In this episode of The Success Palette, I invite the multi-talented artist and poet, Daniel Maluka, for a peek into his artistic journey. Maluka shares his insights and lessons learned from a life intertwined with creativity and business. He shares his childhood inspirations, the duality of his love for art and poetry and the significance of authenticity in the realm of creativity. Learn about his transformation from a Dragon Ball Z inspired child to a successful creative entrepreneur. Uncover the influence of art icons like Salvador Dali, Goya, and Francis Bacon on his perspective and discover how he navigates the tricky landscape of personal creativity versus business savvy. A significant highlight of the discussion is Maluka's distinctive approach to creating art - allowing the art to take the lead and letting his inner creative spirit flow freely. Hear the artist share about his spontaneous late-night drawing sessions, his personal favorite work- a self-portrait and his belief in trusting your instincts and creating for the joy of creation. Gain practical insights on ways creatives can find success in business—value networking, responsiveness, and learning from others. Join in the conversation around the impact of social media on creativity, the ongoing struggle of balancing a full-time job while passionately creating art, embracing the unknown, and fostering experiences to nurture creativity. Daniel previews his upcoming poetry collection, Unwashed, which comes out Summer 2024. Immerse yourself in this insightful dialogue that strikes an excellent balance of creative passion and entrepreneurship, sure to fuel your artistic endeavors.   Daniel Maluka Website: https://www.danielmaluka.net   The Success Palette links:  https://www.thesuccesspalette.com   Video mentioned in interview: https://youtu.be/7k1VSAnoi_Y?si=P0vHHUEKDVGPiV0P   This podcast is supported by Women Into Networking:  https://www.womenintonetworking.org