Creative Women International podcast

In this episode I chat to author Jemma Neville all about how to take a sabbatical from work so that you can work on your side hustle projects. You might be juggling work and your passion project at the moment and wondering how you are going to get it all finished. Jemma shares top tips on how to pitch for a sabbatical, when the best time to do it is, the pros for you boss (and you) and how to make the most of it.  There is a free workbook for you to download to help you work out your own pitch so that you can nail that sabbatical and finish the project or take the trip of your dreams.  For more support and information about Jemma Neville:  WORKSHEETS FOR YOU: Creative Women International INSTAGRAM: Creative Women International FB COMMUNITY: ORDER Jemma Neville's book:

I had the pleasure of talking to Inky illustrator Johanna Basford who started the adult colouring book craze with The Secret Garden. Johanna shared tips on how she pivoted from a printed wallpaper artist to super successful illustrator. She has sold over 21 million copies of her colouring books and products and has a new book coming out in October.  The podcast is packed with actionable steps that you can take no matter what creative career you are building. From knocking on doors to building your portfolio when you don't have clients or commissions yet. Download the episode to bring you a dose of inspiration.  Creative Women International FB COMMUNITY: Creative Women International INSTAGRAM: WORKSHEETS FOR YOU: BACK HER BUSINESS MATCH FUNDING: PRE-ORDER Johanna's book:

How to write a mission statement might be something that you are struggling with. Mission statements are great to help you tell your client and audience what you stand for, but they are so much more than that. They can help you to reach big goals, get your team on board, build good relationships and work out what you want for your friends and family.  They are the subtitled storyline to your main event. They don't have to be complicated and in this episode Philiy chats to multi-passionate freelance journalist for The NY Times, Kelly DiNardo about how to write them and use them to create your best life.  Creative Women International FB COMMUNITY: Creative Women International INSTAGRAM: WORKSHEETS FOR YOU:  

How to choose the right mentor or coach might be something that you have been thinking about. I have used mentors during my own career and they have helped me short-cut to success. I share all of secrets about what you need to look for in a mentor (think therapist for your career!) and how to get the most out of them at the right time. You can even grab one of my mentoring slots at:

When you started your own business no-one told you that your time would be taken up being your own sales and marketing department, on top of creating the amazing work that you do. You find yourself having to learn how to be a brilliant customer service department as well. We've all had those nightmare clients. The ones that keep you up all night worrying about every little thing. Let's get you some good sleep! I share in this podcast all about how you can keep ALL clients happy, so that you both enjoy the process and that they come back for more. It doesn't have to be super complicated, and I share the 3 most important things that you need to focus on at the beginning, middle and end. For more detailed information, and a FREE workbook to help you get started, head over to: http://www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/happyclients CWI COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativeWI/ CREATIVE WOMEN INTERNATIONAL INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/creativewomeninternational/

How do you take a holiday when you are self employed? This might be something that you have been struggling with. You feel guilty or fear that you will never work again! I've been there. I know the internal anxiety the word holiday can bring. I share how you can leave the guilt behind and turn that creative break into a mental health spa break for your mind, with a big dose of inspiration to bring home in your luggage. To get you started I have created a fun holiday activity book for you to get the creativity back into your holiday- and no it doesn't cost you a thing! You can download it here: www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/taking-a-holiday-when-you-are-self-employed

How to make progress rather than perfection is one of the most important things you can learn. Philiy Page talks personally about how the hunt for the 'perfection-unicorn' has damaged her own business and the steps that you can take to make sure it doesn't happen to yours. As creatives it is hard not to chase perfection, but sometimes progress might be more important for your career. There is a free worksheet to accompany this podcast that you can download here: www.creativewomeninternational/2019/how-to-be-the-best

Learning how to Up and Cross sell can increase your income without having to make huge changes to the way you make sales. Philiy Page chats to Kennedy & Rob from Response Suite about how you can make surveys, up and cross selling part of your marketing package. As performers by night and tech giants by day, they have a unique perspective of understanding the creative industries. They have also got a fantastic package free for a 2 week trial which includes a training programme worth $497. To grab it go to www.responsesuitedeal.com/CWI

Learning how to build courage to sell your work is one of the hardest most important things that you can do. Philiy Page speaks with coach and fellow podcaster Lynsay Anne, about how you can learn strategies to work on your own courage to make sales. With actionable tips this podcast comes with a free workbook which you can download at www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-build-courage You can also find more about Lynsay's work and download her 30 day plan to build courage at https://www.lynsayanne.com

How to write a book might be something that you have thought about. Philiy Page lifts the curtain on how she wrote The Business Of Creativity. She explains how to keep on track, how to come up with topics, how to build the layout of your book, and what to do about editing. To get your hands on the worksheet that accompanies this podcast, head over to www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-write-a-book

