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“How do creative people make decisions?” This is the question that Sam Bennett, speaker and best-selling author seeks to uncover in her work as a career and life coach for creatives. Sam defines herself as an accidental entrepreneur - she fell into her work when she realized how many sensitive, creative people like her needed guidance to find the right path. She helps highly creative people tune into what they want to do, and get that work into the world. Though our predominant cultural message is “You can’t make money doing what you love,” Sam has made a living proving otherwise. For Sam, creative doesn’t mean artistic. Being creative is a natural interest, adeptness, or ability to solve problems in a certain area -- you can be creative as a plumber, a designer, or a database architect. Sam talks with host Vanessa Shaw about valuing your work, both emotionally and financially, and how her own struggle with depression and anxiety shaped her business and her corporate policies. She insists on the healing power of self care - whether that means sweating it out at the gym or buying an expensive pair of shoes that make you feel powerful. At the end of the day, she reminds us, “You are the engine pulling that train.”Quotes: “I started to succeed fairly early, mostly because I didn't know it was supposed to be hard.” (3:35)“Undercharging is a lie. You are misrepresenting the value of what you do.”“My personal beliefs become my corporate policies.”“Dealing with depression has made me a better entrepreneur because I don't wait to feel good to do things.”Links: Join Sam’s Mailing list here.Order Sam’s Books Follow Vanessa Shaw on Instagram Vanessa Shaw on LinkedInJoin The Million Dollar Group on Facebook Podcast production and show notes provided by FIRESIDE Marketing