In this episode, host Jahleane Dolne interviews artist Uma Leoni, who shares her journey from a corporate job to becoming a full-time artist. They discuss everything from the importance of authenticity to the challenges of monetizing art.
About Uma:
Uma Leoni (27) is a self-taught artist currently residing in Long Beach, CA. Uma founded Leoni's Studio in 2020 during the peak of the pandemic. In need of a mental release, she picked she picked decided to re-explore her love for painting. With the support of her friends and family, she began to share her work online and slowly began to build the community she has today. Uma made the decision to pursue her art full-time March of 2022 and is over the moon to have recently celebrated her first full year as a self employed creative. Through her content creation her ultimate goal is to push others to pursue their own creative endeavors.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction to Uma Leoni's Artistic Journey
07:09 Authenticity in Creative Expression
11:35 Key Moments of Realization
15:59 Monetizing Art through Brand Collaborations
21:35 Leaving Corporate for Full-Time Art
26:08 The Journey of a Self-Taught Artist
32:45 Monetizing Art: The Business Side
39:29 Advice for Aspiring Artists
43:54 Building an Engaged Audience
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