Building a Career in the Art World with Caroline Yarbrough of Sotheby's

#27. The art world can often feel intimidating and inaccessible, but what if collecting art was less about exclusivity and more about curiosity, storytelling, and developing your own eye?This week, Kate sits down with Caroline Yarbrough, a Contemporary Cataloguer at Sotheby's and former Division I athlete at Davidson College, to demystify the world of fine art. From building a career at one of the world's most iconic auction houses to helping collectors navigate an ever-evolving market, Caroline shares what it really takes to succeed in the art world, and how anyone can become a collector.In this episode, we discuss:How Caroline broke into the art world and built a career at Sotheby'sWhat really happens behind the scenes at a global auction houseWhether art should be viewed as an investment—and how collectors think about valueThe biggest misconceptions people have about buying and collecting artHow to develop your eye and personal taste, even if you're just starting outThe parallels between being a Division I athlete and succeeding in a high-performance careerThe differences between wellness culture in New York City and Los Angeles—and what each city gets rightEmerging trends among the next generation of collectorsCaroline's favorite museums, artists, and where she'd recommend aspiring collectors beginSTAY UP-TO-DATETune in every week for your dose of greens.Let's chat! Email us at [email protected].