Art Impact with Raquel Bellastella

Introverted Artist? Extrovert? Super Introvert-Extrovert Artist? I got you. In today’s episode we’re talking about networking and 5 simple tools that can help you build your creative network with joy and authenticity - no matter how introverted or extroverted you are.  EPISODE’S SHOW NOTES Come As You Are: Build A Thriving Creative Network With These 5 Simple Tools

In today’s episode I’m talking to Daniela Hofmann, founder of the cabin, a mindful online coworking space, that helps changemakers focus on doing meaningful and inspiring work. Daniela sees work as a form of creative expression and a vital contribution to our communities and society at large. We talk about the relationship between purpose-driven work and self-care, and how movement, mindfulness an...

Today I’m having an amazing conversation with Hofan Chau, the Artistic Director of Burnt Mango Dance Theatre and a teacher of Heart Imagery, a fascinating new meditation method. We talk about the relationship between acting and meditation and how finding a place inside ourselves where we feel secure and connected allows us to be more open to the world around us and so, exponentially more creative....

Today I’m talking to Adam Wilder, founder of Togetherness, a movement for meaningful human connection, helping people wake up their natural ability to form meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Get ready for a beautiful, wholehearted conversation. I deeply admire Adam’s work and the world is a more connected and vibrant place because of it. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTES OUR FREE GUIDE TO A S...

Today I’m talking with the amazing Teresa Mock. We talk about teaching and directing theatre, The Lecoq Method, movement as a universal language, and theatre as a way of creating a place of shared understanding and connection for everyone. Teresa is a multifaceted Twin Cities-based theatre artist and a qualified teacher of the Lecoq pedagogy. Most recently she was seen at Open Eye Theatre performi...

Today I’m talking with Niklas Möller, the director of  “A New Tree Grows”, a beautiful interactive movie available right now on festivals and in its digital form. We talk about embodied technology, the power of ritual in theatre and how art allows us to communicate experiences that can’t be transmitted by words and have conversations that otherwise we wouldn’t be able to. Niklas’s work makes a bri...

This is a special episode. Building a career as an entrepreneur and a theatre-maker taught me that I am way more resourceful, creative and connected than I ever imagined I could be. And so, in this episode, I would like to celebrate our creativity, our potential for re-invention and connection with this beautiful poem from Loris Malaguzzi, one of the thought-leaders of the Reggio Emilia Approach....

It’s no doubt that our world has radically changed in the last 60 years and even more rapidly in the last 20 years with the internet and the spread of digital devices. As a consequence, jobs and careers are also going through a big shift, where creativity, empathy and collaborative skills are becoming more and more valuable. Offering children and adults a balanced education, which focuses not only...

When we develop our daily practice, we start to approach our creativity and our art in a more honest and open way. And that not only benefits ourselves but it also benefits others. So whether we feel like creating or not - we practice, regardless. We're most ready when we forget our sense of self. When we’re fully in the moment, fully concentrated on the task we have at hand, and not on the r...

It’s time to throw the starving artist's story out of the window. Artists need to cultivate a healthier relationship with money, and it all starts with finding ways to keep your art career organized and profitable. That not only allows you to develop your creative practice further, but it also expands its impact in the world. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTES OUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL AR...

Does planning your year give you the itches? Do you feel anxious, does it feel like a recipe for frustration, does it feel limiting, like wearing tight clothes, when all you want to do (and definitely should be doing) is free dancing? I feel you. You’re not alone. For most creators, having a friendly relationship with time it’s an intentional practice. We have so much more ideas than time to mater...

Sometimes things go well and according to plan, many many times they don't. Being Exponentially Creative is not necessarily getting everything you want, but it’s about not carrying the weight of your dreams, of your call, of your heart in your shoulders. We don’t always have an answer, but we always have a process - and fulfilment comes from a feeling of being on the right path - our path - a...

DESCRIPTION The end of the year can feel quite overwhelming for many of us. But they also offer a great opportunity to rethink what is most important to us, and create spaces for self-care, connection and fun in our busy agendas. You might find that in this moment of endless to-do lists, prioritising taking great care of yourself and engaging with your purpose is one of the best things you can do...

There’s never been a better time for being creative than today. With so many tools and opportunities at our fingertips, creating an art career that feels fulfilling, impactful and sustainable, it’s more available to artists than ever before. As art professionals in the digital era it is majorly up to us to find a way to develop our practice and find our natural audience. And yet, many of us artist...

Your About Page is the meeting place of 3 crucial things: Yourself, Your Purpose and Your Audience. It’s also said to be the second most visited page on a website (after your homepage), so this is really an essential piece of your communication strategy. Use these tools to brainstorm and collect ideas. Then write your authentic + engaging About Page and turn strangers into fans.  EPISODE’S SHOW NO...

DESCRIPTION Time, Energy and Focus are the most precious and finite resources we have. As artists and creators it is our job to actively and consistently forge the conditions for joyful and stable artistic work. The only way to mastery and breakthrough is consistency and a clear sense of intention. I find that to navigate your journey as a professional creator, integrating these 5 essential practi...

DESCRIPTION There’s nothing more inviting of flow and inspiration than an artist at work, and yet we rarely talk about the emotional labour required in our creative professions. It’s time to change that - and you can start it today by learning how to dance with procrastination & overwhelm. EPISODE’S SHOW NOTES OUR FREE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE + IMPACTFUL ART CAREER. 

Learn how to best dance tango with your creative resistance. Encountering roadblocks in your way is a sign that you're moving. And creative blocks are no different, apart from the fact that they’re mostly creations of the mind. They are mental constructions created by our ancient brain trying to protect us from any kind of risk and if you want to create anything new or bold... you have to ste...

Your why it’s your deepest drive, and ultimately, it’s not affected by external circumstances. In a way, it’s what is important for you, what you’re going to do or pursue, no matter what’s going around you - if you found yourself on a desert island, if the economy is shaking like a mad old washing machine or if you won the lottery or the Oscars. It’s that deep desire inside you that knows very cle...

We all know what we do - we perform, we direct, we paint, we teach, we compose etc. Many of us know how we do what we do - or in other words, our aesthetic, our intrinsic, genuine qualities, our way of doing whatever we’re doing. But very few of us can communicate clearly why we do what they do. Discover why expressing your personal purpose clearly through words is vital for artistic careers today...