Welcome to the first episode of season 4 of Arts to Hearts Podcast! This week, our host Charuka Arora has invited Ki Smith where he talks about running a business in the art world and how he managed to open his own gallery. This inspirational episode contains some heartwarming stories that Ki shares with the audience, all of which demonstrate how we must do everything in our power to make things happen! Ki Smith, who was born in New York, is the owner of Ki Smith Gallery and also the co-founder of Apostrophe NYC. Ki shares with us his childhood and how he was able to choose this career path in the art industry. From working in galleries as a teen to opening his own gallery in 2019, Ki’s journey definitely inspires other artists who want to start their own business. Despite all odds, Ki was able to manifest his dreams into reality by his willpower and determination. Even when he couldn’t afford to rent a place, he constantly found ways and means to make it happen, even if meant selling artwork worth $50000 in five days. For Ki, being an artist is something he chose, and for that, he is grateful. He was able to become a successful entrepreneur by working for it. He is a strong believer in pushing your limits and taking risks when you can. After all, it is with such a mindset only that an artist can hope to grow, otherwise, s/he can risk being stuck in the same place for years. Something that stands out from Ki’s interview is that he didn’t wait for opportunities to knock on his door, rather, he went and explored any avenue that could be advantageous to him. Our podcast with Ki was so instructive, that we’ll be releasing it in two parts. So tune in to this week’s episode, and don’t forget to follow up next week to learn more about Ki’s inspirational life as an entrepreneur!   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: