Listen "Building Your Abundance Mindset: What's in Your Luggage with Karisma Jay"
Episode Synopsis
Episode 117 Episode DescriptionHost Aransas Savas sits down with multihyphenate artist Karisma Jay to explore how to build an abundance mindset even when resources feel scarce. Karisma, a Broadway performer, filmmaker, educator, and founder of Abundance Academy, shares her powerful reframe from asking "What don't I have?" to "What's in my luggage right now?"This conversation is packed with practical wisdom about overcoming self-doubt, navigating financial struggles as an artist, and choosing wholesome work over controversy. Whether you're a creative professional, entrepreneur, or anyone looking to shift from scarcity to abundance thinking, this episode offers actionable strategies for building courage capital and finding resources you didn't know you had.About Karisma JayKarisma Jay is an award-winning performing artist, dancer, actress, filmmaker, director, wellness coach, teacher, entrepreneur, and founder of the 12-year-old nonprofit Abundance Academy. She has:Performed on BroadwayBeen featured in The New York TimesTaught at JuilliardWon awards for her short films at film festivalsMentored countless artists through her educational workDespite her success, Karisma openly discusses navigating the same challenges we all face – from self-doubt to financial struggles – while maintaining an abundance mindset that fuels her multifaceted career.Key Topics DiscussedBuilding Abundance MindsetHow to shift from scarcity thinking to abundance thinkingThe power of asking "What's in my luggage?" when resources feel limitedStrategic memory management: playing miracles on repeat instead of traumaBuilding emotional and spiritual reserves before you need themArtistic Career & EntrepreneurshipNavigating multiple creative paths as a multihyphenate artistDealing with financial uncertainty in creative careersThe importance of choosing wholesome work over controversial contentBuilding sustainable artistic practicesPersonal Development & Self-CareFacing "courage corners" and dealing with avoided emotional workThe Artist's Way practice and creative developmentShowing up for yourself with the same integrity you show othersCreating supportive communities that "give you back to yourself"Education & MentorshipTeaching and mentoring for over two decadesThe connection between learning and inspirationBuilding programs that nurture conscious artistsThe difference between being controversial vs. courageousFeatured Quote"I have been committed to playing the miracles over and over again. The moments that reassured my faith when I couldn't see. I play that so often... What's in my luggage that I can go back to?"Resources Mentioned"The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron - Karisma's "artist bible" for creative developmentAbundance Academy - Karisma's nonprofit organization supporting artistsErykah Badu quote: "I'm an artist and I'm sensitive about my sh*t"Connect with Karisma JayFollow Karisma on social media and support her work:Learn more about Abundance Academy and their educational programmingShare her content with your networks to amplify her messageConnect her with speaking opportunities and collaborationsSupport her upcoming film projects and artistic endeavorsKey TakeawaysReframe scarcity questions: Ask "What do I have in my luggage?" instead of focusing...
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