Advance Your Art: From Artist To Creative Entrepreneur

MEET DANE REIS: Dane is the creator & host of the podcast, “You Booked It” the #1 resource where you learn HOW to create a successful entertainment career. Guests share their journeys through the industry where we discover the fundamentals and niche golden nuggets that actually create a successful career in our industry, and fill the gap between training and the real world. Dane has been a professional entertainer for over 16-years singing, dancing, and acting all around the World! He’s been on TV and radio and is an award-winning mascot, corporate producer, and Actors Equity performer and stage manager. CONTACT:https://youbookeditpodcast.com/ (https://youbookeditpodcast.com/) https://youbookeditpodcast.com/community/ (https://youbookeditpodcast.com/community/) https://www.instagram.com/youbookeditpodcast/ (https://www.instagram.com/youbookeditpodcast/) SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I LOVE PUPPIES!1)https://meetfox.com/en/ (MEETFOX) Monetize your time with an easy-to-use online platform. Use promo code “yuri”

MEET SAHAR FREEMANTLESahar Freemantle is an award-winning milliner based in London. The purpose of her brand Sahar Millinery is to spread beauty and inspire creativity.  Sahar and her team are inspired by the empowerment that a good hat can bring about in the wearer – the right hat can make us stand tall, glow with confidence and give off the vibe ‘Yes, I know I look good.’ ‘Our hats are seductive and fun, elusive and inviting. They prompt confidence in the wearer and smiles from spectators’ Sahar is a QEST* scholar and has a BaHons in Performance Costume from Edinburgh College of Art. She uses traditional millinery methods in her handmade hats, which have great shapes, compliments the wearer, and are comfortable to wear. ‘A good practice of traditional millinery is our springboard from which we dive with electrified tenacity into an arena of playfulness; exploring a vast ocean of ideas, creating new techniques, making happy accidents, getting messy, experimenting with materials, basking in failures, dan

MEET DAVID EMMONS:David Emmons has been an artist for decades, selling his copper and stained glass hanging water gardens at the most prestigious Art Festivals in the country. He spent over 30 years of his life setting up and tearing down more shows than he can count. He spent countless days sitting in the rain. He’s felt the disappointment of merely breaking even after a grueling week on the road. Discouraged, he sipped the weak coffee, listened to the roar of generators or repetitive Christmas music all day, and lost his voice from days of endless talking. He missed his wife, and his kids, and the many things he dreamed of doing. Being a self-employed artist/craftsperson should mean having MORE free time, not less. It should mean having greater quality of life – Having the ability to chase your dreams… Three years ago, David made a shift and it changed his life. Up to that point, he was doing 30 shows a year. Now he only exhibits at 1 or 2 of his favorite shows. This massive shift happened simply because o

MEET JYOTSNA RAMACHANDRANJyotsna is a bestselling author, book publisher, TEDx speaker, and is an international Author Success Coach who helps coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts to build a super-profitable author funnel with the help of their book. She founded Author Success Academy to help aspiring authors finally finish their book, get it professionally published, market it into a bestseller, and use that position to grow their business. So far, Jyotsna has helped over 400 authors from 35 different countries through her global publishing agency, Happy Self Publishing. While Jyotsna isn’t working, this mom of 2 kids also loves to dance, run, plan her next solo trip, and is a passionate advocate for educational rights. CONTACT:Learn more at: https://jyotsnaramachandran.com/ (https://jyotsnaramachandran.com/) https://www.happyselfpublishing.com/ (https://www.happyselfpublishing.com/) https://jyotsnaramachandran534117.typeform.com/to/AIsPIq (Author Success Scorecard) https://www.instagram.com/jyotsna

MEET AMIRA ALVAREZ:Amira Alvarez is the founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a global coaching company helping entrepreneurs, empire builders, athletes, creatives, and rising stars in all fields achieve their dreams and goals in record time.  As someone who has made a quantum leap (going from barely making 6-figures to making $700k in one year, then onto 7-figures) and has lived to tell about it, she knows exactly what tactical strategies and mindset shifts are required to get out of your own way, live life on your own terms, and master the art of achieving any goal you set your mind to. She uses these strategies to help her high-achieving clients, go for their "i'm-possible" dreams and achieve them in record time, whether that be reaching that million-dollar mark, building a business empire, or making an impact in the arts, entertainment, or sports. Amira is proud to have helped thousands of women (and a goodly number of men too) confidently break free of limitations and be unstoppable in pursuit o

