Working through transitions in business and life as a creative entrepreneur, with Maggie Waller of Type and Title

Today we have shop owner, lettering artist, and graphic designer Maggie Waller with us today! She is here to share about her story, and how she has worked through all kinds of transitions in her career so far. She’s also going into a lot of her passions, how she has worked them into her life, and how she handles a life constantly in flux. She’s also sharing about a big transition that is happening soon in her life, and how she is preparing to handle the big changes. If you are working through a big transition in your life, are considering one, or life is suddenly taking you by surprise and you’re not sure how to handle it — this episode is for you!

Topics we cover:

— That elusive social media question: to keep your personal accounts separate from your business accounts, or to combine.
— How to choose and know when you’re heading in the right direction
— Behind the scenes of the freelance life: the good and the bad, and how to work through both
— Going from being a jane-of-all-trades to more of a specialist
— Going with your gut when it comes to making big decisions
— Finding your values and yourself OUTSIDE of where you’re living, what you do for work, and THROUGH all of life’s transitions
— Hiring business coaches
— How to work your business into a less ‘traditional’ lifestyle. In Maggie’s situation, a move every three years around the world
— The Gilmore Girls…just for a second ;)

Show Links:

— University of Iowa Center for the Book
— Type and Title website
— Idelust, business coaching
— Walter and George
— Type and Title in Martha Stewart Weddings

Tweet it!

Tweet: When you know what the right thing is, you can’t help but feel compelled to make it happen. @typeandtitle

Tweet: If you’re looking to meet new creative people in your community — go to a workshop! They are great conversation starters. @typeandtitle

Tweet: When you start moving in the right direction, the next step becomes obvious @typeandtitle

Tweet: The right things will happen naturally when you keep following that you love + what people are responding to. Share your work! @typeandtitle

Tweet: If you’re trying to figure out what your ‘thing’ is, instagram is a great place for immediate feedback. @typeandtitle

Tweet: When you’re happy in your work, it’s obvious. People can tell. You’re more confident and more excited. The work is better! @typeandtitle

Tweet: How do I find myself, and how to I maintain my values in a different place than I’m currently living? @typeandtitle

Tweet: You have to think about who you are and what your life is outside of your location and what you do for work. @typeandtitle

Tweet: After going through transitions, you have so much more confidence in yourself and choosing what’s important in your life. @typeandtitle

Tweet: Personal mantra: one thing at a time @typeandtitle

Tweet: On transitioning: “It’s hard, but it’s worth it. 100%” @typeandtitle

Connect with Maggie:

— Type and Title
— Business Instagram
— Personal Instagram
— Pinterest

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