Tending Creativity

028 ✿ Cultivating your Artistic Style as an Illustrator ft. Nicole Medina In this episode I spoke with the amazing illustrator Nicole Medina. Nicole is a Latina American illustrator based in Philly who creates rich, bold , and colorful illustrations. Some of her clients include Target, Big Cartel, The Washington Post, The LA Times, and so many more. In this interview we talk about the artwork in her middle school days that inspired her to become an illustrator before she even knew illustration was a career path, her thoughts on traditional vs digital art, her creative process, her love for the horror genre and taking care of your body, especially your hands, as an artist. And much more! *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review for the podcast! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to ⁠⁠marissuelena@gmail.com⁠⁠ or DM us on Instagram* Topics we discuss: Nicole introduces herself and what she does as an illustrator Being creative as a kid growing up Being a child of immigrants Her parents' support of her artistic path Discovering illustration in art school The art that inspired Nicole to be an illustrator Being an emo middle schooler The album artwork for The Black Parade by My Chemical Romance Artist James Jean The importance of surrounding yourself with creative inspiration How Nicole began freelancing after graduating college 2020 being the year her client list expanded Working with Target for their Mondo Llama line Nicole's relationship working with digital and traditional tools The children's book Nicole is illustrating How her sketchbook and personal work led to client work The idea of traditional art being “better” than digital art Realism The age old question of art style How Nicole arrived to her art style Quantity vs. quality as an artist Evolving as an artist Nicole's creative process The importance of Nicole's sketchbooks to her creative process The importance of good composition How Nicole balances the complexity of her illustrations Nicole's love of Horror films The relationship between horror, comedy, politics, and the zeitgeist Jordan Peele, Eli Roth, American Mary (2012), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974) Marissa's favorite type of films The emotional reaction films create Au Hasard Balthazar (1966), French new wave, angst in film, Roma (2018) What else Nicole does for fun- reading, manga, and punch needling Being sedentary as an artist Hand and wrist pain as an illustrator The importance of dream projects Marissa's dream projects- a comic series or graphic novel and editorial work Developing the first steps of your process to facilitate creating Nicole's website Nicole's Instagram Nicole's TikTok Best Believe, written by NoNieqa Ramos and illustrated by Nicole Medina ⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Host/Marissa's Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Host/Marissa's Tik Tok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Tending Creativity Tik Tok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tendingcreativity/message

027 ✿ Leaving the Fashion Industry to Become an Illustrator ft. Isabela Humphrey For Today's episode I got to speak with amazing illustrator and graphic designer Isabela Humphrey. Isabela received her degree in fashion design and worked in the fashion industry for a few years before deciding to pivot her career to graphic design and illustration. Past clients of hers include Google, Facebook, The Washington Post, Refinery29 and more. Isabela and I talked all about her transition from fashion to illustration and what her experience as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer has been like since. *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to ⁠marissuelena@gmail.com⁠ or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed: -Isabela introduces herself. -Isabela's creative expression in childhood. -Knowing she wanted to be a fashion designer at a young age. -Growing up in North Carolina. -Going to college for fashion design. -The competitive culture of fashion design. -Realizing she didn't want to work in the fashion industry anymore. -Starting a greeting card side business after college. -Her first pop-up where no one bought anything. -Teaching herself illustration and graphic design. -Using Upwork to start freelancing. -Quitting her fashion design job to pursue graphic design and illustration. -Getting clients outside of Upwork. -Experiencing rapid growth as a freelancer. -Getting to the point of burnout. -How Isabela organizes and prioritizes work and projects. -Being a night owl. -Unlearning being hard on yourself. -Isabela's inspirations-books, pinterest, home decor, and more. -Digital vs traditional art. -The convenience of creating digitally. -Getting back into traditional illustration. -Procreate VS Adobe Fresco. -Isabela's creative process. -Creating work for Google, Facebook, and Adobe. -Doing ceramics for fun. -Forcing yourself to not monetize all your hobbies. Isabela's website Isabela's Shop Isabela's Instagram Isabela's TikTok Follow us on Instagram⁠ ⁠Host/Marissa's Instagram⁠ ⁠Host/Marissa's Tik Tok⁠ ⁠Tending Creativity Tik Tok --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tendingcreativity/message

Episode 026 ✿ Dance, Sustainable Fashion, and Creating in Seasons ft. Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing Kind Today's episode is an interview with the amazing Richelle Navales-Yau of Dancing Kind. Richelle is the founder/owner of Dancing Kind which is Richelle's brand and shop where she sells curated vintage clothing as well as more recently, in-house designs that are designed by Richelle and are sustainably handmade in Los Angeles, CA with deadstock fabrics sourced here. Dancing Kind is also special because, as the name suggests, dance is a prominent theme within the shop-Richelle shares the clothing she finds and creates on social media often by dancing with them on, encouraging the idea that the clothing you wear should make you so happy you want to dance! Richelle and I talked about her journey as a creative to where she is now with Dancing Kind. Richelle was originally a dancer, and she still dances but we talked about her experience in the dance world in her early 20s, to becoming a teacher and then to starting Dancing Kind and eventually creating her own in house line. *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed: -Richelle introduces herself and Dancing Kind -Richelle's creative outlets as a child -How and when Richelle started dancing -Stopping school to pursue her dance career -Family concerns about Richelle pursuing dance -Deciding to go back to school -Becoming a special education teacher -The competitive nature of dance -The shift in her relationship with dance -Discrimination in the dance world -Richelle's love of fashion and vintage -Running a vintage Etsy shop in college -How, when and why she started her vintage shop Dancing Kind (originally Happy Dance Vintage) -Gaining confidence through Dancing Kind -The predominate whiteness of the vintage community and being a woman of color in that space -Working full time while also working on Dancing Kind -Giving too much of her time to the shop in the beginning -Working in “seasons” -Unlinking self-worth from productivity -Art relying on our well-being -When and how Richelle began production on her first in-house design - the Isabel dress -The process of producing and releasing the Isabel dress -The reaction to the Isabel dress exceeding Richelle's expectations -Newer Isabel dress fabrics -Sourcing deadstock fabric -Goals and future designs for Dancing Kind -Going back to school for movement therapy -What Richelle does for fun- alone time, being outside, eating good food -The importance of alone time for introverts and extroverts Dancing Kind website Dancing Kind instagram Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

