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From "Practical" Career to Full-Time Artist: Lacie Martinez on Motherhood, Grief, and Going For It
Painter and coach Lacie Martinez shares how she returned to painting, turned grief into purpose, and left her day job to go full time as an artist.
The Neuroscience of Art Therapy: Healing Creative Burnout with Leah Guzman
Discover the neuroscience of art therapy, how making art lowers cortisol, and simple ways to heal studio burnout with board-certified art therapist Leah Guzman.
Embracing Play, Shattering Art Rules, and Finding Creative Joy with Brandi Hofer
What if the biggest creative block you face isn't a lack of talent, but the invisible rules you were taught to follow? In this episode, Ekaterina Popova sits down with multidisciplinary artist, muralist, and educator Brandi Hofer for a raw and energizing conversation about breaking free from academic perfectionism. Brandi pulls back the curtain on why she stopped hiding her use of projectors, how she balances a massive creative output with raising three children, and why giving yourself permission to play is the ultimate career fuel.
Emily Jeffords on Selling Art Independently, Eco-Friendly Practices, and Authenticity
Discover how Emily Jeffords, an abstract impressionist painter, built a thriving art career outside traditional galleries. Learn her tips on pricing, marketing, eco-friendly art practices, and creating a fulfilling creative process in this inspiring Art & Cocktails podcast episode.

