Residencies for Artists: Hype, Hope, or Help? S5E17
In this episode, Charuka sits down with Beulah Van Rensburg, co-founder of a quiet and inspiring artist residency in the French countryside. They talk about carving out time to create while juggling life's responsibilities, why artists often feel guilty stepping away, and how being around other creatives can rebuild confidence. Beulah shares her journey from exhibiting around the world to building a space where artists can breathe, work, and feel supported. If you've been dreaming of taking time for your work or wondering when it's the "right moment" to do something for yourself, this conversation will feel like a gentle nudge to say yes.
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Artists, Collectors, and the Myths That Divide Them | S5E16
In this episode of Arts to Hearts, Charuka talks with Delia LaJeunesse about helping people find art that suits their space and values, how social media affects artists, and why collecting can be more meaningful and approachable than most people think.
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Why Artists Must Keep Speaking — Even When It's Hard | ATH Podcast S5E15
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, host Charuka speaks with artist and community builder Diana Weymar about how her Tiny Pricks Project turned simple stitching into a global act of expression. They talk about making art in uncertain times, how creativity and activism can meet, and why slowing down to make something by hand still matters in a world that moves too fast. Diana opens up about protest, grief, and the small daily choices that turn fabric and thread into a record of our times.
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Artists, Not Influencers: Marketing That Feels Like Art
In this episode of the Arts To Hearts Project, Charuka sits down with painter and educator Amirah Rahim for a warm, open conversation about what it's really like to be an artist today. They talk about how marketing has changed, why it doesn't have to feel forced, and how artists can share their stories in a way that feels natural. Amirah talks about the ups and downs of building a creative career, how she stays consistent, and the importance of rest and community. Charuka also shares her own experiences with loss, change, and finding new ways to keep creating through life's unpredictable seasons. It's a conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and a lot of understanding for what every artist goes through.
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How to Create When Life Feels Heavy | Emily Jeffords x ATH Podcast
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Charuka talks with Emily Jeffords about the real side of being an artist today. From losing momentum after personal loss to balancing family life and business, they share how art becomes a steady anchor through change. Emily opens up about creating safe spaces in the studio, simplifying the business side, and focusing on small consistent steps rather than chasing trends. This conversation is a guide for anyone trying to keep their practice alive while managing the many roles life demands.
How to be a successful artist? How to get over creative blocks? Best tips for creativity ? Finding a arts community that makes you feel at home? Building a thriving art business & studio practice?
Welcome to the Arts To Hearts Podcast.
A show where we take a peek into the hearts and lives of our favourite artists. From running a creative business & studio art practice to success mindset. Charuka arora talks with her guests about everything that goes behind into making a life & career that you adore as an artist.
Think of this as your happy hour with your favourite artists in your studio.
Hear charuka & her guests share the messy and the wonderful side of creating and living a heartfelt creative life, within and outside our studios. As you tune in, be ready to be inspired and encouraged.
I am your host charuka arora. An artist, designer, entrepreneur and founder of arts to hearts project.
Thank you so much for being here! Find more on www.instagram.com/artstoheartsproject/
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