Think of this as a creative yearbook you didn’t have to sign: the three of us looking back at 2025’s biggest lessons, strangest pivots, messy moments, and unexpected joys. We unpack how Rooted reshaped our year, how podcasting shifted our sense of community, what’s changing for us as artists and business owners, and the habits we’re absolutely not dragging into 2026. Add in your “Spilled Paint” chaos, our words for the new year, and a rapid-fire Brie takeover, and you get a cozy, reflective, slightly chaotic episode that feels like a warm reset for creatives everywhere.Episodes Mentioned:<ul><li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glow-up-of-a-creative-life-style/id1452005106?i=1000738507719'>The Glow-Up of a Creative Life | Style Evolution, Brand Collabs &amp; Paid For With Art with Multidisciplinary Artist Kyle Mosher</a></li><li><a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landing-paid-art-projects-with-major-brands-finding/id1452005106?i=1000734020697'>Landing Paid Art Projects with Major Brands &amp; Finding Your Creative Voice with Cyn of Chalk &amp; Brush</a></li></ul>Year-End Creative Finds:<ul><li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/black-friday?view=black-friday'>Zibra Holiday Shop</a> – use code BANTER10 for 10% off</li><li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/zibra-gift-card'>Zibra Gift Cards</a></li></ul>In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>The moments from 2025 that shifted our creative direction, from Rooted to unexpected collaborations</li><li>What podcasting taught us about community, connection, and creative loneliness</li><li>The difference between saying “yes” out of excitement vs. scarcity</li><li>What we’re intentionally leaving behind before stepping into 2026</li><li>How our artistic styles, processes, and identities evolved this year</li><li>Why structure, boundaries, and self-trust matter more than a perfect plan</li></ul>Welcome to Brush &amp; Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush &amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of <a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Zibra</a>; Annie Bolding, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'>It’s a Disco Day Designs</a>; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'>Rosemont Lane Design Studio</a>. Connect with Zibra: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Website</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'>TikTok</a></li> <li> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'>Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'>YouTube</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'>Blog</a></li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Think of this as a creative yearbook you didn’t have to sign: the three of us looking back at 2025’s biggest lessons, strangest pivots, messy moments, and unexpected joys. We unpack how Rooted reshaped our year, how podcasting shifted our sense of community, what’s changing for us as artists and business owners, and the habits we’re absolutely not dragging into 2026. Add in your “Spilled Paint” chaos, our words for the new year, and a rapid-fire Brie takeover, and you get a cozy, reflective, slightly chaotic episode that feels like a warm reset for creatives everywhere.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episodes Mentioned:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-glow-up-of-a-creative-life-style/id1452005106?i=1000738507719'&gt;The Glow-Up of a Creative Life | Style Evolution, Brand Collabs &amp;amp; Paid For With Art with Multidisciplinary Artist Kyle Mosher&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landing-paid-art-projects-with-major-brands-finding/id1452005106?i=1000734020697'&gt;Landing Paid Art Projects with Major Brands &amp;amp; Finding Your Creative Voice with Cyn of Chalk &amp;amp; Brush&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Year-End Creative Finds:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/black-friday?view=black-friday'&gt;Zibra Holiday Shop&lt;/a&gt; – use code BANTER10 for 10% off&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/zibra-gift-card'&gt;Zibra Gift Cards&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The moments from 2025 that shifted our creative direction, from Rooted to unexpected collaborations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What podcasting taught us about community, connection, and creative loneliness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The difference between saying “yes” out of excitement vs. scarcity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What we’re intentionally leaving behind before stepping into 2026&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How our artistic styles, processes, and identities evolved this year&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why structure, boundaries, and self-trust matter more than a perfect plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter&lt;/em&gt;—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of &lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Zibra&lt;/a&gt;; Annie Bolding, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'&gt;It’s a Disco Day Designs&lt;/a&gt;; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'&gt;Rosemont Lane Design Studio&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Zibra: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Think of this as a creative yearbook you didn’t have to sign: the three of us looking back at 2025’s biggest lessons, strangest pivots, messy moments, and unexpected joys. We unpack how Rooted reshaped our year, how podcasting shifted our sense of community, what’s changing for us as artists and business owners, and the habits we’re absolutely not dragging into 2026. Add in your “Spilled Paint” chaos, our words for the new year, and a rapid-fire Brie takeover, and you get a cozy, reflective, ...

