Your Courageous Life

Carmen Torbus, rocking the mic. Photo by Casie Photography.

Carmen Torbus is a mixed-media artist, supporter, speaker–and Across Mediums interviewee! She interviewed me awhile back for her Inspiring Minds and I really enjoyed her questions–and I became curious to know how she would respond to them. So I asked if she would allow me to ask her the same questions that she’s using for her Inspiring Minds series, and she said yes. Here we go…

1. Will you tell us a little about yourself and the inspiration behind what you do?

Kate! Thank you so much for turning the tables and interviewing me. I’ve recently escaped the corporate world and I’m super excited to say for the first time ever that I’m a full time creative entrepreneur. I’m an artist, author, inspiration maven & cheerleader for creative entrepreneurs. There is nothing I love more than hearing someone say, “I’m so inspired right now!” so following my dream of creating a business focusing on empowering creative women to get fired up about their passions really fires me up! I love sharing knowledge and helping others see just how awesome they are!

2. What inspires you more than anything else in the whole world?

Oh my gosh, inspired people just rock my socks off! People that are passionate about something and following their dreams get me so fired up it’s ridiculous! Love, love, love inspired people!

3. What is your big dream? Yes, the BIG one! The really, super big, pee your pants when make it happen dream. The one you feel a wee bit nervous saying out loud. Yep, that one!

My biggest dreams keep evolving and expanding! Right this minute, there are three. (Hold me.) My biggest, scariest, pee my pants when I make them happen dreams are:

• Develop and launch an empowering and inspiring, self-discovery, powerhouse course/seminar/extravaganza of sorts for creative dreamers.
• Create a coaching/consulting/conspiring program for creative women and begin taking clients that are ready to get excited about their lives and take action toward the life of their dreams.
• Start speaking to audiences of creative people. I’m a cheerleader at heart, so the idea of cheering, mic (or megaphone perhaps) in hand, for creative people makes me giddy!

I’m exploring the possibilities on all three fronts right now and I get super excited and become a ball of nerves at the same time just thinking about it!

4. Tell us how you’re going to feel when you make it happen!

Oh my gosh, like a million bucks! Empowered, inspired, pumped up, ready to take on the world, eager to continue on to see what the Universe has line up next for me and the people I work with! And eternally grateful.

5. What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail and fear didn’t exist?

I would speak up more often. I would ask for what I want and need more often. I would reach out to people I admire more often and share my ideas with them. And I would purchase or lease a large space near the beach to convert into a studio with space to hold classes, workshops and retreats, plus have an onsite gallery.

6. What’s next for you?

I’m finishing up my first book with North Light Books, titled THE ARTIST UNIQUE: Discovering Your Creative Signature Through Inspiration and Techniques. It will be available next Spring. I’m working on putting together some local art and self-discovery workshops. It’s really exciting to be able to commit more time to creating and expanding!

7. What are you working on right now that you could use some support and encouragement on?

Just taking this leap of faith in pursuing a creative career full time. It’s so exciting, yet really scary. The possibilities, opportunities and my amazing Support Squad (THANK YOU!) are keeping me motivated and inspired! So keep the cheers of encouragement coming!!! I appreciate it (and you, yes YOU!) so, so much.

8. What advice, tips, resources, and overall good-to-know information would you offer someone just starting out with regards to finding passion & inspiration and digging in?

Just begin. It really is as simple as that. And listen to and believe in the little nudges you feel along the way. Go with them, even when it’s scary. Reach out and ASK for help and support. Tell people exactly how they can support you. Don’t wait. Do it now.

9. Is there anything else you’d like to share?

Just that I love this creative community to pieces and I’m so grateful to be a part of something bigger than myself. It’s an amazing feeling.

10. Where can we find you online and what is the best way to connect with you?

You can find me on my website: www.carmentorbus.com

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/carmentorbus

Facebook Fan Page for my art and creative endeavors: http://tinyurl.com/fbfanct

Twitter: www.twitter.com/carmentorbus

The best way to connect with me is via email: carmentorbus AT gmail DOT com

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Thanks, Carmen!

This entry was posted on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 5:00 am |