Best Makeartyourliving Podcasts (2024)

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E160 | To Niche or Not To Niche? 12:38

9h ago12:38

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Should you stick to drawing one thing? Or creating art only using pencils? This is a topic that can make people really angry! I understand why because some people think that niching down artwork means focusing on one thing for the rest of your life and nothing else. But it doesn’t have to mean that. I saw someone share a post the other week saying,…

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E159 | Live Q&A - Why It's Important To Understand Why Your Art Matters 1:05:34

4d ago1:05:34

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Today’s podcast is a little different. I hosted it live and made it an open Q&A. I had no idea what we would talk about, which is always a nice surprise. The conversation ended up going in the direction of: What happens when you don’t quite believe you are good enough to write, make art, or whatever you create - and you feel you have extensive area…

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E158 | Making the Impossible Possible 27:11

25d ago27:11

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Have you ever felt like one of your goals is just impossible? A money goal you just can’t seem to achieve, or a level of standard in your work you just can’t get close to? Last week, I had an experience with a mattress that really got me thinking about how to make impossible goals possible. When you feel you repeatedly hit a wall, and then BAM - th…

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E157 | How To Deal With Scammers 16:40

29d ago16:40

16:40

Have you ever worried about falling victim to an online scam as an artist? We share a real story from our community about a member who fell victim to a scam but handled it with remarkable resilience. We discuss practical steps to identify and avoid scams, such as verifying email domains, checking for legitimate websites, requesting references, and …

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E156 | 10 X Your Goal And See If This Happens 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

In the book 10X Is Easier Than 2X by Dan Sullivan and another co-author, the idea of aiming for goals that are ten times larger than your current ones is explored. This concept challenges you to think and act on a much larger scale, whether it’s creating more artwork, earning more money, or collaborating with more people. Applying this to my own go…

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E155 | 3 Reasons You Are Not Hitting Your Goals And How To Change 13:34

2M ago13:34

13:34

I‘ve had the same big financial goal for the last 3 years, and for a long time, it has felt like I’m getting further away from it than closer to it. Have you ever experienced this? You set a financial, art-related or personal goal, and you just can’t seem to hit it. It might be that you want to make your first sale, be more visible, or make more mo…

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E154 | BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Book release date and in-person book launch details 14:47

3M ago14:47

14:47

The BIG day has arrived. The publication date of my book, Your Art Matters is 6th August. Our official book launch event is 16th August - we would love you to join us for this. In this episode, I share the importance of understanding why your art matters as it relates to the work you make, your purpose in life, who you connect with and how you sell…

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E153 | Is A Subscription Membership Right For Your Art? 23:33

3M ago23:33

23:33

Being paid to: Have a community of people around you. Make art all day. Use your studio space. Learn from you. Have a break. These are some of the ways you can create a membership platform where people pay you on a monthly, quarterly, 6 monthly, or annual basis. I know this sounds incredibly daunting and scary to many, as it did for me when I first…

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E152 | Becoming An Artist With Bonny Snowdon - LIVE 1:25:47

4M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Wow - this was a bumper LIVE episode as we talked with artist, Bonny Snowdon. Bonny broke down her whole journey from not making art in 30 years to self-taught, fully booked artist with thousands of students. Bonny kindly shared how she managed to increase her pricing by building a waitlist and managed to exit her fulltime job to fulltime artist wi…

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E151 | How To Make Extra Income From Your Creativity 56:57

4M ago56:57

56:57

This was a live podcast where I brought in my mentor, Stu McLaren. We talked about my past and how Stu has impacted my life in the most profound way ever. We talk about how you can use your creativity to impact others and make money at the same time. Imagine being paid to make art? With money coming in month after month. I get paid to make art, and…

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E150 | The Free Training That Changed My Life And Income 20:45

4M ago20:45

20:45

In today’s podcast, I set out to talk in-depth about how a free training I took back in 2016 changed my life in the most profound way. Although I do talk about it - I don’t go into detail as I find it emotional to talk about. To think that back in 2016, when I signed up for a free workshop with Stu McLaren, and how my life is unrecognisable now mov…

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E149 | How My Son Sold His First Artwork 16:13

4M ago16:13

16:13

My son was getting quite angry and upset as he wanted to buy an Xbox but didn’t have the money. We can all relate, I am sure - there are many things I want but don’t have the money :) So, our motto is every problem has a solution - and so we created a project plan and worked out how he could earn the money. He decided to sell his art and we broke d…

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E148 | Your Mistakes are Adding More Value to Your Art 16:08

