Rachel Strickland, a performing artist and creative mentor, discusses the challenges faced by artists in balancing their creative work with the demands of the business world.

She shares her journey of helping artists through her mentoring container - The Audacity Project and highlights the importance of setting boundaries and overcoming limiting beliefs.

Rachel also emphasizes the need for artists to spend time alone and prioritize self-care to prevent burnout. She encourages artists to trust their instincts and follow their passions, even if it means deviating from their original plans.

This convo is all about the importance of self-care, overcoming imposter syndrome, and living in alignment with your authentic self.

I know you're going to get a lot out of this chat fam.

Here are some key takeaways from this episode:

-Balancing creative work with the demands of the business world can be challenging for artists.

-Setting boundaries and overcoming limiting beliefs are crucial for artists to thrive.

-Spending time alone and prioritising self-care are essential for preventing burnout.

-Trusting instincts and following passions can lead to fulfilling artistic journeys.

-Overcome imposter syndrome by being vulnerable and authentic in your creative pursuits.

-Embrace play and curiosity as a way to explore and learn.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties

03:00 The Challenges of Balancing Art and Business

07:38 Creating Supportive Systems for Artists

09:45 Helping Artists through the Audacity Project

12:52 Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Imposter Syndrome

16:23 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care

22:37 Following Instincts and Choosing Focus

26:33 Preventing Burnout and Maintaining Physical Health

28:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

29:30 The Importance of Self-Care and Prioritizing Health

31:02 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Authenticity

35:03 The Power of Play and Curiosity

42:19 Being a Lifelong Learner

52:54 Advice for Transitioning from a Job to Pursuing Your Dreams


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For the visual folks - watch on Youtube here:

https://youtu.be/HhqlCJalvLE

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Get in touch with Rachel:

Instagram @Rachelstricklandcreative
Website https://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com/

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DM me on Instagram and let me know your thoughts, feedback and what you gained from this episode. Always love hearing from you!

@Truejectory or @Sarahlouisemaxwell

Stay True.

Sarah

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