Podcasts about artist interviews

What if enjoying where you are didn't mean giving up on where you want to go?In this episode, my friend Robin Hopkins returns to Unleash for an honest conversation about ambition, success, entrepreneurship, and learning how to appreciate the life you've built while still dreaming big. We talk about why reaching a major goal doesn't automatically make fear disappear, how to stop constantly moving the goalpost, how to build self-trust through uncertainty, and what it really means to define success for yourself.From this conversation, you'll learn:-How to enjoy where you are while still dreaming bigger-Why achieving your goals doesn't automatically make you feel secure-How to stop measuring your worth by how much you accomplish-Why accepting that you can't do everything can actually set you free-How to redefine success as your life and priorities evolveIf you're an ambitious creative who is always thinking about the next goal, this episode is your reminder to celebrate how far you've already come. The life you're living right now might just be the life a past version of you dreamed about.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Georgina Coka Treviño!About Coka Treviño: A cultural strategist and arts advisor originally from Monterrey, Mexico, now based in Austin, Texas. Over the past two decades, she has worked at the intersection of artists, institutions, and contemporary art, collaborating with organizations including the Texas Biennial, Zona Maco, and Ontario Art Fair. Her practice centers on language, communication, and connection, helping artists and organizations clarify how they move through the world and how they speak to the people they serve.In our conversation, Coka Treviño talks through leaving nonprofit work after a difficult stretch and taking the time to reexamine where her energy and attention truly belonged. That reflection led her toward cultural strategy and art advising, work she describes as helping make doing good, doing meaningful work more accessible, easier, and less costly for the people trying to do it.She also discusses her newsletter, Yes, Please, and Thank You, and what it was like committing early ideas to the page for the first time. She reflects on the difference between writing for information versus writing to inspire thinking, and how the newsletter has become a space for warmth, recommendations, and connection, more like running into an old friend than consuming content.Be sure to follow Georgina Coka Treviño on Instagram at @yes_pleaseandthankyou to keep up with her work, writing, and future projects. Photo of subject courtesy of Cynthia Muñoz The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

What would happen if you finally took your creative dream seriously?Singer-songwriter Sophia Galaté spent years working behind the scenes in the music industry while quietly dreaming of becoming an artist herself. In this episode, we talk about how she finally found the courage to pursue music, build an authentic creative brand, grow a loyal community, and turn her dream into a real career.From this conversation, you'll learn:-How to finally start pursuing your creative dream.-Why small steps can help you move through fear and self-doubt.-How to build an authentic personal brand without losing yourself.-Why a niche community can be more powerful than a massive following.-How to balance creativity with the business of being an independent artist.If you have a creative dream you can't stop thinking about, this episode will remind you that you don't need the entire path figured out. You just need to take the next step.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is LuvJonez.About LuvJonez: Portland, Oregon–based instrumental hip hop producer and beat maker whose work weaves a nostalgic, down-tempo blend of musical influences drawn from his cultural roots, extensive travels, and artistic experiences. Beyond music production, he founded and runs A Beat Happening, a free, monthly, all-ages, inclusive BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+-centered music producer and DJ showcase built to connect artists across the city.In our conversation, LuvJonez talks about how time on the East Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and around Caribbean culture shaped a sound that doesn't sit neatly in one lane. He remembers going to beatmaker showcases in DC and New York before moving to Portland, watching producers just share their music with no ego and no competition — something that stuck with him long before he had any plans of his own.He talks about his approach to making beats as less about chasing a style and more about following a mood, using the process to decompress and work through his day. It's a "no style is my style" kind of thing, where the genre-blending isn't really a decision so much as a byproduct of everywhere he's lived and everything he's taken in along the way.He also gets into how A Beat Happening came together, noticing that rappers in Portland had plenty of platforms to perform, but producers and beat makers didn't really have anything built for them. The idea started small: approach a local record shop, no money involved, no tickets, just a chance for beat makers to get on stage.LuvJonez reflects on the show now reaching its nine-year anniversary, having hosted over eighty events and featured more than four hundred local Portland artists along the way. For the anniversary, he changed things up — rather than booking individual artists like usual, he invited other music collectives around the city to share one lineup. He talks about going into it unsure whether everyone would say yes, and how surprised he was when every single collective agreed, turning the night into a rare moment where the city's music community showed up for each other instead of competing.Be sure to follow LuvJonez on Instagram, Bandcamp, and YouTube to keep up with his music, and follow A Beat Happening on Instagram @abeathappening or at abeathappening.org for show archives, photos, and videos from over four hundred featured artists.Image courtesy of Subject.  The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever wondered if the reason you feel stuck isn't because you don't know who you are... but because you've spent years hiding parts of yourself to make other people comfortable?In this episode, I'm joined by journalist, editor, and author Stacey Lindsay to explore what it really means to become more of yourself. We talk about why getting older can be one of the most freeing and creative experiences of your life, how to stop living for other people's expectations, and why your 40s might just be the beginning of your most authentic chapter yet.From this conversation, you'll learn:-Why so many of us shrink ourselves to make others comfortable.-How to stop living by other people's expectations.-Why courage is built through small, everyday choices.-How to reconnect with the parts of yourself you've hidden.-Why your 40s can be one of the most creative and empowering seasons of your life.Whether you're approaching 40 or simply longing to feel more like yourself, I hope this  conversation reminds you that it's never too late to become who you've been all along.

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Multimedia Artist, Madi Brunetti. Madi discusses Instagram handles, Black Sabbath, Death Metal, having the support of her parents, the mediums she works in, taxidermy, pinning bugs, cicadas, tattoos, therapy, moths, being neurodivergent, change, self-portraits, overcoming her eating disorder, mental health, marathons, masking, coping mechanisms, autism, embroidery, some of her pieces, getting her degree in studio art from Fort Lewis College, her residency at Art Gym, Bell Projects, road kill, death, pricing, hand embellishment, art as therapy, selling work, living your life, Bitfactory's “US” exhibition, and what the future holds for her.Join us for an illuminating conversation with Madi Brunetti!Check out Madi's work at www.madibrunetti.comFollow Madi on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/fairy.bootz/ - @fairy.bootzSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

Hannah Eddy has built a career across murals, snowboards, apparel, products, and gallery walls while keeping her bold colors and playful characters easy to spot. Her roots in skate and snowboard culture helped turn old camp connections into collaborations with Vans, Patagonia, Hydro Flask, and more. She opens up about the project choices, business boundaries, and lifestyle decisions that protect her creative energy. You'll hear how she stays easy to hire while keeping the work unmistakably hers.Hannah Eddy is a Reno-based artist and muralist known for bold color, crisp lines, playful landscapes, and recurring characters influenced by skateboarding, snowboarding, and the outdoors. Her work appears across murals, gallery walls, skateboards, apparel, products, and collaborations with brands including Vans, Patagonia, Santa Cruz Skateboards, and Hydro Flask.Connect with Hannah:IGWebsiteHannah Eddy at Gallery ERGOHannah Eddy at ABV GalleryCreative Finds:The 1" Angled Brush is coming back for good. Keep an eye on enjoyzibra.com for the drop date and save 10% on your Zibra order with code BANTER10.In this episode, we discuss:Why a recognizable style can make the right brand projects easier to land – and the wrong ones easier to decline.A look at how years inside the skate and snowboard community opened doors no cold pitch could force.What Hannah's camper, six off-grid years, and low-overhead life taught her about protecting creative freedom.Why a one-year licensing term can keep an artist's characters from quietly slipping out of their control.What artists often overlook when Instagram starts replacing gallery openings, local art nights, and actual conversations.Welcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We're here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It's a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.Connect with Zibra: WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeBlog

