Badass Creatives

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Episode 037: From Idea Person to Lash-Making Maven {Ingrid Victoria Ruth Anderson}

Ingrid Victoria Ruth Anderson of Chimera Lashes is a lash designer, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “idea person” who realized she needed to focus on just one of her ideas in order to make a big impact. Before turning to lashes, she previously created a number of different handmade products include Panties with a Pocket and The Crocheted Beard. In this episode, we also talk about finding a business partner to help balance the business side of things with the more creative aspects of running a business.

Ingrid Victoria Ruth Anderson of Chimera Lashes is a lash designer, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “idea person” who realized she needed to focus on just one of her ideas in order to make a big impact. Before turning to lashes, she previously cr…

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Ingrid Victoria Ruth Anderson of Chimera Lashes is a lash designer, makeup artist, and self-proclaimed “idea person” who realized she needed to focus on just one of her ideas in order to make a big impact.

Before turning to lashes, she previously created a number of different handmade products including Panties with a Pocket and The Crocheted Beard. In this episode, we also talk about finding a business partner to help balance the business side of things with the more creative aspects of running a business. 

 

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Other people & resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

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Episode 036: Legal Basics for Creative Business Owners {Wesley Henderson}

Wesley Henderson is an “entrepreneur’s lawyer” based in Charleston, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the legal basics of starting a new small business, such as forming a legal business entity like an LLC, as well as the basic kinds of contracts a small business might need to protect themselves. We also talk about some intellectual property basics, such as trademarks and fair use, as they pertain to artists and creatives.

Wesley Henderson is an “entrepreneur’s lawyer” based in Charleston, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the legal basics of starting a new small business.

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Wesley Henderson is an “entrepreneur’s lawyer” based in Charleston, South Carolina. In this episode, we talk about the legal basics of starting a new small business, such as forming a legal business entity like an LLC, as well as the basic kinds of contracts a small business might need to protect themselves. We also talk about some intellectual property basics, such as trademarks and fair use, as they pertain to artists and creatives.

 

Find Wesley Henderson online:

  • website - hhlawsc.com

  • email - wesley @ hhlawsc.com

  • Facebook - Henderson & Henderson, LLC

  • Wesley started Drafted Legal, which provides startups and small businesses a solid legal foundation for their business without the need to hire an expensive attorney, so they have the freedom to focus on making their business thrive.

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Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

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Episode 035: Art Licensing, Developing a Cohesive Brand, and Taking Risks {Jeanetta Gonzales}

Jeanetta Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based artist, illustrator, surface pattern designer, coach and brand consultant for artists. In this episode, we talk about art licensing and Jeanetta shares her advice for developing a cohesive and authentic brand. She also shares how she made the leap from a day job with Mattel designing packaging for Barbie to working on her own.

Jeanetta Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based artist, illustrator, surface pattern designer, coach and brand consultant for artists. In this episode, we talk about art licensing and Jeanetta shares her advice for developing a cohesive and authentic brand…

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Jeanetta Gonzales is a Los Angeles-based artist, illustrator, surface pattern designer, coach and brand consultant for artists. In this episode, we talk about art licensing and Jeanetta shares her advice for developing a cohesive and authentic brand. She also shares how she made the leap from a day job with Mattel designing packaging for Barbie to working on her own.

 

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Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

This episode was edited by Mo Calderon of Mo Explores Media.

 

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Episode 034: Make Time for What Matters Most {Alexandra Franzen}

Alexandra Franzen is a writer, consultant, and entrepreneur based in Portland, OR. While Alexandra has a significant online following of her articles and email newsletter, she no longer uses any form of social media. We talk about what led her to make that choice and how she runs a thriving business without being on social media. We also talk about scheduling “life” first, the importance and joy of tiny projects, and how to say “no” in a thoughtful, helpful way that can leave the other person better off.

Alexandra Franzen is a writer, consultant, and entrepreneur based in Portland, Oregon. While Alexandra has a significant online following of her articles and email newsletter, she no longer uses any form of social media. We talk about what led her t…

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Alexandra Franzen is a writer, consultant, and entrepreneur based in Portland, Oregon. Her writing about creativity, productivity, goal-setting, handling adversity, disappointment, and fear, and how we can all use our gifts to create a positive ripple in the world has been featured in places like Time, Forbes, Newsweek, The Huffington Post, and Lifehacker. 

