From Broke to Millions: The Unbelievable Journey of a Creative Entrepreneur

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Bonnie Christine has a multi-million-dollar business as a surface pattern designer and course creator, but before that, she was a struggling artist. Watch our second episode of season 3’s I Am A Creator docuseries as Bonnie shares how learning how to create her own business, in addition to her own artwork, changed everything for her.
Learn more about Bonnie here: www.bonniechristine.com
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00:00 Intro
01:10 How Bonnie got started in design
02:25 Starting to make an income
03:51 Starting a paid membership community
04:17 Creating her first course
05:32 How Bonnie used email to build an audience
06:51 How Bonnie's first course launch went
08:47 Why email is more effective than social media
10:11 How Bonnie grows her email subscribers
11:36 Balancing creativity and business
12:53 What inspires Bonnie
13:55 The three phases of creation
15:23 Receiving feedback on your work
18:02 Building a team and getting help as a creator
20:41 The best part of being a professional creator
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@DaniStewart-nz5jn Жыл бұрын

When Bonnie talks about disconnecting from feedback because it tells you more about the person giving the feedback than your actual work...SO good. I love how she leans into trusting her gut.

@charlimarieTV Жыл бұрын

What Bonnie is saying in the intro about working only in her 'zone of genius' is SO relatable. That's where I want to get to 🙌

@IsaAdney1 Жыл бұрын

I loved working on this film and am so glad the world now gets to see just how amazing and inspiring Bonnie is!

@hahnsolo5862 Жыл бұрын

Great artist and fantastic film!

@tianasmithcoaching Жыл бұрын

how did you work on it? I'm interested to know and potentially interested in hiring.

@Michelle_GoldingArt Жыл бұрын

Well done Isa! You've really captured Bonnie so well, she's incredible and yes super inspiring!!

@larissabveloso 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations to you and the team involved in this video, Isa! It's so well-made and brings up such a beautiful story.

@melissaleedesign Жыл бұрын

I have been learning from Bonnie since 2015. I took her Immersion course in its inaugural year, 2018, and have been on the course support team from 2021-2023. I became a licensed fabric designer in 2020 and I fully believe that I would not have gotten to this point if I hadn't had the good fortune to stumble upon her teaching all those years ago. I have listened to and implemented her wisdom for close to 8 years now, and I still gleaned something new from this video. Thank you, as ever, for vulnerably sharing your story and wisdom, Bonnie. You are such an inspiration and I appreciate you so much! 🥹

@wheninhome 11 ай бұрын

Bonnie is such an authentic woman. Her programs make you feel inspired. When the average emotion on social media is "fomo", she really approaches her audience with this invitation that makes you feel capable, like it's all attainable and really that you already belong. That's what I love most about her and everything she's created.

@carolineholloran7540 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Bonnie! I’ve attended a few of your classes and webinars, you’re so very kind and thoroughly deserving of this recognition. Caroline - UK

@HenryThong Жыл бұрын

Bonnie is such a ray of sunshine sun 🌞😌 Loved working on this film! And also so glad that I’m not the only one who can’t go straight to business work immediately after doing creative work 😅

@imlistening2 Жыл бұрын

"Don't focus on selling. Just serve them and serve them well." My heart too, Bonnie. You're so inspiring and such an encourager. I think you were the one who got me thinking my little side biz idea just might work! So glad God put you on my path!

@Greenweirdalday Жыл бұрын

This is an incredible blueprint on how to monetize your creativity!

@helenastlau Жыл бұрын

this is so inspiring. thank you. after years of internalizing the collapse of my creative businesses in my 20s, burnout, etc. as failure, i've been so scared to try again, but still struggling with making ends meet with inconsistent work (in a field i don't enjoy). this video and bonnie mirrors all of the positive energy i've harnessed to start again this year. scary, but wow - the alternative, never stepping into that "zone of genius" out of bitterness, that's not living. what i was missing in my 20s was consistency and progress, those little things you can do every day like bonnie mentions, but it was because of financial realities (i was all-or-nothing with savings for about 2 months, lol, it was all pure energy but completely unrealistic, which hit hard). we all have beautiful gifts to give the world, whether it's a pattern you designed or a tiny piece of jewelry you made or a poem you wrote. i'm always wary of the "7 figure launch!" marketing because it can inspire but also set up devastating false expectations for sensitive creatives - not everyone will do this. but i think the message of this is the multi-million dollar launch doesn't even really matter, it's that first realization of the $1000/mo as being such a beautiful success, because it came from a genuine place, and she did it on her own (with support of those first readers). that's the most inspiring part for me. thank you again!

@theSocraticWarrior Жыл бұрын

Cold and dead...I think those are the names of both my subscribers 🤣 Really though...very inspirational! Thanks for sharing and CONGRATS!

@emilie4734 Жыл бұрын

Love when she talks about her 30-day art sprints, as opposed to doing a little everyday. I'm struggling to do "a little every day" (or even every week) but when I get in the zone I could totally stay there (if life and kids didn't get in the way!). I'm thinking I could aim at creating little 'art sabbaticals' for myself in some way. Also the 3 phases... a lot of good takeaways!

@uppercasemag Жыл бұрын

Bonnie is an inspiring and generous teacher-both in business and surface pattern. This is a lovely video that really lets these qualities shine!

@jackiephillipsweatherly-ca9213 Жыл бұрын

Bonnie is so inspiring!! I'm signed up for her latest Immersion course and can't wait to start my own creative journey! Thank you ConverKit for also being a part of my creative journey! Love this video!

@easloane Жыл бұрын

I love the one thing every day idea. Feels so achievable. There are so many good nuggets in here!

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

Such a great concept, right? So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

@KookooruzArt 6 ай бұрын

Bonnie! Love her. ❤ An amazing woman.

