Podcast appearances and mentions of catherine rains

Don't Miss Out! Catherine Rains Returns! Viral sensation Catherine Rains is back by popular demand! Get ready to reignite your creative spark and redefine success on your own terms in this highly anticipated episode. Join us as Catherine shares her uplifting insights and experiences on breaking free from society's norms and blazing a trail to creative triumph through her successful online teaching platform. Discover how YouTube has played a pivotal role in supporting her journey to success. In this joyous exploration, Catherine will inspire you to ditch those pesky limiting beliefs and embrace the wild, wonderful path of the artist. She'll encourage you to toss aside the rulebook and chart a course that's uniquely yours, filled with passion and purpose. From her adventures in bringing online collage classes to life on YouTube to the hilarious highs and heartfelt lows of pursuing a creative dream, Catherine spills the paint on what it takes to turn your passion into a colourful masterpiece.

Kellee Wynne coaches members of her Remarkable League with the belief in consistency and the step-by-step process. On the podcast today, Catherine Rains is here to share how she has brought to life her dream of creating a sustainable and abundant art business. Cat explains in detail the breakthroughs she experienced and how collaboration, consistency, and clear focus have propelled her career.By focusing on nurturing her social media presence, and her implementing more solid list-building strategies, Cat has discovered the potential for abundance that extends beyond sales. Her contagious passion and the way she pours her soul into her offers have led her to make a profound impact on aspiring artists as she continues to uplift others on their creative journeys.About Catherine Rains: For the past 30 years, I have created sacred art for the purpose of inspiring myself andothers to awaken to who we were meant to be, to who we've always been. An interesting truth about this dream: It was an accident. Until age 33, I was one of those people who said, “I don't have an artistic bone in my body.”Although I've been running an art business for the past 23 years, I've only recently found a path to make a full living from art. I've experimented with many ways to earn money from collage until I finally realized that I wanted to teach others to create what I love, AND how to connect deeply to the art as they make it. With COLLAGE JOY, my first major course, I'm doing exactly that. Now I realize that this is where my winding path has been leading all along. I'm already planning two more courses in the upcoming year, and cutting WAY back on my very part time day gig (just cut back to 2 1/2 days a month) so that I can finally focus on my life's passion full-time. Working with Kellee as my coach is a major part of my long-range plan, and I KNOW that I wouldn't be where I am today without her expert guidance over the past year.Check out Cat's websiteSign up for Cat's newslettersFind Cat on Instagram @catrains.artistJoin Cat's Amazing Free Offer - 5-Day Collage Kickstart Workshop!Tune in to Made Remarkable and uncover the transformative potential that awaits your creative pursuits. Kellee understands that success is not built overnight but through diligent, intentional steps. Join the Build It Remarkable Waitlist *A big event is coming in June 2024, get on the list so you don't miss it! What would you do if you knew you could not fail? Rethink the possibilities with your Creative Business in 2024, let's create Big Audacious Dreams together!✨Download my free guide: 100 Ways to Build Your Creative Business TodayFor transcripts, more links mentioned in the episode, and for the full episode show notes

Join us as we chat with viral sensation artist and educator Catherine Rains because when you honour your creativity everything else in your life falls into place! Through candid conversations and heartfelt reflections, we'll explore how embracing creativity and authenticity can brighten our days and transform our lives. Whether you're seeking inspiration, motivation, or simply a dose of positivity, Colour Me Happy promises to uplift your spirits and ignite your imagination. Get Catherines Free 5 day Collage Challenge HERE you are going to LOVE it!

On today's episode, you'll hear a story about becoming a professional collage artist in midlife with guest, Catherine Rains. I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of following your heart to happiness. So many things can get in the way of following this path though. Bumps, twists, and turns are along the way. Not to mention your emotions and the need for certainty. Learn more: https://suzyrosenstein.com/podcast/ep-330-becoming-a-professional-collage-artist-in-midlife-with-catherine-rains/

In this episode of The Myers-Briggs Company podcast, career expert and professional artist Catherine Rains about all things related to career transitions and job fit.

