Today on the podcast Julia shares with you how she became a career artist, and what that journey really looked like - lots of self doubt, repetitive thought cycles, loved ones supporting her, and moments of big courage.  We hope you enjoy! 

Today on the podcast Julia shares with you how she became a career artist, and what that journey really looked like - lots of self doubt, repetitive thought cycles, loved ones supporting her, and moments of big courage.  We hope you enjoy!

”Stop Playing it Safe” - Julia’s Artist Origin Story

Today's episode has it all: illness, laughter, adulting, loss, weddings, and off the rails conversation. Please enjoy and remember your imperfections are beautiful.  This episode is dedicated to the one and only Lucie Phillips.  

Today's episode has it all: illness, laughter, adulting, loss, weddings, and off the rails conversation. Please enjoy and remember your imperfections are beautiful.  This episode is dedicated to the one and only Lucie Phillips.

Permission to Embrace Your Limitations

Today you get to be a fly on the wall for Julia &amp; Erin's rebranding meeting - that's right Julia has hired Erin to help her rebrand herself! Erin walks us all through some helpful ways to start this process and resources to turn to if this is a process you are also in need of.  Follow the Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls. 

Today you get to be a fly on the wall for Julia &amp; Erin's rebranding meeting - that's right Julia has hired Erin to help her rebrand herself! Erin walks us all through some helpful ways to start this process and resources to turn to if this is a process you are also in need of.  Follow the Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls.

Rebranding and Developing Your Own Logo

Today we have a fun one! Julia's fiancé, Kirk, joins her on the podcast to discuss his perspective of the creative journey, and Julia asks Kirk what it's really like to have an artist as a partner. 

Today we have a fun one! Julia's fiancé, Kirk, joins her on the podcast to discuss his perspective of the creative journey, and Julia asks Kirk what it's really like to have an artist as a partner.

A Conversation with Julia’s Fiancé, Kirk!

In Today's Episode Julia speaks candidly about her recent growth on instagram, and why she believes it's happening. There are some helpful take aways as well as honest reflections about how truly out of control and random this whole social media thing is! We hope you enjoy.  Please follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

In Today's Episode Julia speaks candidly about her recent growth on instagram, and why she believes it's happening. There are some helpful take aways as well as honest reflections about how truly out of control and random this whole social media thing is! We hope you enjoy.  Please follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

How I Grew My Instagram Following

Today on the podcast we have Aurailieus, a St. Petersburg, Florida artist and muralist. This is a conversation all about carving your own path and fearlessly putting your art out into the world.  Please follow Aurailieus on Instagram at @aurailieus_artist and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AurailieusArtist   You can find Aurailieus's work on his website: http://www.aurailieus.com/

Today on the podcast we have Aurailieus, a St. Petersburg, Florida artist and muralist. This is a conversation all about carving your own path and fearlessly putting your art out into the world.  Please follow Aurailieus on Instagram at @aurailieus_artist and Subscribe to his YouTube Channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AurailieusArtist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/AurailieusArtist</a> You can find Aurailieus's work on his website: <a href="http://www.aurailieus.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aurailieus.com/</a>

”If There Isn’t an Art Scene, Build It” - A Conversation with Aurailieus Artist

In this episode Julia &amp; Erin discuss their own experience with receiving feedback and the journey of knowing when to accept it and when to reject it.  Follow @gessogirls on instagram. 

In this episode Julia &amp; Erin discuss their own experience with receiving feedback and the journey of knowing when to accept it and when to reject it.  Follow @gessogirls on instagram.

Navigating Criticism, When to Take it and When to Leave it

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she discusses feeling lost on her creative journey, and finding her way back to her path.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she discusses feeling lost on her creative journey, and finding her way back to her path.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

If You Ever Feel Lost on Your Creative Journey, Listen to This...

Today Julia and Erin discuss how their creative practice reflects what they need more of in their lives. They validate that it's okay to let your creative practice be a place of escape and for your own enjoyment, and that it does not always have to be intended for someone else.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

Today Julia and Erin discuss how their creative practice reflects what they need more of in their lives. They validate that it's okay to let your creative practice be a place of escape and for your own enjoyment, and that it does not always have to be intended for someone else.  Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

What is Your Creative Practice Trying to Teach You?

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she dives into her reasoning for taking a break from working in a series as well as other labels that have felt confining.  Thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show!

Today is a solo episode with Julia where she dives into her reasoning for taking a break from working in a series as well as other labels that have felt confining.  Thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show!

What Labels are Confining Your Creativity?

Listen as Julia &amp; Erin navigate the world of art with a mission to inspire others to fearlessly share their work with the world. Julia, a full-time painter, and Erin, an artist, and advertiser, unite to share their journeys to stay in touch with their creativity and keep it real about the ups and downs of being an artist. We hope to lend our audience some inspiration and confidence along the way.

Today's pep talk is a boost to your self worth and the value of your art!  As always, thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show with a friend.  @gessogirls on instagram

Today's pep talk is a boost to your self worth and the value of your art!  As always, thanks for listening and please consider sharing the show with a friend.  @gessogirls on instagram

Listen to This If You Are Ever Questioning Your Worth

Today we have on the podcast the incredible Alicia Hale! Alicia is a live wedding painter and she shares her journey to become an event painter and all that she has learned since starting this endeavor. Thank you so much Alicia for sharing all your wisdom! Please go check out Alicia and her beautiful work at the links below:   Website: http://www.aliciaanneart.com/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/aliciaanneart Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciaanneart Email: AliciaAnneArtist@gmail.com

Today we have on the podcast the incredible Alicia Hale! Alicia is a live wedding painter and she shares her journey to become an event painter and all that she has learned since starting this endeavor. Thank you so much Alicia for sharing all your wisdom! Please go check out Alicia and her beautiful work at the links below:   Website: <a href="http://www.aliciaanneart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.aliciaanneart.com/</a>   Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/aliciaanneart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.instagram.com/aliciaanneart</a>   Tiktok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciaanneart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@aliciaanneart</a>   Email: <a href="mailto:AliciaAnneArtist@gmail.com">AliciaAnneArtist@gmail.com</a>

Event Painting 101 with Alicia Hale!

