In this reflective solo episode, Victoria shares three powerful themes to carry into the new year—focusing on what’s within your control, separating your worth from external validation, and embracing the natural rhythm of success. She invites artists to shift from waiting for opportunities to creating them, to value their work beyond sales or recognition, and to trust that momentum always returns.

Through journaling, reflection, and small intentional actions, Victoria encourages artists to reconnect with their long-term vision and step into 2026 with clarity, confidence, and renewed creative energy.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City–based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Victoria shares a personal breakthrough in her art practice, shifting from textured, atmospheric paintings to ethereal watercolors, and reflecting on what this transformation has taught her about creative evolution, self-trust, and flow. She invites artists to release the fear of change, follow their intuition, and allow their art to evolve alongside their inner growth.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

Instagram: @visionaryartcollective + @newvisionarymag

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Kat Ryals joins us on the podcast to share her journey as both an artist and co-founder of Paradice Palase, a NYC-based artist-run space dedicated to building a more accessible and sustainable art world. Kat opens up about her recent solo exhibition in New York City, her creative process, and how she balances her dual roles as artist and arts organizer. With deep insight and honesty, she offers guidance on finding the right residency opportunities, nurturing your practice, and reimagining what success in the art world can look like.

Here’s what we discuss:

• How to know which artist residency is right for you

• Kat’s experience with her recent solo exhibition in NYC

• Insights into her artistic process and the evolution of her work

• Balancing life as a practicing artist and co-founder of paradice palase

• Building community and creating opportunities for emerging artists

• Kat’s vision for change: helping artists make a living doing what they love

About Kat Ryals

Kat Ryals (b. 1988) holds a BFA in Photography from Savannah College of Art and Design and an MFA & Adv. Certificate in Museum Education from Brooklyn College. She has shown her work nationally, including recent two person shows at Elijah Wheat Showroom (2023) and Ortega Y Gasset Projects (2022), in group exhibitions with ChaShaMa (2020, 2021), Ortega Y Gasset Projects (2019), and The Wassaic Project (2018, 2019, 2023), and in solo booths at SPRING/BREAK Art Show (2020, 2022). She has also attended residencies at the Studios of Key West (2025), Museum of Arts and Design (2024), Wassaic Project (2017, 2019, 2022), ChaNorth (2019), The Peter Bullough Foundation (2021), and received a Fellowship at the Vermont Studio Center (2018). She is a 2022 Joseph Robert Foundation grant recipient, and has been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, White Hot Magazine, Artnet, Forbes, and Hyperallergic. Originally from Arkansas, she lives and works in Brooklyn, NY.

Website: katryals.com / paradicepalase.com
IG: @kitsch_witch /@paradicepalase

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Garrett Klein joins us on the podcast to pull back the curtain on the gallery world and share how artists can build strong, sustainable careers. As co-owner of Massey Klein Gallery in NYC’s Lower East Side, Garrett bridges the perspectives of working artist and gallery director, offering clear, compassionate guidance on studio visits, selection criteria, and the evolving art market.

Here’s what we discuss:

• What galleries look for: voice, art-historical context, and consistency over time
• How to prepare for studio visits (and the questions that make them count)
• Writing about your work to sharpen vision and articulation
• Defining “success” together: artist–gallery expectations and goals
• Navigating today’s gallery landscape and building resilient practices
• Practical timelines for exhibitions, marketing, and press

About Garrett Klein

Garrett Klein is an artist, curator, and the co-owner of Massey Klein Gallery in New York City, which he founded with his wife, Ryan Massey. The gallery represents emerging and mid-career artists and is a proud member of NADA. Drawing on his background as a practicing artist and years of gallery experience, Garrett mentors artists one-on-one and leads educational programs that demystify the gallery side of the art world—helping artists strengthen their writing, presentation, and strategic planning.

Website: masseyklein.com
IG: @masseykleingallery
Mentorship/Webinar: info@masseykleingallery.com

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Author, psychologist, and emotional-wellness strategist Dr. Yanina Gomez joins us on the podcast to explore how artists can overcome fear, self-doubt, and rejection by cultivating self-compassion and emotional awareness. Together we dive deep into the inner landscape of the creative process—where mindset, self-trust, and personal growth meet artistic expression.

Dr. Yanina and I discuss how to identify limiting beliefs, release perfectionism, and reframe comparison, offering practical tools to help artists stay grounded, resilient, and connected to their purpose.

