How to Master Persistence in Your Creative Work

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when imagination steps off the page and becomes a living work of art?LuLu Benavidez and co-host Sue Krukonis Hanson welcome Olga Saretsky, founder of Kikimora Studio, for an inspiring conversation about creativity, authenticity and persistence.Olga shares her journey from dancer and choreographer to the creator of extraordinary Living Art and wearable sculptures. She reveals the fashion show that changed her direction, why covering the face gave her greater artistic freedom, and how she continued creating even when others didn’t understand her vision.Olga also shares an important realization: our work may express who we are, but it does not define all that we are.Discover Olga’s work:[www.kikimorastudio.com](http://www.kikimorastudio.com)[www.kikimorafashion.com](http://www.kikimorafashion.com)Subscribe to Beauty Industry Voices for inspiring conversations with artists, innovators and entrepreneurs who are transforming creativity into meaningful careers.Chapters:00:00 Meet Olga Saretsky01:25 From dance to Living Art03:15 The fashion show that changed everything05:21 Inspiration for the beauty industry06:45 The challenges of creative business07:55 Building the Kikimora team08:38 Finding freedom behind the mask10:57 The power of authenticity12:00 You are more than your work14:03 Persistence and finding your voice15:52 The truth about overnight success17:30 Protecting your originality18:33 Five personal questions20:28 Creativity and human potential21:25 Where to find Olga’s work23:50 Olga’s message to the audiencewww.lulubenavidez.com@lulubenavidez