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Yi Qing Gan: Turning Art into a Thriving Business
- 2024/09/26
- 再生時間： 1 時間 26 分
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In this episode, Yiqing, a graphic designer and illustrator, shares her journey and experiences in the creative industry. From a young age, Yiqing had a passion for drawing and reading, but initially neglected her art to focus on academics. However, she eventually pursued graphic design as a career choice due to its practicality and commercial aspects. Yiqing faced challenges and uncertainties, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, but she persevered and started her own design studio. She emphasizes the importance of being present, enjoying the journey, and not giving up on one's dreams. Yiqing also discusses her love for vibrant colors and expressing herself through her art. As an entrepreneur, she experiences a different lifestyle, with the freedom to manage her time and make her own decisions. Yiqing shares her experiences with burnout and how she has dealt with it throughout her career. She talks about the different types of burnout she has experienced and the societal and personal pressures that contribute to it. Yiqing emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and self-care in overcoming burnout. She also discusses the benefits of therapy and how it has helped her navigate through her quarter-life crisis. Yiqing shares her insights on balancing her roles as an artist and an entrepreneur, and the importance of being business-minded in order to succeed. She encourages taking action and making choices that are within your control to overcome challenges. In this conversation, Yiqing and Andrew discuss the importance of self-love and feeling complete before seeking love from others. They also talk about Yiqing's struggles with cash flow and the dilemma of expanding her business. Yiqing shares her proudest achievement of listening to her intuition and pursuing her passion as an artist. She reflects on the biggest lesson she learned, which is that not everything is romanticized and that beauty can be found in chaos. Find Yiqing Here: Yiqing's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yiqinggan/QuirkyQing's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quirkyqing/ Our Website: https://www.00journey.com/ Find Us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/journeyas00s/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Journeyas00s X/ Twitter: https://x.com/journeyas00s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/journeyas00s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/journeyas00s 00:00 Introduction of Yiqing01:10 Yiqing's passion for drawing and her journey towards graphic design03:03 The decision to pursue graphic design and the practicality of the field07:01 Starting her own design studio and the challenges she faced09:07 The birth of Quirkyqing and the importance of branding11:14 Taking the leap of faith and becoming an illustrator17:02 The turning point in Yiqing's journey and the creation of her popular phone pouch19:03 The growth of Quirkyqing and the importance of community21:41 Managing finances and the challenges of being an entrepreneur25:32 Embracing vibrant colors and encouraging self-expression27:01 Lifestyle changes and the realities of being an entrepreneur29:21 The luxury of time and the importance of work-life balance30:26 Overcoming burnout and maintaining mental well-being32:39 Navigating Burnout: Strategies for Overcoming Pressure36:25 Balancing Creativity and Business: Artist-Entrepreneur Dilemma59:21 Quarter-Life Crisis: Taking Action and Making Choices for Personal Growth01:04:58 The Struggle of Business Expansion01:06:24 Outsourcing and Maintaining Quality01:07:07 Balancing Work and Life as an Entrepreneur01:08:54 Listening to Intuition and Pursuing Passion01:09:52 Taking Risks and Being Brave as an Entrepreneur01:15:19 Finding Like-Minded Friends Music: Election Time, Funky Brass Instrumentals for Podcasts and Quiz Games - by Kjartan Abel.Visit https://kjartan-abel.com/library to find free music for your next project.This work is licensed under the following: CC BY-SA 4.0 Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International.