You know that feeling when you’re creating … and everything else seems to fall away? You hit your stride, and you’re simply yourself—immersed in a moment of beauty? Satsuki Shibuya sees creativity as a gateway to the spiritual soul, an opportunity to cut through the noise and connect with the vulnerable part of yourself that is open and fluid and fully present in the moment of creation. Satsuki Shibuya is an artist and spiritual thinker based in Los Angeles. Her work is grounded in the idea of bridging the gap between the tangible and the unseen, and Satsuki’s watercolors explore the themes of nature, energy, and everyday life. Based on intuition and spirit, her work seeks to cultivate peace and harmony—and offer an appreciation for the world we all share. Satsuki is also the author of Moment, a book featuring poems in English and Japanese accompanied by a collection of ethereal watercolor paintings. Today, Satsuki joins me to discuss the physical crash that led to her creative clarity. She explains the value in honoring your own pace, sharing the point system she uses to work with her energy and avoid burnout. I ask Satsuki about the tension between running a business and doing work that aligns with your principles, and she speaks to the idea of creativity as a gateway to the spiritual soul. Listen in for Satsuki’s insight on the value of audience engagement over social media numbers and learn her #1 piece of advice for aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs. What You Will Learn The physical crash that led to Satsuki’s creative clarity How to harness your gifts by honoring your own pace The value of taking a sabbatical for inspiration and rest How Satsuki developed a point system to conserve energy How to take business seriously without letting money become the driving force Why social media numbers are less important than audience engagement How Satsuki generates business through reputation and relationships Satsuki’s insight around creativity as a gateway to the spiritual soul The signs that led Satsuki to create the book Moment Satsuki’s advice around self-publishing and crowdfunding Satsuki’s guidance for aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs Connect with Satsuki Satsuki’s Website Satsuki on Instagram Satsuki on Twitter Satsuki on Facebook Satsuki on YouTube Satsuki on Pinterest Connect with Beth Beth’s Website Beth on Instagram Beth on Pinterest Beth on Twitter Local Milk Blog Local Milk on Facebook Email hello@localmilkblog.com Resources Mentioned Moment by Satsuki Shibuya Tonic Site Shop Showit