Building a signature course can bring you a second income. Philiy Page talks to guest Maya Gaddie all about how you build your signature course, what topics you should think about, and how you can add it as a secondary income. This is especially important for creatives who often find themselves in the feast and famine cycle of work. There is a worksheet that accompanies this podcast that you can download here: www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-build-an-online-course You can find out more about Maya Gaddie here: https://mayagaddie.com

Knowing how and what to batch process can help you to succeed in your business. Philiy Page talks through ways that you can do it yourself, and why it is so important for freelancers. It can help you through times of illness, allows you to take holidays and can help you to create more content in less time. There is a free worksheet to accompany this podcast that you can download at https://creativewomeninternational.com/2019/batch-processing-for-success

Philiy Page talks about why it is so important to find your niche, and how it can act as a shortcut to success. She shares ways you can find your own niche, what to do when you find it, and how it can make sales fun rather than slimy! There is a workbook that you can access here to help you find your own niche and how to make the most out of it: www.creativewomeninternational.com/how-to-find-your-niche

Automation can save you hours and let you get back to the important job of creating. Philiy Page talks through ways that you can automate tasks and interactions with clients and customers so that you have more time to focus on the work that brings you an income. There is a worksheet that accompanies this podcast to help you identify areas that you can automate in your own business or career. You can access it here: www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/automation-can-save-you-hours

Philiy Page talks about why as creatives we must start by asking WHY in every aspect of what we do. She explains how this not only saves us time and money, but it can actually make you more productive, happy and successful. She shares tips and strategies of where and how you can ask why to improve your own creative career. There is a workbook you can download to accompany the podcast from www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/start-with-why

Philiy Page talks about what to do when you lose your passion. Speaking honestly, she lays bare what happened to her when she lost her own passion as a photojournalist. With tips and strategies to help you through, Philiy wants to make sure that losing your passion isn't the end of the road for you. There is a worksheet you can download to accompany this podcast- get it from www.creativewomeninternational.com To join the community head over to https://www.facebook.com/groups/CreativeWI/ For more support you can read Philiy's book The Business Of Creativity.

Philiy Page talks about how to deal with feeling overwhelmed. It can strike at any moment during your career or business. It doesn't matter if you have been in business 5 minutes or 15 years, it can still affect you. Knowing what to do next before it turns into burn out is so important. Philiy shares tips based on personal experience and there is an accompanying workbook that you can get here: www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-cope-with-feeling-overwhelmed You can also read more about strategies to deal with it, in her book The Business Of Creativity

Philiy Page talks to the business strategists and coach Kathryn from Alyght about how entrepreneurial women can get past their fear to reach their potential. Kathryn gives plenty of tips and strategies that you can use straight away to help you move forwards to reach your goals. Kathryn has a free guide for you to download at www.Alyght.com and there is a free accompanying worksheet for this podcast that you can download from www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/getting-over-fear

Philiy Page talks about how you can get your dream job. We might not be lucky enough to be in our dream job at the moment. Philiy breaks down steps that you can take at the moment to head towards your goal. All great mountains are climbed by taking the first step. There is a free worksheet to help you to accompany this podcast that you can download here: https://creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-get-your-dream-job/

Philiy Page explains how to successfully pivot your business idea, and it might just save you! You've spent weeks or months working on a project and haven't come up for air. You start to feel like it isn't working but the thought of ditching it all and starting again brings you out in a cold sweat. This is where pivoting comes in. Philiy talks about how household named companies have pivoted & how you can make it work for you. There is a free help sheet for you to download at www.creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-successfully-pivot-your-idea You can also find out about her new book here:http://bit.ly/UKTheBusinessOfCreativityBook

Learning how to sell your work is the life blood of your career. But what if you worry that you come off sounding like a used car sales man? In this episode Philiy Page talks to Shawna Beckmann of SheSpeaksSales.com all about how creatives can make sales without feeling sleazy! To find out more you can get a help sheet at http://creativewomeninternational.com/2019/how-to-make-sales-of-your-work

Philiy Page chats to guest Imogen Pickering, founder of the lingerie brand Imogen Apparel. Imogen talks openly about the journey that she took to set up the label after leaving University with little idea of what creative career she wanted. She explains how she has developed the brand, the support, inspiration, and goals for the future. Imogen also explains why she wants to inspire other women to build their own creative careers. To find out more you can go to https://www.imogenapparel.com To get support building your creative career you can access free resources http://www.creativewomeninternational.com/resources

Philiy Page talks about a new way of doing business, where staying small might be the best thing. Inspired by Paul Jarvis's new book "Company Of One". Business start-ups are often told to focus on growth before they are ready. Not only does this place them in difficult situations looking for funding, but it can actually put the business at risk. With the majority of start-ups failing in their first years, Company Of One talks about why staying small can be good for business. You can order the book at https://ofone.co To receive more help you can sign up for a pack of freebies to help your career at www.creativewomeninternational.com/resources

