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Life as a Creative
Diary-style notes from a neurodivergent creative and entrepreneur—ADHD, anxiety, depression, and all the messy, beautiful overlap of art and business.
The Overwhelm Curve: Managing Creative Entrepreneur Burnout Before It Hits
Entrepreneurship is a high-energy game. Creativity is, too. Put them together, and you’ve got the recipe for brilliance—but also for...
Sauvé MacBean
Oct 303 min read
Finances, Fears, and Freedom: Money Management Tips for the ADHD Creative Entrepreneur
Let’s be real—most creatives would rather talk about literally anything else than money. New ideas? Yes. A fresh project? Absolutely....
Sauvé MacBean
Oct 233 min read
How to Turn Your ADHD Superpowers Into Business Strengths
When people talk about ADHD, the focus is often on the struggles—distraction, forgetfulness, unfinished projects. But as a creative...
Sauvé MacBean
Oct 161 min read
Managing Your Network Without Burning Out (From the ADHD Creative Lens)
Networking is essential for growing your career or business, but let’s be honest—it can be exhausting. Between industry events, social...
Sauvé MacBean
Oct 23 min read
Why Go for Grants? A Guide for Artists in Canada
When I first started my music career, the idea of applying for grants felt like navigating a maze blindfolded. What even is a grant? Do I...
Sauvé MacBean
Sep 243 min read
I’m an Artist, Not an Entrepreneur: How to Freelance Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Being an artist is a calling, not a career choice. But if you’re trying to make a living from your art, congratulations—you’re also a...
Sauvé MacBean
Aug 203 min read
When My Brain Has 47 Tabs Open: A Week in the Life of a Creative (Who Also Runs a Business)
Some mornings I wake up a composer. Other mornings I wake up a grant strategist with 47 browser tabs open in my head . On the best days,...
Sauvé MacBean
Aug 203 min read
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