Although we claim to be free spirits, living as an artist can be just as stressful at time as your peers in the “rat race.” Kimyona and Keoyona, both life coaches, share a few tricks to break creative blocks and feel more whole.
Read moreS1E10: Designing a Career feat. Carrboro Creative
It takes a lot of spunk to create your own job, and not everyone has the privilege to do so. Caity and Victoria took the leap with their design firm, Carrboro Creative and they’re paying it forward with practical lessons in balance, work, and what creativity really means.
Read moreS1E9: Sustaining Discipline feat. Anuradha Bhowmik
It’s not easy to prove the legitimacy of your artform, or build respect as a young person, but Anuradha Bhowmik has proven that it’s possible. She discusses the writing MFA, creative nonfiction and the problem with being a “model minority.”
Read moreS1E8: Beautiful Things Take Time feat. Michelene Wilkerson
What is curating? And how much hustling does it take to freelance anyway? Michelene Wilkerson discusses all of this, plus building network, fighting social media trends and cheering yourself on.
Read moreS1E7: Reimagine Your Story feat. Ashley Harris
Sometimes our dreams seem infinitely distant from our reality. Ashley Harris is proof that you can realize your talent and potential with a bit of determination, patience and ingenuity.
Read moreS1E6: Self-Taught Mastery feat. Damola Akintunde
Wondering if you need formal training to master your art? Damola Akintunde discusses how she connects with subjects to create moving portraits, and how YouTube helped her find her stride.
Read moreS1E5: Understanding Creative Consent feat. Jaki Shelton Green
How can one create without the permission to do so? Jaki Shelton Green Dionna takes us on a soul-stirring journey to discovering your life’s work and preserving your artistic energy.
Read more#CureStigma During Mental Illness Awareness Week
Mental Illness Awareness Week is an initiative of the National Association on Mental Illness “to shine a light on mental illness and fight stigma, provide support, educate the public and advocate for equal care.”
Read moreS1E4: Be Brave; Be Well feat. Shanina Dionna
Do you struggle with discipline, mental health or business planning? Shanina Dionna chronicles her path to emotional wellness and discusses how she maintains productivity as a full-time freelance artist.
Read moreS1E3: You Can Be a Non-Suffering Artist feat. Anna Cantwell
How can you stay healthy mentally, physically and emotionally as an artist? I sat down with yoga instructor Anna Cantwell to discuss meditation, consistency and shattering mental limitations.
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