With everything going on in the world, most of us are over-stressed and over-worked and the last thing we need is more pressure to step up our side-hustle. So instead of an episode dedicated to making every second of quarantine time as productive as possible, here are 10 ways to do the complete opposite. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

It’s The Great Portfolio Paradox: how do you build a portfolio when your standard for the work that needs to go into it is higher than what you’re currently producing? In this episode I address an artist curse old as time, and along the way give 6 tips to develop your portfolio even with a perfectionist mindset. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio  Create Photography Retreat: https://bit.ly/320jfiw 

Sometimes, you just need a change. Maybe you’re burnt out or bored or maybe you’ve evolved from who you were 5 years ago. Whatever the reason, if you want to take your business in a different direction and don’t quite know where to start, this is the episode for you. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio  Create Photography Retreat: https://bit.ly/320jfiw 

Your media kit is how you represent yourself when pitching to a big potential client or requesting funding for a dream project. In this episode I discuss what to include and how to format it, plus a few tips from personal experience, such as whether or not to include your rate sheet along with it. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio  Create Photography Retreat: https://bit.ly/320jfiw  Book Me For Your Event: https://bit.ly/2tbuAz

Not everyone (myself included) is cut out for the constant interaction and availability of social media, and if you have a business to run it can feel like you’re trapped. Thankfully, that’s not the case. In this episode, I list 5 ways to grow your business without the use of social media. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio  Create Photography Retreat: https://bit.ly/320jfiw  Book Me For Your Event: https://bit.ly/2tbuAz

Copy refers to any written words about your business or artwork. Think email campaigns, instagram captions, subscriber sign-up pages and artist bios. As you can imagine, it’s pretty important! In this episode I break down 7 types of copy and share 8 tips for making yours the best it can be. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty Email Marketing Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/2r7kw9f Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio  Book Me For Your Event: https://bit.ly/2tbuAzk 

For many artists, corporate clients provide both the freedom of artistic expression and the security of a consistent paycheck. In this episode, I’ll break down what you need to do beforehand, how to craft your pitch into the perfect email, how to follow up after you send it and what to do after you’ve been hired. Join the Creative Chaos community: https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio  Find That Lead: https://findthatlead.com/en/ Book Me: https://bit.ly/2tbuAzk 

The term “self care” gets thrown around a lot, usually hashtagged under a photo of an over-the-top dessert. But self care is so much more than short term indulgences. In this episode, I share 8 methods of effective, long term self care.  Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

If you’ve ever explored the idea of pursuing an artistic career, you might be familiar with a few of these. Maybe they’ve held you back at or even convinced you that your dream just isn’t a realistic option. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the most damaging myths surrounding creative careers. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

We all know finding your own creative style involves thousands of hours of practice, but where do we start? In this episode I go through five of the most tried and true steps to discovering the unique voice that sets you apart from the crowd and makes your work distinctly “you.” Ira Glass, The Gap: https://bit.ly/2ReNxci Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

One of my favorite aspects of business as a fine art photographer is licensing images for book covers. In this episode, I answer some of the most common questions I receive regarding this area of work, and give advice as to how you too can get started licensing your own images in the same way. Understand Photography Interview: https://apple.co/2QIU6n9  Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

And just like that, another decade down! Looking back, I’ve changed and learned so much, both in business and as a person, I’m not even sure I’d recognize myself 10 years ago (which is a good thing). In this episode I share 10 things I’d say if given the chance to sit down and talk with 2009 Jenna. 2020 Promotional Calendar & Workbook: https://bit.ly/2X1JrXG Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

It’s no secret: I love resolutions. Every year I look forward to sitting down and mapping out everything I’d like to work toward in the following year, and this year is no different! For this episode I put together a very special list of 8 resolutions just for artists. Let me know if any of these make it on your list! Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   2020 Promotional Calendar & Workbook: https://bit.ly/2X1JrXG  Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

A good workspace is more important than we often realize: it increases creativity, focus and output, all while giving us a sense of responsibility and ownership of our work. In this episode I’m sharing 8 tips to turn your workspace into the functional, productive sanctuary you deserve it to be. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   2020 Promotional Calendar & Workbook: https://bit.ly/2X1JrXG  Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio

While I definitely wouldn’t describe maternity leave as a vacation, it’s still a planned leave of absence from my business. In this episode I discuss some of the systems I’ve set in place that allow me to step away for some much needed personal time without worrying about my business collapsing in my absence. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

I’ve always had a complicated relationship with social media, but this year has been different. I put some new rules into place and they’ve worked wonders! In this episode I’m sharing the changes I’ve made and how each of them have helped me have a happier and healthier creative relationship with social media. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

Self-sabotage occurs when we participate in behaviors or thoughts that keep us from moving forward in life. In this episode I discuss 10 of the most common self-sabotage behaviors, even using examples from my own life. Settle in and grab some tea, because this one is gonna get real! Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty   Become a Patron: https://bit.ly/2D3FUio 

In the final installment of the Artist Income Series, I’m explaining how to lay out your dream year into a workable promotional calendar, including how to schedule product launches, creative projects and holiday promotions. Whatever you’re planning for next year, here are the steps to set it up! 2020 Promotional Calendar & Workbook: https://bit.ly/2X1JrXG View the Email Marketing Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/2r7kw9f  Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty  

In Part 2 of the Artist Income Series, I’m giving away my step-by-step method for planning your dream year in business (new projects, revenue goals, it’s all here!). Be sure to download the free Workbook and 2020 Promotional Calendar below! 2020 Promotional Calendar & Workbook: https://bit.ly/2X1JrXG View the Email Marketing Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/2r7kw9f  Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty  

Welcome to the Artist Income Series! In Part 1 I’m breaking down all the potential ways artists can make money into 14 categories, then exploring the individual aspects of each. Find a quite spot, grab a pen and notepad and settle in, because this one covers A LOT of information. View the Email Marketing Spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/2r7kw9f  List of Artist Grants: https://bit.ly/32cJwIW   Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2BXWZty 

If you’ve ever worked on a long term project before, you know the feeling: is it done, or is there still more I can do? In this episode I share 6 steps to help you decide if you’ve got more work to do or if your project is officially complete and it’s finally time to move on to your next big thing. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/1Mko2R7

It was my birthday last week (35! Woohoo!) and that meant I thinking back on some of the hardest lessons I’ve learned over the years. In this episode, I discuss the 5 shifts in my thinking that have drastically changed my life and business far more than I ever could’ve imagined. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/1Mko2R7

No matter how beautiful your work or how great your marketing plan, your website has the ability to make or break your business. In this episode, I cover 7 of the most common mistakes artists make when designing their website. I discuss why they happen, how they hurt your business and how to fix them. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/1Mko2R7

Do you want to begin a new creative venture but feel like you’re just too old? Like you’ve missed your big chance and if you start now, you’ll be miles behind everyone else? In this episode, I talk all about that exact same feeling, and why you’re probably not at as much of a disadvantage as you think you are. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2CxZO6c

I love long term projects; they’re what my entire business is based on. But while these projects often start off with a bang, that excitement can fade, and eventually turn into a massive burden. In this episode, I cover 8 tips for rediscovering that original excitement and maintaining forward creative progress. Join the Creative Chaos community at https://bit.ly/2CxZO6c