The Professional Creative

Bonnie Christine brings 14 years of experience as a surface pattern designer, entrepreneur, and educator to a podcast that is specifically built for creative people trying to turn their art into a real business. The Professional Creative releases episodes on a biweekly schedule, and each one focuses on a practical aspect of building a creative career -- from marketing and promotion strategies to overcoming the mental blocks that keep artists from putting their work out there. Christine's background in surface pattern design gives the show a unique angle. She is not coming from tech or branding but from the world of textiles, licensing, and physical products, which means her business advice is grounded in an industry where many creatives actually work but few podcasts address. She talks about things like negotiating licensing deals, building an audience for handmade and designed goods, and creating passive income from creative assets. The tone is warm and encouraging without tipping into empty cheerleading. Christine shares real numbers, real setbacks, and specific strategies that she has used in her own business. She also publishes companion newsletters -- "Secrets of the Studio" for surface pattern designers and "Beneath the Surface" for creative entrepreneurs -- that extend the conversation beyond each episode. Episodes are well-structured and typically run 20 to 40 minutes, making them digestible for busy creatives who are probably listening while working in the studio. If you are an artist or maker trying to figure out the business side without losing what makes your work special, Christine speaks that language fluently.