Do you relate? One of the biggest challenges Creatives have is having the TIME to make their Art.

So if we say we want to find the time, and making Art is incredibly important to us then why does it feel so hard to fit it in, to sit down, get out our Art supplies, and start creating? - not just once but regularly.

In this episode, I'm exploring the answer to this question, and talking about what's kept me from making Art along with what I've discovered to help me prioritize what matters most in my life, especially when it comes to my creativity.

I'm sharing 3 tips to help you not only make time for your Art but KEEP making time for your Art.

And if you want to get started with a renewed commitment to your consistent practice, join us for the first official Daily Painting Week, and together we'll focus on making our Art all week.

Register for FREE for this workshop at https://dailypaintingweek.com/

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Big changes underway!

Tune into this episode to get all of the latest happening behind the scenes of Creative Thursday.

A "Direct Pep Talk", this is a transparent share on

• what it takes to build a Creative Business online today, and have lasting success as a Professional Artist
• how to choose the right support to grow your business from courses, to memberships to coaches
• plus I step you through how I prioritize and make big decisions about the direction we're taking after 20 years in business

This is also a time-sensitive invite ending TONIGHT @ 11:59 pm PDT, the last + only chance to get Creative Business Coaching + Consulting support from me this year before the baby comes!

Join us in The Red Dot Society

https://thereddotsociety.com/

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First ~ thank you for your kind messages about our recent loss.

Holiday time, depending upon how you like to approach this season, can be filled with long to-do lists, countless visits, parties, and celebrations, or if you're like me, a perfect time for a peaceful reset.

Very intentional about how we choose to spend Christmas, Sean and I often opt for a quiet celebration which leads to a perfect opening to dream, plan, and prepare for what's next.

Over the past few years of a rapidly growing business, this has been the best time to get caught up and reset, from organizing to planning along with getting a head start on upcoming projects, especially those happening at the start of the new year (get excited and save the date! the Profitable Artist Planning Challenge and Coaching week starts Monday, January 15)

On the last episode I invited you to send me your questions about time management, and this is the first in a series of 3 answering what you asked about the most with today's part 1 focusing on a very popular topic: Social Media, specifically how I plan my Social Media from content creation to posting.

In this episode, I share with you:

• the BIG mistake I see many Artists making when it comes to how and when they post to their Social Media
• what you must have clarity on FIRST to effectively post to your Social Media
• why it's important to understand your relationship with selling and being sold to
• how I like to plan my Social Media shares
• my best practices for planning and posting your Social Media content

See you January 15 for an inspiring + fun 2024 Planning session!

Join the Profitable Artist Planning Challenge + Coaching Week

we start Monday, January 15

Join the Artful Selling Waitlist

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What does your ideal work day look like?

A question I'm often is what does my the structure of my day looks like and how do I schedule it to support my goals.

Do you know your energy levels throughout the days of a week, at particular times of day?

When it comes to planning your ideal schedule where does your productivity excel?

All important questions to help you be efficient with your time and effective with your focus. But not more important than the one question I come back to asking every time you ask me about how I plan.

In this episode I remind you of that single most important question that you want an answer to that will help you all the rest of your plans fall into place.

I also share with you the full list of responsibilities I have in the business today while stepping you through exactly how my days and week look based upon my answer to the questions above.

In a nutshell, this is how I get things done in my business.

Part 1 of a series on Time Management. Send me your DM's on Instagram @ creativethursday with any time management suggestions and questions you'd like me to answer and I'll include them in the podcast.

And stay tuned for the Profitable Artist Planning Challenge, starting January 8, so we can do some planning together!

If you tuned into the episode on this Thursday the episode dropped, super secret invite you can join us for the last time this year as a Founding Monthly or Annual Member in the brand new Daily Painters Membership where we'll be making Art together all year long!

https://cart.creativethursday.com/daily-painters-founding-member/

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Did you hear the news? Not only am I now a happily married Mrs!

During my time away from the podcast I had an epiphany, a realization about what's been missing, what can no longer take a back seat, and the dreams I'm fulfilling in 2024.

I've got a lot to fill you in on and I'm starting by sharing the story of the Cranky Bunny, and the inspiration behind a brand new idea and Artist community I just opened that I've been thinking about since 2006.

I'm also excited to invite you to come have some holiday fun, creative painting time with me starting Monday!

Join me for the Ornament Painting Workshop starting Monday, December 11

https://ornamentpainting.shinepages.com/

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Welcome to another installment of Artist Success Stories.

This episode highlights 2 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to follow their passion and experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses.

Artists; Molly Ovenden, Leah Selk join me for this episode where we talk about:

• Molly, a full-time multi-disciplinary Artist, shares how she lets one art from influence another, and how adopting the practice of planning and embracing a business owner mindset, has transformed her creative practice and how she runs her business today with the ability to think long term
• Leah, a watercolor Artist who wasn't sure if being an Artist was meant for her (even after she graduated Art School) shares how she went from wondering if she could actually make sales to people who aren't her friends to knowing she CAN do this, growing in confidence to raise her prices and selling $6K at her first local gallery show which is leading to even more opportunities in her local community

Perfect timing to join our inspiring community of Expansive Artists! Doors are OPEN for the last time to the public this year starting today through next Tuesday, October 3 @ 11:59 pm PDT

Get ready to experience your next Creative + Art Business breakthrough with plenty of support, accountability, and encouragement along the way.

We can't wait to welcome you!

Come join us!

https://theexpansiveartists.com/

You can find all things

Molly Ovenden

Mollyovenden.com

@Mollyovendencreativity on Instagram

Leah Selk

Leahselk.ca

@leahselkart on Instagram

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What do you do when you feel resistance to the very thing you say you want, like growing your Art business.

