Summary: BSL Insider Exclusive: Maria Brito of "Lifestyling By Maria Gabriela Brito" and author of "Out There: Design, Art, Travel, Shopping" joins us on the show today. Maria Brito's eye for contemporary art has beckoned the calls from the likes of celebrity clients such as Sean "Puffy" Combs to Gwyneth Paltrow. There's something amazing to be done when you have her working with your interior to craft a space that will make you feel like you're living with art. She's began her thriving business from rather humble beginnings and a whole lot of hustle. At this point, her creative genius just oozes out of her with anything she does. Today's discussion shares the story of her inspiring journey to become a fully self-expressed person. It's what she owes her everything to. When asked on the show, "Is it possible to be creative without self-expression?" She startles you with a rather abrupt but thoughtful answer. Be prepared to amplify your creative powers and live more inspired by the end of this show. Maria holds nothing back from transformation to "living art". The play button is below! Our BSL Insider: Maria Gabriela Brito is an interior designer, author, curator, tastemaker, and authority on why, where, when and how to display and mix contemporary art and interior design in any environment. She is the CEO and creative force behind of Lifestyling® By Maria Gabriela Brito, a company that offers a unique approach to interior design by incorporating art into every interior, taking decorating to a new level. Lifestyling® By Maria Gabriela Brito offers full interior design and decoration services while at the same time sourcing, curating, and displaying art collections that truly reflect the company’s clients’ successes, tastes and lifestyles. She just released her first book, "Out There" published by Pointed Leaf Press with much fanfare from her celebrity clients. She is a Venezuelan-born, Harvard graduate who has demystified and democratized the act of collecting art through her company, Lifestyling® by Maria Gabriela Brito and has designed the homes of her clients with the objective of accomplishing artful interiors. Maria and her projects projects have been featured in national and international publications such as The New York Times, ELLE Magazine, Vogue Mexico, Vogue Latin America and more; she has written for Forbes.com and has guest-edited Gwyneth Paltrow's popular weekly newsletter "Goop". She lives in New York City. She's smart, humble, has taste and walks her talk with a graceful sense of power. Maria went from being an unfulfilled lawyer running other people's agenda to feeling the call of the inspired life living on her own terms. Her style is genuine and uniquely her no matter where you read about her in the media. You have plenty of options, she's been featured everywhere! In This Episode, You Will Learn: How the art of resourcefulness can make or break your life Why it's necessary to develop a thick skin Jason's Opportunistic Filter mindset to creating new possibilities How to organize a dinner party to bring influencers together Maria's Similar Success Model for creating evidence for your success from other people who have already done it Maria's Action Strategy Roadmap planning process to move towards your goals effectively The fundamental importance of self-expression in living a full & inspiring life Why creativity is impossible without self-expression How Maria chooses who the right people to work with are and who aren't Brent's Show To Tell philosophy to change your life for the better permanently Maria's 2 Rules to designing an artistic lifestyle that is meaningful to you The concept of living with color for amazing interior designing Why it's necessary to decorate your space with art even if you have little money How to educate your "eye" to developing a knack for design Maria's tips for learning about contemporary art
