We’ve all heard the term “starving artist” … In fact, it’s a phenomenon that often deters creatives from pursuing their talents and turning them into a career. Today’s guest has completely busted the “starving artist” archetype to smithereens and turned her passion into a lucrative full-time career.
In this episode, I speak with Barbie The Welder, an incredible sculptor, author, and skilled trades advocate who is “irreverently creating art for happiness”. Barbie has overcome so much in her life, from depression to addiction to homelessness, and talking to her was an eye-opening experience.
Listen is as Barbie vulnerably shares her life story while highlighting some of the most powerful lessons she’s learned from becoming a full-time tradesperson and embodying badass entrepreneurship.
What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
· How Barbie went from living on welfare, struggling with addiction and homelessness, to authoring six books as a full-time artist creating art for clients in 15 countries.
· Barbie shares why she’s grateful for the tradespeople she has learned from.
· The powerful role of thoughts and beliefs in pursuing creativity and creating the life you want.
· Barbie sheds light on her self-development journey: Warrior Training Camp & Learning to take time off and celebrate her successes.
· How to avoid burnout as a skilled tradesperson.
· Is there a difference between achieving and contributing?
· Our primary purpose here on Earth: To share the gifts and talents we have.
· Lessons Barbie learned from the painful missteps of entrepreneurship & Why “starving artists” aren’t reaching their potential.
· A simple trick for overcoming sadness and bringing joy into your life.
Resources Mentioned:
Buy Barbie’s books: https://amzn.to/3F2uwRl
Connect with Barbie:
Visit her website: www.barbiethewelder.com
Visit her Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/barbiethewelder
Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/barbiethewelder
Connect with her on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/barbiethewelder
Follow her on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@barbiethewelder
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