025 ✿ Healing Through Art and Creating Intentional Media ft. Jasdeep Kang (@jakariwing) For today's episode I had the opportunity to speak with the amazing, multi-talented artist, Jasdeep Kang. Jasdeep is a queer Punjabi American artist who works with film, photography, and music. They practice their art with the ”intention of cultivating joy, care and fantasy for the earth and underrepresented communities” (Jasdeep Kang). Past clients include Mitski, Snapchat, HBOmax, and Times Square Arts. We talked about creative burnout and how Jasdeep is working on prioritizing her wellness in her art practice, to language and creating new meanings as first generation Americans, the connection between her creative outlets and spirituality, and more. *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed: -Jasdeep introduces herself and what she does -How Jasdeep started freelancing -The power of media and being an intentional voice in media -Experiencing creative burnout -Approaching work and creativity differently -Phiran Wali - a pivotal experimental film by Jasdeep -All of the themes Jasdeep explored in that film - queerness, culture, language, connection to land, and more -Language and creating new meanings as a first generation American -The culture of burnout ingrained within the filmmaking industry -Pivoting the way she works and what she offers -Exploring what excites her -The relationship between their creative practice and spiritual practice -Having spiritual connections -Harnessing our voices as healing -Ancestral connections and connection to land -The learning ground of dreams -Ancestral work, intergenerational trauma and healing through art -A special film camera Jasdeep has -Moving to Brooklyn and exploring through photography -Channeling spiritual connections with this camera -The camera breaking and grieving it -What Jasdeep does to prioritize her wellness -Resources Jasdeep recommends: -Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes -Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer -Affirmations for Artists video by Janelle Costa -What Jasdeep does for fun Jasdeep's website: https://www.jasdeepkang.com/ Subscribe to Jasdeep's newsletter Jasdeep's Instagram Jasdeep's TikTok Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Episode 024 ✿ Oil Painting, Community, & Practicing Self-Compassion as an Artist ft. Emilia Cruz For today's episode I had the pleasure of talking to visual artist and painter, Emilia Cruz. Emilia's work is incredible and magical. She is most known for her detailed oil paintings which explore the themes of her Mexican American culture, family, spirituality, and her experiences as a woman of color. Her work has been featured in many galleries, and you may have also seen it on the Netflix show Gentefied, which she created multiple artworks for. We talked about her childhood and how she was always creating from a young age, feeling lost as a young adult and eventually finding her path as an artist, her creative process for paintings and learning to be gentle on yourself as an artist and coping with feeling overwhelmed. *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed: -Emilia introduces herself -Emilia reflects on visiting Tijuana often growing up -Her experience growing up and living in Simi Valley, CA -Simi Valley being very conservative and having no arts scene -Commuting from Simi Valley to Pasadena for school -Being creative as a child -Her love of miniatures -Her aunt encouraging her to pursue the arts -Feeling lost after high school going to community college -Discovering artists on social media who she related to and feeling inspired -Deciding to go to art school and her experience there -Postponing her graduation until after the pandemic -How and when she started painting -Emilia's creative process for painting -Collecting references either intentionally or just through her daily life -Knowing when a painting is done -Learning to accept a slower pace of working -Resisting the unhealthy, capitalistic work-ethic -”Delusional girl era” -Coping with feeling overwhelmed -How Emilia started showing her work in art galleries -Using Craigslist at the beginning to find places to display her art -Building community through showing at art galleries -Being shy as an artist and doing challenging things -Emilia's shop and Patreon -What Emilia likes to do for fun- being with friends and family, dancing, going to arts events, etc. https://emiliacruz.com/ Emilia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cruzemilia/ Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Episode 023 ✿ Expressing Queerness Through Comics and Growing Through Self-Doubt ft. Jett Allen (@jettdraws) For this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Jett Allen (they/he) who is a nonbinary/trans cartoonist, illustrator and writer. Jett's work is incredible, thoughtful and funny and in many of his pieces he reflects on his experience as a nonbinary/trans person as well as films that have had an impact on him. Jett's work has been published in the New Yorker, the LA Times, Into, the NYU Press and more! I got to talk to them about how and when they started making comics, dealing with feedback, criticism and self-doubt, expressing your queerness through your art, navigating family reactions, his process, and his current project which is a graphic memoir. *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed: -Jett introduces himself -Jett's experience with creativity as a child- doodling, creating stories with his sister, but not exactly being encouraged to be creative -The connection between poetry and comics -Being in and eventually quitting a PhD program for film -Jett's love for and relationship with film -Deciding to start making comics and illustrating despite not feeling skilled to do so -Fun Home by Alison Bechdel -Black Hole by Charles Burnes -The trans-ness of Black Hole -Starting to create published work -Jett's first project Never Forget Femmes -Balancing your goals and growth vs. your self-confidence and your value -How your work if perceived is not your business, creating your art is your business -Good criticism vs. bad criticism -Good criticism opening up questions -Bad criticism being vague and unthoughtful -The fear of working on bigger or new projects -Jett's series Trans Classic Movies -Jett's creative process- starting with a question, writing, sketching, editing and then drawing -The movie Big and transness -River Butcher -Jett's current project- a graphic memoir -Writing about your family and their reactions -Call Me By My Name, Mom- Jett's comic