Ruby Hahn is an acrylic and mixed-media artist.Ruby's lifelong passion for art has taken shape in everything from classroom doodles to throwing flaming objects onto canvas as she's worked towards her career as a full-time artist.In this episode, Ruby shares what it took to go full-time with her painting career after years of bartending after graduating art school. She opens up about the moment she realized she couldn't do late nights and sore feet forever—and how she gave herself permission to bet on her art instead.We talk about what it’s like to make a living from something deeply personal, how she handles imposter syndrome when her work lands in million-dollar homes, and the weird ways self-doubt can show up even after success.We also talk about what it means to honor your passion, the importance of being prepared for when "flow state" arrives, and how to create discipline around creativity.This is an inspiring story for anyone who has the voice in the back of their head pleading with them to pursue their calling. Take the leap!Key Moments & Takeaways:Why Ruby started setting deadlines to launch her art careerAnonymous eavesdropping on people critiquing your workLetting feedback push you without letting it define youThe ongoing challenge of knowing when something’s “done”How stepping into discomfort helped her grow more than waiting to be readyWhen being a little delusional is exactly what you needI hope you enjoy this exploration of creativity, business, and taking risks with Ruby as much as I did!Thanks for listening.Be Where Your Feet Are, – Drew 👣🎨 Follow Ruby Hahn: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/ruby_hahn_art/🎙️ Follow Pressed for Presence: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/pressedforpresence/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@pressedforpresence Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/2vYm3CwL8P94qHEtASVGX7?si=4721a40484224c46 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@pressedforpresence👣 Follow Drew Korf: Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/drewkorf/ TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@drew.korf/Show Chapters:00:00 Are ideas ours?02:22 Early Art Inspiration03:44 Art Education11:03 Studying in Italy14:23 Experimenting with Art15:46 Balancing Work and Passion22:41 Going Full-Time31:00 Finding Your Voice31:40 Overcoming Perfectionism35:07 Balancing Creativity and Routine40:50 Avoiding Burnout48:36 The Power of Travel54:57 Honoring Your Creative Flow59:54 Rediscovering Your Purpose01:02:37 Embracing Life's Phases01:06:52 Trusting Intuition and Divine Timing01:13:25 Journaling and Manifesting01:17:34 Balancing Passion and Practicality01:18:11 Community Support01:22:58 Future Aspirations and Inspirations01:27:06 Advice for Aspiring Creatives01:31:10 Final Thoughts

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