Painting Your Path

Super excited to have Rachel Strivelli on the show! I was on her podcast, and I’ll update these shownotes when my interview comes out. Rachel and I met at the beginning of the pandemic, working on a project with Kelly Abanda (episode October 20, 2022). It’s been so fun going on this entrepreneurial journey with her. We’re both nature lovers, creatives.  Here’s more about Rachel: Rachel Strivelli i...

Have you ever felt an instant strong connection with someone? That’s how I feel about Joy Hellman. We have similar stories, painting our own paths. She’s a true creative through and through! What I really appreciated about my conversation with Joy is her tenacity and unwavering action to bring her creative dreams to reality. Joy started her business before two luxuries we now have: social media an...

Today’s episode is a little more raw and vulnerable. I debated on whether or not to share some of the things in this episode but felt a duty to because we live in a world where there is so much glossiness, fakeness, and images of everyone living their best life…and hey, I’m a high vibe person on many days, and I’m all for everyone living their best life, but let’s be real. We’re not meant to be ha...

I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with today’s guest, Morgan Hancock. She’s a true inspiration. If you’ve thought about starting a creative movement, you’ll really love this one!  Morgan Hancock is a commercial real estate agent, entrepreneur, US ARMY veteran, mother-of-two, a passionate advocate of the arts, and the founder of “Bourbon with Heart, Inc.”, the world’s FIRST and ONLY arts-focused...

Have you ever wanted to be on the TED or TEDx stage? If that’s you, tune in to my interview with Meghan Bonde. About Meghan: Meghan Bonde is a neurodiversity specialist, add Tedx speaker, founder of Team Neurodivergent, and an award-winning speech language pathologist. She has facilitated learning for thousands of Neurodivergent leaders and parents to create inclusive environments. Connect with Me...

Let's be real, 2023 is almost in the rearview mirror. Remember back at the beginning of the year when you might have said: "This year is going to be different..." "I'm going to start taking action..." "It's time to map out my escape from the day job..." "I'm going to create programs that align with my purpose and passion..." But now, you...

Dawn Baja is an abstract artist who draws inspiration from nature. Her artistic style has been shaped by the natural environment that surrounds her and the emotions she has experienced throughout her personal journey. This journey includes the joys and challenges of being a wife and mother, her battle with breast implant illness, the arduous path to recovery, and her dedication to ministering to h...

Have you ever wanted to see your artwork on home goods? Clothing? Wallpaper? Then you must tune in to today’s episode. I’m thrilled to bring former summit speaker and fellow creative Debra Valencia to the show. This episode is for you if you’re an artist, aspiring surface pattern artist, interested in product design. I’ll never forget my first conversation with Debra when we talked about how lucra...

This episode is for you if you’re like me and Joi - multi-passionate. You see yourself doing many things, not just one thing. You feel called to do different things. Sometimes that can feel a little overwhelming. Tune in to my conversation with Joi as we dive into… - Learning how to prioritize as a multi-passionate with the Priority Mapping Method - Being unapologetic about how we approach online...

In this short episode, I’m sharing a few events coming up this quarter. Connect with me: October 14th & 15th ALTA Art Tour: I’d love to meet you IRL. Come see me and my other art friends at 1355 Atchison Street, Pasadena, CA. 11am to 5pm.  Join the summit waitlist: From Cubicle to Creative Life, Nov 6-10th. It’s free: https://forms.gle/TwAcWqnxZPLzpGGv6 Career Change Clarity & Confidence S...

When you meet new people, do you automatically look for common ground? I do. Today’s guest is no different. I’m ecstatic to share my conversation with Masako Kozawa. She and I are both artists; we both went to grad school for organizational psychology; and we love meditation. What I appreciate about Masako so much is her calming presence. This episode is especially for you if your mind is constant...

This one’s for you if you’re an artist asking yourself - is this gonna work for me? Can artists make a living from their craft? What does the path REALLY look like? We dive into what it takes to be successful, keep the momentum going, and knowing when to pivot.  Leah Kirsch is a testament that it IS possible. You don’t have to buy into the notion of a “starving artist”  About Leah: Artist and Entr...

I’ve got a short and sweet podcast episode today. Please note: my spasmodic dysphonia was really acting up in this one. You may not care, and I just wanted to share in case you’re new to the show.  If you are an over-thinker, recovering over-thinker or perfectionist, this one’s for you. I share 3 actionable tips to help you move past the analysis-paralysis that can keep you stuck. In these last 3....