What This Year Really Looked Like | Community, Growth & Letting Go

What happens when you stop trying to be the “right” kind of artist and start becoming the truest version of yourself? This week, Annie and Brie sit down with Charlotte-based multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Kyle Mosher to talk about artistic evolution, trusting the long game, and the surprising places a creative path can take you. From studying fine art in Italy to designing sneakers at Puma to building a community-powered brand, Kyle shares the pivots, risks, and revelations that shaped his signature style, and the way preparing for fatherhood is shifting everything he thought he knew about success.Kyle Mosher is a full-time artist, illustrator, and founder of Paid For With Art. Known for his collage-inspired style that blends fine art, culture, and graphic design, Kyle has collaborated with brands like Porsche, HBO, Forbes, and Dunkin’. Through his work and creative community, he champions the value of artistry and the belief that every creator deserves to get paid for what they love.Connect with Kyle:<ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thekylemosher'>IG</a></li><li><a href='https://www.kylemosher.com/'>Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.paidforwithart.com/'>Paid For With Art</a></li></ul>Resources mentioned:<ul><li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/black-friday?view=black-friday'>Zibra Holiday Shop</a> – use code BANTER10 for 10% off</li></ul>In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>How Kyle discovered his artistic voice by blending fine art, streetwear, and lived experience</li><li>The real work of shifting from “I make art” to “I run a creative business” (and the mistakes that taught him everything)</li><li>Why resilience, authenticity, and believing in your perspective matter more than perfection in a creative career</li></ul>Welcome to Brush &amp; Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush &amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of <a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Zibra</a>; Annie Bolding, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'>It’s a Disco Day Designs</a>; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'>Rosemont Lane Design Studio</a>. Connect with Zibra: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Website</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'>TikTok</a></li> <li> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'>Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'>YouTube</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'>Blog</a></li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when you stop trying to be the “right” kind of artist and start becoming the truest version of yourself? This week, Annie and Brie sit down with Charlotte-based multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Kyle Mosher to talk about artistic evolution, trusting the long game, and the surprising places a creative path can take you. From studying fine art in Italy to designing sneakers at Puma to building a community-powered brand, Kyle shares the pivots, risks, and revelations that shaped his signature style, and the way preparing for fatherhood is shifting everything he thought he knew about success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kyle Mosher is a full-time artist, illustrator, and founder of Paid For With Art. Known for his collage-inspired style that blends fine art, culture, and graphic design, Kyle has collaborated with brands like Porsche, HBO, Forbes, and Dunkin’. Through his work and creative community, he champions the value of artistry and the belief that every creator deserves to get paid for what they love.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Kyle:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/thekylemosher'&gt;IG&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.kylemosher.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.paidforwithart.com/'&gt;Paid For With Art&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resources mentioned:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/black-friday?view=black-friday'&gt;Zibra Holiday Shop&lt;/a&gt; – use code BANTER10 for 10% off&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Kyle discovered his artistic voice by blending fine art, streetwear, and lived experience&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real work of shifting from “I make art” to “I run a creative business” (and the mistakes that taught him everything)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why resilience, authenticity, and believing in your perspective matter more than perfection in a creative career&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter&lt;/em&gt;—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of &lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Zibra&lt;/a&gt;; Annie Bolding, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'&gt;It’s a Disco Day Designs&lt;/a&gt;; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'&gt;Rosemont Lane Design Studio&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Zibra: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

What happens when you stop trying to be the “right” kind of artist and start becoming the truest version of yourself? This week, Annie and Brie sit down with Charlotte-based multidisciplinary artist and illustrator Kyle Mosher to talk about artistic evolution, trusting the long game, and the surprising places a creative path can take you. From studying fine art in Italy to designing sneakers at Puma to building a community-powered brand, Kyle shares the pivots, risks, and revelations that sha...

The Glow-Up of a Creative Life | Style Evolution, Brand Collabs & Paid For With Art with Multidisciplinary Artist Kyle Mosher

