Authentic, relatable, inspiring, informative, actionable….checks all of the key boxes!! Covering everything from mindset, business, community, healing…you’ll find something that resonates with your own journey and goals! Definitely something for everyone here no matter what type of path you’re on! @gloriachoupr

I’ve been listening to the Tillage Podcast for the past few months. I can’t get enough! As a busy creative juggling mom life, my creative business and personal endeavors, I appreciate Shirlee’s insightful episodes - I feel inspired and focused after every listen. Simple tidbits that can easily be applied to your everyday. I’ve taken the episode about 3 daily essentials to heart and it has really brought clarity and structure to my chaotic days! Thank you Shirlee!

I've been following Shirlee for about a year, and her podcast brings so much joy and positive thoughts to my day. She is honest and gives herself grace in the ups and downs of life without pretending. I appreciate her honesty and authenticity. Seeing her grow encourages me to be real with myself and give myself grace too. I love the podcast, and I hope all artists navigating the challenges of an art business give this podcast a listen!

This is definitely one of my favorite creative entrepreneurship podcasts! I listen to it while walking my dog and always come home feeling inspired and motivated. Shirlee has such a calming presence and she's so relatable. I especially appreciate her honesty about the challenges of running a creative business. I also love how Shirlee connects with her guests and encourages them to open up and share their creative journeys and lessons learned – the interviews feel like listening in on a conversation between two friends. If you're a creative entrepreneur looking for support and actionable advice, I highly recommend listening to The Tillage Podcast!

The Tillage Village is my weekly dose of creative support. Being a Solopreneuer has it’s challenges. I look forward to Shirlee’s authentic vulnerability. She knows what creatives struggle with, loneliness, decision fatigue, overwhelm. I always feel a little more encouraged after an episode 💕

This is such a wonderful podcast! I look forward to Tuesday’s new episode each week! Shirlee has such a kind and gentle way of speaking to her audience. She speaks to me on so many levels regarding the roadblocks we can have in our creative lives. I’ve learned so many helpful things from her!

Every Tuesday on my way to the gym I listen to The Tillage podcast and it feels like a warm blanket of support. It is so welcome, because right when we are all by ourselves sometimes we can have these intrusive thoughts or that voice of doubt starts to whisper in our heads and we give up on the things we know would be good for us to do - even if we don’t want to do them. The Tillage podcast just sets the tone for the opposite. Instead of giving up on my important consistent routine of going to the gym on a difficult day, I always look forward to going and I put my running shoes on because I know I will get to listen to a supportive and loving voice on the way. Basically, this podcast has helped me to go to the gym and be healthy all throughout my pregnancy and now in my 4th trimester as well. Thank you!!! Keep up the good work :) You can be super proud of yourself Shirley!

Shirlee Fisher does a wonderful job of addressing the challenges of running and exectuing a creative business. I appreciate that she is able to cover the broad aspects of being an artist of any stripe — everything from the emotional side to the nuts and bolts. Oddly enough, whatever I'm dealing with in the present moment, her podcast seems to be addressing the same issue as I am. This is truly nothing short of magic. Thanks, Shirlee. Keep on keeping on!

I always look forward to “Tuesdays with Shirley” but this episode was the best! Congratulations, Shirlee - the world needs the greatest artists and designers to teach, and now you are doing this again! Those lucky kids who get to learn from you - wow! And let’s be honest, “full time” is a random, squishy phrase based in outdated pseudo-productivity concepts. That said, you’re living as a creative 100 percent of the time, whether you’re focusing on yourself, your family, the TV, your gorgeous card designs or your very fortunate new students! Thanks for all you do.

I was an art teacher for the past 27 years. I am at a stage now where I am working to figure out what my next chapter will be. Shirlee has so many inspiring episodes that are helping me to discover where my passions are and what are the fears that are blocking me from moving forward. Congratulations on 100 episodes!! I am enjoying the journey with you!

I am SO GLAD I discovered this podcast! I love Shirlee’s calm demeanor and wise words. Listening to this podcast has really helped my mindset to stay positive and I especially love listening in the car… I truly look forward to running errands now! Her interviews with other artists are my favorite and I always take away such awesome nuggets of wisdom. If you are a creative entrepreneur, then this podcast is a MUST LISTEN!

