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"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal

Virginia Leigh Studio

The Textile Creative explores creativity as a vital, sustaining practice — one rooted in skill, material engagement, and thoughtful attention. Hosted by Virginia Wygal, designer, former Director of Product Development in the garment industry, and longtime educator, the podcast offers grounded, intelligent conversations about what it means to live a creative life with ambition without surrendering to hustle culture or empty productivity narratives. Drawing on decades of experience with

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37: Staying the Course

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/08/20

Staying the Course Holding Steadyin Your Creative Business During Slow Times In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, hosted by Virginia Wygal, we take a final look at the challenging moments of running a creative business during slow and uncertain times. Virginia shares personal insights and practical advice on ‘staying the course’ by focusing on clarity, alignment, and intentional action. She emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with your 'why' and vision to navigate

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36: Quietly Building Behind the Scenes During Slow Times

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/08/12

Quietly Building Behind the Scenes Harnessing Slow Times for Future Success in Creative Business In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal guides fabric creatives through navigating slow market periods by focusing on behind-the-scenes work essential for long-term success. She highlights the importance of building a strong foundation, maintaining flexibility, and experimenting with new ideas. Virginia draws parallels between business growth and baking bread,

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18:15

35: Connecting With Your Audience in Tough Times

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/08/05

Connecting With Your Audience Staying Connected with Your Audience in Tough Times In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores how to stay connected with your audience during uncertain market conditions. Emphasizing the importance of consistent engagement, Virginia advises not to retreat but to be visibly present and supportive to your audience. She shares strategies to offer value and build trust without pushing for sales, using platforms like social media,

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34: Understanding the Current Market

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/07/29

Understanding the Current Market Navigating Market Uncertainty: Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal addresses the current market challenges facing creative entrepreneurs. She outlines a four-part series to help navigate these uncertain times, beginning with understanding the current market. Virginia emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the natural cycles of the economy, recognizing media-driven fear versus

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33: Where's the Office? Creating the Perfect Workspace

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/07/22

Where’s the Office? Crafting Your Ideal Workspace: Flexibility and Creativity in Focus In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses the importance of creating an ideal workspace that aligns with individual creativity and business goals. Virginia shares insights from her own studio setup, emphasizing the freedom and flexibility that come with running her own business. She breaks down how to effectively design a workspace that fosters productivity and

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21:14

32: Borrow My Diploma

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/07/15

Borrow My Diploma Borrowing the Diploma: Fast-Track Your Creative Business Growth In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal shares her passion for continuous learning and reveals the concept of 'borrowing the diploma.' She explains how learning from the experiences, successes, and failures of others can significantly speed up your business growth. Virginia highlights the importance of observing and adapting the strategies of those ahead, alongside, and behind you on

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18:10

31: Success is a Decision

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/07/08

Success is a Decision Success is a Series of Decisions: Exploring Creative Journeys with Virginia Wygal In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the transformative concept that success is a series of decisions you make every day. With a focus on creativity, fabric design, and business, Virginia shares her journey from a downsizing to building a thriving fabric-based business. She emphasizes how success is not just about reaching big milestones but about the

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30: Rest Is Not A Luxury

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/07/01

Rest Is Not a Luxury Rest: The Essential Ingredient for Creativity and Business Success In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal discusses the crucial role of rest in maintaining creativity and achieving business success. Virginia shares her personal experiences with the challenges of the past few weeks, highlighting the importance of intentional rest. Drawing inspiration from Michael Hyatt's approach to planning time off, Virginia explores five key questions that

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29: Organizing Your Inspiration

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/06/24

Organizing Your Inspiration Turning Inspiration into Action: Organizing Creative Ideas In part three of the Textile Creative Podcast's inspiration series, Virginia Wygal explores how to take the inspiration you've gathered and turn it into actionable creative projects. Virginia discusses the importance of creating and maintaining both physical and digital inspiration boards, as well as her personal methods for organizing and categorizing creative ideas. She shares practical tips on using

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28: Your Scouting List for Cool Ideas

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/06/18

Your Scouting List For Cool Ideas! The where and how to find inspiration when you need it most. Uncovering Inspiration: 9 Unexpected Places to Spark Your Creativity In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal explores the crucial role of inspiration in the creative process and shares nine unique places to find it. From architecture and nature to travel and fashion history, Virginia explains how everyday objects, storytelling, mood, and even music can fuel your

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27: Make Your Inspiration Count

