Interview: The HSP & Neurodivergent Podcast
Here’s the episode description:
Growing a Business to Support Our Creativity with Neurodivergent Artist, Eli Trier
Eli Trier, a contemporary artist and illustrator, shares her journey of starting and growing a business to support her artistic talents. She discusses her experience as a neurodivergent person and how it influences her business. Eli emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and self-care in managing her energy levels and avoiding burnout. She also provides tips for managing sensory sensitivities and finding alternative mediums for artistic expression. Additionally, Eli shares her insights on being comfortable in front of a camera and the importance of practice and setting boundaries.
In this conversation, Eli and Andrea discuss various aspects of being a creative artist and running a business. They talk about the importance of setting boundaries and deciding what to share with the public. Eli shares her experience of getting comfortable on camera and offers tips for accepting and familiarizing oneself with their own face and voice. They also discuss the importance of caring for the nervous system and allowing oneself to rest when needed. Eli emphasizes the value of falling in love with the process of creating and marketing, rather than focusing solely on the outcome. She explains how she incorporates marketing into her creative process and uses platforms like YouTube and Patreon to connect with her audience.
Takeaways
Self-awareness and self-care are crucial for managing energy levels and avoiding burnout in a business.
Exploring alternative mediums can help artists with sensory sensitivities find ways to express their creativity without discomfort.
Practice and setting boundaries are key to becoming comfortable in front of a camera and sharing one's artistic journey with others.
Being neurodivergent can provide unique strengths and perspectives that can be leveraged in business.
Building a business that aligns with one's needs and values is essential for long-term sustainability and fulfillment. Set boundaries and decide what to share with the public when running a creative business.
Get comfortable on camera by accepting and familiarizing yourself with your own face and voice.
Take care of your nervous system by allowing yourself to rest when needed.
Focus on falling in love with the process of creating and marketing, rather than solely on the outcome.
Incorporate marketing into your creative process by sharing behind-the-scenes content and utilizing platforms like YouTube and Patreon.
The interview features
How Eli came to start a business for her art?
How being neurodivergent influences her business and creativity?
Ways to look after your nervous system when creating and running the business.
Tips and hints for sounding more 'natural' and confident when making video.
Creating a studio and work environment that is efficient and an inspiration to work in.
Exploring the integral nature of business and marketing.
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