Sustainable Career Pivots for Single Creatives (feat. Katie Ellis)

In this episode, you'll hear Katie and I talk about 

• The God moment / Carrie Bradshaw moment that turned Katie towards her calling 
• How to invest in and bet on yourself—even on a budget (read: student loans!)
• All things creative entrepreneurship: how to take your ideas seriously, create a plan, and build sustainably 
• And so much more!

Katie Ellis is the Ceramicist & Founder of Dear Gloria. Katie has worked in ceramics for the last 20 years in various capacities from teaching, to working for other artists, to creating her own work. In 2020, with a renewed appreciation for creating a sense of home and permanence in New York City during the pandemic, she started Dear Gloria, a business centered on all things handmade for the home made by NYC artists. A natural connector and curator, Dear Gloria brings together her love for making functional dishes for the home and her natural affinity for connecting people to each other and artists to new audiences. 

Katie holds a B.A. in Art, Business, and Community Development from Covenant College on Lookout Mountain, Georgia, and an M.S. in Arts and Cultural Management from Pratt Institute in New York City. 

You can follow @deargloria.home on Instagram for updates on markets, events, and the upcoming launch of their online shop in November. 

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