I have some wisdom from some of my RISE family for you. We have over 130 creative friends who have joined the movement. Most of these early adaptors have also joined our private FB Group so that we can encourage each other and learn together...
It seems as though artists who celebrate long marriages are an anomaly these days. Now, celebrity power couples have become an obsession in our American culture. We seem to hold on to celebrity marriages for dear life. It's as if society says marriages do not...
Hey creative friends! My husband and I have learned a lot of things on our creative journey together. In the last blog, I shared 3 tips I wish I had known when we first started. (If you missed it, click here.) I want to share...
I am a coach. I help aspiring artists and creatives in business to understand how to bring their vision to life. I am also an artist's wife. That means that I have come as close as possible to living out the artist's journey without actually being...
So much has happened in regards to my artist hubby, Jarrell, and my creative journey this summer. For those who have been laying on the beach all summer and missed any news about my husband and I transitioning, let me briefly update you. After 13...
How do you feel when you hear the word "planning"? Do you feel motivated? Confused? I personally get soooooo excited when I hear about planning sessions. I get my nerd on as I daydream about all of the problem-solving that's about to take place. :) A lot of...
We talked about what a business is in last week's blog. If you missed it, click to read Creative Hobby Vs. Creative Business. This week, let's see what the difference is between ministry and business. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, "ministry" can simply be defined as...
As a creative, you can choose to create your art as a hobby or a business. Both are enjoyable and moral options. Creative friends, do you know which one you are doing today? Let’s do a basic definition of both terms before you answer that...
I've heard it said, "A pain point is a problem, real or perceived." We all have these pain points in our minds. They especially rise up when we spend significant amount of time thinking and planning our creative journey. What should we practically do with...
Creative friends, do you know that you have many different kinds of supporters? Let's talk about 3 specifically, starting with the most familiar: "The Fan"- Fans are important. They are the ones who consume the art and are impacted by it the most. "The...