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The MFA Podcast

The MFA Podcast

Marina Press Granger 94 Episodes Jul 9, 2026

The MFA Podcast, hosted by Marina Granger, founder of The Artist Advisory, offers practical business guidance and mindset tools for artists. Episodes blend insights from her experience as a New York City Gallery Director with certifications in hypnosis, EFT, Reiki, and Feng Shui. The show features solo episodes and interviews with mystics and art world experts, aiming to help artists align their inner vision with external success.

Episodes

How to Get Collectors to Value Your Artwork (So They Actually Buy It)
How to Get Collectors to Value Your Artwork (So They Actually Buy It) Jul 9, 2026 36:58 One of the biggest misconceptions artists have is this: "They asked for the price... and then disappeared. I guess they couldn't afford it." But after years working as a Gallery Director, I've learned that price is often not the real reason. More often, collectors simply haven't experienced enough value before they receive the number. Value comes first. Price comes second. In this episode, I'm sha
How to Step out of Overwhelm and into Overflow
How to Step out of Overwhelm and into Overflow Jul 5, 2026 36:34 When you're overwhelmed, everything can start to feel urgent. You have too many ideas, too many unfinished projects, too many things you think you should be doing—and instead of moving forward, you freeze. But overwhelm is not just a productivity problem. It affects the energy you bring into your studio, your decisions, your visibility, and the way you build your art career. In this episode, I'm s
What The Artist Academy™ Graduates Learned About Growing an Art Career
What The Artist Academy™ Graduates Learned About Growing an Art Career Jun 25, 2026 55:04 Unlock the secrets to transforming your art career — from mindset shifts to practical marketing tactics, this episode features real insights from artists who have been there and made progress. Listen as The Artist Academy™ Graduates Paula Borsetti, Julie Kavanagh, Deborah S., and Joy Tirade share their wisdom. If you've ever wondered whether investing in your growth is worth it, this conversatio
Should Artists Have Prices on Their Website...If They Want to Work with Galleries?
Should Artists Have Prices on Their Website...If They Want to Work with Galleries? Jun 14, 2026 36:47 Most artists wonder—should you hide your prices or be transparent? Marina Granger reveals the strategy that balances gallery relationships, direct sales, and online presence, transforming how you sell your work without risking your gallery partnerships. Imagine turning online inquiries into direct sales while maintaining control over your prices and reputation. This episode breaks down how to n
Embracing Creativity, Community, and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Ekaterina Popova
Embracing Creativity, Community, and Entrepreneurial Spirit with Ekaterina Popova May 13, 2026 47:16 Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ekaterina Popova, creator of Create Magazine and leader of the Create Collective community. Kat shares her journey from growing up in Russia, overcoming challenges, to building a thriving artistic and entrepreneurial career, emphasizing the power of community and mindset in success. Join the Create Collective:  https://www.createmagazine.co/collective
Q+A for Artists: About Getting Gallery Representation, Selling Your Work w. a Gallery, Why Collectors Buy, and How to Debut New Work
Q+A for Artists: About Getting Gallery Representation, Selling Your Work w. a Gallery, Why Collectors Buy, and How to Debut New Work Apr 30, 2026 37:05 Tune in as Host Marina Granger answers listeners' questions including: How does a Gallery Know You're Ready for Representation? What makes a Gallery confident they can sell your work? What motivates collectors to buy emerging artists? And, how to debut new types of work?   For more information visit TheArtistAdvisory.com  Follow @TheArtistAdvisory on Instagram Be the first to know when The Artist
Using the New Moon to Plan Your Art Career
Using the New Moon to Plan Your Art Career Apr 17, 2026 23:36 Tune in as Marina Granger blends the practical with the energetic reset of the New Moon in Aries. You can use this time to really shift your business. Marina gives you practical strategies to plan ahead of the next quarter - focusing on creating at least three pillars for your business as an artist.    Follow The Artist Advisory on Instagram:  www.Instagram.com/TheArtistAdvisory.com Learn more a
The Mindset of Motivation: A Conversation with Watercolor Artist Arline Mann
The Mindset of Motivation: A Conversation with Watercolor Artist Arline Mann Mar 8, 2026 46:41 What can fuel your fire as an artist? Sometimes, you just have to step right into it. Tune in as watercolor artist Arline Mann discusses her work and what motivated her to begin her career as an artist at the age of 63, and what continues to motivate her.  In a short time, Mann has since gone on to sell and exhibit her work with galleries and most recently have a solo museum exhibition at the Cu
Minisode: 3 Ways Alysa Liu Used Manifestation
Minisode: 3 Ways Alysa Liu Used Manifestation Feb 25, 2026 15:46 In this episode, your host Marina Granger speaks about three ways that we can see Manifestation in how Alysa Liu secured Olympic Gold. Being an excellent figure skater paired with her mindset, has us all thinking about her incredible energy...and that's manifestation! Marina discusses how The Law of Vibration, The Law of Divine Timing, and The Law of Attraction have played a role in Liu getting th
How Artists Can Work with the Tarot with Hothouse Flower Author and Tarot Reader Margot Berwin
How Artists Can Work with the Tarot with Hothouse Flower Author and Tarot Reader Margot Berwin Feb 8, 2026 55:17 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 Pl
Mini Episode: Your Best Is the Only Best
Mini Episode: Your Best Is the Only Best Dec 4, 2025 11:51 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.
The Sotheby's Auction: What it Means for Working Artists and The Miami Art Fairs
The Sotheby's Auction: What it Means for Working Artists and The Miami Art Fairs Nov 20, 2025 45:40 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

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