Specifically, what keeps you from putting your work out in the world for sale?

Is it:

• that it's hard for you to part with your originals?
• you're afraid of the response how it will be received?
• you're concerned it might not sell?

And what does it mean if your work doesn't sell?

Welcome to another session of Creative Business Coaching over coffee where Artist Una Marz courageously, and vulnerably answers the questions above when she asked for coaching help to understand her fears around releasing her original works.

Una and I talk through her fears after I share several announcements from

• Sell A Piece of Art Challenge starting this Monday! to
• Opening registration to my first in-person painting workshop in Los Angeles this November
• To the story of how the opportunity to design my first box of cards for Papyrus came to be.

Join us for Sell A Piece of Art this Week

link-> https://sellmyartthisweek.com/

Join me, with my dear friend and award-winning floral designer Alyssa Van Guilder of Apotheca Flowers for our in-person floral design + painting event and creative business brunch.

Save your spot for 1, 2, or 3 days

link-> https://floraldesign.shinepages.com/

You can find all things Una Marz at @una.marz

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Hi! It's me Marisa, your Creative Biz Bestie sharing the scoop on

• why
• how and
• when to get support as a Creative especially if you're pursuing Creativity as your career.

I break down the possibilities for learning in my multi-layer cake approach to education, along with

• the choices you'll make when it comes to investing in your education
• how to be discerning when getting support from experienced Mentors
• and how to know if they are right for you
• how to determine your budget for investing in your support

I also talk about the importance of when and how to choose a Mentor who has Coaching expertise,

• the skills that make a good Coach
• the training needed
• to practical and intuitive guidance

And in response to an Expansive Artist member request for more Mindset recommendations from podcasts to books I share some of my favorites with you.

Join us for Sell A Piece of Art this Week Challenge + Coaching

https://sellmyartthisweek.com/

Want to know when spots open up for 1:1 Coaching again

email us at support@creativethursday.com

See you over on Instagram for some Creative Business Coaching @creativethursday@Marisa Cummings

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Did you get a chance to listen to episodes 317 (part 1) and 318 (part 2)

WARNING: Don't listen to part 3 until you've listened to parts 1 and 2 in order.

I kid, and yet I don't.

I'm guessing you're a freedom seeker like me and you like to do things your way, and I get that.

I can't make you listen to these episodes in order. You are free to listen to them, however, whenever you like. But if you really want to get the most from tuning into this series of episodes, listen to them, and journal your honest answers to the prompts in order.

Ok, I've said my peace. On with part 3! :)

So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want?

You're trying to make changes in your "Mindset" but the changes aren't sticking? WHY?

And the defeat you're feeling is starting to get you down and making you question whether this Artist life is actually meant for you?

What can you do about it?

While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ mastering your ENERGY.

Let's keep the conversation going with part 3, the final installment of a 3-part series.

In today's episode, I'm sharing how to change the habits that may be holding you back from finding consistent success + sales with your Creative Work.

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Spoiler Alert: Don't skip ahead! Did you get a chance to listen to episode 317 (part 1)

So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want?

You're trying to make changes in your "Mindset" but the changes aren't sticking? WHY?

If you haven't listened yet, to get the most of this series talking about how to find more success at selling your work, be sure to go back and journal your answers to the prompts I share in part 1.

While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY.

Let's keep the conversation going with part 2 of a 3-part series.

There's a lot of talk around Mindset when it comes to success, specifically making Money, but what creates your Mindset?

When does it start?

What if your mindset isn't working for you?

How do you change it?

There's a foundational piece you don't want to miss if you want to create lasting transformation that will help you create the life you envision.

I'm talking about the foundation in part 2 of this 3-part series.

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want?

While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY.

Let's change that conversation starting now with this episode, part 1 of a 3-part series.

We talk about confidence but your overall energy is much more than that.

While you can muscle your way through to a certain level of confidence, a consistent, integrated, inspired energy around selling work is what you need to build the successful business you dream of.

What's the specific energy you need and how do you accomplish that exactly?

That's what I'm talking about in part 1 of this 3 part series.

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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The latest in trendy buzzwords or concepts that actually play well together? And if so how can Money Mindset + Manifestation help you reach your goals + dreams?

A topic I've wanted to explore more in-depth on this podcast for some time...It took a minute to meet + invite and get to know the guest I trust to take this conversation further ~ one who not only walks the walk but offers one of the clearest explanations of Mindset + Manifestation, along with practical tips and recommendations on how you can choose to practice both (with an approach that works for you) to invite more Abundance (including Money) into your world.

As an Artist who's been aware of, continually learning, and practicing my version of Manifestation for well over 20 years, this conversation sparked a profound new clarity + transformational insight that has stayed with me ever since we recorded this episode

Packed with inspiration and ah-ha's + Insight from a limitless Creative who's resume includes: a Tony Award Winning Producer, Award Winning Filmmaker, Former Professional Actor/SingerDancer, Yoga Teacher, Pranayama + Reiki Practitioner, Creative Coach, and fellow Podcaster.

If you don't yet know Nick, you will. I can't wait for you to meet him in this episode. Enjoy!

You can find all things Nick Demos at

thenickdemos.com

@thenickdemos on Instagram

Are you joining me for #30DaysofSketchwithMarisa

Join the list to follow along here

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Want the secret to my success as a Professional Artist?

Yes! Great, because this is the episode that breaks down the strategy that grew my business from 1 card sale during an entire holiday season to a 6 figure business with multiple revenue streams.

Simple, not easy or more Artists would find the success they're wanting.

In this episode I share

• 3 ways my favorite strategy helped me grow as an Artist
• the ONE key to making this strategy work for you
• an invitation + all the details on you can join me in implementing the strategy I'm sharing with you

Join me for the Summer of Fun! from a Daily Painting Challenge to following along with my own Art creation as I share new work!

