Goalden Girls Podcast Episode #60 - Making Money as a Creative: How to Overcome the “Broke Artist Stereotype” and Freelance to Make Art AND Money with Chantel Tavares

Doctor. Dentist. Backup dancer. Teacher. Singer. Oprah. Accountant. Professional Speaker. Author. 

Those are just a FEW of the jobs I knew I wanted growing up.

It’s so funny how when we’re really little, we’re told we can do anything. Adults ask you what you want to be when you grow up, and smile and encourage you.

But then, there’s a certain age that hits - and suddenly, it changes – and only particular answers seem to become acceptable.

Now, I can’t speak for everyone.

But I can speak for myself, and the experience I know a LOT of you have gone through which is this:

At a certain point, when you tell someone you want to be something that isn’t a professional (ie. a teacher, police, lawyer, doctor, accountant, you know the jobs I’m talking about here…) people start to talk you out of it. Maybe it’s totally rude and they laugh or tell you you’re dreaming, or maybe they try to protect you and tell you that there’s no jobs - you’ll be broke- or your chance of success is teeny tiny.

But often, the message that certain career choices are unacceptable is more subtle. You notice other people nod at everyone else’s reply to the question “what will you do after school” or even “what do you do for work” later in life. and they don’t nod for yours. Maybe you notice your parents proudly proclaim your sibling’s career, or your neighbour’s career choices, but not yours. 

Slowly, over time, so many of us have learned that certain career choices are more acceptable, more realistic, more practical and hence, BETTER, than others.

Now let me say this: no matter what you do in life, there’s going to be naysayers, there will always be people who don’t support you.  

Sometimes, people are just jerks.

A LOT of the time, people project their own fears, insecurities, unfulfilled dreams and frankly, crap onto you.

And other times, people love you and are genuinely trying to protect you.

For most of us, those around us DO love us and want to see us succeed - albeit based on a narrow definition of what “success” means.

Today?

It’s incredibly inspiring to see how many of us are redefining success for ourselves.

Our guest today, Chantel Tavares, is the Millennial Money Coach for Creative Freelancers. She helps creative millennials to budget and save so that within six months they have more than enough money to focus more on what they are passionate about - which includes helping others save their first $10,000 in 6 months.

Let’s be honest - social media managers, Canva graphic designers, audio book narrators, TikTok Dance instructors and creators, virtual assistants - NONE of these were careers that existed even 10 years ago. And today? There’s ample opportunity to do any of these things - and more - and be successful financially and fulfilled personally.

Listen up to today’s episode where I chat with Chantel Tavares, all about making a life through creative freelancing. 

You’ll learn:

- That there are a LOT of ways to make money as a creative freelancer, and you don’t have to be a big name like Britney Spears to be successful. Chantel shares a TON of ideas through this episode, that you’ll be sure to leave this episode with an exciting list of ideas - that are ALSO in-demand  - for how you can make money with your creative expression.

- What’s important in a job when you’re also creative freelancing, and how do you find those opportunities? 

- What the financial basics ARE that are so important for people to have before creative freelancing - because it’s not all about just living on a prayer – it’s important to blend the big dreams, with the practical, and the day-to-day realities of life.  

While there may not be a tried-and-true, one-size fits all path to creative success, that’s what is so exciting!

By the end of this episode, you’ll be DONE stuffing down your desires and pushing away your creative talent, and you’ll be ready to start owning it! 

You’ll be more trusting of your skills… and ready to plan your budget, and implement the tasks you need to reach your creative career goals! 

Alright friend, Let’s do this! 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

  • How Chantel got started helping others save their first $10k. (9:00)

  • Chantel’s advice for anyone scared to pursue their passion because of finances. (16:40)

  • What is a Creative Millennial and how can you make money being one? (21:00)

  • What prompted Chantel to change in 2020. (27:00)

  • How Chantel makes income today. (32:50)

  • How she plans for inconsistencies in her income. (40:15)

  • Why it’s important to invest in yourself. (44:40)

  • Some ways that you can use your creative skills, without being Britney Spears. (50:20)

  • The financial basics every Millennial needs. (58:30)

  • All about Chantel’s Wealth Mindset Course. (1:10:00)

 

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“The fact that I started was that big first step I needed to do.” - Chantel Tavares

“Balance isn’t necessarily every single day.” - Chantel Tavares

“If you’re not investing in yourself, you’re just not growing.” - Chantel Tavares

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