How can a married couple, both whom are aspiring artists, find their place as individual creatives AND grow together toward building a successful creative business? Michael and Simonie Hugue  have successfully overcome major challenges and insecurities, and are now building their creative business the right way.  As long-time members of the God and Gigs community, have put themselves in a position to learn and grow from other creatives, and they have a story to share. Michael is a visual and graphic artist, and his original concepts tie together socially conscious messages, popular culture, and his unique perspective on life.  After struggling to find his footing between the commercial and artistic worlds, he has built up a respected reputation among his peers and has created quite a stir with his More than Art brand.  Simonie is an actress, writer, blogger and vlogger who has begun to grow her content and following with optimism and confidence through her personal brand,  SimRenee Writes, thanks to the coaching and support of her God and Gigs community and her family. Together in this episode, they share how their creative lives have merged with their marriage relationship, and how they have individually and collectively overcome the stumbling blocks that all aspiring creatives face. They share key insights into the crucial moments that made their latest success possible - an art gallery event in Atlanta in which they sold several pieces -  and share encouragement for any creative who wants to see the light at the end of the tunnel! What you’ll learn from this episode How Michael and Simonie were drawn together through their shared creative interestsHow Michael overcame a serious setback that nearly convinced him to give up artHow Simonie is learning the lessons from her God and Gigs coaching experience to expand her goals and move forward with confidenceHow both Michael and Simonie are now able to live out their dreams as full-time creative and how they are setting new goals and moving forwardGet Connected with Michael and Simoniehttps://www.simoniehugue.comhttps://michaelhugue.comLinks Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives GodandgTap to send us a text! Support the showJoin our Creative Community In our 360 Membership, you get focused encouragement, guidance, and training on how to thrive as a Christian creator. Joining gives you access to our exclusive app, workshops and community conversations, as we change from being creatively confused to creatively confident! GodandGigs.com/membership PODCAST MERCHGet God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? If so, please share your: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to help support God and Gigs with a donation! Want to be a guest on The God and Gigs Show? Send us a message on PodMatch, here!