Everyday Talent Podcast: Recent Episodes
Betty Xie
An award winning podcast for creatives sick of aimless hustles and seeking new ways grow their career, practice, and business on their own terms. We connect with creatives who are rewriting the definition of success. If you’re wondering how to make a breakthrough in your creative career, you’ve come to the right place.
Have you ever felt that nagging feeling that something's just not right in your career? That maybe you're on the wrong path, even if it's one you've invested time and effort into? Today's guest, Nedda Sarshar, knows that feeling all too well. Once on the path to becoming a lawyer, Nedda made a bold leap to follow her passion for filmmaking.
Nedda's journey is a testament to the power of trusting your gut and embracing uncertainty. She shares her experiences navigating the challenges of career reinvention, from facing societal expectations to finding stability while pursuing her creative dreams. Nedda's story reminds us that it's never too late to listen to your inner voice and create a career that truly fulfills you.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 02:45 - Nedda's Early Career Aspirations and Challenges
- 07:30 - The Importance of Trusting Your Gut and Carving Your Own Path
- 15:30 - The Impact of Honesty on Nedda's Writing
- 19:00 - Navigating the Transition from Law to Filmmaking
- 26:30 - Balancing a Day Job with Creative Pursuits
- 35:00 - The Importance of Stability and Flexibility in a Creative Career
- 42:00 - Nedda's Film "Unibrow" and Future Aspirations
- 49:30 - How to Connect with Nedda
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it on our Youtube Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@bettyxcoach
About Nedda:
Nedda Sarshar is an Irani-Canadian writer and filmmaker based out of the Greater Toronto Area. Her work has garnered international and national recognition. Her short film, Unibrow, is an Oscar-eligible film that won Best Jury Award for Live Action at the New York International Children Film Festival and has been accepted to other Academy-Award and Canadian Screen Award Qualifying film festivals. Nedda is the recipient of the Outstanding Female Filmmaker Award at the McMinnville Festival and the winner of Reel Asian Film Festival's So You Think You Can Pitch Contest. Her first short film, Rachel and Raha, won Best Short Film at the Toronto LGBT Film Festival and Best LGBT Film at the Toronto Short Film Festival. She is also a published writer, with her poetry recognized in the Best Canadian Poetry series and her short story, Soap, shortlisted for the Peter Hinchcliffe's Short Fiction Award. She loves telling stories about diasporas, identity crisis’ and star-crossed lovers.
Connect with Nedda:
Website: http://www.neddasarshar.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedsjan/?hl=en
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9862212/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
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I am taking a brief hiatus for the summer and recharge. We’ll be back in the fall with more hot takes on creative career. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to you for your continued support and engagement. Stay tuned, stay creative, and enjoy your summer!
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Enjoy your summer, and we can't wait to reconnect with you soon!
Have you ever wondered how therapists manage their busy schedules and avoid burnout? In this episode of Start Your Day With, I chat with Vera Cheng,a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. Vera shares her experience transitioning from long, exhausting workdays to a more structured schedule that prioritizes her well-being.
Tune in to learn from Vera's experience and gain valuable insights for your own journey.
About Vera:
Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 years of devoted work in mental health and racialized communities, she is a leading expert in mental health and anti-Asian racism, featured in renowned media outlets such as CBC NEWS, CP24 and CTV NEWS. In addition, she partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and featured in a provincial mental health campaign.
As a Chinese-Canadian immigrant, she has honed her practice beyond therapy sessions into community engagement, advocacy and fighting against Asian hate. She is passionate about mental health awareness, primarily through anxiety, which she has struggled with. Sharing her journey helps reduce mental health stigma in the hopes of helping others overcome their struggles, too.
Talk Therapy with Vera is deeply rooted in the "Healing Lens," with the anti-oppressive framework addressing anti-Asian racism through attachment, client-centred, self-compassionate and trauma-informed approaches. she engages with her clients collaboratively and empathically to improve their self-awareness and make positive, goal-directed life changes.
Connect with Vera and Work in Culture:
Website: https://talktherapywithvera.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera
Facebook: https://facebook.com/talktherapy.with.vera
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vera-cheng-rsw
Email: info@talktherapywithvera.com
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
What's the difference between coaching and therapy? When is it best to seek therapy support, and when is it best to seek career coaching support?
I've certainly talked about this before, but I've always been curious about how a therapist would articulate the difference. So I invited Vera Cheng, a registered social worker, psychotherapist, and founder of Talk Therapy with Vera, to share her expertise. In this episode, Vera opens up about her own healing journey and shares some really practical insights on how intergenerational trauma shows up in our career and life difficulties. We discuss how to distinguish between the healing work that we need to do going back to our childhood and how we can carry forward and get support.
If you're struggling with intergenerational trauma, or if you're just curious about the difference between coaching and therapy, this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:01 What's the difference between coaching and therapy?
- 04:02 Vera's work as a therapist
- 06:17 Intergenerational trauma at work
- 08:51 Vera's healing journey
- 10:59 What does the healing process look like?
- 12:45 How to distinguish discomfort from being triggered
- 14:44 Building trust in a therapeutic relationship
- 16:58 Common trends in healing needs for Gen Z and millennials
- 19:38 Vera's mental health journey
- 22:59 Difference between a career coach and a therapist
- 27:41 What's next for Vera?
About Vera:
Vera Cheng is a registered social worker, psychotherapist, seasoned speaker, and the founder of Talk Therapy with Vera. With over 15 years of devoted work in mental health and racialized communities, she is a leading expert in mental health and anti-Asian racism, featured in renowned media outlets such as CBC NEWS, CP24 and CTV NEWS. In addition, she partnered with the Canadian Mental Health Association and featured in a provincial mental health campaign.
Talk Therapy with Vera is deeply rooted in the "Healing Lens," with the anti-oppressive framework addressing anti-Asian racism through attachment, client-centred, self-compassionate and trauma-informed approaches. she engages with her clients collaboratively and empathically to improve their self-awareness and make positive, goal-directed life changes.
Connect with Vera and Work in Culture:
Website: https://talktherapywithvera.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/talktherapy.with.vera
Facebook: https://facebook.com/talktherapy.with.vera
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vera-cheng-rsw
Email: info@talktherapywithvera.com
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Subscribe to my e-news: Gentle Signals
https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
How do you create work-life balance as a creative professional? In this minisode, Start Your Day With, we're chatting with Stephanie Draker, a Toronto-based arts manager, about her daily routines and rituals. Stephanie shares how she balances the demands of her work with her personal life, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing self-care, and staying connected to her creative purpose.
Tune in for practical tips and inspiration on how to create a fulfilling and sustainable work-life balance in the arts.
About Stephanie:
Stephanie is a Toronto-based arts manager. Over the last 16 years she has worked at several prominent arts organizations and heritage institutions developing and implementing strategic projects and programs for a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders. Stephanie joined the Work in Culture team in 2015 and has since worked on numerous initiatives to support the career advancement of artists and arts workers throughout Ontario and beyond.
Connect with Stephanie and Work in Culture:
Website: https://workinculture.ca/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/workinculture
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinculture.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workinculture
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@workinculture
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workinculture/ and https://ca.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedraker
Email: stephaniedraker@workinculture.ca
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
How do you navigate the twist and turns of a creative career?
It's not uncommon for artists to find themselves wearing multiple hats, shifting between creative roles and arts administration. My guest today, Stephanie Draker, shares her inspiring journey from being a working artist to becoming a successful arts manager. Stephanie's story is a testament to the power of transferable skills, resilience, and embracing the unexpected.
Tune in to this episode to gain valuable insights into navigating career transitions in the arts, discover the importance of transferable skills, and find inspiration in Stephanie's journey of resilience and passion
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00:00 Intro
- 00:01:56 Stephanie's Career Journey
- 00:04:02 Twists and Turns in Stephanie's Career
- 00:09:00 Moments of Transition to Arts Management
- 00:11:18 Stephanie's Role at Work in Culture
- 00:12:11 Common Pain Points Faced by Artists
- 00:15:32 Staying Energized and Motivated
- 00:18:22 Work in Culture's Role in the Future of Work
- 00:22:50 The Entrepreneurial Spirit in the Arts
- 00:23:46 Advice for Entering the Arts Sector
- 00:28:06 The Love-Hate Relationship with the Arts
- 00:28:27 How to Connect with Work in Culture
About Stephanie:
Stephanie is a Toronto-based arts manager. Over the last 16 years she has worked at several prominent arts organizations and heritage institutions developing and implementing strategic projects and programs for a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders. Stephanie joined the Work in Culture team in 2015 and has since worked on numerous initiatives to support the career advancement of artists and arts workers throughout Ontario and beyond.
Connect with Stephanie and Work in Culture:
Website: https://workinculture.ca/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/workinculture
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workinculture.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workinculture
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@workinculture
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workinculture/ and https://ca.linkedin.com/in/stephaniedraker
Email: stephaniedraker@workinculture.ca
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Subscribe to my e-news: Gentle Signals
https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Join me in this mini =-episode of “Start Your Day with…” as I sit down with the incredible Javelin, a multi-talented creative who juggles coaching, film industry advocacy, and acting. Javelin shares their secrets to crafting an intentional workday that embraces flexibility and prioritizes well-being.
About Javelin:
Javelin Laurence is a Coach, Educator, and Storyteller with a special interest in neurodivergent world building. They consider themselves an alchemist, transmuting the raw material of life into something uniquely their own, and are passionate about working with humans who live outside the box. Javelin brings over a decade of experience as an actor and storyteller to their coaching work, along with a Diploma in Life Skills Coaching and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. They also are proudly neurodivergent and trans-nonbinary, bringing this lived experience into their work as a coach, ensuring that they create a safe space that works with unique identities instead of against them. They have a special interest in working with late-diagnosed ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD. As an eccentric professor type, they embrace their own idiosyncrasy, and champion others to do the same.
Connect with Javelin:
Website: www.alchemy-coaching.ca
Instagrams: @alchemydivergencecoaching @javelinlaurence
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Have you ever felt like you're not allowed to have more than one passion? Or that you have to choose just one creative endeavour to be successful? If so, this episode is for you. My guest today is Javelin, an actor, coach, educator, and storyteller. Javelin knows firsthand what it's like to feel like you have to choose just one path. For years, they focused solely on their acting career, believing that was the only way to be successful. But eventually, they gave themselves the permission to break the perceived norm and pursue more than one path.
In this episode, Javelin shares their story of how they embraced their multifaceted self and built a career that is uniquely their own. They also share some valuable insights on how to coach and work with neurodivergent humans.
If you're a multi-passionate creative or artist, or if you're simply curious about how to embrace your whole self, this episode is a must-listen. Javelin's story is sure to inspire and empower you to create a career that is truly fulfilling.
Ever felt the thrill of ditching the 9-to-5 for the freedom of freelancing, only to realize it's not all rainbows and butterflies? If your creative hustle is feeling more like a never-ending grind, you're not alone. I've been there, and so have many of the amazing creatives I work with. But here's the good news: freelancing doesn't have to be another soul-sucking job.
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the three telltale signs that your freelancing career is veering into toxic territory. We're talking about the burnout, the financial stress, and the nagging feeling that you're not truly in control. If you're a creative freelancer feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning your path, this episode is for you. It's a candid conversation about the challenges we often face, but more importantly, it's a roadmap to creating a fulfilling and sustainable freelance career that truly nourishes your creative soul.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:00) - Freelancing as a Toxic Job
- (05:04) - Signs of a Toxic Freelance Career
- (10:00) - Managing Time
- (12:00) - Effort and Return on Investment
- (16:00) - Mental Space Boundaries
- (22:00) - Seasonal Time Management
- (33:00) - Income as Business Revenue
- (39:00) - Creating Your Work Culture
- (46:00) - Transitioning Back to a Job
- (49:36) - Structural Integrity of Your Practice
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/fw8Yh4AwtOk
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Sign up for my newsletter Gentle Signals for regular and raw reflection on the creative path:
https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
In this episode of Start Your Day with a Creative, I sit down with the amazing Cristal Buemi to explore her daily routine and how she stays inspired and productive. From her morning rituals to her end-of-day practices, Cristal offers a glimpse into how she structures her workweek and maintains her creative energy. Whether she's teaching, working on personal projects, or taking care of client work, Cristal's approach to balancing her diverse roles is both insightful and inspiring.