Here’s what we discuss:
• The connection between mindset, creativity, and emotional wellness
• Recognizing and reframing limiting beliefs
• Moving from self-criticism to self-compassion
• Shifting from perfectionism to progress and presence
• The power of journaling, gratitude, and awareness
• Facing fear and rejection with courage and clarity

About Dr. Yanina Gomez

Dr. Yanina Gomez is an author and mindset and emotional wellness strategist with a PhD in psychology, specializing in the Internal Family Systems model (with a focus on shame, anxiety, and depression), as well as cognitive and behavioral psychology. For over a decade, she has walked alongside creatives and women entrepreneurs, helping them turn their toughest emotional roadblocks into powerful springboards for growth and confidence.

She develops practical wellness resources and tools to help creatives and women in leadership quiet their inner critic, reframe self-sabotaging thoughts, and step fully into their God-given potential. Her work bridges psychology with everyday strategies, empowering her audience to live and lead with clarity, resilience, and confidence—both in life and in business.

Dr. Yanina is the author of Moms Don’t Quit: How to Influence, Empower, and Stay Connected with Your Teen in a Noisy World and the lead author of Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully! The Artist’s Wellness Journey to Confidence and Success. Her most recent book, Today’s Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential, is already being celebrated as a timely and transformative guide for creatives seeking balance, courage, and renewed purpose in both their personal and professional lives.

Website: www.dryaninagomez.com
IG: @dryaninagomez
Podcast: Inside Edge: Mindset & Emotional Wellness for Women Entrepreneurs
Books:
• Today’s Working Artist: Weekly Mindful Reflections to Awaken Your Potential
• Crush Self-Sabotage & Live Fully: The Artist’s Wellness Journey to Confidence and Success
• Moms Don’t Quit! How to Influence, Empower, and Stay Connected with Your Tween or Teen in a Noisy World

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In this episode, Victoria reflects on her journey as a full-time entrepreneur and artist, sharing the importance of cultivating self-love, self-worth, and value to build a sustainable creative career. She discusses the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the power of surrendering control, and practical tools like journaling and daily drawing challenges to stay grounded and consistent.

Victoria also opens up about her personal journey toward self-partnership and prioritizing wellbeing, emphasizing how affirmations and self-trust can transform your creative confidence. She encourages listeners to give themselves permission to feel worthy, connect with their higher self, and embrace progress over perfection on the path to artistic growth and success.

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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As we wrap up Season 2, Victoria reflects on the power of self-promotion and why showing up for your work, especially on social media, is a vital part of building a sustainable art career. If you’ve ever struggled to share your wins or felt hesitant about promoting your work, this episode offers honest insight and empowering encouragement.

Victoria also shares news about her very first pre-recorded workshop, now available as a self-paced course:
✨ Artist Statement & Bio Workshop

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Victoria J. Fry is a New York City-based painter, educator, curator, and founder of Visionary Art Collective, New Visionary Magazine, and Warnes Contemporary. She has supported hundreds of artists through exhibitions, publications, and mentorship.

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Curator, consultant, and founder of The Artist Advisory™, Marina Press Granger joins us on the podcast to celebrate Issue 14 of New Visionary Magazine, which she curated. In this inspiring and expansive conversation, we dive into the topic of manifestation—specifically how artists can use it as a tool to align with their dreams and creative visions. Marina and I share how we’ve each used manifestation in our lives and careers to call in clarity, courage, and major milestones, and we offer practical, grounded advice for artists looking to do the same.

Here’s what we discuss:

• How to use manifestation as a tool for creative alignment
• Common myths about manifesting—and how to approach it with intention
• The relationship between mindset, clarity, and momentum
• How Marina and I have each used manifesting to bring our visions to life
• How artists can call in dream opportunities from a place of inner trust

About Marina
Marina Press Granger is the founder of The Artist Advisory™, a New York City-based consulting firm offering career guidance to visual artists, galleries, and art-minded businesses. With nearly 15 years of experience working in NYC galleries and museums, Marina has curated numerous gallery exhibitions and art fair booths. She holds a BA and MA in Art History and uniquely incorporates the Principles of Classical Chinese Feng Shui into her work to support the success of her clients.

Marina’s work has been featured in Forbes, The Art Gorgeous, The Art Zealous, Time Out New York, and more. She was born in Kyiv, Ukraine, and has lived in New York since 1991. Her intention for this issue is to spotlight the power of creativity to shape not only artwork—but also our lives and futures.

Website: theartistadvisory.com
IG: @theartistadvisory

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