ART FOR YOUR EAR brings you stories from some of my favorite contemporary artists. When I studied Art History, the best part was, well, the gossip. I loved finding out why artists did certain things, what was going on in their personal lives, and behind-the-scenes details about other artists they knew and worked with. This podcast is exactly that ... inside-scoop stories from the artsiest people I know. You'll hear first-hand from these talented, successful, full-time artists (who also happe ...
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How to be a successful artist? How to get over creative blocks? Best tips for creativity ? Finding a arts community that makes you feel at home? Building a thriving art business & studio practice? Welcome to the Arts To Hearts Podcast. A show where we take a peek into the hearts and lives of our favourite artists. From running a creative business & studio art practice to success mindset. Charuka arora talks with her guests about everything that goes behind into making a life & career that yo ...
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Re: How She Learned to Create for Herself and Not for the World w/ Danielle Krysa
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In this moving episode of Arts to Hearts, Danielle Krysa, creator of The Jealous Curator, talks about how she navigated the profound grief of losing her father and undergoing a major surgery. Through personal stories and reflections, Danielle reveals how art became her tool for healing and rebuilding her confidence. She discusses the importance of …
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Re: Staying True to Yourself and Following Your Instincts w/ Rachel Burke
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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, Charuka Arora chats with Australian artist Rachel Burke, who shares her inspiring journey from childhood art projects to a successful creative career. Rachel talks about how she turned her passion for quirky, colorful designs into wearable art, sculptures, and installations. She discusses the importanc…
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Re: Daily Practices to Nurture Your Creativity w/ Susan diRende
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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, Susan diRende shares her incredible journey as an artist who discovered her passion later in life. From teaching and writing to working in real estate, Susan has had a variety of experiences that shaped her creativity. She opens up about facing personal challenges, including loss and starting fresh in …
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Re: The Importance of Authenticity in Your Creative Journey w/ Angela Burson
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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, Charuka Arora speaks with artist Angela Burson about her incredible journey from a young mom creating art in her kitchen to confidently claiming her identity as an artist. Angela shares her struggles with self-doubt and the importance of finding support within the creative community. Together, they exp…
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How to Break into the Art World ? Tips for Artists and Art Professionals w/ Ocki Magill
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, Ocki Magill, founder of Blue Shop Cottage, shares her journey from advertising and fashion design to creating a thriving gallery that supports emerging artists. In this conversation, she highlights the importance of following your passion, building a strong community, and adapting to the ever-changing art worl…
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RE : The Importance of Investing in Yourself as an Artist w/ Lisa Ray, Co-Founder - TheUpsideSpace
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have a special guest, Lisa Ray, who is shaking up the art world with her creativity. Lisa is not just an actor, author, and writer—she’s also the co-founder of TheUpsideSpace (TUS). This digital art platform highlights artists from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. In this episode, Charuka …
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How we Made it Through the Ups & Downs of 2024 w/ Charuka Arora
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In this solo episode, Charuka Arora looks back on 2024, sharing the highs and lows of running the Arts to Hearts Project. She talks about the importance of perseverance, building a supportive community for artists, and what’s in store for the next year. Tune in for an honest reflection on creativity, growth, and navigating change.…
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What it Takes to Become an Art Curator w/ Natasha Ntone
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, young curator Natasha opens up about her journey in the ever-changing world of contemporary art curation. She talks about how the role of curators has evolved from traditional methods to more collaborative partnerships with artists. Natasha compares the art scenes in America and Paris and highlights how online…
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How to Host a Successful Art Workshop w/ Sara Glupker
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Sara Glupker talks with Charuka Arora about the ups and downs of running art workshops. Sara shares her experiences of facing low attendance, finding motivation, and using her personal life to create meaningful and unique events. She also reflects on the role of art in bringing people together and makin…
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Your Art Deserves To Be Seen w/ Amie McNee
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Amie McNee shares how she helps artists and creatives thrive by offering books, courses, and workshops focused on overcoming limiting beliefs. Together with her partner James, she builds a supportive community aimed at empowering artists to step into their true creative potential, reminding everyone tha…
