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In this guest episode Delores sits down with Kristen Chamberlain—the creative behind City Mouse Art—to explore what it really looks like to build a thriving art practice while working a full‑time factory job. 

Raised by “creative women” in a small Midwestern town, Kristen’s heart was always pulled toward the energy of the city. Her work now blends modern florals with crisp geometric design—a blend she describes as a digital mosaic—and each piece is intentionally hand‑drawn rather than AI‑generated. 

During the conversation they discuss how a pandemic lay‑off nudged Kristen to turn her hobby into a sustainable business, how the Five Cards and Five Days challenge and Thrive community provided clarity and confidence, and why discipline and community matter when you’re juggling creativity, family and a day job. 

If you’re curious about building a creative business on your own terms, this episode will leave you inspired and motivated to take steady, intentional steps.

Ready to be inspired by Kristen’s story?

Listen to the full episode to hear how she bridges art and business one steady decision at a time. 

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