Painting on the World's Smallest Canvas with Milica Dodic (Ep.46)

We are starting 2024 with a very special studio visit conversation with nail artist and solopreneur Milica Dodic. For 17 years, Millie has been perfecting the craft of nail art, which she started as a childhood hobby and gradually evolved into a creative business. In this episode, Millie shares the realities of transforming a passion into a viable business while managing her health and setting boundaries. She offers wisdom on overcoming the pressures of the online business world and the importance of diversifying creative outlets. Millie’s story is more than inspirational—it's a practical guide for any creative striving for fulfillment without forfeiting health or happiness. Let her journey spark ideas and strategies that you can apply to your own creative endeavors.Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro 04:30 Starting Nail art business 11:31 Balancing 9-5 with creative work13:24 Prioritizing creativity over income14:25 Setting up online business and boundaries with clients 16:59 Painting on a big canvas versus painting on nails.20:26 Future plans as solopreneur23:42 Advice to people planning to start their own online business 26:02 The importance of contractsThis episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:https://youtu.be/Ag_x20IaI7gAbout MiliMilica (which rhymes with "pizza") is an artist and film & tv industry professional. While her day job is managing data and legal paperwork, her real passion is her art. She has been practicing nail art for over 17 years, doing nails on photoshoots, TV sets, pop-up shops, etc. In the last few years, she expanded her business into more traditional forms of art through illustrated prints and greeting cards. As a child of the 90s, her art focuses on nostalgia and feelings of joy and comfort as a means of dealing with mental health.Connect with Mili:Website: www.rhymeswithpizza.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymes_with_pizza/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RhymesWithPizzaShopAbout BettyBetty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coachingStart Your New Year with Intentional Planning for Your Practice. Get my digital planning tool with video guide for $15 dollars today at https://xiebetty.ck.page/products/bucketlist*FREE Resource* Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quizThe Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.