If you’ve ever said “I’m not a business person” because you’re creative, this episode is your wake-up call. The idea that creatives aren’t cut out for business is a story, and it’s a false one. In this conversation, we challenge the myth that creativity and business don’t belong together and show you how your artistic instincts are actually your biggest entrepreneurial superpower.

Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck inside someone else’s idea of how business should look, this episode will help you flip the script, reclaim your power, and finally start building in a way that feels aligned and alive.

You don’t need permission. You need the truth.

💡 5 Key Takeaways

1. The belief that creatives aren't business-minded is a lie
   It’s been repeated so often that many creatives accept it without question. It’s time to dismantle that.
2. Creativity is problem solving
   And business is just a series of problems to solve. You’re already wired for it.
3. Success comes from the messy middle
   Let go of needing it to be perfect. The magic happens in motion.
4. Stories shape your reality
   The ones you tell yourself matter most. Change the story, change everything.
5. You don’t need to become someone else to succeed
   You’re not missing anything. Who you are is exactly who you need to be.

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