S3E10: My first 5-figure art commission! Taking you into how it came about

Hello friends! Settle in for a story! I'm taking you into an exciting development in my life as an artist: my first five-figure art commission.

Listen for the story.. here in these show notes I'll give you:

The brief answers to the questions I've been asked about this

The five-step plan through which I brought it about.

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Questions I’ve Been Asked

Okay! Here are the answers to the questions:

1. Was this a scam? – No :) Instead of a scam the creation of this yuge art commission was an example of trust and commitment.

2. How did you do this? How did you bring it about – did you advertise? Was it word-of-mouth? – The majority of today's episode is the story of how it happened. So I'll allow you to listen and enjoy that!

It can be summed up in the following five points, so read on for the quickie version:

How I Brought This About

1. I cultivated creative enjoyment every day. For at least an hour at first, and then early this year I upped that to two hours per day of creative enjoyment.

2. I asked. I mean this in a cosmic sense. I was open to the possibilities without understanding exactly how everything would happen, just knowing that something fun would happen. It always does!

3. I gave and received trust "for no reason." I did this because generosity, enjoyment and trust are my defaults. They also happen to be wonderful in a professional, creative sense because people enjoy doing business with people they trust.

4. I brought Kindhearted Purposeful Leadership – and commitment – to the process of envisioning and negotiating this commission. Click here to see the LinkedIn profile of my dear colleague and leadership partner in crime, Dr. Patricia Burlaud.

5. Same as the first… I cultivated the daily practice of enjoyment. And that's your challenge. See below!

Your Creative Challenge

.. cultivate at least one hour each day this week of creative enjoyment.

This is enjoyment where you're in solitude and you are not consuming but creating. Can be writing or art; can be cooking or dancing; can be walking or hiking or taking a bath or lying in a favorite spot looking out at the sky.

Be bold and give yourself this gift! Remember… If I can do it, literally anyone can do it. :)

Thank you for being here! Listening in today, and in the cosmic sense. I'm glad we are journeying together.

Love,Kay

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About Kay

I'm Kay! I am a Coach and Creator helping people feel inspired to believe in themselves.

My background is in human development.

I've spent more than 30 years supporting as people of all ages connect, communicate, enjoy their lives and bring about their best and biggest dreams.

What fun!

I am also the creator of art, an award-winning memoir and multiple newsletters for creatives, for leaders, and for inspiration.

I live in Massachusetts with my partner of 29 years, and I am Mom to two amazing young adults.

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