Creative Thursday with Marisa

Ah yes, the small potato syndrome or is it the small fry syndrome? And are there actually big potatoes? And is a potato considered a vegetable? What does this have to do with living the creative life…

Happy New Year! Happy New Decade! Refreshed, recharged and ready to take on the year. I'm breaking down all the details of how I'm putting my plan in place and sharing it with you!

Calling all Succ…

In today's episode I'm going deeper into the details of my year in review in for 2019. As I wrap up 2019 and look ahead to 2020 here's my assessment of what worked, what could've gone better, and the…

My first official year in review. I took a moment to reflect and catalog the events and progress of this past year, the disappointments, the highlights and what I'm most proud of...one of which is ce…

Ok, let's dive in to the topic that no Artist in Business wants to experience...but I've got a little secret to tell you, actually lots of little secrets to tell you about this very experience that c…

Buckle your seat belt because we're about to hit the ground running in 2020. But first, let's take care of this one very important, often overlooked small {but ends up being a HUGE} detail when it co…

Let me tell you about the inspiration behind Small Studio Sunday. So, I had an idea...in the flurry of one of the biggest holiday shopping weekends, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monda…

Happy Thanksgiving! As we round the bend of 2019, heading into 2020 and my 14th year in business as a Working Artist, a new season of my life as an entrepreneur is just beginning.

The clarity I've ga…

Does having someone else show your work, or a gallery or agent representing you increase the value of your work? Does showing your own work create a perception of less value or more value? 

It's a ne…

Let's just say, I'm not a fan of this kind of "black and white" advice. While it can work in certain scenarios, there's a very important nuance that you don't want to miss when using the "If it's not…

A new day, a new week, a new year in business and a new concept and name for....!!!

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It's your New Year! I'm virtually clinking a champagne flute with you right now, well maybe a coffee cup as I load this episode up on a Sunday morning instead of our usual Thursday. 

This is an episo…

We're getting vulnerable and sharing personal journeys that lead us to meet each other in this online space. Join me with special guest artist and teacher, Keita Thomas.

A generous heart and beautifu…

When more of your energy, focus and stamina simply cannot be summoned? An underrated topic in the world of business, this is my gentle reminder for you this week.

Plus, I might, maybe, most probably …

What I've learned after 13 holiday seasons is this; just a little preparation can do wonders ~ for your sense of calm, creativity, ability to take excellent care of your collectors and enjoy your hol…

This is one of the most important decisions you can make in the the online space. Pop Quiz! What 2 things do you need above all else as an online business owner? Now's the time to begin building or r…

Following a personal loss last Friday ~ I'm, yes me the podcaster, believe it or not ~ without words this week. I'm being gentle with myself, slowing down, reflecting and reevaluating my priorities. …

The choices in my life that I am the most thankful for are when I didn't wait for the "right time", but instead listened to the call of my dreams and decided it was time.

As I venture forward on what…

I attended a conference last weekend, or rather an event like no other. It was the kind of event where I began as one person and left as another. It was a turning point, so much so that it's also ins…

What would that moment be for you? What's something out of your comfort zone? This is an episode about when you and by you, I mean "me" return back to ballet, and then sign up to a contemporary perfo…