about their relationship with their mother -Expressing queerness through art -What Jett does for fun-relaxing, tarot, video games, etc. -Having a comic bought by the Criterion Channel and getting to visit their offices https://jettallen.com/ Jett's Instagram Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Episode 022 ✿ Comics, Playwriting, and the Creative Path ft. Lily Rushing (goofwench) For this episode I spoke with Lily Rushing (@goofwench) about her creative practice as a comic artist and more! *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* Topics discussed: -LIly introduces herself -Joining theater as a child who didn't talk much -Creativity as a tool for communication -Lily's experience at a theater conservatory, studying playwriting in Chicago -How Lily got into comics -Beer's Books -Black is the Color by Julia Gfrörer -Going to the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo -Tara Booth -Copying other artists' style initially -Lynda Barry -Ernie Pooks Comeek by Lynda Barry -Nancy by Ernie Bushmiller -The Hernandez Brothers -Vanessa Davis -Quimby's -Her outlook on her career and school while she was a theater student -Focusing on your art practice as your path instead of what it may get you -Being a multi-disciplinary artist -The connection between art and everything in Lily's life -The evolution of Lily's style and voice -Make Me a Woman and Spaniel Rage by Vanessa Davis -Lisa Hanawalt -Bianca Xuniz -Six Chix -Lily's character Spikewench -GutterBoys podcast episode with Jasper Jubenvill -Switching from gouache to pen and ink -Relinquishing control creatively -Creating a lot of work -Balancing her creative practice with her day job and personal life -Being on unemployment during the pandemic and developing her style -Lily's process for creating comics -Inking and coloring before choosing the words -Lily's experience selling prints, stickers, etc. -Calico Critters and Sylvanian Drama on Tik Tok -Tik Tok and Instagram -Lily's dream projects and goals-beings syndicated, zines and more -What Lily does for fun- “local behavior”, bike-riding, hanging out, etc. Lily's instagram and TikTok Lily's shop Lily's Play "Desert Stories for Lost Girls" in Los Angeles Sept 28-Oct 16 Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 021 ✿ Micro-Memoirs - Being a Writer & Installation Artist ft. India K (@heartbread) *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* For this episode I talked with artist and writer India K, (@heartbread on instagram) about her "micro-memoirs". India creates installation art based on her writing on the themes of self-worth, vulnerability, and memory. She also has an online shop with items featuring her writing, in addition to having a day job. I got to speak to her all about how she began creating the work she does today and about her creative practice! Topics discussed: India introduces herself India's experience with creativity growing up Being in a family of musicians Playing a classical instrument Getting a disposable camera and falling in love with photography Going to college for photography and art Being open to different mediums Having a day job as an artist Taking breaks from your art Romanticization of being an artist Not liking everything you make as an artist Imitating as an artist starting out Francesca Woodman The Dunning-Kruger Effect as an artist Pivoting from photography to the installation art India makes now Incorporating writing into photography Conceptual artist Robert Montgomery Installing her work in public spaces around her hometown How her work has evolved Graffiti The relationship between India's work and the spaces it occupies The physicality of her installations How India approaches writing and her creative process The materials India uses Having to take a piece apart How India started selling merchandise in 2016 No Fun Press What her first T-shirts were like What it's been like to run an online shop Deciding what to turn into merchandise Asking for audience feedback India's experience having a day job, creating art, and running her shop Being very busy, giving herself deadlines, and getting things done in the moment Being overwhelmed and dealing with that List-making, being organized, and writing things down How India has gotten into the field of her day job Having a day job that allows her to be creative in a different way than her art practice What India does for fun-billiards, hiking, and being outdoors India's Website: http://www.india-k.com/ India's Shop: https://india-k.myshopify.com/ India's Instagram India's TikTok Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 020 ✿ Leaving the TV & Film Industry to Run a Slow Fashion Business ft. Ruby Wortis of Shop Rudie *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* This episode is an interview with Ruby Wortis who is the creator/designer of Shop Rudie, an slow fashion clothing brand. Shop Rudie creates fun, colorful designs- most notably dresses. They're super fun and whimsical pieces, and the creator Ruby takes inspiration from the fashion history of counter culture and the “ intersection of political messaging and personal style". I got to talk to her about how she started Shop Rudie during the pandemic and eventually left her full time job as a producer in film and tv to run Shop Rudie, her process, a bit about fashion history and her influences. Topics discussed: -Ruby introduces herself -Ruby's experience with creativity growing up- having punk rock parents, drawing, theatre, music and more -Being grounded as a teenager and connecting with her creativity -Her creative interests combining creativity and technicality, such as sewing -How she started sewing during the pandemic -Being interested in comedy, film, and tv in college and going to film school -Working in the film and television industry -The pandemic and its impact on Ruby's career -Realizing she wasn't as interested in production anymore -Being afraid to quit her full time job -Actually quitting because she had to in order to continue Shop Rudie -Her and her partner's cars being stolen the same day she quit -Her first day working for herself -Realizing she needed a break -The importance of rest and both our experiences with that -The importance of a morning routine -Artist dates as mentioned in Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way -Needing real/regular life experiences to inform your creative practice -Methods of generating and keeping track of ideas -Ruby's passion for fashion history of counter culture and how it influences her work -The history of checkerboard in the 70s and 80s -Ruby's history of ancestors during labor right's movements, as communists, activists and rebels -Ethical practices in her business -Ancestral guidance -Ruby's creative process- creating patterns, choosing fabric, editing designs, marketing, etc. -The frustrations and advantages of not having all the technical sewing/garment making skills -Her Fall 2022 collection - the process of creating it and her inspirations -What Ruby likes to do for fun- gardening, spending time with loved ones, and karaoke https://shoprudie.com/ Shop Rudie Instagram Shop Rudie Tik Tok Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 019 ✿ Laser Cutting & Growth Through an Art