81. Financial Deep Dive: "How do you do what you do?"

The Mud Peddlers: Ceramic Art Behind the Scenes

81. Financial Deep Dive: “How do you do what you do?”

Lindsey and Donte go deep into the details of how they manage the financial part of their lives as working artists. From yearly income and where that income comes from to healthcare and retirement planning, these two mud peddlers invite you to see how they’re surviving and thriving* in this late-stage capitalist nightmare. Turns out the answer (if there is one) is more than time management skills and Lindsey’s bullet journal…

How do you reconcile the fundamental instability of existence with your desire for safety?...Yes…yes I’m serious, I would love to know how you do it…

Tell us in the comments or tag us using @earthnationceramics or @lindseymdillon!

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About Your Hosts

Lindsey M Dillon is an award-winning professional ceramic artist who makes mugs and creature sculptures inspired by history, folklore, and geek culture. They have been working in clay since 2007, and doing so professionally since 2014. Their supernatural powers haven't manifested yet, but it's ok, they’ll wait.

Donte of Earth Nation Ceramics is a professional ceramic artist and Youtuber with over 80k artists in his community, all helping each other grow through their ceramic art journey one step at a time. He also has a massive addiction to boba milk tea and anime.

Find Lindsey

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Find Donte

Website and online store – earthnationceramics.com

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