Creative Thursday with Marisa
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsMarisa Anne Cummings, a Los Angeles based artist + author + entrepreneur, actually started the Creative Thursday podcast in 2006. What? what! how is that even possible? And yes! she wishes she had kept it going after all these years. Yet as a small business owner, maybe you can relate? choices needed to be made, and a passion for painting and continuing to build her art business became her focus. Cut to over a decade later, armed with SO many more lessons learned, and a - can no longer be suppressed - desire to share them with you! Marisa is ready to make a return to one of the first creative mediums she loved, podcasting! Even more fired up than before, Marisa is looking forward to picking up where she left off on her creative journey through both - one her favorite things to do - having thoughtful, inspiring, keeping it real, conversations with fellow Creatives + Business Owners along with offering her own perspective as an artist and entrepreneur, traversing this online world. We’re talking everything from life + business + creativity + entrepreneurship.
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329 20 plus Lessons Learned from 20 Years in Business
March 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIf I could go back and mentor my younger business self, the one who said yes to her dream of becoming a Professional Artist, the lessons learned that I share in this episode is what I would say. Today, March 7 marks a celebration of not only 17 years of making a consistent living with my Creative Business but this February 2024 I celebrated 20 years since the very first Creativethursday.com site went live, featuring my Art work. Back then I was so busy trying to make it all a go,...
328 Artist Success Stories from Courage to Consistency with Heather Harrington, Joanna Smith and Marissa Parsons
January 19, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBGet excited! welcome to another favorite edition of Artist Success Stories. In this episode I'm joined by three of our Alumni; Heather Harrington, Joanna Smith, and Marissa Parsons sharing how they first decided to follow their passion what's helped them find and keep the courage to pursue the professional Artist life how they show up with consistency the value of self-discovery + authenticity in the art-selling process the benefits of personalized mentorship the significanc...
327 Favorite Organization Tools for Social Media Planning + Project Management
January 11, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBSpontaneous creation or being prepared ahead of time with your content? which do you prefer? Continuing on with our series, part 3, of answering your Time Management questions; I'm opening this episode with a few more social media creation tips, specifically for video, while also sharing more tools to help you get and stay organized with your assets, marketing plan and project management. what and when I record behind the scenes to use in my social media marketing app recommenda...
326 Best Practices + Tips for Organizing your Social Media Imagery
January 04, 2024 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBBe honest: how's your 2024 Social Media plan looking? Are you feeling ready with a big picture strategy in place, or are you reading this thinking, Marisa what are you talking about "ready", I barely know what to post tomorrow let alone the rest of 2024 Would you like to feel more prepared when it comes to your marketing? What if this is the year you could change the hamster wheel approach of: overwhelm + procrastinate = now I feel behind so why bother with any sort of plan...
325 How to Plan Your Social Media Creation + Posting
December 28, 2023 08:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBFirst ~ 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...
324 How I Structure my Day to Achieve My Goals
December 14, 2023 22:35 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat 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...
323 Did You Hear the News?
December 07, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBDid 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 y...
322 Artist Success Stories featuring Molly Ovenden and Leah Selk
September 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 142 MBWelcome 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 busi...
321 What keeps you from selling work?
September 21, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBWhat 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 ...
320 How to Get (the Right) Support as a Creative
September 14, 2023 11:10 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBHi! 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 fo...
319 - Mastering the Energy of Selling Your Art (part 3)
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBDid 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 t...
318 - Mastering the Energy of Selling Your Art (part 2)
August 17, 2023 07:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBSpoiler 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. ...
317 - Mastering the Energy of Selling Your Art (part 1)
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSo 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. W...
316 - Money Mindset Manifestation for Creatives with Creative Coach Nick Demos
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThe 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 recommendation...
315 What to do when You're not Feeling Your Art (or Your Art Business)?
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBWhat 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 C...
314 Artist Success Stories
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBWelcome 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...
313 Want to be an Overnight Success?
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAre 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...
312 - Are you an Impostor?
June 08, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBHave 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 Imp...
310 - My Go To Tip to Inspire Your Creative Practice
June 01, 2023 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWorks 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! Visit the new paintings at creativethursday.com and for an invitation to a preview and pr...
