S1 E39. Tune in for a powerful and uplifting conversation with Mona Lerch, visual artist & founder of Women Art United Movement. In this deeply personal episode, Mona shares her journey with postpartum depression and how painting provided her with a space to heal through this experience. Additionally, Mona tells us about her company and why she’s so passionate about supporting women artists worldwide. Here’s what we discuss:
1. What led Mona to transition from performing arts to visual arts, and how painting became a pivotal tool in overcoming postpartum depression.
2. The importance of trusting yourself and allowing your work to shift, evolve, and change.
3. Why Mona felt inspired to create a powerful global community to support women artists.
4. The clarity that comes with asking yourself, “does this part of my creative business bring me joy?”
About Mona:
MONA LERCH is a contemporary mixed media visual artist and entrepreneur residing in
Brno, Czech Republic.
In 2020, she began working towards creating a safe space for women artists to empower them in their journeys and increase their visibility through diverse art opportunities. Amid the world pandemic, she launched an international online platform Art Mums United dedicated to supporting other artist mothers and caregivers, and later Women United ART MOVEMENT. In 2023, the two platforms merged to create one powerful movement advocating for women in the arts.
In addition to organizing solo and group exhibits, Mona also coaches artists through her monthly membership, 1:1 sessions and online programs. She is the host of Women United ART PODCAST and Editor In Chief of Women United ART MAGAZINE, a quarterly publication that highlights extraordinary artists, inspiring industry leaders and remarkable art organizations.
Mona Lerch
Women United Art Movement
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