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How to build authentic relationships in the art world w/ Kathleen Beausoleil
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Kathleen Beausoleil shares her journey through the art world. She highlights the importance of building strong relationships with fellow artists and balancing traditional practices and modern tools. She also emphasizes the role of authenticity and self-care in achieving long-term artistic success. Her i…
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The Role of Vulnerability, Family, and Creativity in an Artist's Growth w/ Philemona Williamson
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, artist Philemona opens up about how her life as a mother and her personal challenges—such as her child's transition and her struggles with miscarriages—have profoundly influenced her art. She discusses the importance of accepting vulnerability in the creative process, sharing how it has enriched her work and d…
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How Art Can Tell Stories of Culture, Identity and Human Experiences w/ Liz Andrews
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, Liz Andrews, Executive Director of the Spelman College Museum of Fine Art, shares her insights on the transformative power of art in reclaiming cultural identities and preserving history. From her work in curating exhibitions that highlight underrepresented voices to her reflections on vulnerability in creativ…
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How to Launch Your Art Career Through Instagram |Larissa De Jesus|
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, we'll dive into the journey of Larissa De Jesús Negrón, an artist who left the bustling streets of New York for the peaceful landscapes of Puerto Rico. Discover how this shift reshaped her approach to art, deepened her creativity, and helped her find a better balance between life and work.…
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Inside the Creative Journey of Five Emerging Artists
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On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, five emerging artists, Yana Beylinson, Diane Chappalley, Kianne Patrice, Hera Mysterium, and Michelle Reeves, reveal how their art helps them navigate personal challenges and societal norms. From mental health struggles to identity exploration, these artists show us how creativity transforms lives. Get into th…
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How Artists Can Make Steady Income From Their Art | Kristy Gordon |
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Kristy Gordon is a Canadian-born artist living in New York City. In this episode, she shares her tips on how to succeed in the art world. She talks about how she makes a steady income by doing different things like commissions, selling her art, and teaching classes. Kristy also explains the importance of budgeting smartly and avoiding unnecessary e…
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How can Artists Process Loss Through their Art? Dante, Vavara and Francesca Share Their Stories
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In this engaging episode, Charuka Arora sits down with three incredible women from the art world: Francesca, Dante M. Pirouz, and Varvara. They share their unique journeys, insights, and experiences, making this a must-listen for artists and art enthusiasts alike. Francesca introduces herself as an eco-artivist, explaining her transition from being…
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How colors impact artists and their work? Kat Vandal and Eileen Hall Share Their Experiences
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In this episode of our podcast, Charuka Arora sits down with two inspiring artists, Kat Vandal and Eileen Hall. Together, they explore the profound connections between childhood creativity, the emotional impact of colors, and how these elements shape their art. This conversation is filled with personal stories, practical advice, and insightful tips…
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How Can You, as an Artist, Challenge Stereotypes Through Your Work?
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In this episode of "Arts to Hearts Podcast", host Charuka Arora interviews one of our featured artists of ATH Magazine Issue 6 artist Mira Malhotra. Together, they dive deep into the important role art plays in changing how people think about stereotypes. Mira opens up about her personal journey and shares the experiences that have made her the art…
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How can art help you navigate your emotions ? |Rebecca Hoffberger|
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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Rebecca Hoffberger, the Creative Director of the American Visionary Art Museum, joins Charuka Arora to explore how art can help you navigate your emotions. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of intuitive intelligence, describing it as the highest form of human intelligence. She and Charuka discuss how a…
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How she risked everything to become an Artist | Haejin Yoo
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In this engaging episode of the Arts To Hearts podcast, host Charuka Arora sits down with Haejin Yoo, an accomplished artist with a unique journey of self-discovery and artistic exploration. Haejin shares her remarkable transition from a corporate career to embracing her artistic calling, emphasizing the importance of resilience and self-worth in p…
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Where do floral artists get their inspiration from?