About Cristal:
Cristal Buemi is a Puerto Rican Canadian multidisciplinary artist (stop motion animation, video art, photography, collage and digital design). Her work pushes frame by frame boundaries by exploring the materiality and inherent beauty found in the minutia, through an experimental, and ecological lens. Her collaborative and individual works have been exhibited worldwide including: Animac, Harbourfront Centre’s CoMotion Festival, Fashion Art Toronto, and broadcasted on AMC and HBO. Cristal’s passion for creative expression has enabled her involvement in art education with various organizations such as OCADU, TIFF, TAIS, North York Arts, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada. Supporting a diverse group of participants in the advancement of their own creative practices. Most recently, she co-founded Frame by Frame, a research and programming initiative that through the magic of stop motion animation creates flexible and adaptive artistic opportunities accessible to participants of all abilities.
Connect with Cristal:
Instagram: @cristalclear_
Website: cristalbuemi.com
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Have you ever felt trapped in a career that drains your creativity rather than fuels it? Meet Cristal Buemi, a Puerto Rican-Canadian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans from stop motion animation, video art, photography to collage and digital design. In this episode, I chat with Cristal about her incredible journey of career transformation. Cristal shares her early experiences working in broadcast TV, the challenges she faced, and the pivotal moment when she realized her true calling lay elsewhere. We dive deep into how she navigated this transition, found her artistic voice, and built a thriving creative career that feeds her soul. Tune in to hear how Cristal turned her career around and learn how you can do the same.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Introduction to Cristal Buemi
- 03:00 Early Career in Broadcast TV
- 10:50 Realizing Her True Calling
- 17:30 Overcoming Challenges
- 22:40 The Importance of Community
- 30:00 Balancing Multiple Roles
- 40:00 Self-Care and Sustainability
- 52:00 Final Advice and Encouragement
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/mcmG5NYGZ_g
About Cristal:
Cristal Buemi is a Puerto Rican Canadian multidisciplinary artist (stop motion animation, video art, photography, collage and digital design). Her work pushes frame by frame boundaries by exploring the materiality and inherent beauty found in the minutia, through an experimental, and ecological lens. Her collaborative and individual works have been exhibited worldwide including: Animac, Harbourfront Centre’s CoMotion Festival, Fashion Art Toronto, and broadcasted on AMC and HBO. Cristal’s passion for creative expression has enabled her involvement in art education with various organizations such as OCADU, TIFF, TAIS, North York Arts, and Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada. Supporting a diverse group of participants in the advancement of their own creative practices. Most recently, she co-founded Frame by Frame, a research and programming initiative that through the magic of stop motion animation creates flexible and adaptive artistic opportunities accessible to participants of all abilities.
Connect with Cristal:
Instagram: @cristalclear_
Website: cristalbuemi.com
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Subscribe to my e-news: Gentle Signals
https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Today, we're chatting with Kar, also known as sketchykarr, who juggles her role as an illustrator and running a unique bottle shop in London. In this new episode of Start Your Day with a Creative, Kar shares insights into her non-typical weeks that blend job hunting, managing her business, and finding time for creativity.
Listen in to learn how Kar starts her day to fuel her creativity, the strategies she uses to wind down, and her personal tips for getting into the creative zone. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or artist, you'll find practical advice on balancing a busy life while staying true to your creative spirit.
About Kar:
Kar is a holistic marketer, creative, and small business owner based in London, UK. Despite her over 9 years of experience in the drinks and startup industry, she is perhaps better known as aspiring illustrator and storyteller "sketchykarr."
As sketchykarr, Kar creates art inspired by her cross-cultural upbring and HongKonger heritage. She uses humour to create cute, and sometimes crude, art to promote Cantonese culture and to discuss deeper societal issues.
As co-founder and co-owner of Delay No More, Kar runs a bottle shop with her brother that focuses on low-intervention wines, craft spirits, and snacks from local businesses. You can find the shop (and her dog) in Bermondsey, London.
Connect with Kar:
Instagram: @sketchykarr
Website: sketchykarr.com
Email: hi@sketchykarr.com
Kar’s bottleshop: https://www.instagram.com/delaynomore.bs/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Are you at a crossroads in your career, feeling stuck or unfulfilled? This episode explores the challenges and rewards of reinventing one's career with artist and small business owner Kar Wong. In this episode, Kar opens up about the highs and lows of leaving a stable job to pursue her creative and entrepreneurial aspirations. She shares the reality of managing a growing art account on social media, the complexities of working with family in a new business, and the ongoing challenges of aligning personal identity with professional life.
If you're an aspiring artist, creative, or anyone considering a career change, listen to this episode to gain insights and inspiration from Kar's experiences.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Introduction to Kar Wong (sketchykarr)
- 02:22 Career Transition to Freelancing and Launching "Delay No More" Bottle Shop
- 10:09 Story behind sketchykarr’s content
- 14:10 Navigating Job Market and Corporate Challenges
- 23:44 Personal and Professional Growth
- 47:56 Future Aspirations and Projects
About Kar:
Kar is a holistic marketer, creative, and small business owner based in London, UK. Despite her over 9 years of experience in the drinks and startup industry, she is perhaps better known as aspiring illustrator and storyteller "sketchykarr."
As sketchykarr, Kar creates art inspired by her cross-cultural upbring and HongKonger heritage. She uses humour to create cute, and sometimes crude, art to promote Cantonese culture and to discuss deeper societal issues.
As co-founder and co-owner of Delay No More, Kar runs a bottle shop with her brother that focuses on low-intervention wines, craft spirits, and snacks from local businesses. You can find the shop (and her dog) in Bermondsey, London.
Connect with Kar:
Instagram: @sketchykarr
Website: sketchykarr.com
Email: hi@sketchykarr.com
Kar’s bottleshop: https://www.instagram.com/delaynomore.bs/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Subscribe to my e-news: Gentle Signals
https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Join me for an in-person workshop about exploring what flow means for you and how you can practice to access flow in your day to day.
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In the first episode of the new season, I am going to share with you the 5 key tips to mindfully reinvent your career. These are tried and tested tips that I’ve used with my coaching clients when supporting them to go through a major career change or switch.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 4:31 Embracing Mindful Reinvention
- 10:21 Dangers of Reinvention
- 12:20 Key Tips on Mindful Reinvention
- 13:54 Tip 1: Don’t burn everything down
- 16:38 Tip 2: Dare to dream
- 21:05 Tip 3: Broaden your perspective
- 26:52 Tip 4: Tell your story like you're telling your friend's story
- 31:37 Tip 5: Give yourself a buffer
- 35:26 Recap
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/YU_xzE4R9hk
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Sign up for my newsletter Gentle Signals for regular and raw reflection on the creative path:
https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
I am back from travels and bringing back to you a new beginning of the podcast. On Season 2 of the Everyday Talent Podcast, we are thinking, talking, and exploring a much needed topic: career reinvention.
Stay tuned for more episodes to come.
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
On this bonus episode, the table is turned and I am being interviewed by Cheryl Lau, coach and host of the Thought Leader Club podcast. I open up about the experiences of quitting in my life and career journey. For the first time on the podcast, I take you back - way back - to my back story of how I chose the creative path, and my struggle between choosing that seems to be sure path to “success”, and what I truly wanted to do.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 06:55 From Pressure to Freedom: Navigating Career Paths Post-Immigration
- 10:51 Reframing Success: The Shift from External to Internal Goals
- 14:12 The Courage to Shift: Making Major Career Changes
- 34:38 Entrepreneurial Journey: Embracing Risk and Identity
- 44:22 The Art of Quitting: Redefining Success and Embracing New Paths
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/CLRwcnaZtb8
About the Interviewer: Cheryl Lau
Cheryl Lau is a Side Hustle Coach and hosts The Thought Leaders Club Podcast. Cheryl believes that creating a successful side hustle is not only a lifelong skill that all of us should have, but it is also the first step to creating a career that you are proud of. Cheryl quit law school in 2018 because she knew that her life's work lies outside of the law AND she quit her PhD in 2022 to be with her loved ones and to pursue her business full-time. Today, Cheryl is highly committed to helping individuals do work that they're proud of and ultimately create more options for their career and life through their online business.
Listen to The Thought Leader Club Podcast hosted by Cheryl Lau on Itunes, Spotify, and Youtube
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Subscribe to my e-news: Gentle Signals
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FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Balancing a packed schedule with your creative passions can feel impossible! But Onika is living proof that you can thrive in both worlds. Onika is a multifaceted powerhouse who finds time for a demanding job, artistic pursuits, and raising a family. Her secret? A 5:00 AM wake-up call, a dedicated morning routine fueled by meditation and movement, and cleverly maximizing any downtime for her creative work.
In this episode, Onika shares how she structures her day, manages endless tasks, finds inspiration (even in the shower!), and maintains that essential 'hustle' mindset. If you dream of doing more while juggling life's demands, Onika's infectious enthusiasm and practical tips will leave you feeling empowered to make those hours count! ✨
Watch the interview on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/wOR5nyw44oo
About Onika:
Onika Powell brings over 20 years of experience in the arts as a Creative with work spanning the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Africa. An alumnus of York University with a degree in Public Service and Liberal studies, she is the Artistic Director for the community arts organization, VIBE Arts; providing a professional focus on mentorship. In addition, Onika co-founded and maintains the role of Director of the non-profit dance company, D’LYFE and also GoLEFT Creatives, a creative service and consultation company. Part-time Professor at Centennial College, she is also a proud member of the international non-profit organization Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Onika’s years of experience and passion for the arts provide insight within (and outside) the art sector.
Connect with Onika:
Email: onika@vibearts.ca.
Visit VIBE Arts at: www.vibearts.ca
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
This week on the Everyday Talent Podcast, I'm thrilled to have Onika Powell, Artistic Director of VIBE Arts, join me for an inspiring conversation about carving your own creative path and building a fulfilling career in the arts.
Onika shares her incredible journey – from dancer to choreographer to arts leader – and how she navigated the challenges and opportunities that came her way. We dive into the delicate balance between following your passions and making strategic career choices, and how your lived experience becomes a powerful asset.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 4:33 Onika’s Background
- 12:20 Defining choices that led to VIBE Arts
- 15:20 Experience VS Confidence
- 19:00 Managing Time While Wearing Multiple Hats
- 24:00 Empowering Emerging Artists
- 30:36 Onika’s Secret Sauce in Supporting Artists
- 34:38 The Art of Finding a Mentor
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/jzX_qhwC4bg
About Onika:
Onika Powell brings over 20 years of experience in the arts as a Creative with work spanning the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Africa. An alumnus of York University with a degree in Public Service and Liberal studies, she is the Artistic Director for the community arts organization, VIBE Arts; providing a professional focus on mentorship. In addition, Onika co-founded and maintains the role of Director of the non-profit dance company, D’LYFE and also GoLEFT Creatives, a creative service and consultation company. Part-time Professor at Centennial College, she is also a proud member of the international non-profit organization Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Onika’s years of experience and passion for the arts provide insight within (and outside) the art sector.
Connect with Onika:
Email: onika@vibearts.ca.
Visit VIBE Arts at: www.vibearts.ca
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and career coach for creatives. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
If you’ve been listening to the last few episodes, you've heard snippets of my digital nomad lifestyle—what you haven't heard is the nitty-gritty of how my bank account makes this possible. It's time to talk about money again. As I reflect on my financial strategies that set me up for success in trying out the digital nomad life, I realize these strategies can apply generally to any medium goal setting and implementation. Whether you’re thinking about how to raise the necessary funds to achieve a creative project, or you’re well on your way to save for a personal goal, this episode is worth adding to your toolbox.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 08:59 Medium Term Goal Approach in Budgeting
- 11:44 How to set up a Medium Term Goal
- 14:15 Stretch Goal vs. Safe Goal
- 26:14 Mindset Shift: Make money or Raise money?
