152: From The Archives | Discovering Your Inner Child with Meg Indy
In this inspiring episode, New York–based abstract artist Meg Indy shares her journey from watercolor beginnings in a college dorm to painting large-scale works that now grace homes and galleries across the city. Meg opens up about how rediscovering her childlike wonder has shaped her creative process and how you can do the same.Together, we explore the importance of reconnecting with your inner child, embracing messy creativity, and giving yourself permission to play again. If you’ve ever felt blocked, burnt out, or disconnected from your creative joy, this conversation will remind you that freedom lives in the process, not the perfection. What You’ll Learn:✨ How your childhood passions can guide your creative path today✨ The power of an intentional “artist date” to spark new inspiration✨ Why giving yourself permission to make a mess leads to authentic art✨ How to overcome perfectionism, fear of failure, and creative paralysis✨ Practical ways to create an environment that supports deep creative flowWhether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or someone craving more joy in your work, this episode is your invitation to embrace the twists, turns, and beautiful mess of making. 🧡Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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151: Be the Person Your Future Self and Business Can Trust
Do you have big ideas but struggle to follow through? In this episode of The Tillage Podcast, we’re talking about what it really takes to become the kind of person your creative dreams can depend on. Not more motivation. Not another planner. But learning how to show up for your goals the way you would show up for a boss, a deadline, or anyone else who’s counting on you.We dive into why so many creatives are great at dreaming but get stuck in the doing. Why it’s easier to keep promises to clients than to ourselves. And how confidence doesn’t show up before action...it’s built through action. You’ll learn how to rebuild your track record, create goals that are actually aligned (not just “shoulds”), and start becoming someone your future self can rely on. In this episode, you’ll learn:✨What it means to become a trustworthy employee in your own business✨The difference between aligned goals and “I should be doing this” goals✨How to rebuild belief in yourself through small, consistent actionsThis episode is an invitation to stop doubting whether you can and start proving that you will. Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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150: When Hard Work Turns into Overwork with Amy Frazer of Keller Design Co.
If you’ve ever pushed yourself past your limits because you love what you do, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In this episode, I sit down with Amy Frazer of Keller Design Co. to talk about the realities of overworking, burnout, and finding balance in your creative business. Amy shares her journey from corporate design roles at Old Navy and Nike to building a slower, more intentional life and business rooted in purpose not pressure.What you’ll learn in this episode:✨ The hidden emotional roots of overworking and burnout✨ How to set boundaries without losing your passion✨ Why rest is not a reward but a rhythm✨ How slowing down can lead to more creative freedomThis conversation is a reminder that you can love what you do without losing yourself in it and that real success is found in balance, not burnout. 🧡Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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149: The Return to Self-Trust: Listening, Learning, and Leading from Within
If you’ve ever felt unsure of yourself, constantly second-guessed your decisions, or searched outside for answers you already held within, this episode is for you.In this episode I share a heartfelt reflection on what it means to rebuild self-trust and reconnect with your own inner wisdom. Through personal stories and gentle guidance, I explore why we lose trust with ourselves and how we can begin to return home to that quiet knowing inside us."There is no map for this journey, you are the pioneer." -Glennon Doyle Tune in to discover how to build steadiness in your “knowing,” find confidence from the inside out, and live guided by your own truth. Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
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148: When “Good Enough” Isn’t Serving You Anymore: Getting Out of Survival Mode
Are you stuck in survival mode? Just getting by, telling yourself “it’s good enough” when deep down, you know it’s not?In this episode, I share a simple but powerful story about a small fix that changed everything and how it mirrors the quiet ways we tolerate stress, clutter, and exhaustion in our lives. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of survival mode, shift your mindset toward ease, and make intentional changes that free up your time, energy, and creativity.Through relatable examples and heartfelt encouragement, you’ll walk away with practical steps to:Identify the areas where you’ve been “making do”Shift your perspective to see what’s truly holding you backCreate small, sustainable fixes that bring more peace and productivityRaise your standards so you can live a better lifeThis episode will remind you that thriving doesn’t start with a massive overhaul, but it begins with one small, brave decision to stop settling and start living with intention. 🧡Get 50% OFF Your First Year of Flodesk and lock in to the Unlimited Plan before November 28th! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM
The Tillage Podcast is a space I've created to help you gain clarity on your creative journey. Being a creative entrepreneur comes with its ups and downs, and sometimes it can feel like you're all on your own. I’m passionate about digging deep with you, asking the tough questions, and encouraging action that transforms your creative business and life into something you truly love. In each guest episode, you’ll hear from fellow artists who have shifted their mindsets on their path to success and gain actionable advice and strategies to move forward with purpose. Thanks for listening! 🧡🌿
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