Her newest book is called You’re Going to Survive. It’s a book about how to deal with stressful, discouraging times in your career, including dealing with negative online reviews. (Alex helped her partner Brandon open a restaurant, and dealing with online trolls and 1-star Yelp reviews is something she’s had some personal experience with!)

While Alexandra has a significant online following of her articles and email newsletter, she no longer uses any form of social media. We talk about what led her to make that choice and how she runs a thriving business without being on social media. We also talk about scheduling “life” first, the importance and joy of tiny projects, and how to say “no” in a thoughtful, helpful way that can leave the other person better off. 

 

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Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

This episode was edited by Mo Calderon of Mo Explores Media.

 

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Episode 033: Do The Thing You Wanna Do {Midori Tajiri-Byrd}

Midori Tajiri-Byrd is a master at juggling multiple creative pursuits. As a descendant of Japanese samurai, she grew up in a family of artists and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. These days, she makes her living as a professional makeup artist and she performs drag as LibeRaunchy the BeauxQueen.

Midori Tajiri-Byrd is a master at juggling multiple creative pursuits. As a descendant of Japanese samurai, she grew up in a family of artists and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. These days, she makes her living as a professiona…

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Midori Tajiri-Byrd is a master at juggling multiple creative pursuits. As a descendant of Japanese samurai, she grew up in a family of artists and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. These days, she makes her living as a professional makeup artist and she performs drag as LibeRaunchy the BeauxQueen.

I met Midori while we were doing Cycle 2 of the New Orleans Drag Workshop in 2014. We recorded this episode in her art studio, where we were joined by local photographer Jason Kruppa.

 

Find Midori Tajiri-Byrd online:

 

Other people & resources mentioned in this episode:

  • In Episode 1, I talk about my experience participating in the New Orleans Drag Workshop, and in Episode 4, I interview Vinsantos, the Head Mister-ess of the New Orleans Drag Workshop.

  • Photographer Jason Kruppa joined us for this episode. Find him on Instagram at @kruppaphoto.

  • Midori talks about her artistic family who are descendants of the Taira clan of samurai. Midori’s grandfather, Vince Tajiri, was the photo editor for Playboy Magazine during the 1960s, and her aunt Rea Tajiri is a well-known Japanese American video artist, filmmaker and screenwriter. She is also related to Shinkichi Tajiri, a prominent Japanese American sculptor who resided in the Netherlands from 1956 onwards. Much of her family was interned by the United States Government and served in the 442nd Infantry Regiment during World War II.

  • Learn more about Midori’s tattoo at NOLA.com.

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

This episode was edited by Mo Calderon of Mo Explores Media.

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Episode 032: Becoming A Children’s Book Illustrator {Tarsila Krüse}

Tarsila Krüse is an award-winning children's book illustrator living in Dublin, Ireland. Originally from Brazil, she got her start designing souvenirs after moving to Ireland 11 years ago. In this episode, she shares her creative process, how she transitioned to illustrating children’s books, and what it’s like to work with publishers.

Tarsila Krüse is an award-winning children's book illustrator living in Dublin, Ireland. Originally from Brazil, she got her start designing souvenirs after moving to Ireland 11 years ago. In this episode, she shares her creative process, how she tr…

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Tarsila Krüse is an award-winning children's book illustrator living in Dublin, Ireland. Originally from Brazil, she got her start designing souvenirs after moving to Ireland 11 years ago. In this episode, she shares her creative process, how she transitioned to illustrating children’s books, and what it’s like to work with publishers.

 

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Other people & resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

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Episode 031: Creating A Business-Minded Music Career {Robin Barnes}

Robin Barnes, aka the “Songbird of New Orleans” grew up in a musical family and now sees herself as a cultural ambassador of New Orleans. In this episode, she shares how her background in business helped her to create a successful career in music, and how a life-changing health scare inspired her to start her second business, Move Ya Brass, a cardio fitness training program.

Robin Barnes, aka the “Songbird of New Orleans” grew up in a musical family and now sees herself as a cultural ambassador of New Orleans. In this episode, she shares how her background in business helped her to create a successful career in music, a…

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Robin Barnes, aka the “Songbird of New Orleans” grew up in a musical family and now sees herself as a cultural ambassador of New Orleans. In this episode, she shares how her background in business helped her to create a successful career in music, and how a life-changing health scare inspired her to start her second business, Move Ya Brass, a cardio fitness training program.