- 40:28 2 Powerful Budget questions
- 42:12 Outro
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Bv3sjfC8Zlc
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Whether you're sketching in a sunlit square or scripting your next project under the stars, the freedom of the digital nomad life can seem like the ultimate dream. But do you know what lies beneath the surface? I invite you to join me as I debunk some common misconceptions and share essential insights into the nomadic lifestyle. With a candid look into the life of a digital nomad, I'll reveal the three vital considerations that often go overlooked. Drawing from my own travels and tribulations, you'll get the unvarnished truth about what awaits on the road less traveled. Let's untangle the romanticism from reality and truly comprehend what it takes to sustain creativity and productivity in this fluid way of living.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 07:38 Reality Check on Digital Nomad Life
- 16:41 Finding Your Home on the Road
- 22:32 Setting Up a Buffer
- 30:11 Digital Nomad Lifestyle Reflections
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/nsfBlCurXbA
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Can you work less, live more, and still find profound fulfillment in your work? I've found my answer as I travel and work, and I'm excited to share it with you! In today's episode, we're exploring the digital nomad lifestyle here in Taipei. We'll dive into three pivotal things that made this journey possible, take a glance at what my workdays now look like, unpack a few remote work surprises (the good and the bad), and discuss how we can reshape our view of work to be more purposeful and less time-consuming. If you're teetering on the edge, contemplating a leap toward a more intentional and purpose-driven work-life balance, this episode is for you.
You can also gain access to the full tool now for just $15. Ready to plan with intentionality for the new year? A Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives is a fun and comprehensive digital planning tool designed to meet the needs and aspirations of creatives who work to live.
Bucketlist.xiebetty.com
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 01:47 Exploring Digital Nomad Life in Asia
- 03:39 Surprises of Remote Work
- 04:39 Three Crucial Pre-Trip Steps
- 11:26 Navigating Professional Boundaries
- 17:28 Weekly Routine Overview
- 25:50 Overcoming Challenges and Finding Rhythm
- 31:46 Affirmation of Career and Purpose
- 37:33 A New Perspective on “Work Less, Live More”
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/ld6N1la_0fw
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
We are starting 2024 with a very special studio visit conversation with nail artist and solopreneur Milica Dodic. For 17 years, Millie has been perfecting the craft of nail art, which she started as a childhood hobby and gradually evolved into a creative business.
In this episode, Millie shares the realities of transforming a passion into a viable business while managing her health and setting boundaries. She offers wisdom on overcoming the pressures of the online business world and the importance of diversifying creative outlets. Millie’s story is more than inspirational—it's a practical guide for any creative striving for fulfillment without forfeiting health or happiness. Let her journey spark ideas and strategies that you can apply to your own creative endeavors.
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro
- 04:30 Starting Nail art business
- 11:31 Balancing 9-5 with creative work
- 13:24 Prioritizing creativity over income
- 14:25 Setting up online business and boundaries with clients
- 16:59 Painting on a big canvas versus painting on nails.
- 20:26 Future plans as solopreneur
- 23:42 Advice to people planning to start their own online business
- 26:02 The importance of contracts
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Ag_x20IaI7g
About Mili
Milica (which rhymes with "pizza") is an artist and film & tv industry professional. While her day job is managing data and legal paperwork, her real passion is her art. She has been practicing nail art for over 17 years, doing nails on photoshoots, TV sets, pop-up shops, etc. In the last few years, she expanded her business into more traditional forms of art through illustrated prints and greeting cards. As a child of the 90s, her art focuses on nostalgia and feelings of joy and comfort as a means of dealing with mental health.
Connect with Mili:
Website: www.rhymeswithpizza.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhymes_with_pizza/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/RhymesWithPizzaShop
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
Start Your New Year with Intentional Planning for Your Practice. Get my digital planning tool with video guide for $15 dollars today at
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
In this last episode of 2023, I share with you a sneak peek of my digital planning tool: A Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives. This preview offers essential insights into crafting a more fulfilling and intentional creative journey. I'll guide you through setting actionable and sustainable goals, evaluating them through the DVF framework, and reclaiming agency over your creative journey. Whether you're a full-time creative or juggling a side hustle, this episode is a must-listen for introspection and growth.
You can also gain access to the full tool now for just $15. Ready to plan with intentionality for the new year? A Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives is a fun and comprehensive digital planning tool designed to meet the needs and aspirations of creatives who work to live.
Bucketlist.xiebetty.com
Key Takeaways:
- 00:00 Intro to A Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives
- 02:30 Overview of the Tool
- 07:30 Preview of the Audio Guide
- 11:00 Using the Guide Effectively
- 19:30 DVF Framework Explained
- 24:00 Section 1: Flexibility and Boundaries
- 27:30 Setting Goals and Boundaries
- 31:00 Next Steps
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/6STYguyjsAg
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
On today's minisode, I catch up with the incredible Erica Mattson to dive deep into her day-to-day routine. Erica, a consultant, coach, advisor, artist, and a mother of two, shares how she balances it all. She reveals her newly restructured workweek, including dedicated days for clients and personal time. We talk about how she starts her workday with her kids, finds her creative zone through nature, and the sweet items her kids bring her for her work desk. Join me and Erica as we uncover the ins and outs of her multifaceted lifestyle.
Watch the interview on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/ipUqP3DLfEk
About Erica
Erica Mattson (she/her) has 20+ years of experience helping governments, cultural institutions, non-profits, funders, philanthropists and purpose-driven businesses create transformative change for the people and communities they serve. She’s a parent of two young kids, a practicing artist, and works as a strategic advisor and coach to leaders in the social impact and cultural sectors.
Connect with Erica:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamattson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericamattson/
About Betty
Ready to plan with intentionality for the new year? Check out a Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives, a fun and comprehensive digital planning tool designed to meet the needs and aspirations of creatives who work to live.
bucketlist.xiebetty.com
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
It’s the end of 2023. How are we embracing the ever-changing seasons of our career and our creative selves? If we treat our creative practice like a garden, how are we feeding it and nurturing it from season to season?
Joining me for some juicy end-of-year reflection today is my client Erica Mattson, a parent, artist, coach, and strategic consultant. Erica shares her experience transitioning from a structured executive role to developing a multifaceted, independent practice that blends artistry with strategic consulting. We talk about the importance of having "believing mirrors”, people who see our potential and inspire us to grow, and how to embody a holistic, system thinking approach to life and work.
Erica also shares her experience and takeaways from working with me through my Design Your Lanes intensive. If you’re also a multi-faceted practitioner looking for an aligned shift in your practice, this episode is one you would not want to miss.
Key Takeaways:
- 2:01 Guest Introduction
- 3:05 How Erica started her career
- 9:16 Erica's secret to facing change
- 12:23 System thinking
- 21:15 Experience working with Betty
- 25:32 Key takeaway from the Design Your Lanes Program
- 41:58 Betty's plans for closing the year
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/ipUqP3DLfEk
About Erica
Erica Mattson (she/her) has 20+ years of experience helping governments, cultural institutions, non-profits, funders, philanthropists and purpose-driven businesses create transformative change for the people and communities they serve. She’s a parent of two young kids, a practicing artist, and works as a strategic advisor and coach to leaders in the social impact and cultural sectors.
Connect with Erica:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericamattson/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericamattson/
About Betty
Ready to plan with intentionality for the new year? Check out a Better Bucket List for Independent Creatives, a fun and comprehensive digital planning tool designed to meet the needs and aspirations of creatives who work to live.
bucketlist.xiebetty.com
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Check out her 1:1 coaching programs here: www.xiebetty.com/coaching
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
If we are not intentional, taking the plunge into self-employment can feel like free falling without a parachute. But what if there was a way to harness the free spirit of the creative without losing sight of the reality of self-employment?
In this episode, I'll share five key truths about self-employment: from setting boundaries, managing time, defining specific niche, to cultivating your creative joy, I’ll share my personal experiences as both a creative and a coach for creatives. Get ready to challenge societal perceptions and reinforce your flexible schedule.
Plus, I introduce a NEW digital planner designed specifically for self-employed creatives: A Better bucket list for Independent Creatives.
And here's the best part. For a limited time, you can get this for free following a few simple steps. Tune in or read the instructions below to Learn how you can get your hands on the tool for FREE before December 4, 2023 11:59 EST.
Key Takeaways:
- [03:11] Overview of the Episode
- [08:03] Truth #1: Time flexibility
- [19:19] Truth #2: How to Attract Ideal Projects and Clients
- [27:51] Truth #3: Creative Fulfillment
- [38:52] Truth #4: Saying No is one of the greatest signs of growth.
- [44:30] Truth #5: My general comfort with the unknown has increased significantly
- [45:15] Better Bucket List Tool
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This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
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About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Artist Yannis Lobaina shares her daily routine with us. She loves starting her day with a meditative shower, where she takes a few moments to relax and reflect. We delve into the details of her morning ritual, which includes enjoying breakfast with her daughter and tending to her beloved plants. Yannis also emphasizes the importance of disconnecting from technology and dedicating one hour of uninterrupted writing time. Tune in to hear how Yannis combines self-care, family time, and creative pursuits to make the most of her day.
Watch the interview on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/GcrGUnaK1F8
About the Yannis:
Yannis Lobaina is an award-winning artist from Cuba who currently resides in Toronto, ON. With over a decade of experience as a published author, creative visual storyteller, and art facilitator, Yannis boasts a diverse portfolio as a filmmaker, photographer, podcaster, and producer, offering a unique perspective on immigration, diaspora, and motherhood. Her excellent work ethic and passion for her craft have earned her numerous accolades, including being twice awarded the Toronto Arts Foundation's Space award for 2020-2022 and recognition from the Toronto Arts Council (2017, 2019) and Ontario Arts Council (2021). Yannis's current focus on minimalist photographic storytelling showcases her creativity and talent in capturing the fleeting moments and unusual beauty found in nature.
Connect with Yannis:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yannislobaina/
Bitácora and Website: https://enlareddeltiempo.com/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
The experience of migration and immigration can forever alter an artist’s career trajectory and have a profound impact on one’s artistic influences.
In today's episode, we delve deep into the inspiring journey of Yannis Lobaina, a filmmaker, photographer, community art facilitator, and fellow podcaster. Yannis brings us her unique perspective as an immigrant artist who has bravely navigated the highs and lows of pursuing a creative career. Together, we'll uncover the transformative experience of motherhood, the importance of building a support network in a new country, and the unique perspective and creativity that sprouts from the immigrant experience.
Yannis's journey serves as a testament to the extraordinary power of following your passion and embracing the multifaceted nature of creativity. Get ready to be immersed in her story and discover a new perspective that will elevate your own creative practice.
- 12:31 How immigrant experience changed Yannis’ artistic practice
- 14:46 Multilingual and multidisciplinary art-making
- 17:07 Photography as a spiritual journey
- 19:41 Getting inspiration from nature
- 22:25 Motherhood and Art
- 26:51 Connect with Yannis
- 30:32 Advice for new immigrants starting their artistic career
Watch the interview on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/8aaYlu_eMdQ
About the Yannis:
Yannis Lobaina is an award-winning artist from Cuba who currently resides in Toronto, ON. With over a decade of experience as a published author, creative visual storyteller, and art facilitator, Yannis boasts a diverse portfolio as a filmmaker, photographer, podcaster, and producer, offering a unique perspective on immigration, diaspora, and motherhood. Her excellent work ethic and passion for her craft have earned her numerous accolades, including being twice awarded the Toronto Arts Foundation's Space award for 2020-2022 and recognition from the Toronto Arts Council (2017, 2019) and Ontario Arts Council (2021). Yannis's current focus on minimalist photographic storytelling showcases her creativity and talent in capturing the fleeting moments and unusual beauty found in nature.
