Really love this perspective. I am a full time artist, wife, mother, and homesteader. I waited for forever to start a YT channel trying to figure out my niche, but you’re right. I am my niche. Most of the channels that I truly love, I follow because I enjoy listening to the creator. 😅 So I went for it! Loved this video - thanks for posting it!!
yes yes yes! I found that the trap of "you need a niche" kept me in analysis paralysis for too long, I believe taking inspired action and just going for it will help teach you what you need! My first video on here was about interior design 🤣 But if I never did that, I never would have found a love for talking about creativity and artistic lifestyle. You got this!
Interesting non-cliche tips, certainly something to think about. As a multi-passionate person I also find the niche approach to be too restricting, which doesn't help at all in the long run or makes you stuck before you even start.
The analysis paralysis of “picking a niche” is so true. I just call myself a “jack of all trades” because I do so many different things that to pick just ONE to define myself by is so flipping hard. Lol
okay first of all the thumbnail to this video is probably the most beautiful one I've seen so far, so intriguing! also thanks for all the great advice 🙏 I find it really funny that I just bought a book about Ikigai yesterday and now youtube prompted me to your video where you open with it. Guess it's really time to find mine :D
Id love to hear more about how you got started on upwork! I want to use my fulltime job to pour into my dream of being a full time artist/content creator. Up until this point I'd been working animation jobs but it was really labour intensive and draining creatively and i had a lot of difficulty landing consistent work so I was always stressed about getting my next gig. I've been wanting to pivot and marketing sounds like a potentially interesting avenue but idk how to get started and would love some advice ❤
Oohhhh, I wonder if I should make a video about it. I totally hear you about getting exhausted -- I've felt the exact same way. Getting started on Upwork isn't hard -- it just takes consistency, which can get hard if you don't feel like you're seeing results. I highly suggest setting controllable goals when you're doing this -- instead of saying "I want to get 1 client by [this date]," saying "I want to send 5 proposals a day for the next 3 weeks." You can't control the first one, you can control the second. Instead of focusing on the goal, focus on the systems you create. A RUclips channel that helped me a lot was www.youtube.com/@MyNameIsDeya, specifically her playlist all on freelancing (linked below). ruclips.net/video/ubRp9UhoPhA/видео.html Let me know if this helps!
I really resonate with everything you say about using your creativity for others. I’ve been wanting to be a full time painter/illustrator but the path isn’t particularly clear, and it’s hard to find jobs that make enough to support while giving me enough time to work on my art. I like your concept of a more focused path with an intentional job. Could you give some clear ideas for a supporting job, besides digital marketing? And perhaps some advice on how to get into that sort of work?
I am so excited for your journey as a full-time painter/illustrator to unfold! When you say supporting job, are you talking about a part-time career while you're growing your illustration work on the side? There are a ton of other ways to make money online, but what I like about digital marketing is that it's proven to have the fastest return for me so I can work remotely and use my natural creative talents to get paid! In essence, I could have started by selling digital products or something, but that requires a skill/knowledge, audience, and a general knowledge of running a business, all of which I learned from working in digital marketing (if that makes sense). For me, the right digital marketing job (full-time or part-time) helped spare my energy (because it was remote, as well as something I was alreally pretty natural at even if I had a bit of a learning curve) and it was something I was naturally good at. But maybe that's not for you. Maybe when you follow that ikigai model, you find something that's in-person and non-digital marketing but doesn't drain you. I think the key is something that doesn't drain you too much so you have energy to build your own business. Which will naturally be something that -- - You're good at - The world needs - Has the ability to make money ...And then you can eventually shift it to something you *love* (painting/illustrating) when the time is right. Let me know if that makes sense! I hope I answered some of your questions but please ask more if it didn't! lol
@@lovevioletgaze sorry for the late reply! Yes, I’m looking for a part time job that will sustain me while I build my art career! The hard part for me is finding something that makes me enough to sustain me but still gives me enough time to work on art and doesn’t drain all of my energy. Mainly I’m just looking for some suggestions!
@@lunefaeriie For me, I'd think about whether I'm an introvert and extrovert. An introvert gets energy from being alone, so that might be virtual assistant jobs that require lots of independent work, a delivery driver who does work primarily on their own, etc. An extrovert gets energy from being with other people, so that might be a customer-facing role, front desk, things that require person-to-person interaction. Maybe make a list based on the Ikigai concept and see what kinds of jobs might fit in that role. Ultimately, I think you know your skills best! :)
@@lovevioletgaze thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my comments. I’m definitely extremely introverted and have been struggling with doing retail jobs the past four years. I’ll take your suggestions into consideration!!
But of course I subscribed, I love your approach and advices, and I like your vibe 💖 😊 If you do not mind, would you be so kind to recommend some nice programs for vid editing? Yours are so neat!💖 I'd be greatful😊
Really love this perspective. I am a full time artist, wife, mother, and homesteader. I waited for forever to start a YT channel trying to figure out my niche, but you’re right. I am my niche. Most of the channels that I truly love, I follow because I enjoy listening to the creator. 😅 So I went for it! Loved this video - thanks for posting it!!
yes yes yes! I found that the trap of "you need a niche" kept me in analysis paralysis for too long, I believe taking inspired action and just going for it will help teach you what you need! My first video on here was about interior design 🤣 But if I never did that, I never would have found a love for talking about creativity and artistic lifestyle. You got this!
@@lovevioletgaze Thank you so much for this encouragement!!! Love it! It’s a great community to start to be a part of!! 💜
Interesting non-cliche tips, certainly something to think about. As a multi-passionate person I also find the niche approach to be too restricting, which doesn't help at all in the long run or makes you stuck before you even start.