Today Julia &amp; Erin discuss a term Julia brought up in last week's episode "developing your own visual language", which is really just a creative way of saying branding... And luckily we have an in house branding expert, Erin!   Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

Today Julia &amp; Erin discuss a term Julia brought up in last week's episode "developing your own visual language", which is really just a creative way of saying branding... And luckily we have an in house branding expert, Erin! Follow Gesso Girls on instagram at @gessogirls

Developing Your Own Visual Language

Today it's just Julia on the pod and she's talking about a question she gets all the time from fellow artists, to prioritize commission work or to not prioritize commission work?   Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls

Today it's just Julia on the pod and she's talking about a question she gets all the time from fellow artists, to prioritize commission work or to not prioritize commission work? Follow Gesso Girls on Instagram at @gessogirls

Should You Prioritize Commission Work or Personal Work?

Today on the podcast we have the lovely Anna Romo! Anna was the co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop Up Shop in Chicago, as well as the owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and now is sharing her experience along with co-founder Monica Little through their Facebook Group Product Biz Society.  Anna gives us some wonderful advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of knowing your own worth. If you liked what you heard today and need someone like Anna in your corner, and the fellowship of a growing community of entrepreneurs who get the struggle, consider signing up to the Facebook Group Product Biz Society:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/377500037376992/ And sign up for our FREE Live webinar 5 Steps To Consistent Sales In Your Product Biz on March 16 by using this link: https://bit.ly/5stepstoconsistentsalesggp Thank you again to Anna for joining us! Be sure to follow her on instagram at @annaromo.biz and be sure to follow Monica Little at @Monicalittle_

Today on the podcast we have the lovely Anna Romo! Anna was the co-founder of the Chicago Maker's Pop Up Shop in Chicago, as well as the owner of Virtue Alchemy Candle Co. and now is sharing her experience along with co-founder Monica Little through their Facebook Group Product Biz Society.  Anna gives us some wonderful advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of knowing your own worth. If you liked what you heard today and need someone like Anna in your corner, and the fellowship of a growing community of entrepreneurs who get the struggle, consider signing up to the Facebook Group Product Biz Society:  <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/377500037376992/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/377500037376992/</a> And sign up for our FREE Live webinar 5 Steps To Consistent Sales In Your Product Biz on March 16 by using this link: <a href="https://bit.ly/5stepstoconsistentsalesggp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/5stepstoconsistentsalesggp</a> Thank you again to Anna for joining us! Be sure to follow her on instagram at @annaromo.biz and be sure to follow Monica Little at @Monicalittle_

”Do you have a hobby or a business?” - With Coach Anna Romo

Today's episode is definitely a therapy session, so buckle up as Julia &amp; Erin take you ALL over the place. From vulgar viral videos, LEGO Trolls, Vulnerability hangovers, and knowing your limits - this episode has got it all!

Today's episode is definitely a therapy session, so buckle up as Julia &amp; Erin take you ALL over the place. From vulgar viral videos, LEGO Trolls, Vulnerability hangovers, and knowing your limits - this episode has got it all!

The Dark Side Of Social Media, Vulnerability Hangovers & Internet Trolls

Today Julia &amp; Erin interview Braimah Lawal! Braimah is a Chicago based artist with roots in Ghana and Nigeria. He discusses how his identity informs his art and vulnerably opens up about navigating the ups and downs of being an artist.  Please check out Braimah's art at @braimahlawal.art and at https://www.braimahlawalart.com/ Thank you Braimah for joining us today!

Today Julia &amp; Erin interview Braimah Lawal! Braimah is a Chicago based artist with roots in Ghana and Nigeria. He discusses how his identity informs his art and vulnerably opens up about navigating the ups and downs of being an artist.  Please check out Braimah's art at @braimahlawal.art and at <a href="https://www.braimahlawalart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.braimahlawalart.com/</a> Thank you Braimah for joining us today!

”Don’t Take it Personally” With Braimah Lawal

Today Julia &amp; Erin recommend that you take a few different approaches to your creative practice and business to find success that lights you up and keeps you going! 

Today Julia &amp; Erin recommend that you take a few different approaches to your creative practice and business to find success that lights you up and keeps you going!

Follow the Spark, Cut the Rest...

We are back! Today we talk about finding a direction for our work in the new year and reflect on the time away away from the podcast including Julia's experience of going viral on instagram and what that was really like. 

We are back! Today we talk about finding a direction for our work in the new year and reflect on the time away away from the podcast including Julia's experience of going viral on instagram and what that was really like.

Going Viral on Instagram - The Real Story

Last episode of the year! Julia and Erin discuss how resting is hard, the need to keep up on social media never ends, but we don't have to keep giving more of ourselves to get further. Take a break this holiday season and RECEIVE! 

Last episode of the year! Julia and Erin discuss how resting is hard, the need to keep up on social media never ends, but we don't have to keep giving more of ourselves to get further. Take a break this holiday season and RECEIVE!

LAST EPISODE of 2021! - Are you working too hard and oversharing??

Listen as Julia &amp; Erin navigate the world of art with a mission to inspire others to fearlessly share their work with the world. Julia, a full-time painter, and Erin, an artist, and advertiser, unite to share their journeys to stay in touch with their creativity and keep it real about the ups and downs of being an artist. We hope to lend our audience some inspiration and confidence along the way.

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