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Creative Thursday with MarisaArtist Success Stories - Transforming Self-Doubt and Fear into Turning Points with Lisa Kurt, Jessica Tepora, Dionna VereenWelcome to another edition of Artist Success Stories! In this episode I'm joined by three of our Artful Selling Alumni; Lisa Kurt, Jessica Tepora, and Dionna Vereen sharing how they transformed self doubt and feeling scared into turning points in their creative business fear may be a clue to what's actually calling you making what you love affects your sales following your dream impacts the people in your life, especially your children it's never too late to come back to your dream developing your muscle for planning also develops so many invaluable life skills making Art...
2024-05-282h 10
Creative Thursday with Marisa326 Best Practices + Tips for Organizing your Social Media ImageryBe honest: how's your 2024 Social Media plan looking? Are you feeling ready with a big picture strategy in place, or are you reading this thinking, Marisa what are you talking about "ready", I barely know what to post tomorrow let alone the rest of 2024 Would you like to feel more prepared when it comes to your marketing? What if this is the year you could change the hamster wheel approach of: overwhelm + procrastinate = now I feel behind so why bother with any sort of plan at all ~...
2024-01-0419 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa320 How to Get (the Right) Support as a CreativeHi! It's me Marisa, your Creative Biz Bestie sharing the scoop on why how and when to get support as a Creative especially if you're pursuing Creativity as your career. I break down the possibilities for learning in my multi-layer cake approach to education, along with the choices you'll make when it comes to investing in your education how to be discerning when getting support from experienced Mentors and how to know if they are right for you how to determine your budget for investing in your support I also talk ab...
2023-09-141h 15
Creative Thursday with Marisa319 - Mastering the Energy of Selling Your Art (part 3)Did you get a chance to listen to episodes 317 (part 1) and 318 (part 2) WARNING: Don't listen to part 3 until you've listened to parts 1 and 2 in order. I kid, and yet I don't. I'm guessing you're a freedom seeker like me and you like to do things your way, and I get that. I can't make you listen to these episodes in order. You are free to listen to them, however, whenever you like. But if you really want to get the most from tuning into this ser...
2023-08-2424 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa318 - Mastering the Energy of Selling Your Art (part 2)Spoiler Alert: Don't skip ahead! Did you get a chance to listen to episode 317 (part 1) So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want? You're trying to make changes in your "Mindset" but the changes aren't sticking? WHY? If you haven't listened yet, to get the most of this series talking about how to find more success at selling your work, be sure to go back and journal your answers to the prompts I share in part 1. ...
2023-08-1723 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa317 - Mastering the Energy of Selling Your Art (part 1)So you've been doing "all the things" to sell your work and you're still not having the success you want? While we have access to a lot of education around the practical steps to selling your Art + Creations, there aren't enough conversations around this very important piece to selling your work ~ your ENERGY. Let's change that conversation starting now with this episode, part 1 of a 3-part series. We talk about confidence but your overall energy is much more than that. While you can muscle your way...
2023-08-1025 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa316 - Money Mindset Manifestation for Creatives with Creative Coach Nick DemosThe latest in trendy buzzwords or concepts that actually play well together? And if so how can Money Mindset + Manifestation help you reach your goals + dreams? A topic I've wanted to explore more in-depth on this podcast for some time...It took a minute to meet + invite and get to know the guest I trust to take this conversation further ~ one who not only walks the walk but offers one of the clearest explanations of Mindset + Manifestation, along with practical tips and recommendations on how you can choose to practice both (with an approach that w...
2023-08-031h 34
Creative Thursday with Marisa315 What to do when You're not Feeling Your Art (or Your Art Business)?What do you do when your creative spirit is missing? We don't often talk about this as Artists ~ but the thing about turning your passion into your business, is that lines can get blurred and you need to find ways of staying connected to your passion to have long lasting success in your career. And when seasons of life can feel like too much all at once, making Art might feel like the last thing you want to do ~ yet without your Art there is no business... As...
2023-07-2736 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa314 Artist Success StoriesWelcome to another installment of Artist Success Stories. This episode highlights 3 of our Expansive Artist Members sharing stories about how they came to follow their passion and experience breakthroughs with their Art + Creative Businesses. Artists; Erwin Ong, Una Marz, and Tracey Murrell join me for this episode where we talk about: Erwin shares how he learned to trust + courageously say yes to a new opportunity that lead to a $2500 Mural project Una how she finally stopped hiding to begin confidently sharing her Art and herself doing LIVE videos And Tracey sh...
2023-06-222h 02
Creative Thursday with Marisa313 Want to be an Overnight Success?Are you making progress at a pace you're pleased with? Or does it feel like everyone's journey to success is going a whole lot faster than yours? In this episode, we're talking about time and timing is Overnight Success actually a thing that's possible today and if so is it what you want what timing is right for you how long does it take to grow a successful Art business are you going after your definition of success or someone else's Join us for the Sell A Pie...
2023-06-1534 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa312 - Are you an Impostor?Have you ever wondered if you're not really ready for your dream? Or what if your dream actually isn't right for you? Of is it that self-doubt and fear have momentarily gotten the best of you... With all this talk of Impostor Syndrome, I thought it was time for a deeper dive into what this phenomenon is all bout ~ especially because when using this term as it applies to Artists + Creatives there's a lot of grey area. In today's episode, I talk about when the concept of...
2023-06-0858 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa310 - My Go To Tip to Inspire Your Creative PracticeWorks every time! In all my years of Art making, sharing, and selling there's always 1 step I take that helps me in every area of my creative practice. In today's episode, I share with you my go-to tip to help you: kick-start your creative inspiration stay consistent with your Creative Practice complete a series of work share your work with the world Enjoy + happy creating! Visit the new paintings at creativethursday.com and for an invitation to a preview and pre-sale of new work...
2023-06-0120 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa311 - Meet my Mom, Erika - A Mother + Daughter ConversationDedicated to all the Mama's out there - in honor of Mother's Day and celebration of my Mama's 84th birthday today. A deeply personal podcast episode for you. For years I've wanted to invite my mom, Erika to share her story here on the podcast, and today (on her birthday) it's finally happening! A conversation with a Mother and Daughter, a personal story of a dynamic, passionate, independent Woman whose life began during WWII in Germany and ultimately brought her to the United States with via Italy and...