Philiy Page chats to Vicky Shilling one half of The Reset in this podcast. They discuss how you can create a community to push your career and business forwards. As freelancers it is too easy to become isolated and lose vital support. Philiy and Vicky talk about strategies that you can use and how the community that you have right now (including your family) might not be the best place to go for advice about your career. If you would like more information about The Reset head over to www.thereset.me To find out more about Creative Women International and how you can get freebies, advice and discounts on courses head over to www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks through ways that you can create your own digital media marketing strategy and why it is so important for your business. Often we are made to feel as if we have to be on social media all of the time. But without a plan of action, and an understanding of what we are trying to achieve, how can we know whether something is working or not? Philiy talks through ways you can make it work for you, the massive wins you can achieve and how it will actually save you time in the long run. To find out more and sign up for free resources, go to www.creativewomeninternational.com

Philiy Page interviews the amazing Nathan Hirsch, CEO of Freeeup.com Nathan takes the pain out of hiring freelancers to help your business grow at his company Freeeup.com. Often when we are starting out as freelancers, we have to do everything ourselves, but as your business grows it is important to seek out help so you can delegate tasks & get back to the creative work you are inspired to do. Nathan talks through how hiring can be the make or break of your business, & shares how he founded his own first eCommerce company- selling over $25 million worth of product on Amazon over 5 years. Whether you are looking to grow your own business or fancy being hired as a freelancer on Freeeup.com, this podcast will talk you through the pitfalls & pros of hiring help. To find out more about creating your creative career, you can sign up to receive resources for free at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks to guest Priyanka Kedia about how to set up a successful jewellery business. Priyanka is based in San Francisco and set up Ayva Jewlery inspired by her heritage. She talks openly about the journey that she took and what she learnt along the way. She advocates starting before you are ready and fixing as you go. Many of her tips can be applied to other creative businesses. To find out more you can visit her website https://ayvajewelry.com and sign up for more interviews and resources at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page & guest expert Arianne Foulks talk about how to build a successful creative business on Shopify. Arianna Foulks is the founder of Aeolidia- where they design custom Shopify ecommerce websites, create logo and brand identity design, plus so much more including stats analysis, product photography, copywriting, business naming, marketing strategy, and SEO! Aeolidia has been setting up online shops for designers, makers, and other creatives since 2004, and certainly knows her stuff. You can grab more info at https://aeolidia.com/boost/ or read about Arianne on www.creativewomeninternational.com where you can sign up to hear more about great experts through the fortnightly mail out.

Philiy Page chats with branding expert Liz Dennery Sanders about how you can create your own branding for your creative career. She discusses why this is so important even if you are a solo freelancer, top tips on how you can do it, and why your style is part of your branding kit. Liz has been in the business for 25 years working for brands like Escada, Serena Williams and Elyse Walker. She is the author of 'Style Substance: How to Create A Compelling Brand'. You can find out more about the book at https://shebrand.com/book/ Liz is on a mission to empower women and help them rise higher, building their businesses, growing their influence and shattering glass ceilings and old perceptions about what a woman is capable of being and doing. To get more great tips, freebies and to be the first to hear about events & course discounts, sign up to the Creative Women International newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Whether you are in the middle of a career change, or starting out. Sometimes you know that you want a creative career but have no idea what you actually want to be. Philiy Page talks through the ways that she navigated her own portfolio career, and gives tips on how to find your way into industries when you have no contacts at all. To get freebies and be the first to hear about events & course discounts, sign up to the newsletter at www.creativewomeninternational.com

We often have a 'gut-feeling' about something when we are making a change or an important decision. Philiy talks about how it is important to listen to this feeling- not in a spiritual way, but in terms of something based on real evidence. Trusting yourself is never easy, but Philiy talks you though ways that you can do it to help your career and projects without running away from uncomfortable situations. To be the first to hear about this podcasts, get free goodies and be the first to hear about meet-ups & online course- you can sign up for the free newsletter at www.creativewomeninternational.com

We often feel like a career path is something we jump on and follow until we reach the end. Philiy talks though ways you can take control of the path to steer your own career. Whether it is entering a new industry, or trying to break into a new profession, Philiy talks through how you can use the contacts you already have to help you reach your goals. To be the first to hear about these podcasts, receive VIP invites and free downloads, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

January is usually all about making New Year's resolutions. They often focus on giving things up- this is a depressing way to start the year! In this podcast Philiy talks about a new way of approaching the start to the year, looking at how you can plan for your creative projects, find focus, top up the creative fuel tank and give something back. To get these podcasts landing in your inbox each week, free goodies and to be the first to hear about events & course discounts, sign up for the newsletter at www.creativewomeninternational.com

Philiy Page returns after a short break with this podcast. She discusses why you are braver than you think you are, and how it can help your career. She helps you to identify ways of becoming braver, finding support along the way and sets you a challenge to help your own creative career path. To find out more about Creative Women International and to be the first to hear about events and online course discounts, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about how you need to take the guilt away from freelancing and give yourself a break. She talks through the pitfalls of freelancing and what you can do to combat them, including how to take 'mini breaks' to help you with your creativity. To be the first to get these podcasts in your inbox, receive online course discounts and be the first to book events, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com You receive freebies for signing up.

