From Employee to Creative Entrepreneur with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

"You don't need to quit tomorrow. You don't need to quit in six months, but you do need to start before you're ready." -Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

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In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of chatting with the incredible Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey. Clarissa is not just an abstract artist; she's also a leadership and life coach who is passionately helping creatives design their life on their own terms. This conversation is a powerhouse of inspiration and practicality for everyone looking to pivot from their 9-to-5 grind to a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.

Together, we dove deep into the pandemic’s surprising silver linings, effective steps for preparing to make that big career leap, and Clarissa's powerful "Painting Your Path" framework. Trust me, you don't want to miss the nuggets of wisdom and spirited encouragement packed into this episode. Tune in to get ready for some major life transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• How the pandemic redefined our views on work-life balance and personal passions

• Essential steps to prepare for your transition from employee to entrepreneur

• The importance of starting before you're "ready" and planning your corporate exit

• Strategies to conquer self-doubt and build confidence in your entrepreneurial journey

• Clarissa's unique "Painting Your Path" framework to help you dream, plan, and execute your creative goals

GUEST BIO

Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey is an abstract artist, leadership + life coach, author, podcaster, and organizational psychologist with a passion for helping creatives start designing life on their terms. She empowers individuals to ‘paint their path’ using her 5-step framework. Clarissa describes her coaching and teaching style as the intersection of leadership development, creativity, and wellness. Her online summits, From Employee to Creative Entrepreneur and The Creative Abundant Leadership Summit have helped thousands of aspiring creative entrepreneurs. Her superpowers: being a relentless cheerleader for possibility, giving tough love, and holding space for people to show up as they are.

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FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/employeetocreativeentrepreneur/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccr_sunshine 

https://Clarissastudio.com

FREE Painting Your Path Framework Guide: https://clarissastudio.activehosted.com/f/7 

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ABOUT SUZANNE PROKSA, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, HHP

Hey there! I'm Suzanne, a SHRM-SCP and SPHR certified Human Resources and Business Strategist, IAWP Certified Wellness Coach, AADP certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and autoimmune educator with a passion for helping women navigate all things life and business. 

I've been in HR since 1999 and have run businesses since 2004 (unless you also count my adventures selling "all the things" as a kid - then we need to go WAY back. 

I thrive on supporting, coaching, and creating programs for women and people-focused organizations and online businesses so they can positively impact the lives of others.

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