Artists Without DayJobs

After 5 amazing years, we are saying goodbye to Artists Without DayJobs and hello to what's next! Thank you so much for listening, sharing, and supporting. We hope this show has served you well and we are so grateful for you. Make sure you sign up for our newsletter at  jo-na.com to find out what's next. Also, stay subscribed to the show! 

This episode is special because I am interviewing one of my dear friends, Jocelyn Chia about her journey from being a lawyer to a professional comedian. What I love about her story is the moment when she knew that comedy was her passion and she could no longer deny it so she took a major risk and it paid off. Such a compelling story. I think you're going to enjoy hearing it.  Bio: Jocelyn Chia is a bi-continental standup comedian, splitting her time between New York and Singapore. She has been featured on cnbc.com, and has been a guest comedian on the Howard Stern Channel of Sirius XM, and a guest host on MTV. She made her standup television debut on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, hosted by William Shatner. She is also a two-time winner of the Moth Storyslams. She won the 2016 Ladies of Laughter Competition and was a finalist at the 2017 New York’s Funniest competition at Caroline's.  She has received the “Rising Star Award – Comedy” at the Asian American Television and Film Festival, and made her Comedy Central debut in 2018.  She has performed in festivals such as the Boston Comedy Festival and the Women in Comedy Festival, and colleges such as NYU and Harvard University, and has opened for Doug Stanhope. You can visit her at jocelynchia.com  

I am so excited for this episode! My amazing client, Leanne Jacobs is an expert on holistic wealth creation which is such an important topic and integral to our wellbeing. In this episode, she shares her fascinating journey with money and how you can create your own beautiful money story. I hope you love it as much as we did. It was a fun one!  Leanne Jacobs is the author of Beautiful Money and the founder of HealthyGirl. She has her B.Sc in Biomedical Toxicology as well as her MBA. She is also certified as a yoga and pilates instructor and as a clinical nutritionist. She is a detox specialist and a big advocate for holistic wealth, wellness and entrepreneurship. She has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Success, Mind Body Green, Well + Good, The Jenny McCarthy show, Glamour, Women’s Health and Marie Claire. She is also mom to 4 children. You can find Leanne at @ leannejacobs.com and us at @jwilliamsesq

Have you experienced financial hardship from COVID-19 related gig cancellations & reschedules?   Register to receive the recording of my Free Covid-19 Workshop for Freelancers, Creatives, & Artists. Register at:  bit.ly/coronaworkshop   In this workshop you will learn:  The clauses in your contract that could help you receive thousands of unpaid wages and fees. Legal options to receive payment for canceled gigs and events. The most important clauses to have in your agreements to prevent financial hardships in the future.  Register to receive the free replay at bit.ly/coronaworkshop  You can find me at instagram.com/jwilliamsesq

Today I had the pleasure of interviewing actor, yoga teacher, and modern-day goddess, Amanda Gloria Valdes. What I love about her is how she has created a two-prong business and each part feeds the other and essentially created a non-traditional path to accomplishing her dreams. I think you're going to love this one. Amanda's mission is to bring yoga to Non/traditional spaces and storytelling through acting. You can find her on IG @amandagloriayoga and us at @jwilliamsesq

Today I speak with one of my all-time favorite people in the world, Asha Santee. She's one of the few artists I've seen go straight into being a full-time independent artist and never look back. The story of her impeccable grind coupled with the beautiful way she listens to her intuition is so inspiring. When we spoke she'd recently recovered from a car accident which has major effects on how she viewed life and making sure she squeezed every drop from it. I hope you enjoy this incredible interview!  Bio: Asha “BOOMCLAK” Santee is a percussion kahuna with a propensity for infectious beats and the inevitable body roll. Born on September 3rd, this San Francisco native has been drumming since the tender age of 6, taking after her father who drummed for their local church In addition to drums, Santee is also a producer, vocalist, educator, and audio engineer. BOOMCLAK’s signature sticks and keys are an asset to several bands across the DMV such as The Peace & Body Roll Duo BOOMscat, The CooLots, Band of Roses, The Huda Asfour Trio and Grammy Award-Winning, Mya. Asha currently has three solo projects on all streaming platforms including her latest release, GINKGO. Offstage, BOOMCLAK can be found running her company, Note 2 Self LLC. Here, she designs and creates musically inspired clothing, accessories, and jewelry. In addition, she teaches kids and adults how to play the drums through Bangin’ with BOOMCLAK  You can find her on IG at @note2selfinc and me at @jwilliamsesq 