Philiy Page talks you through what you need to think about in order to build your audience. From social media, to using leaflets, she helps you to come up with a strategy for your own work. Building a business and career takes time, & she discusses why it is so important to be strategic about your audience & the reasons why you want to engage with them, and them with you. To be the first to hear of events, news and discounts on courses, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com You'll receive free goodies for joining the list.

Philiy Page interviews Bree Noble about how she went from a corporate job working as a Director or finance, to a successful career as a musician. Bree talks candidly about how she made the transition and the journey she took from University to where she is today. Often when we are working to pay the rent, we can only dream about starting a creative career. Bree shares some tips about how you can make it work for you. To sign up to Bree's courses for female musicians go to: http://www.femalemusicianacademy.com To get these podcasts, free help sheets and VIP tickets to CWI events, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Tricia Cusden set up her hugely successful beauty business when she was 65 years old. Philiy Page had the pleasure of interviewing her for this podcast. Philiy asked Tricia how she came up with the idea for https://www.lookfabulousforever.com and how she made it such a successful business turning over nearly £2 million. Tricia proves that you can start a business at any age, and shares her tips for the younger generation starting out on the career ladder. To receive these podcasts in your inbox each week and to be the first to receive free downloads and invitations to events, sign up for the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

There are times in your creative career when the creative juices just stop flowing. You might hit writer's block, or the canvas you are working on isn't turing out how you planned. It is in these moments that it's important to learn to keep going, and to value the creative process that you go through everyday- not only in front of the canvas or black piece of paper. Philiy Page talks through ways that you can re-examine your creativity and help it to get back on track. She also explains why it is so important for you to value the process that you go through, so that you can charge correctly for your work. To be the first to hear about offers, free downloads, events & course, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

When we are working on our own creative work, we often neglect marketing. Marketing is one of the most important things for you career and business. There is no point building and making amazing things if no-one knows about! In this podcast Philiy Page talks you through ways of making marketing work for you without breaking the bank or taking up all of your time. She sets you a challenge at the end, to focus on your own marketing for a project that you are working on right now. To be the first to hear about offers, discounts for CWI courses and free downloads, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

When we work for ourselves it is often hard not to compare ourselves to other freelancers. We gaze over the fence at what they are achieving & find ourselves doubting the journey we are on. Timelines can help you to review the path you have taken and focus on how you can achieve success for your creative career. Philiy Page talks through ways of using them for not only your career, but for individual projects as well. To be the first to hear about discounts for Creative Women International courses and events, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

As a creative you often wear many hats. You have to be your own marketing & social media team, drum up new clients and maintain your own website. Having a website & having a fantastic website are two very different things. In this podcast Philiy Page chats to digital expert & #1 best seller Tim Cameron-Kitchen from Exposure ninja about how to use keywords & plan out your website to not only make a great customer experience, but also to help you get to the top of Google to attract new clients. You can find out more about Tim at Exposureninja.com If you would like to get these podcasts, free help sheets, course discounts & be the first to hear about events, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com In the podcast Tim mentioned these links to help you with your keywords: exposureninja.com semrush.com keyword tool.io

We are often told that multi tasking is the way forward. Women are told that they are good at it, and we try to approach every project in a multi-tasking manner. Philiy Page talks about how 'single-tasking' can actually help you succeed if you are working on a large project. She talks through the reasons why, and how you can do it yourself. To get offers, discounts and newsletters every week sign up at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

There are moments in your career when you shouldn't be focusing on the money. Philiy Page talks through the reasons why, and why it is good for your creative process to ignore the money when you are creating. She offers three ways of achieving this, and how to measure success in moments rather than money. There is a challenge for you to take at the end of the podcast. If you would like to be the first to hear about offers, discounts, online courses and get these podcasts landing in your in box, sign up for the news letter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com You can also follow us on www.Facebook.com/CreativeWomenInternational

Loneliness isn't an elderly issue. It is something that is rarely talked about in the freelance world, but is something that can affect you if you work from home. Philiy Page talks about her own experiences with loneliness and discusses ways to deal with it & how to help others going through the same thing. To be the first to receive offers, discounts & tickets for events, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Creatives often struggle with money. Whether it is how to price their goods & services correctly, or how to ask for fees. Philiy Page talks through why it is a good idea to review the projects that you have on the table & how you need to have an honest look at what will earn you an income in the long run. She sets you a challenge to look at your own finances, & start the year with energy & enthusiasm. To get support & these podcasts landing in your inbox each week with free downloads & course discounts, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

As we grow our career & businesses there will be times when the imposter syndrome strikes. Although not only reserved for women, they do suffer from it more than men. Philiy Page talks through ways of dealing with it when it strikes, the reasons it attacks (some of it is positive) and she sets you a challenge to take hold of your own imposter syndrome and show it who's boss! To get support, inspiration, discounts on courses & these podcasts in your inbox each week, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

