Comments on: The Art Biz ep. 28: Making a Living as an Expat in Paris with Marcus McAllister

By: Cherry Jeffs

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 12:10:57 +0000

It was almost spooky listening to this interview as I moved to Spain from the UK in the very same year as you moved to Paris, Marcus.

I loved the interview and definitely resonated with so much of what you said! (I’ll post a link to it on my blog next week.)

One thing that you didn’t mention, Marcus, that I feel had a big effect on my life in Spain, is the ‘license’ that being a foreigner in another country gives you to, in a sense, adopt another persona. I think it allows us to step into a version of ourselves that we might want to be, but have felt more inhibited about expressing in our own country and/or culture. That made it easier to claim my identity as an artist.

Now spending time back in the UK, I realise I’m a very different person than the one who left all those years ago and I know I’ve brought a lot of the ‘Spanish me’ back with me and, although it sometimes feels like a handicap, I know that really it’s an advantage as I’m more open and confident in my own skin, as well as having learned deeply that there is always more than one way to approach anything!

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By: Suzanne

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 01:21:25 +0000

Great thread of Sketchbooks through this interview. 🙂

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By: Rosanne

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 14:48:42 +0000

Really enjoyed this podcast with Marcus and appreciate his business tips and artist life insights. His courage and determination to move to Paris is inspiring, very bold. I love that he has so many sketch books. That is something I know I would benefit from doing more often. Aside from that, I love the jazzy music you use to open and close the podcast!

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By: Marcus McAllister

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 22:41:12 +0000

In reply to Sharon Wensel.

Hello Sharon, I’m happy that you connected with the podcast. I find it so important to remind myself that the best things come over time, after facing challenges. In fact it’s during the struggles that I can really see what’s important to me and where I need to go. My best to you in your work

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By: Marcus McAllister

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 22:35:54 +0000

In reply to Emily Millar.

Hello Emily! I’m glad you found the podcast helpful, and wish you the best as you settle into your new surroundings. It’s always hard to deal with changes, particularly while having to wait for the new, good things to manifest. Remember it takes time, so hold the faith in your choices–you got this!

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By: Thelma Blake

Fri, 31 May 2019 19:05:06 +0000

This was fantastic! So many ideas and worthy information for me. Now to grow and implement some of these ideas! Exciting and thank you so much for this pod cast!

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By: Sharon Wensel

Fri, 31 May 2019 14:15:22 +0000

Thank you. I feel sometimes I’m not seeing the struggle. I feel similarities in my life and Marcus’s, this made me feel better about who I am. Its ok to have struggle. It is not instantaneous success for all artists and if you have to struggle it doesn’t make you any less of an artist.
Thank you again!
Sharon Wensel

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By: Emily Millar

Fri, 31 May 2019 13:06:08 +0000

Alyson and Marcus, thank you for your wonderful podcast.
I, myself, have just moved from Toronto to Kitchener,
[Ontario, Canada] Its a fresh start but recently I’ve felt a bit stuck. I listened to your talk this morning and it inspired me!!! Im so grateful to you both. You allowed me to remember…I got this!
I loved hearing you talk about your intuition. I feel lighter and energized!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

All the best to you both,

Emily

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Fri, 31 May 2019 03:41:33 +0000

In reply to Karen Leso Hegglin.

That’s so great to hear, Karen. What did you learn from Marcus?

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By: Karen Leso Hegglin

Fri, 31 May 2019 02:32:41 +0000

Great podcast Alyson, thank you. Marcus shared some great insight. I always learn something from you or a guest.

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