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Welcome back to the Arts To Hearts Podcast! In this final episode of our series on the "Floral Art Book," Charuka Arora is thrilled to introduce four remarkable artists featured in the publication. Despite the series wrapping up, there's still a chance to grab your copy of this inspiring book available on various platforms, including Amazon. During…
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Meet the Artists Bringing Floral Art to Life in 101 Art Book : Floral Edition - Lynne McDonald, Rachel Pruzan, Jessica Lewis, Runa Gedam
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In this engaging episode, the host discusses the project with Lynne McDonald, Rachel Pruzan, Jessica Lewis, and Runa Gedam. The conversation delves into the guests' experiences, feedback on the project, and ways to enhance future collaborations. Key topics include the quality of the book, pricing concerns, communication efficiency, and the logistic…
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Turning Personal Challenges into Creative Opportunities in Art - Angela Burson
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In this enlightening episode, Angela Burson shares her inspiring artistic journey and creative process. From starting locally and overcoming rejection to international recognition and prestigious publications, Angela discusses the evolution of her art and the significance of staying true to oneself. She delves into her unique style of painting figu…
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Gallerist Shares keys to find success in the art world: Reena Lath, Akar prakar
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In this engaging episode of the Arts Two Hearts podcast, host Charuka Arora interviews Reena Lath from Aadprocard Gallery. Reena shares her journey from a non-art background into the realm of art curation and gallery management. They delve into topics such as the evolution of the art market, the influence of digital media, the role of young buyers,…
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Why Flowers inspire Artists? Learn more with Lauren Battistini, Stephanie Mulvihill, Amy Pleasant
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Welcome to another episode of the Arts To Hearts Podcast! In this episode, host Charuka Arora interviews three talented artists: Lauren Battistini, Stephanie Mulvihill, and Amy Pleasant. These artists are featured in the recently published book "101 Floral Artists," which showcases their unique floral-inspired artwork. The conversation delves into …
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AI and art: How to use artificial intelligence to your advantage |Hanna Inaiáh|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast we have Hanna Inaiáh as our guest. This episode will especially pique your interest if you are intrigued by AI as our guest shares her journey of using artificial intelligence (AI) in her work, including creating stunning images and designs. Hanna is a Brazilian digital artist and surface designer who creates…
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Breaking stereotypes, embracing feminity & taking leaps as artists with Amanda Inglis, Kelly Angelovic, Mahshid Farhoudi and Marcela Diaz
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In this episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast, host Charuka Arora interviews four women artists who are publishing a book called "101 Art Book." The guests include Amanda, Kelly, Marcela, and Mahshid. The conversation revolves around the themes of femininity, identity, and the role of women in the art world. Each guest shares their personal journey…
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How to create an artist portfolio that attracts galleries |Gayatri Singh|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Gayatri Singh as our guest. Founder of Art Incept, Gayatri spent 20 years in the corporate world before she decided to enter the art world. Her gallery has a ‘mentor’s first’ approach where experienced curators and experts guide artists. Despite not having any formal background in arts, Gayatri was b…
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Flowers, beauty & femininity: Artists share inspiration behind their floral art | Dawn, KC, Christina|
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This week on our Arts to Hearts podcast, we have three guests who are featured in our book ‘101 Art Book: Floral Edition’. Our host Charuka Arora sits down with Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan to talk about their creative process, the hardest things they have faced as artists, and their experience of getting published in 101 Art Bo…
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Imposter Syndrome: One habit every artist must adopt to get rid of it |Susan diRende|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts podcast, we have Susan diRende as our guest. Susan has led a very fascinating life to say the least. Apart from being a painter, she has also been a teacher, has made some films as a writer, and spent a few years in real estate as well as a theatre company. Her books include ‘Knife Witch’, a fantasy adventure, and Un…
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Why artists need to be more mindful on social media |Jennifer Rizzo|
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On this week’s Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Jennifer Rizzo as our guest. Jennifer is a partner and director of Hashimoto Contemporary, and her focus is emerging contemporary art. In this episode, Jennifer talks about the hardest part of being in the gallery business, how she connects curators with artists, and how she feels about posting art on …
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How to figure out your creative process |Studio Visits w/ Rajul Shah, Chilu, and Anne van Midden|
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This week, our Arts to Hearts Podcast is a special one because we have not one but three guests! Chilu, Anne van Midden, and Rajul Shah are among the 50 artists that have been featured in our latest Studio Visit Book Volume 3, where you can read about their creative process through intimate photographs and revealing interviews. These artists talk a…
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Storytelling and art: Why your art needs to build a strong narrative |Kristin Hjellegjerde|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with Kristin Hjellegjerde who is a gallerist and a curator based in London. Kristin is also the curator for our upcoming book “100 Emerging Artists: 2024 Women’s Edition”. In this episode, Kristin talks about her curation process and the struggles she had to face in the galle…
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Lisa Ray on creativity, vulnerability, and launching TheUpsideSpace
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have a very special guest who is reinventing the art world with her creative act. Lisa Ray is not only an actor, author, and writer, but she is also the co-founder of TheUpsideSpace (TUS), a curator-led digital art platform that spotlights artistic expressions from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Midd…
