Creative Thursday

How do you know that you’re not ready for something you’ve never done before? ~ James Wedmore Today I invite you into the world and mind of James Wedmore~ and the opportunity to get off the fence once and for all and say YES to following your passions in this life.  Telling you now... this is one of those episodes you're going to want to save and listen to multiple times.   James is the founder of Business By Design + host of The Mind Your Business Podcast, helping entrepreneurs in all industries rapidly grow their digital products, while working less.   In this episode we touched upon a wide variety of topics to not only help you with your online business ~ but these are the kinds of skills that will help you in all areas of your life.    James shares how to: get clear on your passion know if you're ready for this next step outsmart your worthy opponent (hint it's not outside of you) stop putting off your dreams get closer to truth never let a negative comment keep you from shining your light the true “sec

This one's for you! A special Sunday edition of the  podcast. Want to never be laid off, fired and still have a regular paycheck? Recurring revenue is your answer, and one of the ways you can add that into your business is through creating digital products from online teaching to creating your own membership. An excerpt from one of our Expansive Artist calls featuring my mentor and business coach Stu McLaren and a roundtable of our EA members, Artists sharing ideas, inspiration and a behind the scenes of how they added an additional revenue stream of online teaching into their Creative businesses. Join Stu for his free Membership Workshop kicking-off this Thursday April 21. Click here to register.   The Artists featured in today's episode: Eliza Day Green @elizadaygreen Sarah Kelly @sarahelisekelly Marie Delage Carlson @fleur.de.lys.art   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Do you think you may have found your voice but you're just too close to the work to see it? Or is it because you're emerging that you automatically assume you don't have a voice yet? Could it be that your work needs a more consistent practice to fully develop into a unique + elevated offering? Spoiler Alert: you might already have the answer on how to find your voice, but you're looking outside for reassurance and validation. That's all fine and good as long as you also know how to trust your own intuition, and as a Coach I'll remind you to look inwards for your answer, like I did in my Creative Biz Coaching over Coffee session no. 2 with New Mexico Artist, Nara.   The doors to The Expansive Artists are re-opening for the first time this year, tomorrow Friday March 18. Join the waitlist to know as soon as they re-open.   You can learn more about Artist, Nara on Instagram @creative.impact.art   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethur

Do you feel conflicted about your dreams? Do you find yourself second guessing your path, wondering if you’re headed in the right direction? Does the uncertainty of how it will all come together often affect your day to day progress? When you’re not feeling clear, there’s a reason. Tune in to learn what we uncovered with Hawaii based Artist Jesse Tepora around why she may be feeling a lack of clarity around her dreams. Today’s episode brings you our first Creative Business Coaching over Coffee session. Thank you again to Jesse for openly sharing a peek into her creative dreams + fears during our live coaching over Instagram. If you’re ready to join us for more coaching be sure to save your spot for the Sell A Piece of Art Workshop + Coaching Week starting this Monday March 14 Register here sellymyartthisweek.com   You can learn more about Artist, Jessica Tepora  @jessteporaart  on Instagram   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethurs

How do you know what to focus on when? But what if I’m a creative free spirit and I don’t like to be boxed into one style, theme, medium or project? A little something I learned the hard way ~ (but you can learn it now!) unfortunately for us Free Spirits the “I don’t want to be BOXED IN” approach is a no go strategy when it comes to having a thriving career as an Artist. In today’s episode I share how I choose my creative focus, and then prioritize the steps to make it happen! Join me for the Sell A Piece of Art Workshop + Coaching Week starting March 14 Register here sellymyartthisweek.com   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Truth time. When it comes to selling your Art work, are you a hobbyist or a PRO? Time and time again I see Artists with all levels of experience, struggle to build a successful business because they’re focusing on the wrong priorities. Your attitude informs how you approach building your business, and it can make all the difference in how profitable you are for the long game.  So today, let’s talk about the 2 biggest business assets that most Artists overlook, why, and how to stop overlooking them ASAP! Join me for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee, for the next 3 Thursdays LIVE  over on Instagram @ 9 am PST.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