Join us in the Daily Painters by jumping on the Wait List opening June 10

https://creativethursday.myflodesk.com/dailypainters

Click the link below to join the Art "Postcard" list for the Summer of Fun by getting the first peek at 12 new originals over 30 days

https://creativethursday.myflodesk.com/summeroffun

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What do you do when your creative spirit is missing?

We don't often talk about this as Artists ~ but the thing about turning your passion into your business, is that lines can get blurred and you need to find ways of staying connected to your passion to have long lasting success in your career.

And when seasons of life can feel like too much all at once, making Art might feel like the last thing you want to do ~ yet without your Art there is no business...

As Professional Creatives we need tools at the ready to give ourselves grace, while also helping us to find our way back to center and inspiration again.

In today's episode I'm offering a possible solution:

• I talk about how I navigate social media for my creative businesswhen I don't feel like sharing
• The boundaries I set for myself when it comes to engaging with social media
• A variety of tools I use to help find my way back to my center + peace + creative inspiration

- and inviting you to join me for #30daysofsketchwithmarisa if you feel inspired to!

Join the list to follow along here

and use this hashtag #30daysofsketchwithmarisa on Instagram to participate with your own sketches.

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Welcome to another installment of Artist Success Stories.

This episode highlights 3 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to follow their passion and experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses.

Artists; Erwin Ong, Una Marz, and Tracey Murrell join me for this episode where we talk about:

• Erwin shares how he learned to trust + courageously say yes to a new opportunity that lead to a $2500 Mural project
• Una how she finally stopped hiding to begin confidently sharing her Art and herself doing LIVE videos
• And Tracey shares how she transformed a time of loss into a decision to follow the passion she had since being a teenager

Perfect timing to join our inspiring community of Expansive Artists! Doors are OPEN starting today through next Tuesday, June 27 @ 11:59 pm PDT

Get ready to experience your next Creative + Art Business breakthrough with plenty of support, accountability, and encouragement along the way.

We can't wait to welcome you!

Come join us!

https://theexpansiveartists.com/

You can find all things

Erwin Ong @duckamuck on instagram

Una Marz @una.marz on instagram

Tracey Murrell @traceyscolourmyworld on instagram

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Are you making progress at a pace you're pleased with?

Or does it feel like everyone's journey to success is going a whole lot faster than yours?

In this episode, we're talking about time and timing

• is Overnight Success actually a thing that's possible today
• and if so is it what you want
• what timing is right for you
• how long does it take to grow a successful Art business
• are you going after your definition of success or someone else's

Join us for the Sell A Piece of Art Challenge starting Monday, June 19!

sellmyarthisweek.com

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Have you ever wondered if you're not really ready for your dream? Or what if your dream actually isn't right for you?

Of is it that self-doubt and fear have momentarily gotten the best of you...

With all this talk of Impostor Syndrome, I thought it was time for a deeper dive into what this phenomenon is all bout ~ especially because when using this term as it applies to Artists + Creatives there's a lot of grey area.

In today's episode, I talk about

• when the concept of Impostor Syndrome originated, it's actual definition, and who it was describing
• how does it apply to Artists
• how to know if you're an Impostor or just think you are
• the questions to ask to help you let it go once and for all

To get the latest updates, and be the first to know when the next Sell a Piece of Art this Week challenge kicks off this month, click here to join the Creative Thursday List

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Works every time!

In all my years of Art making, sharing, and selling there's always 1 step I take that helps me in every area of my creative practice.

In today's episode, I share with you my go-to tip to help you:

• kick-start your creative inspiration
• stay consistent with your Creative Practice
• complete a series of work
• share your work with the world

Enjoy + happy creating!

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Dedicated to all the Mama's out there - in honor of Mother's Day and celebration of my Mama's 84th birthday today.

A deeply personal podcast episode for you.

For years I've wanted to invite my mom, Erika to share her story here on the podcast, and today (on her birthday) it's finally happening!

A conversation with a Mother and Daughter, a personal story of a dynamic, passionate, independent Woman whose life began during WWII in Germany and ultimately brought her to the United States with via Italy and Paris, France, the Bahamas, and Russia.

Not our usual creative business chat, but we talk about life, from family, generational evolutions, culture, career, travel to love and teddy bears.

A very big leap of trust for a deeply private person to share her story here with us.

We truly hope you enjoy this episode and that it might inspire you.

We only got through a portion of Erika's story and we may be open to bringing you more of the story if you think that's another episode you would enjoy. Please let us know, send me a dm over on Instagram @creativethursday

Lots of love. Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Birthday Erika!

{the black and white photo is of my mom the middle daughter in the middle of the photo, her 2 sisters, and my grandparents, Edith and Erwin who I knew as Oma and Opa 💖)

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Ready to dream + explore more possibilities of how to profit from your Creative Gifts!

Welcome to part 2 of last week's episode no. 308 (you can listen to part 1 right here) where I walk you through 8 more ideas for generating revenue with your Art.

Everything I'm listing in this episode and the one last week are all proven ways I've generated revenue in Creative Thursday over the past 16 years.

It's a well-known fact that for a business owner to have peace of mind, you want to have multiple revenue streams, some more passive than active, and what I'm emphasizing today is to have recurring revenue built into (at least 1, if not more) of those streams too.

I've been talking about my friend and business coach Stu McLaren's workshop over the last couple of weeks.

If you're seriously considering starting your own membership, product or knowledge focused, and you're reading this TODAY! You're in luck because Stu just opened the doors to TME - The Membership Experience this week and TODAY is the very LAST DAY to join the 2023 session.

