#13: Honor Your Creativity | Ruby Hahn

Ruby Hahn is an acrylic and mixed-media artist.

Ruby's lifelong passion for art has taken shape in everything from classroom doodles to throwing flaming objects onto canvas as she's worked towards her career as a full-time artist.

In this episode, Ruby shares what it took to go full-time with her painting career after years of bartending after graduating art school. She opens up about the moment she realized she couldn't do late nights and sore feet forever—and how she gave herself permission to bet on her art instead.

We talk about what it’s like to make a living from something deeply personal, how she handles imposter syndrome when her work lands in million-dollar homes, and the weird ways self-doubt can show up even after success.

We also talk about what it means to honor your passion, the importance of being prepared for when "flow state" arrives, and how to create discipline around creativity.

This is an inspiring story for anyone who has the voice in the back of their head pleading with them to pursue their calling. Take the leap!

Key Moments & Takeaways:

• Why Ruby started setting deadlines to launch her art career
• Anonymous eavesdropping on people critiquing your work
• Letting feedback push you without letting it define you
• The ongoing challenge of knowing when something’s “done”
• How stepping into discomfort helped her grow more than waiting to be ready
• When being a little delusional is exactly what you need

I hope you enjoy this exploration of creativity, business, and taking risks with Ruby as much as I did!

Thanks for listening.

Be Where Your Feet Are,
 – Drew 👣

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Show Chapters:

00:00 Are ideas ours?

02:22 Early Art Inspiration

03:44 Art Education

11:03 Studying in Italy

14:23 Experimenting with Art

15:46 Balancing Work and Passion

22:41 Going Full-Time

31:00 Finding Your Voice

31:40 Overcoming Perfectionism

35:07 Balancing Creativity and Routine

40:50 Avoiding Burnout

48:36 The Power of Travel

54:57 Honoring Your Creative Flow

59:54 Rediscovering Your Purpose

01:02:37 Embracing Life's Phases

01:06:52 Trusting Intuition and Divine Timing

01:13:25 Journaling and Manifesting

01:17:34 Balancing Passion and Practicality

01:18:11 Community Support

01:22:58 Future Aspirations and Inspirations

01:27:06 Advice for Aspiring Creatives

01:31:10 Final Thoughts