Practice ft. Fatima Nieto *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* For this episode I spoke to artist Fatima Nieto. Fatima is a laser cutting artist who is known for her awe-inspiring acrylic mirrors. Her work is bold, colorful, and shiny-pulling inspiration from her culture, childhood and things that spark joy (beanie babies, Homies figurines, ice-cream truck popsicles and more). We got to talk about her journey with this creative passion, how she has grown as a person and artist, and more! Topics covered: -Fatima introduces herself -Being from El Paso, Texas -Being a child actor -Growing up in the valley in Los Angeles -Going to college at Cal State Northridge and studying theatre -Going to a makerspace for the first time -Starting to use a laser cutting machine after being intimidated by it -Being determined to laser cut acrylic mirror -Creating her first acrylic mirror piece -How creating literally reflected her inner self -The financial plunge she took and the cost of her work -How she started selling her work without intending to -Healing herself through her art -Opportunities to create on a larger scale with commissions -Her inspirations - nostalgia and her Mexican culture -Creating work with other materials-plexiglass, wood, steel, and more -The intricacy of her work evolving -Making stage set pieces for artists such as Cuco and Raveena -The process of creating a laser cut artwork -Being the only woman in her studio space -What Fatima likes to do for fun Fatima's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timakkuma Remember to leave a written review on Apple podcasts to get a free sticker!! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 18: Going After What You Want ft. Illustrator Fabiola Lara *Get a free sticker by leaving a written review on apple podcasts!! Screenshot your review and email it along with your mailing address, to marissuelena@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram* For this episode I got to talk to illustrator, podcaster, and youtuber Fabiola Lara. Fabiola has created work for the Los Angeles Times, the Golden Globes, Instagram and more! She has a podcast called Draws in Spanish where she interviews notable Latinx visual artists. Fabiola has an incredibly tenacious spirit and I loved hearing about her journey as an artist and person! In this episode we talk about: -Fabiola introduces herself -Fabiola's relationship with creativity as a child -Viewing art as a hobby, not as a potential career, growing up -Entering college after high school -Majoring in a science degree -Missing art and figuring out a way to get to take art classes as a science major -Considering medical illustration -Realizing she didn't want a career in the medical field -Discovering she was interested in media, tech, and social media -Switching her major to marketing/advertising -Getting internships in media -Interning for Tumblr and a post-grad job falling through -Feeling stressed and pressure about getting a job after graduation -Dealing with negative family criticism -Starting to get illustration commissions while working full time -Transitioning from working a corporate job to freelancing -Quitting her job after being accepted into an illustration program in Barcelona -Moving to Spain -Falling into a housing scam, the start of the pandemic, and returning back to the United States -Freelancing as a designer and illustrator at the beginning of her freelance career -Her first kind of illustration commissions -How her work and freelance jobs have changed -The evolution of her illustration style -Work for clients vs personal work and closing that gap -Advocating for her work -Going from digital tools to analog tools to hone in on her style -Self doubt as an artist -Boundaries between identity and work-life as an artist -What Fabiola likes to do for fun-watching tv, TikTok -Having moved to a new city during the pandemic and finding friends being difficult Fabiola's website Fabiola's podcast Draws In Spanish Fabiola's YouTube Channel Fabiola's Instagram Fabiola's TikTok Remember to leave a written review on Apple podcasts to get a free sticker!! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 17: Being Published by the LA Times & Fear of Being Honest in Your Art ✿ Solo Episode For this episode I talk about my experience having a comic of mine published by the LA Times, fear and anxiety in creating honest artwork, and give some queer media recommendations. Happy Pride Month! :) Topics discussed: -Amazing news- my comic being published by the LA Times in the Latinx Files -What my comic was about -The process of going to Ciudad Juarez, Mexico for my partner's visa interview -The response to my comic -Fear of judgement -Fear of family judgement and general public judgement -Socialization as a woman affecting my creative practice -Trying to allow myself to be truthful in my art -Not staying small or keeping the peace -Queer media recommendations - 1 queer Latinx film and 1 queer Latinx book Read my comic here! Mosquita y Mari (2012) Las Hociconas by Adelina Anthony Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel www.marissuelena.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 16: Starting a Magazine and Proving Yourself Through Art ft. Jaclyn Arellano For this episode I spoke with illustrator, graphic designer, and co-founder of Tasteless Studio magazine, Jaclyn Arellano about her experience at art school, curating a digital magazine, and creating artwork. Click here if you prefer to watch me sketch while listening to the episode Topics discussed: Marissa and Jaclyn chat Jaclyn introduces herself Jaclyn's experience with creativity and art as a child Being placed in art classes Being exposed to working artists young Proving to parents that art can be more than a hobby Jaclyn's experience in a private elementary school Transitioning from private to public school Jaclyn's college experience Changing her plans to go to a Cal State to an art school instead Feeling behind in her freshman year at art school Her expectations for art school Jaclyn's art style and mediums before art school Refining her style Learning to slow down Starting to post her artwork online Jaclyn's experience post-grad Her expectations and being crushed by the difficulties of post-grad Quitting her job to go freelance Comparing yourself to others Seeing her friends work freelance and being inspired Trying to self-discipline and get into a schedule Trying different things out Her magazine Tasteless Studio Starting Tasteless Studio with her friend How Tasteless Studio has evolved Their process for putting the magazine together Bouncing ideas around for freelancing Working part-time for an artist Traditional vs digital art Painting a dog portrait Where Jaclyn gains inspiration Using tumblr and twitter to follow artist and see vintage art Nostalgia in her work Historical costume commentary YouTube videos Sewing What Jaclyn likes to do for fun Playing Animal Crossing Advice she has for others Jaclyn's website: https://jaclynarellano.com/ Jaclyn's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaclyn06 Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel www.marissuelena.