Effective Management Association Newsletter - August 2026
Updated: Sep 5
"When a work of painting, music or other form attains two-way communication, it is truly art."
- L. Ron Hubbard
Message from the Director
Your creativity has value — not just spiritually, but financially too. Making a living as an artist isn’t just possible, it’s powerful. The world needs your vision, and you deserve to thrive while sharing it! The purpose of EMA Artists is to UNITE, SUPPORT and INSPIRE artists of all genres achieve artistic success using the Hubbard Management System. To see if you qualify to join our successful artist group, just get in touch.
– Leisa Collins
Featured Artist of the Month: Misha Crews
Misha Crews believes that stories have the power to connect people, illuminate hidden corners of the human experience, and bring a little more wonder into the world.
Misha is the bestselling author of atmospheric, character-driven fiction blending romance, mystery, family secrets, and the occasional ghost. Readers have called her work heartfelt, compelling, and impossible to put down. Her most recent novel, One Secret Summer, reached #6 on Amazon’s Women’s Romance Fiction list. She is also a four-time winner of the Model of Admin Know-How Award. Misha's work reflects her love of small towns, complicated relationships, forgotten histories, and stories that remind readers there is always another adventure waiting around the corner.
Please tell us a little bit about your art business.
I have always loved stories and the way they can transport us, comfort us, surprise us, and help us see the world through someone else’s eyes. Writing gives me the chance to create those experiences for other people, which is what I love most about it. And readers are at the heart of everything I do. There is nothing quite like hearing that a story connected with someone, made them laugh or cry, or gave them a place they were happy to escape into for a while.
I approach my writing as both an art and a long-term creative business. I’m involved in every stage of the process, from developing ideas and writing the books to overseeing covers, marketing, launches, and reader outreach. One of the things I enjoy most is creating a direct relationship with readers through my newsletter and social media, where I can share not only finished books but also glimpses of the creative process behind them. My goal is to keep building a body of work that is both creatively satisfying and sustainable for the long term.
In general, how has the use of Mr. Hubbard's administrative technology impacted your business?
Mr. Hubbard’s administrative technology has proven to be an ideal framework for a business of any size. As my career has grown and the demands of running a creative business have become more complex, I’ve found that virtually any administrative question I encounter is answered somewhere within the Hubbard Management System. It has given me practical tools for organizing, planning, evaluating, and expanding what I do, and it has been one of my greatest allies as I’ve grown both as an artist and as a businessperson.
As a successful art business owner, is there one really valuable tip that you would like our readers to take away with them?
Inspiration is important, but consistency is what builds a career. Develop habits and systems that help you keep producing even when inspiration is elusive. And never stop learning. Every stage of growth will bring new challenges, so be willing to seek out answers, acquire new skills, and become as dedicated to growing as a businessperson as you are to growing as an artist.
You can find out more about Misha and her work on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.
Artist Members in Action
Leisa Collins - Architectural Art
Guests gathered at the historic L. Ron Hubbard Landmark Site in Elizabeth, New Jersey, for the unveiling of the Leisa Collins Historic Preservation Award recognizing the restored home of author and humanitarian L. Ron Hubbard—the very place where the global Dianetics movement, now spanning more than 200 nations, began in 1950.
In 2013, Leisa founded her Historic Preservation Award to honor exceptional individuals and organizations dedicated to saving and restoring historic buildings across the country. The award consists of a framed original pen-and-watercolor painting of the restored historic home.
As Leisa explained to those gathered, “I have been deeply impressed by the extraordinary care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that have gone into the restoration of this remarkable L. Ron Hubbard Landmark Site. Places like this do more than preserve buildings. They preserve history. They preserve ideas. They preserve inspiration for future generations.”
See article in the New Jersey City Buzz and for more information about the event see Leisa's Blog Post.
Visit Leisa Collins Art
Laurie Noelle, Author and Sharon Beth, Ilustrator
The Twins and Kitty Pumpkin is a children’s book series that combines adventure, imagination, and an introduction to human rights. Created by author Laurie Noelle and illustrator Sharon Beth, the series follows twins Jaime and Jen, along with their faithful friend Kitty Pumpkin, as they explore what human rights mean and how ordinary people can help protect them. Inspired by the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Laurie brings a deep love of writing, nature, and making a positive difference to the stories, while Sharon’s distinctive artwork gives the characters and their world warmth, personality, and heart.
Find out more about Laurie Noelle and Sharon Beth on their websites, and get the books on Amazon.
Katie Dean - Founder of Katie Dean Jewelry
Katie Dean knows that running a small business means learning to celebrate the wins, especially when they come after the inevitable ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Lately, she has had plenty to celebrate. Katie Dean Jewelry was recently nominated for Best of Florida Shopping, an exciting recognition for the company and its work. That honor followed another major milestone, an appearance on NBC’s Daytime on WFLA News Channel 8. For Katie, moments like these are a reminder to stop, enjoy the accomplishment, and maybe even have a little dance party.
Read all about Katie's appearance on Daytime here. Find Katie's jewelry on her website and Instagram.
On the Lighter Side
This cartoon was created by EMA Artists USA member, Steve Gill, who spent 40 years traveling to shows all over the United States, selling his humorous artwork and making people laugh. Steve is the Resident Cartoonist for EMA Artists and his light-hearted works are included in each of our newsletters.
Poets Corner
In My Heart
’Tis said
the wild horse
runs free.
Yet…
A wild horse
resides
in me.
His singular
beauty,
His spirit—
free.
His thundering
energy…
’Tis captured
In me.
The
Wild Horse
within
my heart.
Copyright 2000, 2025, 2026 poem and painting by artist Barbara Ann Dunn. All Rights Reserved.
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This month's quote is from page 27 of the Art book by L. Ron Hubbard.
©2026 Effective Management Association Artists. All Rights Reserved. Grateful acknowledgment is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce selections from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard. HUBBARD and LRH are trademarks and are used pursuant to a license agreement. EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION is a registered trademark. IA #082726EUS
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