5M ago16:08

16:08

What if I told you the mistakes you make are increasing the value of your art? We often disregard our mistakes, which can impact our confidence negatively. Yet, our trials and errors are what make our art great. This is what I talk about in today’s episode. What if you are a beginner? With no trials and errors? Does this devalue your work?? Nope, I…

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E147 | Making Art that sells 13:55

5M ago13:55

13:55

Making art that sells - a term some people love and for some it brings feelings of guilt, shame and a sense of selling your soul. This week, I explore this topic as it relates to making art with the intention of selling. For me two primary considerations contribute towards sales: Making art (or anything) that is like you - by this I mean leaning in…

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E146 | Bringing your Art to life 9:43

5M ago9:43

9:43

I remember looking at my painting and wondering what was wrong with my creation. It didn't seem right, but I couldn't determine why. It was like when I had found an inspirational image and tried to replicate what I saw but failed miserably. I've taken courses in drawing, acrylic, life drawing, watercolour, textiles, collage, ceramics - the list goe…

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E145 | Artist Talk - Success since becoming a member of United ArtSpace 1:04:24

6M ago1:04:24

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A wonderful talk with artists as we delve into the success they have experienced since working with us. We discuss hoe they use the Best Year Yet process and how their journeys have evolved over the years from taking action. Lisa shared how she was shaking like a leaf when it came to sharing her only drawing with us - this was 3 years ago. Today, L…

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E144 | How other artists design their lives using Best Year Yet 1:06:57

6M ago1:06:57

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A wonderful live podcast episode where we bring in artists who share how they plan their year ahead. We talk about having goals, not having goal, having a calendar, not having a calendar and all the different ways you can adapt our best Year Yet training to design your life in your own way. A super session if you are keen to do more of what you lov…

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E143 | The art of getting what you want 46:35

6M ago46:35

46:35

I know this title may make some people feel uncomfortable - those who give give give and never put themselves first, for example. However, when we break this down - it’s simply connecting with what truly matters in life and focusing on this. You can do more of what makes you happy. It’s not about greed or hurting people along the way so we can sati…

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E142 | Reflecting on 2023 together - Recorded Live 1:06:36

7M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Let’s reflect on 2023 together. One of the best ways to move forward and achieve success is by reflecting and today’s podcast was recorded live. We took time to: Consider what you want and don’t want. Get clear on what you really want in 2024. Learn from mistakes and from what went well. Most of all, paying attention to how far you have come. When …

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E141 | Happy New Year: 2024 20:08

7M ago20:08

20:08

Last year I bought a house, which was a big deal for me. As a single parent, who used to be in masses of debt and unemployed for years - to get to this point today in my life is mind blowing. For years I struggled and found life difficult. Art was my saviour. Art has taught me so much and that is why I am so passionate about helping others understa…

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E140 | I want you to always be happy, but that's not going to happen 7:49

7M ago7:49

7:49

In this final Vlogast of 2023, I want to wish you a very healthy and ‘happy’ end to the year. I know it’s not an easy time for some people. I was reflecting on how I want everyone to be happy. I want my members, followers, children, friends, family - all to be happy. I strive to make people happy and fulfilled, but this isn’t always possible. It’s …

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E139 | Making connections with no expectation 5:28

7M ago5:28

5:28

I always say you are one person away from an opportunity. Suvi is a UAS HUb member and last week, she shared her surprise as she was invited to exhibit next year, and it came from a simple act with no expectations. Suvi had created some lovely cards featuring her artwork and decided to give them to local shop owners as a seasonal greeting. One of t…

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E138 | The 3 most important questions to ask yourself 9:00

8M ago9:00

9:00

When you begin to take control of your life to feel more fulfilled and happy, you often realise it’s not about the house, the amount you earn or the studio you have. These goals are great, but true fulfilment comes from inside. I know this can sound a little wishy washy, but this has been the biggest lesson towards me finding tons of contentment an…

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E137 | The view of a few 6:42

8M ago6:42

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Your art won’t sell You should paint flowers, you will make more money You are not good enough People aren’t buying art right now Have you ever taken a different direction because of the view of a few?? By this, I mean a couple of people out of the billions of people in the world gave their view, which diminished your dream—diminishing your confide…

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E136 | How do you really want to live your life? 13:04

8M ago13:04

13:04

If you could live on your own terms with no money, worries, or responsibilities- how would you be REALLY living?? It amazes me how many people live a life they think they should live. Myself included. I fall into the trap year after year of making decisions based on what is expected or what I think others will like. I intentionally reframe this thi…

