Creative Chaos

Ever post some of your best work on social media only to be met with crickets, all while a random picture of your shoes gets more likes than anything you've posted in months? It's not a coincidence. In this episode, I talk about some big changes to the social media algorithms, why it's leaving artists more frustrated than ever and what we can do in response. 

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Narrow down your niche, they say. Be specific, they say. Well what if we don't want to be? If you have a million different passions, a million different mediums you love working in, different causes you care about, worry not: this is the episode for you. We're talking all about building an artistic career without defining a specific niche. 

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I'm back! And welcome to a new series I'm calling "Mindset Rehab" where we examine a damaging mindset within the creative community and talk about ways to dismantle it. This week, let's discuss what exactly is so wrong about "Fake It Till You Make It." 

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The more we can automate in our business the better, right? Well...sometimes. In this episode I break down a few ways to automate your business tasks while also sharing a few mistakes I've made along the way. 

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Like every other creative business owner, 2020 has been rough, wreaking particular havoc on my ability to be creative. Between new stresses and constant distractions, I've struggled. 

But a few weeks ago I had an epiphany, one that opened the floodgates and allowed me the ability to move forward in projects that have previously been stalled. If you're in a similar situation, hopefully this will help!

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Let's talk shipping! Depending on the kind of work you do, there are a million different things to keep in mind when sending it off to a buyer. In this episode I cover some of the more technical aspects as well as additional items to include for expanded marketing of your work. 

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There's nothing wrong with hard work, wanting to better yourself or having specific, career goals and working toward them every day. There is something wrong with glorifying our lack of self-care in order to prove we're worthy of the very goals we're striving for.

In this episode, I'm talking Hustle Culture, how to recognize it in ourselves and how to detach from it. 

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Photo books aren't just for photographers! Whether you're a painter, a dancer, a sculpture or any other kind of artists, photo books are a great way to showcase your work and tell your unique story. In this episode I break down 10 tips for curating and self-publishing your first photo book. 

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Not every day is going to be a creative day. Sometimes you just can't write, can't paint, can't shoot. On those days, it's best to work on something else. In this episode I list 6 options to keep your business from staying at a complete standstill on the days you simply cannot find the mental capacity to create. 

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Sometimes you just need to make a quick buck, and a flash sale is a great way to do just that. In this episode I dish out a few tips to make it run as smoothly as possible. 

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