So don't let another year pass you by and miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Click here to join TME

I can't recommend this program enough. One of the best, and only courses I've completed from start to finish, I'm thankful everyday I came across Stu in 2019 and jumped into TME.

I've been working with Stu ever since and my business continues to grow with more clarity, efficiency, and profit than ever before.

Join TME here

(proud to be a partner of Stu's. When you join through my link I'll be coaching a group of you through the program, in a more intimate setting to get your questions answered, brainstorm ideas and have the opportunity to dive a little deeper into what you're learning so you can implement it successfully right away.)

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Continuing the topic of generating multiple revenue streams in your business, in this episode I'm sharing part 1 of 2 episodes with a list of 15 proven ways to profit from your Art.

Everything I'm listing in this episode and the one coming next week are all proven ways I've generated revenue in Creative Thursday over the past 16 years.

It's a well-known fact that for a business owner to have peace of mind, you want to have multiple revenue streams, some more passive than active, and what I'm emphasizing today is to have recurring revenue built into (at least 1, if not more) of those streams too.

My friend and business coach Stu is hosting his 1X annual FREE Workshop all about how to turn what you know, love, and do into recurring revenue in your business, and part 3 is today! You're not too late to join us, and he's also hosting a Masterclass this Sunday to catch everyone up at 8 pm ET

Jump in and join us here

Join us for the Sunday Masterclass

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Want peace of mind as an Artist, Solo-preneur Creative Business owner?

I'll never forget what one of my early Mentors said to me "You want to sleep at night as an entrepreneur? You're going to want many eggs in your basket"

And she was right. By eggs, she was referring to multiple revenue streams. The part that I would add today is to make as many revenue streams as you can recurring revenue.

Artists in particular have to be very careful about conserving their energy, especially when they turn their Art into a business because feeling inspired is not only tied to your creative well but to your income.

It's all too easy to experience burnout when you're consistently creating for your revenue.

You can really sleep at night when you have consistent income coming in, in some cases while you're sleeping.

In today's episode, a behind-the-scenes of one of our Expansive Artists call, my friend and Mentor Stu McLaren is back on the podcast to share ideas for all the ways you can add recurring revenue via 2 different models into your business, especially as a creative.

And I stay on to answer questions for our members about ideas they have plus my experience investing in Mentors and the choice to grow the Mentoring side of my business.

Stu is hosting his 1X annual FREE Workshop all about starting your Membership and it starts TODAY!

Jump in and join us here

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Do you ever wish interviewers would go into detail about the exact steps to that tipping point moment that transforms someone, (especially a fellow Creative) from struggling to success?

As an interviewer, I'm working on it...

When I bring guests on the podcast, I promise to dive deeper into those specific stories because those can be some of the best moments on the journey and very often the ones we can relate to the most.

Like the stories shared today in another installment of Artist Success Stories.

This episode highlights 3 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to trust their creative calling and started to experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses.

Artists; Tracey Diamond, Tracey Hayes, and Grace Gallaher Fitzpatrick join me for this episode and we talk about:

• Tracey D. shares how she landed a dream job to create the Art and Design for the Montclair Film Festival Poster
• Tracey H. shares how she went from part-time to full-time Artist
• And Grace shares more about how she transformed from being afraid of anyone seeing her work or knowing that she paints to having Artistic confidence and securing high-end commissions (in just 6 months!)

Hey, hey! Did you hear, I'm hosting a special {it's FREE} Monday Masterclass this Monday, April 3 at 4 pm PDT

3 Mistakes to Avoid When You're Selling Your Art on Social Media

Click here to save your spot

You can find all things

Tracey Diamond @traceydiamond_artist

Tracey Hayes @traceyhayesart

Grace Gallaher Fitzpatrick @gracefitzpatrick.art

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Welcome to another edition of Artist Success Stories!

In this episode I'm joined by three of our Artful Selling Alumni; Lisa Kurt, Jessica Tepora, and Dionna Vereen sharing how

• they transformed self doubt and feeling scared into turning points in their creative business
• fear may be a clue to what's actually calling you
• making what you love affects your sales
• following your dream impacts the people in your life, especially your children
• it's never too late to come back to your dream
• developing your muscle for planning also develops so many invaluable life skills
• making Art helped heal during tragedy
• practicing 2 specific qualites can make all the difference in how you sell your Art

Doors to Artful Selling are OPEN for a special summer session starting now through Wednesday, May 29 @ 11:59 pm PDT

Join us!

https://artfulselling.com/

🎨 Transform Your Art Business:

Craft your Art Sales + Marketing Plan for 2024 and beyond. Make more art, sell more art, and turn your dreams into reality.

💡 Get Clarity and Achieve Your Dreams:

This time, it's about follow-through! Having a Sales and Marketing Plan is the most effective way to confidently and consistently sell to your Ideal Collectors online. Let's build a thriving business that supports a life you love.

📆 Your 12-Month Product Launch Plan:

Know what you're creating, when you're launching it, and how to price it for PROFIT.

📱 Create Your Social Media Plan:

Unlock the secrets to impactful social media strategies.

📧 Create Your Email Marketing Plan:

Learn the art of email marketing for successful art promotion.

🌟 Ready to Make Selling Your Art Easy?

You can find all things 

Lisa Kurt @lisakurt

Jessica Tepora @jessteporaart

Dionna Vereen @dionnarama

Marisa Cummings @creativethursday

Did you hear about what happened to Etsy sellers last week?

After 16 years of selling Art online, getting an early start also selling on Etsy, there's one non-negotiable that I emphasize to ALL of the Artists I have the opportunity to work with, and I'm sharing it with you in today's episode.

The recent Etsy events reminded me just how important this one tip is an inspired 2 more I'm sharing especially if I were getting started selling my Art online today.

