Making It Creative

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In this fun and inspiring show from Student-Made, hear from our student founders & creative community as we explore the growing movement of creative entrepreneurship, in partnership with some of the most innovative colleges and universities around the country.

  1. One College Creator’s $35k Year: The Dynamic Collaboration Between Student-Made and Michigan State, Feat. Founders Megan and Ella From Blue Threads Co. + Stuck on You Design

    MAR 20

    One College Creator’s $35k Year: The Dynamic Collaboration Between Student-Made and Michigan State, Feat. Founders Megan and Ella From Blue Threads Co. + Stuck on You Design

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Today we are talking about the power of collaboration– specifically between the Student-Made company and a nationally ranked entrepreneurship program– The Burgess Institute for entrepreneurship at Michigan State University.  This partnership has enabled so many major impacts for Creative students becoming entrepreneurs on campus– some who came into college with an existing business, and some who came in with just a creative talent wondering if there could be an opportunity to expand it into something bigger. A staggering amount of the younger generations today are starting, or planning to start a side hustle business to supplement their income but also just be a outlet for creativity and balance as they take on other full time jobs. We’re going to hear from two college founders from Michigan State today, including Megan, who shares her journey from social work student to successful entrepreneur, highlighting her strategies for building a community-driven business that stays true to the values of her brand, Blue Threads and Co. But first up we’ll hear a bit from Lori Fischer, the Director of operations at MSU's Burgers Institute, as she speaks to how universities are evolving to meet the demand of creative Founders today, in a bit different way than the traditional startup Pathways that have been dominant in the collegiate entrepreneurship world in the past.   💬 Chapters + Takeaways:  "Start from a place of authenticity and keep it real" "Price all materials, time, and overhead accurately" "Know your purpose and your brand identity" 00:00 Introduction and Megan’s Background 04:46 Highlighting Megan’s Sales Success in 2024 11:17 Community Building and In-Person Markets 22:31 Pricing Your Handmade Products 28:54 Scaling and Future Plans 40:57 Advice for Student Creators 42:30 The Importance of Authenticity in Business 42:53 Q&A and Final Thoughts 📱 Instagram: Student-Made Store Making it Creative Podcast   Blue Threads & Co. Stuck on You Design Co. Student-Made Michigan State 👩🏽‍💻 Shop: ⁠Our Campuses Student-Made Michigan State Bluthreads & Co. Stuck on You Design Co. 📖 Read: MSU Success Story 📺 Watch: Follow On Youtube 🏛️ Join Us! Launch on Your Campus  🙏🏼 Thanks to Our awesome Partner:  MSU Burgess Institute

    50 min
  2. 4 Reasons to Love Being an Entrepreneur, Feat. Our Co-Founder, Lindsay

    MAR 11

    4 Reasons to Love Being an Entrepreneur, Feat. Our Co-Founder, Lindsay

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Our co-founder, Lindsay shares insights on the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship– emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking, resourcefulness, self-discovery, and freedom with purpose. Discover how these mental shifts can transform your approach to business and life.  02:35 Thinking Bigger: The Entrepreneurial Mindset 05:08 The Shift from Urgency to Long-Term Goals 07:47 Resourcefulness: Embracing Challenges 10:50 The Power of Adaptability 13:25 Self-Discovery Through Entrepreneurship 15:59 Finding Purpose in Daily Tasks 18:47 Commercial Break: Updates from Student-Made 21:31 Discovering Your True Capabilities 24:54 The Growth Journey of Entrepreneurship 28:11 Learning Through Necessity 30:38 Freedom with Purpose 36:05 Balancing Freedom and Responsibility 41:17 Celebrating Entrepreneurial Milestones 💬 Episode Snippet:  “Entrepreneurship isn’t just a career path. In so many ways it’s actually just a personal development journey disguised as a business. It challenges how you think, stretches your traditional skillset, and asks you to grow in ways no other job ever could. While it’s hard work, the lessons you learn along the way are invaluable–  you gain clarity, resilience, and a deeper understanding of yourself. For those willing to commit to the work, the uncertainty, and the responsibility, the lessons become just as valuable as the outcomes and that’s the ultimate sign of success.” 📱 Instagram: Student-Made Store Making it Creative Podcast   📬 Contact Us: lindsay@studentmadestore.com ryan@studentmadestore.com  👩🏽‍💻 Shop: ⁠Our Campuses 📖 Read: Lindsay's February 2026 Letter 📺 Watch: Follow On Youtube 🎧 Relevant Episodes: 3 Ways to Avoid New Year's Goal Burnout, Feat. Our Co-Founder, Lindsay 🏛️ Join Us! Launch on Your Campus  Apply to Be a Creator Apply to Be a Manager 🙏🏼 Thanks to Our awesome Partners:  Our Campuses