Today on Feminine Roadmap Catherine Rains reminds us that there is not timeline, you can achieve dreams at any age. Cat shares her journey, it's different paths and how each part has served its purpose. One of the nuggets of wisdom in this conversation is that it's key to understand the timing of your life and find a deep acceptance of the place you are today. Somewhere we got the idea that there's a timeline that we're not keeping up with, we're ahead or behind it, or we've missed it all together. Cat encourages listeners to erase the idea of some mystical timeline that we're chasing and recognize it's arbitrary, even imagined. Where we find ourselves to day is, in fact, where we are for some purpose and being present to it with acceptance helps to shift the pressure. Life is a journey and there's not just one place to be, there are many stops along the way that vary in length and impact. Our journey is what it is and each day we get to choose what little shifts we want to make. Reinvention isn't one grand sweeping gesture, it's following the little whispers in our spirit that draw our attention to something. In this episode you will find encouragement for where you are and where you dream of going, it's all along the same road because it's your road. Grab a cuppa something wonderful and join in this inspirational conversation. https://catherinerains.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4127929/advertisement

Feature Episode:In the conversation you'll discover a strategy to ensure all your college papers goes together, reasons to build pieces on paper not more expensive surfaces and some great ideas for how to stay organized in your studio so that you can create work you love.Extended Cut Bonus [Art Club]:In the Extended Cut available in the Podcast Art Club, we talk about how to make art for the process and not the product, what allows her to work fast and we get more into design.  Listen here. -----------20for20 ArtChallenge 2023-----------Begin building an art practice that fits in the life you're living now. Join us in the Podcast Art Club for next #20for20ArtChallenge. Art Club Members get access to a 6-part Mini Series all designed to help you get the most out of the Challenge. We begin September 1. Join us here. Support the show

Catherine Rains, an award-winning mixed media collage artist and teacher is on the podcast today sharing how we can expand miracles in our lives by living in non resistance to what is.  Until age 33, art was not part of Catherine's life plan. In fact, she was one of those people who said “I don't have an artistic bone in my body.”  Her unexpected path to art began in the middle of a successful and overwhelming day job. Desperate to relieve stress, she followed a whim to create her first collage, and then created hundreds more as a hobby. Although creatively satisfied, she was still stressed and unhappy professionally. Then one day the phrase – what you resist, persists – popped into her head, and in an instant she knew how to turn her job (and life) around. Three months later, she had not only fallen in love with the day gig she previously hated, but she was offered a dream job when she wasn't even looking. This profound lesson in surrender began her lifelong journey of living in non-resistance to the present moment, eventually leading her to quit corporate security 8 years later to manage a lucrative art business. Catherine's story is one of open-hearted perseverance, transforming “negative” experiences by fully embracing life as it is, no matter what it looks like on the surface.   Highlights from this conversation with Catherine:  Why what you resist persists.  How to expand miracles by living in non resistance to what is.  Proof that life is happening for you, not to you, with many real-life examples. Why there is a wall between where you are and where you want to be.  Success is actually a successful moment.  How to follow the breadcrumbs of messages from your higher self, one step at a time.  Trust in the timing of your unfolding.  Art is food, soul food, it is important to honor what is important to you.  You can support this podcast by: sharing this episode with a friend sharing feedback on how this conversation adds value to your life using code UNWIND for 10% discount when purchasing grounding products from the Earthing Company https://www.earthing.com/?rfsn=6910104.aaacb4. using code UNWIND for $25 off a Gabb Phone or $15 off a Gabb Watch gabb.com/promo/UNWIND. visiting https://www.beautifullyunwindingme.com/unwind to view other companies we are affiliated with.  leaving us a 5 star review subscribing to the BEautifully Unwinding Podcast so you never miss one of these powerful and impactful conversations Links + Contact Information Mentioned in this Episode:  Connect with Catherine Instagram: @catrains.artist   Website: https://catherinerains.com/ Connect with Tisha Instagram : @beautifullyunwinding Website: www.beautifullyunwinding.com *By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  With love, light + gratitude….

