Whitney Hanson, a published author and viral sensation on TikTok, shares her unconventional journey as a poet, the fear of rejection, writing from the heart, and the value of everyone's art. They also discuss turning poetry into a business, the interplay of poetry and music, navigating the business side of being an artist, honoring authentic work, building a community, and the blurred line of poetry.
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Authenticity in art and expressing emotions are crucial regardless of labels or definitions.
Sharing personal and vulnerable art creates opportunities for connection and resonance with others.
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The Intersection of Business and Creativity
The podcast episode discusses how creativity and marketing are intertwined in the business side of art. The guest, Whitney Hansen, shares her experience as a poet and author and how she has learned to embrace the marketing aspect of her work to connect with her audience.
Finding Authenticity in Artistic Expression
Whitney Hansen talks about her journey as a poet and how she aims to be authentic in her work. She emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and expressing emotions and experiences through poetry, regardless of labels or definitions.
Overcoming Fear and Sharing Your Art
Whitney Hansen discusses the fear that comes with sharing personal and vulnerable art. She encourages artists to push past this fear and understand that it is a sign of authenticity. By sharing their work, artists have the opportunity to connect with others who may resonate with their experiences.
The Modern Creator and Art Consumption
Whitney Hansen shares insights on being a modern poet and the importance of consuming art in long-form ways. She encourages people to go beyond short snippets of art on social media and instead engage in deeper experiences, such as reading books or going to art museums.
Whitney Hanson’s vulnerable and authentic words have connected with thousands of readers around the globe. At 22 years old, she's already a published author and viral sensation on TikTok. Her next highly-anticipated project, 'Harmony' will be released on November 7th. Whitney and I sit down to discuss her journey, lessons learned, and tips for aspiring creators in this podcast.
Highlights from our conversation:
Whitney's unconventional journey as a poet
Facing the fear of rejection to give your work a chance
Writing from the heart and learning to forge your own direction
Why everyone's art is worth sharing
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