Ep 26: The Business Side of Creativity: What No One Tells You

Have you ever poured your heart into a project only to realize the hardest part wasn’t the art—it was the business behind it? Contracts, budgets, systems… the things no one tells you about when you decide to be a creative entrepreneur.

In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real business side of creativity—what I’ve learned, what I wish I knew sooner, and how you can prepare yourself to thrive beyond the stage or studio.

We’ll talk about:
✅ The unglamorous (but necessary) parts of running creative projects
✅ How to protect yourself and your work legally and financially
✅ Why systems are your secret weapon as an artist
✅ How to balance creativity with structure without losing your spark

If you’re an artist, dancer, or creative entrepreneur trying to figure out how to keep your work sustainable, this conversation is for you.

💬 I’d love to know—what’s been the hardest part of balancing business with creativity in your journey? Drop it in the comments!
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