Feeling stuck in your 9-5? Wondering if there's more to life than your daily routine?

Meet Christiana Trapani. A Ukrainian American with a marketing background, Christiana found herself in a decent job with a great team but felt a pull toward something greater, something that aligned more closely with her potential.

In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, you'll learn all about how Christiana leaned into her calling, left her stable job, and launched her own ventures that are changing the world, one candle at a time.

This episode is for you if you:

• Often find yourself wondering if there's more to life than your current job
• Feel a strong pull towards doing something meaningful that makes a real difference
• Are curious about how small actions can lead to substantial impacts in the world
• Desire to break stereotypes and pave new paths in traditionally constrained roles

Listen in to hear about:

Christiana’s Leap of Faith into Entrepreneurship:

Hear how a routine commute to her 9-5 led to a life-changing decision to start Door County Delivered, and later purchase Door County Candle Company. Learn about the challenges of juggling two full-time roles and what it takes to fully commit to chasing your dreams.

Light and Hope for Ukraine:

Learn about the powerful campaign Christiana started with a simple video that exploded online, leading to over $1 million raised for Razom for Ukraine.

Candles Creating Change®:

Christiana didn't stop with one successful campaign. She built on that momentum to create "Candles Creating Change," where every purchase supports meaningful causes, from wildfire relief in Maui to earthquake support in Turkey. Discover how her candles are lighting up dark times around the world.

Real Talk on Entrepreneurship

Christiana opens up about the rollercoaster of running a business, balancing personal growth with professional demands, and the resilience needed to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

Breaking Down Barriers

As a woman in manufacturing, Christiana is shaping the future of female empowerment in industry. Gain insights into her efforts to dismantle stereotypes and inspire other women to take the lead.

Connect with Christiana and Follow Her Businesses:

Door County Candle Company
Door County Delivered
Luba Libations
Christiana Trapani on LinkedIn
Christiana Trapani on Instagram

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Feeling disconnected from yourself or others? Craving community? Looking to reconnect with nature or your own inner artist?

Meet Sarah Morris. She’s a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, who masterfully captures moments of profound human connection in her music and in life.

In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, you’ll learn all about how Sarah connects.

Connection with Song: Hear how "Where’ve You Been" ignited Sarah's passion for storytelling through music, and how "Sway Me" reinforced her identity as a true songwriter.

Connection with Self: Sarah discusses balancing songwriting with self-care, including her annual September songwriting pause to recharge creatively.

Connection with Other Musicians: Learn about "Toilet Tunes," a series in which Sarah transforms her bathroom into a studio for intimate musical collaborations every Friday at noon.

Connection with Family: Learn how motherhood has deepened Sarah’s music, infusing her work with purpose and inspiring her to pass on a legacy of creativity.

Connect with Sarah:
Catch Sarah’s live performances at the White Squirrel in Saint Paul, Minnesota every fourth Wednesday of the month through November 2024.

https://sarahmorrismusic.com/
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Tune in to explore how Sarah builds connections through her music and life, providing inspiration for anyone looking to deepen their own relationships and creative expression.

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Keep creating, keep making art. Your art is a gift to you and to the world.

Host, Morgan Short, welcomes Daniel Gilbert, affectionately known as Daniel Gilbert to episode 9 of Art is the New Wall Street.

Daniel shares more about his musical journey, transitioning from early music lessons to becoming an acclaimed violinist who artfully merges classical music with the soulful rhythms of hip-hop.

Daniel opens up about how expressing emotions through music enriches the human experience. He pays homage to his late mother, Linda Gilbert, whose legacy continues to inspire his artistic journey. Daniel’s philosophy is grounded in helping listeners find their own stories in his music, underscoring the personal connection he seeks to build through his art.

Daniel shares the importance of carving out a unique space in the music industry. He stresses the significance of understanding your “why” behind how you’re doing your art.

We also explore the challenges and triumphs of making art your livelihood, the value of authenticity over chasing trends, and how music can be a catalyst for mental well-being and fostering community connections.

Episode Overview:

• :50 Intro to Daniel the Violinist
• 1:50 Emotional Connection Through Music
• 2:36 Early Influences - From Childhood to Mastery
• 3:39 Honoring a Legacy Through Music
• 7:16 The Making of Linda’s Melody
• 10:31 The Business Side of Music and Networking
• 15:37 The Impact of Music on the Individual and the Collective
• 20:28 On Perfectionism and Interpreting Art
• 30:59 What is Art? Who is an Artist?
• 34:34 Hear Daniel Play
• 34:50 Stay True to Yourself and Express Yourself through Art

Find Daniel's work at https://danieltheviolinist.com/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniel_soulmusician/

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• Subscribe at artisthenewwallstreet.com and on YouTube
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Keep creating, keep making art. Your art is a gift to you and to the world.