Connect with Yannis:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yannislobaina/
Bitácora and Website: https://enlareddeltiempo.com/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
In this enlightening minisode, we get a peek into Sasha's morning routine, the multi-passionate creative force behind the vibrant SteMargScot brand. From kick-starting her day with a structured yet flexible agenda to mindful habits that inspire gratitude, Sasha generously shares the secret ingredients that fuel her success. Get ready to be inspired by her empowering journey from a scientist to a fashion entrepreneur, making waves in the sustainable outerwear industry. Tune in and find out how Sasha's transformative path and unique daily routines can spark creativity and success in your own life. Remember, it's all about finding and celebrating your wins, however small they may seem.
Watch the interview on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/EgcbAXGUcwM
About the Sasha:
SteMargScot is founded by Sasha Jardine, a self described Caribbean-born, colour-fanatic, winter-intolerant, science nerd. Frustrated by the ubiquitous winter coat uniform in stores (especially for men), she found it hard not to notice that outerwear is mostly polyester. Even harder was to be complacent when polyester production increased by 4 million tonnes in 2021, making it the most widely produced fibre. She dreamed about outerwear that challenged status-quo materials, colours, cis gender-designations, and styles. Sasha lives in Toronto and is a science educator, researcher, and published author in drug discovery.
Connect with Sasha and Check out SteMargScot
SteMargScot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemargscot/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
SteMargScot website: http://www.stemargscot.com
Connect with Sasha on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-jardine-78a1ab234/?originalSubdomain=ca
Can you be a scientist and an artist? Our society seems to put those two occupations at odds with each other. The guest on today’s episode shatters that dichotomy.
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sasha, a multi-passionate creative who has had a successful career in science, and now has become a fashion entrepreneur. Her outerwear brand, SteMargScot, embodies the spirit of creativity, vibrancy, and sustainability.
Discover how sustainability and fashion can harmoniously merge, and how the skills and experiences of being a scientist supports Sasha as she found her own brand with curiosity and purpose.
- 01:49 SteMargScot: A Colorful, Sustainable Outerwear Brand
- 02:43 Sasha's Career Journey: From Immigrant to Science Teacher to Entrepreneur
- 06:07 The Inspiration Behind Colorful Wool Coats
- 08:06 Sasha's Secret Sauce: The Power of Integrity and Challenge
- 11:56 The Origin Story of the Name "SteMargScot"
- 16:19 Unlocking Joy Through Color: Why Your Wardrobe Needs More Vibrance" -
- 17:22 Flipping the Color Script
- 18:43The Royal History of Color
- 20:22 Why Neutrality is Overrated
- 24:59 A Vision for Sustainable Fashion
Watch the interview on Youtube:
https://youtu.be/eilxQ7T-Wqk
About the Sasha:
SteMargScot is founded by Sasha Jardine, a self described Caribbean-born, colour-fanatic, winter-intolerant, science nerd. Frustrated by the ubiquitous winter coat uniform in stores (especially for men), she found it hard not to notice that outerwear is mostly polyester. Even harder was to be complacent when polyester production increased by 4 million tonnes in 2021, making it the most widely produced fibre. She dreamed about outerwear that challenged status-quo materials, colours, cis gender-designations, and styles. Sasha lives in Toronto and is a science educator, researcher, and published author in drug discovery.
Connect with Sasha and Check out SteMargScot
SteMargScot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stemargscot
SteMargScot website:http://www.stemargscot.com
Connect with Sasha on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-jardine-78a1ab234/?originalSubdomain=ca
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
In today’s solo episode, I get real with you and share my experience of navigating two major life decisions this past year - getting married and planning to work remotely overseas this coming winter!
I'll be taking you behind the scenes to walk through my thought process, planning process, and lessons learned when it comes to managing life changes when running and growing my creative business. My hope is that by transparently sharing my own experience, I will create some sparks for you when doing your own planning as well, whether you have a transition coming up or are just looking to better integrate your personal and professional paths.
Key Takeaways:
- [02:26] My Big Announcements!
- [10:04] Making space for new possibilities to emerge
- [22:06] Creating a budget that aligned with your life vision
- [24:30] Envision a holistically rich life (that’s not just about money)
- [28:56] Combining Vision and Inner Trust to Navigate Transitions
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Ag_x20IaI7g
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Curious how the magic of projection mapping gets created everyday?
Emma López Hechem is back to spill the tea on her daily routine—trust me, you won't want to miss what keeps her creative juices flowing!
Plus, she shares with us a very endearing story behind a special item on her desk that's sure to warm your heart. Tune in! 🎧✨ #StartYourDayWithACreative"
This episode is also on Youtube. Watch here:
https://youtu.be/HiDDHUFJtjY
About Emma:
Emma López Hechem is the Creative Director and partner at AVA Animation & Visual Arts, a design studio specializing in large-scale digital art and animation. Together with partner Pedro Narvaez, Emma pioneered the field of architectural projection mapping for live events. Her installations have been shown in more than a dozen countries and have won awards such as the Amsterdam Light Festival International Mapping Competition. During the pandemic, she partnered with the City of Toronto to create public art initiatives that provided paid work for local artists. She has also led workshops to teach projection mapping.
Connect with Emma:
- Website: www.avainmotion.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avainmotion/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
How can art be transformative and joyful? Today on the podcast, projection mapping artist Emma López Hechem shares how she and her partner at Ava Animation & Visual Arts create magical moments in time and space that transport us to a world of colours, imagination, and childlike innocence.
Of course, as we get to know Emma’s craft and work, we are also going to dive into her career journey. Emma’s trajectory has been anything but linear. Twice she uprooted her practice and migrated to a completely new landscape. One can say she has indeed honed in the very art of reinventing her creative career. As she spreads joy in her work, she embraces a growth mindset and optimistic outlook to keep going and keep creating.
Get ready to be inspired ✨
Key Highlights:
- 00:02 Introduction to the episode
- 03:51 Meet Emma Lopez Hechem
- 04:30 How projection mapping transforms spaces
- 10:19 joy and artistic creation
- 16:38 Navigating migration experiences
- 25:50 Creating connections and networking
- 26:31 How to stay motivated
- 31:59 Emma's advice for others
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/SV4S8qMl_WY
About Emma:
Emma López Hechem is the Creative Director and partner at AVA Animation & Visual Arts, a design studio specializing in large-scale digital art and animation. Together with partner Pedro Narvaez, Emma pioneered the field of architectural projection mapping for live events. Her installations have been shown in more than a dozen countries and have won awards such as the Amsterdam Light Festival International Mapping Competition. During the pandemic, she partnered with the City of Toronto to create public art initiatives that provided paid work for local artists. She has also led workshops to teach projection mapping.
Connect with Emma:
Website: www.avainmotion.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avainmotion/
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
What is it like to be multi-passionate and running your own creative business?
Start your day with Lydia Li, founder of Plantish Future and multi-passionate extraordinaire.
About Lydia:
🌱 Boss Babe behind Plantish and the visionary rocking @plantishfuture! My mission? Cultivating a kickass, sustainable, plant-based future. I've got more layers than your fave cake – I channel emotions from joy to grief, peace to anger, and hope to desperation into a wild mix of creative outlets: think modeling, street dance, witchcraft, astrology reading, writing, drawing, (and trust me, this list keeps growing, just like my dreams).🎉 Follow the fun and embrace the unapologetic femininity over at @landingmermaid. Let's slay, sparkle, and shake things up! 💃🔮🌟📝🌱
This episode is also available on Youtube. See here:
https://youtu.be/uMWw3A0qlgs
Connect with Lydia:
- Plant-based Home Essentials and Gifts: https://plantishfuture.com/
- Instagram: @plantishfuture
- Use the promo code BETTY15 to get 15% discount on Plantish orders
- Modelling, Street Dancing, Drawing, witchcraft, astrology reading, and writing: @landingmermaid
- Astrology Reading Offering: https://www.patreon.com/ReadingMermaid
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
If you’ve ever wondered how to mix creativity, sustainability, and entrepreneurship, today's episode is a must-listen. I sat down with the amazing Lydia—also known as Mermaid—the founder of Plantish Future, a line of eco-friendly home and bathroom swaps that'll turn your daily routines green.
Lydia's journey from employee to full-time entrepreneur is as inspiring as her mission. She's a model, dancer, astrologer, and yes, she designs many of the products herself! So, get ready to explore how her multidisciplinary approach fuels her biz, the challenges of fast growth, and how she found her middle ground between artist and business owner.
Key Highlights:
- 00:35 Meet Lydia: A Multifaceted Entrepreneur
- 3:17 The Origin of Plantish: A Sustainable Journey
- 12:17 Transitioning from 9-to-5 to Creative Entrepreneur
- 15:25 Balancing creativity and navigating business challenges
- 23:12 Time Boundaries: Guiding Energy and Choices
- 29:45 The Power of Presence: Recharging Spiritually and Creatively
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/_hyqOs3JZkE
About Lydia:
🌱 Boss Babe behind Plantish and the visionary rocking @plantishfuture! My mission? Cultivating a kickass, sustainable, plant-based future. I've got more layers than your fave cake – I channel emotions from joy to grief, peace to anger, and hope to desperation into a wild mix of creative outlets: think modeling, street dance, witchcraft, astrology reading, writing, drawing, (and trust me, this list keeps growing, just like my dreams).🎉 Follow the fun and embrace the unapologetic femininity over at @landingmermaid. Let's slay, sparkle, and shake things up! 💃🔮🌟📝🌱
Connect with Lydia:
- Plant-based Home Essentials and Gifts: https://plantishfuture.com/
- Instagram: @plantishfuture
- Use the promo code BETTY15 to get 15% discount on Plantish orders
- Modelling, Street Dancing, Drawing, witchcraft, astrology reading, and writing: @landingmermaid
- Astrology Reading Offering: https://www.patreon.com/ReadingMermaid
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
For many of us, the path to creativity isn’t straight out of a storybook. Life comes with its turns, detours, and bumps, and, let’s face it, not all of us had that fairytale start in the arts. Today, I’m thrilled to bring you the story of Robbie Finnegan - a truly inspiring independent musician who embraced his unique artistic voice. From navigating the challenges of bullying and understanding his identity to migrating countries and weaving his experiences into his music, Robbie's story is a testament to resilience. So, for all of you independent artists out there looking for that dash of motivation or anyone seeking a heartfelt story - this episode is a musical treat you shouldn't miss!
Key Highlights:
- 06:02 Robbie’s journey to embracing his musicality
- 13:29 Realizing confidence in his creative career
- 23:00 The power of work ethic and discipline
- 28:05 Striking a balance between full-time job and passion for music
- 30:37 Investing in Yourself
- 37:31 From life to lyrics: How personal experiences shape and influence Robbie’s music
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Ga_ID7dStSU
About Robbie
Robbie Finnegan is a singer/songwriter from Dublin, Ireland, Based in Toronto, With a
passion for sharing his music that inspires, moves and uplifts people.
His style can be described as authentic, While being direct in his approach lyrically
and vocally. Robbie's Music takes on a variety of influences from Alternative soul to
pop/rnb. His song writing primarily comes from his own personal experiences and
storytelling abilities.
Connect with Robbie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_finnegan_/?hl=en
Listen to his music here: https://linktr.ee/robbie_finnegan_
Robbie’s new single: The Lone Wolf: https://youtu.be/bQq9t6kHiro
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
What is it like to leave a leadership job that you felt so attached to, and go on your own and explore your creative potential? No one can answer this question better than Ananya Ohri. In this episode, Ananya shares her experience of pivoting from the role of a film festival leader, to a self-employed writer, producer, and arts consultant.
Her journey is a testament to the power of doing deep inner work. We all owe it to ourselves to build and rebuild a healthier relationship with work.
Key Highlights:
- 03:51 Exploring Ananya's Journey
- 07:32 Transitioning Mid Career
- 10:04 The Power of Play
- 14:26 Combatting Creative Exhaustion
- 18:08 Tuning into Intuition
- 21:56 Blending Creativity and Play
- 30:05 Leadership with Impact
- 32:16 Guidance for Creatives who are Considering a Career Pivot
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/YQBhnQAg1sw
About the guest:
Ananya is an Arts Management Consultant, Writer and Producer in Toronto. She was the Executive Director at the Regent Park Film Festival (RPFF) for 7 years, where she founded and directed the Lieutenant General Award winning storytelling and preservation project, Home Made Visible. Motivated by her experience programming for school aged children and consuming media alongside her own kids, Ananya is currently Producing/Writing/Creating content for children that centres BIPOC narratives.