100%! It took me yearssss to realize that multi-passionates simply cannot niche and that is more than okay. 😂 I'm so glad some of this resonated. 🫶
The analysis paralysis of “picking a niche” is so true.
I just call myself a “jack of all trades” because I do so many different things that to pick just ONE to define myself by is so flipping hard. Lol
@@Monokitsune LITERALLY lol im like can I just? Not and say I did? And just be myself and that’s the niche? And it actually WORKS 😂😭
@@lovevioletgaze exactly lol
Absolutely love the Ikigai principle. I have the book and it has changed my entire POV as an aspiring full-time artist!
@@TommyLeiStudio oh my goodness yes!! And which book?! 😍
A very different perspective from many people 😊 thank you for sharing your ideas and thoughts!
Aw thank you for watching Marta ❤
Ee kee ga ee. It’s ok lol ❤and yes 10000%
hahahaha I'm like nooo! not icky guy! 🤣
okay first of all the thumbnail to this video is probably the most beautiful one I've seen so far, so intriguing! also thanks for all the great advice 🙏 I find it really funny that I just bought a book about Ikigai yesterday and now youtube prompted me to your video where you open with it. Guess it's really time to find mine :D
oh my gosh thank you so much 😭 I'm so glad something resonated with you!!
Id love to hear more about how you got started on upwork! I want to use my fulltime job to pour into my dream of being a full time artist/content creator. Up until this point I'd been working animation jobs but it was really labour intensive and draining creatively and i had a lot of difficulty landing consistent work so I was always stressed about getting my next gig. I've been wanting to pivot and marketing sounds like a potentially interesting avenue but idk how to get started and would love some advice ❤
Oohhhh, I wonder if I should make a video about it. I totally hear you about getting exhausted -- I've felt the exact same way. Getting started on Upwork isn't hard -- it just takes consistency, which can get hard if you don't feel like you're seeing results.
I highly suggest setting controllable goals when you're doing this -- instead of saying "I want to get 1 client by [this date]," saying "I want to send 5 proposals a day for the next 3 weeks."
You can't control the first one, you can control the second. Instead of focusing on the goal, focus on the systems you create.
A RUclips channel that helped me a lot was www.youtube.com/@MyNameIsDeya, specifically her playlist all on freelancing (linked below).
ruclips.net/video/ubRp9UhoPhA/видео.html
Let me know if this helps!
This was very helpful, ty
Thank you so much Daniela, I'm so glad
Yes yes yes this was my process
Heck yessss! Rooting for you. 🥰
Awsome video! Thank you so much for sharing this, it's really helpful and a refreshing different approach!
Awww, I'm so happy! Always trying to bring a fresher perspective to creatives as there's so much not talked about. So happy something touched you. 🙌
I really resonate with everything you say about using your creativity for others. I’ve been wanting to be a full time painter/illustrator but the path isn’t particularly clear, and it’s hard to find jobs that make enough to support while giving me enough time to work on my art. I like your concept of a more focused path with an intentional job. Could you give some clear ideas for a supporting job, besides digital marketing? And perhaps some advice on how to get into that sort of work?
I am so excited for your journey as a full-time painter/illustrator to unfold! When you say supporting job, are you talking about a part-time career while you're growing your illustration work on the side?
There are a ton of other ways to make money online, but what I like about digital marketing is that it's proven to have the fastest return for me so I can work remotely and use my natural creative talents to get paid!
In essence, I could have started by selling digital products or something, but that requires a skill/knowledge, audience, and a general knowledge of running a business, all of which I learned from working in digital marketing (if that makes sense).
For me, the right digital marketing job (full-time or part-time) helped spare my energy (because it was remote, as well as something I was alreally pretty natural at even if I had a bit of a learning curve) and it was something I was naturally good at.
But maybe that's not for you. Maybe when you follow that ikigai model, you find something that's in-person and non-digital marketing but doesn't drain you. I think the key is something that doesn't drain you too much so you have energy to build your own business. Which will naturally be something that --
- You're good at
- The world needs
- Has the ability to make money
...And then you can eventually shift it to something you *love* (painting/illustrating) when the time is right.
Let me know if that makes sense! I hope I answered some of your questions but please ask more if it didn't! lol
@@lovevioletgaze sorry for the late reply! Yes, I’m looking for a part time job that will sustain me while I build my art career! The hard part for me is finding something that makes me enough to sustain me but still gives me enough time to work on art and doesn’t drain all of my energy. Mainly I’m just looking for some suggestions!
@@lunefaeriie For me, I'd think about whether I'm an introvert and extrovert. An introvert gets energy from being alone, so that might be virtual assistant jobs that require lots of independent work, a delivery driver who does work primarily on their own, etc. An extrovert gets energy from being with other people, so that might be a customer-facing role, front desk, things that require person-to-person interaction. Maybe make a list based on the Ikigai concept and see what kinds of jobs might fit in that role. Ultimately, I think you know your skills best! :)
@@lovevioletgaze thank you! I really appreciate you taking the time to reply to my comments. I’m definitely extremely introverted and have been struggling with doing retail jobs the past four years. I’ll take your suggestions into consideration!!
But of course I subscribed, I love your approach and advices, and I like your vibe 💖 😊
If you do not mind, would you be so kind to recommend some nice programs for vid editing? Yours are so neat!💖 I'd be greatful😊
Yes, I use Descript
man you are amazing. and how do you know that i'm a graphic designer wanting to sell on etsy ? :D
OMG... lucky guess 🤣😭
I subscribed for all the clothes on you bed ! Real life right there!!! 😘😁😂 Being authentic !
LOL! Don't worry, they'll FOR SURE make another appearance 🤣🫣
@@lovevioletgaze I can not wait !❤️🤣