Working with Rahti has finally changed my approach to doing my artwork.   Rahti is always able to pull from her vast resources of knowledge--giving guidance, encouragement, and gentle admonitions if necessary.  She guides you with nuts and bolts-advise like having a family "business" meeting to more nurturing spirit-supporting tools.   Every pearl of wisdom is tailored to each specific person though most advise is eagerly embraced by all the participants. I cant stress enough how important it is to have a community of folks who are struggling with common difficulties and are able to support and encourage one another.  Having this group, with Rahti as our coach--rah rah! has meant making real strides in staying on track with my work.

Mari, Artist/Illustrator mari107@aol.com

*****

Rahti has not only helped me understand the importance of deadlines, she's helped me meet them! Rahti manages to be positive without being Pollyanna - she is funny, insightful and inspiring. She has the ability to help you value and believe in yourself, even when you’re feeling your least creative. Thanks to Rahti, I've finished lots of small projects and have finally started writing a novel. Most importantly, since working with Rahti, I've started writing consistently.

Jocelyn, Writer joc1400@yahoo.com

*****

A year and a half ago I was temping and finding I had no time to develop my career as a solo-performer and educator, and today I am fully immersed in my creative life.  With Rahti, I was able to create a plan for moving toward my career goals: I wanted to find a way to live as a teacher, solo performer and actor...and today, that is exactly what I do.  I believe Rahti's guidence put me on the right path; I highly recommend her!

Paul Ricciardi, solo performer/actor/teacher pgricciardi@yahoo.com

*****

Joining a Artist Mom Support Team has really helped me live up to my potential as both a mom and a freelancer. We have been meeting for two years. The group is run and guided by Rahti, and she does it with strength and clarity. These women have become a source of support that I can't
imagine being without. 

Giuliana, Actress

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I have been able to isolate and focus in on what is needed to approach my music with clarity. Helping to create the space and get back to the creative task at hand. A difficult undertaking when one becomes overwhelmed with the necessities of daily life. Rahti has helped me to become more directed, accountable and aware so I can fulfill the creative obligation I have with myself. No easy task. I recommend her to anyone who has the need to reclaim his or her creative self. Her methods are practical and transformational simultaneously.

 

Julianne Klopotic, Violinist/Performer/Composer JulianneViolin@ao.com

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At a very difficult moment in my life Rahti helped me to get organized, prioritize, reinvest myself in my work and make things move forward in my field.  Consequently, I had a solo show

 in The Netherlands which then snowballed into other shows.  I really appreciate Rahti’s careful and generous guidance.  She knows how to get to the center of it.

 

Caterina Verde

Visual Artist

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*****

 

When I started the coaching program, I was unable to focus on completing a rough draft of my novel. Checking in weekly with coach Rahti helped me prioritize what was most important to me and my writing. She also helped me by suggesting different strategies to realize my goal. End result? I have completed my rough draft and am confident my next steps will be supported by everything I have learned during the coaching process.