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The biggest limiting belief artists have| Nicholas Wilton|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we are hosting Nicholas Wilton who is the founder of the Art2Life Creativity workshops and classes. In this episode, Nicholas talks about finding joy in his work, the limiting beliefs artists have, and the vulnerable moment in his life that pushed him toward becoming the creative visionary he is today! Nicho…
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How to connect with art curators | Liza Zhurkovskaya|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Liza Zhurkovskaya as our guest. Liza is an art curator and art advisor. For the past nine years, Liza has been working with corporate and private clients where she assists them in building their collections. Now, she has her own online gallery which supports artists and better assists her clients wit…
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Building relationships in the Arts |What you need to know |Anupa Mehta, Gallery owner
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Anupa Mehta as our guest, who is a force to be reckoned with in the contemporary art world. In this episode, our host Charuka Arora asks Anupa about her experience in the art world, the shift has she seen over the years, and her own relationship with artists and art collectors. Anupa has been in the …
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Why community plays an important role for artists and gallerists |James Oliver|
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This week on the Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have James Oliver who is an artist from Philadelphia as well as the owner of the art gallery ‘James Oliver Gallery’ (JOG) in Pennsylvania. James already had a successful career as an artist when he decided to open his own art gallery almost 17 years ago, something that happened quite naturally for him. Gr…
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On art, fashion and heritage: Building a brand with purpose |Richa Maheshwari|
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This week on the Arts to Heart Podcast, our host Charuka Arora has an insightful conversation with Richa Maheshwari, who is a designer on a mission to bring back the arts and crafts that are fading due to the advent of fast fashion. Richa has been in the software services industry by profession, where she worked as a product manager for a German co…
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Secrets revealed: How to be a successful women entrepreneur | Sarah Sham |
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This week on the Arts to Heart Podcast, we have Sarah Sham as our guest. With her super successful design studio, Sarah is an inspiration to all women who aspire to build their businesses. In this episode, Charuka Arora and Sarah Sham discuss the challenges and obstacles faced by women who dare to dream big. For women, the roles are pretty much set…
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How artists can find art collectors |Quang Bao|
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On this week’s Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Quang Bao, who is a gallerist and feels passionately about art. As our host Charuka Arora sits down to interview him, the duo talks about the challenges and upsides of being a gallerist, how artists can sell their art more effectively, and the diversity and inclusion in the art world. Quang has been ru…
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How to overcome your limiting beliefs as an artist |Tanmaya Bingham|
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This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have Tanmaya Bingham as our guest who is not only amazing at creating art but also mentors and teaches younger artists. With her experience with art management, she has seen all the cycles in the art world, the good and the bad both. Now, she is using her gifts and insights to serve other artists. As our …
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Is taking risks important in the art world? |Ki Smith Gallery|
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This week’s episode of Arts to Hearts podcast features the second part of our interview with Ki Smith, the owner of Ki Smith Gallery. Our host Charuka Arora and Ki Smith continue their conversation about taking risks, being a successful artist, and how you should always push yourself out of your comfort zone. Ki Smith is also the co-founder of Apos…
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How to find success as a creative entrepreneur in 2024 | Ki Smith gallery|
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Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of Arts to Hearts Podcast! This week, our host Charuka Arora has invited Ki Smith where he talks about running a business in the art world and how he managed to open his own gallery. This inspirational episode contains some heartwarming stories that Ki shares with the audience, all of which demonstrate how w…
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How to sell your art in 2024| Marina Granger|
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On this week’s Arts to Hearts Podcast, we have the lovely Marina Granger with us. Our host Charuka and Marina have a very fascinating conversation where they talk about feng shui, morning rituals, EFT tapping, and creating a stellar elevator pitch. Marina is an art consultant and founder of The Artist Advisory. She talks about practicing feng shui,…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Arts to Hearts podcast! It's hard to believe that we are already in the fourth season and have reached over 200 episodes. When I started this podcast, I never imagined it would come this far. But here we are, three years later, reflecting on the journey and the exciting things that have happened along the way.…
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How to set your art goals in 2024 |Liz Lidgett|
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In this week’s podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with Liz Lidgett, who is the founder and owner of Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design. As the two ladies sit down to talk about their career paths, they have an honest conversation on setting realistic goals, creating a kinder space for artists, and collecting art. Liz Lidgett began her art consulta…
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How to handle self-doubt as an artist in 2024 - Ashley Longshore
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As our third season comes to an end, we have the honor of having Ashley Longshore as our guest who has some amazing insights for our fellow artists – a perfect way to start the year 2024! In this episode of Arts to Hearts Podcast, our host Charuka Arora asks Ashley about her creative journey, how she overcame self-doubt, and how she found the coura…
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How Danielle Krysa used art to process her grief
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This week on our Arts to Hearts Podcast we have Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator, as our guest. As our host Charuka Arora sits down with Danielle to talk about grief and art, Danielle shares her journey after losing her father, and how she found the courage to continue. Danielle has been an artist for over a decade now, and while she has wri…
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