Meet Zinah Scott

We recently connected with Zinah Scott and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Zinah, thanks for sharing your insights with our community today. Part of your success, no doubt, is due to your work ethic and so we’d love if you could open up about where you got your work ethic from?

As a Filipina-American, I was taught by my parents to work diligently with pride and honesty. They taught me that nothing is free in life. You need to give and receive energy. That energy could be from your finances, time, labor, or emotion. I was taught to work hard and I learned over the years that was not enough. Working smart can get us farther ahead.

Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?

I’m a woman of many hats, but right now, my heart is in pet portraiture. I paint beloved pets—whether as memorial pieces or joyful tributes to the furry friends we share our lives with. There’s something deeply special about capturing a pet’s spirit on canvas. If I can turn a photo into a painting that brings someone comfort or makes them smile, then I’ve added a little more warmth to the world—and that’s everything to me.

This work is personal. I’ve had friends lose their pets, and I’ve experienced that loss myself. Pets aren’t just animals—they’re family. They love us unconditionally, keep us company in the quiet moments, and often understand us in ways people don’t. That’s why honoring them through art feels so meaningful.

Two of my own late pets, Agnes and Raya—my quirky little hedgehogs—taught me just how distinct and lovable animal personalities can be. Agnes was soft and sweet; Raya was sassy and bold. They were spiky on the outside but full of soul, and I try to bring that kind of individuality into every piece I create. My goal is always to reflect not just what a pet looked like, but how they felt—the energy, the emotion, the memories.

I’m now offering hand-painted, mixed media 9×12 pet portraits beginning at $100. My goal is to complete 1–2 portraits a week while balancing my Life Coaching, Authoring, and Caregiving position. Every art commission helps keep me going—literally (food, gas, and a little joy)!

Whether it’s a mantlepiece memento or a heartfelt gift, each painting is made with love, memory, and a whole lot of heart.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Over the years, I’ve acquired—and continue to develop—three invaluable qualities that have shaped me as both an employee and entrepreneur:

1. Faith – My faith in God has taught me that everything works out in the end, even when it seems like life is falling apart. When we experience loss or unexpected change—whether in jobs, relationships, or other areas—it often means we’re being redirected. When something falls away, God brings forth richer opportunities and the right people to help us grow and succeed.

2. Patience – Nothing worthwhile happens overnight. You’ve probably heard stories of people who lose everything after winning the lottery; often, it’s because they haven’t yet learned how to manage what they’ve received. The way we handle small things reflects how we’ll manage bigger responsibilities. If we can’t steward the little things well, how can we expect to handle more? Sometimes, we’re simply not ready to receive what we’re asking for—and that’s okay.

3. Endurance – Don’t give up too quickly. This is where faith and patience come together. It’s easy to quit when we’re not yet seeing the results of our hard work, but success takes time. Keep going, even when progress feels invisible—because it’s often in those unseen moments that the greatest growth happens.

My advice to anyone just beginning their journey is: keep moving, no matter the circumstances. One of the things I’ve discovered about myself is that I’m deeply inspired by the beauty of creation—it reminds me that joy is something we cultivate within. When we understand this, we can fully appreciate every good and perfect gift that comes from above.

What do you do when you feel overwhelmed? Any advice or strategies?

Here are a few examples of things I do when I’m overwhelmed:

1. Listening and dancing to music

2. Doing cardio like climbing stairs

3. Hanging out with friends

4. Doing something else that I love other than what is currently overwhelming me.

It really helps to stop whatever we are doing if we are feeling stressed and overwhelmed by refocusing on other things like calling a friend for a mental check or helping someone out. Life is not all about us!

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