In this episode of the Mad Rush Podcast, host Trisha Addicks interviews Stephanie Troxler, a self-taught watercolor artist and pattern designer. Stephanie shares her journey from working as a dental hygienist to becoming a full-time artist, a transition fueled by the pandemic. Stephanie explains how she began her art career with hand-painted champagne bottles, launched Little Blue Designs in 2021, and achieved significant milestones like partnering with major brands such as Southern Tide and Anthropology. The episode also delves into Stephanie's experiences with the alumni initiation program of Pi Beta Phi and her dynamic approach to balancing professional growth with family life. A must-listen for anyone interested in creative career pivots and the power of connections. 📌 Connect with Stephanie Troxler and Little Blue Designs 📸 https://www.instagram.com/littlebluedesigns/ 🌐 linkin.bio/littlebluedesigns *** Pre-order your copy of THE RUSH BIBLE *** https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Rush-Bible/Trisha-Addicks/9781668217085 📸 Trisha on Instagram: https://instagram.com/@rushwithconfidence 🌐 Trisha's company at: https://itsallgreektome.org Have questions or comments? Send us an email:
[email protected] 🔹 Listen to more episodes of Mad Rush wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube! If you loved this episode, leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review and share it with a friend! Episode Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to the Mad Rush Podcast 00:42 Meet the Host: Trisha Addicks 01:23 Exciting News: The Rush Bible Pre-Order 02:02 Today's Guest: Stephanie Troxler 03:24 Stephanie's Artistic Journey 04:48 From Dental Hygienist to Full-Time Artist 08:48 Building Little Blue Designs 12:21 Collaborations and Licensing Success 16:57 Introducing Bow Bottles Collaboration 18:05 Partnering with Anthropology 19:15 Sorority Reinstatement Journey 24:17 Balancing Art and Family Life 28:55 Exploring Mahjong and Creative Time Management 32:36 Conclusion and Where to Find More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
