Barbie the Welder: The Art of the Business and The Business of Art

“I’m only as good as the last thing I did, that’s the only thing that matters to me”

Is it the Art of the Business or The Business of the Art?

Today, the tale of a woman who started her trade career in a vocational program for auto mechanics then found her passion as a self-taught welder.

Listen for the aha moment when Barbie knows its not just something she made, it’s art. Now, she believes all tradespeople are artists.

Do you guys know Barbie has pieces in 15 different countries worldwide?

She’s not the type to tell you how to live, but as a community, she believes we need to honor our skills by making sure we’re compensating part for our time.

Michelangelo might have had a small army of sculptors under him but, not Barbie. Her creations, her hands! We get into some cool mentors in this one!

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