Hiatus is over.

We're Back! with Liz Crowder Serota

A Special Holiday Single

This week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. <a href="https://www.karenhallion.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon!</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sartorialgeek" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We’d also like to thank some special Patreon supporters: Sharon, Katie, Andrea, Casey, Stefanie, and Miranda.</a> We could not be more excited to welcome Kerry Frances back, and for something so special! You may remember Kerry from <a href="http://sartorialgeek.com/knives-out-with-kerry-frances/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode 91</a>, where she talked about starring in her first movie—freaking Knives Out! Now Kerry is back to celebrate the release of her first single, titled “For Christmas.” You can listen wherever you normally listen to music, like right here on <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5NzkSRmyCaer2j6Q19yLYG?si=NYkkGRDAS9iJmwICwy1rZQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>. There’s nothing like a little Christmas music to get you in the holiday spirit. Thanks for listening, enjoy your holidays, and stay nerdy! Special thanks to our executive producers for this episode <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>, <a href="https://kalellefandommonthly.cratejoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kal-Elle</a>, <a href="http://loganarchchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Hallion</a>.

For Christmas with Kerry Frances

Ray Ray Paints a Portrait

The End of our Small Biz Series

The Geeky Hostess

We’d like to give a big thank you to this week’s sponsor, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loganarchchicago/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>! Check out their Chicago-based shop for all of your geeky and nostalgic needs. Continuing our small business series, this week we’re chatting with The Geeky Hostess, Tara Theoharis.&nbsp; Tara and I chat about the journeys both of our businesses/brands have been through, from our hopeful beginnings to creating full time to taking a step back so we could have a paycheck. If you run a business or brand and feel like you need a change but don’t want to “fail,” I hope you feel less alone after listening to this episode. And please reach out to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/geekyhostess/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@geekyhostess</a> or me if you’d like to chat! Have a great week, and stay nerdy. Special thanks to our executive producers for this episode <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>, <a href="https://kalellefandommonthly.cratejoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kal-Elle</a>, <a href="http://loganarchchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Hallion</a>.

Pivoting Isn’t Failing with Tara Theoharis

Better Business Systems, Processes, and Support are out there.

This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://geeklery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geeklery</a>, the small batch fandom jewelry brand of your dreams. Make sure to follow them<a href="https://www.instagram.com/geeklery/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @geeklery</a> because their small batch collections change often! Have you ever hired a VA? Thought of working with one? Even know what that is? If you’re a tired or overwhelmed business owner, this episode is for you. If you’re very organized and like helping other people stay organized, this episode is also for you! Andra Hermann of Pixie Pickaxe Creative walks us through the wild world of Virtual Assistants. She tells us about her unexpected journey to becoming a VA and explains the ways a well-suited VA can help businesses of any size. Honestly, recording this episode made me wish I had hired help like this ten years ago! To learn more about Andra and her VA business, follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pixiepickaxe/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and head to her <a href="http://pixiepickaxe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>. Have a great week, and stay nerdy! Special thanks to our executive producers for this episode <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>, <a href="https://kalellefandommonthly.cratejoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kal-Elle</a>, <a href="http://loganarchchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Hallion</a>.

Hire a VA with Pixie Pickaxe Creative

Your Friendly Neighborhood Publicist

<a href="http://www.nw-nerd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thank you, NW Nerd, for sponsoring today’s episode! NW Nerd is a podcast chronicling the people and the passions that make geek life so great. These are the stories that make us nerds. Listen wherever you listen to podcasts and follow online at @nw_nerd.</a> For our third episode in this SG Small Business series, please welcome your friendly neighborhood publicist Kosi Harris. Before I started working with Kosi, I really didn’t understand the difference between PR and marketing. Thankfully I had Kosi to explain that to me, and luckily now you do, too! I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Kosi in different ways over the past few years, and I’m really glad you get to meet her now. If you’re considering expanding your business with publicity, I hope this episode gives you some insight into questions to ask yourself ahead of time and ways to get your business ready for PR. If you have any questions or would like to inquire about working with her, please follow Kosi at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kosi_harris_pr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@kosi_harris_pr</a>.&nbsp; Have a great week, and stay nerdy! Special thanks to our executive producers for this episode <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>, <a href="https://kalellefandommonthly.cratejoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kal-Elle</a>, <a href="http://loganarchchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Hallion</a>. <a href="http://sartorialgeek.com/category/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">If you enjoyed this episode, you might love the rest of our episodes! Click here to browse the archives</a>.

