Not What You Signed Up For

Not What You Signed Up For

November 12, 2025 · 36 min

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Joanne Pearce discusses the challenges of running a creative business and how to navigate disappointment and build resilience.

Running a creative business can be beautiful… and brutally hard.In this episode of Her Handmade Hustle Unplugged , Joanne gets honest about what happens when the dream doesn’t match the reality. When the sales are slow, the doubts creep in and you start wondering if you’re really cut out for it. Expect humour, honesty, and a few unlikely stories.. It’s a wake-up call (delivered with love!) for every maker, artist or small-business owner who’s ever felt disheartened or disappointed that things aren’t going to plan. You’ll learn how to:Push through the messy middle of businessDeal with disappointment without giving upFind purpose when progress feels slowBuild resilience and keep showing up Because it’s not about everything going right - it’s about who you become when it doesn’t. Listen now for a little tough love, a few laughs and the reminder that you’re doing better than you think. Mentioned in this episode: The Her Handmade Hustle Business Planner - designed for creative women who want to feel organised, focused and in control again (without losing their spark).👉 Grab your copy here The Mel Robbins Podcast - 8 Things To Tell Yourself Every Morning👉 Listen here This is a public…

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