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Spirit Sisters - the podcastDiving into the Light - How Elli Milan's NDE delivered destiny & purposeWelcome to Spirit Sisters! This month, my guest is Elli Milan, an artist based in Florida. Elli shares her harrowing near-death experience at age 15, which ignited her calling as an artist, and eventually her mission to inspire other artists.
Today, Elli paints sublime artworks often set underwater and imbued with an otherworldly light. As the founder of the Milan Art Institute, Elli empowers artists to illuminate and impact the world through art.
In our conversation, Elli shares how her NDE shifted her perspective on life, faith, and creativity, and we take a deep dive into...
2025-07-261h 08
What's Your Story with Jaime & StanWhat’s Your Story, Elli Milan? Painting through purpose, failure, and divine downloadsIn this deeply personal and wildly inspiring episode, we sit down with Elli Milan, professional artist, art educator, and founder of Milan Art Institute and Milan Art Gallery. From discovering her talent at 15 after a spiritual awakening to rebuilding her family’s life and career after losing everything in the 2008 crash, Elli's journey is packed with creativity, grit, reinvention, and divine guidance.Elli opens up about the bold decisions that shaped her life, quitting traditional paths, embracing artistry as a calling, launching a global art education movement, and staying grounded in faith and purpose along the way. He...
2025-06-171h 09
Light Movement PodcastFrom Mentee to Mentor: The Power of MentorshipElli Milan has been a mentor for many artists through her professional art career. But before she became a mentor herself, she was a mentee. In this episode of The Light Movement Podcast, Elli sits down with her mentor Beverly McIntyre and they discuss how to get the most out of a mentorship and what it actually means to be a mentor.Follow Beverly here:https://www.instagram.com/beverlymcintyre/https://2riverschurch.org/pastor-beverly-mcintyre
2024-01-3058 min
The Curator's Salon - The Art PodcastMilan Art InstituteMy guest today is Elli Milan from Milan Art Institute. In this episode she talks about her early career where she created art for Interior stylists and how she came to form the Milan Art Institute.The Milan Art Institute is based in Florida and offers online courses helping artists develop their skills in painting and art making then how they can set up their own business to sell their art. Learn more about the Mastery Program here Join Art Social here https://www.artsocial.com/
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2023-10-3127 min
Startist Society105: Elli Milan's Tips for Combatting PerfectionismIn episode 104, we introduced you to Elli Milan, an artist, educator, speaker and founding owner of Milan Art Institute and Art Social. If you haven't had a chance to listen to that episode yet, definitely go back and check it out. Elli is back to share her 10 best tips on getting past perfectionism as an artist and entrepreneur. MILAN ART INSTITUTE: Milan Art Institute Mastery Program STARTIST SOCIETY SHOW NOTES & FREE TIPS DOWNLOAD: startistsociety.com/perfectionismtips JOIN THE STARTIST SOCIETY FB GROUP: facebook.com/groups/startistsociety/...
2023-10-2514 min
Startist Society104: Beating Perfectionism with Elli MilanToday's guest is Elli Milan, an artist, author, educator, and founding owner of Milan Art Institute and Art Social – an online art education program, social learning, and art patronage platform. She has been a successful artist since 1996, selling over 10,000 pieces of original art. She is passionate about empowering artists and has transformed the lives of thousands of artists worldwide, helping them find their voice and turn their passion for art into a profession. Aside from hearing all about Elli's Startist story and Art Institute, Nikki and Laura chat with her about perfectionism and how it can hold you...
2023-10-111h 12
Arts To Hearts PodcastCalling Women Artists | Arts to Hearts Project X Milan Art Institute | Welcome to the Arts Two Hearts podcast! In this engaging episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the team behind the Milan Art Institute: Elli, Dimitra, and John Milan. As one of the most revered art schools globally, the Milan Art Institute has played a pivotal role in cultivating and empowering budding artists from various backgrounds. In this discussion, we delve into the awe-inspiring journey of Dimitra Milan. Growing up in a creatively inclined family, Dimitra has beautifully transformed her inherent creative talent into a thriving career as a professional artist. Today, she...
2023-09-2853 min
Journey Through Your Ears To A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook.Unemployable by Elli MilanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/2390to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Unemployable
Author: Elli Milan
Narrator: Cloud Road Publishing
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
Release date: 09-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 30 ratings
Genres: Art & Literature
Publisher's Summary:
You have a unique destiny, an unquenchable dream inside you that’s waiting for you to take action. Maybe you are an artist. But chances are you’ve been told that you’ll starve on the streets if you pursue your art. That’s what Elli Milan was told, too. Unemployable: The Odyssey of an Artist is the inspiring journey of contempo...
