The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that
you are not going to stay where you are.
Too many women are giving up on their creative business ideas because they are overwhelmed, under-skilled, unsure or unprepared.
This is why I’ve created The Makers Academy.
I want to help you escape the daily grind, realise your potential, become your own boss and never look back.
The Makers Academy is your detailed map, the tools in your backpack, the experienced guide by your side, helping you to plan, launch and grow your own successful creative business.
More than 60 percent of small businesses cease operating
within the first three years of starting.
I give you the tools to plan, launch and grow your idea into a thriving business so you can become self-employed and stay that way.
Being a member of The Makers Academy will help you to:
- Attract your ideal customers, price your products appropriately and make more sales
- Create a consistent and successful brand on which to build your business
- Finally understand the ins and outs of social media and marketing
- Get on-going support and guidance from a dedicated mentor and encouraging community
- Strengthen your skills in Photography and Design to ensure your business is professional and stands out from your competitors
- Save time and money wasted on trying to work everything out yourself, by following a plan customised to your individual situation
…and so much more!
Here’s an overview of What you’ll get when you join
Course Library
The business, blogging, photography and design classes are the backbone of The Makers Academy.
Members Group
A private members group on facebook for you to get support from your fellow members
Personal Check-ins
I’ll personally check-in with you and keep you accountable
Regular Trainings
Regular private trainings for members, covering new skills, strategies and techniques to grow your business
IF YOU’RE READY TO CUT THROUGH THE BULLSHIT SO YOU CAN START CREATING YOUR DREAM BUSINESS TODAY, SIGN UP FOR A MAKERS ACADEMY MEMBERSHIP NOW.
Have a question?
I owe a huge thanks to my girl Mikaela, who not only designed my amazing labels and created my original branding, but also mentors me on my business goals. Her encouragement through my highs and especially my lows, has given me confidence and empowered me to rock Frankie.
Frequently Asked Questions
IS THE ACADEMY FOR ME?
The Makers’ Academy isn’t for everyone. The people who tend to have the most success are determined, action oriented go-getters, willing to commit their time to put in the hard work to make shit happen (and you probably need to be ok with a little bit of swearing).
The content is for creative people, though of course the bulk of the information and exercises can be applied across any type of business. But if you make anything (art, design, craft, photography, writing, music, dance, theatre, film, fashion, cosmetics, gift products… you get the picture!), you are most definitely in the right place.
My style of teaching is very pragmatic, you won’t find anything about spirituality, religion, or the universe in my courses (I am completely unqualified give you any tips on those topics!).
I like to think of small business like an adventure up a big mountain. Often, you can’t see the mountain at all, for the forest of trees in front of you. You don’t know which direction you should be heading, you can’t find the path, you don’t have many tools in your backpack and you really just wish there was someone there to guide you along (no woo stuff, but lots of metaphors!).
If that sounds like you, The Makers’ Academy has been created especially for you.
WHEN DOES THE NEXT PROGRAM START?
Membership to the Academy is open all year round, so you can enrol as soon as you are ready to start pursuing your dream.
There is a waitlist system in place, which allows me to control the number of people entering the program to ensure you have the best start possible, but membership is never "closed".
Once on the waitlist, you will be invited to register as soon as the next intake is open. If you miss this window, you will have to wait until the next intake. Intake dates depend on general membership numbers and previous intake numbers - this is designed so that new members never get "lost" and are supported every step of the way.
HOW DOES IT ALL WORK?
The Makers Academy is an online, digital membership program for creative people. That means that as long as you have access to the internet, you’re good to go, wherever you are.
The courses include video lessons you can watch, audio of the lessons you can listen to, and PDF exercise sheets that you can fill in online or print and fill in by hand.
The members forum is how you connect with your fellow members, and also have one-on-one guidance sessions with Mikaela. You will also be invited to attend a yearly live event, exclusive to Makers Academy members.
There is no certification for the courses, and you will not receive a qualification for completing the program (I think those things are kind of overrated and expensive to attain anyway).
All classes and workshops included in The Makers Academy are run entirely online, so you can learn and work from wherever you like, as long as you have access to the internet.
Once you join the academy, you will gain immediate access to the classes and resources in the private membership area. The classes are self-paced, meaning you will have access to ALL the course modules, lessons, tasks and downloads as soon as you register - but I will be there to guide you along the way, making sure you are staying on track and checking in with you regularly. Each class includes fun tasks and practical exercises, along with printable worksheets to get you organised and motivated.
Perhaps the most valuable part of The Makers Academy is the students-only private forum within the academy website. This is your community to bounce ideas off, connect with for potential collaborations, find an accountability buddy, and access private one-on-one guidance sessions with me for anything you’re getting stuck on.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE ACCESS FOR?
You will have access to all of the learning materials, members forum and guidance sessions for as long as you remain a member. You can cancel your membership at any time, but you will lose access to the membership and all resources contained within it. If your payments stop, your account will be suspended until your payments resume.
CAN I PLEASE PAY THE FEES OFF OVER A COUPLE OF MONTHS?
There are no payment plans for the program, the yearly fee will be automatically deducted from the payment method you signed up with (credit/debit car or PayPal) - you will be reminded this payment is approaching 30 days before you are billed. If you need to change your payment details, you can do so within your members area.
I WON’T HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO DO THE COURSES DURING THE WEEK, WILL I MISS OUT?
You definitely won’t miss out, you can complete all courses within the Academy at your own pace. But if you are serious about your business and want to succeed, it would be a great thing if you put the hard yards in now, and dedicate time to these intensive programs.
I understand time often gets away from us, so I will be checking in with you regularly to ensure you are staying on track and making progress.
I DON’T HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT, CAN I STILL JOIN?
Of course! The Makers Academy membership is contained within the Academy website, however we do utilise a private members-only facebook group for announcements and live trainings, as well as give each other virtual high fives to celebrate each success and commiserate or give advice when things get tough or icky biz situations arise. All live trainings are recorded and then uploaded to the Trainings area within the Makers Academy membership area on the website.
The private but open-to-anyone Makers Community facebook group is also a great place to ask general questions about business and get social with like-minded creatives running a business.
I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT MY BUSINESS IS YET, CAN I STILL ENROL?
Of course you can. As long as you know that you would like to run your own business, it’s all good.
We’ll figure out what you need to do from there =)
I CAN NO LONGER DO THE COURSE/I DON'T WANT TO DO THE COURSE ANYMORE, CAN I GET A REFUND?
There are no refunds on memberships, but you can cancel at any time! If the Makers Academy is no longer the right fit for you, simply contact me and you'll have until the end of that payment cycle to finish up all your learning.