Jessica Bubnich of Sunroom Ceramics is a ceramicist whose path from the corporate world to full-time artist is nothing short of inspiring. We talk about the struggles of calling yourself an artist, the thrill of problem-solving through clay, and the ever-present challenge of balancing creativity with business. Jessica also shares why ‘done is better than perfect’ might just be the best advice for any artist trying to grow their audience. As she has found success by embracing authenticity, learning to post even when it feels scary, and using social media as a tool rather than a source of stress.

If you’ve ever doubted your creative identity or felt stuck between passion and profitability, this episode is for you. So grab a cup of coffee and settle into wherever you are listening and let’s get started…

CHAPTERS:

Introductions & Quick Fire Question Game

02:40 The Journey to Embracing the Artist Identity

05:25 Always Creative? 

07:04 A degree in Hamburger-ology from McDonald's

15:17 Problem Solving in Ceramics

16:50 The Thrill of the Hunt: Finding Molds

19:50 Favorite Ceramic Piece Made

20:52 The Evolution of Content Creation

22:36 Overcoming Social Media Anxiety

27:58 Small Batch Production: A Business Model

32:36 Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Business Owner

37:23 Building Community Through Authenticity

44:58 Building a Creative Workspace at Home

49:58 Where to find Sunroom Ceramics 

TAKEAWAYS:

• Embrace your identity as an artist.
• Transitioning from corporate to creative can be challenging but rewarding.
• Social media can be a powerful tool for artists.
• Finding a community of like-minded individuals is crucial.
• Work-life balance is a continuous journey for entrepreneurs.
• It's okay to not have everything figured out.
• Done is better than perfect when it comes to content creation.
• Building connections with others in the art world can enhance your journey.

LINKS 

Watch on YouTube: COMING SOON

Follow Sunroom Ceramics on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunroomceramics

Shop Online  - https://www.sunroomceramics.com

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Shop Ceramic Cactus - https://brushstrokespottery.com

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