When you start out on your career you begin by having to wear many hats. You're a book keeper, secretary, marketing department & social media expert. Somewhere in that mix you need to be able to do your creative work as well. Philiy Page talks through ways that you can automate sections of your creative business and career, to free up more time to do your creative work. To learn more, and have these podcasts, offers, and online course discounts land in your inbox every week- sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

It is important that we give thanks to the people who have helped our career over the last year. In this podcast Philiy Page talks through ways that you can do that, and why it is so important to thank people, no matter how small the help was that they gave. We often focus on the negatives when we are building our career, and it helps to see how many people have actually cared and offered support during the year. To be the first to hear about events, offers and online course discounts, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

As we approach the end of the year, it is important to plan next year so that it has a chance of being great. It isn't about the to-do-lists, but more about the 'big events' that you want to achieve in the coming months. Philiy Page talks you through ways of plotting and planning out the year so that it has a chance of success- and fun times are added to the planning as well! She sets you a challenge to plan your own 2017. To get these podcasts landing in your inbox each week, and to be the first to hear about events & course discounts, sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

There is a moment in your career when you decide to go pro. Often it is the moment when you decided to take yourself more seriously and put your work out there. Or you could have been working for years and suddenly realise that you need to up your game. Philiy Page talks about the things you need to think about when you go pro. The best way to get started, and she sets you a challenge to review what you are doing right now for your career and how you can improve on it. It hear about huge discounts on courses, get the podcast landing in your inbox each week, or receive download worksheets that aren't shared anywhere else, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Pricing your goods and services can be one of the hardest things that you have to do for your career. There is no book you can buy to find out what you should be charging or a handy spreadsheet to follow. Getting it right doesn't have to be impossible though. Philiy Page talks through the things that you need to take into consideration, the way to work out your worth, and why you need to think of the future as well. To have handy tips, worksheets & this podcast series land in your inbox each week, sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com We have guys on the list as well!

When you start out on your creative career path the last thing you are probably thinking about is giving something back. You worry about finance, making the right contacts and staying afloat. Philiy Page talks about how it can make a difference to your career if you think about giving something back for nothing. In this podcast she explains why, and some simple ways that you can do it as well. To find out more about the Creative Women International and to receive discounts on courses, to be the first to hear about events, & have these podcasts land in your inbox each week, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

We always plan for journeys or even for the worst, but it is equally important to plan for success. Philiy Page explains why success won't happen unless you plan for it, and talks through tips and ways of helping you reach your dream goals. It doesn't take lots of fancy software, or networking like a demon; strategic and thoughtful steps will help you on your way. To get great tips, discounts for courses and events, sign up to the smiling list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about how to deal with negative feedback. At some point in your career there will be a moment when you experience negative feedback. How you deal with the feedback and the way that it was delivered can make all the difference. It can even turn a negative situation turning into a positive one. Philiy offers tips for receiving and giving negative feedback and explains the science behind how our brains process it- it's all about the dinosaurs! To be the first to hear these podcasts & to receive FREE worksheets & discounts on events, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about how we need to examine the work that we are already doing at regular intervals. She explains that this can help you to identify what also needs to be left behind. It isn't something that we talk about very often. We feel compelled to complete everything we start, but Philiy explains why this isn't always the best thing, and how leaving things behind can help you to build a more successful creative career. If you would like to have these podcasts, inspiration & free worksheets land in your inbox each week, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy page speaks to Jennifer Farmer, designer and maker of Luno furniture in LA. Jennifer talks candidly about what it takes to set up your own business, including the pit falls, and triumphs. She also talks about life in LA and the music business. To find out more about the amazing furniture at Luno you can go to their website: www.iamluno.com To find out more about Creative Women International and to get the podcasts, freebies and discounts land in your inbox every week, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

In this podcast Philiy Page talks about why it is so important for creatives to understand basic copyright laws. She explains how you can make money by using your own copyrights to your work, and when to check if work you produce as an employee or at University it actually yours! Most of the world (apart from China) follow similar copyright laws, and Philiy explains how you can check them online and what to do if they have been infringed. She sets a challenge at the end of the podcast to protect your own work. If you would like more podcasts like this to land in your inbox each week & be the first to hear about events, offers & have access to free downloads, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

This week Philiy Page speaks to Chella Adgopul owner of HoneyBee Books self publishing company. Chella offers top tips of what you should think about before you approach a publisher and how the world of publishing has changed. She also talks about why women set up businesses. If you are interested in self publishing or want to know more you can check out Honey Bee Books' website which offers loads of great information. www.Honeybeebooks.co.uk If you would like more podcasts like this landing in your inbox each day, sign up to the mailing list of the CWI at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

In this podcast Philiy Page talks about why we need to leave emotions at the door when we negotiate for our business. As creatives we use our emotions to create our work, and it can be hard not to bring those emotions with us when we try to sell it or negotiate a higher fee for our services. Philiy talks through ways of dealing with those emotions without losing our creative souls. There is a free download worksheet to accompany this podcast which you can get if you sign up to the weekly mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Communication is key to a successful career. You might think you are really good at it, but can you be sure? In this podcast Philiy Page explains the key to great communication, (part of it is listening too!) and what to do if communication breaks down. She also covers how to communicate with a team you are working with, and simple tricks that all great leaders use when trying to motivate people through communication. To get free downloads, VIP event news and weekly inspiration landing in your inbox, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com If you've enjoyed this podcast please share the love by posting a review on iTunes.

