The pursuit of stability brings up an interesting dichotomy: Search for a financially stable life and risk sacrificing your creative output; Search for a creatively stable life and risk sacrificing financial stability.

The challenge we all face is how to strike a balance between the two. In this episode, I explore a three-step process for finding stability as a creative.

Read about it here.

Grab the worksheet here. 

This week, I had an opportunity to interview Sarah Whitney a successful violinist, entrepreneur and coach.

We had a wide-ranging conversation about her career, tips on launching an ensemble, successfully living as an artist in NYC and productivity.

Sarah is launching a FREE training series titled "Take the Driver's Seat - put your idea into motion".  (click here to sign up) https://mailchi.mp/0e8f405914a0/drive...​

If you can't attend live, replays will be emailed everyday to everyone who signs up.

Follow Sarah on these platforms:
Website: https://www.sarahwhitney.com​
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproducti...​
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theproductiv...​
Blog: https://www.theproductivemusician.com​
—
Nate Zeisler envisions a world where artists have a clear path to a sustainable career, where creative minds are empowered and inspired to rule the workforce, and where access to the arts is not just for the privileged few, but for all.

My weekly newsletter, 5 Tips For The Unrelenting 20-Something helps creators, artists and makers find work/life balance, financial stability, and meaningful work through a weekly list of curated tips.

The newsletter is completely free, easy to digest and specifically created for unrelenting twenty-somethings just like you!:

Subscribe here: http://www.nathanielzeisler.com/subsc...​

I had an opportunity to interview Jazmín Morales, The Assistant Director of the Center for Innovation and Community Impact at the Colburn School in Downtown Los Angeles.

Fortissima is an artistic and leadership development program at the Colburn School for high school age young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music. Fortissima’s innovative leadership curriculum, paired with rigorous artistic development and one-on-one mentorship, is designed to inspire, equip, and empower young women from underrepresented minorities in classical music to pursue professional training and careers in the field.

In this interview, we discuss:

—The creation and launch of Fortissima.
—The moment Fortissima became a National Program.
—Elements that need to be in place for organizations to launch similar programs.

For find out more information and to apply, visit our website: https://www.colburnschool.edu/communi...​

You can find Jazmín on Instagram @jazminatalia

You can find Nate on Instagram @natezeisler

I also run a weekly newsletter called 5 Tips for the Unrelenting 20-Something. Check out the archive here: https://nathanielzeisler.com/newsletter/​

SHOW LESS

I spoke with my good friend, Damien Geter, a working Composer, Vocalist, and educator. We talked about his compositional process, ways he’s been able to find financial stability, the role all of us can play in the time of Black Lives Matter and how he’s navigating the pandemic. 

In this episode, I discuss ways to think about when it's time for a career pivot. 

In this episode, I answer a question from Parisa about finding financial stability when pursuing a multifaceted career. 

In this episode, Jonathan asks: To what degree would you say that finding meaning in your life must happen before you can find meaning in your work? 

In this episode, I take a question from Lizzy who asks me how I plan my workweek.

Join Buzzsprout Here

Join My Newsletter Here

Episode Summary

In this episode, I discuss ways to think about attacking a ten year plan as a creator. 

Question from Pete: I went to acting school and then I got an MFA in writing. Both are challenging careers to pull off and I remember there was a teacher of mine at acting school who said that [I should] just give it 10 years and you will develop your craft into the expertzone, and enough other people will have dropped out of the game and you will find success. I thought that was interesting, but I also thought it was risky because you’re dedicating 10 years to your art. What if it doesn’t work out?

Show Notes:

In this episode I discuss the following topics:

• TOPIC 1: Framing your career over time so you know what to expect.
• TOPIC 2: Planning for the three year plan. 
• TOPIC 3: Strategies for being flexible along your path.

Links Mentioned:

• Buzzsprout

Follow Me:

• My Website
• Twitter
• Newsletter

In this episode, I define financial stability and discuss ways to find balance in the time of COVID. 

• Check out The Westerlies
• Click here to start your podcast on Buzzsprout TODAY.