Empowering artists across disciplines by sharing the obstacles, fears, and triumphs of living a creative life. Conversations with fine artists, musicians, performers, dancers, filmmakers, etc. with a theme for each podcast season. You will learn how they create, how they experiment, and how they turn mistakes into opportunities for growth. Their stories will inspire you to take creative action and will validate your own creative exploration. Listen and join the How We Create community.
Making the decision to walk away from a project is too difficult, so I'm calling it a 'pause'.Thank you for your continued support and please you can still take a minute to rate, review, share an episode with a friend. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram: @CorisaMorenoArtEmail me: corisamorenoart@gmail.comOriginal music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Growth, change and turning off the television. You are going to love this conversation with writer, Ed Lin. www.EdLinforPresident.comInstagram: edlinforpresidentThank you for your continued support and please take a minute to rate, review, share an episode with a friend. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram: @CorisaMorenoArtEmail me: corisamorenoart@gmail.comOriginal music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
At any stage in your creative life, you will wonder if you are making the right decisions. Among other great advice and thoughts from painter, Sonya Sklaroff, comes a reminder that your instincts are there for a reason: Use them!www.sonyasklaroff.comInstagram: @sonyasklaroffI'm happy to be launching Season 3 of the podcast. Thank you for your continued support and please take a minute to rate, review, share an episode with a friend. Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram: @CorisaMorenoArtEmail me: corisamorenoart@gmail.comOriginal music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
The only way to get over fear is to do the thing you are afraid of! This can be done in small steps :) Mara Girone joins How We Create to talk about fear and taking the leap from passion to business. You are going to love her approach to getting the work done.Www.maragirone.comwww.instagram.com/maragironewww.facebook.com/MaraGironeSSFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
The pandemic pushed Sam Prince to give his attention to creativity. Prince is the Director of Samber Productions and their current play for Black History Month entitled “Frederick”. He is the Host of The Creativitorium Podcast. Blogger. Author. Actor.https://samber.productionsYou can find his children's book here, Actually, For Real.These are affiliate links to help support the podcast. Courses taught by Daniela Saioni from Season 2 Episode 12.5-Day Comedy Feature Film Premise Creation Challenge from January 31 to Feb 5th (also Pay What You Want)https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/0JUkJuCA/soDoZggedWuoUvJAWriting CoursesFrom Schtick to Script (the TV pilot writing program)https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/9IZtWdJh/soDoZggedWuoUvJAMake 'Em Laugh For 90 Minutes (the Feature Film writing program) https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/VJtKG7d9/soDoZggedWuoUvJABIPOC creators, use the coupon code BIPOC100 to receive $100 off Schtick to Script and Make 'Em Laugh For 90 Minutes!Follow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Be humble. Don't be precious. Be a chicken. Comedy writer and teacher, Daniela Saioni, gives great advice on getting laughs from your trauma.Daniela is offering two 5-Day challenges, links below. The winners get to take her writing courses for free!These are affiliate links to help support the podcast.5-Day Personal TV Comedy Series Premise Creation Challenge from Jan 24 to 29th (which is Pay What You Want)https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/IrN7qiQm/soDoZggedWuoUvJA5-Day Comedy Feature Film Premise Creation Challenge from January 31 to Feb 5th (also Pay What You Want)https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/0JUkJuCA/soDoZggedWuoUvJAWriting CoursesFrom Schtick to Script (the TV pilot writing program)https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/9IZtWdJh/soDoZggedWuoUvJAMake 'Em Laugh For 90 Minutes (the Feature Film writing program) https://comedywriting.samcart.com/referral/VJtKG7d9/soDoZggedWuoUvJABIPOC creators, use the coupon code BIPOC100 to receive $100 off Schtick to Script and Make 'Em Laugh For 90 Minutes!You can find Daniela Twitter: @HellaciousDeeInstagram: @hellaciousdeeFacebook: Mondo Cinema Film & TV Workshops FB PageFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
We need more conversations. Art, whether it's fine art, photography, film, music, dance, etc, gives us a place to start. Let's start it now. My guest today, TJ Walsh, is an internationally exhibited artist who has nurtured creativity in hearts and minds for decades. He received his BFA in graphic design and an MA in clinical counseling psychology. He is an expert in human relationships, human creativity, the creative process, fear, and procrastination.In 2021, TJ created the BOLD CREATIVES COLLECTIVE to help artists get over their shit, envision their dreams and develop innovative pathways to make those dreams a reality. In 2022, TJ is launching the G.R.O.W. Your Creative Life program that will help artists launch themselves to the next step in achieving their creative dreams.To learn more about TJ's program check out www.tjwalshcoaching.comTo see TJ's work go to www.instagram.com/tjwalshartistFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Ending the year by talking about love, art, addiction and learning to trust yourself with filmmaker, LJ Fogel. Movie trailer: https://www.godonthestreet.com/videoUpdates and missives on filmmaking as a spiritual practice: https://www.godonthestreet.com/subscribeInstagram @godonthestreetFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
