articles for creative lives & businesses
A Dive Into The Social Media Abyss!
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Snap Chat, Pinterest, LinkedIn - the social media vortex is one that threatens to engulf us all in a sea of information and a time consuming abyss of hashtags and updates. Given that us creatives need time to actually create,...
5 tips for goals that stick
Setting your goals is one thing but sticking to them is a whole other kettle of fish! I'm giving a talk at a local business networking event in a couple of weeks on Goal setting and it's got me really thinking about the main messages I want to leave the group with and...
Why I charge for my services and you should too!
Wow this seems like a no brainer doesn’t it - have a product and charge for it. In the corporate world I wouldn’t need to write this blog but in the realities of the arts this elephant in the room needs talking about. When I worked as a full time artsworker I had...
Distance = Creativity
I am going to make a terrible and shocking confession here, that I am only willing to make as I know my partner is unlikely to read this post and use it forever against me – I am an organizational tyrant, aka control freak. There I said it. So enforced can my...
Why I Love Arts Festivals!
Festivals allow communities to connect, reclaim and celebrate and they are some of the resons I love them so much! Two weekends ago, in a summery heat haze and with the air thick with dive bombing Christmas beetles, I witnessed the transformation of one of my local...
In Focus – Lou Bradley
As a teen Lou Bradley kicked off her music career sneaking into the backdoors of inner city Sydney pubs and bars. Playing in a band that included her future husband Phil, Lou realized early that hers was a deep affinity with music. With three young kids underfoot and...
In Focus – Barebones Art Gallery
Karen and Ruth Ryan share 20 years worth of wisdom and advice gained from owning one of the Northern Rivers longest standing commercial galleries. In the up market North NSW town of Bangalow you can find veteran local business, the gorgeous Barebones Art Gallery. From...
In Focus – Zakay Glass Creations
An interview with Zakay Glass Creations Local Byron Bay artist Asaf Zakay shares the journey of building his thriving creative business. Asaf Zakay was born and raised in Israel. Exploring and living in the madness and magic of India for a number of years he came to...
The Perfectionism Myth
“Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life...