Let Yourself Be Supported (with Kat)

Running a creative business can feel like the whole world is on your shoulders. The studio time, the bills, the marketing, the social media. In this episode, Kat shares why she is softening her own "do it all yourself" message and what she is doing to receive more support. You will hear about the people who lifted her along the way, from her high school art teacher to friends who gave her a place to stay in college. She also opens up about a big loss in her business a few years ago and what she sees differently now. In this episode: Why every career and business is built with a team behind it How hyper-independence speeds up burnout, and how to invite help in Kat's honest take on social media after two months of learning, a call with Meta, and plenty of viral challenges Why Substack feels so calm, and how it led to a painting sale to a collector who is also an author Simple ways to build your own community, like sharing an art fair booth, recommending another artist to your gallery, meeting for coffee, or painting together on Zoom Why writing down your dreams and then letting them go keeps your vision clear Trusting that an artwork will find its home at the right time Join the Create! Coffee House Starting October 7, Kat hosts a free weekly Zoom room every Wednesday at noon Eastern. Bring your coffee and your questions about your art career, business, practice, or mindset, and come be seen and heard. Kat will also share a quick tour of the ways she can support you. Join here: https://espopova.com/free-coffeehouse Create! Magazine Turns 10 Join us in Philadelphia on October 16 for our 10 year anniversary party and pop-up show. Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/create-magazine-turns-10-pop-up-show-meet-up-tickets-2001784728008 Read Our Substack https://createmagazine.com/substack Share your ideas Which topics and guests would you like to hear this fall? Email [email protected]. If you enjoyed this episode, tag Kat in your Instagram stories. She loves seeing who is listening! @katerinaspopova or @createmagazine