We are creators and that's what makes us wonderful and amazing human beings. Listen to artist, Brian Mallman talk about fear, darkness and the beauty of creation.BMallman.ComOn Instagram @BrianMallman#playmusicontheporchdayFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find me on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArtYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Painter, Eleanor Hubbard, takes us through her story of almost not becoming an artist. She also shares her experience with social justice that ended in a way she never would have imagined because the story never really ends for any of us. www.EleanorHubbard.comIG: institutevoleuFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Where do you put your darkness? We all have it in us so where do you allow people to see it? Serena Cole's art questions our need for happiness and explores the darkness and power in fashion. We get to hear about Serena's influences, her favorite 80's bands, and her fears on today's episode. SerenaCole.OrgInstagram: SerenaColeArtFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
A truly inspiring conversation about creativity and life with Deborah Stokol. Deborah is a multi-instrumentalist composer, singer, and producer, English and writing teacher, and journalist. She recently stepped away from more than a decade of full-time teaching to work on her music and creative writing. Like the bards and troubadours of old, she tells musical stories from her imagination but also creates melody to literary and sacred text, often from the oral tradition, and you can find some of her work under Deborah Stokol on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms and @kairosrecordsmusic on Instagram.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
The animal kingdom lives in fear of predators and has developed ways to survive. How do you not only survive, but also thrive as a creative? Today's guest, Brynn Metheney is an illustrator and concept artist. Metheney talks about working in Hollywood and the changes that have taken place in her life due to COVID.You can find Brynn's work at www.BrynnArt.com.Instagram: BrynnMetheneyPatreon: www.patreon.com/BrynnMetheneyFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork at www.corisamoreno.comInstagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
What if you are living your dream, but it turns out to be a nightmare. Listen to choreographer, dancer, cyanotype photographer, mixed-media artist, and educator, Emie Hughes as she shares her story of leaving everything she thought would make her happy to find her true joy.You can find Emie's work at www.bluejarllc.comInstagram: BlueJarStudioFacebook: BlueJarStudioFollow the podcast on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork at www.corisamoreno.comInstagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Learn how to face your fear from Filmmaker, Adam Preskill. Preskill shares his philosophy on fear, the creative process, and surfing. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork at www.corisamoreno.comInstagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Monsters, resistance and overcoming fear. Listen to D. Scott Miller speak his truth and encourage you to not compromise yours. D. Scot Miller is the founder of The Afrosurreal Arts Movement through his publication of The Afrosurreal Manifesto in The San Francisco Bay Guardian, May 20, 2009.Managing Editor of The East Bay Express, Columnist-In-Residence at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Advisory Board Member of Nocturnes Journal of Literary Arts, and regular contributor to several websites and magazines.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork at www.corisamoreno.comInstagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Being an artist is hard but the process of making is beautiful. Join actor, writer, filmmaker and podcast host, Christopher Rivas, on this week's episode. christopherrivasstorytelling.com christopherrivas.comInstaAdult language is used in this episode. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my artwork on Instagram @CorisaMorenoArt and recent pet portraits @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Get inspired by 92-year-old working sculptor, Jean Carter. Jean began took her first sculpting class in her mid-40's and that sparked her love for the medium and 50+ career as an artist. Jean not only shares some of her career highlights and but gives sage advice for all. Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
A truly inspiring conversation about creativity and life with Deborah Stokol. Deborah is a multi-instrumentalist composer, singer, and producer, English and writing teacher, and journalist. She recently stepped away from more than a decade of full-time teaching to work on her music and creative writing. Like the bards and troubadours of old, she tells musical stories from her imagination but also creates melody to literary and sacred text, often from the oral tradition, and you can find some of her work under Deborah Stokol on Spotify, Apple, and other major platforms and @kairosrecordsmusic on Instagram.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
How do you find traction for your work when you are not taking a traditional approach? Author, Aaron Philip Clark, talks about his path to becoming a writer and the steps he took when he was told that his first novel wasn't what was 'normally' published. www.AaronPhilipClark.comPre-Order Clark's latest novel, Under Color of Law: https://tinyurl.com/58wwusewFollow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
