In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Katie Batres. Joanna and Katie get REAL about how to create your own business as an artist. They bring up the good stuff about the topics surrounding finances that people in general don’t like to face. The good, the bad and the ugly… but is it really ugly? Or is that the story we’ve been given all of our lives.

In this episode you will learn about:

• How you can come up with different ways to make money.
• The different stories you were given as a kid about being a struggling artist.
• What you can do to minimize self doubt about your choices.
• How to sell yourself to get what you want.
• What to do to change your mindset to create happiness in life.
• How you can become your own boss as an artist.

Quote: “Whatever you resist will persist.”

Katie helps you think outside the box to create a better future while still loving your job.

Question Highlights:

• Tell us about your dance journey. How did you get started?
• How did you get started into modeling?
• Tell us about your IG show, #CatchinVibes.
• How can everyone level up their selling skills?
• Give us a rundown about working in finances. Give us more information on that and how you help people.

About Katie:

Katie started off as a dancer, she got the opportunity to perform in many places including around the world! She has choreographed for up and coming artists (mostly for people in other countries). Then got into modeling and had the chance to work with countless companies Including big ones like SHEIN and FASHION NOVA as well as for many artists music videos. Katie now also became a booking manager so she can cast for roles she may not fit. She owns her own fitness program and began hosting an IG TV show called “#CatchinVibes” this year. She now does finances to help people in a supportive way to create the best future for themselves.

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