Episode 188: Growing a Business to Support Our Creativity with Neurodivergent Artist, Eli Trier
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Summary
Ellie 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. Ellie 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, Ellie shares her insights on being comfortable in front of a camera and the importance of practice and setting boundaries. In this conversation, Ellie 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. Ellie 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. Ellie 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.
Eli is known for her vibrant use of colour with multiple mediums including acrylic, gouache, ink, pastel, colour pencil, and collage, and as a highly sensitive artist with autism, Eli's work often reflects in-depth emotional themes.
Her work has been featured in public exhibitions and private collections all around the world and she has also mastered the art of showcasing her studio, drawing, painting and creating on video.
Eli is on a mission to help artists make money from their art or craft, grow a collector base, grow a business without sacrificing studio time and feel really good about selling their work.
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.
Learn more about Eli Trier (website)
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Andrea Weber is the Business Group and Events Co-ordinator for the Sensitive Empowerment Community and founder of Expansive Happiness®. Andrea provides encouragement and practical strategies for environmental sensitivity management through her self-paced program, articles and posts, helping people navigate the day to day challenges of emf, chemical and mold sensitivity.
A love of writing and editing has led to the provision of these additional services for highly sensitive people.
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I’m Julie Bjelland, LMFT
Licensed Psychotherapist, author, and founder of Sensitive Empowerment, specializing in high sensitivity and adult-diagnosed autism in women. I love developing tools that balance our sensitive nervous system, reduce challenges, and help us reach our fullest potential so we may excel in our unique talents. I’ve created a global hub of extensive support, including online courses, the Sensitive Empowerment Community—a nurturing sanctuary—a globally top-ranked podcast, articles, free webinars, and more. My passion is helping create a world where differences are embraced as strengths and celebrated. Learn more at JulieBjelland.com
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