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Tune into this inaugural episode of The MFA Podcast where host Marina Granger speaks with her tarot reader and spiritual mentor - NY Times Bestselling Author Margot Berwin. In this episode, Berwin speaks about how artists can use the tarot for guidance and how she cultivated her success. You can learn so much from this episode and from reading her best selling book, Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire, which was translated into 40+ languages! Connect with Margot Berwin on Instagram:  www.Instagram.com/MargotBerwin Connect with Margot Berwin on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@margotreadstarot7115 Follow The Artist Advisory on Instagram: www.Instagram.com/TheArtistAdvisory Work with Marina Granger: www.TheArtistAdvisory.com      

Seeing other artists post their wins, getting featured, or posting their work at Art Basel Miami Beach? It's easy to fall into FOMO and start second-guessing your own path. Maybe you've even seen a "Top 10 Artists" list and wondered, why not me? In this episode, we're reframing comparison—so you can return to your power, reconnect with your purpose, and remember: there's no such thing as the best. Only your best.

Tune in as host Marina Granger speaks about the recent "white glove" Sotheby's Auction (white-glove means that everything sold and the auctioneer is given a pair of celebratory white gloves after the auction) - it was a huge success! Learn what it means for you as a living and working artist today and what it means for the Miami Art Fairs.  Want to join Marina in Miami?  There's only one spot left for The Miami Experience this December 6 + 7.  Learn more and register at: https://manifestingforartists.com/miami    

In this episode, I share a personal story about being in the room with Taylor Swift and her inner-circle at a party—witnessing what it's like when people don't just admire someone, they believe she is the world. I talk about how Taylor's presence shifted the energy around her and drew admiration, attention and amplification in a way that transformed the environment. From that vantage point, I dive into the science of how our expectations of someone—or how someone's peers expect of them—change outcomes. Specifically, we explore the Rosenthal Effect (also known as the Pygmalion Effect): when high expectations generate better performance. I unravel how proximity to greatness can recalibrate our own self-expectation, how being surrounded by people who believe in you multiplies your capacity, and how you can intentionally cultivate this dynamic for your success. Whether you're an emerging artist, creative professional, or anyone who's ready to stop playing small and start being seen—this conversation is for you. We'll unpack lessons you can apply today: how to enter rooms where you're seen as the world, how to shift the expectations around you, and how to lean into the science behind "when they think you belong, you can belong." Tune in for real-life insight, mindset shift, and science-backed inspiration to step into the version of you who already has the success you're after. Join Marina for upcoming events at Warnes Contemporary: https://www.warnescontemporary.com/events  

In this heartwarming episode, Marina Granger sits down with author, curator, and broadcaster Kate Bryan to talk about her new book, How to Art — a friendly, funny, and deeply human guide to understanding and loving art. Together, they explore how to bring the art world down to earth, replace intimidation with inspiration, and rediscover that warm, fuzzy feeling that great art can spark in all of us. Because the truth is: you already belong in the art world. 💫 Get the book anywhere books are sold.  Marina also shares a bit about her upcoming Miami Art Week Experience — an immersive, two-day journey through art fairs, private events, and energetic activations designed to help artists align with their next level. To join Marina this December in Miami click here: https://theartistadvisory.com/miami Tune in, feel seen, and fall in love with art all over again.  

Stuck on the "struggle bus"? Join Marina Press Granger as she speaks about how to break free from cycles of resistance and scarcity so you can step into flow, alignment, and the artist you're meant to be. Interested in working with Marina 1:1? Learn More + Apply Here: https://theartistadvisory.com/vip-11 Connect with Marina on Instagram: @TheArtistAdvisory

Join your host Marina Granger as she speaks about how you can navigate the art fairs during Armory Week...or any art week...as an artist. If you're not in NYC - there's a special message for you at the end of the episode too! Interested in the one day retreat this Saturday, Sept 6? Visit www.theartistadvisory.com/nyc to learn more and register Want to win a 1:1 session? Send your screenshot (rules at the end of this episode) to Marina on Instagram; www.instagram.com/theartistadvisory      

Join Marina on this episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline for a heartfelt update on her life and The Artist Advisory. Marina discusses navigating loss and death, her summer, as well as the upcoming art week in New York City.    Want to join Marina on Saturday, September 6 for the NYC Art World Insider Experience? Sign up here: https://theartistadvisory.com/nyc Follow Marina on Instagram: @TheArtistAdvisory

Tune into this meditation where you access the version of you that already has what you desire & ask them for guidance on how to get what you desire.    ***Do not do this meditation while driving or operating heavy machinery***

This is a re-air of last year's Lion's Gate podcast. This year, we also have a mercury retrograde during this time. So - make sure you listen to how to use the benefits of mercury retrograde. ***There is no event at the FORMah today. The event mentioned in this episode was in 2024.