311 - Meet my Mom, Erika - A Mother + Daughter Conversation
May 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 74 MBDedicated 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 Unit...
309 - 15 Ways to Profit from Your Art (part 2)
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBReady 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 wan...
308 - 15 Ways to Profit from Your Art (part 1)
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBContinuing 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, ...
307 Recurring Revenue, what could that make possible for you?
April 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWant 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, espec...
306 Artist Success Stories featuring Tracey Diamond, Tracey Hayes and Grace Gallaher Fitzpatrick
March 30, 2023 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBDo 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 installmen...
305 What happened to Etsy? and 3 Tips to Selling Art Online
March 23, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBDid 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...
304 16 Lessons learned from 16 Years in Business
March 09, 2023 22:19 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn 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 ...
303 What's the Best Environment to Spark Your Creativity with a special guest Alyssa Van Guilder
March 02, 2023 22:59 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBNot 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 retr...
302 A simple tip to help you focus
February 16, 2023 21:30 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBAre 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 ...
301 I just Want to Feel Like an Artist Again
February 02, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBShould 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...
300 Letting go of You’re Limiting Beliefs as an Artist - with guest Artists Jeanette Bergstrom, Erwin Ong and Marie-Laure Delage-Carlson
January 12, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBHow 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 missio...
299 How to Wrap Up 2022 + Get Ready for 2023!
January 05, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBDo 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. ...
298 What Worked What Didn't 2022
December 29, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBThe 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 ...
297 When You're Not Feeling Creatively Inspired, Try This!
December 15, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBWhat'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 excit...
296 My Best Tip for Kickstarting Your Creativity
December 08, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIs 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...
295 My New "GameChanger" Planning Tip!
December 01, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBMy 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 plan...
294 Why I Don't Recommend Selling in Collections
November 17, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBAre 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...
293 This is the Exact Strategy I used to Grow a 6 Figure Art Business
November 10, 2022 15:44 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBIn 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 ...
292 Artist Success Stories
October 13, 2022 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBSharing 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 ...
291 How do I Know I’m ready to Sell my Art
October 06, 2022 23:30 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBWho 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...
290 My Art's on TV!
September 29, 2022 07:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBHave 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 sh...
289 My Biggest Takeaways from the Profitable Artist Plan + 4 Ways to Adapt to ALL the Industry Changes
September 22, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBAre 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 startin...
288 How to get seen on Social Media with Not Your Average Marketing Founder Zach Spuckler
September 05, 2022 23:23 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBDoes 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. ...
287 What qualities separate a Struggling and a Thriving Artist?
August 28, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBWhen 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! ...
286 Are you being too Salesy?
August 21, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBDo 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: What's the best approach for marketing and selling your work online? How often should you send emails and post on social media? ...
285 Let's talk about the Slow Build when it comes to growing your Art Business
August 18, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBEpisode 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. ...
284 If I Could Only Do 1 Thing Differently in My Art Business it Would Be This
August 11, 2022 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBHello 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 thi...
283 At Square One Building Your Art Business? 3 Steps to Get Started
August 04, 2022 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBYou 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...
282 Healing from Surgery + How I Won’t Be Doing Business the Same
July 28, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBNo 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 ...
281 Do You Discount Your Art?
July 14, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBAre you in it for the long game or the quick sale? Or? are you wanting to offer an affordable option to your loyal Collectors? Maybe you're prolific and running out of room to create new work? Perhaps, you're getting ready for a studio move? What if you want to celebrate an important anniversary with your Collectors! All reasons that you might consider having a special sale around your original work and yet do you really want to discount your Original Work? ...
280 But, Can You Make 💰 With Your Passion?
July 07, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBStunned that we're still having this conversation and throwing cautionary tales out to people who may just be getting up the courage to pursue their passion as a business, I open this episode with a response to a conversation I heard with 2 well-respected Women leaders, just moments before I went LIVE for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee last week And then one of our founding Expansive Artists members, Quilting Artist + Teacher Laura came on to get coaching help with her recent “...