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Jose Duran.About Jose Duran: Born in Moca, Dominican Republic, Duran is a painter, designer, and sculptor whose work constructs elaborate, opulent interiors rooted in Baroque and Rococo traditions. His practice is grounded in extensive research into survival, celebration, vengeance, sabotage, and aspirational desire within Black communities. Duran centers Black feminine figures in his compositions as a reclamation of their historically overlooked contributions to European standards of taste, and as a form of retribution for generations of forced labor under colonial rule.In the conversation, Duran discusses his early career in fashion, including time spent studying and working in Paris, as well as an MBA program in Taipei focused on the Asian luxury market. He explains his decision, at age 41, to leave the fashion industry behind and commit fully to becoming a visual artist, a shift shaped in part by a residency in Senegal that marked his entry into the art world.Duran describes the influence of his late mother, a hairstylist whose gatherings between the Bronx and the Dominican Republic shaped his early understanding of beauty, celebration, and hospitality. He also outlines his research process, including his study of the historical relationship between textiles and the transatlantic slave trade, and his investigation into love-attraction plants once used by enslaved women in the Caribbean, both of which directly inform his work.The conversation also touches on Duran's early relationship with artist Mickalene Thomas, and how that connection shaped both his confidence and his development as an artist.Follow Jose Duran on Instagram at @joseduranstudio to keep up with his work and future projects.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

I thought pregnancy would change my body. I didn't expect it to change the way I think about creativity, ambition, fear, relationships, and life.In my final live episode before maternity leave, I'm sharing the five biggest lessons pregnancy has taught me so far.From this conversation, you'll learn:-Why you should pre-prepare, but never pre-suffer.-Why pregnancy and Motherhood actually increases ambition.-Why advocating for yourself is one of the greatest acts of self-trust.-How surrender can unlock more creativity and peace.-Why protecting your energy changes everything.Even if you're not a parent, these lessons are for anyone navigating a major life transition, pursuing a creative dream, or learning to trust themselves more deeply. I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Bony Ramirez!About Bony Ramirez: Dominican-born artist based out of Jersey City, New Jersey, working across painting, sculpture, and installation to create a vivid celebration and exploration of Dominican life and Caribbean culture. Blending European painting traditions — Renaissance and Mannerist influences drawn from church art — with distinctly Caribbean imagery, symbolism, and materials, Ramirez has built a visual language entirely his own. His elongated, exaggerated figures function almost like landscapes, each one deliberately distinct, never referencing real people but instead pulling from memory and imagination.In our conversation, Ramirez talks through moving to the United States at 13 years old and how that transition shaped both his identity and his relationship to the culture he left behind. He reflects on how being physically close to New York City's art scene, including a stretch living in Harlem, became an essential part of his growth as an artist. Ramirez discusses his responsibility to tell Caribbean stories that are still underrepresented in contemporary art, noting how many people don't even know where his island is.He gets into how his figures evolved — starting from self-taught limitations that became a stylistic signature — and why he keeps cultural markers like plantains, machetes, and crabs, along with bilingual English and Spanish titles, at the forefront of his work, refusing to let that world fade into the background.Be sure to follow Bony Ramirez on Instagram at @bonyramirezz to keep up with his work and future projects.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi cutie! I am reairing the first-ever episode I did on Human design with Dana and Shayna from the Dayluna Human Design Podcast. I have been thinking a lot about birth charts with my son coming in just a couple weeks, and I had this episode on the brain because of that! It's a great one to start to learn about yoru design, so pull up your chart, sit back and enjoy!On The Guest: Shayna Cornelius and Dana Stiles, Human Design specialists and co-creators of DayLuna, are here on a mission to empower the collective towards self-love, personal freedom, and radical authenticity. Their wildly successful DayLuna Human Design Podcast has generated over 850k downloads worldwide.From this conversation you'll learn:How to navigate your life in alignment with your purposeThe danger of comparing yourself to your colleaguesThe basics of human designThe blueprint of your energyWhy self-awareness is freeingStrategy vs authorityThe 5 different energy typesEnergy differences in couples and how to navigate themThe ideal work hours for your energyIdeal careers for different energy typesWhat you're designed to feel when you are in alignmentThe importance of focus and rest for ProjectorsHow to use your specific creative energyThe danger in confusing the love of recognition for the love of the workThe collective “crumbling” and “rising”And so much more

I was privileged once again to attend Newport Folk Festival and even more grateful to sit down with Madi Diaz — four years after her first Roadcase guest spot in 2022. Madi is a striking artist with a unique flair for vulnerability and for putting her authentic self — and her feelings — on display in her songwriting. She is also a two-time Grammy nominee for her album Weird Faith, and was a member of Harry Styles' touring band in 2023.Madi talks to me about the importance of embracing her feelings, especially in navigating relationships, and she discusses with me how her knack for finding joy in uncertainty and the unknown helps shape not only her artistry but also her outlook on life. Her upcoming deluxe release — the UN-unplugged version — of her album Fatal Optimist is coming out on September 4, and it further underscores the hope embedded in her attitude of “defiant optimism.”  Heads up for more interviews from Newport Folk Festival, coming up this week and next!!=======================================Chapters:00:00 - Episode intro with Host Josh Rosenberg04:05 - Maddie Diaz's journey and upcoming album Fatal Optimist06:23 - How songwriting reflects personal and universal emotions08:53 - The meaning behind Fatal Optimist as laughing in the face of the current world10:26 - Strategies for managing intense feelings through acceptance and presence12:50 - Decision-making guided by gut instinct and living with no wrong choices14:55 - The creative process behind her innovative music videos and art installations18:28 - Navigating relationships and personal growth during tour adventures20:05 - The transformative experience of performing for Harry Styles and large audiences23:51 - Reflections on touring at Wembley and the impact on her music and mindset27:19 - Her focus on new music, upcoming solo shows, and ongoing projects29:23 - Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Dina AZ. Salem!About Dina AZ. Salem: Washington, DC–based abstract artist born in Alexandria, Egypt, working across painting and sculpture to create materially driven works that explore healing, transformation, memory, and resilience. Through layered surfaces, texture, and unconventional materials, her practice investigates how personal experiences can be translated into visual language. She signs her work with the initials of her late father, honoring the person who first encouraged her artistic journey.In our conversation, Salem talks through growing up as a hyperactive child in Alexandria, Egypt, and how her mother discovered that painting calmed her down—leading to a lifelong artistic practice that began at four or five years old. She shares how her father, Ahmed Zaki, a CFO who never used a calculator in his life, would sit next to her and watch her paint, eventually buying her early works for small amounts to encourage her. Salem recalls visiting her father's office at nine years old and finding all her blue paintings hanging on his walls, and how his passing when she was twelve stopped her artistic journey for years.She connects her path from applying to shoe design school in Italy to eventually attending Virginia Tech and landing in DC about four years ago, reflecting on how the journey "chose her." We get into her philosophy that materials carry memory—sourcing everything from sand to plaster to abandoned items found walking around DC and at Home Depot, her "happy place." As she puts it, she's interested in "how we become someone new without losing who we were." Salem discusses how living in two places has made her understand that "identity is never fixed, it's always evolving," and how she wouldn't create the same style of work if she had stayed in Egypt.Be sure to follow Dina AZ. Salem on Instagram at @dinaazsalem to keep up with her work and future projects.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi Cutie! Today I'm resharing an episode that changed my life! Listen to hear the advice that shifted everything in my creative career. Love this episode with Mural Artist, Patrick Ganino! Check it out. Original Description below: Today's guest is Patrick Ganino. He is an artist, author, and social media expert. He  is best known for creating absolutely spectacular murals and paintings for celebs such as Hulk Hogan, Chevy Chase, Rosie O'Donell and many more as well as his own book, ‘The Business of Faux,' and his ability to create and curate online communities.Patrick hustled his way to become a professional artist--from the start, he approached his art as a business and was relentless in his drive to pursue it. He doesn't let perfectionism or overthinking get in the way of creating -he always just goes for it and trusts his instincts. From this conversation you'll learn:What characteristics you need to redefine your relationship with fearHow to bust through a creative block The power of rest in the creative projectWhy Delegating is a powerful tool as a creative What the benefits are to creating quickly and living by the moto “less think, more do”How to find ways to build up your personal business and start from the ground upThe most effective To-Do list, EVER!How to figure out ANYTHINGHow to move past creative blocksThe power of taking a break from your creativity How to self-promote authenticallyHow set a price for your business and work & WHEN to get paidWhy it's important to be a light in the roomAdvice for people who haven't made money from their passion YET Why I believe in going where you're not expected creatively 

