The Art
of
the Possible
Creative Business Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits
Coaching and Curriculum Support
for Educators
Coaching and Classes for Artists, Makers and Creatives
About
Marie Schumacher
As an educator, arts entrepreneur, and long-time musician, I am dedicated to helping people find their creative voices and design lives that are deeply meaningful. Whether you're an artist, a teacher, an entrepreneur, or a nonprofit leader, we can work together to unlock your creativity and leverage it for your personal and professional growth. With backgrounds in education, psychology, organizational management, and the arts, I bring a unique perspective to our work. I've helped hundreds of people tap into their creative voices, finish artistic projects, develop strategic plans, produce curriculum, and move forward on creative goals that really matter to them. I offer a proven process that will empower you to dream, plan, learn, practice, and progress to the next level.
I’ve spent most of my career leading my own social enterprise and playing a management role within others. This informs my work as I help small businesses and nonprofits succeed. I provide organizations with:
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HR solutions
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short-term project management
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strategic planning and facilitation
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operational improvements
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team strengthening
I'm a teacher at heart, and I have worked with adults and kids of all ages, as a classroom teacher and as a teaching artist. While the bulk of my education work has revolved around music, I've also designed curriculum in Personal Development, Psychology, Parent Education, English for Speakers of Other Languages, Math, Science and Reading.
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I partner with teachers to lighten their loads and provide time and space for them to clarify purpose and vision. In addition to coaching, I provide research, slide preparation, and other time-saving services for you, so that you have more creative energy to share with your students.
Are you looking to tap into your creative energy and apply it to your artistic work, your career, or your life path? A little creativity coaching can cultivate a more intuitive and abundant mindset.
I work with musicians, artists, writers, and other creatives to help them leverage their confidence, manage their projects, and move through the blocks and anxieties along the path. I also offer sessions in singing, songwriting, arranging, recording, and performance.
Amy G,
Writer, Teacher,
Curriculum Designer,
Visual Artist
“The monthly meetings of my “Year of Art” group have been a nourishing place to return to, a regular time to check in on my progress on various creative projects, and a time to connect with and be inspired by the insights of other artists. I’m amazed by how many gems of insight have resulted from these meetings, and the ways these insights have moved me forward in my creative pursuits. I come away from the meetings feeling energized, inspired, and with clarity about next steps."
Jo Z,
Filmmaker,
Photographer, Storyteller
"My work with Marie over the past few years has been full of learning, fun, and personal growth compost. I went to her for creativity coaching, and the right side of my brain exploded! She helped me to see the possibilities in the various creative activities that I wanted to explore. She also helped me to understand that my creative work is a feasible part of my life’s journey."
Mar W,
Songwriter,
Poet
“Marie is a careful and empathetic listener and she knows how to inspire, support, and bring out the artist. I leave our sessions fortified emotionally and artistically. She really is gifted and generous. She changed my life.”
