Hey Julie by Moss Bags
Hey Julie by Moss Bags is a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build a small business that lasts.
Hosted by Julie, founder of Moss Bags since 2013, this podcast blends honest storytelling, practical systems, and sustainable growth strategies for makers, handmade sellers, and product-based entrepreneurs who don’t want to feel alone in the journey.
From Shopify and Etsy to wholesale on Faire, in-person markets, email marketing, and Pinterest, Julie shares real-life experience across multiple sales channels - without the hype or hustle culture.
As the founder of Moss Bags - known for its bestselling Hero Dogs that give back to rescue and service dog organizations - Julie brings over a decade of real-world experience to every conversation.
Each week, you’ll hear:
- honest conversations with fellow founders
- relatable stories from the messy middle of entrepreneurship
- practical insights to help you grow with intention - not burnout
If you’re building something meaningful and want community, clarity, and sustainable momentum, you’re in the right place.
Hey Julie by Moss Bags
Latest Episodes
RANGE | Art by Darcie Gray: Motivation, Murals, and Building a Creative Business
Today I’m chatting with artist and muralist Darcie Gray, the creative behind RANGE | Art by Darcie Gray.Darcie’s work is immediately recognizable: natural landscapes, a limited palette of blue, green, black, and white, and ...
Shopify Isn’t Just a Website - It’s the Ecosystem My Business Needed
If you’ve ever pieced together your business across Etsy, Squarespace, in-person sales, email, and wholesale inquiries, this episode is for you.This week, I’m sharing why I outgrew the platforms that helped me get started, how Shopify be...
Mary Morris Solomon of MaryGold Tales on Building a Creative Business One Yes at a Time
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Mary Morris Solomon, the artist and storyteller behind MaryGold Tales, to talk about her path from secret childhood art to building a creative business filled with small-batch stationery, illustrations, pa...
Helen Worthington of Three in Kind on the Trademark Issue That Forced Her to Rebuild Her Business
Helen didn’t plan to rebuild her business because of a trademark issue - but that’s exactly what happened.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Helen Worthington, the designer and maker behind Three in Kind, to talk about her jou...
Fringe Boutique Owner Rhiannon Troutman on Wholesale, Consignment, and Building Strong Maker/Retailer Relationships
In this episode of Hey Julie by Moss Bags, Julie sits down with Rhiannon Troutman, owner of Fringe Boutique in Bellingham, Washington, for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the maker and retailer relati...