I used to associate the loudest one in the room being the most seen, heard, and respected. Of course, I eventually learned that's not true, quite the opposite actually. Silence is power. I started to listen more than I spoke. I would think over the ideas fully before voicing my opinions, and didn't offer them if I wasn't asked. The result? They wanted to hear my thoughts. They started actively listening to me - no interruptions and no interjections. They began to carefully consider what I had to say.

Visual Artists are not considered to be viable businesswomen, I have been able to, over the years, take that to a new space. Check it out : https://fortwaltonart.com/harriet-nix/. I have made more contacts/sales via in the simple internet than ever before. As far as goals for 2026, I wish to expand my shows into new, and bigger cities.