“You can be an artist and you can monetize your art and you can be very successful at it. The question is: you have a strength in the artistry, are you willing to be trained on the things that you don’t know how to do?”— Coach Toci
This week on the Durham Artist Archive, I sit with Coach Toci, a poet and business coach who treats structure as a creative tool for possibility. She’s building Mompreneur Academy, where she helps artists and mothers streamline their operations, set prices with confidence, and integrate AI without losing their voice.
We talk about what it takes to run a sustainable creative business including systems that save time, standard operating procedures (SOPs) you can actually follow, and the village you need for family and business. We also dig into how she’s used poetry to capture her experiences with motherhood. If you want a creative practice that runs as well as it dreams, this episode will meet you right where you are with tactical tools to help. Make sure you take notes on this one. ✏️
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in:
* Practical systems for creatives, from SOPs to project management
* Responsible use of AI that keeps your personality intact
* Maternal health, community care, and support for artist-parents
* Turning a creative practice into a scalable business
Comment or send me an email- did any of the tactics mentioned resonate with you? What might you be implementing into your own work?
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✏️ Additional Details:Recorded at Queeny’s in Durham, North Carolina
