In this inspiring, deeply personal interview, I speak with Bonnie Sales, an award-winning contemporary artist and illustrator.  We talk about her earliest recollections of being an artist, the first time she dared to call herself "an artist," and her unexpected journey to becoming the creative she is today.  We also tackle the upsides and downsides of following her passion, the perils of comparing your artistic work to that of others, the importance of giving yourself permission to create, and the process of creating a headspace for art.