638: Anna Gowers of Art Matters

In this episode, Fiona chats with Anna Gowers, founder of Art Matters, about building a new creative chapter after more than 15 years working in brand strategy, why she believes art should be accessible to everyone, and what it takes to finally act on the thing that has been quietly calling you for years.You'll learn:How Anna turned a lifelong love of art into the evolving Art Matters brandWhy your creative practice doesn’t need to be big or productive to be valuableHow to start exploring art when you feel like you don’t know enough about itWhat Anna learned from stepping away from her career and intentionally considering what she wanted nextWhy age is irrelevant when it comes to changing direction, and why sometimes you have to start before you feel readAnna also shares her thoughts on creativity, reinvention, building a business around the life you actually want, and her beautiful philosophy of simply going gently.Need help with your own business strategy, impact, visibility or personal brand ? Get in touch: [email protected] Connect with Anna Gowers and Art Matters:Instagram: @art__matters__Newsletter: artmatters.beehiiv.comConnect with My Daily Business:Instagram: @mydailybusiness_TikTok: @mydailybusinessEmail: [email protected]: mydailybusiness.comResources mentioned:AI Monthly Chat Group for Small Business OwnersMy Daily Business courses - mydailybusiness.com/courses Special thanks to HoneyBook for sponsoring this podcast. HoneyBook helps independent businesses manage everything from enquiries and contracts to invoices and payments, all in one place. Use this link and code FIONA to receive 30% off until the end of September 2026. Want to get your #smallbusiness sorted in 2026/ 27? Check out our 1:1 business coaching packages from a one-off session to 6-months of coaching. Want to know more about AI and how to harness it for your small businesS? Join our new monthly AI chat for small business owners. You can join anytime at www.mydailybusiness.com/AIchat Try out my fave AI tool, Poppy AI here and use discount code FIONA. We also love Descript. Connect and get in touch with My Daily Business via our shop, freebies, award-winning books, Instagram and Tik Tok.