2023-05-111h 20
Creative Thursday with Marisa309 - 15 Ways to Profit from Your Art (part 2)Ready to dream + explore more possibilities of how to profit from your Creative Gifts! Welcome to part 2 of last week's episode no. 308 (you can listen to part 1 right here) where I walk you through 8 more ideas for generating revenue with your Art. Everything I'm listing in this episode and the one last week are all proven ways I've generated revenue in Creative Thursday over the past 16 years. It's a well-known fact that for a business owner to have peace of mind, you want to have multiple revenue str...
2023-05-0418 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa308 - 15 Ways to Profit from Your Art (part 1)Continuing the topic of generating multiple revenue streams in your business, in this episode I'm sharing part 1 of 2 episodes with a list of 15 proven ways to profit from your Art. Everything I'm listing in this episode and the one coming next week are all proven ways I've generated revenue in Creative Thursday over the past 16 years. It's a well-known fact that for a business owner to have peace of mind, you want to have multiple revenue streams, some more passive than active, and what I'm emphasizing today is to have recurring re...
2023-04-2722 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa307 Recurring Revenue, what could that make possible for you?Want peace of mind as an Artist, Solo-preneur Creative Business owner? I'll never forget what one of my early Mentors said to me "You want to sleep at night as an entrepreneur? You're going to want many eggs in your basket" And she was right. By eggs, she was referring to multiple revenue streams. The part that I would add today is to make as many revenue streams as you can recurring revenue. Artists in particular have to be very careful about conserving their energy, especially when the...
2023-04-201h 49
Creative Thursday with Marisa306 Artist Success Stories featuring Tracey Diamond, Tracey Hayes and Grace Gallaher FitzpatrickDo you ever wish interviewers would go into detail about the exact steps to that tipping point moment that transforms someone, (especially a fellow Creative) from struggling to success? As an interviewer, I'm working on it... When I bring guests on the podcast, I promise to dive deeper into those specific stories because those can be some of the best moments on the journey and very often the ones we can relate to the most. Like the stories shared today in another installment of Artist Success Stories....
2023-03-302h 04
Creative Thursday with Marisa305 What happened to Etsy? and 3 Tips to Selling Art OnlineDid you hear about what happened to Etsy sellers last week? After 16 years of selling Art online, getting an early start also selling on Etsy, there's one non-negotiable that I emphasize to ALL of the Artists I have the opportunity to work with, and I'm sharing it with you in today's episode. The recent Etsy events reminded me just how important this one tip is an inspired 2 more I'm sharing especially if I were getting started selling my Art online today. In this episode I talk about:...
2023-03-2336 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa304 16 Lessons learned from 16 Years in BusinessIn celebration of my 16th year as a Professional Artist this week, also what I refer to as my Dream come True Anniversary, I'm sharing 16 lessons I've learned along the way. Get comfy and grab your favorite beverage as I dive into what I'm glad I knew, and wish I would've known. In today's episode, I talk in detail about what will set you up for success from your belief in yourself and what's possible for you how you feel about the work you create keeping a regular practice that he...
2023-03-091h 02
Creative Thursday with Marisa303 What's the Best Environment to Spark Your Creativity with a special guest Alyssa Van GuilderNot just talking about your studio space today, or perhaps? a kitchen table studio like where I first started my Art business, but in today's episode I share a story about how I figured out what cultivated my most inspired creative times. It wasn't obvious to me until recently ~ first when I founded The Expansive Artists, with an intention to cultivate and support an inspired creative community of fellow Artists growing businesses along with hosting in person creative events, like retreats and workshops ~ Here's the thing: the environment and community you ch...
2023-03-021h 01
Creative Thursday with Marisa302 A simple tip to help you focusAre you someone who writes down your goals for the year or do you question if this ritual actually gets you the results you want? How about writing down your "word for the year"? Do these practices really make a difference or are they just busy work to remind us what we didn't accomplish since last year? Do they only make sense at the beginning of a new year or can they still make a difference in any month you choose? I'll be honest, I was...
2023-02-1644 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa301 I just Want to Feel Like an Artist AgainShould this podcast stay or should it go? Inspired by a variety of conversations with creatives I had at the start of this new year, the response to a spontaneous instagram post I created that is now my most liked post of ALL TIME, celebrating the 300th CT episode, all coinciding with a BIG birthday in just 2 days - I'm assessing next steps personally, professionally and specifically with this Creative Thursday podcast. Let's just say the lens through which I'm choosing to Mentor and Coach is shifting and I'm sharing with yo...
2023-02-0258 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa300 Letting go of You’re Limiting Beliefs as an Artist - with guest Artists Jeanette Bergstrom, Erwin Ong and Marie-Laure Delage-CarlsonHow do you go from owning that you’re ready to be an Artist to having your career as an Artist support you in owning a house in France? Yes it’s possible! But first...when setting out to accomplish your dreams Ask yourself if you’re taking advice from people who are living what you want to live? Or listening to people who tell you, you can’t accomplish your dreams versus the ones who tell you, you can? We're celebrating 300 episodes today and si...
2023-01-121h 32
Creative Thursday with Marisa299 How to Wrap Up 2022 + Get Ready for 2023!Do you have a special ritual or practice to close out the past year, to welcome in the new year, besides clinking glasses filled with your favorite sparkling beverage at the strike of midnight. In years past, right after my new year's toast, maybe I picked a word for the year, but I usually raced from one year right into the next, never pausing to reflect and assess, and thoughtfully bring what I learned and appreciated into my dreams and plans for the next 12 months and beyond. In this episode I wa...
2023-01-0522 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa298 What Worked What Didn't 2022The tradition continues for the 3rd year in a row! I'm back with my 2022 year in review. At the close of each year, I share a behind-the-scenes studio wrap-up of what worked and what didn't when it came to my art practice and my creative business. How did my work impact my personal life and this year especially how did my personal life impact my business? One of the most challenging years filled with a new level of growing pains plus the emotional and physical pai...