What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take imperfect action. The trio dives into all things DIY, design, motherhood, and the art of creating joy right where you are, mess and all.Alyssa Vilardi is a DIY designer, content creator, mom of three, and military spouse behind The Things We Built. She’s known for her approachable projects, honest storytelling, and knack for turning rental spaces into reflections of real life and creativity. Through her work, Alyssa proves that creativity and authenticity can make any house feel like home.Connect with Alyssa:<ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_things_we_built/'>@the_things_we_built</a></li><li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084447091432&amp;ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#'>Facebook</a></li><li><a href='https://the-things-we-built.myshopify.com/'>Website</a></li></ul>Creative Finds:<ul><li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/palm-flex'>2” Palm Pro Artist Brush</a> – use code BANTER10 for 10% off.</li><li><a href='https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1277847330870923642?source_impression_id=p3_1762452709_P3Zh6XnJrMIaAb2L'>The Disco Day Desert House</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/black-friday?view=black-friday'>Zibra’s Holiday Shop</a></li></ul>In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>How a simple DIY project sparked a full-time creative business</li><li>Letting go of perfection to make room for joy (and chicken tenders)</li><li>The juggle between motherhood, mental health, and creative drive</li><li>Designing spaces that feel like you – EVEN in a rental</li><li>Why authenticity is the most sustainable business strategy</li></ul>Welcome to Brush &amp; Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush &amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of <a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Zibra</a>; Annie Bolding, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'>It’s a Disco Day Designs</a>; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'>Rosemont Lane Design Studio</a>. Connect with Zibra: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Website</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'>TikTok</a></li> <li> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'>Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'>YouTube</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'>Blog</a></li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take &lt;em&gt;imperfect&lt;/em&gt; action. The trio dives into all things DIY, design, motherhood, and the art of creating joy right where you are, mess and all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alyssa Vilardi is a DIY designer, content creator, mom of three, and military spouse behind The Things We Built. She’s known for her approachable projects, honest storytelling, and knack for turning rental spaces into reflections of real life and creativity. Through her work, Alyssa proves that creativity and authenticity can make any house feel like home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Alyssa:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_things_we_built/'&gt;@the_things_we_built&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084447091432&amp;amp;ref=_xav_ig_profile_page_web#'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://the-things-we-built.myshopify.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Creative Finds:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/palm-flex'&gt;2” Palm Pro Artist Brush&lt;/a&gt; – use code BANTER10 for 10% off.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1277847330870923642?source_impression_id=p3_1762452709_P3Zh6XnJrMIaAb2L'&gt;The Disco Day Desert House&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/pages/black-friday?view=black-friday'&gt;Zibra’s Holiday Shop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How a simple DIY project sparked a full-time creative business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Letting go of perfection to make room for joy (and chicken tenders)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The juggle between motherhood, mental health, and creative drive&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Designing spaces that feel like &lt;em&gt;you&lt;/em&gt; – EVEN in a rental&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why &lt;em&gt;authenticity&lt;/em&gt; is the most sustainable business strategy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter&lt;/em&gt;—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of &lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Zibra&lt;/a&gt;; Annie Bolding, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'&gt;It’s a Disco Day Designs&lt;/a&gt;; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'&gt;Rosemont Lane Design Studio&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Zibra: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

What happens when “making do” turns into making magic? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with DIY designer and content creator Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built to talk about transforming everyday spaces (and everyday chaos) into something beautiful, functional, and full of heart. From painting nurseries in military housing to running a thriving content business, Alyssa shares how she built a brand rooted in authenticity, family, and the courage to take imperfect action. The trio dives...

Turning DIY, Motherhood, and Mess Into a Creative Business with Alyssa Vilardi of The Things We Built

