39. Q4 Thoughts: My current approach to avoiding burnout while growing my career

This is what comes through when a really good self-development book rocks you in the most gentle way (file this under things I never thought I’d say). Enjoy this off the cuff episode where I encourage you to stop psyching yourself out and get busy. This minisode will go down as highly underrated yet highly effective. Go team! Please rate and review the show if this episode spoke to you. Thank you in advance!   LINKS: DM me on Instagram if you’re interested in working together 1:1 this month. Join Superhuman | Use code ALLISON + enjoy six weeks of activations on me  Follow Allison on Instagram  @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

This episode is a good one. I get into what’s been going on the last two months (in the studio and in life) and how the solutions & takeaways I found can translate into getting YOU out of your own slump. Let’s call it the weather, let’s call it S.A.D. but whatever it is, we don’t have time for it -- bigger and better things lie ahead. I also get into how I reinfused my practice with the nostalgic practices that made me so happy in 2018 & 2019, reconnecting with the daily habits that help hold me together and there’s even a few subpar jokes sprinkled in. You're welcome. Remember to rate & review the show if you loved this episode! Enjoy!   Follow if you're a book nerd like me! -- @peoplelikeusread Join Superhuman | Use code ALLISON + enjoy six weeks of activations on me    ‘Friend to Friend’ Advice Submission or email us here: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram  @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

In today's episode I get you caught up on what my last few months of working for two shows (opening on the same day!) have been. Through this retelling, I offer up gallery insight, gauging your capacity to work and working smart during this busy season, cuting back on drinking and really taking this sh!t seriously! I also give you tips for journaling for future you – let’s set you up for success, mentally and hey… maybe even physically. PS: This episode was recorded on-the-go in my studio on my ol' iPhone (not my normal setup or mic) so I appreciate your understanding with the wonky audio! Follow if you're a book nerd like me! -- @peoplelikeusread ‘Friend to Friend’ Advice Submission or email us here: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram  @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

Friend to Friend is a monthly bonus episode released the last Sunday of each month. In these episodes, I answer the questions you've submitted anonymously on the air. Nothing is off limits --- Friend to Friend is the ultimate free advice segment. This month is heavily based around artists getting stuck on 5 primary areas that I get asked about over and over again: how to work with galleries, how to choose materials, scheduling your studio time, maintaining motivation and finding purpose within your work. Be warned: It gets a little spicy but I mean well. Let's dig in.   Join Superhuman | Use code ALLISON + enjoy six weeks of meditating on me Wanna learn with me? Join the newsletter to hear about upcoming opportunities. ‘Friend to Friend’ Advice Submission or email us here: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

In today's episode I theorize about the downfall of the internet, my commitment to always being at peace (no matter the cost, literally) and urge you to check-in and see what you want out of life today & the next few weeks. I also share my travel tips for my recent trip to Austin, Texas and why I can't wait to go back. There’s more topics to chew on than just these, per usual, so enjoy the ride! If you liked this show, please subscribe, share & leave a 5-star review. Allison is giving away 3 copies of her Way Betterment Guide this week: To enter: Follow Allison on Instagram, share this episode or any Instagram post of hers you love in your stories, tag her in your story (private accounts, take a screenshot & DM to Allison) and that’s it. Winners will be sent a copy of The Way Betterment Guide & announced on her stories 11/14/23. Follow if you're a book nerd like me! -- @peoplelikeusread ‘Friend to Friend’ Advice Submission or email us here: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram  @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

Friend to Friend is a monthly bonus episode released the last Sunday of each month. In these episodes, I answer the questions you've submitted anonymously on the air. Nothing is off limits --- Friend to Friend is the ultimate free advice segment. Wanna learn with me? Join the newsletter to hear about upcoming opportunities. Submit your questions for next month’s Friend to Friend episode -- email [email protected] with the subject line 'Friend to Friend submission' Follow me on Instagram @the.allisonjames  

Hi! I'm here this week with a little check-in ths week. Sending lots of love while we remember what we're working towards. Join Superhuman | Use code ALLISON + enjoy six weeks of meditating on me Wanna learn with me? Join the newsletter to hear about upcoming opportunities. Love to read & want new recs? Listen to my other show! People Like Us & follow us on Instagram @peoplelikeusread  ‘Friend to Friend’ Advice Submission or email us here: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

In the second part of my artist talk, we get into the details of the paintings that build out the collection. For the full experience, listen here while following along on the site (click on the link below.) You’ll be taken on a visual tour of the work from Conversations with Myself, as I go over my aesthetic choices, call back to older compositions and unique stories on each available work, image by image, in the order they are laid out on my site. This tour provides wonderful insight for collectors and artists alike. This 2 part mini series is great for any collector wanting to gain more insight on how/why I create my work and to gain specific details on the pieces they've fallen in love with from this body of work. View works from the collection for the tour: Conversations with Myself (password lifts when the work is live @ 8pm EST, 10/15) Follow Allison on Instagram @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

For my latest collection, Conversations with Myself, I wanted to give you a deeper look into my thought process leading up to that first brush stroke. You'll hear my perspective on making the big choices that ultimately lead to this collection, spanning from 2019 to 2023. You'll also gain insight on my career as an artist thus far and what makes the work inside Conversations with Myself tick. This 2 part mini series is great for any collector wanting to gain more insight on how/why I create my work and to hear my take on the pieces they've fallen in love with from this body of work. (Part II will release on October 15th with the collection) View and purchase works from the collection: Conversations with Myself Follow Allison on Instagram @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff  

Hi fam! I wanted to create this episode before we get too far into the holiday season as a little insurance for your headspace. I get into what burnout is, how to overexpose yourself to your calendar in order to normalize "busy" and offer tips to continue growing while cutting back on overwhelm -- It's a fine line. If you liked this show, please subscribe, share & leave a 5-star review! Allison is giving away 3 copies of her Way Betterment Guide this week: To enter: Follow Allison on Instagram, share this episode or any Instagram post of hers you love in your stories, tag her in your story (private accounts, take a screenshot & DM to Allison) and that’s it. Winners will be sent a copy of The Way Betterment Guide & announced on her stories 10/16/23. Follow if you're a book nerd like me! -- @peoplelikeusread ‘Friend to Friend’ Advice Submission or email us here: [email protected] Follow Allison on Instagram  @the.allisonjames Theme music by The Brook & The Bluff