Creatives Making Moves: Episode 3
Creatives Making Moves podcast spotlights passionate black women artists and creatives who are making bold moves as entrepreneurs.
May 5, 2020 by Victoria
#3: Tired of being a starving artist?
You don't have to be a starving artist.
Secure the bag, and keep the bag.
That’s what Myesha Francis believes, and I’m here for it.
Myesha is passionate about seeing artists grow, develop, and be successful. She is an accomplished painter, educator, and business owner of Creatively Yours Myesha. Besides being a boss and receiving numerous awards, including Arts Entrepreneurship and Excellence from Essence, she is just a really kind soul.
In this week’s episode, we go behind the scenes of her life as a creative entrepreneur to talk about her early days opening a gallery. What started as a little studio, eventually grew into a thriving gallery in the heart of the arts district in New Orleans for over seven years.
Myesha shares her insight for building a sustainable creative practice, her struggles, and how burnout eventually made her pivot and start a new chapter.
If you are suffering alone right now, trying to figure it out, hustling for gigs, and crying in the dark, this episode is for you. You’re not alone.
Take the next step, and have faith that you’re on the right path. People will help you along the way, and doors will start to open.
*Important Note: This episode was recorded before COVID-19. Since then, Myesha has pivoted to rededicating her time to her art practice and teaching. She is no longer a part of Women and Wine Nola.
In this episode Myesha shares:
How artists can be creative in thinking about different revenue streams.
Why it's important to negotiate your terms when working a full time job, even if it scares you, so that your art doesn't suffer.
Myesha’s advice to artists who are just starting their journey, and what she would have done differently when she started.
Myesha’s least favorite thing to do in the world.
Myesha idea of success that involves Oprah’s cottage, paint, and gifts.
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