010: Thriving as a Creative: Business, Balance & Worth with Elizabeth Cairns

"What lights me up, where's my skill? … Find the thing that flows with you."

Elizabeth Cairns

In this episode Sarah Perry chats with Elizabeth Cairns. Elizabeth is a coach, facilitator, trainer, writer and holistic therapist and has worked closely with scores of organisations and thousands of entrepreneurs. She understands just what it takes to create a thriving business and live an empowered life. They discuss the multifaceted challenges faced by creative entrepreneurs, including the struggle to balance artistic passion with business acumen. They explore the importance of understanding one's worth, the complexities of pricing in creative industries, and the necessity of creating a cohesive identity across various roles, encouraging creatives to embrace their diverse talents while navigating the industry's demands.

About Elizabeth Cairns

Elizabeth has worked closely with scores of organisations and thousands of entrepreneurs in the last 25 years. She understands just what it takes to create a thriving business and live an empowered life. Elizabeth believes strongly that we best serve the world, our families and ourselves, by engaging in meaningful work that taps into our passions, uses our unique gifts and is driven by the unique energy of Vitality. Through doing the work that we love, we can find health and wholeness so a focus on wellbeing is the pad-stone of all her work.

Her particular passion is working with innovative organisations and creative entrepreneurs. Through leadership training, workshops, retreats, one to one work, brand creation and positioning, she helps them reconnect with their innate wisdom, discern what is truly important and craft a life of purpose and meaning. She supports her clients to uncover a more authentic way of working that challenges conventional norms and breaks the boundaries of what’s possible.

Chapters

Introduction and Context Setting

Understanding the Role of a Creative Entrepreneur

Challenges Faced by Creatives in Business

The Importance of Pricing and Worth

Navigating Multiple Roles and Responsibilities

Creating Cohesion in Diverse Offerings

Embracing Creativity in Business

Finding Your Unique Path as a Creative

The Journey of Self-Discovery

Building a Supportive Network

Understanding Your Brand as a Creative

To get in touch with Elizabeth Cairns visit elizabethcairns.com
Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andthrive

References

Book - The Empowered Entrepreneur

Podcast Style & Substance

Elizabeth’s podcast co-host, Fiona Humberstone - The Brand Stylist

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