24 episodes

Hi, my name is Maya Palmer. I’m a Showit Web Designer and Pet Portrait Artist. I know first-hand that growing a successful creative business is hard work. While numbers and strategy are important, I want this podcast to be a place where we can focus on the more personal side of being a small business owner. I’ll share my insight on topics like serving your clients well, taking care of yourself, and using your creativity from a place of passion and purpose. Let’s talk about what it’s like to run a business with creativity & heart.

Creativity & Heart Maya Palmer

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 2 Ratings

Hi, my name is Maya Palmer. I’m a Showit Web Designer and Pet Portrait Artist. I know first-hand that growing a successful creative business is hard work. While numbers and strategy are important, I want this podcast to be a place where we can focus on the more personal side of being a small business owner. I’ll share my insight on topics like serving your clients well, taking care of yourself, and using your creativity from a place of passion and purpose. Let’s talk about what it’s like to run a business with creativity & heart.

    23. Advice for Pivoting, Brand Photography and More with Jessie Wyman

    23. Advice for Pivoting, Brand Photography and More with Jessie Wyman

    Jessie Wyman is Brand and Product Photographer based in Boston, MA. In this episode, we're chatting about:


    Her journey exploring different niches as a self taught photographer
    Advice for overcoming the challenges of pivoting your business
    How brand photography can help you stand out in a crowded market
    Educational opportunities Jessie offers for other brand photographers

    Connect with Jessie!


    Find brand photography services, resources, and more on Jessie's website
    Learn more about Jessie's course for photographers, The Brand Photographer Method
    Connect with Jessie on Instagram:
    @jessiewymanphotos - brand photography content
    @thebrandphotographermethod - education for photographers

    Listen to Jessie's podcast, Cocktails and Content Creation!

    Connect with Maya!


    Custom Brand + Showit Website Design for Creatives with Heartfelt Brands
    Free Guide to Choosing a Website Template (Showit Templates coming January 2021!)
    Instagram: @mayapalmerdesigns

    Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2021/01/04/jessie-wyman/

    • 41 min
    22. How to Stay Consistent on Social Media without Feeling Overwhelmed: with The Biz Runners

    22. How to Stay Consistent on Social Media without Feeling Overwhelmed: with The Biz Runners

    As small business owners, we juggle so much. With our plates so full, content creation is one of the tasks that often gets moved to the bottom of the list. But when it comes to content marketing, consistency is key if we want to see results. In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kelli Tobin and Kristen Van Horn, co-founders of The Biz Runners, to chat about how to stay consistent on social media in a way that's realistic for you.

    Full episode shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/12/21/thebizrunners/

    Connect with The Biz Runners!
    You can hang out with Kelli and Kristen on Instagram @thebizrunners. Find out more about how they help small business owners simplify social media and business over on their website. 

    Keep in Touch with Maya

    Come be a part of my community over on Instagram! 

    • 34 min
    21. 5 Ways To Keep Learning as a Business Owner

    21. 5 Ways To Keep Learning as a Business Owner

    It's so important to keep learning as an entrepreneur. There are so many ways to do so, whether you are listening to free podcasts and videos, or making a premium investment in mentorship. In this episode, I'm sharing about some of my favorite ways to learn, and some of the books, courses, and conference experiences that have helped me move forward in my business.

    Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/12/15/keep-learning/

    Let's Keep in Touch!

    I'd love to know about a business book or podcast you love, your favorite online course, YouTube channels you subscribe to, or a conference you found valuable. Feel free to DM me on Instagram @mayapalmerdesigns or send an email to maya@mayapalmerdesigns.com.

    • 35 min
    20. Developing Your Brand Messaging with Ally Willis [EPISODE RECAST!]

    20. Developing Your Brand Messaging with Ally Willis [EPISODE RECAST!]

    As we are closing out 2020 and preparing for new seasons in our business come January, I've decided to do an episode recast! In this interview, copywriter Ally Willis of Cadence Copy Studio shares so many actionable takeaways on how to write words that resonate with our audiences. Grab your favorite notebook and get ready to take some notes! This episode will help you strengthen your brand message moving forward. 

    Episode Shownotes (you can see all of Ally's recommendations written out here!): https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/10/26/copywriting-tips-for-creatives/

    Connect with Ally!

    Website: https://cadencecopy.com/

    Instagram: @cadencecopystudio

    • 33 min
    19. Website Platforms, Part 4: Showit vs. WordPress

    19. Website Platforms, Part 4: Showit vs. WordPress

    Let’s chat about Showit vs WordPress, and how you can decide which to use for building your website. This episode is part 4 of a series I’m doing on website platforms. If you haven’t listened yet, I've also talked about:


    Showit vs Shopify
    Showit vs Wix
    Showit vs Squarespace

    Read the full shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/11/30/showit-vs-wordpress/

    Join the Waitlist for my Showit template shop: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/waitlist

    Let's Keep in Touch on Instagram.

    • 18 min
    18. Website Platforms. Part 3: Showit vs. Squarespace

    18. Website Platforms. Part 3: Showit vs. Squarespace

    When it comes to website builders out there, Squarespace is a pretty popular option - especially within the creative entrepreneur scene. Showit is much newer, and less so it's not as well known yet. However, both are great options for creating a quality website for your business. So, let’s chat about Showit vs Squarespace, and how you can decide which is best for you.

    Full Shownotes: https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/2020/11/23/showit-vs-squarespace/

    Join the Waitlist for my Showit Templates! https://mayapalmerdesigns.com/waitlist

    Related Episodes: 


    17. Showit vs. Shopify
    18. Showit vs. Wix

    Connect with Maya on Instagram @mayapalmerdesigns

    • 20 min

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