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 15: Creativity and Depression, Solo Episode For this episode I talk about my experience with depression and anxiety and how that has affected my creative expression. Topics discussed: The “tortured artist” trope You don't have to be sad to make great art My personal history with depression and anxiety The ebb and flow of depression Learning skills to deal with mental health disorders Anxiety developing as I've gotten older The importance of understanding my experience with mental health disorders Changing my mindset to be more compassionate to myself The importance of prioritizing wellness over productivity Patterns I recognize that affect my ability to make art when I'm experiencing depression Increased self doubt and self criticism when depressed Not letting myself pursue creative ideas Growing through attempting “bad” creative ideas Being harsh on myself and ideas or work Lack of motivation for creative work when depressed Motivation is not always needed to create Feeling a lack of care for things I usually care about Shifting the focus from worrying about being productive to wanting to heal Lack of stamina and focus for creative work when depressed Being frustrated when I'm unable to focus or work as hard as usual Trying to force myself to operate at a level I'm unable to Learning to accept a reduced ability to work on art or creative projects The conditioning to hyper-focus on productivity Unlinking my self-worth from my productivity and achievement Focusing on opportunities to care for myself Prioritizing well being and mental health over creativity Your mental health is more important than trying to always create or make art Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Tending Creativity Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel www.marissuelena.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 14: Inner Work, Illustration, and Self-Acceptance ft. Allison Filice For this episode I spoke with illustrator, designer, and podcaster Allison Filice about her experience as an illustrator and podcaster becoming a new mom, and the inner journey she experienced while transitioning to becoming an illustrator. In this episode we talk about: Allison introduces herself Her expectations for motherhood and career before having a child Accepting the need to take a step back from work as a new mother Starting her podcast, The Friendly Unknown Her experience with depression at that time in her life Dealing with depression and recognizing it if you have experienced it before The importance with doing things for yourself and not for external validation Healing through following your inner voice The power of others' stories Her experience working as an editorial freelance illustrator Lacking boundaries with work and time management Basing self-worth on career accomplishments Realizing her relationship with work needed to change Being on a hiatus from her podcast Letting herself just be and waiting until the right timing to start on her next project Her journey with self-development and inner-work Switching paths from being a designer to an illustrator The inner-work required on her path to becoming an illustrator The impact of the media your consume and how it shapes your perspective and reality Letting go of limiting beliefs Her process for creating podcast episodes Struggling with perfectionism Focusing on enjoying the process of creating and not just the end product Allison's recent/current interests - depth psychology, reading, tarot, and pondering existence Allison's podcast and book recommendations (links): The Creative Peptalk podcast, Don't Keep Your Day Job podcast ,This Jungian Life podcast, Contact (1985 novel) by Carl Sagan, The Heroine's Journey (1990 book) by Maureen Murdoch The timing of our encounters with ideas, media, and others' stories and work The importance of being selective with books or media we consume Focusing on what you're most passionate about and being truly yourself Allison's Website Allison's Podcast, The Friendly Unknown Allison's Instagram On Design podcast episode with Allison Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Tik Tok Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel www.marissuelena.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 13: Quitting My 9-5 Job ✿ Solo Episode I'm back! After about 6 months since my last released episode I am back with a solo episode in which I talk about how I recently quit my 9-5 job in education and my plans for the podcast moving forward. In this episode I talk about: -What caused me to stop releasing podcast episodes -Transitioning from a part time position to a full time position at my day job -The difficulties and stress of working at a school during the pandemic -Not having time or energy to work on creative projects after work -Having to drop a ceramics class I was enrolled in -Trying to get to the end of the year and holiday break -Trying to figure out how to maximize my time and energy to work full time while pursuing creative side projects -Dealing with health and mental health issues -Starting therapy and medication -Returning to work after the holiday break -Deciding to quit -My process of quitting and the privileges in doing so -My plans for the future -What I did right after quitting -Reflecting on my time at this job and my decision to quit -Feeling proud of myself and excited -Being ok even if things don't work out how I want them to -The Great Resignation and teacher/educator resignation -The difficulties and stress of working in education during the pandemic -Making sure I don't set unrealistic goals and expectations for myself -Plans for this podcast Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on Apple podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel Host/Marissa's Tik Tok www.marissuelena.com Recorded and published January, 2022 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 12: Going to Art School, Running an Etsy Shop and Living Your Truth ft. Ela Hosp For this episode I talked with artist Ela Hosp all about her experiences as an art student, running an Etsy shop and more. In this episode we talk about: -Ela introduces herself and her work - illustration, sculpture. -Ela's relationship with art and creativity growing up and in high school. -Ela's experience deciding to go to school for art. -Ela's experience at Kansas City Art Institute and then leaving, taking breaks from college and transferring. -Ela's experience starting with Etsy and deciding to focus on it after losing her other forms of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -The stress of having Etsy as her full-time source of income, and focusing on art for the purpose of selling. -Ela's school work vs. personal work and Etsy work. -Ela's creative process. -The importance of sketching and sketchbooks. -Being busy, overwhelmed and bedtime revenge procrastination. -Ela's thoughts on life after graduating college. -The importance of doing what feels right for you and not what you think others expect of you. -Digital tools-iPads, Procreate and scanners. -Using and creating with what you have. -How Ela takes breaks from creating-cleaning and organizing, camping, thrifting, and doing nothing. -The importance of being authentic to yourself. Ela's Etsy Shop Ela's Instagram Ela's YouTube Channel Ela's Portfolio Full transcript of this interview: www.marissuelena.com/blog/tendingcreativity/episode12 Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review on Apple podcasts! