From corporate burnout to calling the shots

Millennial 911

Our first responders this week are Calgary artists Michelle Atkinson and Billie Rae Busby. These two have done what many deem impossible, making art their full-time job. Wow, did we cover some territory: Can your heart’s work really be your 9-5? Do creations lose their authenticity or intrinsic value when we monetize them? Can we even appreciate “good art” when we are inundated with content? Strap in and enjoy this worthwhile ride with two incredible women!
3:08 - The journey taken to becoming full time artists

7:52 - How they became artists that could generate income

17:43 - Has our access to art via social media affected how we appreciate it?

26:05 - Do you risk losing authentic joy when seeking monetary compensation?

35:26 - The value of setting your own goals and metrics for success

38:34 - Making it happen as an artist: multiple income streams

55:57 - Opinions around having a financial safety net before making the leap

1:04:41 - Making things happen for themselves because they actually like what they do

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Michelle Atkinson
Billie Rae Busby
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