This week saw Fred and Catherine Rains from Lokabe Working Dogs sit down and tell us a bit about themselves, how they got into working dogs, where dogs have taken them as well as about their likes and dislikes with dogs.

Tune in to an inspirational, soulful conversation between two kindred spirits. Kellee and Catherine Rains talk about the successes and stresses that accompany the transition from corporate to creative, and what it means to build your business from the ground up. Cat and Kellee share insight on their mentor/mentoree relationship full of invaluable guidance, the difference between art business courses and a coach, and what led Cat to trust Kellee as a coach. This led Cat to launch her first art course in January 2023, Collage Joy, and she describes how a year of panic, sweating, and rejoicing transformed her into a teacher who is confident in her abilities to connect with individuals, create a successful course, and maintain a FULL income as an artist! Together they are planning big things for the future in Kellee's newly released coaching program, Remarkable League! It's never too late to turn dreams into reality, start today!You can find Cat by visiting https://catherinerains.com/Or follow her on Instagram @catrains.artistFind all the links (including the transcript) by visiting the show notes HERERethink the possibilities with your Creative Business in 2023! Download this free guide: 100 Ways to Make Money as an ArtistFollow Kellee on her Instagram Account @kelleewynnestudiosFollow the podcast and great business advice @maderemarkable

Welcome back to The Abundant Artist, the show that dispels the myth of “the starving artist” and shares how you can live an abundant life as an artist and make a living from your talent one interview at a time.   Full-time artist, Catherine Rains, joins the podcast today to share her incredible journey to full-time artistry, her artistic insights and life philosophies, and the biggest lessons she has learned throughout her career. Self-described as an intuitive mixed media collage artist and spiritual seeker, Catherine creates abstract collages using her intuition and mixed media to inspire, heal, and awaken.   In this episode, Catherine highlights important lessons on failure, perseverance, consistency, and the importance of showing up. She lends her insights on what you can do to better understand yourself as an artist, lean into your strengths, and how not to let your brain hold you back from creating the art you are meant to create in this world. Catherine also touches on how she became more connected to her purpose through The Abundant Artist, how she retransitioned into becoming a full-time artist (after stepping away for nearly a decade), her general artistic process when it comes to creating new pieces, and how she markets her art online.   This is a not-to-miss episode full of wisdom and valuable insights from Catherine Rains! Be sure to tune in.   Key Takeaways: [:30] Cory welcomes Catherine Rains to the podcast! [1:47] Reminiscing on the start of The Abundant Artist podcast in 2015 [2:42] Catherine brings listeners back to 2015 and shares her story of transitioning from her day job to pursuing her artistic passions. [8:44] How failure bred success for Catherine's business. [10:00] How Catherine's following has grown since staying consistent and crafting a free course. [12:16] About Catherine's career with the Myers-Brigg company. [13:27] The value in knowing your personality type (and taking a personality quiz such as the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator). [14:55] Catherine discusses Cory's personality type and strengths. [17:29] Where Catherine's passion lies and her ultimate goal with her art. [19:00] What Catherine did before her full-time job with Myers-Brigg. [20:55] Catherine shares her experience traveling around the world with two fifty-pound suitcases in the name of art. [23:33] How Catherine's time doing art and traveling has continued to benefit her in her art career. [25:10] Going back to 2020, Catherine shares her experience of releasing her best collection that didn't sell, and the biggest lessons that she learned. [31:22] How to not let your brain work against you when you're creating art. [36:58] Catherine's 10-minute rule. [37:36] Why Catherine wasn't “showing up” until her friend prompted her. [38:38] The magic in creating art you actually want to create rather than creating to sell. [41:41] How ‘showing up' and being consistent helped Catherine sell more pieces. [44:11] What Catherine means when she says, “When someone buys my art, they're not just buying my art.” [45:35] Why you don't need a huge audience to make a living; the concept behind 1000 true fans. [50:11] Catherine's advice to young artists looking to go full-time.   Mentioned in This Episode:Catherine Rains' Website Catherine Rains' Instagram Kelly Rae Roberts' interview on The Abundant Artist Myers-Brigg 60 Songs That Explain the 90s Podcast The Art of Effortless Living (Taoist Documentary) 1000 True Fans: Use Kevin Kelly's Simple Idea to Earn A Living Doing What You Love, by Kevin Kelly Betty Franks Art Ira Glass Quote   Find More Episodes Over on TheAbundantArtist.com    