What does it really mean to find your style, and your voice, as an artist? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with muralist, lettering artist, and creative entrepreneur Cyn (“Cynno”) to talk about the messy middle of building a creative identity. All of the doubts, pivots, and dopamine hits that come with evolving your art and your business.From her early days painting chalkboards to designing murals for Starbucks, Virgin Voyages, and local Miami landmarks, Cyn shares how she found confidence in color, clarity in process, and joy in community–all while staying true to her roots (and her flamingos).Cinthia Santos is the muralist, lettering artist, and creative powerhouse behind Chalk and Brush Design Co. – the Miami studio turning blank walls into sunshine. Since 2013, she’s brought color, confidence, and community to brands and neighborhoods alike, proving that art really does change everything.Connect with Cinthia:<ul><li><a href='https://www.chalkandbrushdesignco.com/'>Website</a></li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/cynno/?hl=en'>@cynno</a> </li><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/chalkandbrush/?hl=en'>@chalkandbrush</a></li></ul>Resources mentioned:<ul><li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/palm-flex?_pos=3&amp;_fid=db2f82bb2&amp;_ss=c'>2-inch Palm Pro Artist Brush</a> – use code BANTER10 for 10% off.</li></ul>In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>How to evolve your style without losing your essence</li><li>The mental tug-of-war between client vision and creative freedom</li><li>Why professionalism and process are the secret sauce to landing big clients</li><li>Building community with other women artists (and why competition is out, collaboration is in)</li><li>Oh, and yes – painting on a cruise ship.</li></ul>Welcome to Brush &amp; Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush &amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of <a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Zibra</a>; Annie Bolding, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'>It’s a Disco Day Designs</a>; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'>Rosemont Lane Design Studio</a>. Connect with Zibra: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Website</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'>TikTok</a></li> <li> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'>Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'>YouTube</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'>Blog</a></li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;What does it really mean to find your style, and your voice, as an artist? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with muralist, lettering artist, and creative entrepreneur Cyn (“Cynno”) to talk about the messy middle of building a creative identity. All of the doubts, pivots, and dopamine hits that come with evolving your art &lt;em&gt;and&lt;/em&gt; your business.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From her early days painting chalkboards to designing murals for Starbucks, Virgin Voyages, and local Miami landmarks, Cyn shares how she found confidence in color, clarity in process, and joy in community–all while staying true to her roots (and her flamingos).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cinthia Santos is the muralist, lettering artist, and creative powerhouse behind Chalk and Brush Design Co. – the Miami studio turning blank walls into sunshine. Since 2013, she’s brought color, confidence, and community to brands and neighborhoods alike, proving that art really does change everything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Cinthia:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.chalkandbrushdesignco.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/cynno/?hl=en'&gt;@cynno&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/chalkandbrush/?hl=en'&gt;@chalkandbrush&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resources mentioned:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/products/palm-flex?_pos=3&amp;amp;_fid=db2f82bb2&amp;amp;_ss=c'&gt;2-inch Palm Pro Artist Brush&lt;/a&gt; – use code BANTER10 for 10% off.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to evolve your style without losing your essence&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The mental tug-of-war between client vision and creative freedom&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why professionalism and process are the secret sauce to landing big clients&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building community with other women artists (and why competition is out, collaboration is in)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Oh, and yes – painting on a &lt;em&gt;cruise ship.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter&lt;/em&gt;—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of &lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Zibra&lt;/a&gt;; Annie Bolding, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'&gt;It’s a Disco Day Designs&lt;/a&gt;; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'&gt;Rosemont Lane Design Studio&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Zibra: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

What does it really mean to find your style, and your voice, as an artist? This week, Annie and Lauren sit down with muralist, lettering artist, and creative entrepreneur Cyn (“Cynno”) to talk about the messy middle of building a creative identity. All of the doubts, pivots, and dopamine hits that come with evolving your art and your business. From her early days painting chalkboards to designing murals for Starbucks, Virgin Voyages, and local Miami landmarks, Cyn shares how she found confide...

Landing Paid Art Projects with Major Brands & Finding Your Creative Voice with Cyn of Chalk & Brush

