Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast: the Podcast of the Indie Business Network

Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast: the Podcast of the Indie Business Network

Author: Donna Maria Coles Johnson July 15, 2026 Duration: 0:00

Welcome to the Indie Business Lifestyle Podcast! If you've been with me for a while, you know that our podcast has been part of the Indie Business community for more than two decades. While the name has evolved from Indie Business Podcast to Indie Business Lifestyle, the mission remains the same: to encourage, equip, and inspire you to build and lead a meaningful business that complements your life. I've kept the original podcast feed, so every episode we've created over the years is still in one place. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering the show, you'll find a library of conversations designed to help you build a profitable business and a fulfilling life—without compromising either.

3 Reasons to Listen and Subscribe to Indie Business Lifestyle

When you subscribe to Indie Business Lifestyle, you'll discover how to:

  • Design your life first—and build a profitable business that supports it.
  • Lead and grow a sustainable business that complements your lifestyle instead of competing with it.
  • Apply proven business principles and practical strategies in ways that align with your unique goals, values, and vision for success.

Whether you're making candles, soap, skincare, jewelry, specialty foods, or any other handcrafted product, you'll find practical ideas, honest conversations, and lasting encouragement to help you grow with confidence.

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Thanks for Listening!

Thank you for being part of this community. I'm honored to walk alongside you as you build your best business, live your best life, and create a meaningful legacy.

If you enjoy the show, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, leave a review, and share your favorite episodes with a fellow entrepreneur. And if you'd like to connect with thousands of makers and product entrepreneurs who believe business should support life — not the other way around — be sure to click here learn more about how you can take advantage of the benefits offered by the Indie Business Network.

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Donna Maria Coles Johnson hosts the Indie Business Podcast, a resource for creative entrepreneurs who build their livelihoods from their craft. This isn't about abstract theory; it's the tangible, often gritty reality of running a small business centered on handmade goods and independent making. Each episode features a conversation with an American maker who has navigated the unique challenges of turning passion into profit. You'll hear firsthand accounts of product development, marketing on a shoestring budget, the complexities of e-commerce, and the personal resilience required to persevere. The discussions go beyond simple success stories to explore the lessons learned from setbacks, the evolution of a brand, and the practical strategies that actually work in a crowded marketplace. Tune in for honest talk about sales, sourcing, work-life balance, and the community that sustains the indie business spirit. This podcast serves as both a compass and a companion for anyone on the path to building a sustainable, creative enterprise, offering actionable insights and genuine inspiration directly from the voices who are living it every day.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Indie Business Podcast
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Pam Rodgers of Stella Chroma [Maker Stories: Episode 69: Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:01
Welcome to Episode 69 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Pam Rodgers of Stella Chroma, a nail polish brand in Richmond, Indiana. Pam started her business in 2012, and today, she manages…
Maker Stories: Episode 68: Amber Malcom of Shabby Chick [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:50
Welcome to Episode 68 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Amber Malcom of Shabby Chick Cleaners in Duncan, Oklahoma. After being in business for just over three years, Amber has already a…
Maker Stories: Episode 67: Sandy Engels of The Purple Sage [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:25
Welcome to Episode 67 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Sandy Engels of The Purple Sage in Ethel, Louisiana. Sandy purchased her brand from another entrepreneur eight years ago, shortly…
Maker Stories: Episode 66: Zondra Wilson of Blu Skin Care [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:07
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Zondra Wilson of Blu Skin Care in Los Angeles, California. Zondra started her business after a career as a television news anchor…
Maker Stories: Episode 64: Michael McPolin of Birch & Main [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:38
Welcome to Episode 64 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Michael McPolin of Birch & Main (now Roote Official) in Port Jefferson, New York. Michael has tons of professional experience in…
Maker Stories: Episode 62: Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals [Podcast] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:47
Welcome to Episode 62 of the Indie Business Podcast! Today’s Maker Story introduces you to Valerie Reed of Valana Minerals in Pahoa, Hawaii and San Diego, California. Valerie is the founder, CEO, and lead formulator at V…