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Simone Phillips!About Simone Phillips: Award-winning content creator and event curator behind Charm City Table, Baltimore's popular food and beverage platform with more than ten million impressions per month. She's become a trusted voice in Baltimore's culinary scene, highlighting the people, places, and stories that shape the city's food culture. She also curates vertical videos for the Maryland Film Festival and works closely with Parkway Theater.In our conversation, Phillips walks through her journey from starting Charm City Table in 2017 as a hobby to journal her dining experiences. Growing up, she didn't eat out much—Golden Corral and IHOP at church functions, but never exploring Baltimore's dining scene. After graduating college and moving back to Baltimore, she started exploring Harbor East, Fells Point, the Inner Harbor, Canton, and fell in love with all the options. That curiosity became her whole life.She shares her humanitarian approach to content creation—thinking about the restaurant owners and their feelings as creatives, but also the people spending their money who see something and get excited about visiting. We get into what it takes to build a sustainable brand voice rather than chasing virality, why Baltimore remains her intentional focal point even as she partners with national brands in New York, Chicago, and California, and what she believes is missing from Baltimore's food scene to take it to the next level: elevated service as an art form.Be sure to follow Charm City Table on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Every one of us carries a deeper story beneath the surface—one that words often fail to express. In this episode of The Lucas Mack Show, Lucas sits down with longtime friend and visionary artist Sophia Noemi for an intimate conversation about creativity, healing, identity, and the mysterious ways our souls communicate through dreams, symbols, and imagination. Sophia shares how she discovered her extraordinary gift of translating subconscious imagery into powerful works of art, including the story behind the painting she created from one of Lucas's recurring visions of a wolf. Together they explore why creativity is far more than self-expression—it can become a pathway to healing, transformation, and remembering who we truly are. The conversation also dives into Sophia's remarkable professional journey, from teaching paint-and-sip classes to creating large-scale historical murals, while navigating grief, personal loss, and seasons of creative uncertainty. Through it all, she reveals how journaling, protecting her energy, and staying aligned with her calling helped her reclaim both her identity and her purpose. If you've ever felt disconnected from your creativity, struggled through difficult seasons, or sensed there was something deeper trying to emerge from within you, this conversation will inspire you to trust the process and create from the truth of who you are. In this episode: How dreams and subconscious imagery can guide our lives The story behind Lucas's wolf vision and Sophia's painting Creativity as a tool for healing trauma Recovering your identity after loss and hardship Why artists must protect their energy and light Moving from small beginnings to large opportunities Journaling as a spiritual and creative practice Following your calling even when the path isn't clear If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that creativity isn't just about making art—it's about becoming who you were created to be. Follow  @SophiaNoemi  at https://www.instagram.com/artistsophianoemi/  WATCH MY TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zG0zXJ8bUOA&t=47s S ign up for coaching: https://www.lucasmack.com/coaching Thank you for listening – if you're struggling to break free and need support – go to my website and www.lucasmack.com. There's you'll find resources like videos and eBooks and information on how to work with me for coaching.

Hi Creative! For today's best of, I am going DEEP into the archives: back to 2019! This was the first-ever time my parents came on the podcast. We shared our relationship and they spoke about how to raise a creative child. It felt appropriate given the fact that my baby boy is going to be arriving in the next 3-4 weeks! I can't wait to revisit this episode with you and continue on this journey down memory lane! LOVE YA!Original Description! On today's very special episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, Lauren Talks with her parents, Jo Ann and Mike LoGrasso. They talk all about what it was like to raise a creative child, their tips for parents who are raising or hope to raise creative children and tips for people who might not have had that encouraging base as a start. They also reveal the first time they realized Lauren was creative, the dreams that they still hope to achieve and the most difficult part of raising a passionate child. Check it out! 

Abby Pawley started by painting surfboards in Virginia Beach, then said yes to a 50-foot mural festival wall that changed everything. Five years later, her work has shown up in Amazon's main entrance, an IKEA Monet collaboration, local landmarks, and commercial spaces across her community. Abby shares how she left a warehouse job with no perfect plan, followed up until clients answered, handled the panic of large-scale projects, and learned to keep painting through the ugly middle when even she needed to trust the process. She also talks honestly about AI-generated client requests, social media pressure, public rejection, and the kind of persistence that can turn a “no” into the next wall.Abby Pawley is the Virginia Beach artist and muralist behind Pawley Prints, creating colorful murals, coastal-inspired pieces, and large-scale commercial work for brands and local spaces. Based in Virginia Beach, her work carries the influence of her high school art teachers, who encouraged her early on, and the community that helped her grow.Connect with Abby:WebsiteIGTikTokCreative Finds:Zibra 1/8" Detail Brush – our most requested size, launching July 30 at enjoyzibra.com (use code BANTER10 for 10% off)In this episode, we discuss:Why Abby left her warehouse job after her first mural, even without a perfect planHow steady follow-up helped turn an Amazon referral into a real projectWhy referrals still require persistence, clear communication, and self-advocacyWhat changes when your work moves from small surfaces to 50-foot wallsHow artists can get through the ugly middle of a project without spiralingWhy Abby's most effective social media posts are often the simple, honest onesHow sharing rejection can build trust with your audience and help other artists keep goingWelcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We're here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It's a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.Connect with Zibra: WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeBlog

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Louis-Antoine Gilbert!About Louis-Antoine Gilbert: French-American painter and artist known for his acrylic on canvas works that create the illusion of depth, living in Washington, DC for nearly a decade, creating colorful acrylic cityscapes inspired by brutalist and modernist architecture, art deco design, and graphic novels by Moebius, François Schuiten, and Benoît Peeters. His cubist-influenced work draws from M.C. Escher and Wassily Kandinsky, and he's also a musician, beat maker, and painting instructor.In our conversation, Gilbert talks through growing up in Paris with parents who brought him to free museums and concerts, first wanting to be an artist at age four after seeing an orchestra, and starting with graffiti following older kids in the streets. He connects his journey from Parisian punk bands to DC's basement show scene and digs into how DC's greenery—particularly Rock Creek Park—has transformed his gray, Parisian-inspired compositions into more hopeful work with vegetation. As he puts it, discovering DC made him realize "both cities, both of them have brutalist and modern buildings in them."He recalls meeting artist Autumn Spears early in his DC years, shares stories from selling affordable original drawings at the Little DuPont flea market every six weeks, and discusses learning that French house music actually originated from Detroit. We get into the realities of teaching painting in summers, the influence of graphic novels from his dad's collection, and how nearly a decade in DC has made him rethink the art deco shapes he loved from Paris.Be sure to follow Louis-Antoine Gilbert on Instagram at @antoine_paints to keep up with his work and future projects.Photo courtesy of subject.All views expressed by Louis-Antoine Gilbert are his own and not those of the Law Library of Congress or the Library of Congress The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi Creative! As I prepare for motherhood, continue building my business, Lauren LoGrasso Productions, release my next single and get the show ready for maternity leave, I realize need a little space to make the best work for you.  Therefore I have decided that I will [most likely] do best of episodes for the rest of July so I can get ahead and bring you brand new content in August and September while I'm out learning how to be a Mom! I might pop in with a solo or one with me and my hubby talking about prepping for parenthood, but otherwise, you're going to hear some of my fave episodes and ones I am re-listening to at this point in my journey! Also! I am putting out a new song on Friday, July 10th! Please pre-save it here: https://ffm.to/walkingonair2026 In the meantime, check out this FANTASTIC episode with Breathwork practitioner, Terry Moseley and hear you you can use breathwork in your life and creativity + my WILD first time doing breathwork including getting a visit from my ancestors! Original Description: Have you ever considered how the simple act of breathing could unlock profound changes in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? Today's guest is Terry Moseley. She is a seasoned expert in breathwork and healing. She created Bionic Breathwork, which is based upon breathing techniques backed by science to help you begin to move through trauma, release old patterns and more. Today, Terry will teach you about the transformative power of breathwork and how it can not only enhance your daily life but also lead to deep healing and personal growth.From this conversation you'll learn:-What breathwork is-How it can help you release trauma-The Full Story of my (Lauren's) WILD breathwork experience--this is a must-hear!-What functional freeze is and how to get out of it -The connection between breathwork and therapeutic psychedelics & how to know which one is right for you-AND we will even walk you through a little breathwork at the end of the pod!Try a FREE Bionic Breathwork Class with Terry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpzBk3wXYWc

