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Did you know there are grants that might be able to fund your passion project or business?  Special guest Ernise Cummings, is an expert in hunting for grants for creatives. This episode explains the unknown opportunities of funding your dreams in the creative field, guiding you through the complex maze of the grant application process.
Ernise provides a detailed exploration of resources like grants.gov and discusses how local establishments, such as libraries and museums, can become funding sources. She delves into the significance of proposals involving local communities and the impact this can have on a successful grant application.
A key focus in this episode is the vast number of resources like SCORE, a non-profit organization under the Small Business Association, that offers free mentorship to help secure funding. It further elaborates how the site can be used effectively and encourages budding entrepreneurs to connect with industry mentors.
The importance of being yourself when applying for grants is also discussed while emphasizing the value of asking why your grant application was rejected and converting this into a learning experience. Hiring a grant writer and their advantages and disadvantages are also intricately covered in this episode.
The episode concludes by discussing other funding alternatives to grants like pitch, state funding, endowments and even running your own fundraising campaign. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-belief, preparation, persistence, and resilience on the path to achieving entrepreneurial success.
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Continuing your craft after the loss of a loved one can be paralyzing. Nicole Clark shares her gut-wrenching journey of dealing with her child, Emberly's, untimely demise. Nicole bravely digs into her struggles and victories, demonstrating a drastic change in her view of grief, transforming it into a phenomenal source of power and creativity.
Embarking on her journey with her book "The 10-Minute Refresh for Moms", Nicole illuminates her process of channeling mourning into writing as a therapeutic method, connecting with her inner self. Despite suffering a colossal loss, she was able to establish a profound posthumous connection with her daughter, inspiring her to write her second book; a collection of heavenly dialogues with Emberly.
 
