When Art Meets Marriage: Making it Work as a Couple in the Creative Industry

How can a married couple, both whom are aspiring artists, find their place as individual creatives AND grow together toward building a successful creative business?

Michael and Simonie Hugue have successfully overcome major challenges and insecurities, and are now building their creative business the right way. As long-time members of the God and Gigs community, have put themselves in a position to learn and grow from other creatives, and they have a story to share.

Michael is a visual and graphic artist, and his original concepts tie together socially conscious messages, popular culture, and his unique perspective on life. After struggling to find his footing between the commercial and artistic worlds, he has built up a respected reputation among his peers and has created quite a stir with his More than Art brand.

Simonie is an actress, writer, blogger and vlogger who has begun to grow her content and following with optimism and confidence through her personal brand, SimRenee Writes, thanks to the coaching and support of her God and Gigs community and her family.

Together in this episode, they share how their creative lives have merged with their marriage relationship, and how they have individually and collectively overcome the stumbling blocks that all aspiring creatives face.

They share key insights into the crucial moments that made their latest success possible - an art gallery event in Atlanta in which they sold several pieces - and share encouragement for any creative who wants to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

What you’ll learn from this episode

• How Michael and Simonie were drawn together through their shared creative interests
• How Michael overcame a serious setback that nearly convinced him to give up art
• How Simonie is learning the lessons from her God and Gigs coaching experience to expand her goals and move forward with confidence
• How both Michael and Simonie are now able to live out their dreams as full-time creative and how they are setting new goals and moving forward

Get Connected with Michael and Simonie

https://www.simoniehugue.com

https://michaelhugue.com

Links Mentioned in this Podcast Episode:

• http://godandgigs.com/2021training - Register for our FREE masterclass on the 3 crucial strategies you must apply in order to have MASSIVE SUCCESS as a faith-focused creative! Join the waiting list so you’ll be notified of the next scheduled class!
• GodandGigs.com/ToolKit - check out ALL of our most trusted and effective tools and resources for faith-focused creatives
• Godandgigs.com/grow - FREE trainings where you’ll learn how to build your online audience and connect deeply with those you are called to reach with your creative work
• Learn about The 4 Questions you need to ask before going Full-Time in Arts and Entertainment

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More About the God and Gigs Show

Welcome to The God and Gigs Show, the podcast for Christian creators who want to build a creator lifestyle that honors God and gives you the joy and satisfaction you've always wanted.

This isn't a show about hustle culture or chasing the next algorithm trick. We go beyond surface-level tips to talk about what it actually looks like to create from a place of faith — practical strategies for podcasting, content creation, and growing a creative business that lasts. You'll hear conversations about staying consistent without burning out. We also dig into finding your creative voice along the way, even when ministry, family, and work are all pulling at the same hours.

Whether you're just exploring your creative gifts, or you've been creating professionally for years, this show gives Christian creators practical tools and spiritual encouragement to fully embrace God's creative calling - at any level of skill or vocational ability. The goal is to help you create consistently and embrace God's will for your creative life without sacrificing your calling.

Your host and founder is Allen C. Paul — podcaster, musician, author, and speaker based in South Florida.  We started this show to help creators thrive in faith, business, and creativity through simple, practical solutions.

We'll cover questions like:

• How do I work in secular arts and entertainment without losing my faith focus?
• What does it actually look like to build a creative business as a Christian?
• How can I stay consistent with content creation without burning out?
• What's the difference between hustle culture and sustainable creative work?
• How do I find my voice as a faith-driven or creator?
• How can I balance ministry, family, and creative work?
• What are practical first steps to working as a Christian creator?

If you've been searching for honest conversations about faith and creativity,  keeping your family and relationships as your first priority, or how to build a business that honors your calling, you're in the right place. Join us every week as we help you become the creator you were created to be.

Connect with us on Instagram at https://instagram.com/godandgigs and learn more about the God and Gigs 360 community at https://godandgigs.com/membership.

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