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Zoë Poindexter!About Zoë Poindexter: Documentary filmmaker, producer, and director based in Washington, DC. She attended journalism graduate school at Georgetown University, where she continues to work as a documentary teacher's assistant, and specializes in nonfiction storytelling.In our conversation, Poindexter walks through her journey to A Revolution Called Love, a feature documentary inspired by Black Love Day—a holiday created in DC in the nineties by Mama Ayo Handy-Kendi. After living in DC for almost ten years without ever hearing about it, she called the founder and asked to attend. She showed up in purple—the colors of Black Love Day, which happens to be her favorite color—stayed for the entire seven-hour ceremony, and came back saying, "Yes, this needs to be made into a film." The documentary is structured around the holiday's five tenets: love for the creator, love for yourself, love for family, love for community, and love for the Black diaspora. We explore how she's weaving community voices throughout—filming interviews with Black Washingtonians defining what those tenets mean to them, with select responses used as voiceover narration in the feature.She shares her commitment to telling positive stories that aren't clichés—"We have way too many clichéd stories about Black people, Black communities. I often ask myself, why do we need this again? Who is this actually being made for?" She hopes the film sparks conversation around what we think love is—a deeper dialogue about intention, community, and making work that's truly for us. This conversation came about through a shared passion for storytelling—and the belief that the stories we tell should actually be made for us.Be sure to follow the project (@blacklovedocfilm on Instagram, Black Love Documentary Film on Facebook) and visit BlackLoveDocumentary.com to learn more and support the crowdfund. Both Defining Love: Voices of Black DC (a short oral history film funded in part by Humanities DC) and A Revolution Called Love are currently in production.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Chloé Duplessis! Chloé discusses her family, her education, growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana, living in New Orleans, moving back home, running for the school board, her involvement in politics, getting her diagnosis of Stargardt disease, moving to Denver, starting her art business, telling lesser known stories of history, working in different mediums, honoring her ancestors and our shared history, travel, being part of a supportive art community, creating the first accessible “I Voted” sticker for the City of Denver, the Colorado Black Equity Study, Cathay Williams, the history behind & the evolution of her exhibition “12 Tablecloths, burlap being her “soul fabric,” her exhibition “Origin Story” at Understudy, her piece “Reclaiming Liberty,” and her advice to Artists to “Serve from where you are.”Join us for a fantastic and inspirational conversation with Chloé Duplessis! Check out Chloe's work at www.chloeduplessis.com Follow Chloé on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/duplessis.art/ - @duplessis.art Chloé's exhibition “Origin Story” will be on display at Understudy through July 19th - https://www.denvertheatredistrict.com/understudy Hear Chloé talk about the exhibition “Origin Story” on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dNjq1pv9P0 Chloe's exhibition “Shared History” opens July 28th at the Center for Colorado Women's History - http://www.historycolorado.org/center-colorado-womens-history Check out Chloé's other shows happening later this year at www.chloeduplessis.com/eventsSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Paloma Vianey!About Paloma Vianey: Interdisciplinary artist from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, now based in Washington, DC. She holds an MFA from Cornell University and has created large-scale public art installations along the US-Mexico border, with work exhibited at major museums and galleries internationally. She is primarily a painter and educator, teaching at the collegiate level.In our conversation, Vianey walks through her artistic journey from beginning to paint as a teenager when Juarez was labeled "the most dangerous city in the world," using art as catharsis during years of violence. She recounts completing a groundbreaking 72-foot-wide community-funded border bridge mural in 2018, depicting a girl blowing bubbles with each bubble representing emblematic images of Juarez including a tribute to femicide victims. We dig into her signature "Chamara" paintings—labor-intensive works where she hand-sews canvas jackets with industrial zippers over oil-painted urban landscapes of Juarez, creating what she calls "portraits of the city." One painting captured a pink house she'd see every time crossing the border—until one visit when she discovered it had been painted white. "That was a little heartbreaking for me," she shares, explaining how these works archive the changing memory of her hometown through a lens of resilience and hope.She shares insights on finding community in DC after moving six times in five years, her love for the U Street corridor (particularly Taqueria Xochi for authentic Mexican food), and how DC has been generous in giving her platforms to show her work. This conversation came about after I encountered Vianey's work at Umbrella Art Fair—a chance discovery that sparked a deeper dialogue about representation, resilience, and the power of challenging negative narratives through art.Be sure to follow Paloma Vianey (@palomavianey on Instagram) and visit palomavianey.com to keep up with her work and future projects. Her exhibition "Un Mismo Cielo Entre Washington y Juarez" is on display at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC until July 25th.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi Creative Cutie! This week I am just getting back from my Babymoon and wanted to reshare an episode that I LOVE and I've been thinking about a lot on my entrepreneurial journey. What I have found about both creativity and business ownership is that underneath it all, it's really a healing and self-development journey. This episode talks about exactly that: How to attain success through healing. ENJOY! Original Description: On The Guest:  Today's guest is Victoria Song. She is a leadership advisor and coach to CEOs, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs. She's worked with people like Cindy Crawford and Ryan Hudson who is the cofounder of Honey- which was acquired by paypal for 4 billion dollars.  She is also the author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Bending Reality, was on Forbes' 30 Under 30 list and has been featured in ABC, NBC, Glamour, Boston Globe, and more.From this conversation you'll learn:How to get out of your head and into your bodyThe signs of an inflamed nervous systemHow to healthily express angerHow to heal from feelings of unworthiness How to bend reality What Contraction/ expansion is and how can you start leaning more toward expansionHow to build self-trustWhy it's important to celebrate successes and winsHow to change your inner critic voice into something supportiveHow to rewrite old stories AND MORE! 

