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Baang shares about his journaling practice to be present and listen to himself. His goals are toward freedom, peace, engagement with the world, and happiness rather than material success and fame.

Keely Brice describes how she breaks down a writing project, planning daily word count targets around other obligations, and how she celebrates meeting her goals. She has two artist networks that support her in different ways.

Joy Clark describes connecting with other writers through their work to avoid feeling isolated, and how they reciprocate. When she’s feeling disconnected from her body she makes her process more physical.

Painter Helen Kwiatkowski shares how painting is a solitary but not isolating practice. She doesn’t say no to new ideas, but she’s learning to say no to anything that doesn’t feel connected to her practice as an artist.

Musician Jasper Logan describes how he and other artists have supported each other over time, personally and professionally. When his body is tired, he makes space to “just be” rather than filling his time with activity.

Painter and printmaker Briseida Ochoa connects with other artists digitally and in person, supporting each other and sharing techniques. She has access to a shared workspace that holds workshops and provides access to technology.

Artist Enzina Marrari describes how she practices generosity as an artist by creating opportunities for underserved artists. She also shares about times when she has benefited from the generosity of other artists.

Artist Kristine Shomaker describes how she fostered a support group of artists and the benefits she derives from this community.

Casey Summar, Independent Consultant and former Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville, shares a cautionary tale about the lack of artists at the table for creating the previous strategic plan for the city of Nashville in the 1990s.

Cindy Ornstein, Director of Arts & Culture for the City of Mesa and Executive Director of the Mesa Arts Center, shares a successful process seeking artist input to design new, innovative programs.

Artist Robert Yoder describes when and why he’s said no to opportunities and what he’s learned from negative experiences.

Tristan Hessing offers his perspective on the importance of considering your personal energy as a valuable, finite resource and carefully considering how much of it you want to give to each endeavor to maintain balance.