What’s my love of cooking a good meal + sourcing the majority of my food locally have to do with running my business? After spending 3 days in a Mastermind surrounded by some amazing business owners - the kind who are “crushing it” daily, growing to 6, even 7 figures within one calendar year ~ the concept of the slow food movement popped into my mind. As they vulnerably shared their experiences of what that kind of growth really meant for them, I came away from that gathering with a whole new insight and understanding around what I want for my business and how it can support the life I want ~ not the other way around. Recognizing my date with burnout is coming dangerously close, if I don’t make a change ~ this is the new approach to growing my business that I’m thinking about…   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

If overwhelm is being busy without priority, then confusion is not knowing what your priorities are. Working backwards, that means that without clarity your days are driven by a state of confusion and overwhelm which is also what I call living on a hamster wheel. The overwhelm never ends. Since it doesn't look like the complexities of living a creative life + growing an online business are going to let up any time soon, or ever ~ it's up to us! You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday It's up to you to reclaim your time + peace + focus with purpose. Here's where to start; honestly answer these 3 simple questions to get you pointed towards your north star, your true focus.

Why me? or Why not me?   Be honest, when you're thinking about your dreams, which question pops into your mind first?     Then ask yourself what example are you setting for your kids, for generations to come? Do you want them thinking the world is filled with possibilities or to not bother trying because what if it doesn't work out the way they thought?       When we give ourselves permission, the ripple effect is powerful because it gives someone else permission too.     In today's episode Marie shares her journey of embracing her artist from motherhood, building a business as an herbalist to fully leaning into the work that's been calling her since she was little.   Join us for the 2022 Artful Selling session, by signing up for the waitlist here   You can find all things Marie-Laure Delage Carlson at: https://www.fleurdelysart.com/ on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/fleur.de.lys.art/     You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativet

Have you ever thought you were clear on your "priorities" only to realize that something else always comes first? And is what comes first, something you want or something for someone else? This year I was introduced to one concept that was a huge wake-up call for me in terms of getting to the bottom of what matters most to me - not anyone else. Continuing on in our first of the year mini planning series, in today's episode I'm introducing you to a simple exercise to help you understand why you may be letting everything and everyone else be the priority ~ and how to begin staying in integrity with yourself and what you value most. Join me for the Profitable Artist Planning Challenge Click here to Register You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Who says we have to decline as we get older? Let's talk about what it really means to age gracefully in a very special conversation + bonus episode at the start of this new year! We can't talk about dreaming, planning, reflecting + resetting, all the new year things while neglecting a conversation about the very thing that makes everything possible in life, our health + wellbeing. In today's episode I'm not just excited, but SUPER EXCITED to bring you a conversation with my partner going on 18 years, my bestie, my love, my fiance Sean Hogan. You might have caught Sean as one of my early podcast guests back in 2019. During the pandemic, Sean decided at the age of 62, he wanted to use this time of lock-down to get back in shape. With gyms closed, he created an entire workout routine in just 20 minutes a day from our home gym aka our bedroom, that has put him in the best shape of his life at 63. He's going to share tips with you on how he not only lost weight, built strength, balance and how he healed all his ac

If you haven't noticed? Accomplishing your BIG + small goals has as much to do with taking action on practical steps as it does with that miraculous, complex organ between your ears. Yup, your brain ~ and your mindset.   One of the best ways I've found to begin getting your mind on board with your dreams, is to give it some structure so it feels safe, a framework if you will.    In today's episode I step you through how I break down the big picture view of what I want to accomplish and how that feeds into what I'm envisioning for my life and creative business.   Join me for the Annual Profitable Artist's Planning Challenge starting in January. Sign up here!   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

How do you create a life you love?   Committed to being an example for her children, and finally living her dream as an Artist, Yvonne has figured out what works when it comes to building her Art business.   Honored to have her as a member of our Expansive Artists and Artful Selling communities, it's been so exciting to see her progress over this past year. In today's episode she shares the moment she decided to pursue her love of Art again, how she found the courage to begin sharing more than just her work and how her confidence as an Artist and art sales have grown in just 1 year. You can find all things Yvonne Sellick yvonnesellickart.com @yvonnesellickart   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