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Miles Johnson!About Miles Johnson: Miles Johnson is a self-described "unclassically untrained oil painter" and mechanical engineer based in the DMV area. In over 4 years—starting with over a year on iPad before transitioning to oils 3 years ago—he has created numerous pieces. His late grandmother was a painter herself who created approximately 300 pieces and inspired his creative path. Miles first painted her portrait last summer for his solo show.Growing up, Miles would run cross-country to the Smithsonian, where Thomas Cole's four-part series "Voyage of Life" gave him a revelation: "I never thought that paintings were like almost manga panels." He also draws inspiration from Little Black Goat, incorporating anime-style faces into his work. Miles applies his engineering background with painting by creating bullet-point lists and maintaining over 200 pages of documentation in Google Docs. His research process studies figures like Fannie Lou Hamer—someone who was "born into sharecropping and ended up dying with a foundation that gave a million acres of land across Mississippi."Later we discussed Miles working on Common People Ain't Common, a 2025 undertaking. He made 100 pieces dedicated to celebrating the small moments in life and of the people he has observed.  His goal was to make this art affordable for the everyday people who supported him on his art journey. His aim is that these pieces will serve as a great investment for first-time collectors. His Instagram handle @MJonthewall pays homage to Michael Jackson's "Off the Wall" album. Connect with Miles on Instagram and TikTok at @MJonthewall or visit MJonthewall.com.Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

I was at Winnetka Music Festival June 19-20, where I spoke to @benkweller, a multi-genre multi-instrumentalist, whose very personal and revealing songwriting has been his trademark throughout his more than 20-year career. This episode is Part 1 of a four-part series of in-person interviews from the Winnetka Music Fest, and I'll be featuring these throughout this and the following week.Ben's latest album, Cover the Mirrors, is not only a personal documentation of his life, but also a tribute to his son Dorian, who died tragically in 2023. Ben's vulnerability and authenticity are on full display in this recent effort, and he talks to me about just how his songwriting plays a critical part in his life — and how it especially helped him during a time of unimaginable sorrow. This is a heartwrenching yet hopeful story of perseverance and grace. Ben's humor and joyful spirit is on full display in this lively conversation, and I'm honored to have sat down with him just prior to his set. I can't wait for you to give this one a listen!!=======================================Chapters:00:00 -- Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg06:30 — Intro and joking around about an apparent show mix-up07:10 — Ben's vulnerability as a songwriter and communicator08:16 — Why plainspoken lyrics can still feel powerful09:50 — DIY instincts, business, and being direct11:31 — The loss of Dorian and how music stopped at home12:56 — Writing songs to communicate with Dorian14:38 — The story behind “Oh Dorian”16:56 — How the song shifted into a friend's perspective18:02 — The emotional weight of the album Cover the Mirrors19:06 — Fiction, first person, and writing from lived truth20:56 — How tragedy changed the impact of Ben's songwriting21:49 — Fans supporting Ben on tour through grief22:38 — Feeling Dorian's presence on stage23:37 — Creative momentum and working on a new album24:48 — Showing up for the muse and the creative life25:29 — Songs as something received, not just written25:59 — The French phrase in a new song and checking the translation27:47 — Flow state, openness, and the idea of receiving songs29:28 — How listeners interpret Ben's lyrics30:26 — Songs that took on new meaning after Dorian's death31:19 — Ben's musical beginnings as a kid33:49 — His music-first writing process and melodic math35:54 — Free will, destiny, and the shape of a life36:32 — Being Jewish, family traditions, and Shabbat38:15 — Shared cultural identity and appreciation for Jewish guests38:47 — Johnny/Modern Love Child and collaboration39:49 — Reissue news for On My Way40:37 — The next studio album, Agarita41:37 — Wanting a teleprompter for live shows42:30 — Thoughts on lyric stands and authenticity on stage43:22 — Daniel Johnston and outsider music43:53 — Roger Greenwald and producing a debut album45:45 — Artists as conduits and creating a unique path46:33 — Closing thanks and tribute46:50 -- Episode Wrap-up with Host Josh Rosenberg=======================================For more information on Roadcase:https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.comOr contact Roadcase by email:  info@roadcasepod.comRoadcase theme music:  "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Bernard Feinsod!About Bernard Feinsod: Editor, producer, writer, director, sound designer, and voice actor with over 17 years of experience in comedy, documentary, news, variety entertainment, and live events. A Baltimore-raised, Brooklyn-based creative who started at NBC's Today Show at 21, spent eight years at Vice Media, and is now navigating the independent content creator landscape.In our conversation, Feinsod talks through his 17-year journey in post-production—from the NBC mail room to creative producer, working with Sony, Field and Stream, and Huckberry across television, film, and new media. He connects his Baltimore DIY roots to his New York work and digs into how transitioning from Vice staffer to freelancer reshaped his creative approach. As he puts it, "it's easy to get complacent when you have like a day job that's holding you down so well."He recalls his time at Vice Media as "the best job I ever had," shares stories from editing Bret Raybould's comedy special, and discusses heading into a new self-starting phase. We get into the realities of working from a Brooklyn apartment edit suite for six years, the mass exodus from Vice, and how the last two years as an independent have pushed him toward more passion-driven, project-based creative work.Be sure to follow Bernard Feinsod to keep up with his work and future projects.Photo credit: Dan St. Ours The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Jacob Ming-Trent!About Jacob Ming-Trent: Acclaimed performer, playwright, and one of American Theater's people to watch. A celebrated artist bringing his solo play, How Shakespeare Saved My Life, to Washington, DC's Folger Theater, and later to The Public Theater in New York with Red Bull producing.In our conversation, Ming-Trent walks through his journey from a rough childhood in an abusive home to moving to New York at seventeen—having been homeless the previous year and recently dropped out of high school. He recalls the pivotal moment Shakespeare entered his life: at six years old, his father, an English major, mentioned the Bard alongside Amiri Baraka. Years later, he accidentally walked into the wrong classroom and was asked to read a Shakespeare speech. "It felt like home to me," he says. "The words were big enough to give context to my emotions that were inside."He digs into the origins of How Shakespeare Saved My Life, a play that poured out of him unexpectedly while working on a different project. The solo show follows a kid with a tough childhood who discovers Shakespeare and tries to use it to navigate his world—sometimes it works, sometimes it fails. "It's a raucous ride, it's outrageous, it's funny, it's sad, and in the end we experience some black joy," Ming-Trent shares. We discuss his decision to leave theater at 35 after feeling treated like "an affirmative action hire," his pivot to television in LA, and how a call from director Saheem Ali brought him back to the stage to lead Shakespeare in the Park in Merry Wives—which ultimately led to writing this play. He reflects on the influence of figures like Biggie, Tupac, James Baldwin, and Basquiat—all artists trying to save their lives through their work. He also talks about audience interaction, the differences between performing in Berkeley and DC, and why vulnerability and fear are necessary parts of telling personal stories.Be sure to follow Jacob Ming-Trent and catch How Shakespeare Saved My Life, running until July 5th at Folger Theater (201 East Capitol Street SE, Washington, DC). Tickets start at $20. The play is also published by Bloomsbury Publishing. After DC, the show heads to The Public Theater in New York. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever had one bad day that suddenly made you question everything? Yesterday, that was me. After my most successful month as an entrepreneur, I found myself crying hysterically, convinced I wasn't doing enough and wondering if I was failing. Looking back, I realized my brain had turned one incredibly stressful day into a story that wasn't fully true. In this solo episode, I'm sharing what happened, the surprising lesson it taught me, and the framework I'm using to move through creative spirals without letting them define me.In this episode, you'll learn:- How to recognize when you're spiraling instead of seeing the full picture-Why your inner critic says the things it does and how to respond with compassion instead of shame-How to separate what's actually happening from the story your brain is telling you-A simple practice that's helping me regain perspective and move forward one step at a timeIf you've been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or like you're somehow falling behind, I hope this episode reminds you that one hard day doesn't get to write the story of your life.

