Your Creative Business
Can Be Wildly Successful
You can put your best work into the world,
nourish your creativity to its highest
potential, and grow a brand that supports
your dreams.
You just need some tools,
some guidance, and a tribe that’s
got your back.
Splendidly Curious is the enthusiastic connector, creator, and currator of:
Inspiring and actionable resources.
Relatable stories from peers and experts.
Behind the scenes peeks inside the minds
of flourishing creators.
Masterminding opportunities to help you thrive as a professional creative and business owner.
I’m Suzi Istvan…
I’m a brand strategist and marketing expert with over 13 years of experience, owner of my own creative business, designer, and community leader who is passionate about helping handmade, hand lettered, crafty, and creative spirited business owners grow a thriving brand, doing work they love with clients they adore.
Whew, that’s a mouthful!
I know that the world is better with you doing creative work in it. I know that you shouldn’t have to do it alone. And I know that you can build a stable, successful, and seriously profitable business with that creative talent of yours.
The Nourished Creative Collective
Part Business Mastermind, Part Mentorship, Part Sisterhood.
The Nourished Creative Collective is an ongoing program designed to facilitate connection, fuel inspiration, and fight burnout so we can rise together to do our best work in the world.
Episode 16: Writing, Reading, and Personality with Anne Bogel
Nothing inspires me to be creative quite like a good book! I’m having a bit of a fangirl moment today, because one of my podcast heroes is this week’s guest. Anne Bogel is the Modern Mrs. Darcy and host of the “What Should I Read Next?” Podcast. Anne’s podcast...
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Smart Creative Episode 3: Sales For Creative Business Owners
This episode was recorded as a live Facebook interview - you can watch the video or listen to the audio recording below! [smart_track_player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/howtocreate/Smart_Creative_Episode_3_mixdown.mp3" title="Smart Creative Episode 3: Sales For...
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Episode 15: Creativity as a Side Hustle with Emylee Williams
“Is this Art?” I am sure many creative entrepreneurs and business owners have struggled with this thought. Can art actually be strategic? Do you even want to make your art into a business? I am so excited to dive into this subject and so many different explorations of...
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Smart Creative Episode 2: Why That Productivity System Didn’t Work For You
To reserve you spot in our free "3 Smart Ways to Grow Your Creative Brand" training on Monday May 14th, click here! The reason that productivity systems don’t work for creatives is that we have this a special "X factor" that can’t be necessarily planned out...let’s...
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Episode 14: Letting The Inner Creative Genius Out with Angelica Suarez
There is a little bit of creative genius in all of us, but sometimes we need a little help expressing it. Angelica Suarez loves to sit in the space between the creative and the strategic. Angelica is an illustrator, entrepreneur, small business strategist, and a mom...
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Episode 13: Creating Courageously with Kate Swoboda
What is holding you back creatively? For many of us, we have fears and doubts that inhibit our ability to create. Where do you often feel “stuck,” and are you ready to break the fear cycle? I have great news for you then! My guest on the show today is Kate Swoboda,...
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