Whether you are just starting out or have been building your career for a while money always seems to be an issue. Creatives are notorious at believing they are no good with money, but Philiy Page believe that if you can use an ATM machine, then you can sort out your finances for your creative career. One of the make or break points in your career is getting paid on time. Philiy shares tips and ways of making sure this happens and what to do when it goes wrong. If you would like a weekly dose of inspiration for your career, special workbooks and these podcasts landing in your inbox each week, sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about why it is so important to take time out and to focus on your creative work. When you spend all day trying to create, answer the phone, emails and attend to other business paper work, you can feel like your creative work takes a bit of a back seat. In this podcast Philiy explains why a retreat can do so much more for your work than just making time. Why retreats can help you detox from the digital world and why this is so important. And why we need to support each other to take time out from our hectic lives. She also sets you a challenge to create your own mini retreat without leaving your house. For more top tips, support and inspiration landing in your inbox every week, sign up at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com and you'll never feel alone again as you set out to build your creative career.

Philiy Page talks through how you can deal with difficult clients and prevent them from becoming difficult in the first place. She shares her own experiences, tips and strategies that you can use for your own creative career, to prevent work relationships from turning sour, and what to do if they have already. To read more about it pop on over to the website www.CreativeWomenInternational where you can also sign up for the weekly email which adds you to the VIP list. You'll be the first to hear about offers, discounts for courses, events and have access for free downloads that aren't shared anywhere else. Welcome to the CWI.

We have all had the comparison killer strike. It can paralyses you and prevent you from moving forward with your career. In this episode Philiy Page talks through what you can do when it strikes, how to prevent it and why some times it is good to check out the competition. She has set you a challenge as well. Pop on over to the website and in the comments let her know how you get on. To receive support, advice and a creative career help, sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

The best way to find new clients & customers is to make them part of your community. Philiy Page talks though why she believes we have gone back 100 years in terms of customer service (and why this is a good thing!) She helps you work through how to attract new clients via social media & how to keep the ones you have now happy and loyal. There is a FREE workbook to accompany this series. If you would like a copy sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

We all need to make successes of our failures! In this podcast founder of Creative Women International, Philiy Page, talks about how we need to educate ourselves and the next generation that it is important to celebrate our successes. She examines how our culture is fearful of success and relies on everything being perfect. And challenges why we need to change this so that the next generation realises that it is hard work, tears and lots of tries that make something successful. To read more about this and join in the failure challenge, pop on over to www.CreativeWomenInternational.com and let us know your greatest failure.

Philiy Page asks how do you know if you're ready? Ready for leaving the house, ready for life and ready to make a success of your creative career! Successful careers don't happen by accident. We need to show up and keep showing up, but more importantly we need to prepare and be ready for success. In this podcast Philiy talks through ways that you can make yourself ready and what to do if lack of confidence is holding you back. We all need to be ready, learning how is half the battle won. To sign up for offers, VIP booking of events and other great stuff you only get on the mailing list, pop on over to www.CreativeWomenInternational.com and leave your details.

Philiy Page the founder of the CWI talks about how to tame the social media beast! We know how social media has a way of taking over our lives, but it doesn't have to be that way. With top tips, and help to identify who you are actually talking to and why, Philiy guides you through the social media jungle. To get more great content, offers and special downloads, sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page has been a freelancer for over 20 years. She understands what it is like to work through the tough times when no-one else understands what you are trying to achieve. She believes that you need to become a cheerleader to make progress with your career, not only for yourself but for your competitors as well! In this podcast she explains why this is so important and how to do it for your own creative career. To receive weekly inspiration & career tips, be the first to hear about offers & attend events- sign up to the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

This week I chat over Skype to Si Walker from Crowdfunder.co.uk, the biggest crowdfunding organisation in the UK. Si generously chats through what makes a great campaign, how to make yours a success, what help you need and how it can benefit your business in the future with more ways than just funding. To find out more about Crowd Funding head on over to Crowdfunder.co.uk. To be the first to hear about helpful content to make your creative business a success, sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Skype interview with Vicky Lesley from Tenner Films talking about ways to raise alternative finance for your creative projects. She speaks to Philiy Page about building a career as a female director and coming back to work after having a child. For more information about Tenner Films you can find them here: http://www.tennerfilms.com To be the first to hear about VIP events, offers and free downloads to help your creative career, sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Many creatives believe that they are no good at finance or that they can't get their hands on the money. Philiy Page founder of the CWI talks through ways to get a handle on your finances to empower you and your creative career. She sets you a challenge at the end of the podcast. Send her an email to let her know how you get on at Philiy@CreativeWomenInternational.com To be the first to hear about offers, events and VIP information sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

