Join hosts Michelle and Katie as they dismantle the myth of the starving artist in this thought-provoking episode. Together, they challenge the notion that creativity must be linked to suffering, advocating instead for a mindset that encourages prolific output and financial stability. Delve into the significance of day jobs in nurturing creativity, providing stability, income, and unexpected inspiration. The conversation highlights the innovative strategy of "Two for Them, One for Me," illustrating how artists like actors, photographers, and creatives balance commercial endeavors with personal passion projects to sustain their artistic careers. Redefine conventional wisdom alongside Michelle and Katie, embracing a narrative that celebrates creative abundance without compromising artistic integrity. Tune in for an engaging discussion that reshapes the relationship between creativity and financial sustainability. Key takeaways: Overcoming the starving artist mindset fosters prolific and productive creativity, promoting output over perfectionism. Having a steady income from a day job can enhance creativity by offering stability and resources to fuel artistic passions. Embracing the "two for them, one for me" model enables creatives to harmonize commercial work with personal projects, leveraging one to support the other. Recognizing the value in various creative mediums—both commercial and fine art—dispels snobbish attitudes and celebrates diverse expressions of artistry. Prioritizing sustained creative practice over perfectionism allows for greater growth and development over time, emphasizing the journey rather than singular "perfect" works. 📚 Resources and Links: Hear all of this and more every Tuesday morning by subscribing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Sign up ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for your weekly wink from the Universe and receive curated links to tickle your brain and coax out your intuition⁠! 📩 Connect with host ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Michelle Pellizzon-Lipsitz⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠team Holisticism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe and support the podcast on Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our free Holisticism Hub community of intuitives and creators ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Softer Sounds Studios --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twelfthhouse/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twelfthhouse/support