Hobby To Hustle Podcast

Hobby To Hustle Podcast

Author: Gemma Dillon & Candace Lam Language: English Episodes: 30
Ever had a creative passion that you secretly dreamt of turning into something more? That's the space where Hobby To Hustle Podcast lives. Hosted by Gemma Dillon and Candace Lam, both of whom are navigating their own business journeys, this conversation feels like sitting down with two friends who get it. They don't just talk about the highlight reel of entrepreneurship; they dig into the real, often messy, work behind it. You'll hear them unpack the mental hurdles, like that nagging feeling of imposter syndrome, and share genuine excitement over the small wins that actually mean everything. This isn't about abstract theory. It's a practical, empathetic look at what it takes to build something from the ground up, tailored for makers, artists, and anyone with a side project that has heart. Tuning into this podcast means getting a blend of hard-won advice, relatable stories, and the kind of encouragement that makes the next step feel possible. It’s for anyone who’s ever looked at their hobby and wondered, "What if?"
Episodes
Mid Year Round up | Ep. 29 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:21
In this episode, we're wrapping up our podcast for this season with a mid year round up. Links:The Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artists starting businessesThe Class to Course Method | Membership for artists teach…
Personality traits of successful biz owners | Episode 28 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:23
In this episode we're chatting about what we think makes a successful art business owner. Whilst not all of these traits are essential, we definitely think they're helpful to have.Links:From Yours Truly Studio website |…
Hustle to Hobby | Ep. 27 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:53
As a business owner it's sometimes hard to make time for yourself. Today we're talking about hobbies and how to build some personal downtime into your schedule.Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and…
S(E)O overlooked | Ep. 26 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:36
In this week's episode we're talking about SEO. What is it, how do you use it as an artist, and why is it so helpful to utilise as an artist? It's an overlooked marketing method and so this isn't an episode to be missed.…
Going outside your comfort zone | Ep. 25 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:54
In this week's mini episode Gemma is talking all about comfort zones, including signs that you're working outside your comfort zone already, benefits of working outside of your comfort zone and why working outside your c…
How to support fellow creatives | Ep. 24 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:23
We love to support our fellow creatives, and here are some of our ideas to support each other!Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to…
What to do when you're struggling to focus | Ep. 23 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:13
Do you ever sit down and you just can't see to get anything done? In this episode we've got a bunch of suggestions of what to do when you can't "do" anything.Links:Lofi to listen to whilst creating calligraphy | Gemma's…
How we came to be | Ep. 22 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:58
An episode about how our friendship and podcast came to be!Links:From Yours Truly Studio website | Cute stationery and merchandiseThe Lazy Planner | A flexible annual plannerThe Pens to Profit Club | Membership for artis…
Hopefully Next Year It'll be Better | Ep. 21 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:42
This week we're going over our year end wrap up including how we felt about the year, what went well and what plans we have for the year ahead.Links:Try SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's af…
Why social media sucks (and what to do instead) | Ep. 20 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:12
This week we're talking about the downsides with social media and ways to market your products and services without it.Links:Try SmarterQueue | Use this link to get a double length trial (Gem's affiliate link)From Yours…