Understanding PR with Kosi Harris

Take a Stroll with Me

If you’re looking for fun ways to sport your geekiness, may we recommend <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>. Galaxy Gear Boutique is the place to go for ready-to-ship items like headbands, scarves, and scrunchies to custom sewn clothing items like gloves, kimonos, and leggings. Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/galaxygearboutique/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@GalaxyGearBoutique</a> for the latest! Welcome to the second episode of our SG Small Business series with special guest Mallory Shoemaker! Mallory and I have been working together for years, and I’m so excited to talk with her about the behind the scenes of being a creative. We talk all about the whirlwind of doing all kinds of creative projects at all kinds of capacities: hobby, freelance, and full time! If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by creative possibility, this episode is for you. If you’ve ever felt like every other creative person must have a path straight from the heavens and you’re constantly struggling to find the way, this episode is for you. If you feel alone on your creative journey, we hope you fell less alone after chatting with us. Also! Mallory has a <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/malarayofsunshine/take-a-stroll-with-me-a-book-of-poetry?ref=nav_search&amp;result=project&amp;term=take%20a%20stroll%20with%20me" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kickstarter</a> that you should absolutely check out (and share and back if you can!). Alright, friends. Have a great week, and stay nerdy. Special thanks to our executive producers for this episode <a href="https://geeklery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geeklery</a>, <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>, <a href="http://www.nw-nerd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NW Nerd Podcast</a>, <a href="http://loganarchchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>, <a href="https://kalellefandommonthly.cratejoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kal-Elle</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Hallion</a>. <a href="http://sartorialgeek.com/category/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">If you enjoyed this episode, you might love the rest of our episodes! Click here to browse the archives</a>.

Creative Whirlwind with Mallory Shoemaker

Side Gig vs. Full Time

This week’s episode is sponsored by the wonderful geeky illustrator Karen Hallion. <a href="https://www.karenhallion.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to check out her beautiful art and her Patreon!</a> This episode marks the beginning of a special series dedicated to our geeky small business owners. Each week for the next (?) weeks, we’re chatting with fellow nerdy business owners about the behind the scenes of running their brands. Our hope is to help each other prepare for the holiday season and feel less alone in this chaotic journey of entrepreneurship. First up is Rose del Vecchio, co-founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fanmailbox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FanMailBox</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theboxofshadows" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Charmed: Box of Shadows</a>. In this episode Rose and I discuss the different forms our business ownership has taken: as a hobby, as a full time job, and as a side gig while working various hourly/salaried positions. We talk about the difficulties in trying to have enough time and energy to do *everything* as well as the perceived shame in not running your business full time. I hope this conversation is helpful to anyone trying to navigate how to pay themselves while also following their dreams. And if there’s anything specific you’d like us to cover in this series, please let me know! Have a great week, and stay nerdy. Special thanks to our executive producers for this episode <a href="https://geeklery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Geeklery</a>, <a href="https://galaxy-gear-boutique.myshopify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Galaxy Gear Boutique</a>, <a href="http://www.nw-nerd.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NW Nerd Podcast</a>, <a href="http://loganarchchicago.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoganArch</a>, <a href="https://kalellefandommonthly.cratejoy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kal-Elle</a>, and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/khallion" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Karen Hallion</a>. <a href="http://sartorialgeek.com/category/podcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">If you enjoyed this episode, you might love the rest of our episodes! Click here to browse the archives</a>.

SG Business School with Rose del Vecchio

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