Career & Mindset Coach for Performing Artists. I had 5 jobs at one point. I would literally wake up at 5 am, rush to some school on the Lower East Side, hand out worksheets to kids, head to Union Square, buy a dollar slice of pizza and a coffee, take a quick nap on a park bench, and then go work as a hostess from 4 pm to midnight. My take-home pay was barely enough to cover rent, groceries, dance, and acting classes. So, I discovered the glory of credit cards. On top of all of this, I was expected to show up wide-eyed and bushy-tailed to some audition only to have wasted my morning away because they were typing out at 10 am. For 2 years, I was desperately unhappy but I had no way of sharing this with anyone because we were all supposed to just love New York and be so thankful that we even have the opportunity to audition for a $250 per week non-equity national tour. In 2017, I literally recycled my headshots and resumes, applied to grad school to be a Spanish teacher, and worked part-time in public relations. Then my mindset changed. I was in debt and needed to make money so I started working full time and pursuing my art on the side…and now I’m out of debt and working as a coach to help other artists just like me. Artists who…. …want to make a living doing something they LOVE …want to build up their savings account …take ownership of their artistic career You Don’t Have to be Broke to be an Artist I serve creative artists who are tired of working their restaurant/coffee shop job and are looking for a more sustainable way to fund their creative careers. I'm deeply passionate about helping artists to avoid debt and find unique ways to generate income because that's my story. I believe that money is meant to be used as a tool to fuel our artistic career - not a roadblock. Artists who work with me can expect to have their money mindset radically transformed. We will work together to create a unique plan and vision for your career that will allow you to find both financial and artistic freedom. As an artist myself (I have my B.F.A in musical theatre and am a singer/songwriter), I know the struggle. I believe that the artist community has been lied to about money and making a career in the arts. Are you ready to commit to showing up for yourself and your art all while also not having to worry about paying your bills? If this sounds like you, head over to my website (www.katgaffney.com) to snag a free call with me. I believe in you, artist, and I want to help you find the space in your day-to-day to do your favorite thing: create.