MEET ADAM VON GOOTKIN:A lifelong entrepreneur, Adam von Gootkin’s pedigree in the spirits industry dates back to his family’s distillery in the 1800s, while his lineage as a risk-taker can be traced directly to his great grandfather’s Prohibition-era speakeasy on the Connecticut River. An entrepreneur is, by definition, a risk-taker. Over a century later, Adam has more than a decade in the spirits industry and brought his family’s legacy into the next generation by co-founding Onyx Spirits Co., an award-winning craft distillery offering America’s first ultra-premium moonshine and New England’s first whiskey. In 2015, his nationally released book Living Proof: Onyx Moonshine’s Journey to Revive the American Spirit, chronicled his unique approach to traditional business principles. After successfully building Connecticut’s first distillery in over 100 years, Adam’s next venture would take him from the Connecticut coast to the rolling grasslands of the English countryside and to one of the most famous homes in

MEET KIT MARTIN:While I never graduated high school, I am an artist, coder, and doctoral candidate who has worked with underserved communities for the past 20 years. I grew up in Sudan, Kenya, and the United States. Such disparate perspectives brought into focus gross racial, socio-geographic, and gender disparities. Through a Watson Fellowship and while obtaining an M.A. in international development, I spent my years after college at work on humanitarian projects in Brazil, Senegal, Jordan, Tanzania, and Egypt; in the last, I worked with garbage collectors, الزبالين, to improve working conditions and income. After obtaining my Master’s, I moved to the newly independent South Sudan, working with local partners and international donors to decolonize international development by shifting power dynamics, and administer projects with loan provision, agricultural systems transformation, and resettling displaced refugees. Most recently, my motivation to reduce barriers to equality and enfranchise historically under

MEET MICHAEL ARDELEAN:Michael Ardelean has always worked at the intersection of art and money. Having grown up bored and broke in suburban Detroit, Michael knew how to get a lot out of a little—streamlining processes and shaking off the baggage of life is his guiding philosophy. His first career, as a pro BMX biker, inspired him to share this outlook and his strategies with others struggling to design a comfortable life around their passion. He moved into merchandising, with a VP role at Alternative Apparel, followed by several years managing a design studio. Michael then began helping creative freelancers with the business end of their work as a consultant. Today, he runs his own recruiting firm, Intro, with the goal of improving organizations (like Madhappy and Buck Mason) by empowering individuals. His passion is advocating for artists of all kinds by helping them make their unique talents financially viable. Michael’s new book, Art For Money, shows creative freelancers what can happen when you cut out wha

MEET MELANIE WELLER:Melanie Weller is the world’s leading expert in opening the door to health, performance, and innovation through the vagus nerve, the bridge between our narratives and our physical experience. A storyteller for the human body, Melanie has an extensive background in stress management, chronic conditions, and people who haven’t yet found success. She now focuses on strengthening the leading edge in businesses, speakers, entertainers, athletes, artists, and medical professionals. Melanie is a Physical Therapist, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Exercise Expert for Aging Adults. CONTACT:www.melanieweller.com https://melanie-weller.mykajabi.com/embody-your-star-1 (https://melanie-weller.mykajabi.com/embody-your-star-1) https://www.instagram.com/embodyyourstar (https://www.instagram.com/embodyyourstar) SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I LOVE PUPPIES!1)https://meetfox.com/en/ (MEETFOX) Monetize your time with an easy-to-use online platform. Use pro

MEET BILLIE SHEPARD: Billie delivers a coaching experience that transforms how an actor acts and business people communicate. Clients have said, “It seems she has a mysterious or supernatural power that influences the creativity, confidence, and best abilities of a speaker or performer.  What Billie does is magical.” Billie has been a professional actor for over forty years, appearing in lead roles in Equity productions, featured television appearances, and numerous national and regional commercials.  An acting coach for decades, she founded two acting academies and five acting workshops in four states. Billie has produced and hosted guest-artist workshops including such notable instructors as Academy Award winner, Alan Arkin. Twenty years ago Billie had an idea. She founded Billie Shepard & Associates, leveraging her acting experience and unique training methods into the business arena; transforming corporate speakers into influential leaders. Her clients include Facebook, Uber, Intuit,