Today Jo-Ná talks to Yvonna Kopacz, she is best known for her eight year tenure as Melissande Bauer on Guiding Light, Yvonna Kopacz Wright began her career as a model after entering a contest in Seventeen Magazine. She has appeared in various TV shows and movies, such as Cosby, Damages, Unforgettable, Perfect Stranger and more. She has had a recurring role on Blue Bloods as Detective Ava Hotchkiss and is currently appearing on Law and Order: SVU as Dr. Darby Wilder. Yvonna is also a beekeeper who is extremely passionate about educating others on the current situation of the honey bee. She takes care of her own hives, volunteers at kids schools and community centers teaching the youth about the importance of bees in our eco system. She started her first venture into entrepreneurship, selling hand-made beautiful beeswax candles, and would love to transform her 100 year old barn into a wellness and education center. Yvonna is also very dedicated to inspiring and uplifting women in her community and around the globe. She has hosted several retreats geared towards empowering women and helping them step into their higher purpose. 

Today we talk to Johnny Tarajosu, a multimedia creative with mastery over many artistic disciplines. From motion graphics and animation to painting murals and video editing, Tarajosu works to improve each craft daily. Currently, Tarajosu ties his broad skillset together in his work as a Creative Director at a marketing agency based in Boca Raton. One of the things I love about this conversation is he talks about HOW his artistic journey took some pivots he wasn’t expecting and how GETTING a day-job actually helped him become a better artist and partner. It’s a new take on the experience of being an artist on this Podcast and I can’t for you to hear it.

Today we talk to Domonique Echeverria, she is a queer Latinx intuitive reiki healer, medicine woman, artist and muse. Originally from the Bay Area, Echeverria moved to New York in 2010 where she became a muse and mother hen to the underground fashion world, modeling for Givenchy, Gypsy Sport Chris Habana, and hosting parties for the top promoters in NY from Brooklyn to Uptown. After being mishandled by the psychiatric and medical world, Echeverria’s fate changed, surviving a suicide attempt in 2015 which left her psychically disabled. Disappointed with the lack of resources and education on alternative healing she founded Universal Mother, a healing collective curated to help others heal from trauma and remind them of the power and effectiveness of holistic medicine and energy work. Universal Mother is her battlecry to the world, gathering healers and mothers  from all walks of life to empathetically guide people through their suffering.

Today we talk to Cee Smith, a Serial Entrepreneur, Angel Investor and Eco system builder. Investing in Woman and LGBTQ lead companies. With more than a decade of experience operating & scaling businesses, her expertise in media and business development are unparalleled.  She has combined her knack for team building with the hard business rules of identifying models, developing processes, and strategizing growth for dozens of ventures. Her portfolio includes an array of businesses in the sectors of technology, film, entertainment and Retail. As a member of Pipeline Angels, Cee shares their mission to change the face of angel investing by creating capital for women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs who may not have support at their most critical stages.

Today we talk to Azin Mafi. She is an Iranian-born poet, writer and activist living in Los Angeles, California. As a refugee, writing is a means through which she negotiates the terms and conditions of forever being a woman in exile. She is currently working on a forthcoming book of poetry and can be found sharing her work at various venues across Los Angeles. Her work is driven by memories, nostalgia, identity, and rebellion. Her poetry is deeply human, political and intertwined with the Western and Eastern worlds between which she finds herself. Much of her work revolves around the struggles of being a child of diaspora and her themes reflect her life. Poetry is an avenue through which she can approach the larger questions of justice and representation as well as the cultivation of human potential.

