An Artist transformed into a Confident Solopreneur 

Overview: Smita is an acclaimed miniature painting artist who desired to venture as a solopreneur to create original theme paintings. However, her attempts were unsuccessful for three years, causing significant stress and anxiety.


Challenge: Smita struggled with embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. She often felt anxious and stressed, tending to please others and follow their opinions instead of trusting her own instincts. Without a clear business plan or model, her efforts lacked direction, resulting in repeated setbacks.


Issues Identified: The main issues were:

  • Lack of a clear business plan and model.
  • Low confidence and self-belief.
  • Over-reliance on others’ opinions.
  • Self-limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs.
  • Absence of strategic direction.


Solutions that helped:

  • Conducted confidence-building sessions to help her reframe and shift her perceptions.
  • Addressed and worked on overcoming self-limiting and self-sabotaging beliefs.
  • Developed a solid business plan and model tailored to her artistic vision.
  • Generated and explored ideas for business growth and market penetration.
  • Provided continuous support and mentorship to ensure she stayed on track.


Outcome: Smita underwent a significant transformation. With increased confidence and a clear business plan, she successfully launched her original theme paintings. Her business attracted a dedicated customer base, leading to increased sales and recognition in the art community. Smita now enjoys a fulfilling and profitable solopreneur journey, driven by her passion and strategic approach.

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