An interview that makes no mention of food – yes, it's true! I interview artist Catherine Rains and I wanted to bring you this interview because I extracted so much wisdom from it. Catherine is an amazing human being who has lots of life lessons that will put food out of a job. At the end of the interview, I discuss two areas relating to compulsive and binge eating that what we talked about #1 – Non-verbalising feelings #2 – the difference in language between us. I referred to the victim, where Catherine talks about ‘the child'. How much of the shamed child lives in you, one who is carrying shame that doesn't belong to her? Highlights “Double-pronged non-resistance”: while continually affirming the job she wanted, she was at the same time embracing the job she had. How to be unintentionally intentional The five words anyone can use in a negative situation to feel more empowered Catherine's epiphany about non resistance The non linear nature of change. How she diverted her energy to sidestep jealousy and intended her way to the job of her dreams Why affirmations don't work for so many people - because they are doing this thing alongside the affirmation Her strategy for releasing fear and dread after her cancer diagnosis (I have never heard this from anyone else) How she developed compassion for her husband in the midst of her divorce but still shielded herself from his manipulation Her hilarious way of managing old resentments   RESOURCES Check Catherine out on Instagram: @catrains.artist https://catherinerains.com/ See the Freedom from Sugar course: https://www.theshiftinside.com/freedom/ Find out about one-to-one coaching: https://www.theshiftinside.com/coaching/ Watch the video version of this interview:  https://www.theshiftinside.com/catrains/  

An interview that makes no mention of Harry Potter – yes, it's true! I interview artist Catherine Rains and we discuss nothing to do with the boy wizard. BUT I wanted to bring you this interview because I extracted so much wisdom from it. Catherine is an amazing human being who has just as many life lessons for us as Harry himself. Find out more about Catherine here https://catherinerains.com/ And on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/catrains.artist/ At the end of the interview, I make some remarks about how what is discussed relates to the world of Hogwarts. In particular *Catherine's double pronged non resistance and how we see this in The Deathly Hallows *The passage from childhood to adulthood Some highlights from this interview: How to be unintentionally intentional The five words anyone can use in a negative situation to feel more empowered Catherine's epiphany about non resistance The non linear nature of change. How she diverted her energy to sidestep jealousy and intended her way to the job of her dreams Why affirmations don't work for so many people - because they are doing this thing alongside the affirmation Her strategy for releasing fear and dread after her cancer diagnosis (I have never heard this from anyone else) How she developed compassion for her husband in the midst of her divorce but still shielded herself from his manipulation Her hilarious way of managing old resentments Email Harriet; info (at) theshiftinside.com Watch the video - which has some extra content   - but not  my commentary at the end https://www.theshiftinside.com/catrains/

Being an artist was not part of Catherine's life plan by any stretch of the imagination. Until age 33, she was one of those people who said, "I don't have an artistic bone in my body." (Sound familiar?) In her family of origin, Catherine was viewed as the unartistic one. she was often told she should be a counsellor or teacher, but artist, definitely not! My parents were talented hobby artists Catherine's unexpected path started in the middle of a rewarding-but-very-stressful job as a university career services director, where she was guiding others to find their true callings. Catherine went on to find put she had breast cancer, and get divorced before she still would try art fully and now making it her living! Catherine's Takeaways 1.Work out how to  make your day job work around your art and to create 2.Ask yourself, If you could make what you want, what would it be? 3.What's your joy? 4.Work out your finances, can you ask your day job to work 5 days a month 5.theres no pressure in collage 6.Get children to have a go college, lay it all out on a table 7.Build up your new work on line before you launch your collection. 8.Launches add excitement to your new work   Connect with Catherine  https://catherinerains.com/ Myres Briggs personality test  https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/  

