362: How This Artist Quit Her Day Job ft. Megan Maberry
Release Date: 07/01/2025
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info_outline✨ From glittering headdresses to fearless decisions, Megan Maberry’s story will make you believe in bold moves and big dreams.
When Megan first joined the Artist Incubator, she was balancing her art around a full-time teaching job. Now, she’s left the classroom to chase her creative career full time—and her success proves what’s possible when passion meets persistence. In this uplifting conversation, Miriam and Megan discuss what it really takes to grow your art business after hours, the role of community in staying accountable, and why mindset work changed everything for her journey.
💡You’ll Learn:
• The support system that helped her stay consistent and accountable every week
• How local media visibility turned her workshops into a waitlisted success
• Why mindset coaching helped her fully claim her identity as an artist
🎧 Tune in to hear how Megan turned late-night studio hours into a thriving art business—and how you can too.
Guest: Megan Maberry — artist & designer
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