The Business Side of Art: What Creatives Need to Know with Kelly Pelfrey. Episode 415

The Business Side of Art: What Creatives Need to Know with Kelly Pelfrey

Welcome back to Smart Girl Summer! Today, I’m sitting down with my coaching client and dear friend, Kelly Pelfrey—a wildly gifted artist whose work is as breathtaking as her story. I call her the modern Monet (even though it makes her blush).

Since we started working together, Kelly has tripled her income, discovered her creative rhythm, and built a business that honors both her art and her well-being. Her success is a reassuring sign that you can find a balance between passion and profit—you can have both.

So, if you’ve ever dreamed of making a living doing what you love without running yourself into the ground, this episode is for you. Get ready to hear how Kelly protects her peace, grows with intention, and turns creativity into not just a calling—but a thriving business.

Timestamps:

(08:40) – How Coaching Can Change Everything

(13:49) – A Simple Daily Structure That Supports Productivity and Peace

(20:18) – What’s Broken in the Art World (And How Creatives Can Lead the Change)

(22:30) – What She’d Do If She Were Starting Over Today

(25:51) – The Morning Routine That Fuels Creative Success

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Links to great things we discussed: 

• Kelly’s TV Art
• Kelly’s Song Recommendation – Psalm 90
• Kelly’s Book Recommendation – Here One Moment
• Kelly’s Product Recommendation – Donama Cervical Memory Foam Pillow
• Kelly’s Makeup Recommendation – MAC Pro Longwear Paint Pot
• Kelly’s App Recommendation – Every Dollar

Your books deserve more than a stray receipt or an old sticky note to hold your place. They deserve something beautiful—something meaningful. Enter these stunning Psalm Bookmarks from Little Things Studio.

These aren’t just bookmarks. They’re reminders. Truth-filled verses from the Book of Psalms woven into art you can hold in your hands. Whether you’re deep in study, lost in a novel, or just savoring a quiet moment, these bookmarks add beauty to every page you turn. So go ahead—beautify your library. Let scripture mark the moment. And carry words of hope wherever you go.

I am proud to co-own Little Things Studio, a wonderful woman-owned small business in Nashville, TN. We create each piece with great care and can’t wait for you to experience the love that goes into every item. Whether you visit our store or shop online, you’ll find that all our products are crafted with love right here in the USA.

I hope you loved this episode! 🎉

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xo,

Alli