Have you ever poured years into building something only to watch it fall apart right when you thought you'd finally figured it out? That's where Steve Kamb was when he wrote How to Try Again, his new book on starting over after failure.Steve, founder of Nerd Fitness, wrote this book on how to try again while actually trying again himself, navigating a divorce, a cancer diagnosis, and a full reinvention of the business he'd spent 20 years building.In this episode You'll Learn: :-Steve's PACT framework for trying again after failure -Why self-compassion beats self-criticism when you're starting over-How perfectionism keeps your best work hidden-Why sometimes progress isn't the goal, staying afloat isIf you're in the middle of starting over, or just need permission to try again, this one's for you.More on Steve: founder of Nerd Fitness, author of How to Try Again, a guide to starting over after failure. Get How to Try Again here: https://stevekamb.com/howtotryagain/ 

Success looks different when you become responsible for more than yourself.In this episode of The Heavyweight Collective, Inland Empire rapper D'zyl 5k1 returns for a conversation about fatherhood, artistry, legacy, and growth. The discussion explores how becoming a parent changes creative decisions, personal priorities, and the type of impact you want your work to leave behind.The episode also shines a light on the Inland Empire music scene and the resilience required to build a career in a region often overlooked by the larger entertainment industry. From there, the conversation dives into his upcoming album The Way I Devise, health challenges that changed his perspective, and the ongoing balance between ambition, family, and authenticity.Tap in With US! Thanks for tapping in with The Heavyweight Collective! Make sure you follow, subscribe, and share with someone who needs this convo. Catch us on all socials for clips, updates, and more behind the mic. https://linktr.ee/TheHeavyweightPodcast

Have you ever made a big change in your life, only to realize you're still living by the same rules that made you feel boxed in, in the first place?After leaving corporate America and becoming an entrepreneur, I started noticing all the old beliefs, fears, and expectations I had unknowingly carried into this new chapter.In this solo episode, I share the hidden rules I'm learning to let go of, why creativity is about questioning assumptions, and how to stop bringing the past into the future you're trying to createIn this episode, you'll learn:-Why changing your circumstances isn't enough-The invisible rules that may be holding you back- How to create a life that actually fits who you are…If you're in a season of reinvention, this episode is for you.

Have you ever been told that becoming a mother means losing yourself? Losing your creativity, your ambition, your momentum?Well, what if the opposite was actually true?Today's guest is comedian, writer, and one of the sharpest voices on the internet, Ginny Hogan, and this conversation will completely reframe everything you've been told about motherhood and creativity.From this episode, you'll learn:-Why so many women have their greatest creative success after having a baby-The truth about body image, eating disorders, and pregnancy that nobody talks about-How to balance ambition, guilt, and creativity as a working mom-What giving birth taught Ginny about the power of her own body and creativityGinny's honesty about the messy, beautiful, reality of creative motherhood is packed with humor, hard-won wisdom, and moments that will make you feel deeply seen. Whether you're pregnant, a parent, want to be a parent, or just a woman trying to hold onto herself through a massive life transition, this one is for you.More on Ginny: Ginny Hogan is a comedian, writer, and one of the most followed voices on Threads, known for her razor-sharp, deeply honest takes on modern womanhood, ambition, politics, body image, and motherhood.

Since leaving corporate America, my podcast downloads have increased nearly 200%.And it's definitely not= because I suddenly became a genius marketer. It's because, for the first time in over a decade, I stopped treating my dream like a side project.In today's solo episode, I'm sharing the surprising energetic shift that changed not only this podcast, but my entire creative life and business.We dive into:-Why the energy behind your work matters just as much as the work itself-The hidden cost of splitting your energy between survival and desire-What happens when you stop hiding your ambitions-Why people can feel when you're finally all-in on yourself-How prioritizing your creative dreams can create major shifts in momentum, visibility, and growthIf you've been quietly building a dream while pouring most of your energy into someone else's vision, this episode is for you. Because your breakthrough isn't always about working harder, most often, it's about finally choosing yourself.

Have you ever noticed that the moment you step into a new, big, chapter of your life, your old patterns can suddenly come rushing to the surface? I have… In this episode, I share a major realization I've had during week three of full-time entrepreneurship: sometimes you have to start saying you're the thing before you fully become it. I share how I came to this, how it helped me manifest one of my biggest dreams and how you can use it in your creativity and career. Now back to what I started with…every time you level up, you need to level up your growth and self-development… and for me, one of those edges is continuing to heal codependency, people pleasing, and learning not to abandon myself while building a life and business that's truly mine.So today, I'm replaying one of my favorite conversations from the archives with codependency facilitator and spiritual counselor Erika Wright.This conversation completely changed the way I think about self-worth, relationships, creativity, emotional resilience, and what it actually means to stay connected to yourself.From this conversation, you'll learn:-How to identify and heal codependent patterns-The difference between creativity and codependency-How to stop abandoning yourself for other people-Why emotional discomfort is not an emergency-How to stop giving unsolicited advice and start turning inward-And how to stay connected to yourself while still loving othersThis episode is especially for you if you're in a season of reinvention, entrepreneurship, healing, motherhood, transition, or personal growth.More on Erika Wright: https://erikawright.org/

Have you ever wondered if all that doing is actually getting in the way of your creativity? What if I asked you to let yourself be less useful?This week I'm sitting down with photographer, documentarian, and creative force Lindsey Lerner, founder of Field Notes From the Work in the Wild, a stunning project on Substack that documents people in the messy middle of their most meaningful work.Lindsey started out as my creative coaching client and has since become one of my dearest friends and creative allies. And in this conversation, she gets radically honest about what happened when she finally stopped over-functioning, stopped building everyone else's dreams, and started making room for her own.We get into:-Why being less useful might be the most creative thing you can do-How to keep the faith when your path makes absolutely no sense-What it really means to ask for help, and why it's so hard for high achievers-How to braid your passions into something only you can create-Plus the moment Lindsey's wife said something so simple it rewired everything.If you've ever confused hustle for worth, or wondered if there's a more holistic, authentic way to create, this one is for you, cutie.And if you're in New York, Lindsey's bringing Field Notes to life on September 26th at Bronxlandia in the South Bronx. Subscribe to Field Notes on Substack to get first access to tickets: https://fieldnotesfromthework.substack.com/ Love you. Let's get into it.

This week, Wes and Todd talk with Colorado Springs Artist, Jes Moran. Jes discusses her engagement with art as a child, growing up in Wisconsin, altering clothes & studying apparel design, her compulsion to make, loving process, having an intentional art practice the past five years, creative ideas, some of the other creative pursuits that she explored before doing the work she does now, being self-taught, learning to trust herself, her process, being fearless, quilts, sewing, what art does for her, letting go, her older work, titles, negative space, abstract art, experimentation & exploration, finding her voice, writing, space, memories, family, vulnerability, self-doubt, routine, sacrifices, potato chips, color, her new work, her show at Auric in June, being seen & valued, the support of her family, the Colorado Springs art community, and her idea of perfect happiness.Join us for a wonderful conversation with Jes Moran!Check out Jes Moran's exquisite work at www.jesmoran.comFollow Jes Moran on social media:Instagram - www.instagram.com/jesdmoran/ - @jesdmoranJes' exhibition “Seam Shift: painting through construction” will be on display at Auric Gallery through the month of June. Opening reception June 5th.  For more information go to www.auricgallery.comSend us Fan MailFollow us on Instagram:@tenetpodcast - www.instagram.com/tenetpodcast/@wesbrn - www.instagram.com/wesbrn/@toddpiersonphotography - www.instagram.com/toddpiersonphotography/ Follow us on Facebook:www.facebook.com/TenetPodcast/Email us at todd@toddpierson.com If you enjoyed this episode or any of our previous episodes, please consider taking  a moment and leaving us a review on your favorite podcast platform.Thanks for listening! 