Connect with Ananya:
Email: ananya@ananyaohri.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/therealananyaohri/?hl=en
Website: http://www.ananyaohri.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ananya-ohri-42337836/
Watch Ananya’s pilot Mixed Up on CBC Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3oCD8OGO2U
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Do you ever feel being pulled by many directions and interests? Have you tried to fit yourself into one professional label? Or, have you been beating yourself up with this question, "why can't I focus on one thing?" Well, you’re not alone.
Join me, a fellow multi-passionate creative, as I explore the seven deadly mistakes we often make in our careers. Let’s name them so that we can take less detours. From perpetually feeling bad about not fitting in, trying to do everything at once, to forgetting to plan for "link-switching" energy costs, and many more, I will be sharing from my own journey and experiences.
Key Highlights:
- 00:00 Intro
- 03:49 Mistake 1: Feeling perpetually bad that we don't fit in a box or label.
- 05:09 Mistake 2: Trying to do everything at once.
- 06:06 Mistake 3: Planning too rigidly
- 07:23 Mistake 4: Forgetting to plan for link switching energy costs.
- 08:42 Mistake 5: Wanting to tell everybody about your complicated story all at once
- 11:48 Mistake 6: Abandoning your new ideas too fast and expecting resource to come too fast
- 13:06 Mistake 7: Saying yes to things that are not actually truly aligned with you
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Picture yourself in survival mode, just barely scraping by in your creative practice. Your brain screams "danger!" at every turn, inhibiting your ability to take risks and innovate in your craft. This was me,a few years back, when I was struggling to keep my creative practice afloat while being constantly on edge.
Here's my promise to you - there is a way to break free of that cycle. In this replay episode, I'm offering you the chance to join me on a journey beyond survival mode. This episode condenses a two-part series from last year into a single, powerful guide, offering you the support you need to move beyond merely surviving in your creative business or career. I've been there, and the difference in my practice since I've moved out of survival mode is staggering. But don't just take my word for it - many of my clients have repeatedly expressed how valuable they found this series. Now, it's your turn. Take the plunge, listen to this episode, and begin your journey from survival to thriving in your creative endeavor.
Key Highlights:
- [00:00:31] Episode Overview
- [00:08:09] How to identify if you’ve been operating in a survival mindset
- [00:11:52] Why some of us continue to operate in a survival mindset even after we gain some success in our career
- [00:14:12] The first and most important step moving beyond the survival mindset
- [00:24:30] Setting expectation in the change process
- [00:27:36] Two types of change: subtle and structural change
- [00:39:42] Signs to watch out for if you're breaking the survival cycle
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/O2C-OyrmHjw
About Betty
Betty Xie is a creative and a career coach for creative. Her 1:1 coaching program has helped photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, arts leaders, and arts consultants to design and implement intentional growth in their practice so that they can make their art and make happier money. Book a free consultant call today here: https://app.practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/fundraising-discovery-call
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Do you struggle with taking a break? Does the thought of pausing your creative business or practice for a vacation fill you with anxiety and guilt? I've been there, too. There's this constant pressure of "I should be doing more" or "I can't afford to take a break." But guess what? It doesn't have to be this way. In this episode, I'll be digging deep into a topic close to everyone's heart - TIME. I share how I manage to take not just a few days, but entire months off my work without causing any chaos. I'll guide you through my process, sharing strategies and insights that will help you find balance and reclaim your time. So, hit that play button and let's get started.
Key Highlights:
- [00:02:40] Overview of the episode
- [00:06:22] Flexible planning
- [00:13:11] Giving yourself permission
- [00:18:11] Conscious Creatives Group Coaching Program
- [00:22:36] Two significant insights I've gathered during my travels
- [00:23:19] The collective consensus
- [00:26:28] Multi-lane passion
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/k6x-pklO3ug
The Conscious Creatives Group Coaching Program is officially launched! This is a one-of-kind, intimate group coaching program that supports creatives to design intentional growth in their practice so that they can move beyond aimless hustle, make their art and impact, and make happier money. Apply today at:
www.xiebetty.com/groupcoaching/
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
In a world where most of us are still in go-go-go mode, VIBE Arts, a Toronto based arts charity, broke the mold and switched to a four-day workweek. How did they pull that off? Well, that's exactly what we're going to chat about today. In this conversation with Katie Hutchinson, Executive Director of VIBE Arts, she shares with us the “secret sauce” for her authentic leadership, her knack for fostering trust in her team, and the ways she assesses growth and success as a leader of a small nonprofits. It's a discussion you won't want to miss!
Key Highlights:
[00:02:35] Background as an Executive Director of Arts organization
[00:09:04] Secret sauce for creating a good work culture
[00:13:28] Leadership style as an Executive Director
[00:16:02] Implementing a 4-day Workweek
[00:26:32] Balancing passion and paycheck
[00:32:35] Redefining Growth and Success
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/XtPhBNb-7wM
About the Guest:
Katie Hutchinson is the Executive Director at VIBE Arts. As a young leader, she accepted the position six years ago. Katie has experience throughout the not-for-profit sector with a focus on providing recreation and culture opportunities to children and youth. Katie has always worked in the public sector. Beginning in shelters and youth work early in her career, Katie has worked at all levels of program delivery and now uses that experience to lead the VIBE team to cultivate the creative edge youth need to succeed in an ever changing world. Katie’s focus is to bring the highest standard of operations to VIBE and implementing human centred and authentic approaches to leadership. Katie has a Bachelor of Arts in City Studies from the University of Toronto, a Bachelor of Education from York University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership in Organizations from TMU. Katie has a passion for cultivating and creating diverse teams and developing equitable high performing work cultures that are mission driven. Out of the office, Katie empowers youth on the volleyball court as a coach, club leader and President of the Ontario Volleyball Association.
Find out more about Katie’s work at:
@VibeArtsTO: https://www.instagram.com/vibeartsto/
@Leasidevbc: https://www.instagram.com/leasidevbc/
Announcing my very first Conscious Creative Group Coaching Program! This program supports self-employed creatives to design flexible structures to intentionally grow their creative practice so that they can show up as their unique self, make their art, and make happier money. Full program details to come in July 2023. Join the waitlist today so that you will be the first to know about the full program details when it is launched:
www.xiebetty.com/groupcoaching/waitlist
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
What do you want to be known for? How can you show up authentically on social media? On today’s podcast, I invited side hustle coach Cheryl Lau to share with us some practical tips on how everyone of us can develop our story and thought leadership and translate that to marketing content. Cheryl helped me at the beginning of my journey when I was building my coaching practice, and in this episode, we walked through how to deal with some real life hiccups that I’ve heard from clients and other creatives in the realm of developing online content. Listen as Cheryl shares her inspiring journey of shifting from law and academia to a committed coaching role, in which she now emboldens fellow side hustlers and entrepreneurs to develop their unique thought leadership.
Key highlights of this episode:
- [00:04:15] Quitting the traditional career path and building her own coaching business
- [00:08:57] How to develop thought leadership?
- [00:14:15] Self-validation in building your own thought leadership
- [00:19:46] Transforming your identity online
- [00:26:35] Vulnerability on social media
- [00:28:58] 4 Types of Content Framework
- [00:42:09] Cheryl’s journey to burnout recovery as business owner
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/aQoCHSo7HJk
About the Guest:
Cheryl Lau is a Side Hustle Coach and hosts the Side Hustle Club Podcast. Cheryl believes that creating a successful side hustle is not only a lifelong skill that all of us should have, but it is also the first step to creating a career that you are proud of. Cheryl quit law school in 2018 because she knew that her life's work lies outside of the law AND she quit her PhD in 2022 to be with her loved ones and to pursue her business full-time. Today, Cheryl is highly committed to helping individuals do work that they're proud of and ultimately create more options for their career and life through their online business.
Find Cheryl at: Instagram | Website
Listen to The Side Hustle Podcast hosted by Cheryl Lau on Itunes, Spotify, and Youtube
Announcing my very first Conscious Creative Group Coaching Program! This program supports self-employed creatives to design flexible structures to intentionally grow their creative practice so that they can show up as their unique self, make their art, and make happier money. Full program details to come in July 2023. Join the waitlist today so that you will be the first to know about the full program details when it is launched:
www.xiebetty.com/groupcoaching/waitlist
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Are you fed up with scope creep, rate negotiation, and being raced to the bottom when proposing a rate for your creative work? Or, you know that charging hourly rate is not sustainable for the long term, but you are stuck on how to actually shift away from it?
In this episode, I share with you practical steps on how to shift away from hourly rates and establish a pricing structure that better reflects your value. Shifting your pricing model isn't just about changing the way you charge - it's about enhancing your value proposition and setting the stage for long-term success. Tune in to this episode. You’re more ready than you think in walking away from the precarity of getting paid by the hour.
Key highlights of this episode:
[00:05:31] Who this is for and who this is not for
[00:08:10] Why charging hourly rate is not conducive for your growth?
[00:12:36] Addressing problems of hourly rate and the alternative pricing models
[00:17:44] Three steps to shift to alternative pricing models
[00:20:19] How to approach clients with new pricing model
[00:28:00] Addressing mental objections in shifting to alternative model
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/nwfpV3XkHLA
Announcing my very first Conscious Creative Group Coaching Program! This program supports self-employed creatives to design flexible structures to intentionally grow their creative practice so that they can show up as their unique self, make their art, and make happier money. Full program details to come in July 2023. Join the waitlist today so that you will be the first to know about the full program details when it is launched:
www.xiebetty.com/groupcoaching/waitlist
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
On today's episode, we dive deep into the world and profession of film curation with two guests, Lucy J. Mukerjee and Shakira Refos. These two trailblazers have curated for film festivals around the world, and they’re also leading advocates for greater representation and diversity among film curators. Join us as we delve into the highs and lows of a film curator's life, and learn valuable advice for anyone considering a career in this field.
Key highlights of this episode:
- Life as a film curator and programmer [00:02:22]
- The importance of advocacy and impact in film programming [00:05:32]
- Different paths and entry points into the world of film curation [00:06:54]
- What support do film curators and programmers need? [00:13:10]
- Challenges and milestones for programmers and curators [00:17:49]
- Managing energy and boundaries in the film festival industry [00:24:48]
- Finding your values and impactful opportunities [00:37:57]
- Career advice from both guests [00:48:30]
About the guests:
Shakira is an educator from The Netherlands who joined the California Film Institute’s Education Department by way of the Sarasota Film Festival, Sundance Institute and is additionally programming documentaries for 2023 Tribeca Festival. With a deep passion for storytelling Shakira attributes her drive for community, justice and common sense from the cultures of her Mother and Father hailing from Suriname and Trinidad respectively. Her career has been dedicated to empowering young independent thinkers through the exploration of art history and creative expression—prioritizing equitable praxis through engagements with film as well as demystifying the path for BIPOC students to becoming film fest administrators and curators.
Connect with Shakira on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shakira-refos-7449b35b/
Lucy J. Mukerjee is a queer British-Indian community builder and programming disruptor. With two decades of experience producing and programming films around the world, Lucy is a trusted voice on the film festival circuit, and a vocal advocate for transparency and accountability across the film industry ecosystem. Lucy is passionate about connecting filmmakers with opportunities, elevating underestimated artists and making space for untold stories. She is the Co-Founder of the Programmers Of Colour Collective, a global group of BIPOC film curators advocating for programming inclusion on-screen, on-stage and on-staff at film festivals around the world.
Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucymukerjee
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Fx8y7IQfC1w
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives to build a dream career that matters to them, their community, and the future. My clients have successfully pivoted their career, made their art, and made happier money. Book a free consultation call here:
https://practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/coaching-free-consultation
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
As we find ourselves in the middle of the year, it's only natural to feel a little overwhelmed by the goals we've set. Balancing our creative energy can become quite a challenge, but don’t worry, you’re not alone. I've invited my dear friend and registered yoga teacher, Kyra Tudlong, to join me in this conversation filled with deep insights and practical tips. Together, we'll explore how to incorporate yoga into your everyday life and make it a catalyst for self-discovery and personal growth. Tune in and discover your own way of recentering your creative self.
Key highlights of this episode
- How yoga transcends physical practice and becomes a life philosophy [00:05:11]
- How Kyra balances multiple roles and responsibilities while maintaining her yoga practice [00:12:12]
- The importance of meditation in understanding your energy [00:16:15]
- The power of consistency and authenticity on social media [00:19:38]
- Giving yourself permission to rest and recharge [00:25:09]
Don’t forget to check out this complimentary video where Kyra demonstrates three easy yoga techniques you can starting doing today to ground yourself:
https://youtu.be/SeYyecjoR_E
About the guest:
Kyra Tudlong is a fundraiser, yoga guide, and advocate for soul care for social change. In her professional role she manages fundraising at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival. On the side she is a registered yoga teacher (RYT), yoga content creator, and small business owner of a martial arts gym. Just as yoga supports her own mental health and wellbeing, her goal is to support others wherever they are on their own wellness journey by sharing the ancient, transformational practices of yoga to bring more ease and compassion into our daily lives. Kyra believes that in the face of change, yoga can be a powerful tool that all people should have access to.
Follow Kyra’s on Tiktok and Instagram @thepeacepursuit_
Interested in exploring yoga as a way for healing? Here’s a curated list of resources that Kyra prepared for you.
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/zLtVQyXruE8
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives to build a dream career that matters to them, their community, and the future. My clients have successfully pivoted their career, made their art, and made happier money. Book a free consultation call here:
https://practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/coaching-free-consultation
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Becoming an arts manager or Executive Director of an arts organization is often the dream of many emerging professionals in the arts sector. But what goes on behind the scenes with this job? On today’s episode, I talk to Marta Keller-Hernandez, Managing Director of Mural Routes, a small and mighty arts organization in Toronto. We had a candid conversation about this extremely rewarding and challenging career. Marta shares valuable insights for aspiring and newly-appointed arts managers, delving into topics often left unspoken in the journey of arts leadership.
Key highlights of this episode
- Marta's background and journey into arts administration [00:04:30]
- Key qualities for a successful arts administrator [00:13:50]
- Tackling the challenges of funding, sustainability, and diversity in the arts sector [00:18:46]
- Avoiding burnout and maintaining a healthy work-life balance when working as an Executive Director [00:30:10]
- The crucial role of decision-making and gaining experience in arts leadership [00:35:29]
About the guest:
Originally from Spain, Marta Keller-Hernandez is an arts administrator who moved to Toronto in 2012. She holds Degrees in Tourism and Humanities, and a Masters in Social Media Marketing from the University of Alicante (Spain), and became an international student of the Culture and Heritage Site Management program at Centennial College in 2013. In Toronto, Marta has worked with a wide range of arts and culture organizations such as Black Artists’ Networks Dialogue, Latin American Canadian Art Projects and Sur Gallery, Heritage Toronto, and Art Starts. Currently, she is Managing Director at Mural Routes. Marta is the co-founder and Director of Programming of Paralia Newcomer Arts Network. She is also the recipient of the 2017 & 2022 Newcomer and Refugee Artist Mentorship grant from the Toronto Arts Council in the capacity of mentor and a 2018 Toronto Arts Council Leaders Lab fellow.
Connect with Marta:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/martakellerh
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martakellerh/
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/W_eodCtkRpE
About Betty
FREE Resource Discover your creative career archetype today: https://www.xiebetty.com/quiz
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives.
My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives to build a dream career that matters to them, their community, and the future. My clients have successfully pivoted their career, made their art, and made happier money. Book a free consultation call here:
https://practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/coaching-free-consultation
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Are you chasing the never-ending cycle of scaling and growth in your creative business? In the last episode of this series, I’m going to share with you my insights on redefining growth and debunking the myth of scaling in the creative world. Take a step back from the hustle culture and discover a more fulfilling way to grow your creative practice. I will be sharing a unique framework of redefining success for creative practitioners that can help you find balance and fulfillment in your creative journey.
Key highlights of this episode
- Why scaling isn't always the right answer for your creative practice [00:03:07]
- Celebrating your milestones [00:06:45]
- Defining growth on your own terms [00:08:02]
- How to prioritize your values and needs in your business decisions [00:10:25]
- How to maintain your creative fulfillment [00:15:15]
- The significance of impact in driving your creative journey [00:19:08]
- How to balance creative fulfillment, impact, and profit for a more holistic approach to success. [00:24:13]
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/0i6uQBsWYr0
About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives to build a dream career that matters to them, their community, and the future. My clients have successfully pivoted their career, made their art, and made happier money. Book a free consultation call here:
https://practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/coaching-free-consultation
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
We’ve all heard the advice of “You don’t have to do this alone. Ask for help!”But when it comes down to it, what kind of support or help do we actually need when we’re running our own creative practice or business? I’ve got you covered. On today’s episode, we are going to break down 5 types of support you actually need running your solo creative practice or business.
Key highlights of this episode
- The importance of asking for the right help at the right time when growing your creative practice [02:37:05]
- Outsourcing work [03:26:00]
- Coaching and mentorship [03:42:03]
- Using the right technology and back-end support [04:32:04]
- Taking care of mental health and wellbeing [06:19:08]
- Investing in learning and growth [07:39:09]
This episode is also available on Youtube with graphics. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/iZyG6Bcs-Ck
If you're an experienced fundraiser in the arts sector or non-profit sector, click the link below to discover your fundraising consulting personality and assess if you're a good fit for the program. And be sure to sign up for the upcoming webinar to learn more about how this program can help you become a successful fundraising consultant.
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About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives to build a dream career that matters to them, their community, and the future. My clients have successfully pivoted their career, made their art, and made happier money. Book a free consultation call here:
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Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
It’s been one year since I shifted from an employee to running my creative business full time!
To celebrate this occasion, I am sharing with you the top three lessons I’ve learned in this first year of being a full time self-employed creative running my own business.
In this episode, we're going to focus on lesson one: how to not fall for the social media trap running your creative practice. As creative, the majority of us use social media to promote our art, services, or products. Through coaching creative practitioners 1:1, I have heard a good dosage of anxiety from my clients that they feel that they are either not doing the right thing or not doing enough on social media.
I feel that angst first hand, as I had also fallen into the rabbit hole of chasing social media numbers at some point in this past year. Today, I am going to share what I’ve learned and how I eventually honed back in my core strength and built a better relationship with social media.
Key highlights of this episode
- My own experience with social media and how I fell into the trap of chasing the numbers [00:03:30]
- My mindset shift around social media [00:06:59]
- How you can also assess your strength and build a better relationship with social media [00:09:45]
This episode is also available on Youtube. Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/vf-BfHqjjhU
About Betty
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Want more raw reflections on creative practices? Subscribe to my emails here https://xiebetty.ck.page/enews
My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives to build a dream career that matters to them, their community, and the future. My clients have successfully pivoted their career, made their art, and made happier money. Book a free consultation call here:
https://practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/coaching-free-consultation
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
How do you make a powerful career shift as a mid-career artist?
I am so excited and humbled to bring you this episode featuring one of my amazing clients, Tim Nguyen. In this episode, Tim delves into his journey as a photographer and creative solopreneur. He also shares how coaching helped him make a pivotal shift in his career recently, finding new balance while staying true to his values and purpose.
If you're a mid-career creative looking for inspiration on how to navigate the increasing nuanced complexity in your career, you won't want to miss this episode. Tim's story is both relatable and inspiring, and I know you'll walk away with some incredible insights that will help you on your own journey.
Key highlights of this episode
- Tim’s career trajectory and his take on the pros and cons of being a creative solopreneur. 00:03:32
- Tim’s definition of success and how he came to embrace what’s important to him is not just profit. 00:13:42
- How Tim came to confront with his need to pivot his career ad how coaching has support him in the process 00:20:15
- Tim’s experience of addressing burnout, building a relationship with ADHD, and how his increased sense self-awareness supported him to grow as a person and artist 00:26:26
- Tim’s powerful shift from moving beyond endless negative self-talk 00:39:00
- Tim’s biggest takeaway from the coaching process 00:43:30
- What’s in store for Tim in 2023 00:49:16
- Tim’s advice for new creative solopreneurs and mid career artists 00:57:00
About the Guest
Tim Nguyen is a photographer, videographer and graphic artist based in Calgary, Alberta. He is also a second generation Vietnamese-Canadian. Tim is best known for his performing arts documentation, and is also a mentor, public speaker, digital archivist, ADHD awareness advocate and an embarrassingly mushy cat dad. Tim’s mission is to elevate the profiles of Calgary’s vibrant, diverse artists and production companies through community stewardship and affordability. His world class images are an intersection of photojournalism and cinematography that celebrate the broad cultural impact of theatre and dance. His work championing Calgary’s Performing Arts sector have had him deemed to be a pillar of his community.
Find Tim at: https://timnguyen.co/
Tim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timnguyen.co/
About Betty
Watch the full interview with video and captions on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@bettyxcoach
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here:
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
How do you find your creative voice? In this episode, I talked to Tendisai Cromwell, an artist, arts advocate, and an arts worker. Tendisai shares how she navigates the challenges of being a multifaceted artist and how she unearths her truth and identity on her nonlinear creative path. She also walks us through her process of working on her debut novel.
Key highlights of this episode
- Tendisai’s journey as a multifaceted artist and commitment to long creative process
- How motherhood influenced her creative process
- Connection of nature to her creativity and well-being
- The value of taking time and giving space for herself
We are also on YOUTUBE now! Subscribe to our channel and watch the podcast interview on Youtube here:
https://www.youtube.com/@bettyxcoach
About the Guest
Tendisai Cromwell is a Toronto-based writer and filmmaker. She previously served as the Executive Director of the Regent Park Film Festival and as the founding Creative Director of New Narrative Films. Her writing has been published in BESIDE Magazine, Santa Ana River Review and elsewhere. Tendisai is currently writing her debut novel.
Connect with Tendisai via her IG: https://www.instagram.com/tendisai_/
Listen to Tendisai’s podcast The Story So Far, a podcast that explores a broad range of artistic expression by Muslim artists in Canada, through the eyes of the artists themselves.
Read Tendisai’s essay: Rituals of Escape (Besides Magazine)
About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here:
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Becoming a creative freelancer can be an exciting career move, except no one has really taught us HOW to do this “job”. More often than not, what you’re doing is very different from another creative freelancer. When people congratulate you with messages like “you’re your own boss now”, you secretly cringe and worry about your next week’s schedule, your next month’s paycheck, and that project that you really want to say no to but are scared. Not to mention, you promised yourself that this would be the year to restart on your personal art project, but half a year has gone by and you’ve made zero progress on that.
Ouch. If all these hurt a little, I feel you. As a creative entrepreneur myself, I am pretty much also a freelancer, and I coach other creative freelancers on their journey as well. So today, I invited one of my coaching clients, Tara Dorey, to come on the podcast and discuss the life of being a creative freelancer. As an artist, arts educator, and former Executive Director of a small and mighty arts organization, Tara is someone I deeply admire and have been humbled to partner with on her journey to grow her practice.
Key highlights of this episode
- Tara’s journey on becoming a full-time creative freelancer
- Her take on non-linear growth in creative career
- Tara’s key takeaways from our one-on-one coaching
- Her ritual organizing her week, setting intention, and celebrating mini-milestones
- The importance of talking more openly about money and money mindset in the arts
If you’re curious about the final image Tara and I created in our collage, see here.
About the Guest
Tara Dorey is a visual artist with a focus on collaborative and community engaged art making. Her practice includes arts education and facilitation, public art and murals, as well as project management and community engagement, practices that bridge her backgrounds from a Bachelor of Fine Art in Drawing & Painting from OCAD University and a Community Arts Practice Certificate from York University. Currently, Tara is studying a Masters of Education with an Arts in Education emphasis, at OISE, University of Toronto.