I listened to episode 70 and thought it’d be cool to hear the story of a creative and learn more about a fixed vs growth mindset. Unfortunately, the speaker was vague and gave generic platitudes and never really got into the depths of what she was talking about. I wish the host could’ve helped with that but she just allowed the conversation to just skim the surface. Maybe it’s because of my “fixed mindset” but I didn’t really get anything from listening compared to listening or reading another generic mindset “guru”’s thoughts.

I started listening to Shirlee’s podcasts at the beginning of the year and have really gained valuable insights by the topics she’s presented. I was so impressed by the podcast where she mentioned deleting social media apps from her phone for two weeks that I decided to join her Just Do It June challenge. This was a game changer for me, I managed to jump start my creative business by finishing items that I procrastinated on for years. Shirlee chooses great guests to interview and I’m really liking the content, she’s a valuable resource for creative people who work from home.

Thanks for all of your hard work in creating this podcast!

I listen each Tuesday on my drive to and from school drop off and pickup knowing that by the end of each episode I will feel less alone, have a more positive mindset and feel inspired to keep going. Shirley graciously shares her own challenges (and the good stuff too) of building a creative business in such a relatable and encouraging way. Listening to her podcast really does feel like you are having coffee with a friend and I am pretty sure that if I ever saw her in person I would run up and hug her as if we really were friends because that is how I think of her. She has amazing guest interviews that bring that same sense of authenticity and encouragement she brings in her solo episodes. If you are looking for a creative business podcast you MUST add the Tillage Podcast to the top of your list! You will be glad you did! Thank you Shirley!

So thankful to have found Shirlee’s podcast. Her warm personality, giving heart, and keen insight make this a delight to listen to and learn in abundance!

So far, I’ve listened to over 20 episodes on the Tillage Podcast and would recommend to any creative. There have been some fantastic guest interviews - two of my favorites have been with Mable Tan and Elizabeth Silver. Shirlee asks thoughtful questions. She is vulnerable, which is not always easy, and authentic. Many times I find myself nodding and/or laughing in agreement. Thank you for showing up and making this podcast, Shirlee!

Thank you for a wonderful show that always touches my heart, soul and mind

Wherever you are on your creative journey, Shirlee and her podcast “The Tillage” is an inspiration. She is creating a community and providing inspiration and guidance on topics that think about the entire creative person, while showing her own honesty and vulnerability in the process. I am glad I came across your podcast, thank you!

I was introduced to Shirlee’s podcast while attending Immersion Live. Shirlee was one of the keynote speakers and she moved me to tears with her topic. I HAD to find her podcast. I’ve been listening to Tillage in the car during my 3 days/week commute to and from work ever since. I started with episode 1 and I’m halfway through the episodes. It just gets better and better. Great job, Shirlee.

Tuning into the Tillage Podcast every week is a quiet ritual I commit to for my sanity. Being an artist is hard and takes a lot of work. The guests that Shirlee brings on the show break it down and help me feel less alone in the struggle to “make it.” Keep going Shirlee! This podcast makes my week!

The Tillage Podcast is the highlight of my podcast feed! I’m always so excited when a new episode drops. Shirlee shows up week after week with such presence, open-heartedness, and insight into the creative process, and I am constantly impressed with how seen I feel after each episode. I was particularly impressed with how openly and courageously she shared about a recent and harrowing personal struggle with mental health, and went on to discuss how it impacted her business and how her listeners could prepare their businesses to thrive through life events like it. That honesty about her experience and thoughtfulness about how what she learned through her struggle could help others was beyond impressive to me. I also love how Shirlee shares not only mindsets and encouragement, but also clear, actionable steps to help move the needle on my tiny art business. I leave each episode feeling clear headed and cheered on! <3

The Tillage Podcast with host Shirlee Fisher is such a gift. Each week, Shirlee brings thoughtful wisdom and radical honesty that leaves me feeling seen, understood, and less alone. Shirlee courageously shares her own vulnerabilities and struggles, modeling what it means to show up fully as ourselves. Her candor encourages me to lean into my own messy humanity. I especially appreciate how Shirlee recaps key takeaways at the end of each show. As a busy mom of three young kids juggling freelance work while dreaming of entrepreneurship, I don't always have time to take notes as I listen. Shirlee's recap allows me to fully absorb the lessons so I can apply them to my life. After each episode, I feel uplifted and hopeful. Thank you, Shirlee, for creating this podcast!

