Jan 26
I always talk about how creative the ADHD mind is, but creativity can only get us so far if we don’t also have structure to make things happen. The problem is, there’s so much advice out there on how to create that structure and monetize creativity, most of which isn’t written for our unique brains, that it’s hard to know where to begin. This is why I invited Miriam Schulman back onto the podcast (go back and listen to her first episode #136 if you haven’t already!) to talk about her recent book, Artpreneur.
In Artpreneur, Miriam provides actionable steps to turn your creative ideas into a thriving business in a way that works for neurodivergent brains. She’s an expert at cutting through the noise and consolidating everything down into simple, straightforward advice for creative entrepreneurs and I’m so excited to be able to share her brilliance with you again. Join our conversation as Miriam and I discuss the book-writing process, what defines art, how to market your work, the importance of believing in the buyer, and so much more.
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"What is art? Anything you create with your creative ideas. So if you are an ADHD coach, that is your art. If you're creating a podcast, that is your art."
- Miriam Schulman
"All decisions are the right decisions and you're better off making a decision and making your decision the right one. And you have no way of knowing how that other thing would've turned out so there's no sense in saying, ‘oh, I should've done this.’ No, you shouldn't have, because you don't know how that would've turned out."
- Miriam Schulman
"There's that myth that if only we had more hours in the day, we would get more done. And that's a lie because we just don't have more energy. You need a lot of energy to put out your best work."
- Miriam Schulman
- Miriam discusses her book "Art Printer" and her journey as an artist, including her struggles with pronunciation and learning differences.
- Miriam emphasizes the importance of marketing and mindset in addition to talent, citing examples of talented individuals who are struggling to succeed.
- Miriam discusses the challenges of writing a book, including the amount of work required after the developmental editor's feedback.
[19:22 - 47:02] Creativity, criticism, and self-expression
- Miriam discusses the importance of embracing criticism and failure in creative pursuits.
- Miriam shares her approach to handling criticism, prioritizing what she can learn from it and what will strengthen her message, while also being mindful of alienating readers.
- Miriam emphasizes the importance of getting in front of real people to receive feedback on art, writing, or any creative endeavor, as social media alone provides limited insight into what resonates with an audience.
- Miriam discusses the challenges of making decisions and the importance of taking action quickly, rather than dwelling on uncertainty.
- Miriam emphasizes the importance of understanding people's psychology when making decisions, as they may be motivated by a desire to avoid making a mistake or deflect responsibility.
- Miriam suggests using the "focus at will" app to help condition the brain to work by playing music without lyrics.
Podcast [The Inspiration Place]: schulmanart.com/itunes
YouTube: The Inspiration Place
Instagram: @schulmanart
Book pre-order: ArtpreneurBOOK.com; schulmanart.com/BELIEVE (free chapter of Artpreneur)