2022-12-2942 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa297 When You're Not Feeling Creatively Inspired, Try This!What's your go-to when you're just not feeling inspired? How do you get back into that Creative flow? In today's episode, I share a story about a recent experience that I almost talked myself out of multiple times, which ended up being a game changer for me on so many levels, from learning new skills to, to future business opportunities to energizing my Creativity flow even more! Because, as you may know, I've been painting up a storm this month and have never been so excited to mak...
2022-12-1533 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa295 My New "GameChanger" Planning Tip!My planning practice, or rather my planning obsession, has reached a new level and I've got a brand new tip to share with you in this episode. Inspired by another new love for project management - something that before my business started to grow to include a team that I had no idea "was a thing" - this planning tip is good for both using pen (preferably markers!) + paper and digital. I’m also celebrating the release of the brand new 2nd edition limited edition 2023 creative planner, which is date free so y...
2022-12-0130 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa294 Why I Don't Recommend Selling in CollectionsAre you feeling frustrated that you aren't getting any traction in marketing and consistently selling your work? This might be why... Not all marketing trends are the best strategy, especially for Artists starting out. With a new "Art expert" popping into my social media feed every other day, there's more noise than ever out there with a million and one recommendations and marketing strategies to try, one of which is the trend that encourages selling work in Collections. In today's podcast episode I'm breaking down why I dis...
2022-11-1731 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa293 This is the Exact Strategy I used to Grow a 6 Figure Art BusinessIn almost 300 episodes I haven't shared EXACTLY how I started my Art business, how is that possible? The truth is that business owners can get so distracted by shiny squirrel syndrome (listen to this previous podcast episode no.) and all the latest marketing strategies, that we can miss the most obvious one that's right in front of us, and forgetting to stay focused on what works (easily!) and double down on doing more of that. Exhibit A - me, Marisa right here mentoring you and forgetting to emphasize what was the mo...
2022-11-1032 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa291 How do I Know I’m ready to Sell my ArtWho decides when you're ready? Is it you? Is it an Art teacher or Gallery owner? Is it your family, your partner? Is it the inner critic living in your mind? (You know that one that's not always the most supportive...) One of the most common objections I hear from Artists starting out is that they don't feel "ready" to sell their work. While it's an important question to ask ~depending upon the answer, it can also be one more very logical "excuse" (I...
2022-10-0721 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa290 My Art's on TV!Have you ever wondered how Art gets chosen for TV + film? As an Artist whose work is featured in the 2nd highest grossing feature film of all time, The Avengers Endgame, I'm going to break it all down for you in this episode. It's not just because I live in Los Angeles that my Art has found its way onto countless walls in both film and tv over the years (although it does help!) There are a variety of ways you can get your Art seen in the...
2022-09-2937 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa289 My Biggest Takeaways from the Profitable Artist Plan + 4 Ways to Adapt to ALL the Industry ChangesAre you frustrated with all the changes? Do you find the resistance creeping in along with a wish to just keep things the same for a while, already! I see Artists coping with similar struggles over and over, and it doesn't help that there are also a lot of shifts happening all at once in the creative and online industries. If we want to keep following through on our plan, it's time for a different approach again. I've recognized an important shift you can...
2022-09-2235 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa288 How to get seen on Social Media with Not Your Average Marketing Founder Zach SpucklerDoes posting to Social Media feel like a waste of time? Like it's getting harder and harder to be seen, let alone know if you're reaching your Ideal Collectors? There may be an important step you're missing, and an opportunity you haven't even considered, especially if you're just starting your business as an Emerging Artist. However, I've found that a lot of well-established Artists are also missing this incredible opportunity to get their work seen by the right people. In today's episode, my gues...
2022-09-061h 05
Creative Thursday with Marisa287 What qualities separate a Struggling and a Thriving Artist?When you think of a Thriving Artist, what qualities do you think they embody? In today's episode, I'm joined by 3 Artists, Marie Delage Carlson, Heather Harrington, and Yvonne Sellick. Alumni from our first sessions of Artful Selling joined me to share with me not only the qualities that they believe separate the Struggling from the Thriving Artist but also what has made the difference for them as they continue to gain more momentum and Art sales in their Creative businesses! from leaving graphic design to becoming a full-time Art...
2022-08-281h 39
Creative Thursday with Marisa286 Are you being too Salesy?Do you worry about coming across as too Salesy when you're putting your Artwork out for sale? Do you think you're bothering or boring people with your marketing? Today I bring you a special Sunday episode of the podcast, part 2 of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee and we're talking all about marketing + selling. I'm answering your questions: What's the best approach for marketing and selling your work online? How often should you send emails and post on social media? And digging a little deeper into mon...
2022-08-2130 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa285 Let's talk about the Slow Build when it comes to growing your Art BusinessEpisode Title: 285 Let's talk about the Slow Build when it comes to growing your Art Business How does feeling more calm with less overwhelm sound when it comes to growing your Art business? Yes? tune in! Today's episode is another special edition of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee where I go LIVE on Instagram and share business guidance. On this call, we covered such a variety of topics I decided to split this one into two parts, with this being PART 1.
2022-08-1836 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa284 If I Could Only Do 1 Thing Differently in My Art Business it Would Be ThisHello Creative Friend, I've got you! While I don't regret it, I do look back and recognize the sometimes subtle, singular decisions I could've made that would've been a game changer in growing my Art business. In today's episode, I'm sharing with you the 1 thing - if I could only pick 1 - that I'd do differently. There's no need to repeat the Artist struggles and yet I see Creatives ignore this recommendation again and again. So this is it! my invitation to act on t...
2022-08-1116 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa283 At Square One Building Your Art Business? 3 Steps to Get StartedYou don't want to skip this part! It can be easy to get too carried away with more advanced steps to building your Art business that you completely forget to be thoughtful in the order and care you take those early steps. When you rush, and try to figure it out by yourself you just cost yourself more frustration and time in the long run. Save yourself that agitation now and ask an experienced Mentor you trust for guidance. Just like one of our...
