The Inspiration Place

Artpreneur is officially out in the stores and you can now go out and grab your own copy.   In celebration of this launch, I did something different for this episode. Today's guests are artists just like you. With varied backgrounds and experiences, they ask their questions, share their stories while I share mine and a couple of excerpts from my book. It's a fun, inspiring, conversation that I'm s...

When I submitted the book proposal for Artpreneur, the most pushback I got was on why I didn't include a chapter on social media. I wanted my book to be a classic, to still be relevant in five years, and social media is evolving so often that I knew adding it would be a mistake. Instead of just dropping the topic completely, I decided to dive deeper and make a stronger case for why social media is...

I'm sure you've seen less talented people rise to the top while those with the talent don't. It's baffling and might even seem unfair. But what if I tell you that it's all in the marketing?   In this episode, we discuss how marketing and mindset play important roles in your success, even more than talent. I talk about how famous artists (yes, even those from hundreds of years ago) utilized marketi...

Your beliefs hold  power.   "Our thoughts create our feelings, which drive our actions, and the actions are what create the results." - Miriam Schulman So how exactly do we build confidence?   Write down the future you want as if it's absolutely going to happen Push aside the fear and doubt and do it anyway!  Start this year by choosing to believe in your dreams. "When you choose to believe, you'r...

In marketing your business or selling your products through the traditional marketing methods, did you ever feel uncomfortable, unsure, or question whether this is really you? That's exactly what our guest Sarah Santacroce felt while learning the trade of online marketing. Sarah is an entrepreneur in the Marketing Space. She's the Founder of the Humane Business Revolution and an internationally re...

NFTs are bridging the gap between art and technology but many artists (including myself) still don't quite understand what they are and how to do them. In this episode our inspiration is NFT art and its ability to help us explore another stream of income and a look into the future. Unfortunately, there are a lot of scams circulating the internet praying on artists enticing them with quick money fo...

The most common question I get asked by those who are considering joining my incubator is something similar to "What are the guaranteed results if I join?"    However, the only one who can guarantee your results are YOU.  Results and success aren't dependent on a program, it's based on the work that you put in!   Not all students who apply to law or medical school get in. And not all who get in gr...

If you've been thinking about writing a book, let's demystify the process. This episode shines a light on a few of the things that can make it a little less scary so you can actually write your book.   Candice L. Davis is the book coach behind my first published book, Artpreneur. We're diving in and sharing many of the moments I've experienced becoming a published author and what Candice has seen...

If you've been on the fence about publishing a book and overwhelmed about what goes into it, then this episode is going to answer many of your questions.   I have to admit, getting my book traditionally published was not as simple as I thought it would be, but I have no regrets about the journey.   Allison Lane helps people get published by guiding them through the process of writing a proposal to...

You can build a successful business around your art and creative work without sacrificing what matters to you. Relationships, time for yourself, and space for creativity don't need to be lost to hustle culture and burnout.   My guest today, Jadah Sellner, has built several successful companies and has experienced the burnout that is not sustainable. Now she helps women unleash their creativity, in...

Embrace your inner weirdo and create beautiful art. The best art in this world is created by us weirdos. The word, weird, hasn't always had negative connotations and carries so much more meaning that we give to it.   This time around, Theresa Pridemore is interviewing me. Listen and get ready to feel charged to create the art that only you can.    "When you're embracing the weird you are embracing...

Trying to earn a sustainable income from selling your art is never comfortable, but it's always worth it. The push back I hear most often from artists is selling art through social media, doing shows in person, or getting their art into a gallery.   I want you to know that you don't have the sell art in person to be successful, there are many options available, but you do have to pick something.  ...

You can manifest your wildest dreams even in your everyday life. What makes manifestation real is your ability and willingness to believe.   You need to believe and visualize what you want to bring it into your conscious awareness. -Miriam Schulman   What we're exploring in this episode:   How you sabotage yourself when you're not willing to believe When you get clear with what you want, you'll be...

Start imaging your roadmap to becoming an author with insights and writing inspiration from my guest, Linda Sivertsen. She's joining us to reveal how she helps writers navigate the beauty of writing a book and getting book proposals.    "I just happen to be one of those freaky weird people who just loves the selling process. I love book proposals." -Linda Sivertsen   What we're unpacking in this e...

This Friday round up episode has 5 great tips to help you sell more art. No more starving artists here! Follow these simple steps to connecting with more customers and creating more sales.    Mind Your Body Language to Sell More Art   When you're selling in person, body language matters. In fact, I think it matters even if you aren't in person.    You don't want to be the artist in the corner with...

Life's lessons can come from unexpected sources. Looking back on my days working on Wall Street, I realize I was marketing myself even when I was an employee. So no matter what kind of work you do: for someone else, or for yourself, marketing matters.     Marketing is about making yourself memorable.   What we're unpacking in this episode:   Extracting marketing lessons from my experience on Wall...

Many artists credit their work as a way to manage or deal with anxiety, depression and other forms of mental illness. Since October is Mental Health Awareness month, I wanted to share the stories of artists who found a way to deal with their illness by creating art.   Yayoi Kusama and Confronting Anxiety   Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is known for her polka-dot art. She has been open about her men...

What would change for you if you could see a passive 6 figure income from unsold art you have on hand right now? Generating passive income with your art skills is a game changer and one you don't want to miss. You can start generating over $5000 a month online with art you've already created. Rachel Harrison-Sund is an award winning art director from a multinational advertising agency that pivoted...

It's going to be a busy fall in the art auction world.   Paul Allen's Art Collection Headed to Auction   The late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, was an avid art collector and it's all going to auction. It's valued at 1 billion dollars.   What can you get? One of my favorites is Gustav Klimt's Birch Trees. It inspired me for more than one of my collage musical tree paintings.   You could also gra...

You can always use more ways to sell art, and I love sharing more ways for you to make extra money from your art. I shared 3 Quick Cash Strategies for Creatives in a previous episode, but today I'm bringing you another fun and simple way to quickly sell more art.   Today, I'm going to give you the rundown on how to sell more art from an open studio whether it's indoors or outdoors!   "The number o...

This week my briefings were all related to my visit to the Metropolitan Museum of Art where they have a number of exhibits representing the black experience in art.    Ceramic Face Vessels   Museums have been making an effort to reset the balance of their exhibits and the artists promoted. It's part of the response to the social justice movements and subsequent conversations about the lived experi...

Do you struggle with finding time to do what you love, like your art? Instead of beating yourself up over it, it's time to make a plan and get really intentional about making time for your creativity.   In this episode I'm going to give you 3 strategic ways you can start finding more time for your art starting today!   "Value your time as much as you value your artwork"   Areas you'll likely find...

This week I'm talking about the death of the business card and social media. What do you do when Instagram stops working for you? How do you manage when things change in the social media world?    The Death of the Business Card   I recently had new business cards printed up for those in-person events when people can't see my name on the Zoom screen.    There are other ways to share info. QR codes...

What do you do when trolls, haters or critics leave negative comments? Well, this is the nature of being in a digital world. Everyone online has an opinion and some of them seem to make it their mission to leave negative comments and reviews.   There's a difference between constructive criticism, feedback, and comments that challenge you in a productive and respectful way. However, comments that o...

This week we're covering the artists behind the official White House portraits, the artist and singer-songwriter Issy Wood, enslaved pottery artists, and American outsider artist Nellie Mae Rowe.   Official Obama Portraits Unveiled at the White House   The White House held a ceremony to unveil the official portraits of President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama. Better late than never, r...