In our creative career we need to make time for passion projects. Passion projects are just that...something that you are passionate about. By producing work that has no agenda, no client or customer it allows you to be free to create new and exciting work. Philiy Page talks you through how passion projects can actually win you new clients and improve your reputation in your creative field. She talks through ways of achieving this and how to find finance to complete a passion project. To be the first to find out about offers, events and more content sign up for the mailing list at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

At some point in your creative career there will come a moment when you realise that you can't do it all alone. You find yourself wearing the hat of book keeper, accountant, marketing and social media department- and at some point in the mix, you are meant to be creating your work as well. Philiy Page the founder of the CWI talks through ways of getting help and support and why you don't need to be doing it all alone. To have more support and receive offers and updates, sign up for the weekly newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com By signing up you also receive a free download all about how to get press for your creative work.

Philiy Page talks about how to get testimonials for your work. Not all testimonials are created equal. She shares tips on how to get the best testimonials and where to use them to attract new clients. In this week's podcast she also sets you a challenge to get some great testimonials for your own work. To sign up for updates, offered and content not shared anywhere else, go to www.CreativeWomenInternational.com and leave your details. There is a FREE download about how to get press for your creative work to say thank you for signing up.

Philiy Page encourages you to think differently about your marketing campaign. When we are starting out in our careers we have limited resources and money to spend on big marketing launches. This shouldn't be seen as a hindrance, but as a positive way to use your creativity in a fun way to generate hype about your work and press for your projects. Philiy sets you a simple challenge & asks you to let her know about any of your own guerrilla marketing campaigns. Write to her at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com under the contact section. If you want to get press for your work and don't know where to start, sign up for updates at the website to receive a free guide to getting press for your creative work.

Philiy Page talks honestly about how she used to try to multi task unsuccessfully for years. Women are told that they are able to multi task, and how this should form the way that they work. Scientists have now discovered that this isn't the case. And in fact multi tasking is the worst way to try to get more done! Philiy has researched and tried a new way of working and shares her tips and research with you. Do be the first to hear about events, freebies and special offers only for newsletter subscribers, you can sign up via the website and receive a FREE guide to getting press for your creative work. www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about how there are two sides to procrastination both good & evil. She shares ways of dealing with procrastination when you are trying to make creative work, and how to get to the root cause of what makes us procrastinate. A self confessed procrastinator herself, she believes that there is also a good side of procrastination that can actually help your creative work. For updates and more free advice, plus a FREE download on how to get press for your creative work, sign up for the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about why it is so important to take a creative break when you work in the creative industries. With the world of work seeming to be permanently set to warp speed, it can feel as though we need to be working 24-7. Trying to produce 'good' work all the time can become draining and emotionally exhausting. In this podcast Philiy shares ways of making your creative break a positive and inspiring 24 hours, and why we need to gift ourselves this time on a regular basis. If you would like to hear more from Creative Women International, sign up for the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com where you get a free guide to getting press for your work the moment you fill in the form.

Philiy Page has worked as a freelancer in the creative industries for over 20 years. She has always followed her passions and found that her purpose wasn't one thing. This has lead her on an unusual career journey, and one that she wouldn't change. Sometimes your true purpose may be one thing, sometimes it is several and sometimes you can't see the wood from the trees to work out what you should do. Philiy talks through ways of finding your purpose and how to manage it if it is one, or several things. If you would like to receive content from Creative Women International every week straight into your in box, do sign up for the news letter and for a free guide to getting press for your work at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about how knowing your own value can help you to connect with your clients and customers, ask for a raise, demand higher prices for your work and help you to become more confident at public speaking. Through a series of questions and a challenge to take to find your own value, Philiy talks you through the process and how it can help you to improve your creative career. To receive a free guide to getting press for your work sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about how to make friends with fear to help you move forward with your creative career. She shares strategies and ways of coping to help improve your public speaking, creating & sharing new work, and even when you fear success. Fear is a natural response to moving out of your comfort zone. How you cope, and what you do with that fear is what allows you to carry on, or give up. So often when you are creating your own career as a freelancer, you will have moments of self doubt & fear about the future, your ability, your chance of success etc. This podcast shows you how to make friends with the fear so that you can carry on. If you would like to hear more about the CWI & get the latest news and a free download about how to get press for your work, you can sign up for the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page talks about why it is important to find your own USP- unique selling point, whether you run your own business, are a writer or artist. Knowing what your own USP is will help you connect to your audience and customers. Philiy helps you to work out what your USP is and what to do with it once you have found it. To keep up to date with these podcasts and learn more about the CWI you can sign up for newsletters at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page the founder of the CWI shares her insights into why it is important to surround yourself with winners when you are building your career. She looks at what makes a winner and how to find them. Philiy helps you to think about how surrounding yourself with positive people all supporting you towards your goal can help you more than any other support. She sets you a challenge to find winners that you can check in with as you build your creative career. If you would like to sign up so that these podcasts land in your inbox with information about the CWI do sign up at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Let's all make mistakes! Founder of the CWI Philiy Page talks about how we should all be appreciating our mistakes and sharing them with the next generation of creatives. There is a culture of presenting perfect work without any evidence of the mistakes and processes that went into creating it. This sort of practice creates a climate of fear around making any mistakes in our work or life. Philiy guides you through ways that you can use those mistakes to make a difference not only to you, but also to the next generation. Listen to the end of the podcast of a creative challenge to help you get started.

