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Arts To Hearts Podcast

Author: Charuka Arora

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How to be a successful artist? How to get over creative blocks? Best tips for creativity ? Finding a arts community that makes you feel at home? Building a thriving art business & studio practice?

Welcome to the Arts To Hearts Podcast.

A show where we take a peek into the hearts and lives of our favourite artists. From running a creative business & studio art practice to success mindset. Charuka arora talks with her guests about everything that goes behind into making a life & career that you adore as an artist.
Think of this as your happy hour with your favourite artists in your studio.
Hear charuka & her guests share the messy and the wonderful side of creating and living a heartfelt creative life, within and outside our studios. As you tune in, be ready to be inspired and encouraged.

I am your host charuka arora. An artist, designer, entrepreneur and founder of arts to hearts project.
Thank you so much for being here! Find more on www.instagram.com/artstoheartsproject/
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In this solo Thanksgiving episode, Charuka talks about gratitude, the lessons this year brought, and her wish to stop shrinking when life asks for more courage. She opens up about loss, change, and the people who helped her through it. A gentle and real conversation to close out the year.
On this week's Arts to Hearts Podcast, young curator Natasha opens up about her journey in the ever-changing world of contemporary art curation. She talks about how the role of curators has evolved from traditional methods to more collaborative partnerships with artists. Natasha compares the art scenes in America and Paris and highlights how online galleries are changing the game for art access. She stresses the importance of forming real connections and crafting inclusive art experiences that speak to a wide range of people. Come along as we explore the challenges she encounters and her dreams for a more accessible and culturally vibrant art world.
This episode follows Katie Rodgers as she talks about what it means to take risks by being real in her work. After years in fashion, she chose to step away and start again in New Mexico. Katie shares how change tested her, what she learned about letting go, and why staying true to what feels right is worth the risk.
In this episode, Charuka sits down with Beulah Van Rensburg, co-founder of a quiet and inspiring artist residency in the French countryside. They talk about carving out time to create while juggling life's responsibilities, why artists often feel guilty stepping away, and how being around other creatives can rebuild confidence. Beulah shares her journey from exhibiting around the world to building a space where artists can breathe, work, and feel supported. If you've been dreaming of taking time for your work or wondering when it's the "right moment" to do something for yourself, this conversation will feel like a gentle nudge to say yes.
In this episode of Arts to Hearts, Charuka talks with Delia LaJeunesse about helping people find art that suits their space and values, how social media affects artists, and why collecting can be more meaningful and approachable than most people think.
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, host Charuka speaks with artist and community builder Diana Weymar about how her Tiny Pricks Project turned simple stitching into a global act of expression. They talk about making art in uncertain times, how creativity and activism can meet, and why slowing down to make something by hand still matters in a world that moves too fast. Diana opens up about protest, grief, and the small daily choices that turn fabric and thread into a record of our times.
In this episode of the Arts To Hearts Project, Charuka sits down with painter and educator Amirah Rahim for a warm, open conversation about what it's really like to be an artist today. They talk about how marketing has changed, why it doesn't have to feel forced, and how artists can share their stories in a way that feels natural. Amirah talks about the ups and downs of building a creative career, how she stays consistent, and the importance of rest and community. Charuka also shares her own experiences with loss, change, and finding new ways to keep creating through life's unpredictable seasons. It's a conversation filled with honesty, laughter, and a lot of understanding for what every artist goes through.
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Charuka talks with Emily Jeffords about the real side of being an artist today. From losing momentum after personal loss to balancing family life and business, they share how art becomes a steady anchor through change. Emily opens up about creating safe spaces in the studio, simplifying the business side, and focusing on small consistent steps rather than chasing trends. This conversation is a guide for anyone trying to keep their practice alive while managing the many roles life demands.
What does it take to go from dreaming about art to living fully in it? In this episode, Sonia Borrell shares how she started collecting, why she champions women artists, and how she turned her passion into curating museum shows. From her first purchase to lending works to major institutions, Sonia opens up about following instinct, building real connections with artists, and creating space for art in everyday life.
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora talks with Shaleen Wadhwana about building stability and growth as an art professional. From curating shows to navigating sustainability in the arts, Shaleen shares insights for artists seeking direction in today's creative landscape.
Former teacher turned artist, Kim Hamburg, joins Charuka on the Arts to Hearts Project Podcast to share how she began making art in her 50s, tackled imposter syndrome, balanced motherhood, and slowly found her way into the online art world.
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Charuka talks with illustrator Sarah Walsh about building a creative career that balances client work, side projects, and long-term goals. Sarah shares how she went from working in greeting cards to freelancing full-time, why she keeps her shop small on purpose, and how making zines opened the door to writing a graphic novel. Together, they break down the value of starting small, staying consistent, and keeping more than one lane open as a freelancer.
Polish artist Monika Marcheska joins Charuka to share her journey from animation to painting, exploring themes of memory, the sea, and the faces of women. In this candid conversation, she talks about balancing creative work with life's demands, the value of patience, and why staying true to your vision matters most.
In this episode, Charuka sits down with Australian painter and Boom Gallery co-director, Ren Inei, to talk about his journey from making art to creating a gallery space with his wife Kate. Together, they explore what it really takes to run a gallery, the balance between creative work and business, and the small opportunities that can shape an artist's path.
In this conversation, writer and historian Aanchal Malhotra joins Charuka on the Arts to Hearts Project podcast to talk about the stories hidden in everyday objects. From her own family's silence around Partition to her work archiving heirlooms in the Museum of Material Memory, Aanchal shares how objects become carriers of memory, intimacy, and history. Charuka adds her personal story of wearing her late mother's sarees, and together they reflect on how things stop being just "things" once they're infused with memory.
In this episode of the ATH Podcast, host Charuka Arora (founder of Arts to Hearts Project) sits down with Maria Brophy to talk about the real money side of being an artist — from pricing with confidence, selling art and prints, to making small but bold moves that actually build your dream career. If you've been wondering how to turn your art into a steady income without second-guessing yourself every step of the way, this is for you. No fluff. Just fundamental strategies and stories you can put into action.
Lizzie Glendonning takes us behind the scenes of her creative journey—from studying fashion to curating exhibitions and co-founding the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair. In this episode, she shares how she navigated unexpected career shifts, built a thriving art event from scratch, and learned to trust her instincts along the way. Her story is an honest look at the messy, rewarding reality of working in the arts, filled with lessons on visibility, creative risk-taking, and the slow, steady work of building something meaningful.
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Project, Bhargavi Gundala talks with Charuka about building The Art Space in Hyderabad, creating opportunities for emerging artists, and the importance of showing up even when you feel unsure. A must-listen for artists looking for support, community, and a fresh take on what it means to grow in the art world.
In this unplanned episode, host Charuka Arora returns to the mic after a long break, sharing where she's been, what she's been holding, and where she wants the Arts to Hearts Podcast to go next. It's not perfect — it's better. It's real, in the way that matters most.
In this episode of the Arts to Hearts Podcast, Charuka Arora speaks with Dawn Bouchard, KC Christmas, and Christina Cowan—three talented artists featured in our 101 Art Book: Floral Edition. They open up about their creative journeys, the love they share for floral art, and the real-life struggles artists face, from finding their style to managing the business side of things. It's a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about growth, passion, and the beauty of staying true to your artistic voice.
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