2023-09-208h 10
Petra SittigElli Milan - ArtistElli Milan: "Life is meant to be lived abundantly, triumphantly and outrageously romantic! Whatever your spirit leaps at, whatever makes your heart swoon and your soul dance, these are the things to live for." Elli Milan is passionate about empowering artists. Her powerful art inspires artists around the world to step into their true potential. She has changed the lives of over a thousand artists, helping them find their voice, and turn their passion for art into a profession. She is a leading voice of the current Art Renaissance. Elli Milan has dedicated her life to transforming our world...
2023-09-1550 minLight Movement PodcastWhy Won’t You Call Yourself an Artist?There's a time in every person's creative journey where they have to take on the identity of an artist. But that's a title a lot of people struggle actually taking on. Professional artist Elli Milan is joined by her former student and fellow artist Casey Wakefield to discuss their own journeys and how they stepped into the role of artist.Discover your passion for art and develop your skills with us. If you like this video make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content.Catch all seasons of the inspiring Light Movement podcast...
2023-08-1237 minLight Movement PodcastTop Mistakes Beginner Artists MakeThere are many mistakes and pitfalls new beginner artists can fall into when first starting out in their careers. Professional artists Jake Dunn and Elli Milan are joined by their friend and fellow artist Esther Franchuk to discuss the mistakes they made when they first started out and how you can avoid repeating them. They also give valuable tips to jumpstart your art career and find success quicker.Discover your passion for art and develop your skills with us. If you like this video make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content.Catch...
2023-08-1036 minLight Movement PodcastShould You Hire Your Family Members?Jake Dunn discusses with Elli Milan, the founder of Milan Art Institute, the realities of running a business with your family members. They discuss the pros and cons of working professionally with your spouse, children, siblings, or any other members of your family and how family can make a business stronger.Discover your passion for art and develop your skills with us. If you like this video make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content.Catch all seasons of the inspiring Light Movement podcast where professional artists discuss topics designed to elevate your...
2023-08-0939 minLight Movement PodcastRead These Books to Become More CreativeIn addition to being professional artists, Elli Milan and Casey Wakefield are avid readers. They discuss books they've read over the years that have helped them develop themselves personally and professionally.Discover your passion for art and develop your skills with us. If you like this video make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content.Catch all seasons of the inspiring Light Movement podcast where professional artists discuss topics designed to elevate your art to another level with this exciting art podcast.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyUqi212zPH6nhplBbrK3CKwGu6SdIyp
2023-08-0840 minLight Movement PodcastHorror Stories from Art School GraduatesIs traditional art school worth it? Professional artists Elli Milan and Jake Dunn are joined by their friend and fellow artist Esther Franchuk. Esther and Elli both have experiences with traditional art school and discuss whether it's necessary to obtain a 4 year college degree to become a professional artist and other alternative ways to learn the necessary skills to succeed in your art career.Discover your passion for art and develop your skills with us. If you like this video make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content.Catch all seasons of the...
2023-08-0429 min
The Create! PodcastFrom Passion to Profession: Empowering Artists with the Milan Institute's Founder, Elli MilanIn this episode of the Create Podcast, host Ekaterina Popova welcomes Elli Milan, founder of the Milan Institute, to discuss their shared mission of supporting the art community and elevating careers and skillsets. Elli shares her journey as a professional artist, starting from her passion for art sparked in high school to attending art school and eventually establishing her own art career. Along the way, she faced challenges in finding mentors and guidance, which fueled her desire to help other artists succeed. In 2010, Elli and her husband opened the Milan Institute, a school focused on he...
2023-05-2227 min
Boss Goddess- Deepen & Expand Your Soul-Led Business With PodcastingHow Your Creative Vision Can Change The World With Elli Milan, Founder Of Milan Art InstituteWhat if you trusted the big vision you have for yourself? The one that feels wild and impossible...but also SO exciting? My guest, Elli Milan shares her journey from feeling like she had no calling in life at all to finding her artistic expression whole-heartedly. Her vision for something greater than herself came to her in a vision and the portal was opened.Elli helps artists turn their passion into a profession and she also shared with me that she believes artists are natural entrepreneurs. Elli Milan is a visionary artist, author of the book Unemployable...
2023-05-161h 03
2023-01-121h 06Light Movement PodcastYou Won't Believe these Secrets for Getting into an Art GalleryIf you’re an artist wanting to get into an art gallery, you definitely need to listen to this episode. In this week’s episode of The Light Movement podcast, we continue with Part 2 of the art gallery discussion. We talk about how to contact art galleries, how not to burn leads, and even reasons some artists may not want to be in galleries. Host Jake Dunn gathers useful information from professional artists Elli Milan and Dimitra Milan, both of which have a deep understanding of working with art galleries after having their art in galler...
2022-12-0938 minLight Movement PodcastBEFORE APPLYING TO A FINE ART GALLERY - Here's What You Need to KnowIf you’re an artist wanting to get into a gallery, you definitely need to listen to this episode. In this week’s episode of The Light Movement podcast, we discuss how to get into an art gallery and weigh out the pros and cons of having your art in a gallery. Host Jake Dunn gathers useful information from professional artists Elli Milan and Dimitra Milan, both of which have a deep understanding of working with art galleries after having their art in galleries for over 35+ years combined. Both artists share their perspectives on art gall...
