Creative Thursday with Marisa

Hi! It's me Marisa, your Creative Biz Bestie sharing the scoop on why how and when to get support as a Creative especially if you're pursuing Creativity as your career.   I break down the possibilities for learning in my multi-layer cake approach to education, along with the choices you'll make when it comes to investing in your education how to be discerning when getting support from experienced...

Did you get a chance to listen to episodes 317 (part 1) and 318 (part 2)   WARNING: Don't listen to part 3 until you've listened to parts 1 and 2 in order. I kid, and yet I don't.   I'm guessing you're a freedom seeker like me and you like to do things your way, and I get that.   I can't make you listen to these episodes in order. You are free to listen to them, however, whenever you like. But if...

Spoiler Alert: Don't skip ahead! Did you get a chance to listen to episode 317 (part 1)   So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want? You're trying to make changes in your "Mindset" but the changes aren't sticking? WHY?   If you haven't listened yet, to get the most of this series talking about how to find more success at selling your w...

So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want?   While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY. Let's change that conversation starting now with this episode, part 1 of a 3-part seri...

The latest in trendy buzzwords or concepts that actually play well together? And if so how can Money Mindset + Manifestation help you reach your goals + dreams?   A topic I've wanted to explore more in-depth on this podcast for some time...It took a minute to meet + invite and get to know the guest I trust to take this conversation further ~ one who not only walks the walk but offers one of the cl...

What do you do when your creative spirit is missing?   We don't often talk about this as Artists ~ but the thing about turning your passion into your business, is that lines can get blurred and you need to find ways of staying connected to your passion to have long lasting success in your career.   And when seasons of life can feel like too much all at once, making Art might feel like the last thi...

Welcome to another installment of Artist Success Stories.   This episode highlights 3 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to follow their passion and experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses.   Artists; Erwin Ong, Una Marz, and Tracey Murrell join me for this episode where we talk about: Erwin shares how he learned to trust + courageously say ye...

Are you making progress at a pace you're pleased with?   Or does it feel like everyone's journey to success is going a whole lot faster than yours?   In this episode, we're talking about time and timing is Overnight Success actually a thing that's possible today and if so is it what you want what timing is right for you how long does it take to grow a successful Art business are you going after yo...

Have you ever wondered if you're not really ready for your dream? Or what if your dream actually isn't right for you?   Of is it that self-doubt and fear have momentarily gotten the best of you...   With all this talk of Impostor Syndrome, I thought it was time for a deeper dive into what this phenomenon is all bout ~ especially because when using this term as it applies to Artists + Creatives the...

Works every time!   In all my years of Art making, sharing, and selling there's always 1 step I take that helps me in every area of my creative practice.   In today's episode, I share with you my go-to tip to help you: kick-start your creative inspiration stay consistent with your Creative Practice complete a series of work share your work with the world   Enjoy + happy creating!   Visit the new p...

Dedicated to all the Mama's out there - in honor of Mother's Day and celebration of my Mama's 84th birthday today.   A deeply personal podcast episode for you.   For years I've wanted to invite my mom, Erika to share her story here on the podcast, and today (on her birthday) it's finally happening!   A conversation with a Mother and Daughter, a personal story of a dynamic, passionate, independent...

Ready to dream + explore more possibilities of how to profit from your Creative Gifts!   Welcome to part 2 of last week's episode no. 308 ( you can listen to part 1 right here ) where I walk you through 8 more ideas for generating revenue with your Art.   Everything I'm listing in this episode and the one last week are all proven ways I've generated revenue in Creative Thursday over the past 16 ye...

Continuing the topic of generating multiple revenue streams in your business, in this episode I'm sharing part 1 of 2 episodes with a list of 15 proven ways to profit from your Art.   Everything I'm listing in this episode and the one coming next week are all proven ways I've generated revenue in Creative Thursday over the past 16 years.   It's a well-known fact that for a business owner to have p...

Want peace of mind as an Artist, Solo-preneur Creative Business owner?   I'll never forget what one of my early Mentors said to me "You want to sleep at night as an entrepreneur? You're going to want many eggs in your basket"   And she was right. By eggs, she was referring to multiple revenue streams. The part that I would add today is to make as many revenue streams as you can recurring revenue....

Do you ever wish interviewers would go into detail about the exact steps to that tipping point moment that transforms someone, (especially a fellow Creative) from struggling to success?   As an interviewer, I'm working on it...   When I bring guests on the podcast, I promise to dive deeper into those specific stories because those can be some of the best moments on the journey and very often the o...

Did you hear about what happened to Etsy sellers last week?   After 16 years of selling Art online, getting an early start also selling on Etsy, there's one non-negotiable that I emphasize to ALL of the Artists I have the opportunity to work with, and I'm sharing it with you in today's episode.   The recent Etsy events reminded me just how important this one tip is an inspired 2 more I'm sharing e...

In celebration of my 16th year as a Professional Artist this week, also what I refer to as my Dream come True Anniversary , I'm sharing 16 lessons I've learned along the way.   Get comfy and grab your favorite beverage as I dive into what I'm glad I knew, and wish I would've known.   In today's episode, I talk in detail about what will set you up for success from your belief in yourself and what's...

Not just talking about your studio space today, or perhaps? a kitchen table studio like where I first started my Art business, but in today's episode I share a story about how I figured out what cultivated my most inspired creative times.   It wasn't obvious to me until recently ~ first when I founded The Expansive Artists, with an intention to cultivate and support an inspired creative community...

Are you someone who writes down your goals for the year or do you question if this ritual actually gets you the results you want?   How about writing down your "word for the year"?   Do these practices really make a difference or are they just busy work to remind us what we didn't accomplish since last year? Do they only make sense at the beginning of a new year or can they still make a difference...

Should this podcast stay or should it go?   Inspired by a variety of conversations with creatives I had at the start of this new year, the response to a spontaneous instagram post I created that is now my most liked post of ALL TIME, celebrating the 300th CT episode, all coinciding with a BIG birthday in just 2 days - I'm assessing next steps personally, professionally and specifically with this C...

How do you go from owning that you're ready to be an Artist to having your career as an Artist support you in owning a house in France?   Yes it's possible! But first...when setting out to accomplish your dreams   Ask yourself if you're taking advice from people who are living what you want to live?   Or listening to people who tell you, you can't accomplish your dreams versus the ones who tell yo...

Do you have a special ritual or practice to close out the past year, to welcome in the new year, besides clinking glasses filled with your favorite sparkling beverage at the strike of midnight.   In years past, right after my new year's toast, maybe I picked a word for the year, but I usually raced from one year right into the next, never pausing to reflect and assess, and thoughtfully bring what...

The tradition continues for the 3rd year in a row! I'm back with my 2022 year in review.   At the close of each year, I share 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.   How did my work impact my personal life and this year especially how did my personal life impact my business?   One of the most challenging years fi...

What's your go-to when you're just not feeling inspired?   How do you get back into that Creative flow?   In today's episode, I share a story about a recent experience that I almost talked myself out of multiple times, which ended up being a game changer for me on so many levels, from learning new skills to, to future business opportunities to energizing my Creativity flow even more!   Because, as...

Is prioritizing creativity on your list again for 2023? or is it just me 😉 (actually this year was pretty decent for me because I used the tip I'm sharing with you here more than I thought I'd have time for)   How'd it go this year for you? Did you feel like you made time for Art making the way you wanted to?   If you're feeling like it's challenging to summon that creative muse, this is my best...