#SmallBusinessSupport #CreativeEconomy #FutureOfArts #ArtsAndBusinessIn this episode of the Circuspreneur Podcast, host Shenea Stiletto sits down with Rachel Gomez, CEO of the ACE Chamber, for an in-depth conversation about leadership, advocacy, and the future of the creative economy.Rachel Gomez brings a powerful perspective at the intersection of arts, entrepreneurship, and community building. As CEO of ACE Chamber, she works closely with artists, small business owners, and cultural leaders to strengthen advocacy, access, and economic opportunity for creative professionals.This episode explores what it really means to support artists beyond the stage through policy, infrastructure, and intentional leadership. Together, Shenea and Rachel discuss how chambers, creative organizations, and artists themselves can collaborate to build sustainable careers, stronger communities, and a more resilient arts ecosystem.Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, arts advocate, or policymaker, this episode offers a grounded, forward-looking look at how we move the creative economy forward together.