2022-08-0425 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa282 Healing from Surgery + How I Won’t Be Doing Business the SameNo one wants it to take an overnight hospital stay to be the wake-up call for you to learn an important lesson. But so be it. This is my personal story that doesn't veer far from my professional life. For too long I let fear and anxiety influence the way I chose to grow my Creative Business, and this is where it's time to make a new choice. The person who went into the hospital is not the same person who came out, and how I w...
2022-07-2855 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa281 Do You Discount Your Art?Are you in it for the long game or the quick sale? Or? are you wanting to offer an affordable option to your loyal Collectors? Maybe you're prolific and running out of room to create new work? Perhaps, you're getting ready for a studio move? What if you want to celebrate an important anniversary with your Collectors! All reasons that you might consider having a special sale around your original work and yet do you really want to discount your...
2022-07-141h 17
Creative Thursday with Marisa280 But, Can You Make 💰 With Your Passion?Stunned that we're still having this conversation and throwing cautionary tales out to people who may just be getting up the courage to pursue their passion as a business, I open this episode with a response to a conversation I heard with 2 well-respected Women leaders, just moments before I went LIVE for Creative Business Coaching over Coffee last week And then one of our founding Expansive Artists members, Quilting Artist + Teacher Laura came on to get coaching help with her recent “failures”. She bravely, and vulnerably shared what happened in her recent...
2022-07-071h 07
Creative Thursday with Marisa279 How Can You Reach More of Your Audience?Turns out that when asked if social media feels both frustrating, and confusing as to who's actually following you? that answer was a resounding 100% on a recent poll I posted. Which means, we've got some work to do! Precisely why I'm back with another edition of Creative Business Coaching over Coffee where I get to have a conversation with EA member and Artist Jeanette Bergstrom answering her Social Media questions. And I open this call by answering this question from Katherine about how to reach more followers, by...
2022-06-301h 04
Creative Thursday with Marisa278 How Do You Show Up Consistently Online, While Also Honing Your Craft?Oh and! which platform do you choose? Do you choose just 1 or more? How do you know which one is the right one? Before you set sail in the wide-open ocean of social media, and possibly waste a whole bunch of time posting aimlessly to ALL the platforms at the same time, you're going to want to answer some important questions about your business vision + goals. In today's podcast episode I walk you through suggestions for you to know what will work best for your wor...
2022-06-2331 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa277 Keeping your Creative Spirit Intact with Artist Jo BlakeWhat if you could save a TON of time, and get that next breakthrough? Do you have a Coach? Today on the podcast, I'm bringing you a Creative Biz Coaching over a Coffee conversation I had on Instagram with one of our Expansive Artists members, Artist + Illustrator Jo Blake. From practical tips to inspired tangents about living this Creative Business life, we covered a lot of ground in our chat together, from setting up your email opt-in + welcome email to best practices for keeping your Creative Spi...
2022-06-161h 11
Creative Thursday with Marisa276 Not Making Money Yet? Listen Before You Give Up…What do you do if your financial goals are not being met by your dream (yet)? How long do you give it before you give up? If this is the question you're asking, then this is precisely the moment you'll learn just how much you want your dream. And how much you're ready to be self-reliant And spoiler alert, as I recount my financial story of how I finally started to make a consistent living, it took me several years, and as I continue to gro...
2022-06-0959 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa275 Are You Fitting Your Gifts in the Gaps of Someone Else’s Dream? with James Wedmore, Founder of Business By Design How do you know that you’re not ready for something you’ve never done before? ~ James Wedmore Today I invite you into the world and mind of James Wedmore~ and the opportunity to get off the fence once and for all and say YES to following your passions in this life. Telling you now... this is one of those episodes you're going to want to save and listen to multiple times. James is the founder of Business By Design + host of The Mind Your Business Podcast, helping entrepreneurs in all industries rapidly grow their digital product...
2022-06-021h 55
Creative Thursday with Marisa274 Thinking of Teaching Online? & Want to Build Recurring Revenue in your CREATIVE BIZ!This one's for you! A special Sunday edition of the podcast. Want to never be laid off, fired and still have a regular paycheck? Recurring revenue is your answer, and one of the ways you can add that into your business is through creating digital products from online teaching to creating your own membership. An excerpt from one of our Expansive Artist calls featuring my mentor and business coach Stu McLaren and a roundtable of our EA members, Artists sharing ideas, inspiration and a behind the scenes of how they added a...
2022-04-182h 04
Creative Thursday with Marisa273 Tips on finding Your Artist VoiceDo you think you may have found your voice but you're just too close to the work to see it? Or is it because you're emerging that you automatically assume you don't have a voice yet? Could it be that your work needs a more consistent practice to fully develop into a unique + elevated offering? Spoiler Alert: you might already have the answer on how to find your voice, but you're looking outside for reassurance and validation. That's all fine and good as long as you also know how to trust...
2022-03-171h 13
Creative Thursday with Marisa272 How to Get Clear on Your DreamsDo you feel conflicted about your dreams? Do you find yourself second guessing your path, wondering if you’re headed in the right direction? Does the uncertainty of how it will all come together often affect your day to day progress? When you’re not feeling clear, there’s a reason. Tune in to learn what we uncovered with Hawaii based Artist Jesse Tepora around why she may be feeling a lack of clarity around her dreams. Today’s episode brings you our first Creative Business Coaching over Coffee session...
2022-03-101h 03
Creative Thursday with Marisa271 Do You Have Shiny Squirrel Syndrome?How do you know what to focus on when? But what if I’m a creative free spirit and I don’t like to be boxed into one style, theme, medium or project? A little something I learned the hard way ~ (but you can learn it now!) unfortunately for us Free Spirits the “I don’t want to be BOXED IN” approach is a no go strategy when it comes to having a thriving career as an Artist. In today’s episode I share how I choose my creative focus, and then prioritize the steps to...
2022-03-0342 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa270 Your 2 Biggest Artist AssetsTruth time. When it comes to selling your Art work, are you a hobbyist or a PRO? Time and time again I see Artists with all levels of experience, struggle to build a successful business because they’re focusing on the wrong priorities. Your attitude informs how you approach building your business, and it can make all the difference in how profitable you are for the long game. So today, let’s talk about the 2 biggest business assets that most Artists overlook, why, and how to stop overlooking them ASAP! Join me fo...
