Art is the New Wall Street
We were sold a specific version of success. Get the degree. Climb the ladder. Hit the milestones. For artists and creatives, that plan usually comes with a quiet cost: the slow shrinking of the thing that makes you you.
Art is the New Wall Street is a podcast hosted by poet and creative director, Morgan Short for creatives who are done making their art fit around their life and are ready to build their life around their art. Every month, Morgan talks with musicians, writers, photographers, designers, dancers, and others who made that shift. Honest conversations about what it takes and what becomes possible when you do.
The show covers creative identity, creative process, imposter syndrome, leaving inherited ideas of success behind, and what it actually looks like to build a more fulfilling life.
Art is the New Wall Street
Leave Your 9-5 to Light Up the World with Christiana Trapani
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Feeling stuck in your 9-5? Wondering if there's more to life than your daily routine?
Meet Christiana Trapani. A Ukrainian American with a marketing background, Christiana found herself in a decent job with a great team but felt a pull toward something greater, something that aligned more closely with her potential.
In this episode of Art is the New Wall Street, you'll learn all about how Christiana leaned into her calling, left her stable job, and launched her own ventures that are changing the world, one candle at a time.
This episode is for you if you:
- Often find yourself wondering if there's more to life than your current job
- Feel a strong pull towards doing something meaningful that makes a real difference
- Are curious about how small actions can lead to substantial impacts in the world
- Desire to break stereotypes and pave new paths in traditionally constrained roles
Listen in to hear about:
Christiana’s Leap of Faith into Entrepreneurship:
Hear how a routine commute to her 9-5 led to a life-changing decision to start Door County Delivered, and later purchase Door County Candle Company. Learn about the challenges of juggling two full-time roles and what it takes to fully commit to chasing your dreams.
Light and Hope for Ukraine:
Learn about the powerful campaign Christiana started with a simple video that exploded online, leading to over $1 million raised for Razom for Ukraine.
Candles Creating Change®:
Christiana didn't stop with one successful campaign. She built on that momentum to create "Candles Creating Change," where every purchase supports meaningful causes, from wildfire relief in Maui to earthquake support in Turkey. Discover how her candles are lighting up dark times around the world.
Real Talk on Entrepreneurship
Christiana opens up about the rollercoaster of running a business, balancing personal growth with professional demands, and the resilience needed to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
Breaking Down Barriers
As a woman in manufacturing, Christiana is shaping the future of female empowerment in industry. Gain insights into her efforts to dismantle stereotypes and inspire other women to take the lead.
Connect with Christiana and Follow Her Businesses:
Door County Candle Company
Door County Delivered
Luba Libations
Christiana Trapani on LinkedIn
Christiana Trapani on Instagram
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Keep creating, keep making art. Your art is a gift to you and to the world.
