Cheerfully Made

May 15 2018 7 ep. 43 mins 16

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Welcome to the Cheerfully Made Podcast! We're going to be talking about all things small handmade business over here. From how to get started, how to rock craft show applications, how to wholesale your handmade products, and so so sooooo much more. I'm your host Emily Arbour, owner and founder of Cheerfully Made Goods + Markets. I'm also the Etsy Team Captain for Ottawa Ontario AND the original maker (and wholesaler) of Campy candles. Let's talk small handmade business!

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Episode Seven / Josie Fenech

May 15 2018 58 mins

In this episode I talk to my lifelong friend, fellow go-getter and kindred spirit Josie Fenech about setting goals and going after them with all you've got. We talk about the importance of saying YES (and also, sometimes NO) and how to live your best, happiest, most fulfilling life...without taking anything too seriously. She's smart, and funny and this episode sounds really really

Episode Six / Patrick Arbour

Apr 03 2018 46 mins

In this episode I'm talking to...wait for it...my DAD about his advertising past and specifically, BRANDING. He's smart as a whip and even after 38 years I'm still learning new lessons from the guy. Maybe you will too!

Episode Five / Suzanne Scott

Mar 25 2018 40 mins

In this episode I'm talking to one of my fellow Etsy Team Captains, Suzanne Scott from PEI. While we do get interrupted and off-track, it's still a great conversation between like-minded friends that touches on the realities of running a small business, Suzanne's history and upcoming projects. Not my best work, but it sure makes me happy to hear these voices :) Cameo's from Jessic

Episode Four / Kim Roach

Mar 21 2018 47 mins

In this episode I'm talking to the insanely talented and sweet PEI native Kim Roach of Kim Roach Design. We discuss the realities of being a maker, how it feels to give back and, honestly, a bunch of other crap that may or may not make any sense. Enjoy! Check Kim out here: https://www.kimroachdesign.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kimroachdesign/ And here's her sister Rachel who i

Episode Three / Melissa DiRenzo

Mar 18 2018 51 mins

In this episode I chat with my bestie and design superstar Melissa DiRenzo about her thoughts on blogging, how to pitch to brands and building a career doing your thing. Check Melissa out online HERE! www.instagram.com/sweetescapecreative www.thesweetescape.ca www.merrymag.com

Episode Two / Interview with Dan Fallak

Mar 06 2018 53 mins

In this episode I'm chatting with Dan Fallak of VTile Enterprises about how he got started as a maker, how he's able to find (and seize!) new opportunities for growth and how he's evolved his business into wholesale and beyond! Take a closer look at allllllll Dan's businesses (it's almost embarrassing how many) HERE: https://vtiledesign.com/ https://coasterly.com/ http://www.adult

Episode One / An Introduction

Feb 25 2018 3 mins

The very first episode of Cheerfully Made!