2022-02-2428 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa269 The Slow Business MovementWhat’s my love of cooking a good meal + sourcing the majority of my food locally have to do with running my business? After spending 3 days in a Mastermind surrounded by some amazing business owners - the kind who are “crushing it” daily, growing to 6, even 7 figures within one calendar year ~ the concept of the slow food movement popped into my mind. As they vulnerably shared their experiences of what that kind of growth really meant for them, I came away from that gathering with a whole new insight and understanding around what I want for my...
2022-02-1730 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa268 Tired of Feeling Overwhelmed + Confused? Answer these 3 QuestionsIf overwhelm is being busy without priority, then confusion is not knowing what your priorities are. Working backwards, that means that without clarity your days are driven by a state of confusion and overwhelm which is also what I call living on a hamster wheel. The overwhelm never ends. Since it doesn't look like the complexities of living a creative life + growing an online business are going to let up any time soon, or ever ~ it's up to us! You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com
2022-02-0324 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa267 Why Not You? with Artist + Photographer Marie-Laure Delage CarlsonWhy me? or Why not me? Be honest, when you're thinking about your dreams, which question pops into your mind first? Then ask yourself what example are you setting for your kids, for generations to come? Do you want them thinking the world is filled with possibilities or to not bother trying because what if it doesn't work out the way they thought? When we give ourselves permission, the ripple effect is powerful because it gives someone else permission too. In today's episode Marie shares her journey of embracing her artist from motherhood, building a business as an herbalist to fully lea...
2022-01-1358 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa266 The Art of PrioritizingHave you ever thought you were clear on your "priorities" only to realize that something else always comes first? And is what comes first, something you want or something for someone else? This year I was introduced to one concept that was a huge wake-up call for me in terms of getting to the bottom of what matters most to me - not anyone else. Continuing on in our first of the year mini planning series, in today's episode I'm introducing you to a simple exercise to help you understand why you may...
2022-01-0634 min
Creative Thursday with MarisaBONUS Reclaiming Your Health + Fitness After 40 with (my love) Comedy Writer + Fitness Master Sean HoganWho says we have to decline as we get older? Let's talk about what it really means to age gracefully in a very special conversation + bonus episode at the start of this new year! We can't talk about dreaming, planning, reflecting + resetting, all the new year things while neglecting a conversation about the very thing that makes everything possible in life, our health + wellbeing. In today's episode I'm not just excited, but SUPER EXCITED to bring you a conversation with my partner going on 18 years, my bestie, my love, my fiance Sean Hogan. You...
2022-01-0357 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa265 New Year Planning? Start Here!If you haven't noticed? Accomplishing your BIG + small goals has as much to do with taking action on practical steps as it does with that miraculous, complex organ between your ears. Yup, your brain ~ and your mindset. One of the best ways I've found to begin getting your mind on board with your dreams, is to give it some structure so it feels safe, a framework if you will. In today's episode I step you through how I break down the big picture view of what I want to accomplish and how that feeds into what I'm envisioning for my lif...
2021-12-3028 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa264 One Step at a Time with Pastel Artist , Yvonne SellickHow do you create a life you love? Committed to being an example for her children, and finally living her dream as an Artist, Yvonne has figured out what works when it comes to building her Art business. Honored to have her as a member of our Expansive Artists and Artful Selling communities, it's been so exciting to see her progress over this past year. In today's episode she shares the moment she decided to pursue her love of Art again, how she found the courage to begin sharing more than just her work and how her confidence as an...
2021-12-2357 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa263 What Worked What Didn't 2021It's become tradition! A couple of years ago I started sharing a behind the scenes studio wrap up of what worked and what didn't when it came to my art practice and my creative business. And how did it impact my personal life? One of my best years in business thus far, a lot of progress made, and definitely more room for improvement in one area I was struggling with last year. The question is which one will I choose to interpret my overall year? You can f...
2021-12-1646 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa262 Investing in Yourself: Why, When and How Much?Remember the episodes when I shared some of my BIG business mistakes? (episodes 122 and 208) What I'm sharing with you today is what I wish someone had explained to me a whole lot sooner ~ than the time it took for me to learn the hard way. I'm often asked when it's time to invest in yourself, specifically your business education? In today's episode I break it all down for you, from how much I invest in my education, to what to expect in guidance, cost and results from memberships, courses, masterminds, group to 1:1 coaching.
2021-12-091h 03
Creative Thursday with Marisa261 Why You Might be Getting in Your Own WayIs there really such thing as self-sabotage? Why would we ever consider keeping ourselves away from what we say we want? Doing ALL the things for many years, and still not progressing in the way I envisioned, lead me to start a deep dive on learning more about the brain from science to psychology. Oh the discoveries, wow! mind-blowing, pun intended. Coming to understand the science behind our automatic behaviors and the choices we make is life changing and I hope this quick overview brings you some insight + understanding that you...
2021-12-0235 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa260 How to Kickstart Your CreativityGuess what! The first official Small Studio Sunday is this WEEKEND! First and foremost! Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends celebrating today. Filled with extra gratitude for you, our listener. Endless thank you's for taking time to join me here on this and every Creative Thursday. Get excited because Small Studio Sunday, a little idea I had driving home from Thanksgiving holiday in 2018 is now an online art event + pop-up gallery featuring 60+ Artists. It kicks-off this Saturday for our special Preview Party invitees. Are you on the list? Sign-up here to g...
2021-11-251h 00
Creative Thursday with Marisa259 How the Holidays can Inspire Your CreativityDid it really start with a wedding invitation? Cozy up, get comfy, grab a little cup of eggnog (too soon?) tea? wine? Today I have story to share with you. Looking back, I see it so clearly now, I think this story may have been the moment Creative Thursday actually began. It was definitely the moment I started to follow my creative calling and discover my voice as an Artist. Can the bustle of the holidays really be a good time to connect with your creativity, especially if it's been dormant...