@jenniferpaganelli3803 Жыл бұрын

You are truly an inspiration and I love the way you give back. Thank you for your light Also Isa Adney did an amazing job

@dietrajones1424 Жыл бұрын

This was so inspiring and a confirmation that it really IS okay to just stay in my zone using my gift of rapport through writing. I will absolutely continue focusing on growing my audience organically so I can OWN and nurture my connection with them. Thank you SO much for sharing your experience.

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

We love this! So glad you got such inspiration and positive affirmation from Bonnie and this film, Dietra!

@elaineblood3406 Жыл бұрын

I love how transparent Bonnie is in sharing her story and work required to reach her dreams. Very inspiring!

@PlantBasedFolk Жыл бұрын

I've been on Bonnie's email list for years, I look forward to her emails as I love the vibe of them. Whilst I am not in the same industry, I get so much inspiration from her. Her journey is so inspiring and motivating. So much so, that I recommended a friend of mine to take her course, which she is undergoing now (we (my friend and I) once did a mini- 2-day workshop on surface design - being creative is in my blood) Love everything about this video and her words.

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

Bonnie has such a wonderful energy! So glad that you enjoyed this film, and we hope you and your friend are enjoying Bonnie's course too!

@dsd5705 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy for you! This is so awesome!

@GinDasCreative Жыл бұрын

Bonnie this was wonderful. Being an Alumni from Immersion and following your journey over the years, I am still, even now, blown away by your authenticity and creativity. Your success is deserved as I honestly don't know of any other creative who has so consistently shown up and served the creative community like you do. What a beautiful documentary...beautifully filmed, and such an inspiring and life-affirming film. 💛💛💛 Much love, Gin xx

@thewzrdharry Жыл бұрын

So good. Proves there is a niche for everyone!

@joroseborough6330 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video. Bonnie is such a talented, generous, inspiring teacher and artist. The film captures her essence.

@jonlunsford8447 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring! Love the idea of "doing one thing every day to inch toward your dream".

@Shelovessherry Жыл бұрын

Recently I've been battling a lot of self-generated inner negativity and seeing this Bonnie's wisdom in this video has definitely helped. Thank you, Teacher🌹😘

@Linda-Lotus 6 ай бұрын

her arms tho while she was watering the plants 💪🏽 .. here binge watching all of these videos and getting so inspired by all of the stories. just subscribed! 13:33

@TeganMacMoss 5 ай бұрын

This is so inspiring, I have also in the pass wanted to be a designer for designing ski graphic but then pulled away due to lack of confidence and overwhelm

@barbaraprice7037 Жыл бұрын

Bonnie! You are a rock star! Thanks for sharing your magic with all of us!!!❤

@melaniethompson7045 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ oh what a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. It gives me hope 🎉

@Convertkit 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear the story inspired you Melanie!

@ninawilleboisdesigns Жыл бұрын

I love this honesty of creating and owning a business and growing. Thank you!

@asrasaleem424 Жыл бұрын

god i started the immersion course when it was 997 ...and im still an alumni till 2023... took the course thrice.. cz life happened but im glad i did

@tothemountainsigo Жыл бұрын

Loved this, Bonnie! Thank you!

@donnaewong Жыл бұрын

Thank you Bonnie! You have inspired me!

@jenniferketler Жыл бұрын

Yahoo!! This is fantastic!! So inspiring. Thank you for sharing Bonnie's story.

@TheAlohaStudios Жыл бұрын

Such a wonderful and inspiring video. Thank you Bonnie for all the tips and nuggets of advice!

@suebest7699 Жыл бұрын

this is so inspirational I shall re watch it a few times I'm sure - so relatable - love it!

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

Bonnie's story is inspiring for sure!

@skincarecookbook Жыл бұрын

Great advice ❤️

@awbling Жыл бұрын

Sounds like me. I knew what I wanted to do but didn't know where to start.

@whenbirdiesfly Жыл бұрын

This was so good, Bonnie! Love your story, your work, and your course! 😊

@user-hv4kb2ii8j Жыл бұрын

Amazing, so inspiring Bonnie❤🙏🏻❤

@maryjotannehill7849 Жыл бұрын

This was a wonderful insight to such an inspiring person. I am amazed by your journey and so thankful you were able to share it with everyone. Best of luck to your continued success.

@devinelady Жыл бұрын

I've been wondering what I've been waiting for turns out this was it. Thanks for sharing.

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

That gave us chills to read. Wow. Thank you for watching!

@wajeehabatool6755 Жыл бұрын

So inspiring 😍😍😍

@Dorothyfaganartist Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Very inspiring.

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Dorothy!

@TheExperienceShow_ Жыл бұрын

AMAZING 😃

@danelleyoung6144 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video and super inspiring!

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Danelle!

@officialxaylibarclay Жыл бұрын

This is so insanely inspiring 🥰🥰🥰

@Convertkit Жыл бұрын

As are you! :)

@alexbenson245 7 ай бұрын

Is this a commercial for the course, her products or for converkit?

@eliudegmdialamicua6169 6 ай бұрын

❤

@noreenfayyaz9083 Жыл бұрын

Amazing ❤❤👍🏻🙏🏆🇵🇰

@urszular.9119 Жыл бұрын

Can you hold a contest for one spot on your course with you? The course is expensive and it would be an opportunity for someone who really can't afford it at the moment I'm talking about myself ;)

@jadeschneringer8695 Жыл бұрын

Urszula...In the past, Bonnie has offered scholarships for her course, Immersion. If you are on her email list, you will get emails when Immersion re-opens for enrollment....and also mentions scholarships being offered and how to apply for one. Her course usually re-opens in the Fall... If you are not yet on her email list....get on it! You will be happy that you did:) Best of luck to you ... keep creating every single day:)