You can hear more about Emberly in this podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mama-jac/id1665364702?i=1000622591543
Nicole unravels the horrifying reality of her worst fears coming to life, followed by the lifting sensation of prioritizing love over blame. She believes in creatively expressing grief as a key part of her healing journey. Through unimaginable loss, Nicole presents an insurmountable blend of vulnerability and resilience.
Her powerful message of wholeheartedly living life, expressing oneself creatively, and converting grief into personal growth serves as an uplifting message for all listeners. Accompany us on this heart-stirring episode as our special guest shares her exceptional journey of grief, transformation, eventual spiritual awakening, and essence of self-discovery.
The conversation uncovers the path to remembrance and transformation, highlighting the importance of understanding and appreciating diversity, inviting change, and uncovering inner peace. Nicole shares her struggles with leaving religion, revealing the void it may create in one's life and the ongoing battle to address it in a healthy manner.
Drawing into personal development and self-love, she establishes the importance of life, questions the concept of external validation, and illustrates how to value one's existence within life's grand design. As the episode concludes, she encapsulates the spirit of her transformation through the symbolic representation of a blue butterfly and her daughter Emberly, illuminating the path to spiritual rebirth.
Captivating listeners in her gripping narration, Nicole shares her spiritual and creative awakening sparked by the divine symbol of a blue butterfly during the pain of personal loss. She emphasizes the transformative power of grief and urges listeners in similar situations to channel their emotions into creative outlets and recognize their inherent power.
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As creatives, anxiety can often take over our lives and throttle us from reaching our goals. In this episode of “The Success Palette”, life coach Megan DeVito goes into the possible relationship between creativity and anxiety. Megan, who specializes in managing anxiety, shares her own journeys and gives valuable insights into the symptomatic understanding of anxiety, particularly as it impacts creatives. She also covers the pervasive cycle of "what if" thinking inciting anxiety and shares practical strategies to break free from the cycle, emphasizing the importance of understanding and recognizing anxiety symptoms as the first step to handle them.
This episode also discusses the connection between basic needs, financial instability, mindfulness, and increased anxiety levels. Leveraging Megan's years of experience as an anxiety coach, the episode goes deep into the distinction between therapy and life coaching, highlighting different approaches to different anxiety levels and conditions. Megan shares her holistic coaching approach for managing daily anxious moments and even guides in using therapy for dealing with past traumas.
Merging her expertise for creative individuals, Megan sheds light on the use of journaling as a tool to manage anxious thoughts, explaining how it can control brain activity. She encourages anyone dealing with self-harming thoughts to seek immediate professional help. The episode concludes with Megan inviting for further discussions on anxiety management strategies.
Megan’s Website: https://www.megandevito.com
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call or Text 988 (United States)
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Surviving hate comments as a creative can be tough. In this episode of The Success Palette, author Liz Bullard helps explain the emotional impact of negative online comments on creatives. We explore our personal experiences, offering practical advice on how to process and utilize criticism constructively, while maintaining our unique voice and passion.
We discuss the reasons why some individuals target our negativity towards creators, often emanating from personal insecurities or envy.The importance of distinguishing between beneficial and detrimental feedback, guiding listeners on how to consciously filter criticisms and use them as tools for growth, instead of allowing them to diminish one's creative message is of high importance.
Liz gives strategies to manage hurtful comments, like establishing boundaries, selectively engaging with feedback, and harnessing the power of positive affirmations. She shares tips for newbies on managing criticism and nurturing self-esteem, transforming a potentially traumatic experience into a catalyst for personal and creative growth.
The conversation goes into the relationship between self-esteem and creative outputs. It sheds light on the necessity of understanding one's creative process, the fundamental role of self-validation, and the influence of external validation. Our guest highlights the essence of self-awareness and intuition in managing critiques, making this episode a must-listen for every creative individual.
Lastly, the discussion goes towards the importance of creative communities, their role in sharing common struggles and their crucial contribution to personal growth. For apprehensive creators or those traumatized by past experiences, Liz lends invaluable advice on combating negative self-talk and setting personal goals.The Success Palette: https://thesuccesspalette.com
Liz's links: https://sleek.bio/lizbullardwritesProphecy Trilogy: New Moon — https://books2read.com/u/meX9PESnow Fall (FREE) — https://books2read.com/links/ubl/mlXGJM/
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In this episode of "The Success Palette", Jennifer Wright-Berryman, a dedicated mental health advocate, educator, and self-published author, discusses the pressing issue of suicide prevention in the creative community. We talk about the high suicide rates among artists and the importance of establishing genuine, diverse personal connections. This conversation highlights the value of constructing a healthy support systeme and the necessity of a "mental health toolbox".
Jennifer gives insights about the role social media plays in influencing our mental health, the risks of solely relying on social media for social connectivity and the paradoxical role it plays in shaping our sense of self-worth. We discuss the alarming impact of online validation on our emotional wellbeing and offer instructional counsel on managing expectations. From distinguishing emotional health from mental health, we provide practical solutions for preserving our mental wellbeing. We also delve into an enlightening exercise of post-validation based on social media interactions and the resilience required to endure the often harsh realities of the virtual world.
Lastly, the conversation turns to the concept of personal worth - explaining that it's not just about likes or follows, but how we engage with the world around us. We touch on enduring criticism, self-publishing, and managing mental health as a creative individual.
 
Suicide Hotline Info: https://988lifeline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call or Text 988 (United States)
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741741
Jennifer Website: 
https://jenniferwrightberryman.com
Jennifer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenlberry
 
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In this episode of "The Success Palette", branding expert Chris Vaglio joins me to talk about the power of personal branding for the creative entrepreneur. We discuss the importance of expressing our unique quirks to not only humanize us but notably distinguish us in the crowded creative industry. Chris shares an engaging account of how his personal interests led to engaging conversations about his business. 
Chris breaks down the term 'branding' into a process that feels personal and less corporate. The discussion also covers feedback's power, self-worth, pricing dynamics, negotiations, sales processes, content creation, audience nurturing, and many more. Gain insights on the importance of brand consistency, clear messaging, audience engagement, and flexibility in today's dynamic business landscape.
The episode navigates the dynamics of maintaining brand consistency while giving oneself the freedom to experiment. Discover the importance of understanding your craft, making a brand pivot, financial choices, and the fear of 'selling out'. Chris sheds light on the significance of individuality and maintaining alignment with your core values in branding.
Finally, Chris emphasizes how personal passions can influence your career and form key elements of your brand. The episode wraps up with an overview of Chris's upcoming FREE six-week workshop, designed to teach effective business management and earning skills. Tune into this insightful episode and unlock the various dimensions of personal branding in the world of business!
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