Golden Heartland Guild

Where Creativity Comes Home

What is the Golden Heartland Guild?

The Golden Heartland Guild is a private membership community for rural creative business owners who are committed to becoming Joy-Led Business Owners.

Running a creative business can feel lonely. It's easy to wonder if you're doing it right, question whether you should keep going, or feel like no one around you understands the unique challenges of building a business around your creativity.

The Guild exists so you don't have to build your business alone.

Our members gather each week for coaching, encouragement, accountability, and meaningful conversations with people who understand both creativity and business. Together, we're building businesses that support the lives we want to live—not lives that become consumed by our businesses.

Membership includes:

  • Weekly Joy-Led Business group coaching

  • Our private online Guild community

  • The Joy-Led Business Workshop

  • Monthly 2nd Monday at the Guild gatherings

  • Opportunities to teach workshops and share your expertise

  • A featured member display inside the Guild Hall

  • Access to member-only events, resources, and our annual retreat

Our Guild Hall, located at 125 W. Cherry Street in historic downtown Nevada, Missouri, serves as the home of our community. It hosts classes, workshops, member gatherings, and special events throughout the year. Rather than being open as a traditional retail store, the Guild comes alive during scheduled events and intentional gatherings that bring creative business owners together.

Whether you live in Vernon County or hundreds of miles away, you'll find a community that believes success isn't measured only by revenue or growth. We believe the best businesses are built with clarity, confidence, commitment, and joy.

If you've been looking for people who understand both your creative heart and your entrepreneurial spirit...

You belong here.

Guild Membership

Built for rural creatives, makers, and business owners who want clarity, community, and joyful momentum — without the overwhelm. The Golden Heartland Guild offers one simple membership level with a limited capacity of 50 members.

Guild Membership — $100/month

Your membership includes everything you need to grow your creativity and business with confidence:

  • Heartbeat online community — stay connected, encouraged, and supported

  • Joy-Led online courses — step-by-step guidance for building a purpose-driven business

  • Weekly virtual group coaching — consistent accountability, clarity, and momentum

  • Weekly email accountability coaching — gentle, structured support to keep you moving

  • Access to the Guild Clubhouse & Gallery at 125 W Cherry Street (opening June 2026)

The Guild is designed so that whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow, you always have a place to belong — and a clear next step forward.

Member Upgrades

Active Guild members can personalize their experience with focused support and private creative space:

Mentoring — +$100/month
One private coaching session with Joy-Led Coach Tina Joy Cochran each month for tailored guidance and support.

Private Coaching Session — $200 each
A single session with Joy-Led Coach Tina Joy Cochran for clarity, direction, and next steps.

Group coaching, and mentoring sessions are available over Zoom

Why Join the Guild?

Because you want a place where your creativity and business can grow — without feeling alone.
Because you want support that feels grounding, not overwhelming.
Because you’re ready for a joy-led way of building the work you’re called to create.

Join the Golden Heartland Guild and build your business, your craft, and your confidence — all in one place.

Membership Opens August 2026

Spaces Designed for Creativity and Community

At the Golden Heartland Guild, every space is crafted to inspire creativity, foster collaboration, and empower your business journey. Whether you're here to work, learn, or share your story, you'll find the perfect setting tailored to your needs.

Welcome Area

Step into a space where history meets hospitality. The welcoming area of Golden Heartland Guild greets you with warm lighting, vintage decor, and comfortable seating that sets the tone for creativity and connection. Featuring antique details like restored wooden furnishings, framed historic photos, and subtle modern touches, it’s the perfect place to pause, reflect, or engage in conversation with fellow creators. This area embodies the spirit of Guild, inviting you to feel at home while you’re inspired to dream big and build your story.

Boutique Area

Step into a retail space where stories come alive. Our boutique highlights products created by our members, each with its own unique narrative. Perfect for showcasing your work to the world.

Gathering Area

Relax and connect with other members in our inviting gathering area. This cozy space is perfect for networking, brainstorming, or simply enjoying a break in your day.

Coming Summer 2026
Classroom

Learn, teach, and grow in our modern classroom space. Designed for workshops, coaching sessions, and community events, this area is the heart of learning and collaboration.

Coming 2027
Private Offices and Creator Pods

Need a quiet space to focus? Our private offices and creator pods provide the privacy and comfort you need to bring your vision to life. Tailored for deep work or personal creativity.

Coming in 2028
Production Studio

Bring your ideas to life in our fully equipped production studio. Whether you're recording a podcast, filming content, or taking product photos, you'll have the tools and environment to create with ease.