In this episode I talk about:

• the most important assets in your business and how to protect them
• the trends that are happening in online selling and how to prepare for the changes coming
• how to get noticed faster than when the algorithm chooses to feature you, and without paid ads

If you want to put these tips into practice as soon as next week, Come join us! I'm hosting my Sell A Piece of Art Workshop + Coaching Week and you're invited.

Click the link below to register

sellmyartthisweek.com

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In celebration of my 16th year as a Professional Artist this week, also what I refer to as my Dream come True Anniversary, I'm sharing 16 lessons I've learned along the way.

Get comfy and grab your favorite beverage as I dive into what I'm glad I knew, and wish I would've known.

In today's episode, I talk in detail about what will set you up for success from

• your belief in yourself and what's possible for you
• how you feel about the work you create
• keeping a regular practice that helps you stay focused
• how to value the work you create

while also sharing tips on how to keep your eye on the big picture on the days when the challenges may feel bigger than you anticipated

• how to avoid burnout
• why it's important to embrace your least favorite tasks in your business
• what help you'll need help with and when
• why your attitude about investing in your business can make or break your momentum

Thank you for listening + supporting my work with Creative Thursday for 16 years!

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Not just talking about your studio space today, or perhaps? a kitchen table studio like where I first started my Art business, but in today's episode I share a story about how I figured out what cultivated my most inspired creative times.

It wasn't obvious to me until recently ~ first when I founded The Expansive Artists, with an intention to cultivate and support an inspired creative community of fellow Artists growing businesses along with hosting in person creative events, like retreats and workshops ~

Here's the thing: the environment and community you choose to surround yourself with can make all the difference in the way you find, tap into and express your unique creative vision.

It's way more important than you might realize.

I invited a special guest, Floral Designer and Founder of Apotheca Flowers, Alyssa Van Guilder to join me for this conversation.

We're both excited to announce that our 2020 dream of hosting an in person creative + creative business event together, is finally happening this year.

You can get all the details and save your spot to join us here!

https://floraldesign.shinepages.com/

You can find all things Alyssa Van Guilder and Apotheca

@apothecaflowers

https://apothecaflowershoppe.com/

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Are you someone who writes down your goals for the year or do you question if this ritual actually gets you the results you want?

How about writing down your "word for the year"?

Do these practices really make a difference or are they just busy work to remind us what we didn't accomplish since last year?

Do they only make sense at the beginning of a new year or can they still make a difference in any month you choose?

I'll be honest, I was skeptical for a long time about whether this kind of specificity around my goals and intentions was actually helpful, then I gave it a try and realized it's a game changer.

In today's episode, I share with you why I decided to not only choose a word for the year but to share it publicly.

I talk about

• how these simple practices can help you gain clarity year after year, no matter when you implement them
• how that clarity can help you know exactly what to focus on next
• the powerful intentions a single word can cultivate for you and what mine are for the word I choose this year

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Should this podcast stay or should it go?

Inspired by a variety of conversations with creatives I had at the start of this new year, the response to a spontaneous instagram post I created that is now my most liked post of ALL TIME, celebrating the 300th CT episode, all coinciding with a BIG birthday in just 2 days - I'm assessing next steps personally, professionally and specifically with this Creative Thursday podcast.

Let's just say the lens through which I'm choosing to Mentor and Coach is shifting and I'm sharing with you why.

I'd love your thoughts on the ideas and suggestions I'm offering in this episode and then...

If you like me simply want more time to create your Art this year and make it a regular habit again, I've got 3 tips to begin feeling like an Artist again, especially if you're an Artist who's turned your Creativity into a Profession.

On a side note if you LOVE rabbits, and/or are curious about seeing and collecting a new series of Creative Thursday paintings, then you'll want to check out the new Year of the Rabbit-inspired originals right here at creativethursday.com

Thanks in advance for your thoughts, through reviews and messages.

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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How do you go from owning that you’re ready to be an Artist to having your career as an Artist support you in owning a house in France?

Yes it’s possible! But first...when setting out to accomplish your dreams

Ask yourself if you’re taking advice from people who are living what you want to live?

Or listening to people who tell you, you can’t accomplish your dreams versus the ones who tell you, you can?

We're celebrating 300 episodes today and since the original mission of the Creative Thursday podcast was to share my journey as an Artist wanting to become a Professional not only to share what I was figuring out with you but to inspire all who are wanting to be creative and/or build a business doing work you love to do just that ~

I thought there’s no better way to celebrate the 300the episode than sharing Artist Success Stories with you

Featuring our guest Artists

Jeanette Bergstrom, Erwin Ong, Marie-Laure Delage-Carlson

In this episode we talk about:

• How to let go of limiting beliefs when it comes to creating your Art and building your Art Business
• Why there isn’t only one right way to become a Professional Creative and how to choose the path that is right for your Artwork
• What’s equally as important to share as sharing your Art?
• The simple strategy that grows your email list and your Art sales

You can find all things

Jeanette Bergstrom

@jeanette.bergstrom.art on instagram

Erwin Ong

@duckamuck on instagram

Marie-Laure Delage-Carlson

@fleur.de.lys.art on instagram

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Do you have a special ritual or practice to close out the past year, to welcome in the new year, besides clinking glasses filled with your favorite sparkling beverage at the strike of midnight.

In years past, right after my new year's toast, maybe I picked a word for the year, but I usually raced from one year right into the next, never pausing to reflect and assess, and thoughtfully bring what I learned and appreciated into my dreams and plans for the next 12 months and beyond.

In this episode I walk you through the practice I now use at the end of every year, to review all of the prior 12 months (the highs and the lows) all the progress I made; what I've learned, am grateful for, want to continue, what I choose to say goodbye to, and say yes to in the new year!