North Carolina collage artist Catherine Rains has spent years developing and evolving her collage style, taking classes and trying new materials. Her torn papers and paint are layered into an abstract style. She creates her art in collections and then announces their availability through Instagram and her newsletter, and is quite successful selling out. Show notes for all of these episodes can be found on my website at https://suzanneredmond.com/my-podcast/list-of-artists/

Goddess of the Week: Catherine Rains https://catherinerains.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catrains.artist/ Catherine Rains is a mixed media collage artist, however until age 33, she often said "I don't have an artistic bone in my body". She discovered her life calling in the middle of an overwhelming day job, where she created her first collage on a whim to relieve stress. This simple beginning eventually led to her quitting her day gig & running a thriving art business for 4 years. Then Catherine's journey took an unexpected left turn. She was diagnosed with breast cancer, which led her back to her day gig. For the next 10 years, Catherine traveled the US, and created almost no art. In 2015, she decided to find a way to integrate the day job she loved with the art she could not live without, and decided to take art on the road with her. Packing two 50-pound suitcases, one full of art supplies, Catherine set up an art studio in every hotel she visited, following a very structured schedule to fit art into EVERY nook and cranny of her life. As a result of this commitment, as well as her philosophy to surrender to wherever she was, her 12 years back on the job finally ended on January 1, 2018, and now Catherine once again claims the title of full time artist and she is creating sacred art to her heart’s content. What we chat about: The lizard brain How difficult times become sacred gifts Surrendering to art and life itself What we resist, persists How to channel your spirituality through art Special thanks to our sponsors! THE MOON DECK Get 10% Off Your Order: https://themoondeck.com/goddess The Moon Deck is a healing oracle deck of 44 cards + an in depth guidebook filled with insights and rituals to enhance intuition and self-love. Inspired by the cycles of the moon and emotional wellbeing, this oracle set has reached women around the globe and has become a favorite amongst card collectors and newbies alike. It can be worked with as an oracle guide, as a daily tool for reflection and meditation, or in tarot-inspired spreads. YOGA WAKE UP Get 25% Off Your Subscription: https://www.yogawakeup.com/goddess Yoga Wake Up is an audio guided yoga and meditation app that replaces your alarm clock with an intentional morning routine! Sister Support: Become a Patron supporter! www.patreon.com/goddesscollective Join The Goddess Life Membership by visiting https://www.iamgoddesscollective.com/membership For more Goddess conversations join our women's facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1078258585615424/?ref=bookmarks) Receive 25% off A Yoga Wake Up subscription by using code www.yogawakeup.com/goddess See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our final Summer Series episode is here with an all-time fan favorite! This interview with Catherine Rains isn't just about inspiration to love your life. We all love a dose of inspiration, but this episode is full of real, actionable steps you can take to train your "lizard brain" and see incredible improvements in your energy, mood and life... today.

Catherine Rains is an MBTI certification trainer—the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator—and master practitioner, with over 25 years of organizational development experience using the personality tool to support individuals and raise their self-awareness about what comes easy and natural to them. She currently works as a private consultant, certifying individuals on the Myers-Briggs and the Strong Interest Inventory across the U.S., while also pursuing her passion for art, managing a thriving art business.

Discover your true calling through the incredible insights of Catherine Rains - who beat cancer, divorce, and a job she hated to become a successful full-time artist. She's now living her dream, and it's all because she reframed her life in a couple of profound ways. "I now surrender & accept with gratitude whatever shows up on my path, especially the 'bad' stuff, knowing that it's ALL for my highest good."