For years I taught other people to unleash their creativity. This week, I finally had to put my money where my mouth was and unleash myself. This is my real-time, raw, first-week-of-full-time-entrepreneurship origin story, and I'm not waiting until I have it all figured out to tell it.Last week, I left corporate America after 11+ years to launch my own company, Lauren LoGrasso Productions, while six months pregnant, and I'm bringing you with me for every messy, terrifying, exhilarating moment of it.In this solo episode I'm sharing my 10 self-coaching takeaways from my first week of being fully self-employed, what leaving your job to pursue your creative dreams actually feels like from the inside, and why a business is one of the greatest creative projects you'll ever build.We get into:-How to bet on yourself even when you're terrified-Why rest is part of the creative process, not the enemy of productivity-How to stop forcing and start flowing-Why singing your own praises isn't bragging, it's necessary-Plus a very special announcement I've been dreaming about for years.If you've ever thought about leaving your 9-to-5, starting a creative business, or betting on yourself in a way that scares you a little, this one is for you.Because if I can do this, six months pregnant, fresh out of corporate America, betting everything on my creativity, so can you!Love you, cutie. Let's go!

Have you ever needed just a little more time to finish a creative project? I definitely do right now.I underestimated how much energy it would take to fully launch my business this week while traveling and balancing life, so I need one more day before the new episode drops. In the meantime, I'm re-airing a solo minisode that deeply helped me get to this moment. It's all about how tiny steps lead to giant leaps, and why microdosing courage and creativity can completely change your life. Come back tomorrow, Friday, May 8th, for a special bonus episode where I'll share the real-time lessons, fears, gratitude, and growth I'm experiencing as I officially step into this new chapter.Original Description: Do you ever feel like there's no time left for your creative passions? Or maybe you dream of a big, bold goal but aren't sure how to make it happen? If so, this episode is for you! In today's Minisode, I'm sharing the power of small, consistent actions and how they can help you move closer to your dreams than you ever thought possible. Inspired by my latest obsession—belly dancing!—I dive into how breaking down your goals into manageable steps can help you show up every day, build momentum, and make real progress.

Send us Fan MailPhoto of Zoë Buckman by Abbey Druckershow notes:1:10 background as a multi-media visual artist7:00 Buckman's dialogue with agency9:25 her use of embroidery10:40 filmmaking11:00 Show Me Your Bruises, Then14:25 exhibition at the Perez Museum 18:50 power of art22:00 Artist Tracey Ehmann  23:45 exploration of personal issues in her work 26:15 her work on Jewish personhood 34:30 erasure and gaslighting of Jewish artists37:00 show at Mindy Solomon Gallery 41:00 Jewish people's complicated relationship with the home42:45 her definition of justice / injustice 45:40 how her work addresses her view of justice / injustice49:30 use of vintage textiles51:45 coffee table book52:45 2027 NY show53:30 collaboration with Actress Cush Jumbo54:50 the legacy Buckman hopes to make with her work56:15 multiple truths she addresses in her workPlease share your comments and/or questions at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.comMusic by Toulme.To hear more episodes, please visit Warfare of Art and Law podcast's website.To leave questions or comments about this or other episodes of the podcast and/or for information about joining the 2ND Saturday discussion on art, culture and justice, please message me at stephanie@warfareofartandlaw.com. Thanks so much for listening!This podcast and its content may not be used for training or developing AI systems without permission.© Stephanie Drawdy [2026]

In this episode of Everything Is Personal, Len May sits down with Fast, Naim, and Frank of Fun Lovin' Criminals for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, chemistry, and carving out a sound that never fit neatly into one box. From the energy of the 90s music scene to the band's blend of hip-hop, rock, funk, jazz, soul, and cinematic storytelling, the conversation explores how Fun Lovin' Criminals built a style that felt effortless but was anything but accidental. Fast, Naim, and Frank open up about their early influences, songwriting process, live performance, collaboration, touring, and the moments that shaped their evolution as artists. They also reflect on how the music industry has changed, what keeps them inspired after decades of making music, and why staying creatively curious still matters. It's a conversation about sound, friendship, instinct, reinvention, and the personal stories behind a band that continues to move in its own lane. EndoDNA: Where Genetic Science Meets Actionable Patient Care EndoDNA bridges the gap between complex genomics and patient wellness. Our patented DNA analysis platforms and AI technology provide genetic insights that support and enhance your clinical expertise. Click here to check out to take control over your Personal Health & Wellness   Connect with EndoDNA on SOCIAL: IG | X | YOUTUBE | FB Connect with host, Len May, on IG     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

My sweet Creative Cutie! Today is a BIG HUGE day in my creative life. After 11+ years working a creative job in corporate America, I am finally taking the leap and taking a chance on myself with my company, Lauren LoGrasso Productions! It's my last day at work. I am super grateful for all the opportunities this job has brought me and the amazing shows I've gotten to executive produce and meet AND I am so excited to fully step into my own creative work full time.At the top of the episode I share a little bit about this and how I feel. I also share that I need a little time to process this and move through the full gravity of taking this leap, so I am re-sharing one of my favorite episodes with you: my episode with Robin Hopkins! It's very on brand for this day for me and I hope you find it just as helpful as I did, when you listen or re-listen to it! I love you so much- thanks for ALL your support and belief through the years. Can't wait to full debrief this with you next week. In the meantime, check out the original description below and enjoy!Do you struggle with fear? F ear of failure, what people will think, or even fear of starting? Fear isn't something to throw away: it's a teacher that shows us where our work lies...BUT it should not make our decisions--so we must take it out of the driver's seat. Today's guest, actor, comedian and podcaster, Robin Hopkins, will inspire you to release the grip of fear, choose yourself, and take bold steps toward creative freedom.✨ From this episode, you'll learn:-How to navigate fear and self-doubt in the creative process-Why listening to your gut is essential—and how to tune back in-What Robin's “heated toilet seat moment” taught her about taking the leap-How to escape golden handcuffs and embrace your authentic path-Why self-compassion and rest are vital for creativityRobin's journey from 9to5 life to entrepreneurship is packed with actionable wisdom, heartfelt moments, and hilarious insights. Whether you're stuck in fear, held back by golden handcuffs, or battling creative self-doubt, this episode will inspire you to take bold steps toward your dreams.More on Robin: Robin Hopkins is a writer, podcast host, and former stand-up comedian known for her blend of humor, honesty, and insightful advice. She's the author of If These Ovaries Could Talk and the host of two acclaimed podcasts, Dear Headspace and Well…Adjusting, the former earning an Ambie Award nomination. Robin's work offers a unique mix of wisdom and comedy, making even life's toughest challenges approachable and fun.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, the guest is Douriean Fletcher!About Douriean Fletcher: An acclaimed jewelry designer and artisan whose work bridges adornment and storytelling. She was the specialty jeweler for Marvel's Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and became the first jewelry artist to be part of an Academy Award–winning costume design team—an honor she achieved twice. Douriean has expanded into spacial adornment art, creating large-scale installations and immersive environments.In our conversation, Douriean Fletcher discusses her exhibition, Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture, at the Walters Art Museum and how a ring in the museum's collection became a touchstone for the show. Years ago, she found an ancient Egyptian brass and red jasper ring online—covered in hieroglyphics and telling a story of religious belief, culture, and tradition. She saved the image, not knowing it belonged to the Walters. When putting together the exhibition, she showed the curator that same image—and found out it was part of the museum's collection all along.Fletcher also talks about the parallels between her pieces and objects in the Walters' collection, including a sculpture of Isis and Horus that reminded her of the Dogon sculptures she referenced in the Ramonda dress for Wakanda Forever. She discusses her move from wearable jewelry to larger spacial adornment that transforms gallery spaces.Be sure to check out Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture at the Walters Art Museum — https://thewalters.org/exhibitions/douriean-fletcher/Photo courtesy of subject. The Truth In This Art is supported by William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund, the Maryland State Arts Council's Creativity Grant and Mayor's Individual Artist Award - Creative Baltimore Fund (Baltimore). Host: Rob LeeMusic: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.Production:Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel AlexisEdited by Daniel AlexisShow Notes courtesy of Rob Lee and TransistorPhotos:Rob Lee photos by Vicente Martin for The Truth In This Art and Contrarian Aquarian Media.Guest photos courtesy of the guest, unless otherwise noted.Support the podcastThe Truth In This Art Podcast Fractured Atlas (Fundraising): https://www.fracturedatlas.orgThe Truth In This Art Podcast Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetruthinthisart.bsky.socialThe Truth In This Art Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truthinthisart/?hl=enThe Truth In This Art Podcast Website: https://www.thetruthinthisart.com/The Truth In This Art Podcast Shop: Merch from Redbubble ★ Support this podcast ★

