Luna Abstracted Podcast
The Intersection of Art and Enterprise: A Non-Linear Journey
My path weaves together seemingly disparate worlds: the creative expression of art and storytelling, the precision of accounting, the innovation of technology, and the boldness of entrepreneurship. This unconventional journey demonstrates how diverse skills and passions can converge to create unique opportunities and perspectives in business and creativity.
This is Luna Abstracted.
A space for reflection on art, identity,
and the quiet architecture of becoming.
Episodes
25 episodes
Integration: The Architecture of Becoming
What if internal coherence doesn’t look like a smooth, unblemished surface?In the Season 2 finale of Luna Abstracted, we return to the studio to look at a canvas that has been turned to the wall for some time. As it comes back i...
The Kinetic Archive: Movement Before Meaning
In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we stay close to the physical act of making—where the body begins to move before meaning forms.A mark appears without planning. A gesture returns without being called. A surf...
Solitude & the Creative Mind
In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we remain within the quiet space of being alone—where solitude begins to take on different qualities depending on how it is experienced.Rather than approaching solitude as something fixed, thi...
Projection & Audience
In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we enter the threshold between private creation and public perception—where a work is no longer held solely by its maker, but encountered by others.Once art is shared, it becomes a shared surf...
Art as a Ritual: Why Repetition Heals
In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we move into the quiet rhythm of repetition—where art shifts from expression into something more steady, more sustaining.Rather than focusing on outcome or improvement, this episode explores t...
Creative Blocks & the Unconscious
In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we linger inside the quiet terrain of resistance—where creative movement slows, pauses, or turns away from itself.Rather than treating resistance as interruption or failure, we explore it as s...
Women Artists & Psychic Survival
What does it mean to continue creating when the conditions of life do not offer a seat at the table?In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we step into the "hollow cube" of the studio to explore the unseen labor of psychic survival...
Money, Worth & the Creative Psyche
What does money come to represent in the creative life?In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of money beyond its practical function. For many artists, financial experiences are...
The Risk of Exposure
What does it mean to be seen through your work?In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we explore the quiet psychological tension that emerges when creative work moves from private expression into public visibility. For many artists...
The Architecture of Fragmentation & Coherence
What does it mean to live a life composed of fragments?In this episode of Luna Abstracted, we explore how artists transform fractured narratives into meaningful compositions. Through collage, layering, and symbolic thinking, cre...
The Architecture of Containment
Depth is often romanticized.We admire intensity. Emotional fluency. Creative vulnerability. The ability to go inward without hesitation.But depth without structure does not liberate us — it exhausts us.In this episode of
Art Is the Language Before Language (Season 2, Episode 1)
Before we have language for grief, longing, or identity — we have image.In the opening episode of Season Two, Luna Abstracted enters a deeper, more intentional sonic space. Art Is the Language Before Language explores t...
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Deep Work: Value and Rarity in Focused Productivity
Cal Newport's Deep Work posits that the capacity for focused, distraction-free work on complex tasks is increasingly scarce yet highly prized in today's economy. He contends that deep work facilitates superio...
Art & Business: Entrepreneurial Success Stories
The integration of artistic practice and entrepreneurial thinking as a pathway to a sustainable and fulfilling career for artists. Presenting examples of successful artist-entrepreneurs who have combined business acumen with their creative tale...
Synergy: Business & Entrepreneurship
This episode explores the synergy between traditional business practices and an entrepreneurial mindset for building successful and innovative ventures. They highlight how established business elements like financial planning and...
Finding a Money Mentor: A Guide
Deep dive into finding financial mentors and exploring the philosophies of Lewis Howes and Ramit Sethi regarding personal finance. Howes' work emphasizes aligning financial goals with a meaningful purpose and o...
Women Artists: Paving the Way
International Women's Day—Celebrating women artists who integrated activism into their creative practices, challenged the norms and paved the way for other artists and contemporary painters.Frida Kahlo, Corita Kent, Njideka Akunyi...
Financial Intelligence: Key Insights for Creatives
Mike Michalowicz's Clockwork provides a system for business owners to streamline operations and reduce their direct involvement, focusing on identifying key roles and automating tasks. Karen Berman and Joe Knight's Financ...
Business vs. Mindset Coaching: A Comparative Overview
Mindset coaches assist clients in transforming thought patterns to foster personal and professional growth. Business coaches, focus on external business strategies. Some key benefits of mindset coaching include personal transformation, enhanced...
Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP): Concepts and Applications
Exploring Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP) as a method for enhancing creativity and improving one's financial mindset. NLP techniques, such as reframing negative thoughts suggest that by understanding and modifying neurological processes, lan...
Financial Wellness for Creative Professionals
Sharing a deep exploration into Improving the financial well-being of artists and professionals. Highlighting the importance of addressing the emotional connection to money, often hindered by the "starving artist" myth and ingrained beliefs. Pr...
Financial Literacy for Creative Entrepreneurs
Deep diving into financial literacy for creatives, sharing practical tools, and showcasing successful case studies of artists who have mastered the art of creativity and financial freedom.
AI and Automation in Crypto Accounting
Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will dramatically alter the field of crypto accounting, shifting the focus from routine tasks to more strategic roles.
Art, Tech, Accounting and the Entrepreneurial Canvas
On this episode we are exploring the use of technology to enhance art & entrepreneurship and the impact on traditional accounting. The emphasis on the increasing interconnectedness of these fields and the resulting opportunities such as new...