 

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Find Move Ya Brass online:

 

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Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

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Episode 030: Brick & Mortar Retail and Business Partnerships {Dynamo}

Dynamo is a sexual health and wellness focused romantic boutique based in New Orleans. On this episode, I chat with co-owners Hope Kodman Von Starnes and Nico Darling about business partnerships and the hurdles they overcame to open up a brick and mortar retail boutique, including using crowdfunding via IndieGoGo to fund the renovation of their building.

Dynamo is a sexual health and wellness focused romantic boutique based in New Orleans. On this episode, I chat with co-owners Hope Kodman Von Starnes and Nico Darling about business partnerships and the hurdles they overcame to open up a brick and m…

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Dynamo is a sexual health and wellness focused romantic boutique based in New Orleans.

On this episode, I chat with co-owners Hope Kodman Von Starnes and Nico Darling about business partnerships and the hurdles they overcame to open up a brick and mortar retail boutique, including using crowdfunding via IndieGoGo to fund the renovation of their building.

 

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Other resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

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Episode 029: Setting Goals and Taking Action {Monique Malcolm}

Monique Malcolm is the host of the Pimp Your Brilliance podcast and creator of the Visionary Journal, a goal setting system & planner. We talk about how she went from fashion blogger to t-shirt designer to goal setting guru. 

Monique Malcolm is the host of the Pimp Your Brilliance podcast and creator of the Visionary Journal, a goal setting system & planner. We talk about how she went from fashion blogger to t-shirt designer to goal setting guru. Monique walks us through…

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Monique Malcolm is the host of the Pimp Your Brilliance podcast and creator of the Visionary Journal, a goal setting system & planner. We talk about how she went from fashion blogger to t-shirt designer to goal setting guru.

Monique walks us through the process of taking a physical product from idea to first iteration to manufactured product. She shares the importance of connecting with her email list and Facebook contacts to use Kickstarter to pre-sell her product, and how she’s used Pinterest to drive traffic to her website. We also talk about setting goals and creating systems for productivity and time management, plus Monique shares how she got Issa Rae to feature her t-shirt line on Awkward Black Girl on YouTube years before Issa got famous. 

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Other resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music


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Episode 028: Deliberate Creativity & Embracing Vulnerability {Beth Miller}

Beth Miller is the Executive Director of the Creative Education Foundation, a non-profit which produces CPSI, the world’s longest-running creativity conference. We talk about deliberate creativity, embracing vulnerability, and how a paper Beth wrote as an undergraduate has been adapted into a play. 

Beth Miller is the Executive Director of the Creative Education Foundation, a non-profit which produces CPSI, the world’s longest-running creativity conference. We talk about deliberate creativity, embracing vulnerability, and how a paper Beth wrote…

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Beth Miller is the Executive Director of the Creative Education Foundation, a non-profit which produces CPSI, the world’s longest-running creativity conference. We talk about deliberate creativity, embracing vulnerability, and how a paper Beth wrote as an undergraduate has been adapted into a play. 

Find Beth, CPSI, and CEF online:

 

Other resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Learn more about the Creative Problem Solving process, including Divergent and Convergent thinking.

  • I interviewed CPSI 2017 keynote speaker, artist & improv theater facilitator Gary Hirsch on episode 26.

  • Jane O’Meara Sanders, founder of the Sanders Institute (and wife of Bernie), will be the 2018 CPSI keynote speaker. She’ll address the topic of approaching problems with applied imagination, the importance of creativity and arts in education and society, and the role that creativity can play in helping people imagine and create what’s possible rather than what is.

  • YouthWise is CPSI’s concurrent creativity conference for kids and teens, aged 8 to 17.

  • An Education in Prudence is a new play by Stefan Lanfer based on a paper Beth wrote as an undergraduate.

  • We mentioned Brené Brown’s book Rising Strong in our conversation about vulnerability.

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

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Episode 027: Surface Design & Teaching Art Online {Juliet Meeks}

Juliet Meeks is a full time artist and surface designer whose work has been featured on products from Birchbox. We talk about how she prepared to quit her day job as a graphic designer, how she got started printing her designs on fabrics, and how she makes extra money by teaching online classes via Skillshare.

Juliet Meeks is a full time artist and surface designer whose work has been featured on products from Birchbox. We talk about how she prepared to quit her day job as a graphic designer, how she got started printing her designs on fabrics, and how sh…

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Juliet Meeks is a full time artist and surface designer whose work has been featured on products from Birchbox. We talk about how she prepared to quit her day job as a graphic designer, how she got started printing her designs on fabrics, and how she makes extra money by teaching online classes via Skillshare.