Today we talk to Shavonda Gardner is an Interior Designer & Stylist, Content Creator, and Social Media maven who is passionate about helping people create spaces that bring them joy...whatever that may look or feel like to them.  After spending six years in the military she was craving a creative change and thus her path into design and entrepreneurship began. She loves moody eclectic-bohemian spaces, small space living, and believes every space needs something black and something unexpected. She loves supporting female-owned small businesses and encouraging others to live their best, most beautiful lives!

This episode is one for the books. I get to interview an incredible human whose story is a true testament to following your dreams. I hope you love this one! Ayinde Howell is based in LA he's an award-winning film actor, member of the famed UCB Maude cast, principal in a global campaign for the NFL and has appeared on numerous TV shows such as Brooklyn 99, Dear White people Single Parents and more. Also an entrepreneur his famous Mac & Yease can be found in 58 Whole Foods Markets across the country. You can find him on IG @ayinde. You can find us at @jwilliamsesq. 

I am so proud to interview my amazing client, Peti Lau who is an interior designer, brand maven and overall badass. Shes talks in this interview about how she narrowed in her focus to create her incredible design signature that she calls, AristoFreak. She has worked with top interior design firms including Cullman & Kravis, Jeff Lincoln, Huniford Design Studio, and iCrave.  She holds a degree from the New York School of Interior Design, and has studied historical architecture and interiors in London. Her innovative designs have been featured in multiple magazines, including Architectural Digest, Wall Street Journal, NBC Open House, Coveted, Artemest, InCollect, Apartment Therapy, NYC&G (New York Cottages and Gardens), where she was profiled as a “Rising Star.” I can't wait for you to hear all her amazing wisdom. You can reach her on IG at @petilau_Aristofreak and reach us on IG at @jwilliamsesq 

Part 2 of interviewing my amazing guest, Tatianna Tarot! In this episode, we talk about all the triumphs and challenges she's experienced along the way to building her spiritual empire! It's a good one. Find her on IG @tatiannatarot and our show @jwilliamsesq. 

In the Artists Without DayJobs Final Season Premiere we speak to a dear friend of mine, Tatianna Tarot. She’s a gifted tarot practitioner, priestess, and diviner. She’s someone who’s built a wildly successful business around her gifts but she hasn’t ALWAYS felt passionate about them.  She’s honest around how her life led her down this road while she had dreams of being a dancer. Now she’s on a mission to bring people peace and clarity through her spiritual gifts. It’s truly remarkable. Find her @tatiannatarot on all socials. Find us at @jwilliamsesq on all socials. 

I am so excited to introduce you to Noah Smalls! He's a force as an independent curator and we had a very important and special talk regarding how artists can actually enter the art world on their own terms. His mission is to contribute to the ongoing transition of the museum field into one offering broader educational opportunities and expanding social impact.  You can see Noah's work through collaborations with Danny Simmons (another AWDJ guest) and museums all throughout Philadelphia. Hope you enjoy this episode! Connect with us on Insta @jwilliamsesq or sign up for updates and private invites to our free workshops at: jo-na.com     

Host Jo-Ná talks about the end of Season 3 and how to get out of a rut as an entrepreneur. If you want to connect to the show make sure you hit us up on IG at jwilliamsesq. Also, don't forget to sign up for our newsletter list at jo-nawilliams.com to get the alerts for when Season 4 debuts AND get access to all my free business and legal workshops for creators! 

