Tariffs & Creativity: Navigating the 2025 Trade Changes
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Feeling the pressure from the 2025 U.S. tariffs?
You’re not alone. In this heartfelt solo episode, Kaylie Edwards dives into how the new trade changes are impacting makers, crafters, and small creative businesses—especially those relying on imported goods like plushies, enamel pins, and stickers.
Whether you're a print-on-demand seller or a handmade artist, these shifts may have hit you hard.
But this isn’t just a doom-and-gloom episode—it’s an honest conversation about the emotional weight of change, and how we can respond with resilience, diversification, and new possibilities.
Tune in to hear:
- What the 2025 tariffs actually mean for small creative businesses
- The hidden emotional cost no one’s talking about
- Practical tips for diversifying with digital products, licensing, and community-driven models
- Encouragement to keep going, even when it feels uncertain
This is your reminder that your creative dreams are still valid—even when the landscape shifts.
🎁 Mentioned in the episode:
- Beyond Handmade – £7 Digital Guide
- From Handmade to Scalable Course
- Youtube Videos and articles from Kelsey Rodriguez, Shimmy Morris, and more (full links in show notes)
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