2021-11-1836 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa258 How to Tame the Overwhelm MonsterDoes that monster creep up on you too? O.V.E.R.W.H.E.L.M How do you handle it? On a coaching call, one of my business mentors shared a perspective on overwhelm that stopped me in my tracks. And this subtle shift, or rather WAKE UP CALL, around how to deal with overwhelm, has been a game changer in how I move through my days. Not that the sneakly little Overwhelm monster doesn't try to creep back into my routine, but now I know how ta...
2021-11-1129 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa257 3 Tips for Intentional CreatingThink about the last time you prioritized you and something you most love to do. Like art and creativity perhaps? especially if your business is your Art. This past weekend, instead of prioritizing catching up on administrative projects in my creative business, I decided to dedicate it to my creativity. Something clicked for me and I realized what I can no longer give up. Ask yourself if what you're focusing on is actually what you want to prioritize in your life? and if so are you following through on that with your daily actions, or are you just giving lip service...
2021-11-0436 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa256 What are your Planning Non-Negotiables?Or rather, do you plan? And if not, why not? And if yes! tell me. Paper or Digital? And if paper what are your non-negotiables when it comes to your favorite planners. Do you habit track? Do you do 90 day plans, yearly, monthly? or are you lucky if you just manage to chicken scratch a to do list? Are you a bullet journaler? Lined or Plain paper? Maybe you heard, I'm cooking up a (creative) plan(ner)...and I'd love to hear from...
2021-10-2841 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa255 Travel Tips with a Side of Love for Santa FeThis week kicked off a new season of reinvention, and peeling back a few layers of the onion that is me. When I reintroduced myself over on social media, I also said that I'd be shaking + mixing + spicing things up around as we head into the holiday season, which will include bespoke cocktails, new food recipes and ART….plus a creative planner coming soon… And for you! my podcast listener, some fun + inspiring guests are on the books as well. Which lead's me to today's new episode which I'm calling a monster (because you know Halloween is coming) mash-up of several topics...
2021-10-211h 12
Creative Thursday with Marisa254 Don't Make These Mistakes on InstagramDo you have a love hate/relationship with social media? Do you want to create art you feel connected to and sell it to Collectors who LOVE what you create without feeling forced to bend to an algorithm? Yes! Fabulous! in a time when the demands of effectively using social media are changing (once again), it's time to revisit how you want to approach using this tool. Let's start at the beginning. There are a whole lot of mistakes I see Artists unintentionally making, simply because they don't know what they don't know....
2021-10-1235 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa253 Don't Hand in Your ResignationNope, not talking about your day job in this episode. We're talking about the days when your dream "job" working for yourself, isn't working out the way you hoped. What's your go to? How do you handle those days when you just aren't sure if this making a living as an artist is really right for you? In this episode, I share with you one of my go to's when those challenging moments come up. Join me for the special live workshop (+ replay recording if you can't join us...
2021-10-0729 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa252 Crafting Your 90 Day PlanThis process is my new go to when it comes to having a clear daily focus that leads to taking action on the important steps that actually move the needle forward, I'm sharing some practical steps for crafting your 90 day plan. I'm also pulling back the curtain to talk about some of the challenges I don't always speak about publicly. I explore why the well intended oversharing on social media is beginning to have a negative impact and how this is influencing my desired outcome for this quarter. And last but not least an announcement...
2021-09-3030 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa251 Artist Success Stories - Dreaming BIG + Making it HappenComing to you with a special Sunday edition of the podcast. In 2000, I started to ask myself the question, if I truly believed I could follow my dreams and become anything I want to be in this world, would this path I'm currently on, be the one I'd choose? It was answering that question that ultimately lead me to finally acknowledging that I always wanted to become an Artist. When I was easing my way into the belief that I could be an Artist, I found great comfort in listening to any and all stories fro...
2021-09-192h 02
Creative Thursday with Marisa250 I Don't Wanna Do Reels!Oh do I feel ya...but It's time to get real about some truths you need to know as an Artist who wants to a grow a business and successfully sell work online. In today's episode I share with you a BIG mistake I made about 6 years back, adopting a certain attitude shall we say...when it comes to working with the inevitable changes of the internet and specifically social media. As someone who once complained about the time it took to keep a regular blog posting several times a week, my how we've grown!...
2021-09-1632 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa249 This Might Make You AngryIf you care about about INTEGRITY, the value of creative work, and rights for Artists, this should make you angry. I have a documentary to recommend, along with a personal story about a collaboration that almost went very wrong. If any of what I share is a shock to you, then we as Artists haven't been truthful about our experiences. One of the reasons Artists continue to find themselves in these kind of predicaments is because we're not talking honestly, and making educated business decisions, especially when it comes to collaborating. ...
2021-09-0935 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa248 Choosing the RIGHT Online Shop PlatformAre you afraid of making a “wrong” decision when it comes to building your online shop? One of the questions I get asked the most by the Artists I mentor is “what website, e-commerce platform do I choose for my online shop?” followed by “how do I know for sure, that it's the right one for me?” So often our fear of making the wrong decision keeps us from making any decision at all, which in turn keeps us in a holding pattern ~ what I refer to as paused versus progressing. In this week's episo...
2021-09-0243 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa247 Let me tell you about our FIRST Small Studio Sunday! (happening this Sunday!)In November 2018 I had an idea around how to support + celebrate independent Artists more... and this Sunday, August 29 it's game on! First things first! You're invited! Join us for our FIRST (what we hope to be the first of many) virtual art event + pop-up gallery; Small Studio Sunday. It's free to attend, just be sure to register here for your invite so you'll be first to view the pop-up gallery as soon as it goes live on Sunday, August 29, along with the link to join us for our privately hosted LIVE events lead by our...
2021-08-2629 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa246 How to Find Your Artistic VoiceRepeat after me: “I am an artist.” In today’s episode we continue the conversation kicked off last week about what having your own art business will make possible for you, and today I answer a question inspired one of our Expansive Artist members, Michelle about “How to find Your Artistic Voice?” How do you find your signature style as an Artist, especially when you're just starting out. In this episode I share three approaches for helping you cultivate the artist within yourself. Let's explore the answers to these questions: How does allow...
