Idea to Income:
A One day
Creative Business Incubator
Come as an artist.
Leave as a creative entrepreneur.
You were never meant to keep your ideas to yourself
— and you were never meant to figure it out alone.
The business education creatives never got— in one day.
One day together.
A defined offer.
A clear path forward.
Saturday July 26th · 10am–4pm · Deep Ellum(Dallas)
*First 3 spots only. Closes July 3rd
You're not stuck because you're not talented enough.
You're stuck because nobody ever showed you how or what was possible.
You have a gift. Maybe it's painting, photography, ceramics, music, writing, or design. People tell you all the time how good you are.
But yet it's still just an idea.
Not because the timing isn't right. Not because you need one more sign. But because the bridge between your creative gift and actually making money from it has never been laid out clearly in front of you. And support was lacking.
That's exactly what this day is for.
And here's the thing nobody talks about — most creatives never had access to business school. And even if they did, those programs weren't built for them.
They weren't designed for the dancer who envisions more than a life of only performing, the painter trying to turn commissions into consistent income. Or the photographer figuring out what to charge. Or the ceramicist who wants to do this full time.
That gap is real. And it's exactly what Idea-to-Income is built to fill.
ONE DAY.
REAL CLARITY.
A DEFINED OFFER YOU CAN ACT ON IMMEDIATELY.
Idea-to-Income is a one-day creative business incubator — not a passive workshop, not a seminar. Think of it as the business education creatives never got, designed specifically for the way artists and makers actually think and work.
It's a hands-on, full-body experience where you do the work — in real time, in a room with other creatives, with guidance every step of the way.
By the end of the day you will have:
✦ Moved through the internal blocks that have been keeping you stuck
✦ Gotten clear on what you're building; who it's for and if it feels aligned
✦ Defined your first offer — whether that's a product, a service, or something in between
✦ Built a simple foundation so your creative business actually works
✦ Walked out with one immediate action step you can take this week
You'll leave with more than inspiration.
You'll leave with a plan.
*First 3 spots only. Closes July 3rd
HERE'S WHAT THE DAY LOOKS LIKE
MORNING — CLEAR THE PATH
10am — 12pm
Inner work first. Foundation building.
Move through what's been blocking you, get clear on who you are as a creative,what you desire, and arrive fully present.
MIDDAY — LUNCH + INTEGRATION
12pm — 1pm
A real break. Yummy food. Solid conversation. Some of the best breakthroughs happen when sharing a meal.
AFTERNOON — BUILD THE THING
1pm — 4pm
Now we build. Define your offer, name who it's for, and share it out loud in front of the room. That's when it becomes real.
Set the plan, determine next steps.
*First 3 spots only. Closes July 3rd
THIS IS FOR YOU IF...
✦ You've been sitting on a creative idea and don't know where to start
✦ You create significant & beautiful work but have no idea how to sell it
✦ You keep saying "I'll figure out the business side eventually"
✦ You're tired of being told to "just put yourself out there" without being shown how
✦ You know you have something to offer — you just haven't defined it yet
Whether you're a dancer, painter, ceramicist, photographer, musician, designer, or creative service provider — you have an offer.
It's simply what you put into the world and charge for. You might just not know what yours is yet. That's exactly what we're here to find.
*First 3 spots only. Closes July 3rd
Everything you need to know
✦ Date: Saturday July 26th, 2025
✦ Time: 10am — 4pm (arrive by 9:30am)
✦ Location: Imani Black Studios, Deep Ellum, Dallas
(Exact address shared upon registration)
*street parking available
✦ Includes: Lunch and snacks — taken care of, just show up
✦ Capacity: Limited to 10 people — intentionally intimate
✦ Investment: Early Bird $197 · Regular $247
*First 3 spots only. Closes July 3rd
All sales final due to limited capacity. If something comes up your spot can be transferred to a future Idea-to-Income cohort.
Come as An artist.
Leave as a creative entrepreneur.
EARLY BIRD ⭐️
$197
First 3 spots only
Closes July 3rd
Includes lunch + snacks
Limited to 10 people total
REGULAR
$247
Remaining spots
Includes lunch + snacks
Limited to 10 people total
HEY, I'M EMI.
I'm a movement artist, creative entrepreneur, and educator. I've spent years at the intersection of embodied leadership and creative business building.
I know what it feels like to have a real gift and no roadmap for sharing it with the world. I've been that creative — talented, passionate, and completely confused on the business side.
I built Idea-to-Income because I kept meeting brilliant creatives just like you. Full of potential. Short on structure, knowledge, and trust. Not because they weren't capable — but because nobody had ever laid it out for them clearly. And no support existed to help them make it happen.
But we are rewriting that story…
This is that day.
You got questions?
I’ve got answers…
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Yes — this is designed specifically for creatives just starting out. No experience necessary. Just bring your idea and a willingness to do the work.
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Your offer is simply what you put into the world and charge for. It could be original work, prints, commissions, workshops, a service, a performance or experience, or something you haven't named yet. We'll figure it out together.
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A notebook, something to write with, and an open mind. Lunch and snacks are provided. Wear something comfortable you can move in.
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Bring them all. Part of what we will do together is figure out which one to start with; determine which one is aligned. Focus is one of the most valuable things you'll leave with.
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Yes — parking details will be included in your confirmation email. Deep Ellum has street parking and nearby lots.
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All sales are final due to limited capacity. If something comes up your spot, it can be transferred to a future Idea-to-Income cohort.
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Maximum 10. This is intentionally small and intimate — you'll get real attention, real connection, and real results.
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Yes — please note any allergies or dietary restrictions in the form at checkout and I'll make sure lunch and snacks work for you.
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100%. Most people walking into this room feel the same way. That's actually part of the work — showing up anyway. You'll be in a room full of people who get it. We will work it out together.
YOUR IDEA HAS BEEN WAITING LONG ENOUGH.
Come as an artist. Leave as a creative entrepreneur.
July 26th · Deep Ellum, Dallas · 10 spots only