Meryl Lynn has been a visual and performance artist, designer, entrepreneur, and women’s rights activist all her life. As an artist, Meryl worked with Eve Ensler and Sally Fisher on the first V-Day in Madison Square Garden in 2001.  She has had one woman gallery shows in NYC, created well-received feminist performance pieces, and has acted as co-curator in the group shows she participated in. Meryl is now working on several multi-disciplinary projects that meld her art, fashion, and activism, including a podcast with three other powerful women on, Race, Class, and Feminism. Her latest project, the Laughing Pussies Tarot deck melded all of her disciplines into one powerful project. Connect with Meryl at www.laughingpussies.com

Host Jo-Ná tells her story about her relationship with her ancestors and how that affects her business. If you want to connect with the show find us on IG @jwilliamsesq or you can email us at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com. 

Today we speak to Certified Financial Planner, Pam Capalad. She's the founder of Brunch & Budget and financial firm that takes the scary out of planning for your financial future through one of my favorite vehicle's BRUNCH!  Pam has been in the financial services industry since 2008 and spent a lot of those years at wealth management firms. She's based in Brooklyn, NY and serve clients virtually in the New York City area and across the country. You can find her firm at brunchandbudget.com. If you want to connect with the show you can find us on IG @jwilliamsesq or email us at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com.  

Host Jo-Ná discusses how you can tell if you're doing damage to your brand's positioning. Sign up for our newsletter at jo-nawilliams.com or check us out on IG at jwilliamsesq. 

I am so excited for you to meet this incredible woman and phenomenal musician. We met in 2014 and I have been working with her ever since. On this episode, we speak to her about how committing to her own empowerment and pleasure has created a life of her dreams. Official Bio: Cindy Rainne is a classically trained vocalist and a classical pianist who comes from a family of Trinidadian descent. She's built a robust profile through singing in front of sold-out crowds, earning awards for musical theater performances, and garnered an engaged following on YouTube. Cindy calls her music “clearwater soul,” it’s an elixir of raw truths and organic instrumentation, and its earthy purity nourishes the soul. Within this stream of expression are elements of classical music, jazz, pop, Caribbean rhythms, opera, gospel, soul, and R&B. Cindy’s lyrics are sassy and sensitive, she writes from her own redemptive journey of reclaiming her dignity and identity from the shackles of a painfully complex childhood. Now, she steps into the light with The Mask, a masterful debut EP that promotes self-love and self-expression. You can find her at Cindyrainne.com @cindyrainne

Have you ever felt like "work was work" and creating wasn't? How can we change our mentality around creating to be aligned with doing our greatest work? Jo-Ná talks about her process of aligning both in this episode. If you want to connect with us check us out on IG at jwilliamsesq or email us at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com.

This week, we speak to the amazing healer, Diana Dorell. This woman has always been the master at manifestation and allowing the magic to show up. I can't wait until you hear what she had to say regarding allow the Universe to bring you what you desire!  Diana Dorell is a third generation healer, certified Angel Therapy Practitioner with Doreen Virtue, Ph.D, numerologist, Reiki Master and former radio host. Diana helps powerful women feel confident and magnetic in their relationships, starting with themselves! She's the author of "The Dating Mirror: Trust Again, Love Again”, founder of the Angel Reiki Renewal Institute, has led workshops on how to trust your intuition all over the US and has been a speaker at the State of Now #140conf in New York City along with Deepak Chopra, Ann Curry and others. She's passionate about helping people connect with their intuition and helping them have amazing relationships. She can be found at www.DianaDorell.com

When you're an entrepreneur many coaches will ask you what's your message? Jo-Naá talks about the deeper question that resonates with creators and soul-based entrepreneurs which will really get to the heart of the matter.

