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