This week’s episode is dedicated to all those who may be struggling to get started with pursuing their passion because of naysayers or those who were ever discouraged by others who didn’t believe in their pursuit. Studio 78’s guest this week, Ciara LeRoy, tells her story of about how she overcame familial expectations and academic discouragement to walk in her truth and pursue her lifelong passion of “creating beautiful things and telling stories.” Ciara’s inherited an appreciation for art that steered her away from a pre-med academic track to an unlikely journey to fulfill her desire to inject the world with beauty. After a few minor setbacks, Ciara began slowly introducing the world to her one-of-kind artwork, and after gaining traction, she launched her website PrettyStrange.Designs, to debut her custom creations. Ciara’s story can serve as inspiration and testament that being true to yourself “outweighs the perceived” benefits of playing it safe. Pretty Strange Design (Ciara Leroy) Web: prettystrange.designInstagram: @prettystrangedesign WHERE’S NACHE’ Website: nachesnow.comInstagram: @nachesnow Twitter: @nachesnowLinkedIn: nachesnow Podcast: Studio 78Facebook: studio78podcastPinterest: Tallook The post 21. Creating Art Within Reach + How to Grow a Side Hustle  appeared first on Nache’ Snow - Resources for Creative Entrepreneurs | Studio 78 Podcast | Entrepreneur, Maker + Queen of Side Hustles.