Ready to start fresh for 2023 and kick-off your year with clarity + focus for your Art business!

It's almost here! Join me for the Profitable Artist Plan. We start this Monday, January 9

https://profitableartistchallenge.com/

Come join me for a peek into my weekly Sunday planning session LIVE on Instagram @ 3 pm PST instagram.com/creativethursday

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The tradition continues for the 3rd year in a row!

I'm back with my 2022 year in review.

At the close of each year, I share a behind-the-scenes studio wrap-up of what worked and what didn't when it came to my art practice and my creative business.

How did my work impact my personal life and this year especially how did my personal life impact my business?

One of the most challenging years filled with a new level of growing pains plus the emotional and physical pains left over from a significant amount of personal health stress ~ I share:

• my biggest lessons I learned
• the progress I made in spite of it all
• what I'm choosing to leave behind
• what I'm choosing to take with me into 2023
• what I'm most grateful for even through the hard lessons learned

Ready to start fresh for 2023 and kick-off your year with clarity + focus for your Art business!

Join me for the Profitable Artist Plan

https://profitableartistchallenge.com/

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What's your go-to when you're just not feeling inspired?

How do you get back into that Creative flow?

In today's episode, I share a story about a recent experience that I almost talked myself out of multiple times, which ended up being a game changer for me on so many levels, from learning new skills to, to future business opportunities to energizing my Creativity flow even more!

Because, as you may know, I've been painting up a storm this month and have never been so excited to making Art again.

And TODAY in celebration of a return to prioritizing creativity, for the first time all year, I'm releasing a group of original paintings. My "Coming Back To Art" Collection is launching @ 11 am PST via email first. Join the list and view the new collection as soon as they're released at creativethursday.com or click here.

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Is prioritizing creativity on your list again for 2023? or is it just me 😉 (actually this year was pretty decent for me because I used the tip I'm sharing with you here more than I thought I'd have time for)

How'd it go this year for you? Did you feel like you made time for Art making the way you wanted to?

If you're feeling like it's challenging to summon that creative muse, this is my best tip for kickstarting creativity.

Works like a charm for me every time.

Not to mention in this episode I'm also sharing some bonus wine, vineyard and travel tips for you.

A jam packed 30 minutes where you could grab your brushes right now, pop your EarPods and make some Art.

pssst...if you make Art while you listen you'll be getting a head start on the 3 steps I'm sharing with you today.

Enjoy!

And thank you for supporting my Art xo

The new ornaments are releasing today @ 11 am PST via email first. Join the list and view + collect your ornaments as soon as they're released at creativethursday.com or click here.

You know the feeling you get when a dream that's been in the works for a while becomes a reality?

That's the unbridled enthusiasm you're hearing in my voice for this episode.

I'm thrilled to announce that the first official Shiny Squirrel Summit for Visual Artists looking to create multiple revenue streams is happening, and kicking off this Sunday, April 28 @ 1 pm PDT!

And you're invited to this free event. Just head over to https://shinysquirrelsummit.com/ to get your free ticket.

This vision inspired the first Shiny Squirrel podcast episode #271 is bigger than me.

The event includes hearing from 11 additional Creative Expert Speakers on a variety of topics that are all ways you can create more income in your Art business, so you can avoid burnout and have more time to do what you best, make the Art you love making most.

In this episode, I introduce you to all 12 speakers, myself included, and the topics that we'll be covering so you can start thinking about ideas and possibilities to incorporate new revenue streams into your Creative business.

It's going to be a fantastic week!

See you there!

If you're listening after the event happened, and are interested in getting access to the replays please reach out to us at support@creativethursday.com

Click here to join the Shiny Squirrel Summit

Click here to download the 20 Ways + Product Ideas to Make Income with Your Art

Listen to the Shiny Squirrel Podcast episode #271

Say hello and follow all the speakers on their Instagram below

Joy Cho @ohjoy

Bonny Snowdon @bonnysnowdonacademy

Josie Lewis @josielewisart

Heidi Easley @texasartandsoul_

Kristine Richer @kristinerosephotography

Dylan Mierzwinski @bydylanm

Mim Jenkinson @mimjenkinson

Karen Abend @karenabend

Michelle Lloyd @unitedartspace

Alex Cole @alexcolestudio

Alyssa Van Guilder @apothecaflowers

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My planning practice, or rather my planning obsession, has reached a new level and I've got a brand new tip to share with you in this episode.

Inspired by another new love for project management - something that before my business started to grow to include a team that I had no idea "was a thing" - this planning tip is good for both using pen (preferably markers!) + paper and digital.

I’m also celebrating the release of the brand new 2nd edition limited edition 2023 creative planner, which is date free so you can start it or use it at any time of the year that you like.

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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@creativethursday

Are you feeling frustrated that you aren't getting any traction in marketing and consistently selling your work?

This might be why... Not all marketing trends are the best strategy, especially for Artists starting out.

With a new "Art expert" popping into my social media feed every other day, there's more noise than ever out there with a million and one recommendations and marketing strategies to try, one of which is the trend that encourages selling work in Collections.

In today's podcast episode I'm breaking down why I disagree with the trend of recommending that you sell and release your work in Collections, especially if you're just starting out.

And if you want to go deeper on this strategy in an upcoming LIVE Masterclass I'm teaching next week, you can learn more and save your spot at Dailypaintingmethod.com

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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@creativethursday

In almost 300 episodes I haven't shared EXACTLY how I started my Art business, how is that possible?

The truth is that business owners can get so distracted by shiny squirrel syndrome (listen to this previous podcast episode no.) and all the latest marketing strategies, that we can miss the most obvious one that's right in front of us, and forgetting to stay focused on what works (easily!) and double down on doing more of that.

