Retrospective: The Podcast

Tim Manley talks with producer Jen Lee about his journey as an artist and author, and his new book, "Alice in Tumblr-land: And Other Fairytales for a New Generation".

Michael Nobbs, the author of Drawing Your Life and creator of sustainablycreative.com, talks about time constraints, creative influences, and the upside of working slowly.

Comedian Ophira Eisenberg talks about translating story and humor from stage to page, and her new memoir, Screw Everyone: Sleeping My Way to Monogamy.

Humanitarian and author Caren McLellan Gazley on what it takes to engage in passionate work and sustain a life of service and contribution.

Novelist Diana Spechler is the author of "Skinny" and "Who by Fire". She talks about where our secrets come out, being seen and not giving up midstream.

Meet Phil Gazley, an anti-human trafficking educator who works with communities and law enforcement agencies around the world. We talk art, culture, creative integrity and more.

Designer Liz Kalloch talks freelancing, the power of place and saving graces.

Conflict researcher Christiane Froehlich talks about the importance of story and narrative in conflict situations and pioneering a path as a freelance researcher in Germany.

Author, artist and teacher Liz Lamoreux on the creation of "The Gift of This Moment" home retreat kit and resources.

Arist and designer Kelly Barton talks about letting yourself be who you really are, and being a creative in a small town in the Midwest.

Micaela Blei is a storyteller and teacher studying Educational Theater. Learn what children taught her about being herself, and how she's weaving all her interests together as she creates what's next.

Performer Jeff Simmermon talks love, the internet, and the magic that can only happen on a live stage.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke on turning points, no regrets and her new adventure in theater.

How does a boy who dreams of being a rabbi end up making films for the big screen? We catch Aaron just after his return from the Los Angeles Film Festival, where his short film "Record/Play" was premiered.

Counselor and Coach Phyllis Mathis on constituting one another in dialogue and conversation, "power listening" and the friendships that preserve our humanity.

Andy Ross is the creator and host of Real Characters, a showcase of New York's best storytellers, writers and comedians whose recent guests include Rachel Dratch, Kate McKinnon and Paul Simms.

Jolie Guillebeau on rewriting the stories we've been given, and her own journey as an artist.

Physicist-turned-TED-Writer Ben Lillie talks story, science, and the small moments that hold everything.

Poet Maya Stein reads an original poem.

Poet Maya Stein reads "Strong"

Poet Maya Stein is gearing up for her latest community writing project/adventure, "Type Rider".