2022-12-0739 minLight Movement PodcastArt Career Guide: A Professional Artist's Path to SuccessIn this week’s episode of The Light Movement podcast, we pull back the curtain on the life of a prolific professional artist, Elli Milan.Host Jake Dunn spends time with art mentor Elli Milan, founding owner of Milan Art Institute, and art phenom, Dimitra Milan, as they share stories from their family of artists. Elli Milan discusses her newly-released book Unemployable: The Odyssey of an Artist which lets the public in on what life was truly like over the last 25+ years as she pursued her ultimate passion.Want to read Elli's full story that go...
2022-11-2544 minLight Movement PodcastLearn These 10 Art Skills to Help You Succeed | Art PodcastIn this video, we're going to discuss the top 10 skills artists MUST HAVE in order to create successful art. From composition to texture, these are the skills that will help you create beautiful art.If you're an artist looking to take your work to the next level, be sure to watch this art podcast and learn what you need to do to succeed!Discover your passion for art and develop your skills with us. If you like this video make sure to subscribe to our channel for more content.Check out our inspiring...
2022-11-1940 min
Colour Me Happy!This Slow Dance Called Life - With Founder of Milan Art Institute Elli MilanMother's Day featured guest Elli Milan, founder of Milan Art Institute. What can I say, I left this conversation uplifted. It made me feel like all my hopes and dreams were absolutely possible. Why?! Because Elli just has an air about her, and I don't think I am the only one who feels this way when they are around her. Taking her vision from a dream she had when she was 19 and passionately pursuing it throughout her lifetime. Elli was so kind to me to chat when she had very little time, that in itself is a reflection of...
2022-05-081h 01Colour Me Happy!Dreams vs. Reality - Be Your Own Boss with Dimitra Milan DunnIt was our absolute pleasure to interview Dimitra Milan Dunn Artist and Visionary from Milan Institute, who sold $1,000 000 worth of art and products by the time she was 15. It wasn't all it was cracked up to be and she opens up about her journey on the cast. I could not believe the old soul I connected to in this young woman, wise beyond her years, age is just a number after all! We have the most amazing chat, and hope you enjoy it as much as we did!
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2022-03-021h 09Light Movement PodcastBreaking the Curse of the Starving ArtistThis is the audiobook version of Elli Milan's ebook, "Breaking the Curse of the Starving Artist." Listen to this audiobook to learn what the curse is, the history of it, and what you can do in order to break it.
2020-08-0134 minLight Movement PodcastWhy the Era of the Starving Art Curse is OverThis is the beginning of season 2 of Milan Art Podcasts. In this first episode, Jake Dunn interviews Elli Milan about her latest ebook, "Breaking the Curse of the Starving Artist." She shares insights in this podcast that aren't in the ebook, so even if you've already read the book or listened to the audio version, this podcast is definitely worth a listen.Link to the audiobook: Thelightmovement – Breaking-the-curse-of-the-starving-artist
2020-08-0122 min
Light Movement PodcastHow Artists Become InfluencersNot only how, but also why. In this episode of Light Movement, Dimitra Milan, Elli Milan and Jake Dunn discuss an incredibly important topic and that is how artists become influencers. Dimitra shares her experience as an influencer and what has helped her. Elli shares why artists re at the pinnacle of society. Jake discusses important steps to take in order to have influence over others. You definitely on't want to miss this interesting and informative episode.
2020-04-2243 min
Light Movement PodcastHow to Conquer Darkness and ProsperIn this episode of Light Movement, the team discusses a deep topic: overcoming darkness. Elli Milan does the interviewing this time, asking young artists Jake Dunn and Miranda Gamel to share their experiences with this topic. Listen to this episode and be inspired to take practical steps to eliminate darkness from your life.
2020-04-1551 min
Light Movement PodcastHow to Use Your Dreams as InspirationIn this episode of Light Movement, host Jake Dunn is joined by co-owners of the Milan Art Institute, Elli and Dimitra Milan. They discuss the importance of interpreting dreams, how to interpret dreams and what to avoid while doing so. This episode is the most interesting episode yet, so you don't want to miss it.
2019-11-2034 min
Light Movement PodcastNow is the Best Time to be Alive as an ArtistWelcome to The Light Movement, a podcast presented to you by the Milan Art Institute. This is the very first episode, joined by special guest Elli Milan, the founder and owner of the Milan Art Institute. In this episode, Elli and interviewer Jake Dunn discuss the curse of "the starving artist" and why right now is the best time to be alive as an artist. Elli discusses the benefits of social media for an artist and why the tradition gallery system is crumbling.
2019-10-1223 min