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#20: The Profitable Creative | A Live Panel On Pricing, Growth & Creative Success
#20: What does it really take to turn creativity into a sustainable, profitable career?
In this panel episode, recorded live at The Good Vibe Studios, Carly sits down with three powerhouse creatives for a conversation about the realities of building a thriving creative business.
From working for free and building portfolios from scratch to learning how to price yourself, protect your value, market your work, and survive slow seasons, this episode pulls back the curtain on the business side of being creative.
Featuring:
- Risa Kostis — Celebrity wardrobe stylist, bridal stylist, and founder of The Rescue Kit Company
- Leila Parnian — Artist, DJ, and Owner of Parnian Furniture
- Mark Cowart — Phoenix-based filmmaker, director, cinematographer, and editor
Together, they unpack:
- The truth about “overnight success” in creative industries
- How to transition from passion projects to paid work
- Knowing your worth and handling pricing negotiations
- Why visibility and personal branding matter more than talent alone
- Creative burnout, inspiration, and getting out of a rut
- Financial mistakes creatives make early on
- Building confidence in your craft and charging accordingly
- Why networking and relationships are everything
- Balancing artistic integrity with making money
- Creating long-term sustainability as a creative entrepreneur
This episode is for the creatives chasing big dreams, building something from nothing, learning their worth, and figuring out how to turn passion into a profitable, sustainable career without losing the spark that made them start in the first place.
About Studio Sessions:
Studio Sessions is a monthly live event hosted by The Good Vibe Studios, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for real conversations around creativity, business, and growth. For more information, visit www.thegoodvibestudios.com.
To watch the show click HERE
To connect with Risa Kostis click HERE
To connect with Leila Parnian click HERE
To connect with Mark Cowart click HERE
To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE
To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE
To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE
Produced by The Good Vibe Media
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In this panel episode, recorded live at The Good Vibe Studios, Carly sits down with three powerhouse creatives for a conversation about the realities of building a thriving creative business.
From working for free and building portfolios from scratch to learning how to price yourself, protect your value, market your work, and survive slow seasons, this episode pulls back the curtain on the business side of being creative.
Featuring:
- Risa Kostis — Celebrity wardrobe stylist, bridal stylist, and founder of The Rescue Kit Company
- Leila Parnian — Artist, DJ, and Owner of Parnian Furniture
- Mark Cowart — Phoenix-based filmmaker, director, cinematographer, and editor
Together, they unpack:
- The truth about “overnight success” in creative industries
- How to transition from passion projects to paid work
- Knowing your worth and handling pricing negotiations
- Why visibility and personal branding matter more than talent alone
- Creative burnout, inspiration, and getting out of a rut
- Financial mistakes creatives make early on
- Building confidence in your craft and charging accordingly
- Why networking and relationships are everything
- Balancing artistic integrity with making money
- Creating long-term sustainability as a creative entrepreneur
This episode is for the creatives chasing big dreams, building something from nothing, learning their worth, and figuring out how to turn passion into a profitable, sustainable career without losing the spark that made them start in the first place.
About Studio Sessions:
Studio Sessions is a monthly live event hosted by The Good Vibe Studios, bringing together creatives, entrepreneurs, and industry experts for real conversations around creativity, business, and growth. For more information, visit www.thegoodvibestudios.com.
To watch the show click HERE
To connect with Risa Kostis click HERE
To connect with Leila Parnian click HERE
To connect with Mark Cowart click HERE
To connect with Carly Gilleland click HERE
To follow The Good Vibe Media click HERE
To visit The Good Vibe Studios click HERE
Produced by The Good Vibe Media