We recently connected with Abigail and Nicholas Graham and have shared our conversation below.

Abigail and Nicholas, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?

Since we were children, both Nicholas and I have has creative passion burning within us. When we met one of the major reasons we fell in love was based on the fact that we both had massive dreams that involved creating art, traveling, making music, and being an inspiration in the lives of others to help them realize they too can pursue a passionate lifestyle.

So for us, we have always known, but we just never knew where our creative desires would land us and what path would be the right one both individually, and us as a couple.

It started with us taking long vacations traveling around the US to go to music festivals. From there we met a couple that noticed our ambition and took us under our wing in an MLM business. We grew quickly and became leaders in the company and spoke in front of groups and stages sharing the importance of pursuing what you are passionate about in life.

That led people to come to us with questions about our ambition to go out and do what we want in life and that sparked our desire to start coaching people on our own and learning the ins and outs of personal branding.

We ended up growing word of mouth into a full blown marketing agency to help creators start and grow their brands. We started a blog to share tips, industry insights, and expert interviews. And we started going on PR tours to keep sharing our story and voice and the importance of turning the unique and inspiring things you love to do into how you make money!

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Hello, Hello!

We are Abigail & Nicholas Graham, digital nomads and creative entrepreneurs with a passion for creative living and brand psychology. 4 years ago we transformed our dreams into a lifestyle and begun traveling the world, following our passions for photography and music, and developed a business and a brand that empowers other creatives to do the same.

We have a mission to inspire creatives worldwide to live passionately and turn the unique and creative things they love to do into how they make money and we are committed to empowering creatives with the tools and connections they need to grow their personal brands and live authentic to their values and passions.

We have a vlog, blog, and instagram channel where we share travel content, creative inspiration, expert interviews from creatives who have monetized their passions, the secrets of growing your confidence as a passionate creator and to collaborate with brands that dare to inspire the world and empower our community of adventure seekers to pursue a passionate creative lifestyle.

Outside of our platforms we work one on one with creators, brands, and entrepreneurs to help them develop their brands. We help brands gain exposure and build trust with their ideal audience by creating comprehensive brand strategies. Our 5+ year background owning a branding + content agency, and working in corporate marketing gives us a unique perspective on how to truly connect and inspire through brand psychology and creative campaigns!

More than anything, we want the world to know that the creative passions that you have on your heart and mind are meant to be explored and can, if pursued with the right strategy, become the way that you live your life!

Our path is to empower yours!

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

To best support artists, creatives, and the cultivation of a thriving creative ecosystem in society, a fundamental shift in the collective mindset on the value placed on free thinking, art. and creativity in society is essential.

There is duality between the corporate and creative realms. An intersection between technology and creative innovation, as well as the similarities between science and experimenting with art. And there is a reason for that. History shows that all societal progress has been set in motion by free thinkers that thought of a creative solution to their modern day problems, dreams, and desires.

Society’s best innovations come from those who dared to think beyond normal confines and conceptualize ideas that didn’t exist yet. Innovation is sparked by creativity and we are empowering generations of creative entrepreneurs to break free from the haze and pursue their unique ideas and passions with the confidence that they have the ability to come to reality and be supported by people all over the world for years to come.

Society can best support these artists and creatives by promoting ideas and innovation in the corporate, technology, health, and education sectors, and continue to support platforms that allow creators to share their ideas and passions with widespread exposure.

Giving acceptance and support to the ideas and lifestyle of those who choose to be creative will contribute to a dynamic and flourishing creative ecosystem where artists can thrive and contribute to a more inspiring, diverse, and innovative world!

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

A huge aspect that non-creatives might find challenging to grasp about our journey is the inherent fluidity and spontaneity that comes with being a creative. Many people are conditioned to believe that success is achieved through a linear path, specializing in one field and sticking to it for an entire lifetime.

BUT, what they fail to realize is this mindset is what led the generations before us to lay on their deathbed and wish they spent more time living and less time working. Human nature is dynamic. And innovation is that passionate pursuit of creating what rises from our desires and dreams!

Society often encourages conformity and dedication to a paycheck over everything. The pursuit of passionate living is the opposite. It challenges the conventional thinking that success is created by strict discipline and stability and introduces the world of “Slash Culture.”

“Slash Culture” is the new trend of creators and entrepreneurs designing their life to encompass their many passions. With the right strategy, brand, and connections, you can successfully navigate multiple roles and pursuits.

We are travel content vloggers *slash* photographers *slash* models *slash* DJ’s *slash* podcasters and bloggers and with all of that going on I am still a realtor *slash* Nick is a music producer and there are STILL more things that we want to diversify into in life.

Your life is meant to be lived to the fullest and your passions and ideas do come to you because they are waiting to be created and they matter.

Success is not tied to a specific product or industry. It is actually based on the ability to get an audience to CONNECT with an offer and connections are built through an audience’s willingness to trust you and your ability to spark their desire to support your brand.

When your audience genuinely loves YOU, they become invested in your journey, and the specific product becomes secondary. This strategy enables us to seamlessly transition between our various creative pursuits, knowing that our audience will continue to support us because they believe in our passion!

The key takeaway for non-creatives is to break free from the confines of a single-track career mindset and recognize the incredible potential in slash culture and designing a lifestyle that supports sparking passion, adventure, and creativity.

Contact Info:

• Website: iamempath.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/iam_empath
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-and-abby/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSXMxXpC50B60aqu4eLeD-w
• Other: Website : Thecreatorhandbook.com

Image Credits
Black and white images : Shot by @gia.brucker edited by @iam_empath Image of us on a yacht for a wedding elopement photoshoot : Shot and edited by @heyjuliettjackson The remaining images are shot and edited by @iam_empath