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I help Artists grow profitable businesses via workshops, mentoring & community.
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This is a different kind of message today.

I’ve been thinking a lot about the world we’re living in… how fast it’s shifting, how loud it feels, how tech-heavy everything is becoming and what that means for people like us.

After spending a few days at Web Summit, surrounded by thousands of AI founders hustling for a piece of the future (and yes, some of them are creating incredible life-changing work)… something hit me hard.

Creatives are not on the edges of society.
We are the infrastructure holding it together.

Every painting, product, poem, garment, mug, melody, photograph or spark of imagination is the emotional backbone humanity leans on, especially now as the world becomes more automated, more AI-driven, more disconnected.

You are not a “nice extra”.
You are not a hobby.
You are not optional.
You are essential.

But I know it doesn’t always feel like that.

And here’s the part that keeps me awake at night:

When creatives feel undervalued, underpaid, unsupported and under-confident, we become quiet.
Easier to overlook.
Easier to control.
Easier to underpay.
It has worked that way for generations.

Just like women were kept out of rooms where decisions were made, creatives have been kept out of the rooms that shape culture, policy, and opportunity not because we lack value, but because a quiet creative sector is easier to ignore.

And why?
Because we hold soft power.
The power to influence hearts.
The power to connect people.
The power to shift culture.

Maybe that’s uncomfortable for the people who prefer the world to stay linear, predictable, and controllable.

Doesn’t this explain why you still feel like:
you don’t belong
you shouldn’t ask for more
you’re “lucky” to get anything
your work is less than
you should shrink, apologise or stay quiet

It’s time to change that.

I’m doubling down for you, and for the sector.

I want to help build the strongest, most confident creative sector Ireland has ever seen.

A sector where you feel supported, not alone.
Confident, not doubtful.
Proud, not apologetic.
Paid, not drained.
Empowered, not barely surviving.

Until my last breath.
Always in your corner

#keepcreative
Tara x

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What a great start to a weekend.... could be even better with a pot of our Irish Cream Biscuit Bites. Available in the biscuit isle of Pettits and Supervalu across Wexford and Wicklow. Stores.

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If Summer is failing you lately with lots of rain and miserable gloomy days, this is for you… a bunch of colourful SLACF reusable periods pads to brighten up your day, afternoon, evening and mood! YEAHHHHH!!! 😃

… because even on those days when you’re feeling meh, looking at your pretty pad, always brings you some kind of happiness, soooo…. do your math 🤪
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Eeeeeeek .... well I just did a thing ... I've never been in a published podcast before. Sarah Eva Manson, her dad Andrew Manson and mum Attracta Manson made me so very welcome to join them in a conversation about what it's like to be a late emerging artist negotiating, what is to me, the new and mysterious land that is the Irish Art Scene. This is part one of our conversation ... do pop over to the Ballrogan website (Linkin.bio) to give it a listen, and while you are there you will find many more episodes to enjoy.

A very big thank you to this wonderful family of artists for their welcome and warm conversation.

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So proud of this! Join me 11 am this Thursday 8th July (Irish time) for The Flower Meaningverse. Nominations from @biscuitcommunity and @guidingyouhomeholistics and all things flower meanings #flowersreels #languageofflowers

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So delighted to be a part of this wonderful conversation, with an amazing family of artists. I thoroughly enjoyed the discussion, and learned from their wealth of knowledge and experience. Thank you so much Sarah, Attracta and Andrew for making me feel so welcome.

We talked about how to navigate the art world with a starting point at any stage in life. With so many avenues to express yourself, it can be overwhelming but it can also be very beneficial.

Join the Ballrogan mailing list to get a notification when the interview is ready. https://mailchi.mp/7eb8486781a5/mailing-list-ballyrogan

While you're waiting why not have a listen to some previous episodes? https://ballyrogan.com/podcast

You can find my work at www.mariajordanoreilly.com

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Hey Guys, I was delighted to be invited to speak with Tara @biscuitcommunity today on her #fridaytakeaway. We had a fun conversation about transitioning working 9-5 to running your own creative business.. Pop over for a listen!

Key Takeaways from today’s call:

🌸Give yourself an hour a week to learn or up skill.
🌸Spend some fun time dreaming of what that dream would look like day to day.
🌸Just start!
🌸Be a planning nerd, to reach that dream!

Catch her every Friday, next week she’s talking to @thecurlymarketer who is gonna drop some gold on How to Create A Marketing Strategy!
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SLACF is celebrating 4 years of Ecofriendly, Colourful, and freakin’ AMAZING Subscription Boxes!
We are so proud for being the very FIRST Handmade Independent Bizz in Ireland to launch a Subscription Boxes for Period Pads and Sustainable Underwear.
How cool is this!!!!?

Thank you so much to all my FABULOUS customers and friends for keep supporting my business and my dream!

And thank you to all the local and international designers, illustrators, crafters, small and big businesses, who have collaborated with me through the years to make each monthly box so very special!
Love you a lot!
Stef xx
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I am obsessed with nature it's hard not to be having grown up in remote Wicklow the garden of Ireland with over 20% Forest coverage my favourite place to be is deep in the woods I'm really interested in Forest bathing and colour combinations I love the natural colours of the earth and I find myself being influenced by these and enjoy trying to mimic these in my work. #linkinbio #obsessedwithnature #wicklow #artist #artistlife #gardenofireland Wicklow artist at powerscourt waterfall

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Yes! It's only 2 days until Pre-Launch 10% discount offer is over.
Then the live launch on Friday!

I had lots of comments on how I tied my hair like this the other day? So here you go. You know by now that during the week you almost always see my hair tied back.. Cause I couldn't be bothered styling every day 🤣🤣. Well Scarf to the rescue when u have a zoom, or just wanna feel unbelievably great in a minute! Check out the video 👆

Thank you all, it's going so well I've only a few left in the limited offer. The discount only runs until midnight tomorrow 😲
Link in bio for discount and to view.

Happy Wednesday!
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Some days are tougher than others.
Some days it feels like you can’t breath, because you’re overwhelmed with feelings and emotions.
Some days, it’s like you can’t get anything right…

Start a new day by putting your Positive Pants on, and see what happens! 🙌💪💞
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