Find Juliet Meeks online:

 

Other artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

 

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Episode 026: Steal This Idea & Open Source Creativity {Gary Hirsch}

Gary Hirsch uses visual art and improv theatre to help communities and businesses be more creative. In this episode, he talks about letting other people steal his creative ideas, finding ways to offer value to people, and the logistics of creating large scale murals.

Gary Hirsch uses visual art and improv theatre to help communities and businesses be more creative. In this episode, he talks about letting other people steal his creative ideas, finding ways to offer value to people, and the logistics of creating l…

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Gary Hirsch uses visual art and improv theatre to help communities and businesses be more creative. In this episode, he talks about letting other people steal his creative ideas, finding ways to offer value to people, and the logistics of creating large scale murals.

Find Gary Hirsch online:

 

Other artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

  • CPSI Conference (Creative Problem Solving Institute) - where I first saw Gary speak and was introduced to his work. Join me for the 2018 conference, June 19-24 in Buffalo, NY!

  • The Leake Street Tunnel - Gary chronicled his experience painting a mural at this area in London.

  • Marc Craig - street artist based in London who works primarily with large scale murals.

  • Bob Negan - founder of WhizBang! Retail Training and the Retail Mastery System. His quote, “Givers get” is perpetually stuck in my head.

  • The Rook - sci-fi audiobook that Gary recommended.

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

 

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Episode 025: Taking the Chance to Invest in Yourself as an Artist {Nikki Cade}

Nikki Cade made the leap from special education teacher to full-time artist a year ago. She’s a world traveler whose work reflects her love of travel. We talk about following your intuition and how she got her work featured at Pottery Barn and Anthropologie.

Nikki Cade made the leap from special education teacher to full-time artist a year ago. She’s a world traveler whose work reflects her love of travel. We talk about following your intuition and how she got her work featured at Pottery Barn and Anthr…

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Nikki Cade made the leap from special education teacher to full-time artist a year ago. She’s a world traveler whose work reflects her love of travel. We talk about following your intuition and how she got her work featured at Pottery Barn and Anthropologie.

Find Nikki Cade online:

 

Other artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

 

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Episode 024: Instagram Tips & Tricks {hashtags, links, growing an audience & being authentic}

Curious about hashtags, growing your audience and driving traffic to your website from Instagram? This week’s episode is full of Instagram tips and tricks.

Curious about hashtags, growing your audience and driving traffic to your website from Instagram? This week’s episode is full of Instagram tips and tricks.

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Curious about hashtags, growing your audience and driving traffic to your website from Instagram? This week’s episode is full of Instagram tips and tricks.

 

Links and resources mentioned:

Update:

Right after I recorded this episode, Instagram supposedly began rolling out new changes to their algorithm. Many of the rumored changes directly conflict with the advice I offered in this episode.  

Here’s the thing - in my time running my own creative businesses and working at a digital marketing agency, the social media algorithms and tactics used by brands to best reach their customers have changed a ton. But at the heart of things, the best way to reach your audience doesn’t change. When you can really dig into who you’re trying to communicate with, and figure out how to best serve them and offer them value, those strategies will win out in the long-run over any quick-win tactics intended to beat the latest algorithm change.

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music!

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Episode 023: A New Year, A New Beginning {setting intentions for 2018}

How do you get your creative momentum back after taking a break? How do you set your artistic intentions for a new year?

How do you get your creative momentum back after taking a break? How do you set your artistic intentions for a new year?

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How do you get your creative momentum back after taking a break? How do you set your artistic intentions for a new year? 

In this episode, Mallory shares her plan for a daily art project in 2018, why she changed her username on Instagram, and why “community” and “vulnerability” are her words for the year.

 

Links and resources mentioned:

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music!

 

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Episode 022: Profit Strategies & Understanding Your Financials {Melissa Capps}

Melissa Capps works with creative businesses to help them understand their financials, from bookkeeping basics to their profit strategy. In this episode, she shares the money mistake she sees creative business owners make most often.

Melissa Capps works with creative businesses to help them understand their financials, from bookkeeping basics to their profit strategy. In this episode, she shares the money mistake she sees creative business owners make most often.

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Melissa Capps works with creative businesses to help them understand their financials, from bookkeeping basics to their profit strategy. In this episode, she shares the money mistake she sees creative business owners make most often.