Catherine Rains realized, after a particularly overwhelming day at work, she must find a new way to relieve stress. She was convinced she did not have an artistic bone in her body, but she decided to take on collage as a hobby. “Who can't rip up paper and put it back together!” In 2015, Catherine decided to integrate her job with her art and set up an art studio in every hotel where her job took her, and created a ton of art as she traveled. In January 2018, she returned full time to her greatest passion—ART.

Transitioning from Corporate job to full-time mixed media artist, Catherine Rains is an inspiring example of the process of making profound shifts in your life through embracing what currently is. Cat shares the story of finding her way to her deepest desire through the practices of asking for clear signs from the Universe, taking action on those signs, and falling in love with her life exactly as it is in every moment, no matter how difficult things might appear to be. For more information on Cat and her art, visit www.catherinerains.com

Over this last year, in anticipation of my book publishing later this month, I've appeared on a lot of podcasts as a guest. One of my favorite interviews to be a part of was for the Courage & Clarity podcast, hosted by Steph Crowder. Love her. Well, Steph also released another conversation with someone whose story exemplifies so much of what we talk about here on the show that as I was listening to it, I was thinking, "The Bare Naked Bravery folks need to hear this. Wouldn't it be so cool to get to talk with her?!" Well, fate would have it that I was driving at the time and forgot to write down "Contact Catherine Rains" on my to-do list. But evidently, Catherine was thinking the same thing and contacted US! So you guys, this is gonna be a great story about growing up with a bi-polar parent, quitting your job for art, battling cancer, getting divorced, and then quitting your job again to go back into art full-time. Catherine Rains is the artist behind @TheHotelArtist on Instagram - go check her out, because not only does she have a phenomenal story, but her work is wonderful too. One of the things I love most about Catherine's story is how level-headed she is, which is really a testament to how not-chaotic bravery can sometimes be. I think it's easy to forget that even though you're accomplishing great and wonderful things, that you can still have your wits about you and not lose your sanity. So get ready to listen to a wildly sane and grounded story of being a visual artist with extra doses of hutzpah. Brave Takeaway Beyond your free Bravery Bundle (which is always available at barenakedbravery.com) your Brave Take-Away from today's show is to go get yourself covered in color! Go paint, doodle, or draw something - anything. Especially if you're not an "artist type." Stretching yourself to operate in a different brain function is epically helpful. And if you're feeling extra showy, everyone in the Bare Naked Bravery Community would love to see what you came up with, especially after listening to Catherine's story. You can find Catherine Rains and myself on facebook, twitter, instagram, and more. Go ahead and tag us so we can cheer you on and see what you're up to. Keep in Touch with Catherine Rains www.catherinerains.com https://www.instagram.com/thehotelartist/ Keep in Touch with Emily Ann Peterson http://emilyannpeterson.com http://instagram.com/emilyannpete http://facebook.com/emilyannpeterson http://twitter.com/emilyapeterson So that's our show this week! Thank you for listening. Again, we've put all the links in the show notes for today's episode. Be sure to visit us online for all of that. Just visit barenakedbravery.com And if you enjoyed listening to this episode as much as we enjoyed making it for you, please. Give us a review and rate the show in your iTunes desktop app or on your podcast app on your phone. Seriously, it helps us out a lot more than it is a hassle for you. All this bravery deserves to be spread as far and wide as possible. You're a part of all that! Credits If you're diggin' the music in today's episode, that's because it's brought to you by Lee Rosevere! To find out more about all the artists, musicians, and other sponsors of the show, please visit barenakedbravery.com/sponsors I'm looking forward to being with you next week. We have some great things in store for you! Until then I have one message for you. It's this: Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Be brave. Because the world needs more of your Bare Naked Bravery. 3 Ways You Can Support the Bravery! Leave a review on iTunes We would LOVE it if you'd leave a podcast rating or review on iTunes.   Simply click here to get started >>> http://bit.ly/bnbrr Share this episode with a friend If you have a friend who might really love/need to hear this episode, what are you waiting for?! Email, text, fb message, snail mail - all great options! Become a Patron of Bare Naked Bravery Every patron gets awesome goodies, super early advance links to Emily Ann's new songs & releases, and so much more! $1 Monthly$3 Monthly$5 Monthly$10 Monthly$15 Monthly$25 Monthly$100 Monthly I'm looking forward to being with you next week. We have some great things in store for you! Until then I have one message for you. It's this: Be yourself. Be vulnerable. Be brave. Because the world needs more of your Bare Naked Bravery.

