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Q: Hi Felicia,   I am currently an independent contractor at a place while the owner is gone for a few years. I am wondering how I could market myself without interfering with the owner's business, and how she markets her place? I have access to a free website, but she has a website. I don't want to step on the owner's toes and how she wants to run things, but I would like to generate some business for myself that would be able to follow me when I do start my own practice. A

How do you know when something is finished? When you've done all you could or should do? I really had no plan when I started this piece, as per usual with most of my art. I just followed this tiny nudge inside my heart to take one step at a time and see where it led. It started out being all about creating something fun and new, while drawing stronger and clearer boundaries. As it's come closer to being finished, I can see that it's also about finding new ways of looking at

Q: Dear Felicia - I am preparing to start my own practice and begin marketing my services. However, I want to save myself as much pain and heartache as possible when it comes to promoting myself. I have a limited budget, so every penny must be spent well. Before I begin I'd like to know the most common marketing mistake massage and spa professionals make so I can avoid doing the same thing myself. Thanks! ~ Ready For Success A: Dear Ready - Though there are certainly plenty

I'm always looking to try new things with my art. With the recent gift of several canvases of the same size, I am planning to try a multi panel piece. I have a few ideas and decided to try one out with some of the paint that came with the canvases. Below is a test design done on rejected printer paper. As I sit here and look at it, I wonder why I didn't put it on a nicer paper to start. Why didn't I have the confidence that the practice piece would be good enough to save or f

Q: Dear Felicia – How can I best find or hire mobile help for on-site events or outcall services? What are some questions I need to ask or items to request (such as testimonials, etc.)? Are there any specific concerns I should have? I’ve never hired anyone for this kind of position and at a bit of a loss. ~ Mobile Spa Owner A: In general, this is no different than working with any other independent contractor or employee. Follow the same screening practices you would for a

Last week, I was honored to be a part of the 2nd Primrose Night Market hosted by Se7enbites and Smoke & Donuts in Orlando, FL. It was a fantastic experience for so many reasons.🌟 For one thing, it's awesome to see two powerhouse restaurants join forces to create something so special. I love the fact that, in addition to promoting themselves, they bring in local food trucks to highlight other chefs and create a fun culinary adventure. (I got to try a delicious Cambodian so