Before we dive into today’s episode, I have a brand spanking new class. It’s how to facilitate profitable vision board workshops. This was my first real money maker. If you love vision boards and you love teaching, this is for you! Spots are limited. We start Sept 22nd. It’s $97 to join and I’ll show you how you can easily make that in your first workshop.  About Ashley: Ashley Robyn is an artist,...

This workshop is perfect for… Coaches, consultants, entrepreneurs who’d like to add a vision board component to their current program or deliver this workshop as a way to connect with a new audience. Leaders of organizations who’d like a fun and meaningful team building exercise for their teams Side gig enthusiasts who appreciate and have a love for vision boards Connect with me: Sept 22nd Profita...

Special announcement: For the first time in history, I’m offering a class on how to run your own profitable and fun vision board workshop. If you love making vision boards and love helping people, this class is for you. Link to learn more below under “Connect with Me” section. Ok, now on to our show! This one is for my empty nesters. Laurie and I got into all kinds of topics during our time togeth...

Welcome back! This is probably one of my most vulnerable episodes 🙈 I share some “a-has” from my 2nd year in business. If you’re thinking about making the transition from cubicle to creative life or if you just started the journey, this one’s for you. Today’s episode sponsor:  Leah Benson’s High Achiever’s 5-Step Stress Mastery free mini course: https://leahbensonconsulting.com/course/the-high-ac...

Do you feel like you have to do it all? Maybe you want to always be in control? Or maybe you’re like me, I hate asking for help! I’ve had to learn that skill over the years. In this episode, my guest Sue Lehman and I dive into.. Why do we think we have to do it all?  Why do we judge ourselves and others so harshly when we can't?  How can we delegate? About Sue: Armed with knowledge in account...

Have you ever thought about chasing your wildest dreams? If not, why not? For many, I think it’s because we get caught up in all or nothing thinking or believing that things are impossible or they’re for the “lucky ones”  My next guest Cindy Moore and I dive into this topic. It’s one of my favorite topics because it’s the first pillar in my framework: DREAM! Cindy is like a sister from another mis...

Today’s guest is former client, Alex Rudy. This episode is for you if you’re a multi-passion creative. You can do it all, just not all at once. Alex  has been drawing since he was a kid. He created his own comics and got into acting in college. In 2018 he directed a short film The Park. He launched his podcast The Artist Matters in 2019. I’ll link my interview episode. Alex wrote, illustrated, and...

Are you an aspiring creative entrepreneur or someone wanting to start an artistic side gig or project? Maybe you want to be a guest on 100 podcasts, or start your own? Regardless of the goal, you constantly feel blocked. You want to see movement but it ain’t happening. You’re not moving forward in the direction of your dreams. This is a question that has come up in different ways in my Painting Yo...

I’ve got another wonderful interview for you today. This is for you if you are not a fan of public speaking. Worried you won’t get the words right? Do you feel like an imposter because you’re sharing something you find interesting but don’t have the quote education to back up what you’re saying? Maybe the thought of introducing yourself makes you cringe? But if you’re listening to this, chances ar...

In my interview with Lynne Tugangui, we talk about our upcoming Solopreneur Summer Clarity Retreat in Portland, Oregon. We share what it’s about; who it’s for; and why you’d want to go! About Lynne: Lynne Tugangui is the Creator of The Bold CEO, an online platform that helps solopreneurs step into boldness and achieve their business goals. Through a dual-focused approach, TBC educates, trains, coa...

Katelyn Silva is my other  special guest today. If you’ve been curious about publishing a book, look no further! About Katelyn: Katelyn Silva is the author of eleven books, with four bestsellers. She is a God-fearing devoted wife and homeschooling mom of four and is the founder of We Write Books. She is also a speaker, podcast host, and she helps Christian mompreneurs get clarity, confidently writ...

Doing something a little different today! It’s mid-year and I thought you might enjoy the message in this episode. I was interviewed on the Inner Peace to Go podcast, hosted by my friend and fellow entrepreneur Sandy Cohen.  Want tips on dealing with the inner critic, learning how to navigate from cubicle to creative life, and how to cultivate more inner peace? If you said YES, tune in!  Let me an...