What possibilities are waiting on the other side of embracing who you really are? Adam J. Kurtz, artist, illustrator, and bestselling author has grown his career by expressing his true voice of humor, optimism, and honesty. He shares how to release the need to be perfect, how to recognize whose feedback is most important, […]

  How do you find the permission to let done be better than perfect? James Victore, artist, designer, and author of Feck Perfuction launched his career by expressing his true opinions in his work, and not apologizing for it. He shares how to start before you’re ready, how to experience life instead of cycling through […]

  How can you evolve into a new career without leaving behind your other passions and identities? Sara Auster was a successful artist and musician when she encountered a life-changing injury. Instead of letting it paralyze her, she found alternative healing practices and combined her creativity into her newfound interest for sound baths and meditation. […]

  How did a singer-songwriter raise over $1 million just by asking for help? Amanda Palmer isn’t just a musician, performer, artist, and author – she’s also the master of crowdfunding and connecting with her community. She explains how your art can make people feel less alone, what success and DIY really mean, and what […]

  How do you let fear guide you towards the person you really are? Meera Lee Patel, best-selling author and artist used her fear as a sign to take her 7-year freelance side hustle into a full-time career. She sheds a light on how to stop avoiding the things that scare you, how to find […]

  How can you infuse more empathy and more of your authentic self in your work? Emily McDowell, writer, illustrator, and founder of Emily McDowell & Friends combined her past pain with her love for writing and doodling to create greeting cards that perfectly encapsulate life’s emotionally awkward moments. She talks about how your creative […]

  How does your creative chaotic mind evolve into a creative career? Andy J. Pizza, illustrator and host of the ultra-inspiring Creative Pep Talk Podcast grew up feeling untalented and unappreciated for his wild and weird spirit. But after discovering that there could be a path for lost artistic souls, he found a way to […]

Mother’s Day is coming up (May 13 – mark your calendars!) so we want to highlight the powerful women who have shared their incredible stories and valuable advice on Don’t Keep Your Day Job. Enjoy these inspiring quotes that have led these phenomenal ladies towards a life that they love. 15 EMPOWERING QUOTES FROM AMAZING […]

  What’s holding you back from a life of purposeful work? Are you waiting for your friend’s approval? A thumbs up from your family? Chances are, it’s the voice in your head that isn’t giving yourself permission. For Debbie Millman – writer, educator, artist, and host of the award-winning podcast Design Matters – it took […]

  When Tamara Mellon walked away from Jimmy Choo, the very company that she co-founded, she risked her reputation and a ton of money – but gained the voice and the brand that she always wanted. How has she adapted her advertising approach to the world of e-commerce? What is it about her new personal […]

  Fashion designer Trina Turk dove into the apparel industry early in her career, but she always knew her destiny was in something bigger and better than just swimsuits. After a couple layoffs, she finally started designing her own clothes – but also discovered the headaches of running a business. She shares why not having […]

Installation artist David Wiseman always loved design and drawing, but it was a small, ceramic deer that really kicked off his career. Since then, David’s ceiling installations have been featured in venues such as Christian Dior Shanghai, Design Miami, and global cities like London, New York, and Los Angeles. David lays out the foundational values […]