membership sites. Stu's
198: Inside Our Creative Spring: From Magazines to Memberships
After a little spring break, I'm back with a behind-the-scenes update on what's been unfolding in our business and creative world. This season has been one of the most energizing yet, full of new ideas, bold moves, and heart-filled work. In
197: From Overlap to Ownership: Aligning Your Team for Success
In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest challenges that growing teams face: role clarity and alignment. When businesses start out, it's natural for everyone to pitch in and wear multiple hats. But as the business grows, this a
196: The Structure That Supports Freedom: Why Your Business Needs an Operating System
Does running your creative business sometimes feel like a circus? You're juggling tasks, managing projects, and trying to keep everything in motion, while secretly wondering if there's a better way. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the m
195: Building Trust: How to Empower Your Team to Take the Lead
Do you ever feel like your business is entirely on your shoulders, like every decision, deadline, and detail depends on you alone? I see you. I've been there too. But what if you could empower your team to not only take on tasks but truly o
194: How to Get the Most from an Online Course: 8 Steps to Crossing the Finish Line
Have you ever started an online course with the best intentions: excited, motivated, and ready to learn, only to lose momentum along the way? You're not alone! In today's episode, we're talking about how to not only start an online course b
193: The Simple Practice I Never Skip
In today's episode, we're diving into the transformative power of gratitude and how developing a simple gratitude practice can reshape your mindset, spark creativity, and guide you through life's challenges. I share personal stories about h
