The Inspiration Place

🔮 What if building your art business could feel like magic again?

This isn't just a shift in strategy—it's a sacred pivot toward intuition, spirit, and creative sovereignty. In this deeply personal episode, Miriam invites you to explore "sorcery over strategy"—an approach that blends structure with soul, metrics with magic. If you've been feeling burned out by the grind, this conversation will help you reconnect with your intuition, restore your energy, and remember the sacred power that flows through your creative work.

• How to honor intuition and sacred timing in every decision you make • Ways to reconnect with your creative soul for authentic growth • How to weave sorcery into your art business for deeper meaning and connection

🎧 Tune in for a potent blend of strategy and spirit that will transform the way you create, sell, and show up in your art business.

🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

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📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

💎 What does it really take to build a 7-figure product-based brand without burning out or selling out?

In this powerhouse episode, Miriam sits down with Charis Jones, founder and CEO of Sassy Jones, one of the fastest-growing brands in the country. From humble beginnings hosting jewelry parties in her kitchen to scaling a multimillion-dollar empire, Charis shares the mindset shifts, marketing tactics, and leadership lessons that fueled her growth. If you've ever wondered how to show up online with both purpose and profit, get ready to take notes—this episode sparkles with insight.

• The importance of staying consistent while evolving with your audience
• How Facebook ads helped Charis scale beyond organic reach
• How she transformed home jewelry parties into a powerful livestream strategy

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass in confidence, community, and building a business that shines from the inside out.

Guest: Charis Jones — founder & CEO of Sassy Jones, award-winning entrepreneur, and brand visionary. 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/354

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

☕ Working nonstop but still not seeing the sales you want? You might be focusing on the wrong things.

In this candid solo episode, Miriam calls out five sneaky mistakes that quietly stall your success as an artist—and shares what to do instead. From chasing perfection to confusing busywork with progress, these are the traps every creative falls into (yes, including the time Miriam literally jumped off a bridge because everyone else was doing it). Get ready to flip the script on your marketing mindset and start seeing real traction in your art business.

• How to stop mistaking busywork for real progress
• Why clarity comes from consistency, not over-explaining
• How perfectionism kills momentum—and what to do instead

🎧 Grab your coffee and join Miriam for a truth-telling session that will help you market smarter, not harder. 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/353

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

💎 What if putting your art first could actually grow your business faster?

In this uplifting episode, Miriam sits down with jewelry artist Christine Mighion, whose creative and business transformation proves that prioritizing art-making is a powerful growth strategy. Christine shares how shifting from "designer-thinking" to embracing her full identity as an artist helped her increase sales by 25%—even in a slow season. They dive into pricing with confidence, messaging that feels magnetic, and how leading with your values attracts collectors who truly connect with your work (plus, yes—there's a real unboxing moment because Miriam genuinely bought her jewelry!).

• Why being a maker-first artist can become your biggest business strength
• How to shift from hustle mode to intentional growth
• How to use your values and messaging to attract ideal collectors

🎧 Tune in for a grounded yet inspiring look at how to grow your art business without sacrificing creativity or soul.

Guest: Christine Mighion — jewelry artist 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/352

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🎨 What if your "nontraditional" path was the very thing that set your art career apart?

Martha Brane didn't take the typical artist route—and that's exactly what makes her story unforgettable. From launching a PC software company in the '80s to seeing her artwork featured in hospitality and healthcare spaces across the country, Martha proves that business savvy and creative passion can coexist beautifully. In this inspiring episode, she and Miriam unpack the mindset shifts, marketing strategies, and creative pivots that helped her thrive—plus why adding a touch of brown to your palette might just open unexpected doors.

• Why embracing a business mindset is just as vital as honing your craft
• How Martha transitioned from gallery walls to national art distributors
• How one simple tweak—like changing your email subject line—can boost engagement

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and doing business your way.

Guest: Martha Brane — artist and Artpreneur success story featured in national B2B markets

🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/351

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

💰 Ever looked at one of your paintings and thought, "This one's too special to sell"—or slashed prices out of panic just to make a sale?

If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. In this candid solo episode, Miriam unpacks the emotional traps that sabotage artists' success when it comes to pricing and selling. From overpricing out of attachment to discounting from fear, this conversation dives deep into how scarcity and impatience sneak into your art business—and how to replace those patterns with confidence, clarity, and trust in your value.

