The Business Side of Art: What Creatives Need to Know with Kelly Pelfrey

Welcome back to Smart Girl Summer! Today, I’m sitting down with my coaching client and dear friend, Kelly Pelfrey — a wildly gifted artist whose work is as breathtaking as her story. I call her the modern Monet (even though it makes her blush).

 

Since we started working together, Kelly has tripled her income, discovered her creative rhythm, and built a business that honors both her art and her well-being. Her success is a reassuring sign that you can find a balance between passion and profit—you can have both.

 

So, if you’ve ever dreamed of making a living doing what you love without running yourself into the ground, this episode is for you. Get ready to hear how Kelly protects her peace, grows with intention, and turns creativity into not just a calling, but a thriving business.

Timestamps:

(08:40) - How Coaching Can Change Everything

(13:49) - A Simple Daily Structure That Supports Productivity and Peace

(20:18) - What’s Broken in the Art World (And How Creatives Can Lead the Change)

(22:30) - What She’d Do If She Were Starting Over Today

(25:51) - The Morning Routine That Fuels Creative Success

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Links to great things we discussed: 

• Kelly’s TV Art
• Kelly’s Song Recommendation - Psalm 90
• Kelly’s Book Recommendation - Here One Moment
• Kelly’s Product Recommendation - Donama Cervical Memory Foam Pillow
• Kelly’s Makeup Recommendation - MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot
• Kelly’s App Recommendation - Every Dollar

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XO,

Alli