How do you keep your business going as your industry shifts? How do you continue to thrive in your creative life as you continue to navigate change and profitability year after year? Warren has the answer. He's been in the music industry as an engineer, musician and studio owner for over 25 years! Having worked with greats such as Tina Turner, Alicia Keys, and even 50 Cent, Warren has grown with the industry while also maintaining a thriving recording studio. On this episode, he shares his secrets of success and what's next for him! Hope you enjoy. Follow the show on IG at jwilliamsesq  and artistswithoutdayjobs or email us at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com

Host Jo-Ná shares some advice on figuring out how to grow in your business and life. If you want to connect with us you can reach us on IG at jwilliamsesq or artistswithoutdayjobs or feel free to email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com

Project Inkblot is a NYC based consultancy that developed Design for Diversity™(D4D), a powerful design & capacity building framework to help teams build inclusive and equitable services, products and content for all people. I met these two powerful souls when we were doing a speaking gig together at Brooklyn Museum! Today we discuss their powerful story of how they developed their amazing company and their mission to continue changing the world in their way.  

Ah! While our mission as a creator can be our passion, it's important that we make sure we don't fall off track with tending to our personal lives and the relationships that enrich it! Host Jo-Na shares some tips on how to keep them intact while you navigate the wild world of being a creative business owner. Follow Jo-Na and the show on IG at @artistswithoutdayjobs and @jwilliamsesq 

I didn't meet Sara Kay at an art gallery, but as we were both getting our yoga certifications and was introduced to her amazing work. I invited her on the show because I knew she could give some serious advice to those in the visual art world on how to make it work. Please welcome this powerful changemaker, Sara Kay. With nearly 20 years of experience and a diverse background that includes conservation, museum, auction, gallery and non-profit, Sara is considered both an industry specialist and a tastemaker. Prior to founding her art advisory business in 2015, Sara was Director of the globally renowned contemporary art gallery, White Cube in London. Sara is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Professional Organization of Women in the Arts, a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) that champions professionalism and the advancement of women in the business of fine art. She has lectured extensively on the topic of collecting and the art market and serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Sotheby’s Institute of Art’s M.A. Art Business Program offering a discourse on the subjects of best business practice and career development. In 2015, Sara was awarded Parmigiani Fleurier’s Women of Exception prize for her professional distinctions and philanthropy.

Host Jo-Ná speaks about how we can take our power back over how we feel.

Ryann has worked and lived in Brooklyn since 2005, fighting for love, and the freedom of our people. By cultivating creative spaces and supporting the economic development of the community, Ryann continues to dream and to create pathways of creativity, expression, beloved community, and love as wealth.  So, in 2009, Ryann founded the bklyn boihood collective. As of today the collective has grown to four core members, based in Detroit, Miami, and Brooklyn, over 50,000 online followers, 6 calendars, annual parties, monthly gatherings, and a published anthology called Outside the XY. Ryann was voted one of Brooklyn Magazine’s top 100 cultural innovators. Ryann is also the co-founder of Lucid Haus, a music collective based in Brooklyn, featuring artists like Nappy Nina, Théo Mode, & Ria Boss. Ryann is also a music supervisor for “195 Lewis”, a boundary-breaking web series that explores the lives of queer women of color in Brooklyn, New York. Ryann has an MBA from Baruch College in Social Entrepreneurship.

In this episode, the host, Jo-Ná talks about the show and what's in store for the new season. Check us out @artistswithoutdayjobs or @jwilliamsesq or email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com.

Ahhh so it's time for a detox. Time of the year for rest, reflection and making space for your next move. On this episode, I share with you why I'm going on a detox and how you can set yourself up for your best year yet. Plus, some details about Season 3. IF you want to connect with me or the show go to @jwilliamsesq on all social media or visit: jo-nawilliams.com. See you in 2019 for Season 3! 

