In this fun and inspiring show from Student-Made, hear from our student founders & creative community as we explore the growing movement of creative entrepreneurship, in partnership with some of the most innovative colleges and universities around the country.
Bopping Journey of a "Craft Dolphin," Just Trying to Find Your Right Fit as a Creative, Feat. UofArizona's Alexis + Ash of Constellation Confectioneries Baking Co.
🎙️ Episode Description:
Alexis and Ash are co-founders from The University of Arizona, and Alexis is here to share their journey from college students to eventually becoming small business owners. Initially hesitant about the idea, they ended up going for it and achieving some pretty shocking results! We explore the journey of discovering your creative passion, the challenges of starting a baking business, and how community support can be leveraged for your benefit. Stay tuned for specifics like the legal frameworks of cottage food laws to stay in the LAW when it comes to selling homemade food. Alexis and Ryan discuss the journey of starting a baking business while balancing college life, community engagement, and future plans with career goals outside of baking. She shares insights on pricing, time management, community support, and the importance of confidence and niche branding.
📱 Instagram:
@studentmade_arizona (https://www.instagram.com/studentmade_arizona/)
@constellation.confectioneries (https://www.instagram.com/constellation.confectioneries/)
@ Student-Made Store (https://www.instagram.com/studentmadestore/?hl=en)
@Making it Creative Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/makingitcreative_podcast/)
🛍️ Shop:
Student-Made Arizona (https://www.studentmadearizona.com/)
Constellation Confectioneries (https://www.studentmadearizona.com/shop?tag=Alexis%20Doellinger%20and%20Asher%20Castro-Merriam)
All Campus Shops (https://www.studentmadestore.com/campuses)
📖 Read:
Alexis + Ash's Story (https://www.studentmadestore.com/stories/creator-story-constellation-confectioneries)
📺 Watch:
Follow On Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@studentmadestore)
🎧 Relevant Episodes:
Tommey's UorArizona Episode (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mdyOSfztKnU8AVkgsne8P?si=4f0426506c2b464e)
🏛️ Join Us:
Launch on Your Campus (https://www.studentmadestore.com/launch)
Apply to Be a Creator! (https://www.studentmadestore.com/campuses)
Apply to Be a Manager! (https://www.studentmadestore.com/studentmade-manager-application)
🙏🏼 Our Awesome Partner:
McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship (https://eller.arizona.edu/departments-research/centers-labs/entrepreneurship)
🤔 Other Shoutouts
Made in Tucson Event (https://www.instagram.com/madeintucsonmarket/?hl=en)
Learn Sign Language! (https://www.signlanguage101.com/)
21 Oct 2026
Keeping the Discipline to Stay Consistent, But Never Forgetting the Fun of It All – Feat. Our Top Student Printmaking Brands from Michigan State + James Madison U
🎙️ Episode Description:
Our monthly top brands episode for today comes from Michigan State and James Madison University– where we dive into to printmaking artists and their lessons for planning ahead, physically creating their prints, and most importantly, remembering the fun of it all at the end of the day. Student-Made’s Digital Marketing Strategist, Liz brings her main reasons why these brands stood out to her this month, and how other creative small business brands can adopt some of these same methods for gaining success (at least in their own way of how they define success…)
🔑 Key Topics:
Brand differentiation and recognition
Social media marketing and content creation
Product development and packaging
Balancing school and entrepreneurship
Leveraging campus resources and retail stores
Building customer connections through behind-the-scenes content
Holiday product planning and early preparation
The importance of consistency in branding
📱 Instagram:
Designs by Erika (https://www.instagram.com/shopdesignsbyerika/)
Nails by Erika (https://www.instagram.com/shopnailsbyerika/)
Artzona Creates (https://www.instagram.com/artzona_creates/)
Art by Madison Sproules (https://www.instagram.com/artbymadisonsproules/)
@Student-Made Michigan State (https://www.instagram.com/studentmade_michiganstate/?hl=en)
@Student-Made JMU (https://www.instagram.com/studentmade_jamesmadison/?hl=en)
@Student-Made USC (https://www.instagram.com/studentmade_usc/?hl=en)
USC Soda City (https://www.instagram.com/sodacitysc/)
👩🏽💻 Shop:
This Month’s Top Products (https://www.studentmadestore.com/this-months-top-products)
Erika Truelove (http://studentmademichiganstate.com/shop?tag=Erika%20Truelove)
Arizona McNicol (http://studentmadejmu.com/shop?tag=Arizona%20McNicol)
Madison Sproules (http://studentmadeusc.com/products?tag=Madison%20Sproules)
🎧 Listen to Relevant Episodes:
Our September 2026 Top Brands (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0j1ix1NZrQ7REaWS2Ti6uv?si=P7lMp1DMSnGAT4YFMyZgqg)
📚 Read:
October 2026 Top Brands Blog (https://www.studentmadestore.com/stories/our-october-2026-top-brands)
MSU Success Story (https://www.studentmadestore.com/stories/partner-feature-michigan-state)
🏛️ Join Us!