You know that part of a project where it looks like total chaos and you start questioning all your life choices? Yeah… that part. We’re going there.In this episode, muralist &amp; lettering artist Olga Muzician and furniture flipper-turned-content creator Lauren Hull join hosts Annie and Lauren to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of creative beginnings; the flops, the freak-outs, and the surprisingly sweet moments that come from sticking it out. If you’ve ever cried mid-project, painted over something five times, or stared at your work thinking “what am I even doing?” - this one’s for you.Olga Muzician – Muralist and lettering artist behind <a href='https://olgamuzician.com/'>Olga Muzician Studio</a>, known for bold color, natural elements, and large-scale work that brings walls and spaces to life. Follow: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/olgamuzician/?hl=en'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@olgamuzician?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc'>TikTok</a>Lauren Hull – Creator of <a href='https://www.furnitureflippingteacher.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNU3yRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvcjJ5ckhaTjd1eEh6cUdiAR7vKmp453UDS0H2a_1IhSERHyrZ5nqq4qregLLEjSayhGzygcB_LGhju38avA_aem_ZfycpwQ_jgNa1w14szXQMw'>Furniture Flipping Teacher</a>, where she turns everyday pieces into teaching moments and helps others build confidence (and income) through creative flipping and DIY design. Follow: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/furnitureflippingteacher/'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/FurnitureFlippingTeacher'>YouTube</a>, <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@furnitureflippingteacher?is_from_webapp=1&amp;sender_device=pc'>TikTok</a>,  <a href='https://www.instagram.com/furnitureflippingteacher/?hl=en'>Instagram</a>Zibra’s New “Bundle &amp; Save” Sets:  Zibra just launched three <a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/collections/bundle-save'>curated brush bundles</a> designed for real-world creators, whether you’re refinishing furniture, cutting trim, or painting large-scale walls. <ul><li>Detail Bundle - Precision for edges and fine work</li><li>Walls &amp; Trim Bundle - Coverage and control for big projects</li><li>Furniture Flipping Bundle - Every refinisher’s essential toolkit</li></ul>Explore them at<a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com'> enjoyzibra.com</a> and use code BANTER10 for 10% off.In this episode, we discuss:<ul><li>The ugly phase every artist goes through (and why it’s actually essential)</li><li>Why tears, frustration, and fear are part of the creative process - and how to push through them</li><li>The small wins and big breakthroughs that happen when you don’t quit</li><li>Advice they wish they had when they were just getting started</li></ul>Welcome to Brush &amp; Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush &amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of <a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Zibra</a>; Annie Bolding, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'>It’s a Disco Day Designs</a>; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of <a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'>Rosemont Lane Design Studio</a>. Connect with Zibra: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'>Website</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'>TikTok</a></li> <li> <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'>Facebook</a> </li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'>YouTube</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'>Blog</a></li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;You know that part of a project where it looks like total chaos and you start questioning all your life choices? Yeah… that part. We’re going there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, muralist &amp;amp; lettering artist Olga Muzician and furniture flipper-turned-content creator Lauren Hull join hosts Annie and Lauren to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of creative beginnings; the flops, the freak-outs, and the surprisingly sweet moments that come from sticking it out. If you’ve ever cried mid-project, painted over something five times, or stared at your work thinking “what am I even doing?” - this one’s for you.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Olga Muzician&lt;/b&gt; – Muralist and lettering artist behind &lt;a href='https://olgamuzician.com/'&gt;Olga Muzician Studio&lt;/a&gt;, known for bold color, natural elements, and large-scale work that brings walls and spaces to life. Follow: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/olgamuzician/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@olgamuzician?is_from_webapp=1&amp;amp;sender_device=pc'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Lauren Hull&lt;/b&gt; – Creator of &lt;a href='https://www.furnitureflippingteacher.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNU3yRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFvcjJ5ckhaTjd1eEh6cUdiAR7vKmp453UDS0H2a_1IhSERHyrZ5nqq4qregLLEjSayhGzygcB_LGhju38avA_aem_ZfycpwQ_jgNa1w14szXQMw'&gt;Furniture Flipping Teacher&lt;/a&gt;, where she turns everyday pieces into teaching moments and helps others build confidence (and income) through creative flipping and DIY design. Follow: &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/furnitureflippingteacher/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/FurnitureFlippingTeacher'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@furnitureflippingteacher?is_from_webapp=1&amp;amp;sender_device=pc'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;,  &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/furnitureflippingteacher/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Zibra’s New “Bundle &amp;amp; Save” Sets:  &lt;br/&gt;Zibra just launched three &lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/collections/bundle-save'&gt;curated brush bundles&lt;/a&gt; designed for real-world creators, whether you’re refinishing furniture, cutting trim, or painting large-scale walls. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Detail Bundle - Precision for edges and fine work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Walls &amp;amp; Trim Bundle - Coverage and control for big projects&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Furniture Flipping Bundle - Every refinisher’s essential toolkit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Explore them at&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com'&gt; enjoyzibra.com&lt;/a&gt; and use code BANTER10 for 10% off.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we discuss:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The ugly phase every artist goes through (and why it’s actually essential)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why tears, frustration, and fear are part of the creative process - and how to push through them&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The small wins and big breakthroughs that happen when you don’t quit&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advice they wish they had when they were just getting started&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter&lt;/em&gt;—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Brush &amp;amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of &lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Zibra&lt;/a&gt;; Annie Bolding, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/'&gt;It’s a Disco Day Designs&lt;/a&gt;; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/'&gt;Rosemont Lane Design Studio&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Connect with Zibra: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/'&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/zibrapainting/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@zibrapainting?lang=en'&gt;TikTok&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/ZibraPaint/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@enjoyzibra9240'&gt;YouTube&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.enjoyzibra.com/blogs/how-to-series'&gt;Blog&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

You know that part of a project where it looks like total chaos and you start questioning all your life choices? Yeah… that part. We’re going there. In this episode, muralist &amp; lettering artist Olga Muzician and furniture flipper-turned-content creator Lauren Hull join hosts Annie and Lauren to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of creative beginnings; the flops, the freak-outs, and the surprisingly sweet moments that come from sticking it out. If you’ve ever cried mid-project, painted ...

The Messy Middle of a Project... And Your Career as an Artist | Reflecting on Creative Beginnings with Olga Muzician & Lauren Hull

Welcome to Brush &amp; Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We’re here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project.&nbsp;Brush &amp; Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of <a href="https://www.enjoyzibra.com/">Zibra</a>; Annie Bolding, Founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsadiscoday/">It’s a Disco Day Designs</a>; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosemontlane/">Rosemont Lane Design Studio</a>.

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