How can a married couple, both whom are aspiring artists, find their place as individual creatives AND grow together toward building a successful creative business?
Michael and Simonie Hugue have successfully overcome major challenges and insecurities, and are now building their creative business the right way. As long-time members of the God and Gigs community, have put themselves in a position to learn and grow from other creatives, and they have a story to share.
Michael is a visual and graphic artist, and his original concepts tie together socially conscious messages, popular culture, and his unique perspective on life. After struggling to find his footing between the commercial and artistic worlds, he has built up a respected reputation among his peers and has created quite a stir with his More than Art brand.
Simonie is an actress, writer, blogger and vlogger who has begun to grow her content and following with optimism and confidence through her personal brand, SimRenee Writes, thanks to the coaching and support of her God and Gigs community and her family.
Together in this episode, they share how their creative lives have merged with their marriage relationship, and how they have individually and collectively overcome the stumbling blocks that all aspiring creatives face.
They share key insights into the crucial moments that made their latest success possible - an art gallery event in Atlanta in which they sold several pieces - and share encouragement for any creative who wants to see the light at the end of the tunnel!
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