Unraveling the Uncomfortable: Artists and Our Relationship with Money

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 4 of Art Is... a podcast for artists, where we brainstorm the future of the art world and the creative industries.In this week's thought-provoking episode, Isotta and Lauryn delve into the complex relationship between artists and money, unraveling the stigmas and discomfort surrounding financial freedom.They encourage listeners to challenge themselves by examining their own notions of financial freedom and question what it truly means to them. By deconstructing the barriers and embracing the stigmas, artists can gain a clearer understanding of their financial goals, personal aspirations, and emotional well-being.Isotta and Lauryn shed light on the common fixation artists have with specific monetary milestones, such as aiming for a certain yearly income or monthly earnings. They emphasize the importance of shifting the focus from these arbitrary numbers and instead exploring the underlying motivations behind these desires.Moreover, they tackle the fixation on follower count and urge artists to introspectively evaluate their intentions behind wanting a certain number of followers. By understanding the underlying motivations, artists can align their goals with their true desires and aspirations.Isotta and Lauryn delve into the deeper WHY behind these financial and follower-related goals, encouraging artists to reflect on the connection between money, happiness, and fulfillment. They explore the complexities of finding a balance between financial stability and artistic satisfaction, challenging the notion that money is the sole determinant of success.To transform artists' relationships with money, Lauryn shares three fundamental principles. These principles provide a framework for cultivating an abundance and peaceful mindset, enabling artists to navigate their financial journey with confidence and intention. Drawing from Lauryn's personal experiences with her clients, she discusses practical strategies to implement these principles and achieve financial well-being.The episode concludes with a teaser for next week's episode, featuring creative financial coach Ryan Roi. Listeners can look forward to gaining insights and guidance on how to navigate the financial aspects of their artistic careers effectively.Join Isotta and Lauryn in this essential conversation as they unravel the complexities surrounding artists' relationship with money, share transformative strategies for financial freedom, and explore the connection between abundance, peace of mind, and artistic fulfillment.Make sure to subscribe to Art Is... a podcast for artists to catch all future episodes, and don't forget to leave a review and share it with fellow artists who could benefit from these empowering conversations.Topics coveredDeconstructing artists' discomfort with money - leaning into the stigmas and asking yourself what does financial freedom look like for you? Goal setting: financial, personal and ‘feelings’ goalsFixation with a certain sum of money (100k year or 10k month) instead of asking yourself Fixation with a certain number of followers WHY do you want to make x amount of money or have a certain number of followers Money vs happiness and fulfilment 3 fundamental principles to transform your relationship with money Abundance and peace mindset and Lauryn’s experience with herself and her clients Attitude of gratitudeIntro to next week’s episode with creative financial coach Ryan Roi Resources Mentioned: Curated Splash “Unlocking Wealth and Abundance: Three Spiritual Principles to Transform Your Relationship with Money” https://www.curatedsplash.com/blog/2023/7/10/unlocking-wealth-and-abundance-three-spiritual-principles Susan Hensel “Productivity In the Studio’ https://susanhenselprojects.com/free-artist-resources/ The Alchemist Novel by Paulo CoelhoRyan Roi Financial Coach https://www.instagram.com/ryanroitattoo/?hl=en TASCHEN Publishing https://www.taschen.com/en/ Free Career Values & Motivations Guide: https://www.curatedsplash.com/shop Free Career Clarity Starter Kit for Creatives: https://www.curatedsplash.com/starter-kit-landing-pageLearn more about our partner ART MO: https://artmo.com/Follow along @artmo__Article about Isotta, Art Is… & ARTMO https://artmo.com/buzz/artmo-introduces-its-new-partner-art-is-podcast Learn more and read transcripts at https://www.artispodcast.com/Follow the podcast at @artispodcastLearn more about Isotta at @isottapage and see her work http://www.isottapage.com/Learn more about Lauryn @curatedsplash and her work https://www.curatedsplash.com/Original music by Black Wonder TwinsFollow them @blackwondertwinsDonate to the podcast https://app.redcircle.com/shows/375bbc0d-c052-4330-b73b-aad1ba5ed2d9/sponsorSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/art-is/donations