Creative Thursday with Marisa

From taking risks, jumping in to new ventures, pivoting + reinventing, meet Robert Mahar, one of the true Online Pioneers. Robert is an Artist + Designer + Master Teacher of Imaginative DIY projects, and "Making It" season one Alumni. And he's also obsessed ( Robert's words ) with all things Vintage books + crafts. One of the most talented, wonderful, warm, kind-hearted creatives + teachers, I tel...

An epiphany found in a conversation with a recent guest speaker. A quick message, and a new approach on this podcast day.    You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

Meet Emily McDowell, writer, illustrator aka feelings translator. In 2012 Emily started making cards because she saw a hole in the stationery market. She couldn't find any cards that reflected her reality: one that included messy relationships, dysfunctional families and her personal experience going through cancer and getting your traditional "get well" card which lead to her create her "viral hi...

(Is it even possible?) as a mom, business owner, and multi-passionate Creative to find balance?  - Meet Alissa Haight Carlton, modern quilter, author, Emmy nominated (Project Runway and Making the Cut) casting director and co-founder of Vital Casting, fabric designer and original co-founder of the Modern Quilt Guild, living in Los Angeles. Join us as we pull back the curtain on not one, but 3 diff...

Tune in all the way until the end... There's a long story behind the unexpected challenges of making this series, especially Season 2, but that will be saved for another day and another podcast. Today it is my honor and pleasure to introduce you to my friend, first sewing teacher, and fellow Creative Business owner, Christine Haynes. A Sewing Author, Teacher and Pattern Maker, in our conversation,...

What do you think is the number 1 reason Artists don't sell work?   After working for years with Artists in Business and being one myself of course ...my own experience around selling and not selling... this is an obvious oversight that I see happening all too often. It's time to rewrite a certain story Creative Friends, it's time. If you're seeing this post before Saturday July 4 @ 12 pm PT. The...

Do you believe you can share your work with confidence, build your online business, and sell your work especially during and what will be an economy post Covid-19? Let's talk.    "Sell A Piece of Art this Week" 3 Day Challenge. It's not too late, you can still join us! https://www.creativethursdaycourses.com/3-day-challenge   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.co...

We must be mindful when we give guidance to fellow Artists. Are we encouraging an increase in the value of the work created in our industry or continuing to perpetuate the old and outdated beliefs on how to price our work? Hearing recent advice given by an established Artist to an emerging Artist about pricing work, gave me pause and inspired me to kick off a conversation about the truths, and fal...

Opening up my blind spots and especially when it comes to my podcast. I want to be better, do better and grow as a human, an Artist, a business owner, and a voice with a platform. 10 (actually 11 things I've learned over the past 2 weeks). Mapping Our Roles in a Social Change Ecosystem by Deepa Iyer mentioned in this podcast episode   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativeth...

I stand with you in peace, love, justice and equality.   I see you. I want to do whatever I can to help. #blacklivesmatter My personal message to you at this time, inspired by a statement from Nina Simone.     You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

This episode begins with a new season of life. As Sean and I begin our lives together, and I focus all my energy on starting and building Creative Thursday, the stress levels begin to have an effect on my health. I step you through an intense health experience that lead to the beginning of chapter 2 of my fertility story.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com...

What do you do? Do you leave it as is or fulfill your original vision? What if your Collector won't like the work once it's finished?  Inspired by a question Nadia asked in the Expansive Artists. She shared that her work was "in that awkward teenage stage where she doesn't want to touch them for fear that people won't like them..." ...I know how the story ends! What did Nadia decide and how did it...

In this episode I'm sharing the next part of my journey to Motherhood along with a real time behind the scenes account of the what it's like to express a more personal story and how it impacts my Creative Business.   Book mentioned in the episode Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com...

In this episode I open up about a very personal journey. I share with you why now is the time to tell my story, what lead me to that decision, and where I intend to take this series. This is dedicated to all the women who may be struggling on their way to Motherhood. I see you, I understand, and today I celebrate you. You are warriors.   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativ...

Game on. As promised, years in the making, the time is now for me to share my story....more coming Sunday, May 10 2020   You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday

In Stu speak "Hot Diggity Dog"! The reason my business just had it's best month (thus far!).... I've been holding out on you. Very selective about who I choose to work with, and invest in when it comes to Mentors, and equally as selective about who I choose to recommend to you (as I explain in my longer than normal intro to you in this episode) I'm honored and excited to share and recommend my bus...

Two weeks after this conversation, the doors to Apotheca temporarily closed. Recorded pre-Covid-19, the mission Alyssa shares in this conversation is precisely the same mission and intention that is supporting her business today. Her quick thinking, ongoing strength, flexibility and innovation is not only keeping her business going, but creating opportunity for the future of Apotheca and the work...

With plans to record this episode pre-Covid-19 my conversation with Artist and Creative Business Mentor, Heidi Easley could not come at a better time. Rising from the financial bottom to growing an incredibly successful business, with massive leaps just in the past 12 months, I know you are going to be completely inspired by Heidi's story of faith, dedication and resilience especially now.     You...

As we head into April, my 5th consecutive week at home, with news suggesting we'll be in quarantine through May here in California, I am beginning to settle into my new normal making plans that look very different than I envisioned just a few weeks ago, as I'm sure you are too. I decided early on as this crisis took hold, I had 2 choices , let fear, panic and sadness sweep me away or do my best to...

For my Creatives and Small Business Owners , Financial Relief for you! I just uploaded a brand new podcast episode, a conversation with my friend and financial strategist for the Creatives, Claire Van Holland. A lot has happened in a week, especially here in the U.S. and I want all of you to know more, if you don't yet, about the relief that may be available for you, as an Artist and Small Busines...

From a 20 year self-employed pro. Disclaimer, I know this will be big surprise to you...but I don't have it all figured out. In fact, I'm still refining my ideal work at home process, but I have! After all these many years been successful at being super productive and loving my ability to work from home more than ever.  My top tips for you are in this episode. Stay healthy and well. Lots of love x...

Pepita and I recorded a message for you on this Sunday xo We Need You ❤️ Sharing Your Gifts ❤️ Join me Today @ 4 pm PT    7 Steps to Build Your Online Class   If you'd like more personal coaching and guidance in getting your Online Class up in 2 weeks or less! Join us in Online Teaching Bootcamp https://www.creativethursdaycourses.com/bootcamp Join the Expansive Artists Waitlist to get access as s...

Here we go! Just like that we are entering a new Economy. In today's episode I share you with 10 Small Business tips to generate income, stay centered, stay optimistic, look for possibilities have faith that it's all working out even during unexpected times like these.  Sending you wishes for health and wellness today and everyday. much love xoxo Marisa     Online Teaching Bootcamp starts Monday,...

#stockpilebeauty has begun and this is me extending the invitation to join us for 30 days of daily creating. Without sounding too rainbows and unicorns, oh who am I kidding~ I am SO Rainbows and Unicorns (I especially love painting Unicorns) magical things can happen when you commit to a daily practice, especially one that includes making Art and sharing it with others. Our little hashtag on Insta...

No matter what is happening around us, we can choose where to focus. This is a special Sunday BONUS episode intended to bring you some comfort, and invite you to create! and share beauty for 30 days. #stockpilebeauty       You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday