LaShawnda Jones explores navigating self-funding, defining boundaries, and embracing her own self-discovery as she navigates the creative journey. Hosted by Elzie Flenard, this episode is a roadmap for creatives on balancing passion and pragmatism.

🌟 Here are 3 Key Takeaways:

1️⃣ 💪 Self-Funding and Hustle: LaShawnda discusses the realities and struggles of self-funding her projects, emphasizing the importance of print-on-demand and side gigs to maintain financial flow while staying true to one's values. Discover how she juggles it all without compromising her integrity. 💰

2️⃣ 🧠 Embrace Imperfection: Both Elzie and LaShawnda emphasize the importance of giving yourself permission to be imperfect in your creative endeavors. LaShawnda shares her transition from people-pleasing to self-acceptance, underscoring the freedom it brings and the opportunities that unfold when you let go of others' opinions. 🌟

3️⃣ 📚 Tech and Creative Growth: LaShawnda reveals her use of Adobe Suite's AI tools to analyze her poetry, helping her identify themes and reflect on her work more deeply. Her journey underscores the importance of continuous learning and leveraging technology to expand one's creative horizons. 🚀

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