Find Tara at on her website: taradorey.com
Or connect with her on Instagram: @tara.dorey
About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here:
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
I took one full month off in December to travel and celebrate 2022. I cherish this decision and it was not one that I take lightly—it got me thinking about what freedom means, how we obtain freedom, and how we actively plan for our freedom in our creative career and practice. So to kickoff 2023, I want to lift the curtains and share the behind-the-scenes of making this decision and insights on how we might all obtain more freedom in our creative practice in the new year.
Key highlights of this episode
- How to create more space for freedom in your creative practice?
- The irony of desiring freedom and putting freedom on hold
- The key anchors to have freedom in your practice: structure, spontaneity, agency
- The interconnection of micro to macro freedom in your career and practice
Access the FREE planning tool for 2023 here: http://xiebetty.ck.page/planforfreedom2023
About Betty
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources and my behind-the-scenes story working as a creative and a coach for creatives
My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here
https://practice.do/me/betty-xie/book/coaching-free-consultation
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
It's the end of the year, and I can't think of a better time to reflect on all the things that happened.I'm taking a look back at this year by answering some new year’s reflection questions with my friend Rebecca Hong. We're going to be talking about what we did, what we learned, and what we're looking forward to in 2023.
Key highlights of this episode
- The best and the most challenging things that happened this year
- Unexpected joy and obstacle in the past year
- Three words to describe 2022
- Biggest personal change from January to December of this past year
- The one thing that we would like to see growing or flourishing in 2023
For the new year reflection questions we used in the episode, see here: https://www.theartofsimple.net/new-years-eve-reflection-questions/
About the Guest
Rebecca is an arts manager, filmmaker, and artist who currently works in the kids space in television. She focuses on uplifting marginalized voices in film and TV. On the side, she illustrates for clients and for herself. She is the director of Been Here So Long, which premiered at the Reel Asian Film Festival in 2017
Find Rebecca on Instagram
Check out my collaborative art project with Rebecca: AirSignThings (i can’t promise we will be updating often…)
About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here (I am taking call for January 2023 now!)
https://calendly.com/bettyxcoach/consultation?month=2022-08
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Are you one of those people when you focus on one thing for too long, your brain tunes out and you look for other signs, signals, and inspiration to reactivate your energy?
I am willing to bet 50% of us are multi-passionate people. I am, but I had a hard time coming to terms with it earlier in my career, because the “right” way to do the “career thing” seemed to be choosing one path and focus.
As such, I always identified as “the business brain in a room of artists, and artist in a room of business people” .
If you’re nodding hard as you read this, I want you to join us on this latest episode on the Everyday Talent Podcast. I had a great conversation with the quintessentially multi-passionate: Ziyan Hossain.
Ziyan and I met when I was still in my undergrad and he became my mentor. And from day one, he really showed me and embodied the practice of pursuing all of our diverse interests and letting different lanes fuel and inspire each other.
Key highlights of this episode
- How Ziyan managed to follow his interest and creativity while working as a business strategist
- Grounding practices for staying driven and inspired
- How he developed his multifaceted career
- How his background as an artist/creative influenced him to become an innovator and systems thinker
- His take on the socially constructed dichotomy between art and business
- Advice for multifaceted creatives
About the Guest
Ziyan is a design practitioner and artist operating at the intersection of systems thinking, behavioural economics, strategic foresight and human centred design. He is a co-founder at Method Collective and Acting Managing Director at OCAD U CO, the consultancy and innovation arm of OCAD U, Canada's largest and most comprehensive art and design university.He is currently on the Executive Programming Committee for the Association of Professional Futurists, Steering Committee for the Ideas Project with the Ontario Science Centre/Toronto MOCA and has spent over 5 years on the programming committee of the Reel Asian Film Festival.
He plays guitar, bass, synth, has performed with a number of renowned artists from Dhaka and Toronto and has worked with major musical equipment manufacturers including Strandberg Guitars and Eventide Audio. The last release by his band Sundecay was critically acclaimed.
He has worked and presented in Toronto, Montreal, Dhaka, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, London, Stockholm, Belgium, and more.
About Betty
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Book a free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/bettyxcoach/consultation?month=2022-08
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Since I started coaching, I get lots of people asking me what is coaching? Why are you specifically coaching creatives? What happens during a coaching call?
So I thought - I really should have an FAQ up! But instead of me sitting here and talking about coaching, I thought it would be fun to invite someone who knows me so well to come on the show and take over the interviewer seat. On today’s episode, I invited my dear friend Jessie Lau, who’s also a creative, to do a fun and pointed Q & A with me about what is it like to work with a coach, and what it is like to work with yours truly. Nothing is off limit, and oh yes, we threw in a couple fun stories there for you.
Key Highlight:
- What are the differences between coaching, therapy and consulting?
- Misconceptions about coaching
- What happens in discovery calls?
- What happens during a coaching call?
- Coaching structures and framework
About the Guest: Jessie Lau
Jessie Lau likes being around creatives and supporting them. She has been a photographer and assistant to artists and small businesses. Now she has an unrelated full-time job and takes photos when her friends need them. She currently hosts a podcast “I am Thinking About You” where she catches up with her friends.
Listen to Jessie’s Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/i-am-thinking-about-you
Connect with Jessie: @thejessielau
About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/bettyxcoach/consultation?month=2022-08
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
“Let my work speak for me” is the mantra of many artists’. When we look at an artist's work, we get immersed in the beauty, the craftsmanship, and the style, without knowing the behind-the-scenes process. And it’s not just the process of honing making the art, but also the process of transformation, reinventing oneself, finding belonging, and taking risks.
Today on the podcast, we are going behind the scenes with the celebrated tattooer and multidisciplinary artist Yi Shi. Yi shares with us their journey of building their tattoo practice as a first generation Chinese immigrant in Canada, and their process of continuously learning and expanding their points of view and interests as a multidisciplinary artist.
Key highlights of this episode
- How Yi started their tattoo practice
- The balance between abstract thinking and creative practice
- Advice on working as an immigrant and freelance artist
- The pros and cons of being self-employed tattoo artist
- How imposter syndrome showed up for Yi
- Yi’s ongoing journey in exploring filmmaking and other forms of arts
About the Guest
Yi is a queer Chinese multidisciplinary artist and tattooer born and raised in Hangzhou, China, currently based in Tkaronto, aka Toronto, Canada. Their works seek to investigate the complexity of human emotions - vulnerability, grief, and diasporic longings.
Find Yi at:
- postyism.com
- @postyism on instagram and twitter
If you’re in Toronto, check out Yi’s short film Once in a Red Moon as part of the Unsung Voices program at the 2022 Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival
About Betty
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/bettyxcoach/consultation?month=2022-08
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Last time, I discussed the first part of breaking the cycle of survival mindset as creatives, and the most important step of redefining the notion of success for ourselves. What’s next and how do you sustain the momentum on your change journey? How will you know that you’re on the right track of moving beyond the survival mindset? Today, I'm here to continue our discussion about the process of change and what you need to know about moving past the survival mindset.
Key Highlights:
- breaking the cycle of operating for a survival mode
- myth of the change process
- setting expectation in the change process
- two types of change: subtle and structural change
- sharing my story of structural change
- signs to watch out for if you're breaking the survival cycle
Follow me on Instagram @bettyxcoach for more resources for creatives
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My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Book a free consultation call here: https://calendly.com/bettyxcoach/consultation?month=2022-08
Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
One of the most common phenomena I see is that creatives are stuck and living and working in a survival mode. This is a prevalent issue largely because we have been conditioned to hustle to make it in the creative industry at the expense of everything else. There are systemic changes that are required, but here is the thing: you can still support yourself on an individual level to move beyond this survival mode and create a life and practice that is full of meaning, fulfillment, and impact.
In this first part of the two-part series, I’m walking you through some of the steps you need to identify if you’re indeed operating in a survival mindset and how you can move beyond surviving and begin thriving.
Key Highlights:
- how to identify if you’ve been operating in a survival mindset
- Why some of us continue to operate in a survival mindset even after we gain some success in our career
- The first and most important step moving beyond the survival mindset
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For many of us, when we have a creative mission or a great creative business idea in mind, we usually pursue the idea on the side while holding a full time job. How can we sustain our momentum for our creative business or project on top of a 9-5 job? On this episode, I invited Sydney Cabioc, a full time arts admin and the owner of an artist management business. Sydney shares with us her secret sauce on finding a balance, sustaining her passion, and setting systems and boundaries in place that help her to grow her creative business with confidence.
Key highlights of this episode
- How Sidney started her artist management business in the pandemic, challenges she faced, and what kept her going
- Tips on decision-making as a creative solopreneur
- Sydney’s journey in learning how to say no and let go
- Tips for emerging performers and artists who manage themselves
About the Guest
Sydney Cabioc is an events management professional and artist manager. Sydney works as the Programming Coordinator for the Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Past work experience was with festivals in Toronto and abroad, such as National Canadian Film Day, the Edinburgh Fringe, and 150 Neighbours at UTSC. Sydney graduated with a Masters in Festival and Event Management from Edinburgh Napier, where she is interested in cultural pluralism in the context of cultural festivals. She has started up her own artist management service, Porchfront Collective. The artists she currently works with are Iranian-Australian opera singer, Shirin Majd, and Canadian Indie R&B artist, Nattra.
Find Sydney at Porchfront Collective:
https://www.instagram.com/porchfront.collective/
https://porchfrontcollective.ca/
Sydney is open to collaborations: whether you are emerging artists/creatives wanting to perform, or businesses wanting to create unique experiences with artists - email Sydney at sydney@porchfrontcollective.ca to chat!
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Our creative rituals are a powerful grounding force in our life. Not only does it inspire us to create, but it also helps us connect with others and the world around us in a way that's both nourishing and healing. And Helen's work is all about bringing those two things together—creating spaces that bring people together through the art of pottery, and using tea as a way to connect with one's self and break away from the hustle of everyday life. And today, on this special episode recorded onsite at Secret Teatime, Helen will be joining to share her journey of her creative practice.
Key highlights of this episode
- How Helen started Secret Teatime and explored her passion of making tea and pottery
- Helen’s journey of finding a sense of belonging in her creative rituals
- How making tea helped ground her through burnouts
- Helen’s take on the socially constructed hierarchy of high and low art
Helen Kong is the owner of Secret Teatime, a clay maker space hidden in Scarborough, Toronto. She specializes in making teawares for Japanese and Chinese Tea. She is also an ongoing student/practitioner of Chado (The Japanese Way of Tea). The way of tea is her guide in life and in her creative practice. Tea has been the source of inspiration and sense of grounding during times of life/creative burnout. Her practice is a lifelong journey of learning and development. Currently, Helen is stepping into a new role in organizing collaborative group projects and creating multisensory tea experiences in hopes to mutually promote and support local makers and small businesses.
Find Helen at Secret Teatime
https://www.secretteatime.com/
https://www.instagram.com/secretteatime/
If you are in the Greater Toronto Area, consider attending Ichigo-Ichie at Nuit Blanche on Oct 1, 2022, a collaborative tea event curated by Helen.
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I'm sure you've heard the saying that "artists suffer for their art." You have to be a tortured soul, and you have to be able to push through the pain.
What if there are a lot of bs in that narrative?
What is a more holistic way to look at creatives’ relationship with mental health?
My guest, Chad Hopson, shares with us his journey of self-discovery and helping others to uncover their creativity. We chatted about the good, the bad, and the raw stuff about diving into a creative pursuit, and how might that pursuit allow us to achieve greater awareness of ourselves and the world around us.
Key highlights of this episode
- Chad shares his journey and life lessons on discovering himself through creativity
- How he deals with difficult life situations
- How the designer mindset helps him in different life aspects
- The role of mental health in his creative career
- Advice for people in nurturing their creative potential
Key Takeaway:
- Making art can improve our mental health because it allows us to give voice to feelings and ideas that are difficult to put into words.