Episode 57 of this podcast is so popular, I believe it's worth a second listen! Tune in to hear how Catherine Rains (@thehotelartist on Instagram) learned to STOP fighting against her life, and fall in love with it instead.If you haven't ever heard it, stop everything and listen! And if it's your second time, give it your attention one more time and let Catherine's goodness wash over you on another level. In this episode, you'll hear: How to stop fighting AGAINST your circumstances, and instead learn to work WITH them A few precise mantras to help you stop dwelling in "tomorrow", "what if", "if only" & "someday"How Catherine used this mindset shift to go from hating her job, to loving it so much she cried when her dream job came along How Catherine was able to believe that cancer & divorce were amazing gifts, even as they were happening to her

Catherine Rains is a collage artist and painter. She began making art at 33-years old to help relieve the stress of her full-time job. Over the last two decades, Catherine has built a strong following and an extensive portfolio. Her work has been shown in galleries, art shows, and is in private collections around the country. Here is the story of Catherine’s journey: from making art while working, to becoming a full-time artist, getting breast cancer, divorced, returning back to work, and eventually becoming, once again, a full-time artist. In this interview we talk about: • her daily routine: how she made art every day while working full-time • the 3 core things to focus on when building an art business • the exact phrase Catherine used to manifest her dream job • overcoming breast cancer and divorce while navigating an art career and • the most important strategy for making money when starting out

"The Hotel Artist" Catherine Rains faced a triple-whammy of devastation—breast cancer, a divorce, and being pulled away from her beloved art. We're talking about the mindsets she used to come back from her losses and the inspiration she draws from life's happenings to create beautiful Instagram-famous collage art! Also on the show, I talk about the popular question of dealing with aging parents. And I address the invisible pressure of learning something from your grief. What Aging Parents Really Want From Their Kids: http://theatln.tc/2rdzc2G Catherine Rains's work: http://www.catherinerains.com/ Something incredible is about to happen: http://bit.ly/2F5sqSV Join me LIVE on Facebook this Thursday 10/12 at 1:00 Central. Support Coming Back on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/shelbyforsythia Subscribe: iTunes https://apple.co/2CMqhhE Spotify http://spoti.fi/2CMr16k Stitcher http://bit.ly/2m08eJr YouTube http://bit.ly/2m1JWil GooglePlay http://bit.ly/2lWQmiG TuneIn http://bit.ly/2F469Fl Continue the conversation on grief and loss in my private Facebook group, The Grief Growers' Garden: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegriefgrowersgarden/ To ask a question or leave a comment for a future show, leave a voicemail at 312.725.3043 or email shelby@shelbyforsythia.com, subject line, "Podcast." Because even through grief, we are growing. http://www.shelbyforsythia.com/

