125: Designing a Business That Fits Your Life with Lauren Engelkemeyer of Camp Clever
What does it look like to build a creative business that truly fits your life? In this episode, we’re joined by Tillage Village member, Lauren Engelmeier of Camp Clever, who shares how she’s redefined success by aligning her work with her rhythms, values, and season of life.Lauren walks us through her journey from magazine designer to Etsy shop owner to surface pattern artist, and how years of pivots, rebrands, and realignment have shaped a more sustainable creative path. We talk about shifting from hustle culture to slow growth, building systems that support clarity, and why listening to yourself is the most powerful tool you have as a creative entrepreneur.If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by “shoulds,” or unsure of how to move forward in your business, this conversation will bring so much encouragement and practical insight.Tune in to learn how to:Embrace slow, sustainable growthCreate systems that support clarityAlign your business with your life’s rhythmsRedefine what success looks like for you🎉 Mark your calendar The Tillage Village Opens Up May 13th!⭐Get 50% off Flodesk today! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM⭐Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER
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124: Doing More Isn’t the Answer: How Listening and Noticing Leads to True Creative Growth
In today’s episode, we’re exploring why hustling harder doesn’t necessarily bring progress, and why slowing down to notice your energy, creativity, and personal rhythms is the real key to sustainable growth.I’ll share how chasing productivity without true direction left me exhausted, how the power of noticing is changing how I approach my creative practice, and why honoring your natural seasons matters more than forcing a routine. We’ll also talk about practical ways to notice what’s working, what’s draining you, and how to build rhythms that actually support your goals.If you’re tired of feeling burnt out, stuck, or scattered in your creative journey, this conversation will help you reclaim your energy, realign with your vision, and move forward with more clarity and peace.Want more? Listen to Episode 18 with Lissie TeeHee all about planning to the seasons🎉 Mark your calendar The Tillage Village Opens Up May 13th!⭐Get 50% off Flodesk today! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM⭐Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER
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123: Why You Might Feel Stuck & How to Rediscover Your Creative Direction
Feeling stuck can bring up so much shame. It can make you feel like you’re doing something wrong or not working hard enough. But more often than not, it’s not laziness that’s holding you back....it's disconnection.In this episode, we explore the real reason so many creatives feel paralyzed in their work. When you lose touch with your vision, it’s easy to slip into burnout, confusion, and chasing what everyone else is doing.I’m sharing how that disconnection shows up, why blindly following advice can steer you off course, and the simple journal prompt that helped me find my way back to clarity.If your work has been feeling foggy or misaligned, this episode will gently guide you back to connect with yourself. 🧡🎉 Mark your calendar The Tillage Village Opens Up May 13th!⭐Get 50% off Flodesk today! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM⭐Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER
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122: From The Archives | Nourish Yourself
Come with me and revisit the fourth solo episode I ever created—first aired in November 2022—while I recover from hernia surgery ❤️🩹. In this episode I define "nourishment" and what it means to truly care for ourselves so we can create from wholeness, not depletion. In seasons of overwhelm or exhaustion, this gentle episode is a reminder to honor your pace and refill your own cup. We’ll explore alignment, creative rhythms, and rest that restores. Consider it a soft landing if you’ve been running on empty. 🧡⭐Try out FIVERR today! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM⭐Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER
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121: The Hiccups Along the Way: Delays, Doubt & Holding On to the Dream
Creative delays can feel frustrating, isolating, and full of shame—but they’re a normal part of the process. In this episode, we’re talking about the messy middle, the “stop-go” rhythm of creative work, and why your pace doesn’t determine your worth. I share my own slow journey with the creation of The Tillage Magazine and how I’ve learned to trust the timeline. We’ll also make a left turn and explore the setbacks Walt Disney faced when building Disneyland and how even big dreams take time. It's your reminder that if your project is taking longer than expected with hiccups: you’re not behind—you’re becoming. Your dream is still valid, and it’s worth finishing.⭐Get 50% off Flodesk today! ☕Buy Me A Coffee and support an episode!⭐Visit www.thetillagepodcast.com for today's show notes and more.⭐Follow along on INSTAGRAM⭐Sign Up for the NEWSLETTER
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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