Today we welcome back Erica Soto, the founder of Enjoy Erica Art Studio which provides a space where people can explore their creativity and celebrate the joy of life through art. Erica strives to create an environment where everyone feels supported, inspired, and empowered to create. Erica believes that art is a powerful form of expression, and by providing an accessible platform, she is able to bring out the best in each and every person who enters her online and in-person studio experience.

In this episode, we explore the idea of Futuring, which “…is the practice of envisioning and planning for potential futures, often through a systematic process that includes analysis, exploration, and forecasting,” according to Really Good Innovation. Erica discusses how she uses futuring and brain dumping to help materialize her vision for the future of her business, and then applies SMART goals and micro goals to help actualize that vision.

Connect with Erica:

⁠https://www.enjoyericaartstudio.com/

⁠https://www.instagram.com/enjoyericaartstudio/⁠

https://www.facebook.com/enjoyericaartstudio/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/enjoyericaartstudio/

About GaelVentures

GaelVentures is the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation's community incubator at Iona University. The Hynes Institute is an interdisciplinary hub for the development of creativity and leadership skills critical for success in a global economy. Learn how to take your ideas from concept to execution. Take a course on the entrepreneurial mindset, attend a guest lecture, and collaborate with peers and mentors in our coworking space.

This podcast is made available through the generosity of Jim and Anne Marie Hynes