    42 min
  3. Crucial Support Systems in the Early Stages of a Creative Business, Feat. UNC’s Kenisha Nanda - Founder of KN Designs

    FEB 28

    Crucial Support Systems in the Early Stages of a Creative Business, Feat. UNC’s Kenisha Nanda - Founder of KN Designs

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Just about the wisest young person I’ve talked with in a long time, Kenisha Nanda from UNC brings so many words of wisdom to starting a buisness on the side of being a full-time student (a pre-med major nonetheless) with a super busy schedule and many extracurricular activities. Discovering the overlap between a future in medicine and KN Designs today was fascinating– especially how Kenisha sees the lessons learned in her business as SUPER applicable to a future career in serving patients and making people’s lives better and happier. There are clearly SO many life lessons to be learned running a creative small business, whether it’s jewelry or anything else. Managing balance in ourselves too as creative founders is crucial for long term sustainability of our brand… adaptability is key! I think you’ll enjoy this conversation just as much as we did! 📱 Instagram: @studentmade_unc @shopkndesigns @ Student-Made Store 🛍️ Shop: Student-Made UNC  KN Designs All Campus Shops 📖 Read: Kenisha's Story 🏛️ Join Us: ⁠Launch on Your Campus  Apply to Be a Creator! Apply to Be a Manager! 🌟 Shoutout to the UNC Managers:  Courtney Humphrey Lindsey Hill Emma Wieber Samantha Wang Anna Routh Marina Messura Blaine Lester Ayla Shapiro Natalie Boylston Sherry Chen Lola Edwards 🙏🏼 Our Awesome Partner:  Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship at UNC

    1h 27m
  4. Our Top Student Brands Impressing This Month, From our Marketing Strategist Liz - Feat. Michigan State, UNC, Mizzou

    FEB 20

    Our Top Student Brands Impressing This Month, From our Marketing Strategist Liz - Feat. Michigan State, UNC, Mizzou

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Welcome to our February edition of “Our Top Student Brands,” hosted by our digital marketing strategist, Liz, who breaks down why she chose these 3 student brands across the country who have each shown one big key to success in creating buzz for their young brand. If you’re in the early stages of a creative venture– you’ll want to hear what these 3 founders are doing to gain traction on their campus and beyond. Also catch some of the inspiring founding stories of these entrepreneurs! Our campuses featured today are Michigan State, UNC Chapel Hill, and Missouri.  📱 Instagram: Baking by Jade Cardinal.and.co Just Laina Jane @Student-Made Michigan State  @Student-Made UNC @Student-Made Missouri 👩🏽‍💻 Shop: This Month’s Top Products Baking by Jade Cardinal.and.co Just Laina Jane 🎧 Listen to Relevant Episodes:  Our November 2025 Top Brands 🏛️ Join Us! Launch on Your Campus  Apply to Be a Creator Apply to Be a Manager 🙏🏼 Thanks to Our Awesome Partners:  MSU Burgess Institute UNC Shuford Program in Entrepreneurship Trulaske Center For Entrepreneurship Our Campuses

    35 min
  5. 3 Ways to Avoid New Year's Goal "Burnout" as an Entrepreneur, Feat. Our Founder Lindsay

    FEB 10

    3 Ways to Avoid New Year's Goal "Burnout" as an Entrepreneur, Feat. Our Founder Lindsay

    🎙️ Episode Description:  In today’s world of entrepreneurship, the pressure of achieving goals can often lead to burnout. In this episode, co-founder Lindsay Reeth shares her journey and insights on maintaining well-being while pursuing ambitions, especially as we embark on a new year filled with resolutions. Burnout is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, but Lindsay emphasizes a perspective is vital for anyone looking to sustain their passion and energy in the long run. This insight encourages budding entrepreneurs to embrace their unique paths rather than conforming to the” traditional” notion of business success.  💬 Episode Snippet:  “Believe it or not, the most successful habits don’t depend on motivation. You could have the best intentions and still fall short. So what do successful habits rely on? In my opinion, they depend on structure." "By creating a daily routine that supports your goals, you shift the focus from pushing yourself to “make it happen” to “following your plan.” When you lean into this mindset, your routine becomes the engine that drives progress, and each small action stacks up into meaningful results.” 📱 Instagram: Student-Made Store  📬 Contact Us: info@studentmadestore.com 👩🏽‍💻 Shop: ⁠Our Campuses 📖 Read: Lindsay's February 2026 Letter 🏛️ Join Us! Launch on Your Campus  🙏🏼 Thanks to Our awesome Partners:  Our Campuses