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E135 | Chill and prosper - Money talk 21:23

8M ago21:23

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I went to an event recently called ‘Chill and Prosper’ by Denise Duffield Thomas. Denise has a book out with the same name. We spent 2 whole days talking about money. I cried, laughed, felt confused, and gained clarity - it was an incredible 2 days of focusing on my money mindset, and I am excited to share my insights with you. In today’s episode, …

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E134 | Is it time to give up? 14:24

9M ago14:24

14:24

How do you know when it’s time to give up on a dream/goal or mission??? The feeling of giving up can arise from many situations, such as: Working on the same project for a long time At a crossroads and not sure which way to turn, A dream you have been following for a while. You don’t seem to be getting anywhere. Many times in my life, I have wonder…

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E133 | Fake it till you make it 6:44

9M ago6:44

6:44

There have been many times in my life that I fake how I feel and think to push myself to the next level. If I didn’t do this, I don’t think I would be sat here writing to you today. In our 7 Keys program we have been exploring mindset a lot, and people are starting to push out of their comfort zones. This is what I share in today’s episode…

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E132 | Why I have been feeling like a failure: Lessons from Nashville 23:22

9M ago23:22

23:22

Have you ever had moments when you feel like everything is going wrong? Everything you touch seems to turn into a disaster?? I had been experiencing this lately, so many things going wrong that I started to spiral and feel I couldn’t take much more. I went to see my friend, Sharon in floods of tears. In today’s episode I share a huge epiphany that …

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E131 | Are you feeling burnt out? 8:24

9M ago8:24

8:24

I have been feeling burnt out recently - do you know the feeling?? When it feels like your head is in hundreds of different places, everything is coming at you at once. It feels like you can’t catch your breath. I share in today’s episode how I have been feeling this way and how I am overcoming it. Enjoy…

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E130 | Don't spoil what you have now 9:04

10M ago9:04

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“ Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for” - Epicurus But, what if we have big dreams?? Is it wrong to focus on them??? Striking the balance between keeping your feet on the ground and aiming for the stars is what I talk about in today’s episode. We can o…

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E129 - What you can do within 60 seconds 5:03

10M ago5:03

5:03

If I asked you to carve out 60 seconds this week, what would you do in that time?? How would you spend it?? We often allocate an hour or a day on tasks, but what if you allocate just one minute? What could you achieve within one minute? How would you choose to utilise that precious 60 seconds? Maybe this is the time for you to allocate 60 seconds a…

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E128 | Should you share the meaning behind your artwork? 14:24

10M ago14:24

14:24

For some artists, sharing everything about their artistic journey feels natural. They lay bare their motivations, inspirations, and the intricate details of their creative process. Others prefer to reveal only a small fragment of their "why," leaving much to the imagination. Then there are those who choose to share very little, allowing their audie…

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E127 | 7 Keys Alumni Art Talk - How they created success using the 7 key framework 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

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By Michelle Lloyd

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E126 | From Redundant To Full-Time Artist with Ronelle Reid 1:04:28

11M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Join Michelle and award-winning artist Ronelle Reid as they talk about how Ronelle transitioned from being made redundant from her work to becoming a full-time artist. Ronelle also shares her tips on getting grants, how to network and find your WHO, plus some golden information on what artist residencies are. This was a live recording, so in some p…

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E125 | From dreaming of a solo show, to making it a reality - Behind the Sketchbook with Jenny Stevenson 31:08

11M ago31:08

31:08

Collage and book artist Jenny Stevenson joins us to share her experience working through our 7 Keys framework. She shares how she: Developed her voice Dreamt of a solo show and made it happen Sold her marketing material and sold out in one day We had a great discussion about Jenny's journey over the years and how she now has lots of opportunities c…

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E124 | The Meaning of Making Art Your Living 55:13

11M ago55:13

55:13

JOIN MICHELLE FOR A LIVE PODCAST RECORDING! This week, Michelle recorded a bumper live podcast episode to kick off the Make Art Your Living Workshops that start on Thursday, 7th September. In this episode, Michelle explores the meaning of Making Art Your Living, says hello to people joining live in the chat, shares their comments and takes a few qu…

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E123 | How Do You Stand Out From The Crowd? 13:48

11M ago13:48

13:48

Isn’t it frustrating when you post to Instagram and only a few people see your post? My friend, Jay Kingman from Aniko Branding, did an experiment recently and posted to Instagram, and only 5 people out of 3500 people saw his post!! He posted the same post to Linkedin and over 1000 people saw it. So, how do you stand out in today’s world? I talk ab…

