Choosing NOT to Go Full-Time with Your Art

Описание: When you see someone juggling multiple jobs in their creative field, it's easy to assume it's because none of them could fully support them on their own—but what if having options is actually the most strategic business decision you could make? What happens when you intentionally build each avenue to be viable as a standalone career, then choose to keep them all anyway? In Part Two of this “Where are they now?” interview, Hope shares why she brought each of her four ceramic-related jobs to the cusp of full-time viability before deciding that she actually wanted all of them, for different reasons. We discover that sometimes building multiple income streams isn't about hedging your bets—it's about creating the security to make choices based on what you want rather than what you need. Could the freedom to say no to work that doesn't serve you—whether that's declining partnerships, stepping away from draining platforms, or choosing projects that energize rather than deplete you—be the real prize of building a multi-faceted creative career?



⭐️ About the Maker’s Playbook ⭐️
The Maker's Playbook provides resources and education for independent artists and makers trying to figure out how to make a living from the things we make. Whether through free resources like the podcast and YouTube channel or through more specific educational opportunities like our photography courses and Community membership, by helping independent artists build viable businesses, we not only allow artists to create thriving lives, but together we create a sustainable bend towards equity in the world.

👋 About Rebecca 👋
I’ve been a self-employed creative since 2010. If it wasn't for patient mentors, there's no way I would have survived that first year of entrepreneurship, let alone the following decade+. You don’t have to do this on your own. I know firsthand that making a living from the things we make is challenging. But with the right support network, it is possible.