Suffering For Art

Suffering For Art

By Brianna Kaleen

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Suffering for Art explores the highs and lows of a creative life, focusing on the mental, emotional, financial, and relational challenges unique to the industry. Through insightful conversations, we reveal the realities of pursuing art—the sacrifices, the resilience, and actionable ways to thrive without compromising passion. This podcast is dedicated to helping artists live fully, not just survive, while remaining true to their craft.

03/29/25

EP:7 Cara Rose DiPietro on Influencing as a Creative Side Hustle

In this episode, Brianna Kaleen sits down with actor and content creator Cara Rose DiPetrio to talk all things influencing as a creative side hustle. They get into how to make brand work actually work for your lifestyle, what it means to steward a coRead more

01/26/25

EP 6: Creative Burnout – How to Recover and Reignite Your Spark

Feeling stuck, drained, or disconnected from your creativity? You’re not alone. In this episode, we explore the root causes of creative burnout, its impact on your brain, and practical ways to recover. Learn how rest, microbreaks, and sleep can reignRead more

01/05/25

EP 5: 2025: The Year We Won’t Be Broke – The Creative’s Budget

Downloadable PDF of the “Creative’s Budget” can be found ⁠here.⁠ Use it to really understand this podcast episode. Tired of the “starving artist” stereotype? In this episode of Suffering for Art, we tackle one of the most challenging aspects of creatRead more

11/30/24

EP 4: You vs. Imposter Syndrome: How Knowing Yourself Changes Everything

Authenticity is the foundation of meaningful art, relationships, and self-expression—but how can you be authentic with others or your craft if you don’t truly know yourself? In this episode, we’re exploring the complex web of relationships in the creRead more

11/30/24

EP 3: Making Art, Losing Money: Breaking Free from Financial Struggles

The arts are billion-dollar industries, but here’s the harsh truth: most of the money rarely makes its way to the artists themselves. Whether you’re a painter, writer, or performer, you’ve likely felt the weight of financial insecurity. In this episoRead more

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