There aren't enough words to describe how excited I am for you all to hear this conversation I'm having with Catherine Rains, also known as The Hotel Artist! Alternate titles for this episode include: "Catherine Rains blows Steph's mind live on the air waves""Stop everything & listen to this" "Don't listen to this if you want to keep making excuses & staying stuck" In seriousness, it feels like I am telling you week after week that another of my "favorite episodes" is being published, which is such a cool feeling. But this episode is truly special. For one, the "Courage" & "Clarity" components are fused together in one jumbo episode because they were too intertwined to separate. Beyond that, Catherine is a captivating, open-book type storyteller who's got a few decades on me. As such, you'll hear her drop so much wisdom on me, I'm doing mental gymnastics live on the air just to keep up. There's so much growth here, so much to think about, and so much easy-to-apply-immediately mindset stuff that you really need to hear. In this episode, you'll hear: How to stop fighting AGAINST your circumstances, and instead learn to work WITH them A few precise mantras to help you stop dwelling in "tomorrow", "what if", "if only" & "someday"How Catherine used this mindset shift to go from hating her job, to loving it so much she cried when her dream job came along How Catherine was able to believe that cancer & divorce were amazing gifts, even as they were happening to herI know there's a lot of "mindset" and "positivity" stuff out there, but this episode resonated with me on a deeper level than many of the other books I've picked up or podcasts I've heard before. I hope you find the same to be true, and if you do, you have to let me know!

Are you willing to surrender to the things that keep showing up in your life in order to find your PASSION? In today's episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Catherine Rains, a successful collage artist, to talk about the power of creativity and how to design a life around your passions that can truly thrive.  Catherine's story is unique and inspiring.  As she so eloquently puts it “my true calling found me when I stopped looking for it and starting noticing what gave me joy”.  Once she realized her calling was to make art, Catherine dedicated herself to mastering her craft and finding unique ways to incorporate her passion into her everyday life and travels.  Today she is here to share the story of how she became known as The Hotel Artist.  Her mission is to inspire people to look inside themselves and to find who they really are, and Catherine truly leads by example.  "I don't want my day gig to be an excuse for not doing what I love" -Catherine Rains TOPICS INCLUDE: How she balances a full-time “day gig” with her full-time artistic endeavors while growing a thriving Instagram community "on the side".  We explore how a simple shift in her own perspective lead to amazing opportunities both personally and professionally. The difference between "doing a job" and "having a calling". How her love for Instagram has turned her into a true influencer and helped her spread her message to a world-wide audience. What Catherine's morning routine looks like and the tools she uses to stay on track. And finally, Catherine gives us a behind the scenes look into how traveling for work has pushed her to think outside the box and proven that no matter what the challenge there is always an answer, not an excuse, if you are willing to get a little creative.  *More from Catherine:  For the past 20 years, I have been following my dream of creating sacred art for the purpose of inspiring myself and others to awaken to who we were meant to be, to who we've always been.  On January 5th, 2015, I committed to working on my art every day. Despite intensive travel for my day gig (sometimes 3 or 4 weeks every month), I've reorganized my life to focus on what is most important. Some days I take huge leaps, and other days I take tiny steps, but I am now living my dream EVERY day. I hope you will take this journey with me. Perhaps along the way, you will be inspired to follow that quiet (or shouting) voice inside of you — the one that is calling you to take the next positive step in your soul's journey. You can connect with Catherine on Instagram @thehotelartist or online at www.catherinerains.com

Catherine Rains knew she was great at helping others through career counseling, but it took the results from the Strong Interest Inventory assessment to give her the confidence to become an artist—a path that gives her so much joy.  Check out her collage collection! Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 31813]

Catherine Rains knew she was great at helping others through career counseling, but it took the results from the Strong Interest Inventory assessment to give her the confidence to become an artist—a path that gives her so much joy.  Check out her collage collection! Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 31813]

Catherine Rains knew she was great at helping others through career counseling, but it took the results from the Strong Interest Inventory assessment to give her the confidence to become an artist—a path that gives her so much joy.  Check out her collage collection! Series: "STEAM Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 31813]

Catherine Rains knew she was great at helping others through career counseling, but it took the results from the Strong Interest Inventory assessment to give her the confidence to become an artist—a path that gives her so much joy.  Check out her collage collection! Series: "STEAM Channel" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 31813]

Catherine Rains knew she was great at helping others through career counseling, but it took the results from the Strong Interest Inventory assessment to give her the confidence to become an artist—a path that gives her so much joy.  Check out her collage collection! Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Business] [Education] [Show ID: 31813]