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel www.marissuelena.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 11: Being an Embroidery Artist and the Importance of Rest ft. Sarah Jane (SalutingSoloMagpies) For this episode I talk with embroidery artist Sarah Jane about her experiences and work as an embroidery artist. :) In this episode we talk about: Sarah introduces herself. How Sarah started embroidery and her first pieces. Picking embroidery back up after a couple years away from it. Sarah's creative interests growing up. What Sarah thought of doing for work as a child. Quitting her retail job to explore creative work. Having family support to do and try what you want. Being unsure of what to do with your life. The different subject matter of Sarah's work and how it has evolved. Getting an ego boost from others' positive reaction to your work. The start of selling embroideries. Unique commissions. The perception of embroidery as an art form and devaluation of embroidery as just "women's work". "Crafts" vs "fine art". How Sarah makes work for her Etsy shop. Trying to figure out a work schedule, getting tasks done, etc. Rest and productivity, learning to allow yourself to rest. The impact of the pandemic on her working habits. Helpful Instagram graphics and accounts. Sarah's process for doing an embroidery. The materials Sarah uses and the low-cost investment of embroidery. Focusing on skill, passion, and your eye over materials and tools. Learning how to stitch. What Sarah does if an embroidery isn't going as planned. Dealing with and managing expectations and disappointment for our art. Physical impacts of doing embroidery. Pros and cons of selling on Etsy- visibility and fees. Sarah's other interests. Our love for cooking themed video games. Sarah's Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SalutingSoloMagpies Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salutingsolomagpies For transcript of this interview: www.marissuelena.com/blog/tendingcreativity/episode11 Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel www.marissuelena.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 10: Becoming a Fashion Designer, Sustainability and Work-Rest Balance ft. Tara Efobi For this episode I got to talk to designer and YouTuber Tara Efobi about her journey and design work. In this episode we talk about: Tara talks about her interest in fashion and creative things as a child and throughout adolescence. Her experience in high school and being encouraged to pursue design. Fear of pursuing your interests. Tara's interest in film growing up and considering that as a career. Her experience starting a YouTube channel in high school. What YouTube was like when we were kids/in middle school (early 2000s). Tara's decision making process when it came to going to and choosing a college. Her college experience and the validity of different college experiences. Her experience studying abroad. Her experience preparing to graduate and post grad- internships, job searching, etc. Learning about and realizing her passion for sustainability. Looking for and choosing a fashion design internship. What it's like advocating for sustainability in a large company. Considering freelancing. How Tara forms her goals for herself. The design process and her creative process as a designer. Tara's experience working from home this past year during the COVID-19 pandemic. Coping with difficult times- goal setting, planning, getting outside. Her experience moving to Colorado and living in Colorado now. Doing YouTube and Instagram while working full time. What Tara does for fun just for herself - cooking, thrifting, relaxing. The importance of rest. Buying and missing out on pieces she designed when they get released. Tara's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraefobi/ Tara's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeautyJunkiessTaraE Tara's Website: https://www.taraefobi.com/ View Full Transcript of the interview: https://www.marissuelena.com/blog/tendingcreativity/episode10 Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 9: How to Deal, Examining Fear, Anxiety, and Growth Through Art ft. Grace Miceli For this episode I got to talk to artist Grace Miceli about her new book, How to Deal. In this episode we talk about: Grace introduces herself, her work, and her book. When and how the book started. How/Why Grace made the decision to pursue creating a book. Working with a team to publish the book. Fear associated with doing/creating something for the first time. Working on the book during the covid-19 pandemic. Making artwork that fits into a larger project vs. standalone work. The process of creating work for the book-the art direction, organization, and planning. Online shopping and some of the comics in the book that talk about it. Grace's creative process for her artwork- lists, showing up consistently, inspiration, editing. Grace's artistic world and art style- how it has developed, how it allows her to create in a safe space but also expanding outside of her comfort zone creatively. The push and pull of staying in our comfort zone and getting out of it. The falsehood of control. The relationships and interpretations others have with Grace's artwork. Grace's dog Tony and his influence on her life and art. Animals in art and human experiences being represented through them. Grace's journey with self-help, mental/emotional health and communicating that through art. The never-ending nature of processing your feelings. Not using self-improvement/self-help against yourself. Grace's feelings and thoughts about the book being released soon. Pre-order or Purchase How to Deal: https://gracemiceli.com/how-to-deal Grace's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artbabygirl/ Stuff and People Mentioned in the episode: Feel It Out by Jordan Sondler The Kindly Lion Adam Kurtz Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram Host/Marissa's Instagram Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 8: Releasing Music and Creating with What You Have ft. Theodora Nickolas For this episode I spoke with singer/musician, actor, and content creator Theodora Nickolas about her recently released songs: "Close for Comfort", "Ghost", and "The High" and many more things relating to creativity and her work. In this episode we talk about: What Thea does-acting, singing, content creation Thea's interest in music as a child and how that's developed Classical training vs taking her own approach in singing The decision making process of moving to and attending college in New York Her transition to New York and NYU Tisch School of the Arts Her family and their creativity Her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic -returning home and attending college virtually The process of creating and releasing all 3 of her recently released songs The idea of a "creative process" The inspiration and meanings behind her songs The DIY aspects of creating her songs and using what you have Working with a team remotely to