Sometimes creativity sneaks up on you. You start with a hobby, a side project, or something you do just for fun — and before you know it, people are asking, “Can I pay you for that?”

In this episode of Doodles in the Margins, Jacinta explores what it means to be an “accidental artist.” The kind of creative who didn’t plan to start a business but found themselves in demand because of what they love to make.

You’ll hear a personal story about the first time someone offered to pay Jacinta for her words and how that moment planted the seed for everything that came after.

In this episode, we’ll explore:✨ How to notice when your passion could become something more✨ Why “testing small” helps you grow without pressure✨ How to translate your joy into something valuable for others✨ The power of shifting from “just a hobby” to “a creative service”

This is a gentle guide for anyone standing at the edge of creative possibility — wondering if what you love could also sustain you.

Reflection Prompt:Think back over the last six months. Has anyone asked you to make or do something creative for them? That might be your breadcrumb trail.

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