001: Welcome to the Starving Artist No More Podcast

Being a creative entrepreneur is hard. The messages we hear from the world around us tells us that creative industries are environments of scarcity, where hundreds of people are all competing for the same projects and positions. We’re told that only one in a million “creative hopefuls” will ever make it to “successful creative entrepreneur.” And yet, creatives persist. The grit of creative entrepreneurs is unmatched! But figuring out how to grow a creative business is a tricky thing. So much of what’s out there about how to build a successful business doesn’t work for a creative business. Creative businesses require a different structure than traditional business, and traditional business advice simply doesn’t work for creatives. Addressing that gap is the purpose of this podcast. If you’re a creative entrepreneur who wants to grow your creative business in a sustainable way, you’ve come to the right place.

In this episode, we will discuss

• Who I (Jennifer Jill Araya) am, and a bit about my background as both a creative and an entrepreneur.
• What prompted me to decide to share with you about creative entrepreneurship.
• Where I hope to go with this new venture -- some of my hopes and dreams for Starving Artist No More. 

A full transcript of this episode can be found here. Full transcripts of every episode will always be available at the Starving Artist No More Blog.

Thank you for listening. Please feel free to reach out to me at www.StarvingArtistNoMore.com, with any questions, comments, or feedback. I'd love to hear from you.