produce music Processing and healing emotions and life through her music Juggling multiple responsibilities at once Her YouTube channel and content creation on Instagram Working with artists for the visuals that accompany her 3 recently released songs Other interests that are just for fun Thoughts on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram Thea's future goals and plans with her music Advice for others wanting to release music The importance of believing in yourself Thea's songs and social media: ♫ Close for Comfort ♫ Ghost ♫ The High Thea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thnicko/ Thea's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8znPTwdAOYDHPYptwgwNOA Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingcreativity/ Host/Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissuelena/ Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pphafidtl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 7: Film, "Good Art", and Power | Solo Episode This is a solo episode in which I talk/ramble about different things that have been on my mind lately relating to art and life. I don't really make any points nor was I trying to but just wanted to chat. In this episode I talk about: How I've been feeling lately-feeling lost and unaccomplished in my mid-twenties Post-grad anxiety How my mindset has changed from a negative one to more positive/growth oriented Resisting hustle culture Questioning motivation for creating art-for myself or for external validation Thoughts on the film Call Me By Your Name (2017) Wanting to see queer film and media as a queer person The French new wave aesthetic Eric Rohmer Claire's Knee (1970) Lack of negative critique for art/film of certain aesthetics that have been historically praised Persistence of white stories, male gaze, heteronormativity, and romanticisation of relationships with clear imbalance/abuse of power in media and film Woody Allen What makes good art, the influence of socially/politically powerful groups on what art is seen as good and rewarded Instagram/social media Trends Internet nostalgia Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingcreativity/ Host/Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissuelena/ Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pphafidtl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 6: Painting, Tattooing, and Going with the Flow ft. Jael Buscema (jaeljesabel) For this episode I spoke with visual artist Jael Buscema about her work, her process, and much more. This episode was recorded in September 2020. In this episode we talk about: -The different mediums Jael creates in-painting, tattooing, and writing -Jael's experience as a child with art and creativity -Starting to paint in university -Her experience in university -Her first exhibition and taking painting more seriously -Being told art can't be a viable path -Her mother's experience as an artist and influence on Jael's experience -Her process for creating paintings -Working with acrylic paint -Writing a story for her paintings -Symbolism in her work -Her love for music and singing -Her childhood dream of being a musical artist -Learning to hand-poke tattoo -Enjoying the process of self-tattooing -Selling prints of artwork -Turning paintings into woven tapestries -The longevity of tapestries -The difficulty of covid-19 -Resisting the pressure to be productive -Regularly visiting family in Argentina -Moving to Australia from Argentina as a child -Her experience as an Argentinian immigrant in Australia -Self-love and healing through returning to Argentina -Travel -Her experience with other exhibitions -Going with the flow and not trying to plan the future Jael's artist bio via her website: Argentinian folk artist, reclaiming stories and knowledge from pre and post-colonial Latin American history influenced by racial, socio and environmental burdens of colonisation, and the rebirth of ancestral knowledge that was once suppressed from Indigenous traditions. She applies realism and spirituality with portraits, nature, and symbolism that represents the ancestral connection that is formation of a story. Jael's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaeljesabel/ Website: https://www.pendejadelsur.com/ Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingcreativity/ Host/Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissuelena/ Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pphafidtl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 5: Pursuing Art as a First Generation College Student, Digital Illustration and Enjoying the Creative Process ft. Dezi Donnersbach (dezisartvibes) In this episode I talked to artist Dezi Donnersbach, also known as dezisartvibes, about her work and experience with art and creativity. I hope you enjoy this episode! :) In this episode we talk about: When and where Dezi went to college Her major, studio art, at Whittier College Her main concentration in college being painting Taking online community college courses for graphic design after getting her Bachelor's Starting to make art after graduating Getting her first graphic design jobs- logos, portraits, etc. Her experience post grad Resisting the pressure to always pursue a new achievement Appreciating what you have accomplished Her experience majoring in art at Whittier College, CA Being a first generation college student Going to a community college first before transferring to a university Choosing her concentration in painting Her experience with arts and creativity as a child Being kicked out of an art class for not having the "right", expensive, materials What she likes about painting Pursuing art therapy initially for college and her decision to change/pause paths Her family's opinions of her decision to pursue art Moving from Los Angeles to San Jose Moving out and on her own for the first time Working multiple jobs while attending college Her drawing practice Her creative process for illustrations Going to a park to sketch How going to college for art has impacted her creative process Slowing down with your work The good and bad experiences of working with clients Her future goals, doing a mural Her advice for those wanting to pursue art Her experience running an Etsy shop Making orders on her own with a Cricut Dezi's socials and Etsy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dezisartvibes/ Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/dezisartvibes/ Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingcreativity/ Host/Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissuelena/ Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pphafidtl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 4: Creative Insecurity and Unlearning the Need for External Validation, Solo Episode Today's episode is a solo one in which I, Marissa, talk about my background and experience with creativity from childhood up until now. In this episode I talk about: -My childhood experience with creativity -Being taught to value myself based on academic performance -Creative expressions I had as a child -Feeling insecure regarding creativity -Creative vulnerability -Experience in high school -Starting and stopping creative pursuits -Playing the piano -Self-doubt -attending