Send us a textOn this episode of the Find Calm Here Podcast, I interview Susan Michal, a professional photographer, and photographic artist I recently met and discovered our mutual love of photography. Her artwork brings calm to thousands who view her work online and at gallery exhibits she's hosted in Florida. She's currently offering a 12-day Holiday Giveaway Entering is easy and there are lots of great prizes to win from now until Christmas. Click HERE to learn more.In this episode we discuss: Identifying struggles that artists face including standing out and being authenticFinding calm with self-confidence and letting go of others' expectations Applying life experience to career shifts for success in any field Finding calm in the business of art and sales Transitioning from creator to teacherMindest and strategy to be a successful artistic photographer An internationally published, award-winning artist, Susan’s unique and compelling images have been used in calendars, greeting cards, and posters around the world. Her art has been displayed in prestigious galleries, corporate locations, and prominent homes. She is the author of two books highlighting her work, Flowers in Transition and Dancers in Motion. Susan was a contributor to Wowsdom, a book that empowers teen women, and a variety of industry-related publications. She is a respected lecturer both in her community and within professional photographic associations around the world.Susan has served as President and Chairman of the Board for Professional Photographers of America. She holds a Master Craftsman Degree in photography and is certified by the Professional Photographers of America. Susan is one of only 135 photographers to receive the prestigious fellowship from The American Society of Photographers and is a member of the Society of 25. You can learn more and subscribe to her newsletter here. Susan is part of a Find Calm Here 90-day mastermind for business and development. If you are interested in joining a mastermind, connect inside the community, and share your interest. A waitlist for the next 90-day mastermind will be opening in March. Want to join us? Membership is FREE! You’ll have access to more than 30 hours of workshops that we’ve hosted on various topics around finding calm including; energy, intuition, intention, affirmations, nutrition, fitness, routines, habits, mindset, minimalism, morning routines, strength, organization, and more!About Find Calm Here~ I'm Deb Schell and created Find Calm Here, a community offering mindful resources for Support the showThe Community Strategy Podcast offers interviews with online community leaders who share their community-building journey. Our podcast covers community concepts, community building, community strategy, community structure, community membership, and community management. Visit our Website Find Calm Here to learn more about working with Deb