Ep. 6: Jaleh Sadravi - MS in Digital Media Turned Visual Artist

There’s the not-unfamiliar route of a fine arts education preceding a media career. And then there’s Jaleh’s path: an MS in digital media turned visual artist who’s amassed over 200k followers on TikTok, and 115k+ on Instagram, since she started painting in October 2020 (!).But overnight success narratives are rarely that simple. Or sudden. Jaleh’s art is the result and reflection of 10+ years building and serving communities in the nonprofit world, along with creating and advocating for opportunities where none existed.When she was ready to strike out on her own, Jaleh leaned on the media savvy she picked up in undergrad and grad school (and along the way) to share her work and find an audience. And she’s continually developing new art-adjacent income streams to complement her painting sales.  Books & other resources mentionedThe Four-Hour Workweek by Tim FerrissThe How I Built This podcastExploring TikTok for careers and post grad school lifeWhere to find Jaleh@theartofjaleh on TikTok@theartofjaleh on InstagramJSadravi.comJaleh’s Etsy ShopJaleh’s Art on PatreonCheck out more from The Work SeminarVisit theworkseminar.com or find @TheWorkSeminar on social media. Sign up for The Work Seminar newsletter to receive updates straight to your inbox.Support the show