Philiy Page explains why customer profiling is vital for your business no matter how big or small you are. She sets you a customer profiling challenge for your own business & explains how customer profiling can actually save you money. To keep up to date with Creative Women International both men and women can sign up for updates at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

Philiy Page the founder of the CWI is joined by Manjula Bray to discuss successful networking for women. Manjula runs www.Selectif.co.uk Using business psychology she helps employers select the right candidates, and helps people already in their careers progress to the next level. Manjula runs courses to help you succeed in your career. To hear more about them you can contact her at www.Selectif.co.uk. This podcast was recorded over Skype and covers why we should be networking, how to cope if we hate it, tips and ways of having successful networking experiences and why we should network at work, even when we have the job.

Branding for your creative career. Philiy Page the founder of the CWI talks about why branding is important for your career even if you are still a student or working alone as a fine artist. It isn't as complicated as you think. Philiy talks about small changes you can make to help you appear professional and in for the long term. If you would like to keep up to date with the podcasts and be able to download a help sheet on getting press for your career, sign up at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com * Please note that we had technical issues with this podcast so the sound quality isn't up to our usual standard.

Philiy Page the founder of the CWI talks through what makes a successful creative collaboration, and how it can enhance your creative work and open up new networks. At the heart of Creative Women International is collaboration. We believe that through knowledge sharing and encouragement we can help each other to have a successful creative career. Philiy talks through how to try out collaborations between people from different industries, and how to make it fun while you test out a new collaborating partnership. We love to hear how you get on trying out the challenges. Do let us know at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

In this week's podcast Philiy Page talks about how to come up with creative ideas. You may describe yourself as a creative, or wish that you could be more creative in your daily life. Philiy talks about how creative thoughts and ideas are something that we need to learn just like our A,B,Cs and how crucial it is for educational establishments to teach this. Philiy shares some fun ways of coming up with creative ideas whether you are an artist, writer, photographer or looking for ways to build creativity into your work.

In this podcast we look at how storytelling can help you connect to your clients, audience and customers. You might not believe that you are a storyteller, but in this podcast Philiy Page shows you ways that you can tell your story, (or the story behind your work) to help your customers appreciate the work. It also becomes a story for them to express long after you have made a sale. Philiy explains why facts tell and stories sell. To keep up to date with Creative Women International you can sign up to the newsletter at www.CreativeWomenInternational.com

When you are building your creative career you need to be able to sell your work to clients or a new audience. List Building is something that you should add to your marketing plan. In this podcast we cover why you should be doing it, and how you can start list building for your creative work.

We can learn how to become confident. Founder of the CWI Philiy Page shares her own story of being painfully shy & the tricks she learnt to over come it. She explains how to trick your body into thinking you are confident, and in turn actually change your body's chemistry so that you are confident. Helpful for when you are pitching your work or speaking in public.

Sometimes we do jobs for free when we are starting out on our creative career. Do you know your rights as an intern? Do you hire interns yourself and not realise what you are meant to provide them with? This episode talks about when you should stop working for free and how to negotiate a good price for the work that you do.

How to become a freelancer and create three income streams to help you build a successful career in the creative industries.

Welcome to the first podcast for Creative Women International podcasts. This podcast is an introduction to what is to come. We will be looking at how you can build a successful career in the creative industries, hosted by the founder of Creative Women International Philiy Page. Philiy Page has been a creative freelancer for over 20 years working as a photojournalist, in documentaries, feature films, textiles, and teaching Creative start-ups business skills internationally. She also likes to climb mountains.

Haven't found your passion? Feeling overwhelmed? Don't panic, a pivot is better than chasing your passion. In this episode I explain why, how to figure out what is or isn't working and where to go next to find clients and customers you love. For more hints and tips sign up for love notes from me at

How do you find clients and customers you love? Why do you always get to work with difficult people? If these are questions that you have asked yourself this episode is for you. Not all clients and customers are created equal, and I share how you can find ones that you love to work with and who love you back as well. Come and join my email list where I share special offers, secret tips and more.