In this week’s podcast, our host Charuka Arora sits down with Liz Lidgett, who is the founder and owner of Liz Lidgett Gallery + Design. As the two ladies sit down to talk about their career paths, they have an honest conversation on setting realistic goals, creating a kinder space for artists, and collecting art. Liz Lidgett began her art consultation business ten years ago, and since then, she has worked with artists, businesses, homes, and publications across the country. The reason why she opened her own gallery in the first place was because she was too passionate about the art world, and wanted to rectify the things she saw in it as problematic. For her, the art world is not just about the creating, selling and buying, but also creating a space for artists where they don’t feel limited. Most of all, she wants artists to feel respected and welcomed. While Liz grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, she later moved to Los Angeles, which is known to be the art hub. However, she felt that the work she wanted to do would do well in her own community. So, she started her own business in the Midwest which caters to artists from around the world. She was able to identify the things in the industry that she would not like to have in her own business, and now she brings the same passion and excitement to the table that she wants her clients to have. For Liz, her definition of success has changed over the year, and she loves to follow her dreams while being able to spend time with her kids. Liz’s experiences over the years have also provided valuable insights into the way she runs her business. For her, dealing with art and artists is not a matter of making a calculated decision, but rather the way she experiences art, and that’s why we need more people like her in the art world! So, tune in to this week’s podcast and listen to Liz Lidgett talk about how her passion for art drives her to be a source of inspiration for others! We are calling women artists from around the globe for our upcoming event, the “101 Art Book Contest", which aims to boost recognition, fame, and exposure for female artists. Submit your artwork .' We have another 'call for art' for our Studio Visit Book V.3, where selected artists will have a personalized spread of their work, and it will be juried by the renowned artist Rachel Burke. You can submit your artworks . Order Arts To Hearts Magazine #4 here:  Learn how you can UNLOCK YOUR CREATIVE POTENTIAL in 2023. Sign up for our FREE Mini guide & workbook. Check out the Arts To Hearts Shop at  Join ATH directory for women artists here:  Listen and subscribe on Apple  Artist Services: