{"podcast":{"title":"Two Cranky Creatives: Real Talk & Practical Advice for Surface Designers and Creative Entrepreneurs","slug":"two-cranky-creatives-real-talk-practical-advice-for-surface-designers-and-creative-entrepreneurs-7122689","podcast_index_feed_id":7122689,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/544027/rss","website_url":"https://twocrankycreatives.libsyn.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/2/8/9/a289d04246c6aea2e55e3c100dce7605/TwoCrankyCreatives_Logo-3000px.png","author":"Toni Federico","episode_count":43,"summary":"In Two Cranky Creatives, two seasoned creative entrepreneurs, Carrie & Toni, pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of building a creative business. Expect unfiltered, real talk about the challenges, victories, and everything in between that comes with being a creative entrepreneur. Whether you're a fellow creative or just curious about the creative hustle, join us for candid conversations that go beyond the usual sugar-coated advice.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-cranky-creatives-real-talk-practical-advice-for-surface-designers-and-creative-entrepreneurs-7122689"},"episode":{"title":"REDUX: Pitching Schedules and Seasonal Design w/Mandy Corcoran","slug":"redux-pitching-schedules-and-seasonal-design-w-mandy-corcoran","published_at":"2025-12-17T06:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-cranky-creatives-real-talk-practical-advice-for-surface-designers-and-creative-entrepreneurs-7122689/redux-pitching-schedules-and-seasonal-design-w-mandy-corcoran","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-cranky-creatives-real-talk-practical-advice-for-surface-designers-and-creative-entrepreneurs-7122689","url":"https://32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176.libsyn.com/redux-pitching-schedules-and-seasonal-design-wmandy-corcoran","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/32a57d52-77d8-47e1-911f-2ece74895176/Mandy_Rerun.mp3?dest-id=4689977","summary":"REDUX: In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives , hosts Carrie Cantwell and Toni Federico are joined by Mandy Corcoran of Amanda Grace Design. Together, they unpack the ins and outs of pitching schedules in art licensing and explain why working smarter and crankier matters. You'll also hear why small companies might be your licensing sweet spot over those intimidating big-box stores. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: Why you should be designing one season ahead to stay relevant and competitive The benefits of designing for seasons, not holidays - timeless over timely Real-world experience pitching art in an ever-changing industry Whether you're just starting out or deep into licensing, this episode will leave you feeling prepared, proactive, and just the right amount of cranky. References Mentioned Notion Mable Tan's Newsletter Mandy Corcoran… Hey there! I'm Mandy Corcoran, the creative force behind Amanda Grace Design. With a deep passion for turning art into seamless patterns, I'm here to help artists like you merge creativity with technology and transform those artistic dreams into thriving businesses. My journey in surface pattern design is all about making tech tools fun and accessible, turning the transition from sketch to digital masterpiece into an exhilarating adventure. Through my courses, eduletters, and engaging reels, I'm dedicated to helping you streamline your processes so you can focus on what you truly love: creating. Let's dive into the vibrant world of digital art together and manifest those wild creative visions into reality. Ready to turn your art from under appreciated to unstoppable? Let's do this! Website: amandagracedesign.com Instagram: instagram.com/amandagracedesign Procreate Patterns Unleashed (affiliate link for Toni) Two Cranky Creatives…","meta_description":"REDUX: In this episode of Two Cranky Creatives , hosts Carrie Cantwell and Toni Federico are joined by Mandy Corcoran of Amanda Grace Design. Together, th…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2802,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/two-cranky-creatives-real-talk-practical-advice-for-surface-designers-and-creative-entrepreneurs-7122689/episodes/redux-pitching-schedules-and-seasonal-design-w-mandy-corcoran/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/two-cranky-creatives-real-talk-practical-advice-for-surface-designers-and-creative-entrepreneurs-7122689/redux-pitching-schedules-and-seasonal-design-w-mandy-corcoran.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}