Meet Eva Adolfo of Eva Artistic Management

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Eva Adolfo.

Hi Eva, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
Growing up the ONLY thing I was required to do was play 1 hour of music a day. My parents (Solo Violinist Dylana Jenson & Composer/Conductor David Lockington) didn’t make me go to school, they didn’t make me homeschool, and I had NO schedule. If I didn’t want to get dressed for the day, I didn’t. It was a free-for-all unschooling world.

My sister HATED it and demanded to go to school (which she did religiously). I didn’t mind the freedom, however, and spent my days reading and playing among the trees. I made elaborate tree houses, swings, and art projects and composed songs. I did enjoy playing music and excelled in cello and piano.

Music taught me EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE because you are taught to FEEL the feelings instead of distracting yourself or shutting down. We had no screens. I was free from “keeping up with the Jones” at school with clothes or backpacks. I rode horses. I did Yoga with my dad.

Take what you know and QUESTION IT. That’s what my mom taught me. To the point of saying, “EVA! Use your OWN brain!!” But I also like to use my HEART. Instead of following what other people say or even what my own brain tells me – I try to connect to my heart. It always knows which way it wants to go.

I think being unschooled growing up allowed me the space to listen to it. To think my own thoughts and follow any passions. I’m not saying you can’t do this within the school system. But for me, I couldn’t. I tried middle school and HATED it. I tried high school and was BULLIED. College was more fun – breaks between classes, more freedom – finally, they embraced CRITICAL THINKING in college (at least the one I went to).

If you follow your intuition, you’ll get to a fork in the road.  You can either bail and go back to what you’re comfortable with – or you can TURN in a new direction. I’ve done the first many times. But maybe you get sick of nothing really happening. Maybe you get sick of being COMFORTABLE. Maybe you’re ready to HOLD ON for the ride and have faith that things will work out as you wish – or even better.

You ARE good enough. Your life CAN become a big deal. You are ALLOWED to do things other people don’t understand or wouldn’t have the guts to do themselves. Even if you think you might look silly, conceited, or “too much.” You’re not too much, and it’s not too late.

Alright, let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
While I had a strong mindset growing up, somewhere along the way I began to listen to other people- listen to society’s beliefs that: You need to work hard to make money. If you work hard & make money you’ll have lived a life worth living. If you work hard and make money others will approve of you.

I’ll take a moment and say THANK YOU to my old brain for going to Grad School, becoming a Project Manager for a state-wide nonprofit project, and helping change nationwide policy to empower people with disabilities (ABLE Act). But I had to say GOODBYE to that old mindset when I burnt out. When I decided to work for myself 8 years ago, I vowed I would put myself first. If I was going to keep LIVING, those were my conditions.

Here’s where it led me:

-I rented out my home moved into an RV full time and traveled all across the USA.

-I opened an online art gallery & did commission paintings for 1-5k each, with no academic art background.

-I opened a fashion boutique and made 4k online in my first month.

-I became a bridal designer and designed gowns for women all around the world.

-I moved across the world to the Philippines.

-Opened up an Ice cream shop in the PI and people waited in line for HOURS to buy our ice cream.

-Rode motorcycles all over the Philippines, saw heaven on earth, and had a miracle baby after 7 miscarriages.

-Moved back to the States & performed cello with an amazing singer for the Jammie Awards.

-I was flown back early from a 6-week vacation in Florida to record a music video with my electric cello.

-Made a wish with my daughter in a church in Mexico for her to have a baby sibling.

-I gave birth to him a year later while growing my coaching business to its first 10k month in 1 year.

-Created a Classical Music Management Agency and have an Elite Roster of Global Performers.

All this I did by following my passions & intuition. Don’t let all the reasons why it WON’T work stop you, even when everyone is telling you NO… say YES. It’s them that’s scared – you can be EXCITED. Don’t shrink because being BIG might make people say mean things about you (which they will). Don’t let anyone tell you it’s impossible.

Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about Eva Artistic Management?
I remember my mom saying her career was OVER. She was now too fat and too old, and nobody cared about her or wanted to study with her. Meanwhile, my dad’s career flourished…. but I felt such sadness that my mom no longer had the fame & attention she DESERVED.  Then I got into personal development, social media, & MINDSET. I figured out how to develop a BRAND & create a BUZZ about whatever I put my intention to.

I told my mom she should be visible on social media. She said NO. She was shy, embarrassed, VERY insecure about what people would think, and thought she wasn’t pretty enough and nobody would care. She thought she was too old & not skinny enough. She was worried about ruining her reputation.

Finally, I convinced her. I coached her on how to create posts. How to tell a story, how to build a following… how to get VISIBLE. This was about taking matters into her OWN hands. About taking up SPACE & saying, “I DO belong here & I have valuable things to offer.” But then her first hater came out. I had to coach her through that one too – it comes with the territory of being visible and is a GOOD sign!

After seeing what I’d built online & the success I’d had though, she kept going. And I’m so glad she did!!!! She now has thousands of followers that ADORE her, was invited to teach at Notre Dame, has booked multiple performances, got invited THREE times to ASMI Italy summer music festival, has an online Masterclass, 1:1 violin coaching clients, and is now living the digital nomad life! That’s why I created Eva Artistic Management, to empower other classical musicians to elevate their classical music careers through artist representation and social media coaching.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs, or other resources you think our readers should check out?
The Dark Side of the Light Chasers: Debbie Ford. Get Rich Lucky Bitch: Denise Duffield-Thomas.

The Calling: Rha Goddess.

The Silva Mind Control Method: Jose Silva.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.evaartisticmanagement.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eva.adolfo8/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eva.teresa.54/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eva-adolfo-39698024/

Image Credits
Olivia Feldman