MEET CAMILA ARRI-NUDO:Camila Arri-Nudo is a mindset and alignment coach who works with high performers and achievement junkies on making soul-aligned decisions by diving deep into what makes them thrive. A graduate of Linfield College, she holds a B.S. in Psychology and a B.A. in International Relations with a focus on the intersection of romance, technology, and politics. Camila wrote the book “Swipeable: Avoid the 8 Mistakes Men Make on Dating Apps and Discover What Women Actually Want” while working on her senior thesis. She is also certified in Success and Life Coaching, Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), TIME Techniques, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), the Quantum Ripple Effect Methodology, and clinical hypnotherapy. Her mission is to explore the intersection of social issues, spirituality, and personal development. She is a proponent of having tough conversations and pursuing what lights you up! She currently lives in the Bay Area, CA with her fiancé and their cat. CONTACT:https://camilaarrinudo.co

MEET CHRISTINA FLACH:Celebrity Makeup and Hair Artist, Christina Flach, is the creator and CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina is available onsite in Marin, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, Carmel, and Cabo San Lucas for Weddings, Photoshoots, E-commerce, Make-overs, Film, Video, and TV. Her work is inspired by her love of beauty, fashion, music, and art. Her goal is always to make her client look and feel beautiful on the inside and out. Christina was married to professional tennis player, Ken Flach. In 2018, he died after a brief bout of sepsis. Since then, Christina has been dedicated to raising public awareness of the danger of sepsis, the symptoms to watch for, and the importance of receiving swift medical attention. She has partnered with Sepsis Alliance to produce awareness campaigns highlighting Ken’s story. Christina has spoken about the topic on Fox News, KTVU, NBC Bay Area, Tennis Channel, Quiet Warrior, ABC Bay Area, CBS, Marin Independent Journal, Positive Phil Talk Show, Tolbert and Lund, DR Channe

MEET CHRIS HERVOCHON:Chris Hervochon, CPA, CVA is the sole proprietor of his own CPA firm, provides outsourced accounting and tax preparation services primarily for marketing and creative agencies. Before founding his firm, Chris spent ten years working in forensic accounting and corporate accounting and finance. He has been featured in numerous publications, including Journal of Accountancy, South Carolina CPA Report, AICPA Certificates Wall of Fame, Accounting Today, AMEX Open Forum, LendingTree, CMSWire, CEO Blog Nation, and WinSavvy, as well as a number of podcasts, for his industry-specific knowledge and accounting expertise. In 2018, Chris was one of only 41 CPAs honored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as a member of the Leadership Academy’s tenth graduating class. He was selected based on his exceptional leadership skills and professional experience for the four-day Leadership Academy program, which he graduated from in October 2018. In 2019, he was selected as one of CPA Practice Advisor's 4

MEET HEATHER CHAUVIN:Heather Chauvin is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed women conquer their fears and become leaders at work and home. Drawing from her professional experience as a social worker and her life experience raising three boys, Heather created a signature approach to help her clients create and enjoy sustainability, profitability, and ease in business and life. She is the host of the Mom Is In Control Podcast where she reveals her most vulnerable truths about womanhood, marriage, parenting, living through stage 4 cancer, and running a successful business without burning out. She is releasing her first book in 2021. When Heather isn’t busy driving her boys to hockey practice, you can find her curled up on the couch next to her husband, planning their next family adventure. https://amzn.to/3rYdHRm (Buy Her Book: Dying To Be A Good Mother)CONTACT: http://heatherchauvin.com/ (http://heatherchauvin.com/) http://heatherchauvin.com/book (http://heatherchauvin.com/book) http://heatherch

MEET AMY OUGHTON:Amy Oughton is the Founder and CEO of UI/UX design and development agency Dream in Color. An award-winning UI/UX designer herself, Amy is passionate about improving user experience in the healthcare and nonprofit sectors. As a type 1 diabetic, she is dedicated to using technology to improve lives. She specializes in humanity-driven technology products, data visualizations and dashboards, and complex web applications. For the past eight years, Amy has worked with global brands to improve access to healthcare data and information on public health issues. She is a graduate of the Art Institute of Washington. CONTACT:https://www.dreamincolor.co (https://www.dreamincolor.co) amy.aoughton@dreamincolor.co https://www.facebook.com/dreamincolor.co (https://www.facebook.com/dreamincolor.co) https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamincolorco/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dreamincolorco/) https://www.instagram.com/dreamincolorco/ (https://www.instagram.com/dreamincolorco/ ) SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I