Exhibit A - me, Marisa right here mentoring you and forgetting to emphasize what was the most important foundation to growing Creative Thursday, the specific strategy that took me from selling 1 greeting card an entire holiday season to growing a 6 figure Art Business.

In this episode, I'm sharing the practice that helped me

• stay consistently connected to making my Art
• find my Artist voice
• grow my following + my email list
• find my Collectors many of whom are still collecting my work today
• and generating consistent revenue with Art sales

And if you want to go deeper on this strategy in an upcoming LIVE Masterclass I'm teaching next week, you can learn more and save your spot at Dailypaintingmethod.com

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Sharing inspiration from your fellow Creatives with Artist Success Stories with you in today's episode with 4 guest Artists and Expansive Artist members.

My favorite kind of conversations to have ~ as we do! we touch upon a lot of topics on this journey of an Artist:

• how the decision to stick to a higher price resulted in a loyal collector
• why the work of the Artist is equal to the work of a health practitioner
• how to make time for what you want even when you have a full-time job and are raising children
• a check-in question to help you keep focused on track
• tips for how to get started
• how to stay confident and not give up on the roller coaster days
• how to stay fulfilled + connected to your Art when you're juggling responsibilities including parenthood

Enjoy!

And come join us in The Expansive Artists!

The doors are open for the last time this year! Join us at https://theexpansiveartists.com/

before Tuesday, October 18 @ 11:59 pm PDT

Joined by guest Artists

Pradeepa David

@ limewoodart

limewoodart.com

Laura Schrader

@ swingkittenhandmade

swingkittenhandmade.com

Yvonne Sellick

@ yvonnesellickart

yvonnesellickart.com

Grace Fitzpatrick

@ gracefitzpatrick.art

https://www.gracefitzpatrick.art/

Who decides when you're ready?

Is it you?

Is it an Art teacher or Gallery owner?

Is it your family, your partner?

Is it the inner critic living in your mind? (You know that one that's not always the most supportive...)

One of the most common objections I hear from Artists starting out is that they don't feel "ready" to sell their work.

While it's an important question to ask ~depending upon the answer, it can also be one more very logical "excuse" (I mean reason) that can keep us from fulfilling our calling, stepping into our power, and sharing our gifts with the world.

There's a lot at stake in that one answer, which is why in today's episode I want to help you make that decision easier by listing my top 3 ways of knowing that you're ready to sell your Art..

Enjoy the episode and then! come put these steps into practice and join me for the Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop.

We start Monday, October 10

You can join us here sellmyartthisweek.com

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Have you ever wondered how Art gets chosen for TV + film?

As an Artist whose work is featured in the 2nd highest grossing feature film of all time, The Avengers Endgame, I'm going to break it all down for you in this episode.

It's not just because I live in Los Angeles that my Art has found its way onto countless walls in both film and tv over the years (although it does help!)

There are a variety of ways you can get your Art seen in the entertainment industry.

I'm sharing the scoop from what you can expect to be paid, to the rights you want to be aware of, all to help you decide whether you actually want your Art featured in film and tv.

Save the Date: Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop happening 10.10.22

Join us for the Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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@creativethursday

Are you frustrated with all the changes?

Do you find the resistance creeping in along with a wish to just keep things the same for a while, already!

I see Artists coping with similar struggles over and over, and it doesn't help that there are also a lot of shifts happening all at once in the creative and online industries.

If we want to keep following through on our plan, it's time for a different approach again.

I've recognized an important shift you can make starting today that may help you let go of ALL those same struggles.

In today's podcast episode I share with you my biggest takeaways after hosting another session of the Profitable Artist Planning Workshop along with the top 4 trends I see happening in our industry and my suggestions on how you can adapt to the changes to continue experiencing the success you want.

Save the Date: Sell A Piece of Art this Week Workshop happening 10.10.22

You're invited to join us is coming soon!

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Does posting to Social Media feel like a waste of time?

Like it's getting harder and harder to be seen, let alone know if you're reaching your Ideal Collectors?

There may be an important step you're missing, and an opportunity you haven't even considered, especially if you're just starting your business as an Emerging Artist.

However, I've found that a lot of well-established Artists are also missing this incredible opportunity to get their work seen by the right people.

In today's episode, my guest, Facebook + Instagram Ads Agency Owner and Marketing Coach Zach Spuckler is back on the podcast to

• talk about the changes in internet marketing and how they affect the organic reach of your business
• how to efficiently grow an online business especially if you're starting today and
• how to be open to + exploring new possibilities with your marketing can rapidly increase your chance of getting your work in front of YOUR people just waiting to connect with you

So that you can build a profitable business with more time to do what you do best, Make your Art.

Zach and I are hosting a FB Ads for Artists workshop this Friday, September 9 if you want to learn a step-by-step strategy for reaching your Ideal Collectors with Facebook + Instagram Ads.

You can get all the details and register to join us right away.

Since this is an implementation workshop with more hand-holding and personal marketing guidance, registration is limited to 50 spots.

You can join us here: https://cart.heartsoulhustle.com/facebook-ads-for-artists-sept-22/

You can find all things Zach Spuckler on instagram

@heartsoulhustle

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When you think of a Thriving Artist, what qualities do you think they embody?

In today's episode, I'm joined by 3 Artists, Marie Delage Carlson, Heather Harrington, and Yvonne Sellick.

Alumni from our first sessions of Artful Selling joined me to share with me not only the qualities that they believe separate the Struggling from the Thriving Artist but also what has made the difference for them as they continue to gain more momentum and Art sales in their Creative businesses!

• from leaving graphic design to becoming a full-time Artist,
• to getting comfortable with selling once and for all
• how selling is easy once you get clear on 1 thing in particular
• to booking more commissions for happy customers all in a row
• to growing in confidence

And more. As is often the case with my conversation with fellow Artists, we touch upon a lot of details involved with this courageous Artist journey we're all on together.

