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Do you read Create! Magazine? Today we talk with Ekaterina Popova and Alicia Puig about the ups and downs of running an independent contemporary art magazine and working in the arts! We loved talking to another creative duo about starting where you are, failure and they offer awesome tips on getting your work featured! Visit Create! Magazine’s website here and follow them on Instagram here. Follow Ekaterina on Instagram here and Alicia here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Jamie's guests are Joanne Hastie and Jen Clark! They are both THRIVE Members and Leaders and in this episode have a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting together! You'll love this episode if you're interested in getting into the studio more, managing rejection and robots. Yes robots! Visit Joanne's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Visit Jen's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Jamie on Instagram here! Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

So many artists struggle with feeling like they don’t have enough time in their day to juggle their art making, art business, personal lives and day jobs. Business and life strategist Leah Goard is back on the podcast to talk about time management! Leah talks about her time management philosophy and offers practical principles, tools and methods to use. She also shares why she thinks "Balance is Bullshit." Visit Leah’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

At THRIVE we call Pennylane Shen the unicorn of the art world and we are so excited to have her as a guest! In this episode Pennylane shares the wisdom she has gained from the hundreds of artists worldwide she has worked with as an artist consultant. She also shares the 5 things that artists that artists need to know but don’t like to hear and why 1 out of every 10 people cry during a consult!  Visit Pennylane’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here! Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Tara's guests are Erica Pang and Marlene Lowden. They are both THRIVE Members and Leaders and in this episode we have a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting together! You'll love this episode if you're into yoga, journaling and getting a little "woo."   Visit Erica's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Visit Marlene's website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here! Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

We all know the numbers in the art world have to change! Our guest Liezel Strauss is working to be part of that change through her Art Girl Rising t-shirts, Instagram and speaking recently at the United Nations. We talk all about that and more on this episode!   Visit Art Girl Rising’s website here and follow them on Instagram here.   Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here.   Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Jamie and Tara chat with artist Zöe Pawlak! Zöe is an artist and designer who works with private clients, interior designers, and brands. She is prolific painter and she also has designed a line of rugs and collaborated on furniture too. We talk with her about her career path and she shares great tips for her fellow artists!   Visit Zöe’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Our guest Annette Nieukerk describes herself as a life long artist who is perpetually reemerging! Annette shares about her work which is primarily focused on working with the aging female form.  All of her models are over sixty years of age! Annette is a THRIVE Member and Leader and in this episode we have a mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting together! Also this is the first THRIVE Talks Podcast where one of us doesn’t have a struggle and we talk about the importance of accepting and embracing the good times too!  Visit Annette’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Courtney Cerruti is a maker extraordinaire and she makes something everyday!   We ask what a typical week for someone who works at Creative Bug, has an art practice, writes books, co-owns a retail space and teaches workshops looks like. She also talks about the challenges of building a brand when your passions cross a number of mediums and projects!    She also offers solid advice on deciding if something new is an opportunity or a distraction?   Visit Courtney’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Did you know that Rebecca Chaperon was at the very first ever THRIVE Mastermind meeting? She is also our guest on the podcast this week!    Rebecca is a hard working and prolific artist whose work is found everywhere from public and commercial galleries to her online store! She shares practical tips for other artists who want a similar diversity and variety in their careers and advice for persevering through the challenges that come along the way!    Visit Rebecca’s website here and follow her on Instagram here.   Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here.   Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Jamie and Tara have their own mini THRIVE Mastermind meeting with Andrea Soos! In this episode they talk about the importance of community and Andrea shares about the transition she has made from local business owner and teacher to full time artist! Visit Andrea’s website here and follow her on Instagram here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Jamie and Tara talk to Taylor Loren from Later.com about Instagram for artists! This episode is perfect for artists who want to focus on making meaningful work while not having Instagram run their lives. Taylor shares some great tips for making your account a must follow and also shares what she thinks more artists should be doing! Follow Taylor Loren on Instagram here. Check out Later.com here. Follow Tara on Instagram here, and Jamie here. Learn more about becoming a THRIVE Member here!

Jamie and Tara are back behind the podcast mics! They update us on what’s been happening and also share what’s coming up for Season Two of the podcast.

[insert audio block] In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Shannon Ward talk about: Changing the way we think about sales to positively impact our art practices as well as client experiences. Shannon's definition of "sales", and how it can empower both artist and client decisions. Reaching your target market and the ideal client. Giving yourself and your client the ability and tools to transform. Episode Notes/Resources Shannon's website, OnTrack. Special thanks to: Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. Follow THRIVE at: Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group! Jamie's Instagram | Website Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode we talk Money for Artists with Leah Goard! So many of our members and artists struggle with the age old tale of the “starving artist” and other money stories we have picked up along the way. At THRIVE we believe these stories and mindset for artists needs to change. We need to define our money stories, design a better path and align this with routines that help us be successful. But we need a guide and we need to do the work and that is why we are so excited to have Leah as a guest on the Podcast! We are also thrilled to have partnered with Leah to create a course all about money for artists! We have just launched this amazing work and the course is called Define Design Align Money Course for Artists and you can sign up for it here! Episode Notes/Resources Link to the Define Design Align Money Course for Artists. Special thanks to: Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. Follow Leah Goard at: Website, Instagram and Facebook. Follow THRIVE at: Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group! Jamie's Instagram | Website Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Ola Volo talk about: - Ola encourages female artists to take on mural projects and is an example of the power of women in the field. - How important it is to prepare thoroughly for a mural, and how Ola goes about doing it her way. - The very real physical and mental burden of mural work, as well as the technicalities of painting in different spaces. Episode Notes/Resources Ola's website and Instagram. Ola's Hootsuite mural. Special thanks to: Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. Follow THRIVE at: Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group! Jamie's Instagram | Website Tara's Instagram | Website

To celebrate one year of podcasting and three years in business Jamie and Tara have a chat about the ups and downs of running a business. They share what they've struggled with, what they've learned and what they are excited about. They hope that this conversation inspires you in your businesses especially in those times when things get tough! Special thanks to: Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. Follow THRIVE at: Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group! Jamie's Instagram | Website Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Lisa Congdon talk about: Creating habits that support real success.  Finding your creative voice and what it means to have one.  Balancing time and energy as a full-time artist, and the importance of honouring your needs as a creative person.  Episode Notes/Resources Lisa Congdon's website and Instagram  Lisa's CreativeLive classes 200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the World The New Media Gallery The Reach Gallery, and Rebecca Chaperon Women Who Draw Headspace Live Awake podcast Ladies Get Paid Special thanks to: Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. Follow THRIVE at: Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group! Jamie's Instagram | Website Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Kari Kristensen talk about: The magic that happens when you go into the studio and stick to a consistent schedule. A controlled letting go, and delegating your work and trusting in others. Being an introvert as a public figure, and dealing with personal attention.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Flora Bowley talk about: Building the confidence to refer other artists and the power of connecting others.   The experience of hosting a consistent workshop, and what Flora's experience has been like, with tips, tricks, and more. Helping people get excited and the creative value of being a teacher who crafts special experiences for people.  Episode Notes/Resources Flora Bowley's website and Instagram The Profile Planoly  Quick Win about content planning on our YouTube channel The Jealous Curator: Susannah Montague | Aimée Henny Brown  Orly Avineri Thinkific Squarespace  The Creative Fire: Myths and Stories on the Cycles of Creativity, by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Two Artists Walk Into a Bar: The Ladies of Thrive Mastermind Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group! Special thanks to: Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. Follow Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska: Jamie's Instagram | Website Tara's Instagram | Website