Have you ever wondered how people build successful spiritual businesses? From Psychics to tarot readers, so many people have spiritual gifts and don't understand how to build a sustainable living from them. Well If you're wondering, Dr. Deganit Nuur one of the most successful spiritual teachers in the wellness world shares her story of how she built her wildly successful practice, Nuurvana starting from the early days. This episode will totally demystify the process. Let's dive in!  Deganit's Bio:  Dr. Deganit Nuur is a world-renowned spiritual teacher, intuitive, acupuncturist, writer, and lecturer. Nuur was named “Top 15 Intuitives Globally” by Gwyneth Paltrow’s publication Goop.  Nuur created and teaches the revolutionary Nuurvana Method™, which is based upon traditional Eastern Philosophy that seeks to integrate mind, body, and spirit. The Nuurvana Method goes beyond what meets the eye to heal the spiritual plane, resulting in profound shifts in mind and body and thereby reintegrating spirit into alignment with one’s true purpose and passion. The method is effective in treating chronic back pain, depression, anxiety, fatigue, sleep problems, among others.  Nuur speaks at corporations and conferences, globally leading talks and workshops on intuition, teaching audiences how to live up to their pure potential, and finding their true path. Nuur and the Nuurvana Method have been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America, New York Times, Elle, Vanity Fair, Goop, and Daily Candy, amongst others. Nuur was selected to be the featured Intuition expert for Goop. You can check out her amazing company at nuurvana.com and on all social media at @nuurvana.  

Get ready for Jen Groover. This powerhouse is going to share with us some of her most important tips for creating a successful career even as you pivot to a new one. As Artists who eventually want to transition out of their dayjobs, I figured she would be an amazing guest since that's exactly what she did. Great ready to hear some amazing knowledge in her powerful and inspiring story.  Jen Groover's Bio  Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS MAGAZINE as a “One-Woman Brand,” a “Creativity and Innovation Guru” and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine, a “Mindful Mogul” by Philly Happening and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential.  Jen Groover’s name has become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship, evolution and human potential. She was recently nominated as a UN delegate to the first ever Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council.  She also made history at the NYSE, as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell, made Forbes’ list of “50 Founders You Need to Follow on Twitter”  and was nominated “TV Personality of The Year Award” in 2013  by Savor the Success.   As a successful serial entrepreneur, author and thought leader in human potential, as well as a retired National Level Fitness Competitor, Jen Groover’s energy and multi-faceted, diverse wisdom and experiences, have made her a highly sought after International speaker for over 20 years on topics ranging from: Optimizing Human Potential for increased Success and Happiness, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Branding Wellness and Energy Management, Effective Communication Skills, through to Mindful Parenting. She has keynoted to audiences up to 35,000 people in stadiums, to leading intimate workshops for smaller groups, as well as online symposiums. Her clients have ranged anywhere from Fortune 500 Companies to top Universities, Business and Wellness Organizations, Chamber of Commerce, Women’s Groups, High Schools to Non-Profits. You can find her at JenGroover.com  

Today we're talking to Alexis Kimbrough of the Tax Firm, Growth Group and we are so excited about it. She runs a firm specifically geared towards helping musicians create the best tax strategies and the right foundation for their career. We have the opportunity to get all the savvy secrets on what we need to do for before the tax year starts! Can't wait for you to hear this episode.  Alexis Kimbrough's bio: I received my degree in accounting while a member of Howard University’s “Showtime” Marching band, where I performed alongside numerous musicians and performed internationally. Followed by a master’s degree in tax, I helped billion dollar corporations reduce their taxes by millions of dollars. Going back to my musical roots, I have dedicated my accounting career to helping music creators make a prosperous living by loving their craft. My music education made me the CPA I have become, through scholarship and the requirements of developing skill through practice and dedication. You can find Growth Group at growthgroup.com or on FB at facebook.com/GrowthGroup If you want to connect with us check us out: Instagram: @jwilliamsesq Website: jo-nawilliams.com You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

This episode is really special because we get to hear the story of following your dreams from the perspective of an indie musician. Malia's music will touch your soul and her story is so inspiring. Hope you enjoy it.  Music has always been a meaningful part of Malia’s life but was not really a focus until finally picking up the electric guitar a few years ago. Garnering an early buzz as an acoustic singer/songwriter, her recent studio work and live show reveal that this PNW-raised, LA-based songstress is paving her own way as the lead guitar player in her outfit assembled of friends and collaborators. Her latest project, ‘Late Bloomer’ is now available everywhere and it’s clear that Malia’s presence is only going to grow! @maliavibes on all things social media  www.maliavibes.com If you want to connect with us check us out: Instagram: @jwilliamsesq Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamsesq Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

