Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Rachel D. Vancelette—art advisor, strategist, and author of Own Your Worth—on how creatives can reclaim their value, heal from burnout, and navigate the art world with integrity. Rachel shares her personal journey through extreme burnout, autoimmune illness, and spiritual disconnection, all while leading major art institutions. She unpacks how saying “no,” finding sanctuary in art, and writing her book became transformational tools. This episode is a powerful reminder that creativity isn’t a commodity—it’s a lifeline. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to produce or perform, this is a conversation worth tuning in for.

About the Guest:
Rachel D. Vancelette is a global art advisor, creative strategist, and author of Own Your Worth: The Artist’s Guide to Selling with Purpose and Power. She’s led some of New York’s top galleries and curated cross-industry projects at the intersection of art, tech, and fashion. Her mission is to help artists find their voice, price their work with confidence, and break free from the myths of the “starving artist.”

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout often hides beneath outward success; healing begins with honest self-inquiry.

• Reclaiming worth as a creative involves unlearning the pressure to say “yes” to everything.

• Writing, reflection, and boundary-setting can become spiritual practices.

• Social media metrics can distort artistic value—your voice is more than a like count.

• Artists must embrace entrepreneurship and price their work as a sustainable business model.

Connect with Rachel Vancelette:
Website: www.vancelette.com
Instagram: @vancelette
Email/DM via website or Instagram for collaborations or to learn more about her upcoming projects.

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