eye cough podcast

16 - Why ARTISTS should prioritize HEALTH

As a creative entrepreneur it is too risky to be sick.  Chronic illness can limit your ability to create or effectively run a business.  I speak on my struggles with health and share why I think proactively maintaining a healthy lifestyle is critical for the creative journey.  Mind, body, spirit are intertwined and affect each other directly.  to make sure these categories of operate smoothly we must establish better practices in nutrition, exercise, sleep and social connection.
eye cough podcast: Do you feel called to a life of creativity? Are you an artist, a writer, a maker, but are working a job that is creatively unfulfilling. Do you feel stuck in a job you don't like, dreaming of taking the leap to become a full-time artist, but don't know how or when to transition? This podcast is for you. My last day of being an employee was May 31, 2019. Since then i have replaced my income with my own art. In 2022, i made more money than I ever have in a single year. I hope that my story can provide inspiration for those who wish to pursue a life with more meaning. I want to give hope to anyone who wants to live an alternative lifestyle, to create their own path, make a business out of their art, and align their career with their soul's passions.
 #creativecareer #fulltimeartist #professionalartists #creativelife #health #nutrition #sleep #exercise #mindbodyspirit

15 - Cannabis and Creativity

Talking about my relationship with weed, marijuana, ganja, pot. Cannabis can be a fantastic tool for creativity, but there is a dark side.
eye cough podcast: Do you feel called to a life of creativity? Are you an artist, a writer, a maker, but are working a job that is creatively unfulfilling. Do you feel stuck in a job you don't like, dreaming of taking the leap to become a full-time artist, but don't know how or when to transition? This podcast is for you. My last day of being an employee was May 31, 2019. Since then i have replaced my income with my own art. In 2022, i made more money than I ever have in a single year. I hope that my story can provide inspiration for those who wish to pursue a life with more meaning. I want to give hope to anyone who wants to live an alternative lifestyle, to create their own path, make a business out of their art, and align their career with their soul's passions.
 #creativecareer #fulltimeartist #professionalartists #creativelife #cannabis #weed #dope #pot #ganja

14 - Ayahuasca and Art

I get vulnerable and share my personal experiences with ayahuasca. We are getting intimate. Drug related content, sexual themes. Do you feel called to a life of creativity? Are you an artist, a writer, a maker, but are working a job that is creatively unfulfilling. Do you feel stuck in a job you don't like, dreaming of taking the leap to become a full-time artist, but don't know how or when to transition? This podcast is for you. My last day of being an employee was May 31, 2019. Since then i have replaced my income with my own art. In 2022, i made more money than I ever have in a single year. I hope that my story can provide inspiration for those who wish to pursue a life with more meaning. I want to give hope to anyone who wants to live an alternative lifestyle, to create their own path, make a business out of their art, and align their career with their soul's passions. #creativecareer #fulltimeartist #professionalartists #creativelife #ayahuasca

13 - Keep it SIMPLE, Stupid!

Its easy to get overwhelmed with the creative process and life in general. My biggest mantra for finding peace is applying the KISS Principle to all aspects of my life.

12 - Draw Draw DRAW

In this Art Podcast Episode I rant about the significance of drawing in an artists journey. Drawing is the most crucial skill for artists of all mediums. You can be a fantastic creator without the ability to draw. But there is no doubt that improving your ability to draw will improve your ability to create, no matter what your artistic discipline.

11 - Imposter Syndrome

Its time to talk about the feeling of fraud.  Being in a creative career is a emotional rollercoaster.  No matter what stage of our journey we are in, we occasionally feel imposter syndrome creeping in.  In this episode I explore triggers for this negative state, as well as possible remedies and prevention tactics. 

10 - How to Date an Artist w/ Amanda Noël

This episode features my first guest, Amanda Noël, my life partner.  We started dating 6 months into my sabbatical/transition into becoming a full-time artist.  This gives her a unique perspective on what its like to date an aspiring artist.  She shares her insight and we discuss the positive and negatives of dating coexisting with people in creative careers. 
 
 

9 - Should You Work For FREE?

As artists, it is important to know our worth and never let someone take advantage of our time and talents. But sometimes working for free may be advantageous to our career. In this episode i discuss the situations where working for free might be appropriate, the risks involved, and how to be more strategic with choosing projects to work on.

8 - Call for ARTISTS: What you should know

What is a Call for Artists? Where can you find them? Are you qualified? Why you should consider applying, and when you shouldn't. In this podcast episode I discuss my experience with submitting to art calls. My successes, my failures. everything in between.

7 - Just START!

It can be scary to start something new.  Maybe you feel blocked.. or uninspired.  Well motion can be motivating. so just get the ball rolling.  Don't worry about the outcome, or whether or not your process is solid.  Just make the first mark, get your project out of the hypothetical and into reality.  Don't be afraid of failure, or making the wrong move.  Any move at all can inform you of what to do next.  So just get started on something today.