MEET JOSEPH FUNG: Joseph Fung is the CEO of Uvaro, a tech sales career accelerator, and of Kiite, a sales enablement platform purpose-built to provide sales teams with the information they need when they need it. A graduate of the University of Waterloo’s Computer Engineering program, Joseph’s a repeat Founder & CEO, and with multiple successful exits, and speaks frequently on the topics of sales leadership, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. He is an active early-stage investor who ensures that the majority of his investments are into women-led companies. Joseph also sits on the boards of Communitech, the Golden Triangle Angel Network, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony. CONTACT:https://uvaro.com/ (https://uvaro.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfung (https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephfung) https://twitter.com/josephfung (https://twitter.com/josephfung) https://www.instagram.com/josephfung SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I LOVE PUPPIES!1)https://meetfox.com/en/ (MEETFOX) Monetize your time w

MEET TATIANA TSOIR:Tatiana Tsoir [Saw-yer], CPA is a numbers expert with over 15 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners become the boss of their bottom line. So many people dream about being their own boss but hold themselves back because they’re terrified of dealing with money, numbers, and taxes, and Tatiana helps those dreamers get to know their numbers, get taxes under control and reduce money anxiety. She is now committed to sharing her expertise with a broader audience to empower those overwhelmed by running a business so they can make money doing what they love! In her upcoming book, Dream Bold, Start Smart (available in March 2021) as well as her mini-coaching program ‘Something That’s Yours’, Tatiana provides her audience with simple and actionable steps to own their numbers and to be confident in their business decisions. Tatiana is the co-host of the popular podcast ‘Anything Would Work’ and hosts ‘Talk to Tatiana’. These days, Tatiana conducts virtual trainings through top

MEET NICKI KRAWCZYK:Nicki Krawczyk is a copywriter with 15+ years of experience, writing for multi-billion-dollar companies, solopreneurs, and every size business in between. She also coaches people to become professional copywriters and build thriving careers of their own via her website, www.FilthyRichWriter.com, and her Comprehensive Copywriting Academy. For her, being "filthy rich" means having a job you love, being good at what you do, and making great money doing it. CONTACT: www.filthyrichwriter.com https://www.instagram.com/filthyrichwriter (https://www.instagram.com/filthyrichwriter) https://www.facebook.com/FilthyRichWriter/ (https://www.facebook.com/FilthyRichWriter/) https://filthyrichwriter.com/free-video-training (https://filthyrichwriter.com/free-video-training) SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I LOVE PUPPIES!1)https://meetfox.com/en/ (MEETFOX) Monetize your time with an easy to use online platform. Use promo code “yuri” for 2 MONTHS FREE! 2) https://www.gettaxhub.com/?rfsn=4356929.38ee2a (TAXHUB

MEET TALI MANDELZWEIGTali Mandelzweig was born in Israel but moved to Canada at the age of 7. Tali graduated with a Commerce Degree (Honours) majoring in Finance and Human Resources and started her career as an HR manager at an Indo-European startup in India. That is where the fascination with startups began as she fell in love with the idea of bringing a product into life and working with amazing people to make the dream a reality. Tali has over 10 years of experience in business development/account management, human resources, management, and consulting. Her vast and global experience has enriched her with a unique skill-set that allows her to support her co-founder in running the day to day business. She loves to travel and has backpacked in many places around the world.   Tali loves hiking, rock climbing cycling, and trying new activities. CONTACT:www.meetfox.com use promo code "yuri" for 2 months free https://www.instagram.com/mymeetfox/ (https://www.instagram.com/mymeetfox/) https://www.linkedin

MEET B. JEFFREY MADOFF B. Jeffrey Madoff is the founder of Madoff Productions, based in New York City. His company collaborates with ad agencies, public relations firms, and directly with clients to produce commercials, branded content, and live streaming events. Madoff began his career as a fashion designer. He was chosen as one of the top 10 designers in the U.S. then switched careers to film and video production. Madoff edited and directed award-winning commercials, documentaries, and web content around the world for clients such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria’s Secret, Tiffany, Radio City, The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Harvard University, and Weill Cornell Medical College. Madoff also works with private equity firms and investment banks such as Lazard, Financo, MidOcean Partners, and Lincolnshire to produce videos to position and tell the brand story for companies that are being sold. Madoff authored “Creative Careers: Making a Living With Your Ideas” an Amazon Bestseller based on the class he develop