#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 CONNECT WITH LAURA: https://artbychirino.com/ https://www.instagram.com/artbychirino/ CONNECT WITH KOKO: https://www.instagram.com/kokobeaute/ https://www.tiktok.com/@kokobeaute https://www.instagram.com/boujeebestfriend https://www.boujeebestie.com 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