# 108. Funding Your Dreams Through Art: Lessons from Artist & Explorer Natasha Cross

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Published: 2025-11-07T00:01:14+00:00
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In this episode, Paige chats with London-based artist Natasha, a painter, traveler, and creative soul who has lived in places like Cambodia, Chile, and Bolivia. Natasha shares how she’s built a life led by curiosity and courage - from funding her first art trip to Cambodia through pre-selling a body of work, to returning home and creating each piece for a solo exhibition.Together, Paige and Natasha talk about: Turning your art practice into a tool for exploration and connection How travel shapes creative voice and perspective The magic of thinking outside the box to fund your art dreams Balancing motherhood, art, and adventure Finding joy (and grounding) through community online and across the world Paige also shares a behind-the-scenes look at recording Paige’s Pod on video for the first time using Riverside and all the lip gloss, laughter, and arm movements that come with it.✨ Connect with Natasha on Substack: Adventurous Art & Artist Toolbox ⭐️ If you loved this episode, leave a review and share it with a creative friend!

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