Creative Thursday with Marisa

What's with all the rushing? Ambition, dedication, focus I get. Rushing, I've learned, actually slows your progress down. Do you trust the process? or do you feel like you're always trying to get to that next place on the journey? On this birthday, I'm sharing with you new discoveries on time and right timing.   12 days Art postcards and uplifting messages delivered to your inbox this Februrary. J...

3 Social Media Marketing Tips for you! especially for my Artists. These are the steps that can lead to a viral post, and Art sales.   Join me for 12 Days of LOVE! Click here , to purchase your own Bernie & Mittens + Creative Thursday Characters print. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursda...

A slice of life, this episode is recorded in real time today, the day after the Inauguration with thoughts on the beautiful, inspiring and profound words from the L.A. Poet Amanda Gorman. The ripple effect of these words shared on a new day in our country was powerful.  Today while it's fresh in my mind, the start of a new chapter in so many way I want to share with you my interpretation of Amanda...

This one shift of how keep track of my daily priorities transformed my To Do List into a Done List. Join me for the Successful Artist's Planning Challenge to create your Profitable Plan for 2021. There's still a few days left to join the Challenge https://profitable-artists.shinepages.com/   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and o...

It's time to turn your dreams into a reality.  After years of running my own business, and having the opportunity to support Artists building their businesses, the often overlooked step I share with you in this episode,  this is where you start.   Tune in to learn about what I'm calling  the new non-negotiable to starting and growing an online business. Join me for the Successful Artist's Planning...

Have you heard of the "Be Do Have Model"? Continuing on with the planning mini-series. If you're not seeing your plans come into fruition, it might be time for a different approach. Planning is so much more than just putting your goals on a calendar. Let's close out 2020 with a sense of peace, wholeness and taking all the challenges we've faced into an envisioning a new and brighter future, by ans...

As we bring 2020, a year like no other to a close, today we're talking about how to deeply appreciate all of your Successes!  Running a small business, especially one connected to your heart and your Art requires strength, courage and ongoing energy on your best days, let alone the days that are (extraordinarily) challenging.  Keeping your commitment to your craft, your dream, your personal + busi...

The year in review. Wow, 2020, no words. That's not entirely true , I do have a few words about this incredible year like no other in my lifetime, what worked, what didn't, the new perspectives and priorities gained, and the old habits sent packing. Click here to join    the Successful Artist's Plan for 2021 You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursday...

It's that time of year....and whether it's December heading into a new calendar year or not, this is not only my passion bordering on obsession , it's also my new secret to success as a peaceful business owner. Even though 2020 looked nothing like we thought it would, what are you envisioning for your 2021? In this episode, I share with you 3 tips to before you start creating your perfect plan. Jo...

Have you seen this Documentary? Watching this had a profound effect on me, including the re-evaluation of whether I will continue this Podcast. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Send me a message over on Instagram @creativethursday   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Moments away from hitting publish on a new painting collection, in today's episode I share with you how made it past all the resistance that came up for me in the creation of this new series. Even after 14 years of painting, I still find myself encountering reasons why  now is not the time to be painting,  especially when venturing into an entirely new medium, oil paints. This is it , my one tip t...

"Be Inspiring and go out and Inspire Someone Else" is a message my Contemporary dance teacher Seda Aybay always closes our class with.  You're going to love today's episode. An invitation to discover, reinvent, stay curious, adventurous and to be fully present, especially during times that are like none we've ever experienced. What new creative possibilities are developing that we've not even begu...

I admit, this is a tiny, just a tiny bit of a rant on the current state of our election, after I share 4 of my go to tips for finding certainty in the midst of so much uncertainty.  And yes, I also made Art today. When all else fails, and any other time you want to feel better, turn to your Art supplies. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycour...

Continuing on with the them of finding stability + calm in the midst of chaos. A short and sweet episode with thoughts on what to do when it's just one of those days, or weeks, or years.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Dance is Art. Art is Life. And the joy is truly in the journey. As Rina says, Dance with Abandon! It's not about where you're going, but how you feel on the way. This is the story of how a professional Flamenco Dancer, had a greater vision for supporting herself with her career, while being a mom and bringing her love of Flamenco to dancers all over the world.  Celebrating 5 years this month, long...

And 1 Egg Chair. You'll have to head over to my blog to see the egg chair ;)  As we head into more interesting times on top of already extremely interesting times, I'm going to shift to a new them here on the podcast and it begins with me sharing 4 tips for how I'm finding stability in chaos especially over the next few weeks.   Come spend a Creative Saturday with us! I'm hosting another Virtual F...

Do you wish things looked different for you? Whether it's your business, your Art, your finances, your health + wellbeing. Are you blaming others for where you aren't, yet? Are you second guessing your choices and finding fault with decisions you've made? Continuing on last week's theme, this choice, and change of attitude for me, was a tipping point.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative...

Question: How do you respond when someone asks you to invest in their gifts? This 1 choice transformed my life and my income. This broadcast was brought to you hot off the presses, spontaneous, with a live audience, recorded from a Facebook Live.   Join us in The Expansive Artists before midnight tonight! https://www.creativethursdaycourses.com/expansiveartists You can find all things Marisa and C...

When life hands you lemons or rather a year like 2020, with so much uncertainty, insecurity and loss what do you choose? Do you gain courage or collapse, pivot or give-up, choose hopelessness or hope. I know listening to Sarah's story will bring you hope! and inspire you to make similar empowering choices that can transform your life in weeks. You can find all things Sarah Kelly at  SarahEliseKell...

Promise me you won't make this same mistake. Today I'm sharing a hard-learned, painful lesson that caused my business to stall. Also, I wish someone would've told this one secret to success that is shared by so many of the top entrepreneurs and business owners! Join us! For the Sell A Piece of Art this Week Challenge kicking off on Monday September 21.  Click here to register .   You can find all...

Oh how I wish I was traveling on a train to Paris, right now....I digress. Are you an Artist who wants to make sales in your sleep? on a plane, on a train while you're traveling the world? this is how!     You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Sometimes we don't even realize it. But if you're being really honest with yourself, are you playing full out or are those sneaky feelings of self-doubt winning! Not anymore! not today! Not on this 200th episode!! Woohoo! We're celebrating with a GIVEAWAY. Leave a review, take a screenshot, dm me @creativethursday on Instagram with your screenshot or email it to me and you'll be entered to win a s...

Why licensing, and surface design aren't the answer to becoming a successful, thriving Artist, especially now ~ and what is!   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

So you want a career in Hollywood, or a career at all, just be nice. In the shuffle of every day life; and the extraordinary stress that we are experiencing today, spending even more time engaging from behind our computer screens~ the simple gesture of "Being Nice" seems to be getting lost, and it's a value that should never be forgotten. One of the toughest industries to break into, today's episo...

So wait, how do you go from a career in Investment Banking to becoming a Mom of 3 and building her dream business as a Maker? An unexpected journey to finding and trusting her creative voice, finding her way back to what gave her joy all along and makes her body hum! Meet Anne Weil Designer + Author + Maker & Lover of Beautiful Things, and Founder of Flax and Twine. Thrilled by clean + simple desi...