Money money money! This is such an important topic for creators and I am so excited to bring you the best in the business on the subject, Farnoosh Torabi.  She's an incredible expert who is shaking up the world with her savvy tips on money and she's was gracious enough to stop by the Artists Without DayJobs camp to share some of her expertise with us!  Farnoosh is a sought-after speaker and bestselling author. Each year she speaks at numerous events, companies, organizations and schools. Recent engagements have included SXSW, Tedx, The PA and MA Conferences for Women and The Simmons Leadership Conference. She’s written multiple books, the latest entitled When She Makes More: The Truth About Love and Life for a New Generation of Women. She is the Financial Ambassador for Chase Slate. Farnoosh’s work and advice have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Time, Marie Claire, Glamour, Redbook and USA Today. She appears on major news and talk shows. Highlights include the NBC Today, CNN, MSNBC, Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The View and Live! With Kelly and Michael. She hosted the Webby-nominated web series, Financially Fit, on Yahoo. She’s also served as a money coach on such shows as Remake America on Yahoo!, Bank of Mom & Dad on soapNet and TLC’s REAL SIMPLE. REAL LIFE. Farnoosh graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Finance and International Business. She also holds a Master’s from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She resides happily in Brooklyn with her husband and two children. Don't forget to check out her podcast, So Money or contact her at farnoosh.tv 

Your intuition is the most powerful tool you have to navigate the world. Oftentimes we don't listen and have to learn our lessons the hard way. In this episode I give you some simple exercises to practice strengthening your ability to hear that voice and follow it's guidance so you can create more trust within yourself...and open to magic!  If you want to connect with us check us out: Instagram: @jwilliamsesq Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

 I'm so excited for today's episode. We speak to Shaman Durek an incredible healer, prophet and spiritual leader on the planet. He shares with us how we can continue to access our own personal freedom over our circumstances. Sometimes the artist journey has some pitfalls and stumbling blocks but Shaman Durek shows us how to have power over our lives not be victim to them! This is a powerful one. Hope you enjoy.  Shaman Durek's Bio:  “Shaman Durek is a 3rd generation shaman who has devoted decades to study and practice in becoming a thought leader and spiritual enthusiast for people all over the world. He is an author, activist and a women’s empowerment leader. Durek acts as mediator or “bridge” between the spiritual and physical planes and applies ancient spiritual wisdom, coupled with decades of devoted study and practice, to help bring success, happiness, and healing into clients’ lives. Shaman Durek comes from a long lineage of spiritual practitioners including ministers, oracles and healers. He works with clients on a one-to-one basis as well as in group sessions. A gifted guest speaker and an inspirational teacher. Durek has worked with many diverse public figures and leading organizations in conflict areas around the world. Shaman Durek’s dedication is in seeing people consciously living their lives more authentically and realizing happiness is attainable in this life.” You can reach Shaman Durek on his platforms at  @shamandurek or his site shamandurek.com  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

Time management! We all want to be better at it right? Well, Host Jo-Ná shares a way artists can their work with all the things we need to get done in our businesses WHILE still being creative. If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