2021-08-1945 min
Creative Thursday with MarisaWhat would having your own Art business make possible for you?What did I hope having my own Art business would make possible for me? I was recently reminded of the power in answering 1 simple question. As I continue to explore new directions with my painting, I've been re-connected to that feeling of beginning, anticipation and enthusiasm for what's next with trepidation over all the uncertainty. I had NO idea, if I could actually create this career as an Artist, but I knew I had to try. On today's podcast episode I share with you, what the beginning was like for me, w...
2021-08-1223 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa244 Healing Trauma for Artists with Dr. Don WoodDo you sometimes wonder if you're sabotaging yourself? getting in your own way of success? Has anyone ever called you emotional? Have you felt especially tender when exposed to certain experiences in your life. And have you ever wondered if it's just you, or are Artists really more sensitive than other people? If you aren't yet familiar with the work of Dr. Don Wood, you're in for a treat today, so many answers to questions that you may have been wondering about for a lifetime. This is an episode you'll want to save an...
2021-07-291h 46
Creative Thursday with Marisa243 How Much Do You Need to Hustle?What's it really take to be a professional Artist? How many hours are you supposed to work to make your dream a reality. In this episode I share the truth of what's involved to growing an online business in today's climate and how the landscape is starting to change. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday
2021-07-1526 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa242 Changes starting now!As I come to the close of a season of learning + growing + did I say learning and more growing? It's time to take what I've learned and put into practice, both personally and professionally. We're doing things a bit different this summer. Tune into this episode for all the details. You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com and on instagram and facebook @creativethursday
2021-07-0125 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa241 Embarking on my Journey of Healing with EMDRI shared a few weeks ago about my first therapy session specific to EMDR and the outpouring of encouragement and support (from you!, thank you!) inspired me to share some more thoughts on the start to this journey. And if you'd like me to share more with you, let me know. I believe the more we are willing to be vulnerable and open up (to whatever degree we are comfortable sharing) about our journey around healing, the more the world heals together. xo You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday
2021-06-2436 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa240 Your Mid-Year Check-inThis season, you know the one with the laid back summer vibes (or chill winter vibes for my Southern Hemipshere friends) not usually known for planning....however what I've found... is that this is actually one of the the BEST times of year to peacefully check-in and do a little pre-planning for the next 6 months of the year ~ and specifically prepare your Holiday season collection, my business Artist friend! In this episode I'm sharing 3 simple steps to do a mid-year check-in that will set you up for an excellent second half of the year! Ready...
2021-06-1740 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa239 Calling All High-Achieving ArtistsCall all high-achieving and heart-centered Artists. Want to to turn your passion into an Art career, here are the top qualities I believe it takes to thrive as an Artist, selling online today. I know, I know ~ when I was coming up with this title High-Achieving Artist (not to be confused with over-achieving) that pairing of words sounded so unfamiliar, downright strange. In my desire to support Artists in building a thriving business around a practice of creating Art they love, I never connected High-Achieving with Artist before, but in recent months it's become increasingly clear the...
2021-06-1037 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa238 Why I'm not the Right Mentor For YouIf this is your attitude, chances are I'm not the right Mentor for you. When I constantly say that the opportunity to become your Mentor is an honor I do not take lightly, it's not just polite lip service ~ I mean it and this is why. I take your trust in me very much to heart. The more years I do this work, the more I want to become an even better Mentor, which means that behind the scenes, I'm now constantly learning and refining my skills as a coach, to show up my best...
2021-06-0339 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa237 The Elephant in the RoomRadical transparency, no justification Maybe you can relate? but I would say that many of us Creatives still have a disconnect around embracing “Marketing” “Selling” and “Making Money” while still making our Art (with heart). Proudly making money and creating Art that lights you up are not mutually exclusive. I'm exploring this topic more in the coming weeks, and I'm kicking off the conversation in today's podcast episode where I very clearly explain a shift in my business for the first and last time ;) You can find all things Maris...
2021-05-271h 08
Creative Thursday with Marisa226 The BEST Advice to Sell Your Art (part 1)With endless "advice" opinions and guidance, out there how do you really know what will work for you, your Art practice + business. 2 tips for you on this Creative Thursday, with more to come! I'll see you today @ 11 am PST on Clubhouse @marisa anne Join me for the Sell A Piece of Art this Week Challenge starting Monday, March 22 sellmyartthisweek.com You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com and on instagram and facebook
2021-03-1134 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa197 Pursue What Brings You Joy with Maker + Designer + Author Anne WeilSo wait, how do you go from a career in Investment Banking to becoming a Mom of 3 and building her dream business as a Maker? An unexpected journey to finding and trusting her creative voice, finding her way back to what gave her joy all along and makes her body hum! Meet Anne Weil Designer + Author + Maker & Lover of Beautiful Things, and Founder of Flax and Twine. Thrilled by clean + simple design, Anne makes things for home, for play, for gifts or for fun and she loves nothing more than showing you how...
2020-08-131h 21
Creative Thursday with Marisa196 Make it Your Own with Artist + Designer + Master DIY-er Robert MaharFrom taking risks, jumping in to new ventures, pivoting + reinventing, meet Robert Mahar, one of the true Online Pioneers. Robert is an Artist + Designer + Master Teacher of Imaginative DIY projects, and "Making It" season one Alumni. And he's also obsessed (Robert's words) with all things Vintage books + crafts. One of the most talented, wonderful, warm, kind-hearted creatives + teachers, I tell you now~ that immediately following this episode you're going to want to head straight over to Robert's Crafted with Robert Mahar YouTube channel and start making. If you can imagine it, in any...
2020-08-061h 11
Creative Thursday with Marisa180 The Power of Connection and Community with Floral Designer and Artist Alyssa Van GuilderTwo weeks after this conversation, the doors to Apotheca temporarily closed. Recorded pre-Covid-19, the mission Alyssa shares in this conversation is precisely the same mission and intention that is supporting her business today. Her quick thinking, ongoing strength, flexibility and innovation is not only keeping her business going, but creating opportunity for the future of Apotheca and the work Alyssa plans to do in Floral Design and Business Coaching. I know hearing her story through the lease of what we're experiencing at the time this podcast was published will invite you to recognize Alyssa's genuine, inspiring, heart-centered...
