The Inspiration Place

📱 Feel like Instagram's changing faster than you can post? You're not imagining it—this episode is your lifeline. Social media expert Elise Darma is back to share what's actually working on Instagram right now, what's fading out, and what artists should double down on heading into 2026.  From ditching those blink-and-you-miss-it reels to embracing your authentic behind-the-scenes storytelling, El...

🎨 Speak the Language of Color: 2026's Hottest Palettes & What They Mean for Your Art Every fall, the world's biggest paint brands reveal their Color of the Year but these aren't just decorating trends. They're emotional roadmaps for what buyers crave and collect. In this episode, Miriam breaks down 2026's trending colors from biophilic greens and warm khakis to heritage reds and timeless blues. A...

💫 From Hesitant Beginner to Confident Artist: Kimberly Chan's Artpreneur Journey When Kimberly Chan first joined the Artpreneur community, she wasn't sure where to start, just that she was ready to grow . One year later, she's sold 50+ original pieces, built an email list from zero, and found the confidence to pitch her story (even to Miriam!). In this inspiring conversation, Kimberly shares how...

Craft THE STORY THAT SELLS YOUR ART A picture tells a thousand words… but which ones?   Walk away with a magnetic messaging vault [ schulmanart.com/VAULT ] specific to you and your art that you can use for:   💌 Authentic Email Marketing that your collectors will want to read (because they're compelling -not salesy or annoying) 🔄 Spark Repeat Sales and deeper relationships with new collectors and...

🎄 How to Make This Holiday Season Your Most Profitable Yet (Without Discounts or Stress) The holidays can make or break your art business but they don't have to feel frantic. In this episode, Miriam shares her proven roadmap for a calm, profitable Q4 that attracts serious collectors and consistent sales without last-minute discounts or burnout. If you've ever felt behind when November hits, this...

💰 What if your financial struggle was the very path to your wealth? In this inspiring conversation, Barbara Huson reveals how decades of under-earning led her to become a financial therapist and best-selling author. Discover the mindset shifts and sacred strategies that help artists and women rewrite their money stories with confidence and purpose. 💡 You'll Learn: Why under-earning is about more...

🚀 Social media isn't just changing, it's evolving into an AI-powered universe that predicts what your audience wants before they do. In this episode, Miriam reveals the major social shifts shaping 2026 so you can stay visible, profitable, and aligned with your creative energy. From YouTube's dominance to LinkedIn's unexpected growth and Facebook's surprising resilience, you'll learn exactly where...

✨ What if your creative practice could become a form of spiritual devotion? In this soulful episode, award-winning writer Sherri Mandell joins Miriam to explore how Kabbalistic wisdom illuminates the creative process. Together, they unpack the tension between wild inspiration and disciplined artistry and reveal mystical yet practical tools to help you co-create with something bigger than yourself...

🎨 5 Mistakes Illustrators Make (and How to Build a Career That Lasts) Vanessa Stoilova's story is one every illustrator needs to hear. From mobile games to children's books and surface design, she's built a thriving creative business by learning what works—and what doesn't. In this episode, Vanessa reveals the five biggest mistakes artists make when trying to get hired and how to replace them wit...

🌙 Overcoming the Fear of Irrelevance as an Artist That quiet voice that says you're falling behind or no one's noticing anymore—I know it well. In this intimate episode, Miriam opens up about her own experiences with the fear of irrelevance and shares stories from artists who either hustle harder or disappear when doubt creeps in. Together, you'll uncover where this fear really comes from and how...

🔥 Real artists. Real stories. Real growth—proof that transformation is possible at every stage of your creative journey. In this inspiring episode, Miriam shares powerful conversations with artists who turned self-doubt into momentum and learned to treat their art like a business. You'll discover how community, consistency, and courage helped them create opportunities they once thought were out o...

😩 Feeling pulled in a thousand directions with your art business? You're not alone and the fix is simpler than you think. In this solo episode, Miriam breaks down how to escape creative overwhelm and focus on what truly moves the needle. From pricing your art with confidence to ditching "fake work" that keeps you spinning your wheels, you'll learn how to redirect your energy toward the art busine...

