EP 159 | How to Turn Creative Collaboration Into Real Income Fast with Rachel Doyon

Rachel Doyon discovered something most art schools get wrong: creativity thrives when disciplines collide, not when they're isolated. After watching talented artists struggle in separate silos, she built Collabarate, a platform that matches dancers with painters, tattoo artists with mixologists, creating unexpected collaborations that generate real income and cultural impact. But building community isn't just about bringing people together. It's about navigating the tension between artistic vulnerability and entrepreneurial necessity. Rachel shares how she transformed from a creative writing student into a tech founder, producing over 30 immersive experiences while learning to lead artists through the uncomfortable shift from creator to entrepreneur. Her latest venture leverages AI and blockchain to reimagine how creatives connect globally, proving that the most innovative solutions come from those willing to push the boulder, even when it won't budge. Key Timestamps [00:04:30] The university silo problem and cross-disciplinary inspiration [00:12:20] Moving to Berlin during COVID and finding European creative community [00:22:10] Artist-entrepreneur tension and empowerment philosophy Rachel Doyon Rachel Doyon is the Founder of Collabarét. With 10+ years experience working in Entertainment, Marketing, Hospitality and PR, Rachel has directly supported Fortune 500 Companies and Unicorn Startups, to build bold brands and influential communities from the ground up. Rachel is an artist at heart with a passion for people. She graduated from The New School in New York City, upon receiving a full ride creative writing scholarship, with a BA in Non-Fiction and Musicology. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radlifewithray/ Collabarate: https://www.collabaretcreative.com/ Connect With the Host Website: https://raeirelan.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeirelan/ Join the Evolved Influence Academy Community today! https://www.skool.com/evolved-influence-academy/about?ref=28c7243ce169469eb9979bbc4226a76a Produced by Evolved Podcasting:⁠ www.evolvedpodcasting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices