Aly Harte Podcast

This is my podcast to help you creatively! Use code ALYFAVES at the checkout when purchasing my ebook ‘ a creatives cheat sheet to personal branding’ https://www.alyharte.com/teaching/p/a-creatives-cheatsheet-to-personal-brandingIn this episode we discuss What does it mean to make art for the good of others?In this episode, I’m talking about creating from a place that begins with you — your voice, your story, your honesty — and then shaping that work so it can truly serve and resonate with someone else.Making art “for others” doesn’t mean people-pleasing. It doesn’t mean chasing trends or diluting your truth. It means creating with intention. It means asking: How can this help? How can this connect? How can this make someone feel seen?In this conversation, I share:Why authentic art always starts with self-awarenessHow to shift from self-expression to shared experienceWhat makes artwork resonate on a deeper levelPractical ways to create with generosity instead of egoEncouragement for new artists who want to make meaningful workIf you're just starting out — or feeling unsure about your voice — this is your reminder that your perspective matters. The goal isn’t to impress everyone. The goal is to move someone.Art can comfort.Art can challenge.Art can remind people they’re not alone.And that begins with one honest creator willing to share.If this speaks to you, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. What does making art “for others” mean to you?

What really happens when you go full time with your art practice?My latest podcast episode about my year in 2025. It has been an exciting and challenging one. Full of new opportunities, new clients, new records reached in my YouTube. Enjoy and subscribe to my YouTube for more episodes or my podcast ' the aly harte podcast ' where I support you to becoming your most creative self.After 16 years as an artist—and three years of balancing my art business alongside other work—I’m sharing a candid 2025 round-up of what it’s actually been like to commit fully to my creative practice. This episode covers both the highlights and the hard truths: the growth, the doubts, the unexpected wins, the financial and emotional challenges, and the lessons I could only learn by living them.This isn’t a “quit your job and everything works out” story. It’s a grounded reflection for artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable creative businesses without losing themselves in the process.In this episode, we explore:What changed (and what didn’t) when art became my full-time workThe internal shifts required to sustain a long-term creative practiceThe challenges no one really talks about when you go all inWhy knowing yourself is just as important as knowing your strategyQuestions to ask yourself before (or while) building a creative businessIf you’re an artist navigating part-time growth, considering going full time, or already there and wondering “is this normal?”, this conversation is for you.This podcast is for creatives who want to understand their creativity deeply, build with intention, and create a business that supports their life—not the other way around.

🎧 The Art of Selling Art (and Other Things)A podcast for creatives, dreamers, and late bloomers ready to build something real.Hosted by a 42-year-old self-made artist, mother of three, and creative entrepreneur with 16 years of experience growing a business from the ground up — The Art of Selling Art (and Other Things) is your space to explore what it really means to live creatively, build with purpose, and grow a business (and a life) that’s truly your own.Whether you’re a young creative just starting out, or someone later in life finally giving yourself permission to follow your passion — this podcast is for you. Here, we talk about art, business, authenticity, and the messy, beautiful process of becoming your best self.Expect real conversations, practical insights, soulful encouragement, and the reminder that it’s never too late (or too early) to start.🌱 You don’t need a big break — you just need to begin.#TheArtOfSellingArt (unique to your brand — use every time!)#CreativeBusiness#AuthenticLiving#CreativityUnlocked#StartFromScratch#PurposeDrivenCreative#ArtAndSoul#GrowFromTheGroundUp#BuildWithHeart#CreativeJourney#YoungCreatives#LateBloomersClub#MumsWhoCreate#MumsInBusiness#WomenWhoCreate#CreativeMinds#SoulLedBusiness#PassionToProfit#ArtistEntrepreneur#SellYourArt#CreativeConfidence#AuthenticBusiness#CreativeFreedom#CreativeEmpowerment#MindfulMarketing#StorytellingForBusiness#CreativityIsPower#HeartCenteredBusiness#RealTalkForCreatives

Aly shares her top ways to journey grief for when you get up in the morning until you hit the pillow at night. Her father died the week before her 8th birthday making grief a "friend" for many years. Use the practical Aly shares and take this 10 minutes to feel less alone as you journey loss no matter what stage you are at. Follow and subscribe for more of Aly's content.