- Define success for yourself, and never use a broad term that everyone else uses as a goal.
Chad Hopson is a multidisciplinary artist focusing on mental health and the power of creativity. His brand So Indifferent provides graphic design services, but at its core, it aims to help others realize their own creative potential.
Visit Chad’s Koji Link:
https://withkoji.com/@SoIndifferent
Download So Indifferents The Support Report here:
https://www.soindifferent.com/portfolio/the-support-report/
Learn more about The Fear Theory:
https://www.soindifferent.com/thefeartheory/
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
For a long time, I've been thinking about how I can create an elevator pitch to introduce myself in a succinct and clear way. And if you're a multifaceted creative like me, you know it's difficult to sum up who you are in a sentence. It forces us to take something complex and boil down into something very simple. But why do most of us still spend so much time on our elevator pitches? And why do we feel anxious when others fail to recognize our complexity in one short paragraph? In today's episode, I'm going to talk about exactly that, and why you should get rid of your pitch today and ways to shift your energy so that you show up more powerfully.
Key Highlights:
- a fun story about how I overcome the need for coming up with an elevator pitch for myself
- My hypothesis on why people obsess over their elevator pitches
- How you can address issues a pitching your work to impress others or collaborate with potential clients
- A better approach of showing up powerfully and authentically
Key Takeaways:
- Everything that you say reveals a little bit about you and no one paragraph in the world will need to totally represent you.
- Make genuine connections by being a good listener, a natural conversationalist and by being honest about who you are, rather than boxing yourself in with a few sentences.
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You probably have way too many creative ideas competing for your time and attention. And in the midst of all the chaos and stress of daily life, it's so easy to lose sight of what drives you in the first place. So, how do you strike a balance between your professional and personal life? And what do you need to sustain your passion and joy in your creative practice? Join me in this conversation as Lindsay shares with us her creative process as a writer and how she manages her multifaceted career, family, and personal life all at the same time.
Key highlights of this episode
- Lindsay shares her story about how she started her writing journey and how she developed her identity as writer without needing to practice her craft everyday
- Lindsay tells her insights on how you can sustain the momentum over a long period of time in your creative practice
- Lindsay’s jar-method approach in writing - a must-have method in your toolbox!
- Lindsay’s passion for grant-writing and her honest thoughts how to manage uncertainties in a creative career
Key Takeaway:
- There are no rules in “how one should be” as a writer or as a creative person in general. You have the freedom to create your own rules.
- Everybody's creative process is unique, and finding a structure that works for you will enable you to create freely and joyfully
Lindsay Zier-Vogel, is a Toronto-based author, grant writer, educator and love
letterer. She is the author of the acclaimed debut novel Letters to Amelia and her first picture book will be out in Spring 2023. After studying dance at the School of Toronto Dance Theatre, she received her BA in English and then her Masters in English and Creative Writing from the University of Toronto. Her work has been published widely in Canada and the UK and her hand-bound books are housed in the permanent collection at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library. In addition to leading ongoing creative writing workshops with adults and youth through the Toronto Public Library, she is also a professor in Humber College's Professional Writing post-graduate program.
You can buy Letters to Amelia at Book*hug Press or all other major book outlets.
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
It’s been 1 year since I started my coaching business! I've got so much to celebrate, and now is the perfect time to reflect on all the lessons I've learned from working with other creatives. In this episode, I'm going to reveal my top secret to starting my own business and becoming successful on my own terms, so that you can apply it to your own business and creative practice.
Key highlights of this episode:
- I share my story of how I started coaching
- My top secret in starting my business and be successful in my own term
- Why is it counterintuitive to set an arbitrary timeline for your business's success?
- The importance of intention and directionality on planning your business
- I’m sharing the bucket approach and other practical tips in implementing intentionality and directionality of your creative business
Key Takeaways:
- When we set a fixed destination and arbitrary timeline for achieving our goals, we become very rigid and anxious on meeting the deadline that we forget to enjoy the process.
- Focus on key strategies and pillars rather than task-oriented goals to plan your creative practice because that will allow you to be flexible.
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Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching
The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
How do we sustain the momentum to build an artistic practice of our own and make shifts when our souls desire? I cannot think of a better person to talk about this than my friend Jasmine Gui, who always amazes me and friends around her that she holds space for the different facets of identities and consistently has an intimate relationship with her craft and creativity.
Key highlights of this episode
- Jasmine shares her story as a process-based artist and why interest motivates her more than fixed ambitions.
- She gives some advice to those who are planning to take their PhD and shares her personal experience.
- She also shares valuable insights on how she balances practicality and stability in her creative career.
- Her loose-fist approach to building her practice and deepening her relationship with creativity.
Jasmine Gui is a Singaporean-born interdisciplinary artist, programmer at the Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival, and Jasmine Gui is a doctoral student working in decolonial, diasporic literature and media. She is the co-founder of TACLA, a community archive initiative and runs Teh Studio and San Micropress. Her creative research practice centres the decolonial imaginaries of grief, memory and joy. Her work has been exhibited at Xpace Cultural Centre, and featured in publications such Hungry Zine, Canthius, Room Magazine, Held Magazine, SineTheta amongst others, and she collaborates on experimental paper arts as one-half of the creative duo, jabs.
To connect with Jasmine, visit www.tehstudio.ca or follow her on Instagram @jaziimun, @tehstudio.sanpress
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The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
As a creative, I know how important it is to stay inspired, but sometimes, even the best of us get hit with creative burnout. It's not something that you can just shake off or ignore—it's real. So how do you keep your creative light burning? In this episode, I will walk you through my personal journey of overcoming burnout, what I have learned from this experience and how we can really take care of ourselves while following our dreams and pursuing our passion.
Key highlights of this episode
- My personal experience of burnout and how I recovered from it
- Four phases of burnout that I learned from my personal journey
- Lessons I learned in nurturing my relationship with creativity
- I also share the steps I take to manage my creative career in more sustainable way
- And how building trust and confidence in giving yourself space can create new possibilities and breakthroughs in your creative career.
Key Takeaways:
- When we look for quick-fixes but not really address the root cause, we will only end up repeating the cycle of burnout.
- Listen to your body and watch out for those signs that you're probably expressing a burnout and immediately give yourself some grace to bounce back from that to avoid having massive burnout.
Trigger warning: if you're experiencing burnout, listening to content about burnout can be triggering. Please take care of yourself and seek the support of mental health professionals if needed.
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**My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Apply for my 1:1 coaching program here. Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching**The Everyday Talent Podcast is produced by Betty Xie and Benice Detoon.
Seeking perfection is something that a lot of creatives do and struggle with. But chasing perfectionism often causes us to be afraid of trying and failing, keeping us in our comfort zones. In this episode, I chat with Vanessa Lee, a former client of mine, about her experience of going through my 1:1 coaching program and how it helped her overcome perfectionism, develop a healthy relationship with her self-critic, and work with her money mindset.
Key highlights of this episode
- Vanessa shares challenges she faced last year as she navigated a job transition
- How she overcame perfectionism and developed a healthy relationship with her self-critic
- How she deal with scarcity mindset and improved her relationship with money
- Changes in Vanessa’s creative career and life after coaching
- Vanessa talks about her insights on creative rest
Key Takeaways:
- Self-critic is a part of us, but it doesn’t speak any truth to our ability as creatives. We can learn to build a distance to our self-critic’s voice.
- Creativity is like a muscle. It's not something we can overwork and use all the time, but it is something we can build. It's something that also needs rest.
Naturally curious about all things visual, design, and the process of creating anything and everything, Vanessa always knew she would walk the path that encompassed all that. Recently making the transition from graphic design, Vanessa is now taking strides in user interface design in her current role as Designer at Accenture Interactive in Toronto, Canada.
Connect with Vanessa via her Instagram.
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Natural talent is a topic that every creative person likes to talk about, but also secretly fears it. We fear it because there is always a tiny voice in our head that reminds us: you’re no genius. In this episode, I share with you what to do when the thought “what if I’m just mediocre” creeps up, and the steps we can take to actually realize our talent and improve our craft.
Key highlights of this episode
- Is the belief "I'm just mediocre" part of your “operating system”, even when you don’t notice it? I share the short term and long term impact this can have on our creative career and life
- Realistic steps you can take to cope with the fear of being mediocre and develop a healthy relationship with your inner self-critic
- How to start developing a healthy relationship with your inner self-critic
- I walk you through my unique colour theory metaphor on how to grow your creative career by embracing exactly who you are and dissect what are the three primary colours you need to build awareness of in your creative career
Key Takeaways:
- We tend to work hard to compensate for the feeling of not being good enough. I will elaborate on why this tactic does not work in the long term.
- Self-critic is not always there to destroy you. Understanding and acknowledging it will help you be more creative.
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**My 1:1 coaching program is OPEN! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm.
Apply for my 1:1 coaching program here. Learn more about the program at xiebetty.com/coaching**
In this day and age, a lot of us want to work abroad and develop a career that is not bound to a location. But how do we actually start? What are some obstacles and challenges we can expect, and what mindsets will get us through the ups and downs? On this very first interview episode on the podcast, I talk with Grace Phan-Nguyen. Grace shares her trajectory of starting her career in theater in Canada, moved to Germany during the global pandemic, and then self-started a career on Youtube. Today she manages two well-loved Youtube food channels. My Name is Andong and Made with Lau, and continues to cultivate a career of learning driven by her curiosity, humility, and self-care.
Key highlights:
- Grace shares her story and key mindsets that motivated her to leave a structure that didn’t serve her anymore, re-started in Germany, and eventually carved out her path on Youtube.
- For those of you interested in starting a career on Youtube, Grace shares her insights on the possible routes and what to focus on when you’re starting.
- As both Grace and I are creatives who manage our own schedule and rhythm of working, we exchange how we actively set boundaries, give ourselves permission to rest, and treat rest as a form of resistance.
Connect with Grace via Instagram @phantagepoint. Check out her work on Youtube at Made with Lau and My Name is Andong. She also has a cool podcast Our Relationship To, where four friends in three countries come together to talk about their long-distance relationship experiences and their interests.
____________________________________________________________ Connect with Betty on @bettyxcoach on Instagram or find me on Linkedin. If you are looking to grow your creative career, practice and income without worrying about losing yourself and giving into the hustle culture, check out my 1:1 coaching program at xiebetty.com/coaching and book a discovery call today.
When we are making a risky move in our career, we tend to get anxious about telling our family out of the fear that they would disprove or judge us. In this episode, I spilled the tea on how I told my mom about moving on from my full-time job recently, and how did I actually take the steps to assess whether that big move was right for me at this stage in my creative career.
Key highlights of this episode
- My story on quitting her full-time job to run her business full time & how I told my mom about it
- How to take a “big risk” in your career by doing the inner work in order to help you feel safe when taking this risk
- How we can move on from seeking approval from our family and make aligned career decisions
Key Takeaways:
- Telling our family about your career move often feels hard because we want to look for validation from them, so it’s crucial that we validate ourselves first
- When it comes to risk-taking, it’s not about taking reckless risks or avoiding risks altogether, but it’s about managing a portfolio of decisions, where some of which will feel risky but it will ultimately push you out of your comfort zone and create new possibilities
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My 1:1 coaching program is open! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. My clients have been able to deepen their craft, make big career moves, and make happier money without overwhelm. Check out my signature coaching program and book a free discovery call today at xiebetty.com/coaching
In this very first episode of the podcast, we tackle the million dollar question: how to have the creative career you always wanted.
Key highlights:
- The definition of a “creative career”, why I am challenging the common definition of this concept and my personal experience coming to term with it
- How to distinguish what you truly want, versus what society has told you to want
- What is it about the creative career that meets your needs and why, and how to clarify those things
- What are the different creative career archetypes and to identify which one you are
To support you to identify the shape of your creative career, download my original framework: Four Archetypes of Creative Careers
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My 1:1 coaching program is open! I help creatives like you to grow career, practice and income by embracing exactly who you are. Check out my signature coaching program and book a free discovery call today at xiebetty.com/coaching