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Ep 626: The Art of Adapting with Jena McNerney
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Could it be that we've been thinking about this all wrong? That it's not the "real job" on one side of life and the dream of making art full-time on the other, and that eventually, we have to choose? Because when we really look at it, are the most sustainable creative careers, from the artists we admire the most, actually built on either-or decisions? Jenna McNerney's journey through teaching, studio ownership, a few odd jobs in construction and even a hair salon, chronic illness diagnosis, and back to teaching again reveals how adapting to life's curveballs doesn't mean giving up on your dreams. Instead, it means getting strategic about how you pursue them. Sometimes the most rebellious thing you can do isn't quitting your day job, but rather embracing the flexibility to move between worlds as you need to, keeping your hands in clay no matter what life throws your way.
In this episode: Jena's Instagram @levelstudioarts
Full Show Notes & Resources can be found at makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Find Community member Debi online @curiosibee.art
Interested in joining Debi and Jena inside of The Community? Learn more about the perks of membership and sign up at: makersplaybook.com/community
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Chapters
1. Welcome and Introductions (00:00:00)
2. Jenna's Journey with Clay (00:05:57)
3. Teaching and Career Transitions (00:08:01)
4. Opening a Studio and Early Challenges (00:11:20)
5. Navigating Health and Career (00:18:06)
6. The Importance of Failure and Learning (00:32:35)
7. Business Insights and Community Support (00:38:28)
8. Adapting to Chronic Illness (00:45:15)
9. Balancing Studio Practice and Personal Life (00:46:39)
10. Adjusting Business Strategies (00:47:47)
11. Navigating Art and Production (00:50:22)
12. Pricing and Audience Insights (00:51:29)
13. The Importance of Setup and Presentation (00:57:21)
14. Intentional Making and Market Adaptation (01:03:27)
15. Tools and Adjustments for Chronic Illness (01:28:48)
16. Final Thoughts and Community Appreciation (01:30:35)
172 episodes
Manage episode 495134864 series 3334692
Could it be that we've been thinking about this all wrong? That it's not the "real job" on one side of life and the dream of making art full-time on the other, and that eventually, we have to choose? Because when we really look at it, are the most sustainable creative careers, from the artists we admire the most, actually built on either-or decisions? Jenna McNerney's journey through teaching, studio ownership, a few odd jobs in construction and even a hair salon, chronic illness diagnosis, and back to teaching again reveals how adapting to life's curveballs doesn't mean giving up on your dreams. Instead, it means getting strategic about how you pursue them. Sometimes the most rebellious thing you can do isn't quitting your day job, but rather embracing the flexibility to move between worlds as you need to, keeping your hands in clay no matter what life throws your way.
In this episode: Jena's Instagram @levelstudioarts
Full Show Notes & Resources can be found at makersplaybook.com/podcast
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Find Community member Debi online @curiosibee.art
Interested in joining Debi and Jena inside of The Community? Learn more about the perks of membership and sign up at: makersplaybook.com/community
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Love this podcast? Support an episode! Click here to learn more.
Follow The Maker's Playbook on Instagram @themakersplaybook
Have questions about the show or want to say Hi? Email us at: podcast (at) makers-playbook (dot) com
Chapters
1. Welcome and Introductions (00:00:00)
2. Jenna's Journey with Clay (00:05:57)
3. Teaching and Career Transitions (00:08:01)
4. Opening a Studio and Early Challenges (00:11:20)
5. Navigating Health and Career (00:18:06)
6. The Importance of Failure and Learning (00:32:35)
7. Business Insights and Community Support (00:38:28)
8. Adapting to Chronic Illness (00:45:15)
9. Balancing Studio Practice and Personal Life (00:46:39)
10. Adjusting Business Strategies (00:47:47)
11. Navigating Art and Production (00:50:22)
12. Pricing and Audience Insights (00:51:29)
13. The Importance of Setup and Presentation (00:57:21)
14. Intentional Making and Market Adaptation (01:03:27)
15. Tools and Adjustments for Chronic Illness (01:28:48)
16. Final Thoughts and Community Appreciation (01:30:35)
172 episodes
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