Ep 11 - Saying Yes and Then Figuring It Out with Alli K

About this episode

Alli K discusses her journey in building a sustainable creative career and the importance of saying yes before everything is figured out.

In this episode of Embracing the Shift, Erin and Stacy sit down with Alli K, artist and founder of Alli K Design, for an honest conversation about creativity, identity, and what it really looks like to build a sustainable creative career over time. Alli shares her journey from calligraphy and wedding work to large-scale murals, published art books, international projects, and why so much of her growth came from saying yes before everything felt figured out. Together, they talk about imposter syndrome, evolving beyond a single label, and the tension between creativity and business, especially in a world that rewards speed and visibility. Alli opens up about building slowly, trusting your instincts, redefining success, and why stepping away from routine — through creative retreats, hands-on art, and intentional rest — has been essential to staying inspired. This episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be loud or rushed, and that sometimes the biggest shifts happen when you allow yourself to expand without abandoning who you’ve always been. Follow Alli K: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allikdesign/ Follow the show on Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Erin, Stacy

Guest: Alli K.

Topics covered

• creativity
• identity
• sustainable creative career
• imposter syndrome
• business and creativity
• trusting instincts
• redefining success
• intentional rest

Keywords

• calligraphy
• wedding work
• murals
• art books
• international projects
• creative retreats

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Saying Yes and Then Figuring It Out, Embracing the Shift

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