The talented woman featured today will tell you that art curating "found her" recently. But I'll tell you that I met her a few months ago and I truly believed that she had been curating art galleries all over the world for many years. Today's Bohemian Biz Spotlight Mary Roy is a sweet soul who has a great eye for design, art, and her gallery Loft 204 (which just happens to be across the hall from me...how lucky am I?) is always filled with beautiful pieces that somehow always seem to reflect her spirited yet quirky personality. Check out her spotlight and show her some free spirited love!
I won't ask your age, but
what was your favorite t.v. show to watch
growing up?
I Love Lucy! Reruns, of course.
What or who gave you the
courage to start a business?
Unequivocally,
God.
Out of all the creative
businesses you could have chosen to start, why did you choose an art gallery?
First,
it chose me. I acquired it from a friend, but I was drawn to it as a jumping
off place for me to invest in people who create, or who desire to create.
Lots of people want to be
their own boss for obvious reasons, however they don't understand that it takes
a great deal of commitment, and hard work. What's your work day like and
how do you stay focused?
My
work day is doing double duty as a graphic designer and gallery owner. I have
to set up systems for myself in order to stay focused. For instance, I allot 15
minutes each morning to transfer ideas from my "capture tool" into my
calendar. I try to put things into categories and then categories into
timetables. It can sound complicated, but it is the only way I can stay focused
and not get overwhelmed. Read "Getting Things Done." Having a life
coach helps too!
How do you find the strength
to persevere when the challenges seem to outweigh the rewards?
I
get on my knees. It sounds corny, but honestly, I cannot do this by myself. God
has to be in it.
What inspires you?
People.
Art. Music. Books. Friends. Words. Letters. Mostly, I am inspired by people who
want to create.
What's your go to wine when
it's time to unwind? :)
Wine
or Whine? ha ha. I love the red or white Lambrusco from Trader's. Also the
Menage a Trois red.
Most people who want to start
a business don't know where to begin...any suggestions?
"Starting
On A Shoestring," "Getting Things Done," "Duct Tape
Marketing," and hire a coach.
When it comes to the following words, what
advice would you give?
Work: Have integrity in every way.
Self: Be who you are and love who
you are being.
Life: Enjoy the process.
Love: Love the unlovely.
Friends: Always be loyal.
I define a Bohemian Spirit as someone who
is free, unique, and unafraid to make her own stamp on the world. Why are you a Bohemian Spirit?
I
rely on my artistic instincts and allow them to lead me in my choices, my
friends, my decision making in business and my personal life.
Mary
Roy
Loft
204
I curate a
contemporary art gallery, consign local functional art in my gallery store and
design and manage creative workshops in the gallery space. I am also a
freelance graphic designer.
{Wanna be in the Spotlight? Email: bohemianspiritjewelry@gmail.com}
Mary I really enjoyed this interview. Besides you being planted in your faith, I also LOVE your statement "Love the unlovely" which is one of the hardest things to do. Keep up the great work girly!
ReplyDelete"First it chose me." I love that. I'm hoping something choose me too in the near future. This was a great interview.
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