• Why overpricing can signal emotional attachment, not artistic value
• How discounting trains buyers to wait for a sale instead of buying now
• How impatience weakens your pricing power and undermines your strategy

🎧 Tune in to learn how to break free from pricing fear and start valuing your art (and yourself) the way you truly deserve. 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/350

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🌟 What if you had an internal GPS for your life—one that guided every creative decision with clarity and ease?

In this illuminating episode, Miriam sits down with human design expert Baeth Davis to explore how this powerful system can help you make aligned decisions, navigate challenges, and step fully into your purpose. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious, Baeth breaks down the fundamentals of human design and shares how understanding your unique energy type can bring more ease, confidence, and fulfillment into your art and your life.

• How human design can guide your choices and amplify aligned action
• The energetic shifts on the horizon—and what they mean for your creative evolution
• How to break free from external conditioning and trust your own inner wisdom

🎧 Tune in to learn how aligning with your true design can transform both your art and your business.

Guest: Baeth Davis — human design expert, teacher, and purpose catalyst 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/349

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🎨 What if breaking the rules of the art world was the very thing that set your career free?

In this episode, Miriam sits down with Alyssa, an artist who proves there's no single blueprint for success. After years in the New York fashion industry, Alyssa pivoted to blend photography and mixed media, creating textured, emotional pieces that challenge conventions and captivate collectors. Her story is a masterclass in persistence, innovation, and finding your place in the art world—on your own terms.

• How mixed media techniques can bring more depth and emotion to your work
• Creative ways to sell art beyond the traditional gallery system
• Why relationships and persistence open doors to retail and licensing opportunities

🎧 Tune in for a grounded yet inspiring look at building an art career that's anything but ordinary.

Guest: Alyssa — mixed media artist 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/348

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

🎨 Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or creatively drained? You're not alone—and there's a better way forward.

The pressure to succeed, fear of failure, and endless comparison can make any artist feel paralyzed. But creativity isn't about pushing harder—it's about rediscovering joy in the process. In this solo episode, Miriam shares practical, soul-nourishing strategies to help you move past creative blocks, set goals that actually motivate you, and protect your energy while building momentum in your art practice.

• Why setting measurable, achievable goals keeps your motivation high and your focus clear
• Mindset shifts to move from "falling behind" to steady, confident progress
• How to build a starting ritual that dissolves resistance and fuels momentum

🎧 Tune in to reignite your creative spark and fall back in love with making art—without the burnout. 🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/347

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart

✨ What if your art could become a portal for intuition, healing, and creative expansion?

Jasleni Brito is on a mission to help soul-led entrepreneurs channel their creativity through art and spirit. Blending her background in branding, design, and spirituality, she created the La Caribaña Oracle—a stunning deck that guides self-discovery and creative growth.

In this heartfelt conversation, Jasleni shares the inspiration behind her deck, the lessons she's learned as a member of the Artist Incubator, and how embracing her cultural heritage helped her build a meaningful, soul-aligned business.

• How oracle decks can become powerful tools for creativity and reflection
• The ways cultural heritage and personal story shape an artist's unique voice
• How Jasleni's Artist Incubator experience helped her grow her creative business

🎧 Tune in for a blend of art, spirit, and strategy—and discover how to infuse your creative journey with deeper purpose.

Guest: Jasleni Brito — an artist, designer, and creator of the La Caribaña Oracle

🎙️About Miriam Schulman Miriam Schulman is an artist business coach, working artist, and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity, published by HarperCollins Leadership. After building her own multiple-six-figure art business, Miriam created The Inspiration Place, a podcast ranked among the top 0.5% of podcasts worldwide by Listen Notes. Through her coaching programs, podcast, and book, she has helped thousands of visual artists strengthen their marketing, attract collectors, and build sustainable art businesses.

Full Show Notes: schulmanart.com/346

📩Check out our FREE Masterclass "How to Sell More Art" at schulmanart.com/sellmoreart 📘 Read Artpreneur: Grab your copy + bonuses at ArtpreneurBook.com 💙 Start Free: Read Chapter 1 "Choose to Believe" at SchulmanArt.com/BELIEVE 📺 Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@schulmanart 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @schulmanart 💼Connect on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/schulmanart