E2 - The Artist's Journey: Our Secrets to Unlocking Creative Potential and Thriving as an Artist

Join us for a deep dive exploration of the creative journey in all its complexity. In this episode, we'll unpack the nuances of being a thriving artist in the modern world. We'll start by examining the power of vulnerability in creativity, and how embracing our rawness can unlock new creative possibilities. From there, we'll discuss the delicate balance of allowing our art to evolve organically versus imposing rigid discipline. Creativity often feels like a dance between the muse and the artist's own inner critic. We'll offer strategies for finding harmony in this dynamic tension. We'll also tackle the thorny issue of monetizing your art without losing your soul. Taking breaks and giving yourself pauses is vital for sustainable creativity. We'll explore the difference between devotion and unhealthy perfectionism. And we'll share hard-won wisdom for navigating the ever-present foes of self-sabotage and fear. Finally, we'll discuss the therapeutic power of transforming trauma into empowered artistic expression. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned creative pro, this episode has something to inspire your journey. _____ 0:00 Intro  0:58 Vulnerability as an Artist 8:25 Allowing our Art to Evolve 13:16 Balancing the Muse and the Artist 23:01 Monetizing Your Art 25:22 Giving Yourself Pauses 26:13 Discipline vs Devotion 29:28 Navigating Self Sabotage & Fear 31:19 Starting Something New 39:36 Performing Poetry & Growing Pains 44:13 Why You SHOULD Work with Your Friends 45:53 From Trauma Dump to Empowerment 47:08 What We Still Want to Explore 49:31 Fast-Track to Growth as an Artist 1:03:59 Conclusion _____ Shop Agravitae:  https://agravitae.com/ampm Stay Connected:  Alexis Ren ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexisren/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@alexis Allie Michelle ~ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel/ Allie’s New Book: Legends of Lemuria: https://shopcatalog.com/products/legends-of-lemuria Our Guided Journal: https://www.intelligentchange.com/pages/becoming-a-warrior-journal?utm_source=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=BAW&utm_content=allie Our Courses: We are Warriors: https://wearewarriors.co