Today Julia and Erin discuss how their creative practice reflects what they need more of in their lives. They validate that it's okay to let your creative practice be a place of escape and for your own enjoyment, and that it does not always have to be intended for someone else. 

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Today is a solo episode with Julia where she dives into her reasoning for taking a break from working in a series as well as other labels that have felt confining. 

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Today's pep talk is a boost to your self worth and the value of your art! 

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Today we have on the podcast the incredible Alicia Hale! Alicia is a live wedding painter and she shares her journey to become an event painter and all that she has learned since starting this endeavor. Thank you so much Alicia for sharing all your wisdom! Please go check out Alicia and her beautiful work at the links below: 

Today Julia & Erin discuss a term Julia brought up in last week's episode "developing your own visual language", which is really just a creative way of saying branding... And luckily we have an in house branding expert, Erin!

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Today it's just Julia on the pod and she's talking about a question she gets all the time from fellow artists, to prioritize commission work or to not prioritize commission work?

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Today on the podcast we have the lovely Anna Romo! Anna was the co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop Up Shop in Chicago, as well as the owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and now is sharing her experience along with co-founder Monica Little through their Facebook Group Product Biz Society. 

Anna gives us some wonderful advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of knowing your own worth. If you liked what you heard today and need someone like Anna in your corner, and the fellowship of a growing community of entrepreneurs who get the struggle, consider signing up to the Facebook Group Product Biz Society: 

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And sign up for our FREE Live webinar 5 Steps To Consistent Sales In Your Product Biz on March 16 by using this link: https://bit.ly/5stepstoconsistentsalesggp

Thank you again to Anna for joining us! Be sure to follow her on instagram at @annaromo.biz and be sure to follow Monica Little at @Monicalittle_

Today's episode is definitely a therapy session, so buckle up as Julia & Erin take you ALL over the place. From vulgar viral videos, LEGO Trolls, Vulnerability hangovers, and knowing your limits - this episode has got it all!

Today Julia & Erin interview Braimah Lawal! Braimah is a Chicago based artist with roots in Ghana and Nigeria. He discusses how his identity informs his art and vulnerably opens up about navigating the ups and downs of being an artist. 

Please check out Braimah's art at @braimahlawal.art and at https://www.braimahlawalart.com/

Thank you Braimah for joining us today!

Today Julia & Erin recommend that you take a few different approaches to your creative practice and business to find success that lights you up and keeps you going!