EP 40 - Colette Brandenburg

Colette Brandenburg talks to us about grit, consistency, her "The Artist's Way" practice, and deciding to read more in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Show Notes:

7:42 - How did Colette learn how to belly dance?

10:53 -  Why Colette still loves "The Nutcracker".

13:30 - Colette's experience with the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater.

19:21 - "When I am working on my business, I am working on my art."

23:01 - Lessons learned from starting 'The Federation'.

28:40 - How Colette draws inspiration on a regular basis. 

30:12 - What is "The Artist Way" and how does Colette follow the practice?

34:30 - Why artists should not look at past artistic practices to determine the business strategies of the future.

40:10 - "The Cane Breaker"

42:24 - "Grit and consistency"

49:38 - "I would read more ..."

53:42 - Reading a non-fiction book first thing in the morning has helped Colette grow.

How to reach Colette: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest 

Book Recommendations:

Raising the Bar and Closing the Gap: Whatever It Takes by Richard Dufour

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

Grit by Angela Duckworth

The Golden Rules: Finding Work Class Excellence in Your Life And Work by Bob Bowman and Charles Butler

Smarter Better Faster by Charles Duhigg

Get Clients Now by C.J. Hayden