the message

Creative work is real work. It fuels innovation, drives culture, and shapes how we see the world.

Yet for too long, aspiring creatives have been told their careers must mean struggle, insecurity, or sacrifice.

Over my 25-year career, I have seen the opposite: creative careers can be sustainable, fulfilling, and yes, profitable.

Through The Starving Artist Myth, I challenge outdated assumptions, get at the roots of the modern stereotype, and show practical ways creative professionals of all kinds can thrive without giving up authenticity. From my book and newsletter, to podcasts, talks, and resources, together we question the stereotype and share examples that show that success in the creative sector is within reach.

Photo: David Goldman

A middle-aged man with light hair and beard, wearing a blue patterned blazer, white shirt, and blue pants, standing with arms crossed in a room with wooden floors and walls, near a round wooden table and open window.