Absolutely! The Community is designed for makers at every stage - whether you're dreaming of your first sale, side-hustling on weekends, or looking to grow what you've already built. Here's what's amazing: newer members often bring fresh perspectives that help seasoned makers who might be feeling stuck approach things in a completely new way. In return, you get to benefit from the hard-learned lessons of members who've been selling longer - it's this exchange of fresh ideas and experienced wisdom that makes our conversations so valuable. You don't need to be making thousands of dollars to belong here - you just need to be curious about turning your creativity into income, even if it's just a little extra on the side.

No problem at all! With members spanning 7 time zones - from California to Austria, Ireland to New Zealand - we know live sessions don't work for everyone. All of our educational content, including masterclasses and Q&A sessions, are recorded so you can watch them whenever works for your schedule. Plus, there are plenty of written discussions you can easily pop into whenever it works for you and return to later. The only things that aren't recorded are the casual member-led co-working sessions, but those happen 3 times a week at different hours and days, so you can join whichever ones fit your calendar. You'll never miss out on the key educational content.

In as little as 20 minutes a week, you'll find meaningful value! The Community is intentionally designed so that even busy makers with limited time can get their money's worth. You might catch up on quick notifications from your phone while you wait in line, then log in from your laptop when you want to dive deeper into a discussion or watch a masterclass. All the educational content is recorded, so you can engage when it fits your life. There's no pressure to be "always on" - even small doses of connection and guidance can make a real difference in your creative business.

Absolutely not. We use a private, dedicated platform specifically designed for meaningful conversations, not social media. Unlike Facebook groups, where your posts get lost in endless feeds and algorithms, our platform prioritizes thoughtful discussion over viral content. You won't find political arguments, random ads, or that overwhelming scroll that keeps you distracted from your actual goals.

It's a focused space where makers can have nuanced conversations about business challenges and real life without the noise and distractions of social media.

Of course! Both monthly and annual memberships can be cancelled at any time with no questions asked, and your access will continue through the end of your current billing cycle. The Community is all about making the right decisions for each of us uniquely. Why not try it out for one month on the monthly membership, and then switch to annual once you experience the value firsthand?

The Community is designed with different comfort levels in mind! You can engage in whatever way feels right for you - respond to polls, jump into written conversations, comment on existing posts, write your own post when you're ready, or connect one-on-one with other members through direct messages. Some members love joining the video calls, while others prefer the written discussions. There's no pressure to be the most vocal person in the room - many of our members describe themselves as introverts who appreciate having options to participate at their own pace and comfort level.

Absolutely! While the majority of our members are currently ceramicists, the business challenges of an independent, artisan business are remarkably similar across creative mediums: pricing your work, marketing online, managing customers, and building sustainable practices. Our masterclasses on topics like photography, pricing strategies, and business fundamentals apply to any maker trying to sell their work. Plus, having diverse creative voices in our discussions makes the conversations richer for everyone - a jeweler's approach to Instagram might be exactly what a potter needs to hear, and vice versa. Fair warning though: our fabric artist member wound up taking a pottery class at her local studio!

We have a Member Code of Conduct everyone agrees to from the start of your membership. While our Community naturally reflects these values, having clear guidelines ensures we maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all makers at every stage of their journey.

Here is a portion of that agreement to give you a sense of what we’re all about:

Our Core Values

Supportive Collaboration
We believe in lifting each other up, sharing experiences generously, and celebrating each other's wins. This is a space for encouragement, not competition. We all bring something valuable to the table and can learn from each other. We balance asking thoughtful questions with offering our own insights and experiences when they might be helpful.

Respect for Diverse Paths
We honor that each maker's journey is unique, shaped by different lived experiences, circumstances, and dreams. What works for one person may not work for another, and that's not only okay—it's valuable. We respect different approaches, business models, and life situations. Each person's reality is real and valid, even if we haven't experienced it ourselves. We listen with open ears, minds, and hearts, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as a community.

Depth Over Shortcuts
We value meaningful conversations and genuine connections over quick fixes and surface-level interactions. We welcome long posts, thoughtful responses, and getting to know each other beyond our business names and Instagram handles. We prioritize understanding the nuance and context behind each other's questions and challenges, knowing that the most supportive community comes from truly knowing one another as whole people—not just makers—and honoring our whole lives, not just our work.

Openness to Learning
This is a place to grow, explore, and challenge our current assumptions about how things work (or don’t work). We practice critical thinking in order to cut through the overwhelm of trends and conflicting advice often found online to find approaches that actually work for our real, unique lives. We're curious about new perspectives and approaches, even when they differ from our own experiences. Learning together means being open to having our minds changed and our horizons expanded.

Confidentiality and Trust
We protect each other's privacy and business information with care. What's shared in The Community stays in The Community, unless a member has given express permission for it to be shared elsewhere. We create a safe space where makers can be vulnerable about their struggles and honest about their experiences without fear of judgment or exposure.

I'm actively participating in discussions and posts every day, so you'll definitely get my input and guidance regularly! But here's what makes The Community even more valuable - you're not just getting advice from one person (me), you're tapping into the collective wisdom of makers at different stages who've faced their own challenges. Sometimes the perfect answer comes from a member halfway around the world who brings an entirely different perspective to your situation. That said, annual members do get a complimentary one-on-one coaching session with me - which means you're getting a full year of community support plus personal coaching for less than the price of my standard one-on-one coaching rate.