Andrew Trimble is best known for his expertise on the rugby pitch sporting an Ulster or Irish rugby jersey. I have known him a long time and loved this opportunity to hear about his ability to utilise skills and mindsets from a professional sports career into a tech company where he is the Founder and CEO. Married to Anna and has three kids who keep him busy. You'll enjoy the fun as well as depth of this interview. www.alyharte.com

Pete Snodden, radio presenter and broadcaster, Northern Irish personality and a very focused family man. I have met Pete a number of times through my husband. His excitement for life and honesty around his father’s death is worth a listen. A great start to my new series ‘Stepping Into Your Space’! www.alyharte.com

This episode is dedicated to my previous PA Gemma who sadly passed away at the end of last year. She was one of the first to organise my calendar! I am so thankful to her and to my current PA Sharon for teaching me that it is ok to plan in advance. Even if things happen and it doesn't always work out as planned, that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t try! An organised life will help with growth, ideas put into written form and shared will bring back energy that will carry you. This episode I am alongside you about why creatives don’t always like to plan and how we can change our mind-set for the better. www.alyharte.com

Wow! That’s a hard working title if ever I saw one. This week I start my 2022 as I mean to go on- energised, accepting of myself and growing deeper into my work, with my friendships and in every part of my life inside and outside the art studio. I am living proof that a little less social media can enhance your practice and help to keep the flippancy of the online world a little further from your creative flow. I explain how and why I am motivated to keep this quiet life up. Also mentioned are some of my very exciting guests this year. Enjoy and please do subscribe so you don’t miss the weekly content I share. www.alyharte.com

Recently I had a troll on my Facebook who questioned the pricing I had on an abstract work of art. Another troll followed under it asking how many I had sold. I wanted to reply and say I had sold three the previous week but I knew it would get me nowhere. Instead I worked hard on letting it float over me… after a sleepless night over thinking the price of my work which I know deep down is the right price or should even be higher. In this episode we discuss how to detect when you are pricing too low and when it is time to change. Thanks for listening. Be sure to check out my other podcasts and share with a friend who might also enjoy them. For more head over to my YouTube and give me a follow on social media @alyharte or www.alyharte.com Thanks

At times we use the term “ perfectionist” to describe ourselves when sometimes that is not the case. It can be that we are crippled by the expectation of others so we strive for praise or to feel accepted. Perfectionism can be broken down and in this episode I do that with building a creative business in mind. Settle your mind and watch your productivity grow. Thanks for listening. Be sure to check out my other podcasts and share with a friend who might also enjoy them. For more head over to my YouTube and give me a follow on social media @alyharte or www.alyharte.com Thanks

YOU are the one who will get you to where you need to be in life and in business. My honest words about kids and adults using filters to mask who their are through to me thinking my art in the hands of Rory McIlroy would be what makes me successful. It’s not!  Don’t underestimate the power of you own worth and drive.  You’ve got this. Thanks for listening. Be sure to check out my other podcasts and share with a friend who might also enjoy them. For more head over to my YouTube and give me a follow on social media @alyharte or www.alyharte.com Thanks

Five years ago Estelle Wallace and I trained together at her previous gym. At the time I had a fitness account alongside my wellbeing blog (which you can still see linked to my website) and had a ball with Estelle in her natural habitat. We also both share a love for Jesus. Estelle is a fitness trainer and her business Shrink coach is fascinating. She is an inspiration as she shares about growing her online presence through the pandemic with free YouTube workouts for all levels and abilities. She is so full of life and is deeply rooted in faith. Her gentle wisdom will see you through today and remind you that you can start anywhere and start now with changing your life physically and emotionally. Thanks for listening.  Be sure to share with a friend. 

To give full disclosure on this chat- I cried after we ended the recording. Kirsty shared thoughts about life and how we all carry wounds which we can mask- so much so that I felt like she was speaking to my soul and the tears flowed! Kirsty unravels what reflexology is and how what we have on the top of our foot is what we show the world. Underneath on the sole of our foot is where reflexology can discover many physical and emotional elements of our character and bodies. An insightful and emotive discussion. For more check on my YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and head over to www.alyharte.com Thanks for Listening.