 This episode is really an honor. Today we speak to one of my favorite people on the planet, Angelica Ross. She's an activist, actress and powerful business leader paving the way for employment amongst transpeople with her incredible company, TransTech Social Enterprises.  She talks to us today about her journey to becoming a highly sought-after actress and how her Buddhism plays a powerful role in her self-care and empowerment. Interviewing this powerhouse was such a treat. I even got emotional a bit on the show.  Angelica's Bio: From the boardroom, to film sets, to the White House, Angelica Ross is a leading figure of success and strength in the movement for trans and racial equality. Named, “1st Foot Soldier of the Year” in 2015 by Melissa Harris-Perry, Angelica Is the founder of TransTech Social Enterprises, a company that empowers trans and gender non-conforming people through on-the-job training in leadership and workplace skills. Angelica has toured nationally, speaking her powerful mission into action with business leaders, educators, and the President of the United States.  Since studying theater at Florida Atlantic University, Angelica has been featured in film, television, and live theatre. Miss Ross is the breakout star of the upcoming series Her Story, which explores the deeply moving lives and loves of two trans women in LA. She stars as Candy as on the FX series, Pose.  If you want to connect with Angelica you can find her on missross.com or @angelicaross If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com   

Host Jo-Ná shares the most important tool you have to ensure your dreams come true. Yep, it's a dream theme and we're going there. How responsible are you for manifesting your dreams? Well, you're about to find out!  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

This week we hear the story of my good friend, Dorie Clark who not only transitioned out of her non-profit job and built a very successful business as an expert in reinvention, she also talks about how she's expanded her empire my creating multiple revenue streams and you can too! So much great info. Can't wait to hear what new revenue streams you build after listening! Dorie Clark is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the author of Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of 2015 by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, the New York Times described her as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” You can find Dorie at dorieclark.com or @dorieclark  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

Today we discuss the one simple shift that I made when setting intentions for my life the has created HUGE changes in how quickly they manifest. Hint: It's a tip I learned from Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts. Can't wait for you to use it and release attachment forever!   If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

You don't want to miss this beautiful episode. My dear friend Juliana Luna shares her story of growing up as a marginalized woman and carving her own unique path as a creative that has taken her all over the world...Hint: She traces her journey through her ancestry and sees how it all cosmically connects. Such an incredible story.  If you want to connect with Juliana you can check her out on Instagram: @julianaluna  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

Today's episode is all about the single key to accessing our inner greatness. It's the key to Beyonce's success and countless others. Hope this episode inspires you to go for it!  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

Today we're talking to one of my absolute favorite artists and good friend, Danny Simmons! He shares how he went from a being a social worker to owning a full-on art empire and how you can too. So many gems in this episode!  Daniel “Danny” Simmons, Jr. is an abstract-expressionist painter. Older brother of hip-hop impresario Russell Simmons and rapper Joseph Simmons (“Rev. Run” of Run DMC), he is the founder and Vice Chairman of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and Rush Arts Gallery. In addition, Simmons converted part of his loft in Brooklyn into the Corridor Gallery. Along with his brother Russell, Simmons established Def Poetry Jam, which has enjoyed long-running success on HBO. In 2004, Simmons published Three Days As The Crow Flies, a fictional account of the 1980’s New York art scene. He has also written a book of artwork and poetry called I Dreamed My People Were Calling But I Couldn’t Find My Way Home. Simmons is the son of Daniel Simmons, Sr., a truant officer and black history professor who also wrote poetry, and Evelyn Simmons, a teacher who painted as a hobby. He earned a degree in social work from New York University and a master’s in public finance from Long Island University. He began painting after he realized how much he hated his job with the Bureau of Child Support. Simmons, an abstract-expressionist painter, has had his work shown nationally. Chase Manhattan Bank, the United Nations, and the Schomburg Center for Black Culture all show his work as part of their collections. He is also an avid collector of African art and comic books. IF you want to connect with Danny check him out on Facebook.  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com 

Today we're talking about standards. It's not just about curating your environment so you feel good. It's about creating standards that you hold for yourself. That's when the world will follow suit. Be that which you seek!  If you want to connect with us check us out on Instagram: @jwilliamsesq & @artistswithoutdayjobs Website: jo-nawilliams.com Facebook: Facebook.com/jwilliamesq & facebook.com/artistswithoutdayjobs  Twitter: @jwilliamsesq  You also check email the show at artistswithoutdayjobs@gmail.com