Ep 183: From Cricut to Content: Building a Crafting Career with Karina Golindo

In this episode of Paper Talk, Quynh, Jessie, and Sara sit down with Karina Golindo, the creative mind behind Crafty Kari, to talk about the intersection of crafting, content creation, and entrepreneurship. From sublimation to YouTube tutorials, Karina shares how her creative journey began with a Cricut during lockdown and evolved into a thriving business and online community.

 “Don’t wait for everything to be perfect. Just start. Mistakes are how we learn.” - Karina

Hear how she balances motherhood, content creation, and managing her small business, all while staying true to her love for making. Karina also opens up about networking as an introvert, shifting between short-form and long-form content, and the lessons she’s learned from building her creative career one project at a time.

Here’s what you’ll hear in this Episode:

• How to balance being a maker, content creator, and business owner
  
  
• Why community and collaboration are vital for growth
  
  
• Tips for creating consistent content without burnout
  
  
• How to embrace imperfection and just start
  
   

👉  Follow Karina to learn more about her amazing journey and craft business

• Instagram @craftykari_
• YouTube at Crafty Kari
• Website Crafty Kari. 

👉 The Best Thing We Bought for Under $20

• Quynh: Trader Joe’s Dried Figs Dipped in Chocolate
• Jessie: Reusable Water Balloons 
• Sara: Costco’s Pumpkin Pie

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If you’ve been craving a creative community or wondering how to take your next step, let this episode remind you that you are not alone. You can start small. You can begin today.