Season 1

In a world where most of us are still in go-go-go mode, VIBE Arts, a Toronto based arts charity, broke the mold and switched to a four-day workweek. How did they pull that off? Well, that's exactly what we're going to chat ab...

What do you want to be known for? How can you show up authentically on social media? On today’s podcast, I invited side hustle coach Cheryl Lau to share with us some practical tips on how everyone of us can develop our story ...

Are you fed up with scope creep, rate negotiation, and being raced to the bottom when proposing a rate for your creative work? Or, you know that charging hourly rate is not sustainable for the long term, but you are stuck on ...

On today's episode, we dive deep into the world and profession of film curation with two guests, Lucy J. Mukerjee and Shakira Refos. These two trailblazers have curated for film festivals around the world, and they’re also le...

As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, it's only natural to feel a little overwhelmed by the goals we've set. Balancing our creative energy can become quite a challenge, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. I've invite...

Becoming an arts manager or Executive Director of an arts organization is often the dream of many emerging professionals in the arts sector. But what goes on behind the scenes with this job? On today’s episode, I talk to Mart...

Are you chasing the never-ending cycle of scaling and growth in your creative business? In the last episode of this series, I’m going to share with you my insights on redefining growth and debunking the myth of scaling in the...

We’ve all heard the advice of “You don’t have to do this alone. Ask for help!”But when it comes down to it, what kind of support or help do we actually need when we’re running our own creative practice or business? I’ve got y...

It’s been one year since I shifted from an employee to running my creative business full time! To celebrate this occasion, I am sharing with you the top three lessons I’ve learned in this first year of being a full time self-...

How do you make a powerful career shift as a mid-career artist? I am so excited and humbled to bring you this episode featuring one of my amazing clients, Tim Nguyen. In this episode, Tim delves into his journey as a photogra...

How do you find your creative voice? In this episode, I talked to Tendisai Cromwell, an artist, arts advocate, and an arts worker. Tendisai shares how she navigates the challenges of being a multifaceted artist and how she un...

Becoming a creative freelancer can be an exciting career move, except no one has really taught us HOW to do this “job”. More often than not, what you’re doing is very different from another creative freelancer. When people co...

I took one full month off in December to travel and celebrate 2022. I cherish this decision and it was not one that I take lightly—it got me thinking about what freedom means, how we obtain freedom, and how we actively plan f...

It's the end of the year, and I can't think of a better time to reflect on all the things that happened.I'm taking a look back at this year by answering some new year’s reflection questions with my friend Rebecca Hong. We're ...

Are you one of those people when you focus on one thing for too long, your brain tunes out and you look for other signs, signals, and inspiration to reactivate your energy? I am willing to bet 50% of us are multi-passionate p...

Since I started coaching, I get lots of people asking me what is coaching? Why are you specifically coaching creatives? What happens during a coaching call? So I thought - I really should have an FAQ up! But instead of me sit...

“Let my work speak for me” is the mantra of many artists’. When we look at an artist's work, we get immersed in the beauty, the craftsmanship, and the style, without knowing the behind-the-scenes process. And it’s not just th...

Last time, I discussed the first part of breaking the cycle of survival mindset as creatives, and the most important step of redefining the notion of success for ourselves. What’s next and how do you sustain the momentum on ...

One of the most common phenomena I see is that creatives are stuck and living and working in a survival mode. This is a prevalent issue largely because we have been conditioned to hustle to make it in the creative industry at...

For many of us, when we have a creative mission or a great creative business idea in mind, we usually pursue the idea on the side while holding a full time job. How can we sustain our momentum for our creative business or pro...

Our creative rituals are a powerful grounding force in our life. Not only does it inspire us to create, but it also helps us connect with others and the world around us in a way that's both nourishing and healing. And Helen's...

I'm sure you've heard the saying that "artists suffer for their art." You have to be a tortured soul, and you have to be able to push through the pain. What if there are a lot of bs in that narrative? What is a more holistic...

For a long time, I've been thinking about how I can create an elevator pitch to introduce myself in a succinct and clear way. And if you're a multifaceted creative like me, you know it's difficult to sum up who you are in a s...

You probably have way too many creative ideas competing for your time and attention. And in the midst of all the chaos and stress of daily life, it's so easy to lose sight of what drives you in the first place. So, how do you...