college -switching majors in college -taking art classes in college -struggling with depression in college -post-grad experience -trying to figure out what to do with my life -struggling with creative insecurities as an adult -working through mental blocks -changing my mindset -current approach to creativity and life Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingcreativity/ Host/Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissuelena/ Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pphafidtl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! Episode 3: Expressing Yourself Through a Newsletter, Dealing with the Stress of Being a Working Adult and Developing Your Own Relationship with Spirituality ft. Gaby Azorsky (lamodedujour) For this episode I talked with Gaby Azorsky, also known as lamodedujour, about her newsletter, transitions and working, and spirituality. I hope you enjoy this episode. :) In this episode we talk about: What Gaby does and shares Where she grew up Moving from Kansas to New York to attend college at FIT Transitioning from high school to college Taking time off between high school and college Majoring in Fashion Business Management and minoring in sustainability at FIT Her experience in high school with creativity Her experience living and working in New York Transitioning from college to post grad life The stress of working full time Working at Glossier as a start up Transitioning jobs Burn out Balancing work with life, hobbies, and passions Digital fatigue Being unemployed during the covid-19 pandemic Being alone and focusing on herself during the pandemic Moving from New York to Los Angeles How and why she started her newsletter lamodedujour Making YouTube videos Astrology and human design Her relationship with spirituality, god, and religion growing up and now Exploring spirituality for yourself and on your own terms Yoga Meditation Gratitude and caring for yourself Working through creative blocks Gaby's Socials: instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lamodedujour/ youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/lamodedujour sign up for her newsletter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfEceEinxqIdL-RShXqWjGa6jT_Wq6mM9dml_m1mMI7REP3SA/viewform Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review! Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendingcreativity/ Host/Marissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissuelena/ Host/Marissa's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/pphafidtl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! This podcast focuses on creativity for and of women and non-binary folks. In this episode I interview Brielle Webb about her experiences as an actor and content creator living in Brooklyn, NY. I hope you enjoy the episode! In this episode we talk about: Brielle’s interest in acting and creativity from childhood on Shifting her mindset on motivations for acting in high school and taking acting seriously Attending a performing arts high school in New York Family support of creative pursuits and acting Her creative process and process as an actor Personal impact of acting Gaining confidence through performance Different types of acting and performance Brielle’s journey and experience with school Graduating high school Taking a gap year after high school Attending community college Getting accepted at and attending University of Minnesota and the Guthrie Theater Societal messaging around school, success, failure, and overcoming those School loans and debt in your early 20s Leaving the University of Minnesota due to being unable to afford it The oppression of higher education Universal free higher education The impact of growing up and living in Brooklyn/New York on creativity Her experience living in New York during quarantine & COVID-19 When and how Brielle began content creation Her first brand collaboration with Mejuri Thoughts on skincare Self-care as protest Exploitation of “self-care” Deciding what brands to work with Interconnectedness of beauty, fashion and racism and social justice Sharing a spectrum of interests on social media Finding creative motivation and inspiration and going through creative seasons Other creative mediums Photography, street photography and photography in New York Writing The importance of everyone’s story and work Brielle's Instagram: whoisbriellewebb Mud Flower Film Instagram: mudflowerfilm Mud Flower Film gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mud-flower-film Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Instagram: @tendingcreativity Marissa's (host) Instagram: @marissuelena Marissa’s Youtube channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the first episode of Tending Creativity Podcast! This podcast focuses on creativity for and of women and non-binary folks. In this episode I interview DianaChamomile about her experiences as a sustainable fashion youtuber/content creator. I hope you enjoy the episode! In this episode we talk about: How/why Diana started making thrifting/vintage/fashion content Why she became a fashion and design student and attending FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) Her experience as a fashion/design student at FIT in New York Her post-graduate experience The downsides of college Her creative process Her experience with having COVID-19 The struggles of putting pressure on your creativity and creativity being tied to finances Struggling with perfectionism Dealing with creative blocks Knowing your worth and value Learning the business side of YouTube and content creating Her first paid brand deal Learning from friends in the industry Being a woman of color in the influencing space Her upbringing and familial background Messaging and expectations from family about creativity and work Being a Latin American immigrant/child of immigrants Trying other creative outlets such as clay, ceramics, illustration Moving to Japan in the future Starting video gaming content The mental distress of 2020 Challenges and rewards of being a content creator Attending therapy Her amazing community/audience and meeting new people Her advice for others wanting to pursue their creativity Changing your path Competitiveness in the influencing space Diana’s Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/dianachamomile Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianachamomile/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/itsdianadaisies/ Gaming YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSjv1LgVyVF5VOWNwLu7XLA/ Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Instagram: @tendingcreativity Tending Creativity Homepage: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity Hosted by: @marissuelena Marissa’s YouTube channel --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message

Welcome to the Tending Creativity Podcast! This podcast focuses on creativity for and of women and non-binary folks. By sharing these stories and perspectives the goal is to provide inspiration, education, and entertainment. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Instagram: @tendingcreativity Hosted by: @marissuelena --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tendingcreativity/message