44 From Employee to Creative Entrepreneur with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

Episode Description:

The #1 regret of the dying is “I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” In today’s episode Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey reviews a simple framework she’s used in her life and with clients to help them create life on their terms. Life’s too short to be in hustle and grind mode 24/7. Clarissa wants you to paint your path and be fulfilled. It doesn’t have to be as hard as we make it.

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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Summary:

In this episode of "The Suzanne Show," Suzanne Proksa interviews Dr. Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, an abstract artist, leadership and life coach, author, podcaster, and organizational psychologist. Dr. Clarissa shares her journey from being a creative employee to becoming a creative entrepreneur. She discusses how her love for art and helping people shaped her career path, despite the lack of support for her artistic endeavors from her parents.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many people to reevaluate their priorities, and Dr. Clarissa explains how it has impacted our viewpoint on what's important. She mentions that the pandemic has allowed people to slow down and reflect on what truly matters to them. She shares examples from her vision board workshops, where individuals expressed the desire to focus on their families and creative passions.

The pandemic has pushed people to reevaluate their lives and consider what they really want.
Transitioning to entrepreneurship can be daunting and confusing, but Dr. Clarissa offers advice on how to prepare for this transition. She emphasizes the importance of starting before you feel ready. This involves taking inventory of your knowledge, skills, and abilities, and determining what problem you can solve for others. Dr. Clarissa also suggests preparing financially by understanding your monthly expenses and how much you need to sustain your desired lifestyle.

For individuals who may not feel ready to make the leap into entrepreneurship, Dr. Clarissa reassures them that there are other options. They don't have to quit their jobs immediately, but can consider starting part-time or having conversations with their employers about their goals. Additionally, she highlights the gig economy as an option for those who want to gradually transition out of their day jobs.

As a cheerleader for women and those who have traditionally been held back, Dr. Clarissa offers words of encouragement to anyone feeling inadequate or unable to make a change in their lives. She reminds them of their past successes and encourages them to recognize their capabilities. She believes that they have already overcome challenges and can use that as a reminder of their strength and potential.

Overall, this episode delves into Dr. Clarissa's personal journey and provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially women. It explores the impact of the pandemic on our goals and priorities and offers practical tips for preparing for the transition to a creative entrepreneurial path. Dr. Clarissa's empowering words serve as a reminder that everyone has the potential to create a life that aligns with their passions and values.