In this episode, Jamie Smith, Tara Galuska, and their guest Charlotte Spafford talk about:

Holding the tension between wanting more and also being happy and content with exactly where we are.

Knowing what you want and avoiding a half assed ask. 

The joy of drawing, creating a visual vocabulary and transitioning to new bodies of work. 

Harry Potter!

Episode Notes/Resources:

Guest Charlotte Spafford's website and Instagram!

Pennylane Shen Artist Consulting

The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte 

Tony Robbins 

Britney Berrner Photography

Natalie Baxter 

Meredith Dittmar 

Jessica Molnar

Goal Setting Book (The Goal Setting email challenge in coming in the new year!)

Quick win video on how to create a simple Content Calendar

Passion Planner

The gross Cat Report drawing

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. 

Please note in this episode there is some adult language and as this episode was recorded on Skype the sound reflects that. 

THRIVE Talks is a monthly podcast hosted by artists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska from THRIVE Art Studio. Every episode follows the format of a THRIVE Mastermind meeting where they share what they are excited about, learning and struggling with.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Danielle Krysa talk about:

Showing up and investing in your artwork and art business. 

Working small, creating ugly work and the value in making a lot of work.

How tricky it can be as artists when selling work and dealing with rejection. 

Juggling time management and hiring when the time is right.

Pom-poms!

Episode Notes/Resources:

Guest Danielle Krysa's website and Instagram as well as her Jealous Curator website and Instagram and the Art For Your Ear Podcast!

Dazed and Confucius website services for artists

Britney Berrner Photography

Pennylane Shen Artist Consulting

Mayberry Fine Art

Shannon Ward

Sheila Hicks at the Venice Biennale

Sunshine Coast Art Crawl

Eastside Culture Crawl

Link Tree

Link In Bio 

Wintergreen Oil 

Diva Light attachment for your phone

Local (ask for booth 102)

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. 

Please note in this episode there is some adult language and we speak about some adult themes. 

THRIVE Talks is a monthly podcast hosted by artists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska from THRIVE Art Studio. Every episode follows the format of a THRIVE Mastermind meeting where they share what they are excited about, learning and struggling with.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Sandeep Johal talk about:

• Whether we can have it all.
• Tips and tricks for when you feel overwhelmed by social media and our inboxes.  
• Preparing for press.
• Gratitude and giving our selves permission.
• The need for change especially regarding violence against women.  

Episode Notes/Resources:

• Guest Sandeep Johal's website and Instagram 
• The Cat Report
• THRIVE Leadership team - April Lacheur, Charlotte Spafford, Jenn Brisson and Sandeep Johal.
• Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
• THRIVE Talks
• Camille Walala
• Boomerang for Gmail
• My Favourite Murder Podcast
• CreativeMornings
• Spring
• New Westminster Front Street Mews
• Vancouver Mural Fest
• Gam Gallery
• Rest in Power 
• Pennylane Shen
• Sabrina Miso our podcast editor this episode

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THRIVE Talks is a monthly podcast hosted by artists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska from THRIVE Art Studio. Every episode follows the format of a THRIVE Mastermind meeting where they share what they are excited about, learning and struggling with.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Aimée Henny Brown talk about:

• Compassion and vulnerability hangovers
• Shifting seasons and inspirational women in both the arts and business
• Change and the fact that there will always be more work

Episode Notes/Resources:

• Guest Aimée Henny Brown's website and Instagram 
• Tara's CreativeMornings Talk
• Aimee’s non permanent glue tape
• Girl Mob the Graffit Camp for Girls
• Springs RV Resort 
• Sidesaddle Bike Shop
• Sabrina Miso our podcast editor this episode

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THRIVE Talks is a monthly podcast hosted by artists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska from THRIVE Art Studio. Every episode follows the format of a THRIVE Mastermind meeting where they share what they are excited about, learning and struggling with.

In this episode, Jamie and Tara talk about:

• Prioritizing self-compassion as a creative person
• Summer vacations and being dead weight
• Making time, scheduling, but also just gluing and going for it

Episode Notes/Resources:

• Check out the murals by THRIVE Mastermind artists
• Pennylane Shen
• Register to attend Tara’s talk
• Spring - Founders mastermind
• A Piece of Work - Podcast by Abbi Jacobson
• How to Multiply Time by Rory Vaden

Artist We’ve Mentioned:

• Camilla d'Errico
• Marlene Lowden
• Jen Clarke
• Aimee Henny Brown
• Sandeep Johal
• Alice Clair

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THRIVE Talks is a monthly podcast hosted by artists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska from THRIVE Art Studio. Every episode follows the format of a THRIVE Mastermind meeting where they share what they are excited about, learning and struggling with.

In this episode, Jamie and Tara talk about:

• Overcoming fear and self doubt as an artist
• Murals and tips on how to paint them
• Possuming: what is it and why we should avoid it

Episode Notes/Resources:

• The Artist's Way
• Danielle Krysa
• Podcast Sandeep Johal was on
• Tierney Milne
• Artwork Archive
• Vancouver Mural Fest
• Mastermind Applications

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THRIVE Talks is a monthly podcast hosted by artists Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska from THRIVE Art Studio. Every episode follows the format of a THRIVE Mastermind meeting where they share what they are excited about, learning and struggling with.

In this episode, Jamie and Tara talk about:

• Saying "No" and the importance of sharing your "Why"
• Making time for your art
• Effective ways of organizing and pricing your work

Episode Notes/Resources:

• Canva
• LinkinBio 
• Thrive by Arianna Huffington
• Lisa Congdon's blog post

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