I love how Shirlee loves on her audience and puts such thought and care into each episode. I was interviewed on episode 61 and very much enjoyed the conversation about squashing fears, making strategic decisions in business and how money is neutral. Thanks for having me Shirlee! -Katie

I am so glad that I’ve found the Tillage Podcast. Shirlee’s conversations are well thought out and helpful. I really appreciate how each episodes digs deeper into the mindset within the creative entrepreneur’s world. The podcast is refreshing and encouraging. I highly recommend it!

Listening to the Tillage podcast has been such an amazing experience. I’m always amazed by Shirlee’s unique ability to beautifully put together the most complex thoughts, I’m constantly thinking; wow that’s exactly how I feel and I didn’t know how to express it with words! 10 stars out of 5. 🫶🏻

I love this podcast. I always feel inspired and encouraged after listening to an episode of The Tillage Podcast. Shirlee is informative and has awesome guests. There is always something relatable from each episode and I don’t feel so alone on the creative journey when I listen to this show.

The Tillage podcast is just what I need right now. Shirley is authentic and encouraging. Some podcasts make me feel like I’m behind that I should be doing something more or different. But the Tillage is grounding and let’s me know I'm where I should be.

When I first tuned into Shirlee's podcast, it felt like a ray of hope for someone like me, putting in the work to turn my creativity into a thriving business. This is truly the best podcast and listening to every episode has been mind changing for me.

One of the things I love about Shirlee’s podcast is I always feel motivated and ready after listening, as opposed to overwhelmed or daunted. I really loved episode 51 about getting out of a comfort zone. Love the specific tips that Shirlee includes every week.

Shirlee and her guests’ ability to get at the mental and emotional struggles of a working creative has helped me navigate my career shift as a new mom. The encouragement is always a gentle reminder to be patient with myself and the time it takes to do right by my work. In a world steeped in social media overwhelm and comparison culture, the Tillage Podcast is a refreshing and invigorating dip in a cool body of water for your mind and heart. Do yourself a favor and give it a listen.

Listening to Shirlee and the Tillage podcast has brought immense joy and has sparked courage for me as I begin my journey towards being a full time working artist. I’m a new mom and have a full time job but have been able to listen to the encouraging words and stories from Shirlee and other lovely artists while I play with my baby or am making dinner. Being able to listen and learn in the margins of my life has helped me grow and overcome my limiting beliefs over the last year and I hope that it continues to reach and inspire more artists on their journeys! Andrea

I love that I found “The Tillage Podcast” Shirlee is great at interviewing other artists and focus in each episode on different topics like perseverance in your art business, how to deal with procrastination, taking action that leads to that art project you want to do and so much more.She is really clever at guiding the artists to get the best and most helpful answers for her audience. At the same time she has some personal stories that will help you to not feel alone in this journey, either if you are an artist, illustrator, or graphic designer I think you will truly change your mindset and start to take action thanks to this podcast.

I never write reviews, but I adore this podcast so much I had to! Shirlee, you are a gift. This collection of work is a gift. Thank you for not holding back from sharing this with us. You have been intentional in your guests and each episode is the perfect balance of authentically real and wholly inspiring. I have listened over and over to all the episodes and I have “met” some really amazing people through The Tillage Podcast who have truly helped me get unstuck in my creative journey. Keep going, girl!! ✨You are making an impact.

This is such a great show, I’m at the start of my surface pattern design and illustration career, and the amount of encouragement I’ve received from this podcast has been instrumental in keeping me going and not giving up. Would recommend 10/10!