The Doors to Artful Selling are OPEN! but only until Tuesday, August 30, @ 11:59 pm PDT

Join us!

https://artfulselling.com/

Here's where you can find and stay in touch with our guest from today's episode:

Marie DeLage Carlson

@fleur.de.lys.art on instagram

Heather Harrington

@lifeandwhim on instagram

Yvonne Sellick

@yvonnesellickart on instagram

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Do you worry about coming across as too Salesy when you're putting your Artwork out for sale?

Do you think you're bothering or boring people with your marketing?

Today I bring you a special Sunday episode of the podcast, part 2 of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee and we're talking all about marketing + selling.

I'm answering your questions:

1. What's the best approach for marketing and selling your work online?
2. How often should you send emails and post on social media?

And digging a little deeper into money beliefs that may be holding you back from selling more of your work.

Our kick-off call is TODAY and we get this Planning Party started tomorrow, Monday!

Join me for the Profitable Artist Workshop + Coaching Week starting Monday

https://profitableartistchallenge.com/

and be sure to grab your copy of the 1st edition Creative Planner before it's SOLD out!

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

What qualities do Creatives have in common that make adding a membership model to their business a perfect fit?

We'll tell you! In today's episode I'm joined by my friend and Mentor of 5 years and Membership Expert Stu McLaren to talk about the wild success Artists are seeing in the membership space.

And by success we mean, growing 7 figure memberships in just a few years, while inspiring art and creativity, and creative business skills for thousands of people across the globe.

It's inspiring, to say the least, to see this rapid growth of PROSPERITY and THRIVING in an industry that was once known for its starving, struggling mentality.

Days of the Starving Artist are gone as Creative Business owners today, myself included are changing the narrative forever more.

It turns out there is one single quality many of us share that makes Artists especially successful at starting, building, and running memberships.

In today's episode, we share

• what that one quality is among others that makes Artists perfectly suited to add a membership to their revenue streams
• how many different kinds of creative memberships there are with very specific skills being taught
• how to know if starting a membership might be something you want to do
• what owning a membership, not 1 but now 2! has done for me both personally and professionally

If this episode has thinking about what it might be like to start a membership or you have one going already but don't know how to grow it effectively, you're in luck because Stu's free workshop is happening now:

How to Turn What You Already Know, Love, and Do into a Profitable Business

Just click here to join the workshop for free

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Episode Title: 285 Let's talk about the Slow Build when it comes to growing your Art Business

How does feeling more calm with less overwhelm sound when it comes to growing your Art business?

Yes? tune in!

Today's episode is another special edition of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee where I go LIVE on Instagram and share business guidance.

On this call, we covered such a variety of topics I decided to split this one into two parts, with this being PART 1.

Inspired by a recent comment our Expansive Artist member Linda shared with me, today I want to talk to you more about what it means to apply the Slow Build to growing your business as an Artist.

I also share some tips on how to start planning your Holiday launch product offerings.

If you catch this episode early you can join me LIVE TODAY Thursday, August 17 @ 10 am PDT over on Instagram @creativethursday for another session of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee

And if you want help creating your Profitable Artist Plan without relying on Social Media...!

Join me for the Profitable Artist Workshop + Coaching Week starting Monday

https://profitableartistchallenge.com/

and be sure to grab your copy of the 1st edition Creative Planner before it's SOLD out!

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

Hello Creative Friend, I've got you!

While I don't regret it, I do look back and recognize the sometimes subtle, singular decisions I could've made that would've been a game changer in growing my Art business.

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the 1 thing - if I could only pick 1 - that I'd do differently.

There's no need to repeat the Artist struggles and yet I see Creatives ignore this recommendation again and again.

So this is it! my invitation to act on this 1 simple suggestion that has the potential to radically change the success you'll see in your Art business from this point forward.

And here are more ways I can help you, starting TODAY 💖

1. Come join me LIVE TODAY Thursday, August 11 for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee on Instagram @creativethursday @ 10 am PDT. Same day + time next week too!
2. Join me for the Fall session of the Profitable Artist Plan 5-day Workshop + Coaching week, starting August 22. Click here to register, and you can also upgrade to grab your Creative Planner (including domestic + international shipping!) before the workshop begins.

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

You don't want to skip this part!

It can be easy to get too carried away with more advanced steps to building your Art business that you completely forget to be thoughtful in the order and care you take those early steps.

When you rush, and try to figure it out by yourself you just cost yourself more frustration and time in the long run.

Save yourself that agitation now and ask an experienced Mentor you trust for guidance.

Just like one of our Expansive Artist members asked me during our monthly Q&A. It's such a good one that I wanted to share my answer in this week's podcast episode.

Some ways you can get coaching from me over the next month:

1. Come join me LIVE for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee on Instagram @creativethursday next Thursday, August 11 + 18 @ 10 am PDT
2. Join me for the Fall session of the Profitable Artist Plan 5 day Workshop + Coaching week, starting August 22. Invite to register 💌 is coming soon, so stay tuned!

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday

No one wants it to take an overnight hospital stay to be the wake-up call for you to learn an important lesson.

But so be it.

This is my personal story that doesn't veer far from my professional life.

For too long I let fear and anxiety influence the way I chose to grow my Creative Business, and this is where it's time to make a new choice.

The person who went into the hospital is not the same person who came out, and how I was running it will no longer be the way I will be running it going forward.

In today's episode, I share with you how this health challenge inspired me to dive into my fear versus resisting it, and what has happened since.

Join the Artful Selling Waitlist here to be the first to know when we open the doors again, on August 26th

You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday

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and on instagram and facebook

@creativethursday