    38 min
  6. (Season 6 Kickoff!) Our Fall 2025 Manager Stories: Putting People First, Feat. UorArizona, Troy, Loyola MD

    JAN 30

    (Season 6 Kickoff!) Our Fall 2025 Manager Stories: Putting People First, Feat. UorArizona, Troy, Loyola MD

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Today we’re bringing you our Fall 2025 Manager Stories from campuses part of our Student-Made network across the country. These managers are learning invaluable lessons everyday in leading their community of student founders and working together with their team, and we wanted to share some of those with you. Whether you’re in our program or not, we hope these are helpful lessons in growing something creative that matters to you. Read the full stories and support our campus shops below! 🔥 Highlight Snippets: Hannah: “More than anything, I want to take this community with me when I graduate. When any of them goes on to do something extraordinary, I want to excitedly turn to the people next to me and say, I knew that person in college!!” Jamarion: “I work to build relationships between the student-entrepreneurs, our campus, and the larger community so that everyone can see the value in supporting student creativity.” Madison: “Being entrusted with fostering growth for my manager team, Student-Made’s brand, and the creators’ success has been a nerve-wracking weight to hold, but the amount of freedom I’ve been given to do what I love has been exhilarating.” 📱 Instagram: Student-Made Arizona  Student-Made Troy Student-Made Loyola Maryland  👩🏽‍💻 Website: Student-Made Arizona  Student-Made Troy Student-Made Loyola Maryland 🏛️ Bring Student-Made to YOUR Campus! Launch Your Campus  🙏🏼 Thank you to our awesome partner campus UofArizona McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship Troy University IDEA Bank Loyola Simon Center for Entrepreneurship + Innovation 🌟 Other shoutouts Hannah mentioned the screenprinting process for the Made in Tucson tshirts, check that out here! Made in Tuscon T-Shirt Design

    47 min
  7. Season 5 Finale: The Learning Journey of an Illinois Student Who Landed on Shark Tank and Retail Shelves Nationwide, Feat. CharCharms

    12/02/2025

    Season 5 Finale: The Learning Journey of an Illinois Student Who Landed on Shark Tank and Retail Shelves Nationwide, Feat. CharCharms

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Today we have a REALLY cool episode for us because this recording was from one of our live speaker events of this Fall 2025 semester. We’ve reworked a bit to turn it into a podcast episode for you (which by the way if you don’t follow our show yet, please do). This guest is not one of our students, BUT she did start her business as a college student, so this definitely fits in with our mission. We dove right into the BIG exciting successes of our super impressive guest Charlotte Trecartin and her company CharCharms, including recently appearing on season 16 of Shark Tank, landing numerous giant retail partnerships (that I won’t give away just yet) and then growing to become a roughly $10M company practically just out of college. In the spirit of this show being geared toward those just starting on the path to making something creative– we wanted to be sure to go back and cover all the really important steps Charlotte took early on that YOU can do too, right now, even if you’re just starting to make those sales. 📱 Instagram: @CharCharms 🛍️ Shop: CharCharms.com 📖 Read: CNBC Article 📖 Watch: Shark Tank Pitch 🏛️ Join Us: ⁠Launch Student-Made on Your Campus

    44 min
  8. Our November 2025 Top Student Brands, Feat. Boston U, Arizona State, Texas State

    11/21/2025

    Our November 2025 Top Student Brands, Feat. Boston U, Arizona State, Texas State

    🎙️ Episode Description:  Welcome to our November 2025 Top Brands episode, featuring our marketing guru Liz, who breaks down her top 3 student brands across the country who have each mastered a key to success in creating buzz for their young brand. If you’re in the early stages of a creative venture– you’ll want to hear what these 3 founders are doing to gain traction. Our campuses featured today are Boston University, Arizona State University, and Texas State University. Enjoy! 📱 Instagram: Rachel Zheng x Florify Made Connor Williams x Local Bum Peyton Bailey x Peyton Does Stuff @Student-Made Boston U  @Student-Made ASU @Student-Made Texas State 👩🏽‍💻 Shop: This Month’s Top Products Rachel Zheng x Florify Made Connor Williams x Local Bum Peyton Bailey x Peyton Does Stuff 🎧 Listen to Relevant Episodes:  October Top Brands 🏛️ Join Us! Launch on Your Campus  Apply to Be a Creator Apply to Be a Manager 🙏🏼 Thanks to Our awesome Partners:  Innovate@BU J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship Center Texas State Center for Innovation + Entrepreneurship Our Campuses

    33 min
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In this fun and inspiring show from Student-Made, hear from our student founders & creative community as we explore the growing movement of creative entrepreneurship, in partnership with some of the most innovative colleges and universities around the country.

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  • Creator
    From Young Entrepreneurs
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Making It Creative