Episode 21

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25th Mar 2025

Emotional journey of creatives: the Kubler Ross Grief Cycle

Developed by psychiatrist Elizabeth Kubler Ross, the Kubler Ross Greif Cycle is a brilliant model described the emotional stages people go through following a loss. But what's this got to do with business?

In this episode of "From Creative Passion to Profit" titled "Emotional journey of creatives: the Kubler Ross Grief Cycle", we're exploring this remarkably relevant topic for creatives and freelancers: the Kubler Ross Grief Cycle.

You’ll get to learn about how this psychological model, originally crafted to define the emotional stages after personal loss, has practical applications in navigating the fluctuating, often unpredictable landscape of the creative business world.

We'll break down each stage—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—and offer real-world examples tailored to the creative freelance experience. If you've ever faced setbacks like losing a client or dealing with financial struggles, you'll find this discussion illuminating and perhaps even comforting.

Here’s a timestamped summary to guide your listening:

  • Introduction to the Kubler Ross model in business: 00:00:03
  • Denial and its implications for creatives: 00:01:03
  • Anger as a response to business disruptions: 00:02:22
  • Bargaining and its potential downsides: 00:03:13
  • How depression can impact creative careers: 00:03:58
  • Acceptance and embracing industry changes: 00:04:38
  • Conclusion and key takeaways for sustaining creative businesses: 00:05:22

Feel empowered as you learn to navigate these emotional stages, ensuring not just survival, but thriving in your creative journey. Join our community and explore our resources, like Budget Whiz, to dive deeper into financial management tailored specifically for creatives.

After this episode, you’ll have clear action points on staying resilient and turning your passion into a sustainable profit.


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Mahmood Reza

Hi, my name is Mahmood, accountant, educator and author of the book, I Hate Numbers !!
I actually love numbers and what they can do for my business – and every business - but I come across so many people who have a real fear of numbers/maths/accounts (and accountants), and therefore, their business struggles to survive, never mind thrive. If only they knew how to get a fondness and some kind of control of those numbers!
Why am I so passionate about all of this stuff I’m putting out into the public domain? It’s my belief that once you understand what your numbers are, where they come from, and what they mean, you can use them to make better decisions and ultimately make (or keep) more money. What every business owner wants, right?
The one thing I’ll always guarantee you, is that whether you’re the CEO of a global corporation, or a market stall trader in your local town, your numbers matter – and you simply can’t get away from them. This book is your chance to get them all in one place, face your fears, and start making those numbers work for you.