Who do you think you are? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Christa Forrest (#91)

Who do you think you are?

If that thought has ever crossed your mind, this episode is for
you. My guest is corporate-world-turned-full-time-artist Christa
Forrest, and our topic is one that most of us experience at some
point in our art careers and businesses: Imposter Syndrome.


Christa is a big advocate for "fake it til you make it," but that
doesn't mean that she doesn't have doubts and insecurities. In
this episode, you'll hear how Christa developed thick skin by
showing her work at art festivals, why she is laser focused on
building her email list, and how she overcomes feelings of
inadequacy in her art practice.


Highlights




Christa Forrest describes the process of turning women into
goddesses, and leaving her corporate job. (2:20)




Building an art business while preparing to quit your
full-time job. (6:05)




Christa shares the income streams that allowed her to focus
solely on her art. (10:56)




The tipping point — pinpointing your focus and selling your
work. (13:23)




How to develop the thick skin that is required of serious
artists. (17:29)




Tips for creating an online presence that makes more money.
(21:05)




Imposter syndrome — what it means and where it’s most likely
to appear in an artist’s world. (24:08)




Tools that will help you find the courage to fake it til you
make it. (30:05)




Is imposter syndrome keeping you from making — and meeting —
your goals? (33:42)




Overcoming the moment when imposter syndrome takes over.
(41:44)




The support system that helps Christa stay grounded amidst
her weaknesses. (44:14)




A look at what is keeping Christa’s attention in the studio
now. (45:51)




Mentioned




Creative Soul Art




Christa Forrest on Instagram




Resources




Full show notes including photos and listener comments




Art Career Success System




Art Biz Success Community




Intro and outro music by Wildermiss




Quotes




“I had to figure out what I have to offer and what problem do
I have to solve out there before I started my actual
business.” — Christa Forrest




 




“It was really important to me at that time to be able to say
‘I’m an artist’.” — Christa Forrest




 




“If I can build my email list, I know I can build my income.”
— Christa Forrest




 




“Failure is the only way we get better. We hardly ever learn
from successes.” — Alyson Stanfield




About My Guest


Christa Forrest is an artist specializing in pastel, oil, acrylic
and mixed media art. After spending 20 years in a finance career,
she decided to follow her true passion and become a full-time
artist. Christa spends her time sharing her passion with others,
teaching others to be creative and exploring the world's
landscape, recreating it onto canvas. Her work is a combination
of realism, exploration, experimentation and pure fun.


 


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