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E122 | Who do you need to be to gain the success you want? 15:02

11M ago15:02

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As I have been delving into my creativity recently it has left me feeling vulnerable. I am delving into a new way of making art and am very conscious of my lack of ‘skill’ and where I want to be. I am also writing my heart out as my book's words finally flow. This burst of creative energy has had me feeling all the feels. Not directly about the wor…

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E121 | So What? Why Should We Care About Your Art? 9:58

12M ago9:58

9:58

Why should we care about your art? Ouch. This can be a hard question to swallow. I was given this advice recently: whenever I write a headline or have something I want to present to the world, I should ask the question, ‘So What?’ This golden advice can help you: Communicate with others Get clear on what to say yes and no to Convert sales Discover …

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E120 | Lessons From A Milk Carton: Q&Q 7:19

12M ago7:19

7:19

I sat at the kitchen table and as all was quiet in the house, I had time to sit and contemplate. I poured my oat milk onto my cereal and read the milk carton before me for the first time in years! The milk carton shared a tip: How to be curious by using the Q&Q method. Asking a curious question and answering by asking another curious question. I lo…

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E119 |Today Is Going To Be The Best Day Of Your Year 4:55

12M ago4:55

4:55

Life is a tapestry of highs and lows, triumphs and tribulations. It can be difficult to see beyond the pain and frustration during our most challenging moments. During these trying times, we are pushed to our limits and tested in ways we never imagined. While we may get caught in the whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties, it's important to rememb…

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E118 | The One Change You Can Make Today That Will Impact Where You Are 5 Years From Now 7:00

1y ago7:00

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I recall times when I wanted to do something, but it felt so far out of reach that I procrastinated or felt frustrated that I wasn’t getting anywhere. One of those times was setting up United ArtSpace, and it annoyed me that I never had time to work on my dream. I was pushed and pulled in all directions. Then I made one simple change. A change that…

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E117 | Who Can You Turn To 10:30

1y ago10:30

10:30

As artists, we often face unique challenges and moments of uncertainty. In those moments, we must have a network of individuals we can turn to - an S.O.S. list. This episode delves into the power of having trusted allies who can provide guidance, support, and encouragement during those times of need. Just like we have a list of people we turn to wh…

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E116 | The Power of Now 8:02

1y ago8:02

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In our fast-paced lives, it's all too easy to get caught up in the worries of the future or dwell on the regrets of the past, inadvertently neglecting the present moment—the very source of our creative potential. In this episode, we delve deep into mindfulness teachings, exploring how grounding ourselves in the present moment can elevate our artist…

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E115 | Focus on what you don't have, and you will never have enough 5:45

1y ago5:45

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Be thankful for what you have, and you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you’ll never have enough. - Oprah Winfrey Today I have recorded a super short episode and will do so for the next few weeks as a MINDSET MINUTES series. The aim is to give you a small action each week to help you make a change in your life for t…

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E114 | Living A Life By Design Not Default 6:11

1y ago6:11

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Have you ever felt like you're living a life on autopilot? Going through the motions day after day, but deep down, something feels off? Well, you're not alone. Many of us find ourselves drifting along the current of societal norms and expectations, but what if we could change that? What if we can consciously design a life that aligns with our value…

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E113 | How Can You Find More Time To Work On Your Goals? 8:33

1y ago8:33

8:33

If only I had more time, it would make such a difference. I would be able to keep on top of my house work, finish my book, spend more time with friends, exercise more - the list goes on!!! We either need to cut back on what we add to the ‘to-do’ list, or we need to use our time wisely. As I prepare for our Mid-Year Best Year Yet workshop in 26th Ju…

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E112 | Half Way Through The Year! What? Really? Nooooo 5:13

1y ago5:13

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We are fast approaching the midway point towards this year, halfway through the year, can you believe how fast the time is going? I want to talk today about how I'm starting to get ready for planning the rest of the year and how you can too. So as we approach the midpoint, I like to do a mid-year review. And in fact, I'm going to be doing a free wo…

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E111 | Realising the Colours of Disconnect After Relocating 10:46

1y ago10:46

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After moving house recently, I realised that I had been living in my previous home with serious self-doubt, fear and wild stories that held me captive. In today's episode, I shed light on how easily we become trapped in the monotonous cycles of life, often failing to recognise the profound impact that an unsatisfying situation can have on our overa…

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