206. Turn Your Art Into a Business with Annie Bolding

Big walls, bold colors, and even bigger creativity—Annie’s murals turn blank spaces into showstoppers. She shares how she landed her first big projects, why pricing your work confidently is non-negotiable, and how artists can ditch the starving artist myth for good. Plus, she breaks down the power of community, creative flow, and why women lifting each other up is the real blueprint for success.   Annie is a muralist and digital illustrator and who creates bold, eye-catching art inspired by all things bright, retro, and groovy. She collaborates with clients to elevate their spaces, transforming them with vibrant color and creativity. A Southern California native, Annie draws inspiration from the sunny cities she’s always called home, channeling their energy and hues into her work. She believes magic and fun are all around us, and her art reflects that playful, colorful spirit. Whether it's a digital project or a large-scale mural, Annie's goal is to create art that makes people smile and see the world a little more vividly. ------------------------ In today's episode, we cover the following:

• How Annie become a muralist
• Finding your style and brand identity
• Authenticity in business
• Community building in business
• Rejecting the scarcity mindset
• Breaking the starving artist myth
• Handling client objections and negotiating rates
• The power of female entrepreneurship

----------------------- RESOURCES:

• The Moment of Lift by Melinda Gates

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