The Professional Creative
by Bonnie Christine
Latest episode
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 9: Come With Me
The Analog Renaissance, Episode 9: Come With Me
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
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- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 9: Come With Me · 10 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 8: Meeting Them In Their Analog Life · 7 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 7: The Completion Obsession · 12 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 6: The Box On Your Doorstep · 12 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 5: Inside My Process · 16 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 4: Print Holds Attention · 11 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 3: The Hotel Room Conversation · 13 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 2: The Trade Show Gamble · 12 minWhen 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…
- The Analog Renaissance, Episode 1: The Wake Up Call · 14 minWhen 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…
- 212: From Beginner to Pro: The Roadmap No One Talks About · 17 min · Episode 212When 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…
- 211: The Career You've Been Dreaming Of (Yes, It's Real) · 19 min · Episode 211Once 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…
- 210. From Vision to Print: The Birth of Pattern Magazine · 33 minWe 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…
- 209: Why We Created Alumni-Only Perks Inside Pattern+ · 16 minFrom 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…
- 208: The Blueprint Behind Pattern+: What's Actually Inside · 18 minPattern 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…
- 207: Flourish to Pattern+: What I Learned by Listening · 25 minSomething 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…
- 206: The Power of a Press Kit · 16 minA 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…
- 205: What We're Bringing to the Table at Expo · 29 minBringing 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…
- 204: Inside Our Expo Strategy · 25 minStepping 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…
- 203: Prepping the Portfolio: Back to Our Roots · 21 minBefore 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…
