#48 In this episode, I have the pleasure of hosting my good friend, ⁠Laura Chirino⁠, a talented artist originally from Cuba, currently residing in Miami. Laura's inspiring journey in the art world is the topic of discussion as she shares how she hustled to sell her work to achieve success. She talks about the powerful concept of "fake it till you make it" and how it aided her in the early days of her career. Additionally, Laura stresses the importance of maintaining momentum in the pursuit of one's art and how rejection has served as a motivating force in her creative process.
The episode delves into Laura's journey of self-discovery as an artist and how she found her worth in the industry. She takes us through her artistic process and how she successfully transformed her hobby into a career. A key theme throughout the conversation is the significance of believing in oneself and one's abilities, as Laura highlights how this can propel individuals toward success in their respective fields.
Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or pursuing any other career path, this episode offers valuable insights and advice to help you achieve your goals. So tune in and join us on this inspiring journey with Laura Chirino!

Episode highlights 

Fake it till you make it. 

About Laura’s art

Hustling to sell your work

Finding what your work is worth 

Keeping up momentum in your work 

Believing in yourself 

Laura’s artistic process 

Being motivated by rejection 

Turning your hobby into your career 

Work-life balance 



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Timestamps:
0:00- 6:00 | Laura's intro and background 
6:00- 12:45 | About Laura’s start in art 
12:45- 17:50 | Figuring out what your work is worth 
17:50- 28:25  | About Laura’s work, struggles, and artistic process 
28:25- 36:15 | Turning your hobby into your career  
36:15- 48:00 | Balancing work and life