From architecture to composing, Pierre Schroeder found a way to connect building buildings to building music scores. A French native, Pierre studied architecture in Paris, before graduating from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. After moving to Los Angeles, he won a number of national and international music competitions for choral works and orchestras, including the American Composers Forum 2005 Art Song Competition, with a premiere performance during the Schubert Club's Summer Festival. Pierre has composed electronic and orchestral scores for short movies and animated films, as well as documentaries. Pierre's latest release is on Navona Records on the album “Moto Eterno”. https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6341/The music you enjoyed from Pierre is called Childhood, from Season 1 of his 4 Seasons. (Annie Kim, soprano; Louise Thomas, piano)Waiting for the completion of his new website, the address of Pierre's music page on facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/pierre.schroeder.music/Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
From dumpster diving to teaching himself violin, I know you will enjoy listening to singer/songwriter, Jonah Blumstein's creative adventures and inspiration. Where you go fishing for your ideas?Visit www.miaandjonah.com to learn more about Mia and Jonah.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Liam Ellerby, the founder of The Curious Forge art center and maker space in Nevada City, California and a self-proclaimed metal maniac, talks about curiosity and process. www.thecuriousforge.orgFollow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
We've all heard the myth of the troubled artist but what if you do your best work when you are happy? Writer, doodler, and arm-wrestler, Lesley Gouger, talks about finding out what is really blocking you from making your work and that your pain doesn't have to be your artistic process. You can find her photography on Instagram at LemonMeringueSly or Wordsonthepage27, her writing updates on Twitter at prufrock_27, and her comedy bits can be found on TikTok at prufrock27. You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Going solo, I describe why I began this podcast and tell you about my childhood memory of creativity. Tell me your stories! DM me on Instagram @thehowwecreatepodcast and let me know if I can share them. Also please tell me what you are interested in hearing about from all these wonderful creators.You can find my recent art work - I've been doing pet portraits - on my Instagram @CorisaPaintsPets.Season 1: How We Create Beginnings, Episode 7Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast, check out buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol. Support the show
Ivy Rivett is a dancer, teacher and the Founder & Creative Director of Move to Calm in Sydney, Australia. Ivy shares her story of finding joy in dance and ultimately, joy in accepting oneself. Our conversation goes from creative practice to spiritual practice and how the two are intertwined.Move to Calm offers Intuitive Movement, Hatha Yoga and Energy healing classes using a brain and body technique that Ivy created that combines the essence of dance, yoga and meditation. www.movetocalm.com.auInsta: @movetocalm & @lovelanguage11You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
NYC-based singer-songwriter, Caitlin Mahoney believes that creativity comes in seasons. Listen to find out what season you are in and how to move into the next phase. www.caitlinmahoney.comInsta: @cmahoneymusicstory still left to be told out now on Spotify - Listen here!Learn more about The Burn The Book Project at caitlinmahoney.com/burnthebook.You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol."Minute"Written by Caitlin Mahoney (BMI)Performed by Caitlin Mahoney(C) (P) Warehouse 507 Music (BMI), TJ Enterprises PVB Music (BMI)Support the show
Imagine growing up in a household where “anything was a source for making art”. Painter, Poppy Dodge, talks about what it's like to be surrounded by art and an art-making mother and finding her own way to becoming an artist.Did your parents share their mistakes with you and did they show you that those mistakes can transform? Imagine what kind of world we could create if we openly admitted to mistakes and let others see that we are not perfect. What mistakes have you made that transformed into something positive?You can find Poppy at:Instagram: @poppydodgeartFacebook: @poppydodgeartWebsite: PoppyDodge.comYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
You don't have to have a grand plan to start your creative project, just try doing it! Singer-Songwriter, Marie de la Vega joins us this week to talk about finding your voice and how not to let your mistakes define how you feel about yourself. Be human, make mistakes. Oh and, there are a few curse words in the episode...honestly, just a few.You can find Marie at:Instagram: @mariedelavegamusicWebsite: marieDLV.comYou can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show
Writer, David M. Morini, takes us from playing with blocks to the pitfalls of playing on the internet and how all those experiences create the architecture for his work. He can be found on Twitter with @sarunikai. You can find my recent pet portraits on my Instagram: @CorisaPaintsPets.Follow on Instagram: @thehowwecreatepodcast If you want to support this podcast check out: buymeacoffee.com/HowWeCreate. Original music by Deborah Stokol.Support the show