Join Marina Press Granger  in a powerful conversation as a guest on Art & Cocktails with the incredible Ekaterina Popova! We dive into the deep mindset shifts artists need to move from feeling stuck or unseen to becoming magnetic, visible, and in control—regardless of what the art market is doing. We talk about how to reframe fear, redefine success, and use tools like gratitude, social media, and manifestation to create real momentum in your career. If you've been waiting for a sign to take your power back—this is it. Inside this episode, we explore: • The mindset shift that helps artists stop playing small • How to take ownership of your visibility and growth • What's actually happening in the art world—and how to rise above the noise • Social media as a spiritual and strategic tool • Daily practices that help you embody your next-level artist self This is one of those episodes you'll want to come back to again and again. Let it light a fire in you. 🔥 Visit TheArtistAdvisory.com to learn more & follow @theartistadvisory on Instagram

In this special crossover episode of The Artist Advisory Hotline and The New Visionary Podcast, I join forces with Victoria J. Fry—podcast host of New Visionary Podcast and Editor-in-Chief of New Visionary Magazine—to celebrate Issue 14, The Manifestation Issue, which I had the honor of curating. We get personal about our own manifestation journeys and share the exact step-by-step framework artists can use to manifest aligned success—whether that means more visibility, gallery shows, or simply more peace in the studio. This episode is for the artist who's ready to stop spinning their wheels and start aligning with the version of themselves who already has everything they desire. ✨ Tune in to learn: The power of forgiveness and intention in your creative practice How to shift your energy to become a magnet for aligned opportunities Our go-to manifestation rituals (that actually work) Why manifestation isn't about hustle—it's about alignment This episode is a love letter to the dreamers, visionaries, and artists creating a future that feels as good as it looks.   Get Issue 14 here: https://www.visionaryartcollective.com/magazine/p/new-visionary-magazine-issue-14   Follow Visionary Art Collective on IG: https://www.instagram.com/visionaryartcollective

Feeling stuck in worst-case-scenario thinking? In this 7-minute mini mindset reframe, Marina Granger invites you to shift your inner dialogue. If you're going to spend energy imagining what could go wrong, it's only fair to consider what could go right. Tune in to reprogram your mindset, invite better outcomes, and start living in alignment with possibility—rather than fear. This episode is perfect for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs who want a quick reset and a powerful tool to stop spiraling and start manifesting.

It's Practically Magic: How Artists Step Into Confidence + Clarity What if everything you've been dreaming of for your art career isn't actually that far away — it just requires one shift? In this episode, I'm sharing how artists go from stuck and second-guessing to clear, confident, and collectible inside The Artist Academy™. You'll hear from real graduates who rewired their mindset, positioned their work with purpose, and stepped into a new level of visibility — without selling out or burning out.   If you're ready to feel magnetic, show up with certainty, and finally get seen by the right people...   ✨ Visit JoinTheArtistAcademy.com to learn more and enroll. Enrollment closes on May 15 at NOON PST. 2 spots left.   Because your art is powerful — and it's time the world knew it. 🎨

In this special Earth Day episode, host Marina Press Granger speaks with artist Marie McKenzie about her powerful connection to kelp—one of the planet's most vital (and overlooked) ecosystems. What began as a fascination with kelp's environmental role led Marie to face a deep fear of the ocean. Through learning to freedive, she now paints mesmerizing underwater vistas of kelp forest canopies as seen from beneath the surface. This episode is a tribute to the healing power of nature, the courage to dive deep (literally), and the role art can play in honoring the Earth. 🌿 Learn more about Marie: MarieMcKenzie.com 🌊 Follow her on Instagram: @MarieMcKenzieArt To learn more about The Artist Academy, visit JoinTheArtistAcademy.com