🧠 Ever start a creative project full of excitement—only to abandon it after one small setback? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, Anna Holtzman, a mind-body coach and writer, shares how her nervous system used to sabotage her creative dreams and how healing from chronic migraines taught her to stay consistent, calm, and confident. You'll learn how understanding your body's stress respons...

🚀 What happens when you trade your comfort zone for your canvas? After leaving a 19-year engineering career, Sangeetha took a leap of faith into her art business and grew her annual sales from $2,500 to over $13,000 in just months. In this inspiring conversation, she and Miriam break down the exact mindset shifts, fearless strategies, and consistent actions that fueled her rapid growth, from pain...

A Canadian-born artist in Berlin, Sarah shares how leaving a 16-year partnership and a beloved printmaking studio cracked her open to a truer, braver voice in paint. I walk her through the inner-work prompts and altar practices we use in my Inner Circle so you can hear how she turned grief into clarity and ritual into momentum. We also talk about the surprising way AI became a gentle mirror that h...

💘 What if selling art has more in common with dating than you think? Ever wonder why you're not closing more sales even when collectors seem interested? It might not be your art—it might be your  timing . In this eye-opening episode, Miriam shares real-life stories (including one about her daughter's almost-romance!) to reveal how art sales follow the same emotional patterns as dating. You'll lea...

💙 What started with a single sale at a local framing shop turned into a six-figure art business. When Bo Sapphire's artwork began catching attention in her hometown, she never imagined it would lead to $100K in annual sales. From selling prints at flea markets to mastering art fairs and email marketing, Bo has learned how to adapt, listen, and build real relationships with collectors. In this epi...

🔥 Ever want to burn your whole art business to the ground? You're not the only one. We've all been there — a show with no sales, collectors ghosting, or the weight of feeling like  nothing's working. But before you give up, let's look at what's really going on. In this episode, Miriam shares true stories and coaching insights to help you understand the emotional crash points every artist faces. Y...

🎨 What if the secret to confidence wasn't doing more, but simplifying your path as an artist? When Chris Holt first joined Miriam's coaching program, he wasn't even sure he could call himself an artist. Now he's booking gallery shows, attracting collectors, and speaking about his work with clarity and conviction. In this inspiring episode, Chris shares how he built momentum by letting go of overc...

👗 What if getting dressed could become your most powerful act of art and self-expression? When Miriam met Tziporah Salamon at a Jewish arts event, it felt like reuniting with a long-lost sister. What followed was a luminous conversation about style, identity, and how personal history becomes creative expression. From her Hungarian roots to her journey through fashion's most iconic institutions, T...

✨ From glittering headdresses to fearless decisions, Megan Maberry's story will make you believe in bold moves and big dream s. When Megan first joined the Artist Incubator, she was balancing her art around a full-time teaching job. Now, she's left the classroom to chase her creative career full time—and her success proves what's possible when passion meets persistence. In this uplifting conversa...

💌 What if growing your email list felt natural, personal, and even fun? In this inspiring episode, Miriam sits down with full-time artist and Inner Circle client Daniel Trelenberg, who has turned community events into powerful list-building opportunities. Daniel shares how he's transformed casual art gatherings into meaningful connections—and how simple follow-up strategies have helped him turn i...

🖋️ Ever feel like your message doesn't match the magic of your art? You're not alone—and it's time to change that. From digital artists to abstract painters, so many creatives unknowingly hide behind vague bios, outdated websites, or generic language that dulls their true voice. In this episode, Miriam breaks down the four levels of messaging awareness, revealing how to uncover the words that reso...

🎨 What if finding the right words for your art could completely change your sales and confidence? In this inspiring episode, Miriam sits down with watercolor artist Paula Christen, who transformed how she talks about her art—and in doing so, transformed how she connects with collectors. Paula shares the small but powerful communication shifts that helped her attract more students, sell more art,...

🎯 Struggling to explain what makes your art stand out? You're not alone—and there's an easier way to find your voice. In this insightful episode, Miriam sits down with marketing strategist Rich Brooks, who shares a simple yet powerful framework to help you define and communicate what sets your creative work apart—without feeling salesy or inauthentic. You'll learn how to position your art so peop...