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I didn’t set out to become a business owner. I just loved to paint. What began as a personal escape, a way to process my thoughts and feel grounded—slowly turned into something more when friends started asking, “Could you paint something for me?” The first was a small coastal landscape. Then a pet portrait.…
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It’s so easy to look around and feel like everyone else is ahead. That artist sold out their collection. That founder just hit six figures. That designer has a perfectly curated Instagram and a waitlist for clients. Meanwhile, you’re staring at your screen wondering if your last idea was even any good. I’ve felt…
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Somewhere along the way, many of us started waiting. Waiting for the perfect idea. The perfect timing. The certification. The approval. The green light from someone who never actually shows up. I’ve done this too. I’ve sat with a full heart and a million ideas, but convinced myself I needed to get ready before…
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Let’s be honest. When you’re building a business, creating art, managing relationships, and still trying to answer every email with grace… taking care of your body can feel like one more thing on an endless list. I’ve been there. Skipping meals because I’m “in the zone,” forgetting to stretch after hours hunched over a…
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If you had told me ten years ago that I’d be writing a blog about entrepreneurship, I probably would’ve laughed and asked if I could paint it instead. Back then, I was hustling handmade art at weekend markets, juggling freelance gigs, and dreaming of a life that felt more like me. I didn’t have a…
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Hi, I’m Lesley Ann Hartman, and I’m so glad you’re here. This blog has been on my heart for years. As a lifelong artist and entrepreneur, I’ve spent most of my adult life navigating the messy, thrilling space where creativity meets business. I’ve launched startups that fizzled and others that found their stride. I’ve…