The Empowered Creatives

Cultivating Resilience in Your Creative Career with Rebekah Louisa Smith


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In this episode, we delve into the challenge of balancing artistic integrity with commercial success with Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith, owner and founder of the Film Festival Doctor. Rebekah shares her transformation from personal assistant to film festival expert and emphasizes the need for filmmakers to lead their projects with a CEO mindset, ensuring their vision (and not commercial success) leads the way in any creative projects

We discuss coping with the harsh reality of rejection as well exploring how to use emotional tools like EFT and vision boards to convert setbacks into opportunities for growth. Rebekah's experiences and those of her clients offer a roadmap to resilience and success.
This episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice for creatives aiming to elevate their careers, stay true to their artistic vision, and build a resilient creative career for years to come.



(00:09) Creative Industry Navigation and Maintaining Freedom

(07:52) Finding Passion and Purpose in Filmmaking

(16:26) Coping With Film Industry Rejection

(22:36) Confidence and Inspiration Through Vision Boards



One Thing This Week

Celebrate one thing you created recently. This could involve posting it on social media, sharing a picture with a friend, or inviting friends over to enjoy it together.



Connect with Rebekah Louisa Smith

Learn more about Rebekah and their work at https://www.thefilmfestivaldoctor.com/ or connect on Instagram or LinkedIn.

New E-book: Film Festivals and Looking After Your Mental Health



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www.victoriahines.com OR on instagram @thevictoriahines

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Keywords

Creative Industry, Passion, Purpose, Filmmaking, Film Industry, Rejection, Vision Boards, Creative Career, Film Festival, Monetization, Creative Vision, Commercial Demands, Financial Pressures, Creative Integrity, Filmmaker, Film Festival Strategy, Starting a Business, Strategic Moves, Resilience, Coping, Emotional Challenges, Imposter Syndrome, Anxiety, Emotional Freedom Technique, Personal Growth, Confidence

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The Empowered CreativesBy Victoria Hines