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Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

 

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Episode 021: Rewiring Your Brain {Mental Models & Deep Stuff}

We’re getting deep on this week’s episode. From imposter syndrome to design thinking to mental models, let’s explore ways to rewire your brain and think about problems in creative ways. 

We’re getting deep on this week’s episode. From imposter syndrome to design thinking to mental models, let’s explore ways to rewire your brain and think about problems in creative ways.

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We’re getting deep on this week’s episode. From imposter syndrome to design thinking to mental models, let’s explore ways to rewire your brain and think about problems in creative ways. 

 

Links and resources mentioned:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music!

 

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Episode 020: Pricing Your Work for Freelancers {Nathan Allotey}

Nathan Allotey is a web designer and digital marketing strategist with a passion to teach others. On this episode, we talk about how freelancers and other creatives can successfully price their work and raise their prices.

Nathan Allotey is a web designer and digital marketing strategist with a passion to teach others. On this episode, we talk about how freelancers and other creatives can successfully price their work and raise their prices.

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Nathan Allotey is a web designer and digital marketing strategist with a passion to teach others. On this episode, we talk about how freelancers and other creatives can successfully price their work and raise their prices.

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Other artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

 

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Episode 019: Staying Inspired & True To Yourself {Perception vs. Reality}

How do creatives stay motivated and inspired, and how do you stick to your guns and true to your artistic vision?

How do creatives stay motivated and inspired, and how do you stick to your guns and true to your artistic vision?

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How do creatives stay motivated and inspired, and how do you stick to your guns and true to your artistic vision?

 

Links and resources mentioned:

  • My personal Instagram post where I shared the story of my almost-feature in Marie Claire magazine.

  • Black Milk Clothing - Australian clothing line

  • CPSI Conference - the Creative Problem Solving Institute has been around for more than 60 years. This conference in Buffalo, NY dives deep into the science and methodology of deliberate creativity.

  • The Creative Education Foundation - the non-profit that produces CPSI. The world needs more creative, innovative thinkers to solve the problems of the 21st century. Join me in supporting their work and make a donation to my fundraiser page for CEF. To sweeten the deal, I'm offering some Kickstarter-style incentives to donate, including shout-outs on a future podcast episode, guaranteed Instagram features, and discounted 1-hour consultations with me! Learn more and donate.

  • THANKS to Frances Ippoliti, maker of WeReclaimed upcycled jewelry, for donating to CEF!

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music!

 

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Episode 018: Getting Uncomfortable & Being Genuine as an Artist {Marrus}

Marrus is a New Orleans painter who’s been turning the fantastical pictures in her head into a roof over it since 1992. We discuss the journey that’s taken her from comic book artist to painting faces at Renaissance faires and beyond. We talk about the importance of being genuine, sharing sacred knowledge, attracting your tribe, and getting uncomfortable as an artist. 

Marrus is a New Orleans painter who’s been turning the fantastical pictures in her head into a roof over it since 1992. We discuss the journey that’s taken her from comic book artist to painting faces at Renaissance faires and beyond. We talk about …

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Marrus is a New Orleans painter who’s been turning the fantastical pictures in her head into a roof over it since 1992. We discuss the journey that’s taken her from comic book artist to painting faces at Renaissance faires and beyond. We talk about the importance of being genuine, sharing sacred knowledge, attracting your tribe, and getting uncomfortable as an artist. 

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Other artists and resources mentioned in this episode:

  • We referenced Episode 016 with Taylor Lee.

  • Marrus sells her artwork at a variety of unique events like Dragon Con and Frolicon.

  • Daniel and Pacita of Tea & Absinthe carry Marrus’ work to other shows when she’s not able to travel there herself.

  • When asked to pick a fellow creative that we should know, Marrus talked about Allen Williams. Find his work on Patreon, Instagram, or Facebook.

  • The Creative Education Foundation - a nonprofit that sparks personal and professional transformation by empowering people with the skill set, tool set, and mind set of deliberate creativity. Join me in supporting their work and make a donation to my fundraiser page for CEF. To sweeten the deal, I'm offering some Kickstarter-style incentives to donate, including shout-outs on a future podcast episode, guaranteed Instagram features, and discounted 1-hour consultations with me! Learn more and donate.

  • THANKS to Chrystina Cappello for donating to CEF!

 

Special thanks to:

Eric Laws + Morella & The Wheels Of If for composing the show's theme music

 

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