Welcome to Off The Hamster Wheel, the show for women who are ready start living life on their own terms! Every week, we dive into what it really means to balance creativity, spirituality, business, motherhood, and manifestation without losing ourselves in the process. This is your space to let go of the hustle-and-grind mentality and find practical ways to create a life (and business!) that feels aligned, abundant, and fulfilling.
We’re busting myths about self-care, rethinking money mindset, and breaking down the truths that help us live well without burning out. Whether you’re building your dream business, juggling the beautiful chaos of motherhood, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself, I’m here to support you with real talk, actionable tips, and a sprinkle of magic.
Tune in and get ready to embrace your unique path, find balance on your own terms, and unlock the joy and freedom you deserve. ✨
Deeper Meaning, ADHD, and Witchcraft: Unlocking Creative Sovereignty
Unlocking Your Creative Sovereignty: From Religion to Intuition
In this empowering episode of the Creative Grind Podcast, host Amy dives into her recent deep-dive into the intertwined worlds of human creativity, spirituality, and trauma healing. Sharing her personal journey from religious trauma to embracing her intuitive creativity, Amy explores how letting go of external meaning-making can lead to true personal and artistic sovereignty. Plus, she highlights the transformative power of finishing creative projects and how everyday rituals can become acts of personal intuition and empowerment. Ideal for those feeling burned out by traditional spirituality and seeking a more self-aligned creative path.
00:00 Welcome to the Creative Grind Podcast
00:47 Exploring Human Creativity and Trauma Healing
02:37 Religion, Witchcraft, and Personal Meaning
03:46 Nicki Minaj: A Model of Intentional Living
06:03 The Impact of Institutions on Personal Sovereignty
07:53 Intuition, Premonitions, and Personal Struggles
13:02 The Creative Process and Self-Discovery
19:07 The Historical Context of Women's Intuition
25:05 Practical Tips for Creative Fulfillment
26:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative (freebies in bio!)
20 Oct 2025
When ‘Vibes’ Replace Value: Why High-Ticket Courses Are Crumbling
Have you heard online business gurus tell you to "be the niche" and "get paid to talk about whatever you want?"
In this episode I break down why that isn't working: expensive courses that sell ‘vibes’ instead of real, tested strategy are losing traction FAST. I compare creators whose businesses are crumbling with those who have scaled by turning one-on-one work into courses.
Sorrynotsorry to everyone who thought I was going to tell you that it's ok to "be the niche"
Highlights include why relevance comes from working with real clients, the power of clear processes over self-focused marketing, and practical advice for creative entrepreneurs (especially creators moving from Etsy to having their own website!).
Freebies/work with me: www.amylollis.com
Connect on Insta: www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative
Regenerative Business: www.thedirtyalchemy.com
14 Oct 2025
I Won't Abandon Quilting: Why Coaches Must Keep Doing the Work
In this episode (recorded from the car during football practice) I explain why I'm staying rooted in the quilting industry while branching into business coaching, and why coaches need to keep doing the work they teach to stay relevant.
I share the story of building my first course, how moving from patterns to courses transformed my business, my focus on coaching solo creative entrepreneurs, and upcoming web design training to help makers launch and grow without burning out.
My Instagram: www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative
Grab my freebies: www.amylollis.com/freebies
3 Sept 2025
Car Chat: Growing Up In A Cult + Running A Business With Trauma
A raw and honest chat about how childhood trauma affected my business, how a $27 workshop changed everything, and the exact method I use to end triggers for good.
25 Aug 2025
Less Is More: How Simplifying My Creative Business Tripled My Income
Ever felt like your creative passion is smothering you instead of fueling you?
Yeah, me too.
Between quilting, web design, and a to-do list longer than a Walgreen's receipt, my business became one giant, exhausting toddler. Spoiler alert: the fix wasn’t adding more, it was stripping it all back. Yep, I eliminated all of my products and started selling ONE course, and my income tripled.
In this episode, I share:
🎙 The ridiculous saga of my podcast mic (and why expensive doesn’t always mean better).
🧵 Why I ditched selling individual quilt patterns and created Scrap Academy instead
🌐 How helping Jen from Dizzy Quilter move from Wordpress to Squarespace without losing her traffic
💡 The surprising truth: simplifying gave me breathing room, tripled my income, and actually made me fall in love with my business again.
If your creative grind feels more like chaos than joy, this episode is your permission slip to scale back. Less really is more.
✨ Connect with me:
Instagram: @amylolliscreative
Website: www.amylollis.com
The Dizzy Quilter: www.dizzyquilter.com
13 Jul 2025
I Moved My Entire Business To Stan + Substack
I used to run my business with Flodesk, a full website, complicated email funnels, and a pile of half-finished platforms that looked good on paper but drained me in reality.
Then I stripped everything back.
Now I run my entire funnel using just Substack for connection and community—and Stan for marketing and sales. That’s it.