2020-04-231h 29
Creative Thursday with Marisa174 Small Business Survival Guide: Lemons into LemonadeHere we go! Just like that we are entering a new Economy. In today's episode I share you with 10 Small Business tips to generate income, stay centered, stay optimistic, look for possibilities have faith that it's all working out even during unexpected times like these. Sending you wishes for health and wellness today and everyday. much love xoxo Marisa Online Teaching Bootcamp starts Monday, March 23! https://www.creativethursdaycourses.com/bootcamp Join me this Sunday March 22 for a Free Masterclass. 7 Steps to Building Your Online Class...
2020-03-2148 min
Creative Thursday with Marisa123 Working for "Exposure"My art was featured on the Today Show last week, so then what happened? This is a story about the "real world" and what's asked of artists, from the thoughtful, generous gestures and opportunities, to a complete disregard of an individual and their work. Feeling all the feelings, when a moment of exposure left out a very important part. Join us and become a Member of the Thursday Club here. Monthly Creative Dates all year long! https://marisa-cummings-6549.mykajabi.com/the-thursday-club You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thur...
2019-04-0433 min
Creative Thursday with Marisact116 Marisa + Sean talk Love & Valentine's Day #coffeetimeTake 2. Since Valentine's Day landed on Creative Thursday this year, I thought it would be fun to invite my man Sean on for what is our first #coffeetime episode. We're talking about....what we realized on our 2nd take in, can be a very loaded and sensitive topic: Love + Valentine's Day as perceived by men and women, specific to us and our coupledom in today's time vs. the 14th century {when according to Wikipedia our current traditions began?!} We also share how we choose to do a lot of things our way including celebrate Valentine's Day. SPOILER ALERT: It may incl...
2019-02-141h 00
Creative Thursday with Marisact107 Celebrating 1 Year of a Return to PodcastingGoing with the flow, I switched topic plans for this week's episode when I realized that the day I was recording this was my actual 1 year anniversary return to Podcasting. December 12, 2017. I decided to capture in real time - a slice of life - reflection of the past year including: what it's been like to return to the podcasting world, some suggestions to consider if you are wanting to start your own podcast, why it's important to go for things even if you don't feel "you're ready", how to recognize a feeling of "aliveness", and a glimpse into what I...
2018-12-1341 min
Creative Thursday with Marisact096 Five - I mean! - 10 Tips to Soothe AnxietyWhat do you do when Anxiety paralyzes your inspiration and motivation? Can you take a bad start to the day and turn it into an excellent, good feeling, productive day? Here are my, what started out as 5 (you know me and my ever expanding lists...) but soon became 10 + a few more excellent tips from my friends on Instagram on how to soothe your anxious mind. Also take note that "Editing Marisa" makes several appearances on this episode as well ;) You can find all things Marisa and Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.c...
2018-09-2725 min
Creative Thursday with Marisact087 How to Know if Online Teaching is Right for You?A podcast with a twist; present Marisa invites past Marisa and her friend Susannah Conway, 2 Creative Women Business Owners sharing their thoughts on how they chose to follow their passions, build their businesses and share their stories and knowledge - at a time when teaching online had just began, laptops started to come with build in web cams, and no one really knew what a podcast was?! When you listen to us talk almost 8 years this month, you'll hear all of the same fears we had to overcome to pursue what we love the most. You are not alone. A...
2018-07-1248 min
Creative Thursday with Marisact081 Betz White: on Redefining Your Business Philosophy & Pacing YourselfMeet Betz White founder of Betz White Studio Knits, author, educator, pattern and kit, and ready-made home accessory designer, with a passion for thoughtful design that reflects your creative style! A long time friend of mine, and fellow entrepreneurial spirit Betz graciously joins me in a conversation about what it takes to be a pioneer and have longevity in the online, handmade space ~ through what is? what may be? (we're not sure yet) an exceptionally transformational time to be a creative business owner. Betz shares what was in her basement that inspired her newest business venture, what it really co...
2018-05-311h 42
Creative Thursday with Marisact071 What's Happening with Social Media?A pioneer in the online space, Marisa shares her truths on the current state of Social Media, its history, the pros and cons, how to balance it and what she thinks is coming next!!! Are you savvy or sour on Social Media? Join Marisa's community for Visionary Creative Business Owners The Creative Outliers bit.ly/creativeoutliers Together we're building a movement ~ creating our own Eco System, and encouraging more creatives to thrive and transform the way we do business. Creative Oulier; defn. an individual who defines success o...
2018-03-221h 00
Creative Thursday with Marisact070 Embracing Self DoubtAre you feeling it too? Is Self Doubt keeping you from taking the next step on something dear to your heart, pursuing your dreams, a project you've been meaning to start ~ that by sharing it will make a difference to someone else? How do you summon the confidence to move through Self Doubt? Because we need your gift! On the week of a BIG announcement, Marisa takes you through several of her own steps that help her keep her Self Doubt at bay. Embrace it if you will and take the next steps anyway! YOU CAN DO I...
2018-03-1529 min
Creative Thursday with Marisact066 Step out of your BubbleFresh off the heels of an amazing conference! Filled with new knowledge, clarity, inspiration and general fired-upness, Marisa has a lot to share with you. The is the first installment. Links: Chalene Johnson: ChaleneJohnson.com Pat Flynn: SmartPassiveIncome.com Marisa Cummings: CreativeThursday.com CreativeThursdayCourses.com
2018-02-1533 min
Creative Thursday with Marisact064 Cathy Nichols: on transforming Adversity into Strength #metooA conversation with Asheville artist, Cathy Nichols. Cathy opens up about her #metoo experience, sharing a personal story that almost caused her to lose her online art business. She talks about how this time taught her that overcoming adversity can become your greatest strength; if you don't give up. You can't be afraid to go off the beaten path and return with more insight and skills than before. And we might be bringing back the creative potluck! Cathy Nichols website and e-course sign up: http://www.cathynichols.com Cathy on Instagram:@cathynicholsart Cathy o...
2018-02-011h 12