MoNique LeRoux believes that we should all focus on what we’re really good at, and forget about the rest.
After several changes in careers, including the military and firefighting, and going through depression, MoNique is now a full time successful artist and podcaster. She is best known for her resin and fire painting technique. Based in Houston, Texas, MoNique runs Mo LeRoux Art where she takes commissions and sells her art and merchandise online.
MoNique inspires artists with her movement and motto Stop Doing Things You Don’t Like. Over the years she has mastered diversifying her art practice and using marketing tools to grow her business, while doing only what makes her happy every day.
 In this episode, we talk about how MoNique took a leap of faith to become a full time artist, and her journey of teaching herself how to grow her business doing what she loves.
In this episode Monique shares:
How MoNique went from being a firefighter to a full-time artist selling out $11,000 in her first big art opening.
The highly competitive Artist Mentorship program that she was accepted into that was a catalyst for her career.
The story behind how MoNique started her signature fire and resin painting technique.
MoNique’s tips on how creatives can grow their own business.
The biggest lesson MoNique learned so far, that she continues to work on today.

 
Links in this episode:
Escapist Art Mentorship
MoNique LeRoux Art
Perspective as an Artist
Kindred Creatives Collection

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