Art is the New Wall Street
We were sold a specific version of success. Get the degree. Climb the ladder. Hit the milestones. For artists and creatives, that plan usually comes with a quiet cost: the slow shrinking of the thing that makes you you.
Art is the New Wall Street is a podcast hosted by poet and creative director, Morgan Short for creatives who are done making their art fit around their life and are ready to build their life around their art. Every month, Morgan talks with musicians, writers, photographers, designers, dancers, and others who made that shift. Honest conversations about what it takes and what becomes possible when you do.
The show covers creative identity, creative process, imposter syndrome, leaving inherited ideas of success behind, and what it actually looks like to build a more fulfilling life.
Art is the New Wall Street
The Society of Alternative Entrepreneurs with Katherine Pomfret
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Are you feeling disconnected from your work? Curious about how creativity and passion can redefine success? Then this conversation is for you.
In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, host Morgan Short welcomes Katherine Pomfret, founder of the Society of Alternative Entrepreneurs. Katherine shares how she left her corporate head of marketing career in the tech industry to a life full of makership, van-life, hospitality, community management, and creative expression in service to her values.
Whether you’re contemplating a career pivot, seeking to heal and find fulfillment, or just curious about alternative paths to success, Katherine offers practical advice and perspective on:
- Overcoming the realities and traumas of corporate environments (02:53)
- The philosophy and practice of alternative entrepreneurialism (09:34)
- Navigating financial realities and redefining 'enough' (17:28)
- Addressing healthcare concerns and assessing risks (20:36)
- The future of work with AI, layoffs, and economic turmoil (28:42)
- Exploring the history and evolution of entrepreneurship (31:52)
- The gritty realities of freelancing (37:38)
- Rediscovering childhood passions (44:48)
Katherine emphasizes the significance of self-discovery, healing from workplace trauma, and reprogramming our mindset for a fulfilling life. The episode concludes with practical advice for those looking to embrace a life driven by passion and values.
Find the society at https://www.societyofalternativeentrepreneurs.com/ or on Instagram at @thesocofalts. Connect with Katherine on LinkedIn.
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Keep creating, keep making art. Your art is a gift to you and to the world.
