Mini Series | Killing the Starving Artist Archetype (1/3): Do What You Love and Get Paid — a Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs

Welcome to part one of our three-part series, 'Killing the Starving Artist Archetype.'

In this episode of the 12th House podcast, hosts Michelle Pellizzon and Katie Dalebout tackle the 'starving artist' myth head-on. They debunk its limiting influence on creatives striving for financial success from their passion. By unraveling the misconception of 'selling out,' they share inspiring stories of artists who've monetized their craft while staying true to their artistic integrity.

Exploring the impact of technology on our views of commercial success, Michelle and Katie offer fresh frameworks for creatives to blend their artistry with profitable ventures without compromising authenticity. This thought-provoking dialogue sparks insights to empower creatives in breaking free from self-imposed limitations and unlocking their true potential.

“What’s the point? Why be interested in creativity, and doing things. The point is to be a prolific person in the world. If we on earth, our identity, and our truth, and our sacred work with every single thing that we make, whether it is a tweet, or a book that we write, or a poem, then the more authentically we make these things. And the more we show up to make them, the more we practice making them, the more that we’ll know the truth of who we are; we’ll excavate the truth of who we are.”
— MICHELLE PELLIZZON-LIPSITZ
“Happiness is divine discontent, it’s the creative impulse. Because if you were totally happy, blissed out, then there would be nothing to do. You would be doomed to eternal senility. So, as long as you have a little discontent and the creative impulse, then you’re happy.”
— Deepak Chopra

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • The 'starving artist' stereotype limits creative potential in monetizing one's talents.

  • Waiting for ideal conditions stifles creativity—creating and sharing work matters more than perfection.

  • Acknowledging the unglamorous yet authentic nature of the creative process is vital.

  • Prioritizing authenticity over appearing 'cool' is crucial for genuine creative expression.

  • Diverse platforms and opportunities today offer numerous ways to express creativity and reach audiences.

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“Sometimes the ego can be good because it can be a very motivating factor. But you have to be very discerning. It can be motivating until it’s a distraction, and you lose the plot completely. So it’s a real slowing down and self honesty that I think have to occur.”
— KATIE DALEBOUT
“Excavating your own starving artists and where they’ve come up for you or how it comes up for you, in your own life has been illuminating, and perhaps freeing to know that this isn’t the only way to make things and to be noble in your process. In fact, like, there are so many ways, and actually, like there’s so much access to creativity, when we leave this starving artists archetype behind, when we start to potentially get paid for the work that we do, or make our work more accessible, a whole world opens up to us.”
— MICHELLE PELLIZZON-LIPSITZ

    • The "starving artist" archetype and its evolution

    • How to move past the mindset of being a creative and not making money?

    • Killing the starving artist archetype and examining its shift in modern times

    • Is suffering necessary to make a good art?

    • Various ways artists can make a living doing what they love

    • The value of authenticity and engagement in the creative process

    • The concept of "divine discontent" and its connection to creativity and humanity

    • The importance of creativity and making things as a means of finding truth and connecting with others

    • The value of practice and sharing work to improve creative skills and connect with others

    • Ego, and financial constraints

    • How and why Katie eventually stopped pursuing professional dance?

    • Creativity, safety, and authenticity

    • The connection between the chakra system and the kinetic chain

    • Holding back creativity due to fear of being embarrassed

    • The democratization of creativity, despite the pressure of social media and the need for validation

    • Brands partnering with creatives to make interesting content

    • The shifting perceptions of the "starving artist" in the digital age

    • How the perception of selling out has shifted in the music industry

    • When is it not okay to conform to traditional industry standards?

    • How perfectionism can hinder the creative process?

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