Breaking Money Silence

Erin Bagwell, Dream, Girl Director; Feminist Wednesday Founder Do you really need to be a starving artist as you pursue your life’s passion? Many artists do allow the everyday pressures of simply making ends meet limit their growth and affect their money mindset. Kathleen interviews Erin Bagwell, director of the film Dream, Girl, about the myth that to be a true artist you must be poor and starving. Key Take Aways: Many people are uncomfortable talking about money, but practice helps. Make time to practice engaging in money talks with a trusted friend or colleague. In time, these discussions will get easier. Find a tribe to support you and cheer you on as you change your money mindset from scarcity to abundance. Research shows that if you surround yourself with people who are committed to making and managing their money and letting go of under-earning tendencies, you are more likely to move up the socioeconomic ladder. Set aside a time each week to focus on your finances. If this is difficult for you