Artists don’t have sponsors nowadays. There are no earls or dukes paying us to create. So, what do we need to do to sell our art without selling our souls? What do we need to do support ourselves and also to show support for other artists?
Here are today’s power words from my Show Up! Journal free-write. Let’s face it. We’re not all Jedi. Even though Yoda can expect to “do or not do, there is no try,” the rest of us? We fail. We fail a lot, (until we don’t). The key is to keep trying. Because if you aren’t…
Melissa Rodriguez, Founder of Mel Rodriguez & Co and Social Media Relations on What it Takes to Succeed as a Creative Entrepreneur Melissa Rodríguez is the founder of Mel Rodriguez & Co, where she works alongside her digital marketing agency, Social Media Relations to help brands digitally connect with the Female, Hispanic, and Millennials audiences….
Don’t be afraid to speak up when you see something wrong. After the Canary Islands crash that killed 583 people, NASA convened a panel to change communication and leadership practices in airplane cockpits. These crashes were precipitated by preventable errors but no one spoke up about them as they were happening. Why did they not…
If you’re like me, tax season makes you want to tear your hair out. I know many creative entrepreneurs who go bonkers trying to sort everything and be ready to do taxes on time and correctly. Every year, I promise to do better about sorting and preparing everything to do my taxes, and every year…
In today’s episode, I give a substantive example on how to be of service. Don’t start with what you can do. Start with what they need. If you’re enjoying the episodes, please subscribe to the show. And I’d love to hear your thoughts. So, please consider leaving a review. Thank you for your attention. It…
What you need to know before you make initial contact with a performing talent agent Here’s what you need to know about making initial contact with an agent to get booked for jobs. (If you decide to put your own demo together rather than working with a producer, and you want someone to watch your…