Jodie King

Many of us remember the feeling of being a young child in art class. We can recall the early wonders of a paintbrush, the magic of making a mess. And we remember the one kid in class whose work always seemed to be exquisite, with enviable edges, gorgeous lines, and colors that inspired the teacher to hang it on the wall with pride. Jodie King was not that child.

Teacher, entrepreneur, and professional artist, multi-hyphenate Jodie never grew up expecting to see her art hanging on walls. Instead, her career spanned everything from managing restaurants to entrepreneurial pursuits, including starting an organic clothing company. When she finally returned to the canvas, Jodie found it impossible to leave. She has turned that passion for painting into her life work: empowering fellow artists to challenge their status quo and build creatively and financially fulfilling businesses.

Becoming an artist doesn’t have to mean a life of economic insecurity, though guiding people to a place of financial freedom is the driving force of many of her online courses. Jodie also believes in a deeper, more spiritual freedom that emerges when we use art as a means of expression. Jodie’s Art Biz for Rebels program not only lays the groundwork for artists to stop thinking of themselves as hobbyists and start identifying as professionals. It also assists them in developing their own 360- degree marketing plan. But the most valuable lesson has followed Jodie her whole life: true success comes from the inside out, from the stories we tell ourselves about what is possible.