99. Bold Starts & Fresh Chapters: Saying Yes Before You're Ready with Vallie Pate

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Paige's Pod

Paige Lindsey

109 episodes

23 hours ago

My name is Paige, and I am an Artist, Creative Coach, Virtual Educator, and Community Builder. This podcast is a place where I can share my personal experiences as an ARTrepreneur. I promise to share all of the magical and sparkly moments that go along with owning your own creative business, as well as all of the challenging, horrible, scary, and really emotional stuff too! I will be interviewing a variety of small business owners, ARTrepreneurs, and other amazing creatives that will share their inspiring stories, struggles and help us all feel a little less alone in our creative pursuits. Thank you so much for listening!

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99. Bold Starts & Fresh Chapters: Saying Yes Before You're Ready with Vallie Pate

Paige's Pod

57 minutes

4 months ago

99. Bold Starts & Fresh Chapters: Saying Yes Before You're Ready with Vallie Pate

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Paige’s Pod, host Paige chats with artist, entrepreneur, and all-around creative force Vallie Pate. Vallie shares her journey from painting beside her grandmother in Louisiana to building a handmade product line that sold in over 50 gift shops nationwide—including showing at the renowned Atlanta Market. With her signature blend of grit and grace, Vallie opens up about the highs of wholesale success, the realities of burnout, and how motherhood transformed her relationship to creativity. After stepping away from art for six years, she’s now in a season of joyful reinvention—exploring art licensing, dreaming up creative retreats, and building a multi-faceted life rooted in purpose and play. Whether you're deep in a creative pivot or ready to chase your next dream, Vallie’s story is a masterclass in saying yes, figuring it out later, and trusting that every season holds value. 🎧 Tune in to hear:

Her entrepreneurial start selling hand-painted tees in college
What it's really like to sell at massive trade shows like Atlanta Market
How she built and scaled a wholesale art business
Why she stepped away—and how she’s finding her way back with intention
Her dreams for licensing, retreats, and creative community

To follow and support Vallie, check out her website, and Instagram!

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