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CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 212:

hear about the loveliest of studio visitors, upcoming show and events. an opportunity for artists and collectors no matter where you live and an artist tip thanks to jessica of the inspired painter podcast on reaching our artistic potential. also, i’m spilling all in regards to the promised “telemundo episode” that we’ve been muddling through the past few months. finally, some topics for you to research and a video to help on your quest – all related to our financial system and security. much love to all and enjoy that beautiful fall to those of you nearby!

sharing my latest nightmares, lol -- probably the most bizarre yet. as an artist, is the income you're bringing in coming from various sources? how do you know which ones are best for you and where to put your time? do you have kids in public schools and how is your community ensuring that proper material is available to them? did your public schools participate in "banned book week" and how did you feel about it? i've got a ton of questions on this subject -- not a lot of answers, but i thought we could put our heads together on the topic and see what we think. speaking of opinions, did you see the recent senate hearing with big tech, josh hawley of missouri and louisiana's ron johnson? they revealed weekly email communication between government agecies (cdc) and big tech facebook (meta) regarding misinformation and how to controll/censor certain topics, opinions and accounts.

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 210:
there’s a new podcast out there for artists: the successful artist by alyssa weyland! in episode 3 she interviews ryan robinson about her viral videos on tik tok, strategies, suggestions – one of which is for the negative comments & haters on social media platforms. for collectors: the utah art market is now not just selling artwork on ig stories after the show but you can purchase work directly from their website. mark your calendar if you’d like to attend this year’s 100 dollar show at the springville museum — it’s always such a fun event. for artists, we’ll discuss a few open calls for art magazines and their email lists you might want to subscribe to. and finally, who are the 5 texas red heifers that have recently arrived in israel? what is their importance to their community and christians around the world?

how are you?! have you been busy "putting out fires" like we were last week?!! if so, sending soo much love & strength! my sister called last week and said, "there's something in the air..." and i think she's right LOL! fall for me is always a time to reassess and this fall seems to be one that does not want to be ignored! i'll be sharing a studio update as well as some opportunities near and far for artists & collectors. i'll also be addressing the constant question, "i haven't been seeing you on instagram, are you ok?!!” so many deep things i've been pondering and feel like it leads to deeper questions about our society and culture. so enjoy and know that you're loved!!

CANDYcolored studio podcast EPISODE #206: have you ever had your instagram, email or another online account hacked & held for ransom? A couple of artist friends had just that happen to them recently. it's a great reminder that we don't OWN our instagram accounts or any of our social media accounts. it honestly makes me wonder if i own my emails in my gmail account. one more reason to put some effort and time into our email lists! hear all about jenna kutcher's latest episode #588 on email list marketing, why you need an email list and the potential benefits. make sure to reach out by emailing me k@katrinaberg.com to make a studio appointment during "midway swiss days" the friday & saturday of labor day weekend (september 2nd & 3rd). the red pill for the week is a deeper dive into ESG and possible unwanted possibilities that befall companies being directed by its program. in my episode show notes you can listen to recent talks by mel k and glenn beck that talk about ESG etc.

“midway swiss days” is just 2 weeks away! email me k@katrinaberg.com to make an appointment and visit the CANDYcolored studio during swiss days. how can you be consistent with your pricing while also solidifying & increasing the value of your work for your collectors? we’ll chat about the importance of set pricing, a price list, educating yourself and others about the value of your work. corruption in our lives – have you been smelling anything fishy?! if you are and would like to do something about it, we’ll also chat about 3 ways you can make a difference and 7 ways to stop “feeding the beast”!!

5 artists who also podcast come together for our very first “pod-sisters” panel! this episode is all about tips to avoid burnout as artists. you’ll hear a brief intro to each artist, as well as what we’ve been working on in our studios (and even outside our studios!)  jules talks about the importance of having personal projects and examples of some that she’s pursued. rachel reminds us how vital it is to connect with other artists outside our studio and support one another in a way only fellow artists can. stephanie shares about her latest sabbatical and the benefits a regular sabbatical can bring to your art practice and personal well being. jessica just returned from a month in france & shares how to take a break from the admin side of your art biz and return to your studio refreshed, invigorated, and ready to tackle all your new ideas. katrina invites us to empower the word “NO” – how using it intentionally gives us the time & space to create in our studio, and embrace the “YESes” we really want to have in our professional and personal lives. in the links below, find an article by stephanie with 3 more ways to overcome creative burnout. (you’ll also find recent episodes of each of the podcasts embedded in my shownotes at katrinaberg.com), enjoy!!!

have you ever done a social media detox? what were your goals and how did it turn out? how has it affected your social media usage since? when you hear or read the words “extremism” and “moderation” what are your initial reactions? does one give you more positive or negative emotions than the other? and finally, hear about the time i learned to drive stick alone in provence & the french alps and how there are some mishaps i’d gladly repeat to retain the memories and things learned from those priceless experiences.

what do you do to ensure the rest you need while still maintaining your momentum in your work? hear about a recent create! podcast episode with ekaterina popova giving suggestions for artists preparing for time away from their studio. i’ll also share my recent experiences on the topic. if you’ve not seen them yet, check out my latest mini florals available in my mini circle collection. and our main topic of the day is a spiritual red pill asking if, lol, when asking faith questions are we acknowledging a faith crisis or are we inviting a faith opportunity? we’ll also talk about seeking daily spiritual experiences, how to welcome more and ensure that we’re ready for them.