I help creatives focus on what fuels them
BOOKS
✧ Discern your creative calling:
Identify the gifts you’re meant to do.
✧ Build confidence:
Believe in your abilities and stand by your strengths.
✧ Develop resilience:
Let go of the fear of failure and bounce back from adversity.
✧ Hone your focus:
Avoid distraction and keep moving forward.
✧ Achieve goals:
Get things done with a clear path ahead.
Who I help
Early to Mid-Level Solopreneurs
Already committed to their small business journeys, these artistic entrepreneurs are ready to take their craft to the next level. Unsure how to harness their abundance of ideas, they need help overcoming the overwhelm.
✧ The stylist who needs better visibility
✧ The writer who wants to become a better public speaker
✧ The graphic designer who doesn’t know how to strengthen his brand
Experienced Professionals
Armed with years of business expertise, these seasoned professionals desire to forge their own creative paths. Whether retiring to start an encore career or leaving an industry to freelance, they need a trusted partner to make the transition.
✧ The nonprofit executive who wants to write her memoir
✧ The creative director who is ready to consult
✧ The accountant who would rather be baking custom cakes
What I Offer
Virtual Coaching
I work one-on-one with creative individuals who need:
✧ Career counseling
✧ Brand clarity
✧ Productivity planning
✧ Decision making
✧ Mindset transformation
Virtual Speaking/Training
Perfect for conferences, corporate workshops, or community groups, I present virtually on the following topics:
✧ Intellectual Health and Wellness
✧ Executive Presence and Professionalism
✧ Personal Branding
✧ Signature Style
✧ Relationship Building
Writing
Get updates about my book-in-progress here.
Read my personal blog on the joys and perils of midlife here.
How I Do It
I help working makers and solopreneurs:
Acknowledge their Talents
Assert their identity as a creative; make known who they are
Maintain their Artistic Integrity
Protect who they are; follow their intuition; celebrate their uniqueness
Sustain their Inner Resources
Nourish their spirits; keep their creative wellspring clear and flowing; fuel themselves from the inside out
Revel in the Lifestyle of a Creative
Embrace the uncertainty; assert their independence; remain confident in their purpose
Why it Matters
Creative professionals are tuning forks… we hum throughout the day and night ruminating on ideas, picturing possibilities, and vacillating between confidence and doubt about our abilities. The world around us is a crop-laden field for the imagination. What we wear; our environment; how we communicate; how we rest... all feed our artistic growth and capacity. Our process is just as important as what we create.
As we produce, we allow ourselves to become depleted, or we learn to self-charge. With careful cultivation, we can harvest a lifetime of artistic inspiration.
We have the talent. It’s time to reap the rewards.
"Carrie was my consultant/partner for public relations content and branding guidance. Working with her was a life-changing experience for my art business. She introduced me to many wonderful people, and helped open many doors. Magic happens when Carrie McConkey is involved. I love her energy and positive vibes and I now refer to her as my ‘Carrie Godmother’!"
- Debbie Alley; Artist, Entrepreneur, Educator
"Where to start about Carrie's help on a marketing piece... First off, she listened, truly listened to what I was trying to accomplish and the importance of my brand and style of communication. Second, she asked questions. Third, she stayed in touch. It gave me confidence in her abilities and I felt as if she were truly part of my team. Last but not least, she DELIVERED! The content reflected my thoughts but with an added emphasis where it was needed."
- Karyl Morris, CEO/Founder; The Image Impact Group LLC, The Visibility Room
