Creative Thursday with Marisa

Also known as; Marisa's tips on how to choose what conferences, events, and art retreats are right for you and for having an excellent time once you are there! Even if you are an introvert, possibly, maybe? feeling intimidated, somewhat skeptical and uncertain if this was the right investment of your funds and your time?

Can creativity and finances be friends? What is your picture of financial health? A conversation with Claire Van Holland the founder of CV Ledger, a creative first who just happens to like crunching numbers. She's here to answer Marisa's many questions on one of her favorite topics Art + Money. We talk about why shame doesn't have to be synonymous with sharing your books, what to focus on to define and reach your ideal financial goals, and the ways we can work together to dispel the myths and change expectations.

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Fresh off the heels of an amazing conference! Filled with new knowledge, clarity, inspiration and general fired-upness, Marisa has a lot to share with you. The is the first installment.

Links:

Chalene Johnson: ChaleneJohnson.com

Pat Flynn: SmartPassiveIncome.com

Marisa Cummings: CreativeThursday.com

CreativeThursdayCourses.com

Meet Laura Nelkin, a prolific knitwear designer with a passion for sharing creativity {and spreadsheets!}. She shares how she's built a thriving business around her love of knitting, what keeps her grounded and how's she found a work life balance on her own terms.

Links:

Laura Nelkin: nelkindesigns.com

Instagram: @lauranelkin

Marisa: creativethursday.com

A conversation with Asheville artist, Cathy Nichols. Cathy opens up about her #metoo experience, sharing a personal story that almost caused her to lose her online art business. She talks about how this time taught her that overcoming adversity can become your greatest strength; if you don't give up. You can't be afraid to go off the beaten path and return with more insight and skills than before. And we might be bringing back the creative potluck!

Cathy Nichols website and e-course sign up: http://www.cathynichols.com

Cathy on Instagram:@cathynicholsart

Cathy on Facebook: @cathynicholsart

Marisa Cummings & Creative Thursday

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Marisa on Instagram: @creativethursday

Marisa on Twitter: @creativethurs

email: [email protected]

A conversation with artist & children's book author + illustrator, Susie Gahremani. Susie shares what it means to choose a life as a career artist from what gives her the most joy, to how she handles disappointments, manages all of the roles in her business, to how she's weathering the countless thefts of her designs, and still chooses to return to optimism. And we do bring it all the way back around to kittens ;)

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Also known known as an epiphany in Whole Foods. Is there such a thing as Balance? Just Marisa chatting with you this week! sharing thoughts and a recent discovery on what finding balance means to this creative professional. hint: It's about individual choices.

Meet Diana Fayt, Clayer, Printmaker, Illustrator, and Teacher. 32 years in; Diana is a thought leader, and innovator who creates beautiful, timeless work. We talk about the 2R's relevance and resistance {and a 3rd one we're saving for another episode ;)} , teaching online, what makes a good teacher, finding your creative voice, and what it takes to have longevity as a career artist.

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Mentoring Course beginning January 15: http://dianafayt.com/dianas-mentoring-classes/

One of the most Organized people I know! In this episode I invite Sean back to talk with me about "Designing Your Life". We learn about Sean's dislike for the word organization, what he disdains and Marisa loves, along with our recommendations for a simpler life that as we discover has nothing to do with clearing out your junk drawer.

Sean Hogan: seanhoganwriter.com

Creative Organization Challenge: bit.ly/ctgetyourtimeback

Jyl Johnson Pattee is the founder of MomItForward.com a social media community connecting brands with influencers, talking about how pain is pivotal to experiencing joy, why she decided to create her own reverse bucket list, the difference between joy and happiness, and why relationships always matter most in marketing and social media.