In this episode, I share:
Why I ditched Flodesk and stopped forcing myself to write newsletters
The difference between selling and connecting in a world that's dominated by AI
How Substack became my new blog, journal, and thought hub (and gave me back my voice)
Why Stan is the perfect “anti-tech” storefront for creative entrepreneurs
How I soft-launched my course with zero stress (and got 5 sales instantly)
This is for you if you’re craving a simpler way to show up, share your voice, and actually enjoy being a human in your business again.
Links Mentioned:→ Read my Substack: https://amylolliscreative.substack.com/→ Check out Scrap Academy: https://www.amylollis.com/scrap-academy
12 May 2025
The Lesson I Learned From a Four-Month Autoimmune Flare
In this episode, I discuss how I came out of an autoimmune flare with a whole new perspective on running a creative business.
After four months of MCAS/PMDD/Fibromyalgia flares that left me unable to run my business, I realized that that answer to staying consistent isn't in doing more, but doing less.
I'm radically simplifying my business to the bare bones that it needs to be sustainable, and making nervous system regulation the absolute highest priority in my business.
Time for rest = the new rich
Regulation = the new 1%
Passive income = the new influencer
Join me as I process the lessons I learned from pivoting a business while living with autoimmunity, and don't forget to hit subscribe!
26 Apr 2025
9. Using Your Sensitivity To Build A Creative Business
Why Creatives Are So Sensitive:
1. How childhood trauma affects our creativity
2. Building a business as an overwhelmed mother (and the lessons I've learned)
3. Why people criticize, and what to do about it
Overcoming the visibility wound by recalibrating your nervous system, garbage posting challenge, mompreneur tips, how to build an authentic creative business
Links:
www.amylollis.com
www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative
15 Apr 2025
8. Running A Creative Business With Autoimmune Disease
www.amylollis.com
https://www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative
Creatives tend to have a lot in common: we have trauma, we are sensitive, and we aren't cut out for 9-5 life. But also? The chemical balance that creates that drive to succeed is the same one that causes us to have mental health issues and autoimmunity.
In this episode, I talk about running a creative business while living with PMDD, POTS, and MCAS. Success is going to look WILDLY different for me than it does for others, and that's FINE!
1 Apr 2025
How And Why I'm Pivoting My Creative Business
This one is deeply personal! I've been slowly making some hard decisions, and I think I've finally landed on the next step.
Listen to the episode to find out what's working, what I'm letting go of, and what's next for Amy Lollis Design.
22 Mar 2025
6. Why You Should Name Your Business After Yourself
Thinking of naming your business something hyper-niche and specific? That might not be the best idea.
Today, I'm diving into why using your own name as your brand is the ultimate power move. If you want to charge premium prices, pivot effortlessly, and build a business with real trust and credibility, this episode is for you.
I’ll break down:
✅ Why your name = higher profit and brand recognition✅ How naming your business after yourself gives you freedom to pivot✅ The power of responsible ownership (and why trust sells)✅ How to confidently OWN your name as your brand
By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly why your name is your biggest asset—and why it’s time to stop hiding behind a cute-but-limiting brand name.
Links & Resources:
📌 www.amylollis.com📌 instagram.com/amylolliscreative
DM me to collaborate!!!
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18 Mar 2025
5. Our Super Simple Spring Equinox Ritual
Website: www.amylollis.com
Insta: www.instagram.com/amylolliscreative
What out unschooling family does to celebrate the Spring Equinox and how we radically simplified all of our holidays.
14 Mar 2025
4. The Most Underrated Part Of Your Birth Chart
Unlocking Your Potential with the North Node: Discover Your Cosmic Path
In this episode of the Amy Lollis podcast, Amy delves into the transformative power of the North Node in astrology. Sharing her personal journey of self-discovery, Amy explains how understanding her North Node in Pisces led to significant changes in her life. She breaks down the concept of the North and South Nodes, their roles in personal growth, and how stepping out of comfort zones can lead to embracing one’s true potential. Tune in for actionable steps, insightful reflections, and how to incorporate North Node energy into daily life.
00:00 Introduction to the North Node
00:25 Personal Journey and Discoveries
02:19 Understanding the North Node
03:51 Practical Applications and Reflections
09:58 Action Steps and Daily Reminders
12:21 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
12:50 A Personal Story of Transformation
14:30 Embracing Your True Self
14:51 Conclusion and Next Steps
10 Mar 2025
3. From Communist Romania To Quilt Pattern Writer
Elana McPeak of Otter and Thyme Quilting shares her journey from growing up in communist Romania to a career in the US Navy, and how she started her quilt business to help busy moms find time to quilt.
17 Dec 2024
My Story (And Where I'm Going Next)
Listen to the history of how I overcame MCAS, depression, and chronic fatigue, and what I'm doing next.
Check out my freebies at www.amylollis.com/freebies
Instagram: @amylolliscreative
12 Dec 2024
Why I'm Not Wintering (And What I'm Doing Instead)
Wintering is a new buzzword in the self-care space, but is it really self care?
This episode explores why I’m NOT wintering this year, and what I’m doing instead: building a daily ritual that leaves room for rest, nurturing my multipassionate business, and tending to my cortisol and energy levels.
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