The Ärtful Experience

Creative entrepreneurs and coaches Gabe Ratliff and Jude Schweppe help extraordinary business owners overcome their fears, clarify their big grand vision, and create the business of their dreams on their new podcast, The Ärtful Experience, where they give as much support and value as they can cram into 60 minutes.

110: Lyn Wineman
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110: Lyn Wineman

Today, we dive deep into the balance between business and play, with Lyn Wineman, the founder of an advertising agency called KidGlov. Lyn shares the candid challenges faced in maintaining creativity while ensuring profitability, a concern many in the advertising world share. We dive deep into the concept of creative nirvana, envisioning a culture that encourages both creativity and financial growth. Lynn discusses her dreams to foster a work environment where productivity and creativity coexist. Listen as we uncover fresh perspectives and innovative solutions for these common industry challenges together.

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109: Lucinda Gaines
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109: Lucinda Gaines

Today, we dive deep into the journey of an artist, the intimate dance between pain and creativity, and how these seemingly opposing forces can shape one's perspective. Our guest, Lucinda Gaines, bravely sheds light on her personal struggle with a recent life upheaval and how she channels it into her art. We explore the complex realm of value, both in the tangible sense of pricing artwork and the intangible worth of self. And as AI continues to reshape our world, where does the human touch stand? Join us on this emotional voyage as we uncover the nuances of Lucinda's artful experience.

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108: Kelli Oberndorf
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108: Kelli Oberndorf

Today, we follow Kelli Oberndorf's transformative journey from being laid off to launching her own purpose-driven business. With a passion for human-centered practices, Kelli seeks alignment, stability, and contribution to organizations. Partnering with a collaborator, she faces fears and doubts while forging her heart's path. Through introspection and visualization, we uncover Kelli's ambitions, her desire for stability, and her commitment to empowering leaders.

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107: Todd Bradley
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107: Todd Bradley

Today, we’re speaking with Todd Bradley, a former artist turned recovery coach. Todd shares his passion for helping those struggling with addiction find their way back to life. His story takes us from the bright lights of the music industry to the shadows of addiction, and finally, to a place of redemption and purpose. Join us as we explore Todd's path to reaching those in need, the challenges he faces, and the genuine connections he's determined to make.

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106: Krista Shiner
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106: Krista Shiner

Today, we explore Krista Shiner's quest to unite two art forms into a harmonious expression. Discover how she envisions turning spaces into sacred havens through art and intention. Join us as we delve into her journey of blending creativity and sustainable business strategies, aligning with eco-conscious values. Together, we witness the birth of a transformative journey guided by insight, collaboration, and a profound passion for the art of life.

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105: Jennifer Moore
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105: Jennifer Moore

Today we are chatting with Illustrator, Jennifer Moore, who wants to find a way to balance her artistry with entrepreneurship. We talk to her about building a structure for her business that will help her to keep motivated, and she explains that the ideal scenario for her would be to achieve a 70-30 split between her repeat retail business and the bespoke projects that she loves. Lots of familiar themes here, including how to maintain focus, leveraging existing clients for referrals, and building those all-important strategies for consistency.

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104: Abby Havermann
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104: Abby Havermann

Today we're speaking with Abby Havermann, an expert in helping high-achieving women break free from burnout and unworthiness. We uncover Abby's mission to empower women in their early fifties whose external rockstar personas hide their internal struggles. We discuss the flawed concept of boundaries, rebranding, and finding the right words to connect with those who need her help. Stay tuned for an eye-opening conversation on inner peace and personal transformation.

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103: Steve Saul
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103: Steve Saul

Today we are joined by Steve Saul, a seasoned writer with a background in broadcast social media. Now, Steve has worked on major shows like The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent. However, personal setbacks and the changing landscape of social media have left him feeling a little bit adrift. He's in search of a new direction and new ways to make money from his writing. So we talked to Steve about how he has overcome his challenges and how he might carve out a new role for himself in this exciting new media landscape.

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102: Jo Jerodene, the Grail Priestess
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102: Jo Jerodene, the Grail Priestess

Today, we’re speaking with Jo Jerodene, the Grail Priestess, a spiritual teacher who has been running a membership for women focused on empowerment and spiritual journeys since the lockdown began. However, she’s now feeling called to get back to in-person interactions. We explore the idea of dismantling her current membership model and starting fresh with a new approach that aligns better with her energy and creativity. Let’s meet Jo and find out what that new approach looks like.

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101: Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore
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101: Cristina Amigoni and Alex Cullimore

Today we are talking to Alex Cullimore and Cristina Amigoni from Siamo. Now, Alex and Cristina are at a point in their business that I'm sure a lot of entrepreneurs are going to recognize where they are doing all of the things and wearing all of the hats, and they are stretched to the max. So they know they need support in order to grow, but they also feel as though they need to grow a little bit more before they feel a hundred percent comfortable taking that leap and hiring someone to support them.

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