Every artist’s journey is unique—what works for one won’t necessarily work for another. Personal preferences, life circumstances, and individual personalities all shape how artists navigate their creative careers.
In this episode of The Art Biz, host Alyson Stanfield welcomes astrologer and coach Bonnie Gillespie to explore how artists can work with their natural wiring instead of against it. They discuss the concept of enoughness—understanding that an artist’s value isn’t determined by external validation—and how astrology can provide insights into creative rhythms, decision-making, and self-worth.
Highlights:
Whether you’re deep into astrology or a total skeptic, this episode offers thought-provoking insights into how artists can better understand themselves and their creative flow.
02:57 Understanding Enoughness
05:28 Balancing Positivity and Negativity
07:37 Self-Validation and the Loved File
14:09 Navigating Creative Spirals
15:14 Astrology and Practical Coaching
19:53 The Natal Chart Explained
30:59 Mars in Cancer: Navigating Life's Challenges
32:26 Venus: The Key to Love, Money, and Enoughness
36:10 The Power of the Moon in Your Chart
38:41 Astrological Insights for 2025 and Beyond
46:54 Staying Motivated and Inspired as an Artist
52:17 Practical Steps to Tap into the Bonnieverse
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Injecting Personal Narrative into Your Art with Sara Lee Hughes (ep. 131)
Why I Want Partnerships with Art Galleries with Evita Tezeno (ep. 175)
How You Want to Be Perceived as an Artist with Alexandra Squire (ep. 133)
Every Artist Is Designed Differently and What It Means with Jahje Ives (ep. 178)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/enoughness-gillespie
⭐️ Connect with Bonnie and the Bonnieverse: https://bonniegillespie.com
🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶 full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
This episode of The Art Biz with host Alyson Stanfield focuses on the power of commitment and taking action toward your goals.
Explore how to align your schedule with your values, overcome hesitation, and stop waiting for the "perfect time."
With practical strategies like inquiry-based reflection and small, intentional steps, you’ll discover how to move forward confidently. Whether it’s honing your craft, building connections, or pursuing opportunities, this episode inspires you to begin today.
00:20 The Illusion of Time Management
01:29 Living Intentionally
05:25 The Power of Commitment
08:37 Taking Action: Overcoming Hesitation
13:26 The Artist’s Empowered Success Cycle
14:45 Inquiry for Progress: Reflecting and Committing
18:39 Encouragement to Act Today
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Risk, Rejection, and Resilience with Christine Aaron (ep. 114)
What Your Failures Are Teaching You with Laura Petrovich-Cheney (ep. 95)
Are You Playing It Too Safe in Your Art Business? (ep. 92)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/take-action-today
🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶 full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Host Alyson Stanfield discusses the benefits and strategies of a daily creative practice with Helen Hiebert, who constructs installations, sculptures, films, artists’ books, and works in paper using handmade paper as her primary medium.
This conversation acknowledges the value of a daily practice, but Helen is a strong advocate for what she calls “intermittent daily practices.” If sticking to a daily routine forever feels daunting, her approach might resonate with you.
There’s also a dive into Helen’s realization that as a teacher, she could maintain the same class structure while creatively evolving the content to keep it fresh and exciting over time—primarily to prevent herself from getting bored. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on the act of making—without obsessing over the final outcome.
04:00 Helen's Income Streams Update
[ see Transform Your Creative Ideas into Multiple Income Streams with Helen Hiebert (ep. 18) ]
06:14 Daily Practice and Paper Weaving
22:30 Teaching and Online Classes
26:10 The Different Types of Students
26:42 Keeping the Class Interesting
28:17 Innovative Teaching Methods
32:49 Tips for Sticking to a Daily Practice
37:43 The Importance of Community and Accountability
45:41 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Events
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
Creative Placemaking and Public Art with Lynn Basa (ep. 26)
Focusing on the Art, Not the Art Business with Rebecca Welz (ep. 134)
Play Tops Work, Connection Tops Solitude, and Confidence Tops Fear with Willie Cole (ep. 126)
Using Her Superpower and Biomaterials with Kelly M. O’Brien (ep. 196)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit artbizsuccess.com/intermittent-practices
⭐️ Connect with Helen and see more of her art: https://helenhiebertstudio.com/
🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶 full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/
Debbie Mueller talks with host Alyson Stanfield about how she has cultivated resilience and bravery as an artist, from finding her community to embracing opportunities that might initially feel intimidating. She also discusses how she’s navigated challenges like rejection and the balancing act of art and life.
Debbie credits her successes not just to hard work and persistence but to a little bit of luck—though her version of luck is decidedly hard-earned.
Whether you’re just starting out as an artist or looking for inspiration to take your next bold step, Debbie’s story is a reminder that bravery, persistence, and the willingness to embrace new opportunities can lead to extraordinary outcomes.
01:38 Discovering a Passion for Painting 06:01 Balancing Medicine and Art 08:28 The Role of Luck and Hard Work 15:46 Resources and Inspirations 21:09 The Importance of Community 28:54 Teaching and Personal Growth 30:23 Setting Goals and Looking Ahead 37:15 Conclusion and Bravery Challenge
🎧 RELATED EPISODES
These episodes touch on rejection and resilience:
Risk, Rejection, and Resilience with Christine Aaron (ep. 114)
What Your Failures Are Teaching You with Laura Petrovich-Cheney (ep. 95)
Are You Playing It Too Safe in Your Art Business? (ep. 92)
Dealing with Rejection with Megan Wimberley (ep. 197)
📖 To read more, see images, find resources mentioned, and leave a comment, visit https://artbizsuccess.com/mueller-bravery
⭐️ Connect with Debbie Mueller and see more of her art: https://debbiemuellerart.com
🔶 Does your art business need a boost or a refresh? Please see my comprehensive art-marketing program, Essentials for Artist Success 🔶 full of tools, strategies, and process you need to establish your professionalism and increase your visibility. For those with beginning and emerging art careers and those who need to approach their business with more thought and intention.
⛰️ The Art Biz is recorded on the traditional land of the Cheyenne, Arapaho and Ute tribes.
~ ~ ! ATTENTION INDIGENOUS ARTISTS and BIPOC ARTISTS ! ~ ~
This is an invitation to all Indigenous and BIPOC artists, wherever you are in the world, to share your story here on The Art Biz. Here’s how ~~~~> https://artbizsuccess.com/pitch-podcast/