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/06/10

Make Your Inspiration Count Turning Creative Ideas into Reality In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses the common plight of having brilliant ideas but struggling to take action. She emphasizes the importance of transforming inspiration into tangible progress through small, actionable steps. Virginia shares practical tips like capturing ideas immediately, embracing imperfect progress, setting daily action goals, and celebrating small victories. She

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26: 3 Hot Takes That’ll Help You Start Your Business

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/06/03

26: 3 Hot Takes That’ll Help You Start Your BusinessEmbracing Imperfection Might Be the Best Thing for Your Creative Business In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal encourages creators and entrepreneurs to push past their fears and take action, even if things aren't perfect. Sharing personal anecdotes and inspirations from successful entrepreneurs like Barbara Corcoran and Marie Forleo, Virginia introduces three powerful mantras: 'Start before you're ready,' 'You

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25: The Importance of Community in Your Creative...

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/05/27

The Importance of Community in Your Creative Business The Power of Community in Growing Your Creative Fabric Business In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal discusses the critical importance of having a supportive, like-minded community for fabric creatives. She explores how connecting with others who share similar struggles and goals can provide invaluable support, motivation, and practical advice for growing a creative business. Virginia shares her own

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24: A 21st Century Look at Productivity for Creative...

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/05/20

A 21st Century Look at Productivity in Creative Business Sustainable Productivity for Creative Entrepreneurs: Finding Your Natural Rhythm In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the concept of sustainable productivity tailored for creative entrepreneurs in the 21st century. Virginia challenges the traditional 'hustle harder' mindset by advocating for building a natural rhythm in your work that fosters both productivity and creativity without the risk of

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23: Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Balancing Creativity...

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/05/13

Left Brain vs. Right Brain: Balancing Creativity and Business Tasks Balancing Creativity and Business as a Fabric Entrepreneur In this episode of 'The Textile Creative Podcast,' Virginia Wygal addresses the common struggle of balancing creative and business tasks for fabric entrepreneurs. She discusses the importance of dedicating time to both sides, simplifying processes in the beginning, and how structure can free up more time for creative work. She shares her personal experiences and

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26:09

22: Taking Creative Risks with Intention

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/05/06

Taking Creative Risks with Intention Embracing Creative Risks in Fabric Art In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the concept of taking risks in the creative process, particularly in the context of fabric art. She challenges traditional notions of risk as synonymous with failure and instead presents it as a tool for growth, exploration, and intentional expansion. Virginia discusses various forms of risk, including thoughtful exploration, pushing

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21: Owning Your Expertise: Using Discontent as a...

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/04/29

Owning Your Expertise: Using Discontent as a Compass (Part 2 of 2) Embracing Discontent: A Compass for Creative Growth In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal explores the often overlooked power of discontent in the creative journey. Highlighting that discomfort is not something to avoid but rather a guide signaling areas for growth and realignment. Virginia shares her personal experiences of facing discontent and using it to refine her creative business and

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20: Owning Your Expertise: Stepping into Your Role as...

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/04/22

Owning Your Expertise: Stepping into Your Role as a Creative and Finding Your Place in the Creative World (Part 1 of 2)Embrace Your Expertise: Owning Your Creative Journey In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal reflects on the importance of owning your expertise and stepping confidently into your creative role. Drawing from her own experiences, Virginia discusses the common fears and hesitations that hold creatives back and how understanding your unique journey can

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19: Planning for the Seasonal Ebbs and Flows of Business

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/04/15

E19 Show Notes Planning for Seasonal Ebbs and Flows of Business Managing Seasonal Ebb and Flow in Your Creative Business In this episode of the Textile Creative Podcast, host Virginia Wygal discusses how creative businesses, like her sewing firm, experience natural ebbs and flows in demand. Virginia shares strategies for balancing these fluctuations through diversifying product offerings, meticulous planning, and record-keeping. She highlights the importance of preparedness for busy

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20:45

18: Your Creative Business Map: Why Knowing Your...

"The Textile Creative" with Virginia Wygal ·

2025/04/08

Your Creative Business Map: Why Knowing Your Destination Isn’t Enough Navigating Your Creative Business Journey In this episode of The Textile Creative Podcast, Virginia Wygal addresses the overwhelm that many creative entrepreneurs feel when building their businesses. She uses a road trip metaphor to illustrate the importance of focusing on the next small step rather than the daunting end goal. Virginia shares personal experiences and practical steps to help break down big visions into

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