Artist, curator, educator, and founder of The Art Is the Next Level, Sergio Gomez joins Victoria for a candid conversation about sustainability, boundaries, and staying grounded in an increasingly distracted world. Together, they reflect on how intentional routines, self-awareness, and thoughtful decision-making can help artists avoid burnout while continuing to grow creatively and professionally.

Here’s what we discuss:

How morning routines and grounding practices create a buffer against overwhelm, and why they need to be personal, flexible, and enjoyable
Navigating distraction, digital fatigue, and the constant pull away from creative work in a screen-driven culture
The power of intentional boundaries, including Sergio’s “add and subtract” rule for protecting time and energy
Reframing success through self-reflection, accountability, and aligning daily choices with the highest version of yourself

About Sergio-

Sergio Gomez is a visual artist, gallery director, author, and podcast host known for his large-scale figurative abstraction paintings and charcoal drawings that explore the cycles of life. Based in South Florida after years in Chicago, his work has been featured in over 45 solo exhibitions across the U.S. and internationally in museums in Romania, Italy, Mexico, and Vienna, as well as in over 150 group exhibitions worldwide. He is the Director of Exhibitions at the Zhou B Art Center and founder of 33 Contemporary Gallery, curating over 100 exhibitions, including the renowned National Wet Paint MFA and National Self Portrait Annual. Sergio co-founded Art NXT Level®, a coaching platform for artists, and hosts the popular Art NXT Level podcast with 375+ episodes. As co-author of Crush Self-Sabotage and Live Fully!, he empowers artists to build sustainable careers.

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Protecting Your Energy: Sustainability, Focus & Creative Longevity as an Artist with Sergio Gomez