SCALE Conference 2027 (https://www.studentmadestore.com/scale-by-studentmade-2027)
Launch on Your Campus (https://www.studentmadestore.com/launch)
Apply to Be a Creator (https://www.studentmadestore.com/campuses)
🙏🏼 Thanks to Our Awesome Partners:
MSU Burgess Institute (https://entrepreneurship.msu.edu/)
JMU Gilliam Center (https://www.jmu.edu/cob/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/index.shtml)
Our Campuses (https://www.studentmadestore.com/campuses)
10 Oct 2026
You Don't Need a Huge Audience to Make a Huge Impact
🎙️ Episode Description:
Student-Made co-founders, Ryan and Lindsay explore the importance of focusing on the right audience for small businesses and how impact often comes from meaningful face-to-face connections rather than large social media followings. They share insights from their recent experiences at farmer's markets and university events, emphasizing authenticity and strategic engagement.
💬 Takeaways
The importance of focusing on a smaller, engaged audience
Impact of face-to-face interactions at markets and events
Authentic branding based on personal identity
Balancing social media presence with real-world engagement
Metrics versus meaningful connections in business
The role of community and support networks
Strategies for early customer engagement and loyalty
The significance of brand consistency and authenticity
📱 Instagram:
Student-Made Store (https://www.instagram.com/studentmadestore/?hl=en)
Making it Creative Podcast (https://www.instagram.com/makingitcreative_podcast/)
👩🏽💻 Shop:
Our Campuses (https://www.studentmadestore.com/campuses)
📖 Read:
Lindsay's October 2026 Letter (https://www.studentmadestore.com/stories/5-things-every-entrepreneur-should-know)
JMU Popup Success 2025 (https://www.studentmadestore.com/stories/partner-feature-james-madison-university)
🎧 Relevant Episodes:
Series Part 1: Your First Idea May Not Be Your Best One (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6TYODj6LRVi4g0HlJmNpPT?si=uEWB_rK_T2umZElnjxn9gg)
4 Ways to Make the Most of Limited Time as a Creative Founder (https://open.spotify.com/episode/00O0L1oA3wFvIwUYRcF0VE?si=lwjJzYBDTnmlXxdRDa7Nkw&nd=1&dlsi=bcf200f02449488c)
📺 Watch:
Youtube - Making it Creative (https://www.youtube.com/@studentmadestore)
🏛️ Join Us!
Launch on Your Campus (https://www.studentmadestore.com/launch)
SCALE Conference 2027 @TXST (https://www.studentmadestore.com/scale-by-studentmade-2027)
RSVP Live Episodes (https://www.studentmadestore.com/stories-podcast)
🙏🏼 Thanks to Our awesome Partners:
Our Campuses (https://www.studentmadestore.com/campuses)
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