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The Creative Business Mastermind

What is a Mastermind?

When a group of like-minded people come together, they create an unseen, powerful force. Together, they make progress in their business faster by leaning into the ideas and suggestions of the group. 

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The opportunity

Become a 2025
Mastermind Member

You'll experience support, insights and accountability in the shared pursuit of excellence.

Who's this for? Creative businesses of all types: Women who teach a creative practice such as watercolor painting, photography, knitting, branding, graphic design, quilting, sewing to name a few. Women who have or are developing online courses or memberships on creative topics or lifestyle topics - how to live your best life. Women with commission-based businesses - think personalized wallpaper or pet portrait businesses. Women who run or want to develop retreat and virtual event businesses. Product based businesses.

This is your chance to join a community that "gets you" and speaks your language.

 

Don't just take my word for it.

Hear directly from the women who have transformed their creative passions into successful businesses through the Creative Business Mastermind program. Their stories are a testament to the powerful impact this unique mastermind can have on your entrepreneurial journey.

Lizzie Clark

“The Creative Business Mastermind was exactly what I needed to move forward. The program’s structure, covering essential topics like list building and launching, was invaluable—even as a product-based business. The intimate group size provided a supportive environment that I hadn’t found in larger programs. Starting with 'The Big Leap' set the perfect tone for my journey, and I appreciated the encouragement to be gentle with myself along the way. This mastermind has been a transformative experience, and I'm grateful to be in it."

Rocio Castellanos

"The Creative Business Mastermind has been incredibly valuable to me, especially with the guest experts that Anne invites to the sessions. Having access to successful creative entrepreneurs like Amy Small adds tremendous value to the group. I also appreciate the WhatsApp group—it keeps me informed about everything, even when I’m not actively participating. The sharing sessions where everyone discusses their projects are fantastic, as they help me connect with others and know exactly who to reach out to for support."

Virginia Wygal

“Having someone like Anne, who's been there and paved the path, has given me the confidence to build my creative business. Her guidance provides a solid foundation, allowing me to focus on my creativity while knowing I'm on the right track. Anne sets the rails that keep my ideas grounded, making sure my business stays on course while I play and create within those boundaries.”

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I review each application carefully. You'll be contacted if you're a good fit and we'll schedule a call to discuss the details further.

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Guest Speakers

Ready to be inspired by amazing guest speakers!  

Megan Flatt

Author and creator of the Do Less Better method that helps you reclaim your time and ditch the overwhelm. 

cody burch

Serial entrepreneur, author of One Hour Funnel and the founder of the Laid Back Business Blueprint. 

amy small

Founder of Knit Collage and creative entrepreneur running a 7 figure business while fully embracing her role as a wife and mother of three. 

ellen johnson

Author and founder of Serendipity Needleworks, a multi-six figure creative business covering all things needlepoint. 

special guest

New guests are added each year to ensure you're getting the best and most current information to move your creative business forward.

Here's what current masterminders have to say. 

These women are walking the same path you're about to embark on.

Beth Buffington

“Talking to you in the one on one sessions is gold. I have soaked up so much and been able to put your advice into play. They are so effective and impactful. The depth and personalization of these sessions have been invaluable to me."

Maria Dominguez

"The mentoring part of it has been really fantastic. It's something that’s been hard for me to find over the years. I would have gladly paid for it had I known that somebody would actually deliver what I was looking for, but it didn’t pan out in architecture. So this mastermind has been incredibly valuable in that regard."

Janet Hild

“The guest presenters have been amazing. Each one brought new insights that I could directly apply to my business. I’ve particularly enjoyed the variety of approaches and how they’ve expanded my understanding of the creative business landscape.”

Student-Centric Tools

Body Doubling (accountability), Zoom (hot seats), FB Group (sharing assets & feedback), What's App (collaboration & brainstorming).  These tools allow you to connect in the manner that works best for you. Pick and choose as you see fit. 

Hot Seats on Zoom Monthly Calls

 

COLLABORATION ON
WHAT'S APP

 

SHARING FEEDBACK IN PRIVATE Facebook GROUP

 

ACCOUNTABILITY WITH BODY DOUBLING IN FACEBOOK LIVE

 

 

meet a few of

The Founding Members

 

Who Can Apply?

Masterminds work best when they are very carefully curated to include people at similar stages in their business and who share a willingness to exchange ideas openly and support each other. 
Does this sound like you?

 

Qualifications

  • You teach or offer services in a creative field such as watercolor painting, photography, knitting, quilting, sewing, branding, graphic design to name a few.

  • You're curious about developing an online course or membership on a creative topic or a lifestyle topic such as living your best life.

  • You have a commission-based business - think personalized wallpaper or pet portraits.

  • You run or want to develop a retreat and/or virtual event business.

  • You sell physical products such as tote bags, aprons, tea towels, dresses, blouses or other apparel.

  • You have an existing creative business or a solid idea for one and want to grow and expand it.

  • A willingness to share openly and generously inside the group.

 

The 2025 mastermind is taking applications now. There are only 5 spots available. The group is capped at 20 people to keep it small & intimate.

 

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Read more from current masterminders... 

These women are walking the same path you're about to embark on.

Monique Johnson

“The Creative Business Mastermind has given me a place to talk through my business challenges and gain clarity. Knowing I have a supportive community to turn to is invaluable. As a creative, I don’t always focus on the business side, but this has given me the accountability and knowledge I needed to move forward strategically."

Pat Brubaker

"Listening and learning from other people's struggles and what they're doing is great. One of my purposes is to help keep me on track, and even though I had personal challenges this year, I showed up for the group because it was important to me to be there for others and to stay connected."

Lorraine Selman

"Being in this mastermind has been about more than just taking action. It's given me a space to bounce ideas off others and feel less overwhelmed by the many directions I could go in my creative business."

Apply Here

I review each application carefully. You'll be contacted if you're a good fit and we'll schedule a call to discuss the details further.

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Hello there

I'm Anne LaFollette

 

Why a mastermind program?

If you've been in my #annesuniverse, you know that I spent 25 years in corporate jobs until, out of the blue, my boss fired me. I lost my entire identity in that split second.

It's taken me 5 years to pull myself together and create a new purpose for my life, which is teaching people like you how to lean into your creative passion and create a successful business that brings you joy and serves the broader creative community.

I'm excited to share everything I've learned to achieve success on my own terms. Being your own boss is the most amazing blessing. Do what you want, where your want and when you want. 

There's nothing like the power of being in a group of like-minded people

Every year since creating and launching my own creative business, I invest over $40,000 each year on education and mastermind programs.

There's nothing like the power of being in a group of like-minded people, who are working towards similar goals, to propel you forward with new ideas, and a shared sense of purpose.

I'm excited to offer my own Creative Business Mastermind to share everything I've learned with you.

Scroll down and apply today! I can't wait to learn more about you.

xo,
Anne

Apply Here

I review each application carefully. You'll be contacted if you're a good fit and we'll schedule a call to discuss the details further.

APPLY NOW