with host artist Miriam Schulman
Christine Mighion is not just a jewelry artist—she’s proof that putting your art production first can change the game. We talked about building a sustainable art business, ditching designer-thinking, and embracing the role of artist with pride. She shares how shifting her mindset around pricing, messaging, and email marketing helped her increase sales by 25%—even during a typically slow season. And yes, we did a full-on unboxing because I genuinely love her work (and paid for it!).
“You can have all the goals in the world, but if you’re not producing work, and if you’re not getting people to your website, those goals aren’t going to happen.” – Christine Mighion
In this podcast, you will discover…
- Discover why being a maker-first can be your biggest strength
- Learn how to shift from hustle to intentional growth
- Find out how to use your values to attract your ideal collectors
“I feel that it’s really important with the work that I do and the experience that I have that my prices should be reflective of that.” – Christine Mighion
Links Mentioned
📖 Artpreneur, by Miriam Schulman: The go-to handbook for artists aspiring to turn their passion into a sustainable and profitable career. This book offers inspiring stories and practical advice that empower artists to embrace a confident mindset and follow a clear path to creative and financial freedom.
🧑🏻🎨Artist Incubator Coaching: Transform your art business by implementing the 5-part passion to profit framework so that you can finally earn a sustainable income from your art (even if you hate posting on social media)
💍Shop Christine’s jewelry here: Handmade eco-friendly recycled gold and silver fine jewelry.
🎙️Slowmade Podcast: Slowmade is a nourishing space for jewelry artists that supports your desire to create a more soulful, handcrafted business, and life.
🎨Slowmade Podcast ft. Lynn Samis: You’ll hear Lynn talk about the joy of finding her unique voice, stepping into the third act of her life as a successful artist, and how she feels her paintings almost guide her—revealing the story they want to tell. She also shares the importance of being in community with other artists and not letting fear hold you back.
Books!
About Christine
Since 2004, Christine Mighion has been hand crafting each piece of jewelry in her Northern Indiana studio. Using gold, silver, semi-precious and precious stones, her line is a balanced vision of organic and modern. Imperfections and irregularities that mimic the course of nature greatly inspire Christine. Her jewelry has been featured in numerous national and international fashion and lifestyle magazines including Lucky, Shape, Vogue, and The Knot.
To serve her community of fellow jewelry artists, Christine launched the Slowmade Podcast in November 2023 and the Slowmade Collective later the following year. Through engaging conversations and shared experiences, the Slowmade Podcast and Collective provides a space for learning and growth, helping jewelry artists navigate the challenges and triumphs of building meaningful, sustainable businesses.
About the host, Miriam Schulman
Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.
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Listener shout out of the week!
It gave me the courage to shoot for the moon, the information and guidance I’d never found before, and the community I didn’t know I needed so much!
~ Lynn Samis
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