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The Referral List I Wish School Had Given You
Mentors who meet the standard most don’t even know exists.
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The Cost of Institutional “Starving Artist” Programming on Real Careers
What conservatories, coaches, and cultural gatekeepers still don’t understand about financial sustainability
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You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Paid
What singing taught me about business, money, and why mastery without connection still leaves you broke
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You Don’t Have to Perform to Be Paid
What singing taught me about entrepreneurship, earning, and finding your true money voice
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💸 10 Questions if You're Not Making Enough—Or if You Just Want More!
A Money Self-Assessment for Entrepreneurs Ready to Rise
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The Third Party Problem
Why So Many People Expect to Pay Less
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Are You A Self-Actualizing Artist?
And Can Self-Actualization Lead to Higher Earnings?
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New Level, New Devil!
What might be in the way of your next level of growth?
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Are You Being a Business or a Charity?
Some questions to help you check on your boundaries during this giving season.
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Clients that Can Kill Your Cashflow
Stay away from or at least be prepared for the clients who can be bad for your bank account!
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Are You a Squirrel?
Would a squirrel ever even ask itself that?
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Do You Have a Dangerous Money Mindset?
Could any of these five common beliefs be affecting your growth?
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