Meet Shirley Momoko, a talented illustrator and the founder of @s.perience. Known for her high-end collaborations with luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Bvlgari, Shirley shares her journey of turning art into a thriving business while staying true to her creative voice.

In this episode, Shirley opens up about:

✔️ Attracting international luxury brands

✔️ Navigating the "employee vs entrepreneur" mindset

✔️ Handling client feedback and pricing strategies

✔️ Her mindset during tough times

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:32 Intro

1:31 Choosing the full-time creative path

2:14 Lessons learned in building a creative space

3:11 The inspiration behind @s.perience

4:21 Working with Mercedes-Benz, Samsung, and Bvlgari

5:26 How to attract big brands to your work

6:42 Personal artwork vs. Commercial collaborations

7:33 Managing impatient clients in a fast-paced world

8:32 Evolving with Instagram as a Creator CEO

9:42 Pricing strategies for artists

10:31 Most touching feedback from workshop participants

11:32 Upcoming projects and personal dreams

13:14 Employee vs. Entrepreneur: The biggest differences

16:12 The quote that keeps her moving through tough times

17:25 Outro

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