I had heard of the Tillage podcast, but didn’t listen to it until about a month ago and am catching up on all the episodes. I see why I had heard such good things. Shirlee is familiar with the artist entrepreneur struggle and the issues we face. She has relevant guests on the podcast or speaks from her own experience and she’s encouraging you, but it doesn’t sound preachy or self-help-ish, it honestly sounds like advice from an informed friend.

I absolutely love this podcast - I’ve been binging the episodes since I discovered it a couple months ago. The topics are so relevant to my experience as an aspiring artist entrepreneur right now. Each episode gives me so much encouragement to keep going. Shirlee has such a warm, approachable demeanor, you feel like you’re chatting with a friend. Thanks so much for creating this podcast for the world, Shirlee! :)

Hi! Just found your podcast through lissie teehee! I binged it yesterday as I was gardening. I LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much for doing this. I have been looking for a podcast just like this one 🥰

I just LOVE the Tillage Podcast! It is my very favorite one to listen to. I can’t wait until they come out every Tuesday. I am a creative myself and I can so relate to everything Shirlee talks about as I am building my illustration business. She is such a cheerleader to us all and she is so real and not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. Highly recommend!

Oh Shirlee! Every week this this the first podcast I listen to the moment it comes out. What an unexpected gift this has been as I build my own creative business. Your personal and thought provoking discussions on on all the aspects of navigating this landscape as vulnerable human beings are like nothing else out there. The way that you speak to us is like sitting down with an old friend that never fails to surprise with something new and wonderful and valuable to share. And to hear you say that you are hoping for more opportunities to speak and teach, the world would be so lucky. Just wow. And thank you!

I’ve been listening since the beginning and it is so incredible to hear someone who is real and encouraging. Thank you Shirlee!

I started following Shirlee and the Tillage Podcast when she just had 4 episodes out. I’ve been hooked ever since! Shirlee share such wonderful insights to improving our mindset and overcoming struggles that so many of us creatives face. It often seems just what I’ve been dealing with is the subject in that week’s episode! I love the podcast so much, I joined Shirlee’s Tillage Village and now share the Tillage community with my friends each week. I can’t say enough good things, but if you’re a creative, and especially if you work alone or remotely—LISTEN! You won’t regret it!

Easily one of my favorite podcasts to listen to. I’ve listened to every episode and look forward to the new one to be released each Tuesday! The warm and inviting atmosphere that Shirlee creates in this space is unparalleled. The Tillage podcast is perfect for any and all creative entrepreneurs that want a dose of encouragement, honesty and relatable content (especially surrounding growth

This is my favorite artist podcast. Shirlee is always open, relatable and authentic. I learn so many things in her episodes and find her podcast very encouraging and full of wonderful pieces of wisdom.

I don’t listen to podcasts (I tend to loose interest and forget to listen) but I started The Tillage Podcast a few months ago when I run errands and I LOVE it! With her amazing and calming presence, Shirlee has created a space for conversations that feel so genuine, honest and uplifting without feeling over the top. I look forward to “errand day” every week knowing that I will get a chance to have time to myself and listen to the next episode.

Every time Shirlee presents a new guest I am inspired to keep working on my creative journey. The interviews are so helpful for small business owners as we can identified with all the ups and downs of running a business and reaching goals. Love to listen to this podcast!

I’ve never actually anticipated and anxiously awaited a new episode of a podcast before, until this one. I’ve listened to each episode repeatedly while waiting on the new ones. I often find myself, even on the second or third listen, making post-it notes with reminders for myself while on this journey. Thanks so much for this gem! It may feel two years late to you, but it’s right on time for me

Thank you Shirlee for being such a genuine and caring soul. 🧡🧡🧡 I look forward to hearing your podcast each week and listen to it during my morning walk. It is so inspiring to hear about your creative journey as well as from the other creatives you interview. I feel like this community is what I have been missing all of my adult life, as I really don’t have any creative friends who truly get what it is we do and what it takes to accomplish our goals. Thank you!! ~Anna

Love it!

Shirlee is seriously one of the sweetest I have the honor of getting to know. She’s truly a blessing. Generous, kind, and always ready to help, her podcast is a reflection of who she is.