It's become tradition! A couple of years ago I started sharing a behind the scenes studio wrap up of what worked and what didn't when it came to my art practice and my creative business. And how did it impact my personal life? One of my best years in business thus far, a lot of progress made, and definitely more room for improvement in one area I was struggling with last year. The question is which one will I choose to interpret my overall year?   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday  

Remember the episodes when I shared some of my BIG business mistakes? (episodes 122 and 208) What I'm sharing with you today is what I wish someone had explained to me a whole lot sooner ~ than the time it took for me to learn the hard way. I'm often asked when it's time to invest in yourself, specifically your business education? In today's episode I break it all down for you, from how much I invest in my education, to what to expect in guidance, cost and results from memberships, courses, masterminds, group to 1:1 coaching. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Is there really such thing as self-sabotage? Why would we ever consider keeping ourselves away from what we say we want? Doing ALL the things for many years, and still not progressing in the way I envisioned, lead me to start a deep dive on learning more about the brain from science to psychology. Oh the discoveries, wow! mind-blowing, pun intended. Coming to understand the science behind our automatic behaviors and the choices we make is life changing and I hope this quick overview brings you some insight + understanding that you may have been seeking too. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Guess what! The first official Small Studio Sunday is this WEEKEND! First and foremost! Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends celebrating today.  Filled with extra gratitude for you, our listener. Endless thank you's for taking time to join me here on this and every Creative Thursday. Get excited because Small Studio Sunday, a little idea I had driving home from Thanksgiving holiday in 2018 is now an online art event + pop-up gallery featuring 60+ Artists. It kicks-off this Saturday for our special Preview Party invitees. Are you on the list? Sign-up here to get the official invite! smallstudiosunday.com Last Small Studio Sunday, our first official event, I hosted a Clubhouse chat with several of the Small Studio Sunday Artists sharing their tips on how to kickstart your creativity. I know you're going to love this one. Get ready to be inspired and in honor of saving you time on note taking, we've made a downloadable cheat sheet for you with all of the tips listed so you can refer back to it any time you're loo

Did it really start with a wedding invitation? Cozy up, get comfy, grab a little cup of eggnog (too soon?) tea? wine? Today I have story to share with you. Looking back, I see it so clearly now, I think this story may have been the moment Creative Thursday actually began. It was definitely the moment I started to follow my creative calling and discover my voice as an Artist. Can the bustle of the holidays really be a good time to connect with your creativity, especially if it's been dormant all year? In today's episode I share with you some suggestions of how you can reconnect to your creativity and tap into new ideas now or any season. The holiday shop is OPEN! This is just a preview with more treats + festivities to come over the Small Studio weekend. Be sure to join us for the virtual art event + pop-up gallery featuring 60 + Artists smallstudiosundayinvite.com You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Does that monster creep up on you too? O.V.E.R.W.H.E.L.M How do you handle it?  On a coaching call, one of my business mentors shared a perspective on overwhelm that stopped me in my tracks.  And this subtle shift, or rather WAKE UP CALL, around how to deal with overwhelm, has been a game changer in how I move through my days. Not that the sneakly little Overwhelm monster doesn't try to creep back into my routine, but now I know how tame him and get sh*t done efficiently, with way more peace. In today's episode I share with you another eye-opening definition of Overwhelm along with exactly what to do when you feel it coming on.   Join me for Artful Selling in January. Grab your spot on the waitlist here. Come celebrate + support Independent Artists and Makers, and do some thoughtful holiday shopping for wonderfully warm and unique gifts on Sunday November, 28. https://smallstudiosundayinvite.com/ You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativet

Think about the last time you prioritized you and something you most love to do.   Like art and creativity perhaps? especially if your business is your Art.   This past weekend, instead of prioritizing catching up on administrative projects in my creative business, I decided to dedicate it to my creativity.   Something clicked for me and I realized what I can no longer give up.   Ask yourself if what you're focusing on is actually what you want to prioritize in your life? and if so are you following through on that with your daily actions,  or are you just giving lip service to the things you say you want the most?   Like I have been....   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday