with host artist Miriam Schulman
That quiet voice that says you’re falling behind or no one’s noticing anymore—I know it well. Fear of irrelevance creeps in when your worth feels tied to likes, sales, or visibility, and it whispers that if you stop proving yourself, you’ll disappear. In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with this fear and share stories from artists who either hustle harder or vanish altogether when doubt sets in. Together, we’ll look at how to recognize this pattern, where it really comes from, and how to find a gentler, truer way forward.
“You don’t have to earn your right to exist. You don’t have to hustle to matter. You are never irrelevant to begin with.” – Miriam Schulman
In this podcast, you will…
- Discover how fear of irrelevance shows up differently in artists’ lives.
- Explore strategies to stay connected to your art without overperforming.
- Experience a grounding meditation to release pressure and reconnect with your creative self.
“Fear of irrelevance is what shows up when your identity has been built around performance being seen, accomplishments being needed being recognized.” – Miriam Schulman
Links Mentioned
📖 Artpreneur, by Miriam Schulman: The go-to handbook for artists aspiring to turn their passion into a sustainable and profitable career. This book offers inspiring stories and practical advice that empower artists to embrace a confident mindset and follow a clear path to creative and financial freedom.
🧑🏻🎨 Artist Incubator Coaching: Transform your art business by implementing the 5-part passion to profit framework so that you can finally earn a sustainable income from your art (even if you hate posting on social media)
Books!
About the host, Miriam Schulman
In case we haven’t met yet, I’m an artist and founder of The Inspiration Place, where I help other artists learn how to profit from their passion. Through online classes, business coaching programs, and a top-ranked podcast, I’ve helped thousands of artists around the world develop their skill sets and create more time and freedom to do what they love. My signature coaching program, The Artist Incubator, helps artists go from so-so sales to sold-out collections.
After witnessing 9/11, I abandoned a lucrative hedge fund job to work on my art full time. Since then, my art and story have been featured in major publications including Forbes, What Women Create, The New York Times, Art of Man, Art Journaling magazine, Professional Artist Magazine, Igniting Creativity as well as featured on NBC’s “Parenthood” and the Amazon series “Hunters” with Al Pacino. Check out my best-selling book with HarperCollins Leadership, Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living From Your Creativity, wherever books are sold. When I’m not in the studio, I split my time between New York City and a farmhouse in the country. I’d love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for art lovers (of every passion level) at schulmanart.com/freebies
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“So last year I did a half year of the business and I made $50,000 in six months. And so far this year, I’m at $43,000.
~ Bo Sapphire”
Chelsea Artpreneur Studio · New York City
What’s the biggest bottleneck holding your art business back?
Maybe it feels like pricing. Maybe it’s finding the right collectors, choosing the right opportunities, or figuring out what deserves your attention next. Or maybe you can see 3 different directions your business could go, and you’re tired of guessing which one is right.
That’s what we’re working on at the Chelsea Artpreneur Studio, October 28–29 in New York City.
This isn’t a conference or another workshop where you leave with forty new ideas. I’m bringing together a small group of established artists for two days of hands-on strategy built around the actual problems you bring into the room. We’ll look at your business, figure out what’s really holding it back, make the decisions, and map out exactly what comes next.
You’ll also have a professional branding portrait session, plus plenty of time around the table with a small group of artists who take their businesses as seriously as you do.
You’ll leave knowing what’s actually holding your business back, what needs to change, and most of all, what to do next.
By application · Limited seats
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