Is it possible to be a thriving Christian creative in the arts and entertainment industry - even in the midst of the rough and tumble world of Hollywood? And...how does one avoid being crushed by the pressures of the artistic lifestyle - the hyper-competitive battles to gain work, self-esteem issues, and outside negative influences  - as you work to be the best you can be and reach your God-given potential? Michelle Pelsue, co-Founder of Arts and Entertainment Ministries and the Arts and Entertainment Institute based in Los Angeles,  has spent over 15 years helping artists do just that.  In her roles as an actress, producer, director, and educator, as well as a Business Coach for professional artists and creatives in her new Catalyst Program, she passionately assists artists and creative professionals as they navigate their careers through the intersections of Christianity, Creativity and Culture.Alongside her husband, Rev. Joel Pelsue, Michelle helps Christian artists to integrate their faith and their creativity through their work at Arts and Entertainment Ministries. In this deeply moving and powerful conversation, Michelle details how her own artistic journey led her to the revelations that she now shares with artists all over the world - that God deeply cares about artists, and that every Christian artist has the ability to thrive by applying smart, effective career strategies to their creative toolbox. Resource Links To Learn more about Arts and Entertainment Ministries and the Catalyst Program https://a-e-m.org To order Your Art, God's Heart: https://godandgigs.com/book/your-art-gods-heart-a-21-day-devotional-for-creativesTo download the first week of the devotional free: http://godandgigs.com/jumpstartTo get a free 2 week trial of TaxBot - http://godandgigs.com/taxbot Tap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a faith-focused creative. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!