What if the reason you feel stuck creatively… isn't because you don't know what to do? Maybe it's not that you don't know what to say, maybe you're just not letting yourself say it.In this episode, I'm talking with award winning podcast producer, storyteller, and author, Rich Boerner, about what it takes to step out from behind the scenes and actually share your voice.Because for years, Rich helped shape other people's stories… while keeping his own in the background. Until life pushed him to face a question so many of us avoid:  What am I here to say?We get into:-Why we hold ourselves back from expressing what's really true-The fear of being seen, judged, or misunderstood-How to start sharing your voice before you feel ready-Why your most personal story might be the one you're meant to tell-And how small, brave steps can completely change the direction of your lifeRich also shares the story behind his book Not So Only Child (the tale of a family secret that came out and changed his whole life story and reality)… and how finally telling it opened up a whole new chapter for him.If you've been feeling stuck, blocked, or like you're not fully expressing yourself… this conversation is for you.  Because it's very likely that you're not stuck, you're just not saying the thing yet.Get Rich's Book, Not So Only Child Here: https://a.co/d/0g5sZ1IP

Have you ever noticed… the more you try to force something, the less it actually works? The more you push, control, overthink… the more stuck you feel? Same here, cutie! In this solo episode, I'm sharing something I'm actively working through in real time as I step into full-time entrepreneurship… how to stop forcing everything and start trusting that things can actually work out.Because lately, I've felt myself gripping. Trying to make things happen right now. Trying to control outcomes. And all it's been doing is burning me out and blocking the very things I want.So today, I'm talking about the shift I'm making from forcing → faith, while still taking real, intentional action.We get into:-Why forcing energy actually pushes life away-The difference between effort and desperation-How fear and past patterns keep us stuck in control-The daily practices helping me stay grounded (and not spiral)-How to focus on what's real instead of future-tripping worst case scenariosIf you've been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or like you're trying so hard and it's still not clicking… this is for you. Love you!

How can music serve as both an anchor and a form of political resistance? What does it mean to create art in an age of "cognitive violence"? In this episode of Trust Me, I Know What I'm Doing, host Abhay Dandekar sits down with the legendary Vijay Iyer—MacArthur Fellow, Harvard professor, and one of the most influential pianists and composers of our time. Described as a "social conscience" and "multicultural gateway," Vijay shares a masterclass on the physical and emotional labor required to maintain a creative life over three decades.From the necessity of protecting time against the "colonization of memory" to the humbling experience of being an "eternal student," Vijay discusses the profound "transduction" that happens between an artist and their audience. Vijay's insights on "shared feeling," the mathematics of emotion, and the courage to remain vulnerable offer a roadmap for co-constructing a more intentional future.Key Topics Discussed:The Ritual of the Body: How the sensory, physical connection to an instrument serves as an anchor against modern information overload.The "Eternal Student" Mindset: Lessons from legends like Zakir Hussain on why mastery is a lifelong pursuit of learning.Music as Political Action: How instrumental compositions, like his tribute to Refaat Alareer, engage with the global zeitgeist.The Power of Collaboration: Building a sense of "home" and common cause through cross-cultural artistic partnerships.Mathematics vs. Feeling: Using "similarity relationships" and the physics of sound to evoke unquantifiable human emotions.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction03:22 Daily Routines and Creative Energy05:59 The Power of Performance and Humility10:03 Transduction in Music: Connecting with Audiences14:18 Exploring the Concept of 'We' in Music17:18 Unlearning as an Educator20:11 Sponsor Break: Travelopod and RuffRest21:23 Contrasts in Musical Expression22:41 Exploring Similarity in Music and Mathematics28:12 The Intersection of Politics and Music32:55 Identity and Belonging in a Global Context39:43 Music as a Space for Community and Home42:41 ConclusionShoutouts to to Gauri for turning 40, to the Artemis crew and Amit Kshatriya for a mission accomplished and job well done, and to artist Naresh Kumar Kumawat for his sculpted statue of Swami Vivekananda being unveiled in Seattle.  Lastly, our collective hearts will always be filled with the songs and music of unforgettable Asha Bhosle - Hari Om Sadgati!Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple or Spotify or wherever you podcast!TRUST ME I KNOW WHAT I'M DOING is proudly brought to you by TRAVELOPOD, with personalized travel support to help you explore the wonders of the world.  Start your next journey at vacation.travelopod.comThis episode is also sponsored by RuffRest® , the only dog bed you'll ever need.  Go to www.timberdog.com to learn more

Have you ever realized… you might be the one making everything harder than it needs to be? In this episode, the tables are turned. I'm the one being interviewed by nervous system expert and returning guest  Nahid de Belgeonne and what came out of this conversation was very refreshing, so I wanted to share it with you! We talk about stress, burnout, codependency, and the moment I realized I was taking on everyone else's “emergencies” as my own. I share what happened when my body forced me to slow down (in a very real way), and how I've started to finally calm my nervous system instead of living in overwhelm.We also get into:Why high achievers struggle to metabolize stressThe “second arrow of suffering” and how we make things worse than they areHow to stop absorbing other people's energy and emotionsMy new morning routine for regulating my nervous systemPregnancy, ambition, and learning to actually take care of myselfWhat it really looks like to step into a new chapter of your life (for me entrepreneurship and Motherhood) This conversation is honest, grounding, and deeply human. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or like life has been heavier than it needs to be… this one is for you.You can connect with Nahid and learn more about her work: https://www.thehumanmethod.co.uk/ Check out her retreat in Greece: https://www.thehumanmethod.co.uk/thesootheweekinlefkadagreece Check out my Substack: https://substack.com/@laurenlograsso

Have you ever had a moment where everything you thought was “working” suddenly wasn't… and you had to figure out who you were again?In this episode, I'm talking with Emmy Award-winning producer, speaker, and writer Teri Weinberg, former EVP of NBC Entertainment, Founder of Yellow Brick Road Productions, and one of the creative forces behind The Office, Ugly Betty, and The Tudors.But what stayed with me most from this conversation isn't just what Teri has built… it's how many times she's been willing to begin again.We talk about what it really looks like to reinvent yourself at any age, how to advocate for what you're worth, and how to stop holding yourself back in rooms where you know you're meant to be. Teri shares honestly about getting fired, navigating power in Hollywood, and learning to trust herself even when the path in front of her completely changed.We also get into creative leadership, confidence, and why life doesn't actually get smaller as we get older… it expands, if we let it.And one of my favorite parts of this conversation is hearing how she's stepping into a whole new chapter in her sixties through writing, speaking, and mentoring the next generation.If you've been feeling stuck, questioning your timing, or wondering if it's too late to go after what you really want, this one is for you.In this episode, we cover:-How to reinvent yourself at any age-What it takes to stop holding yourself back-Advocating for your worth in high-stakes rooms-Lessons from producing The Office and leading at NBC + the secret behind the show's magic!-Navigating career setbacks and starting over-Why your next chapter can be your most expansive one yet Check it out! For more info on Teri, go here: https://teriweinbergspeaker.com/

Have you been sitting on something you know you're meant to share… and still not putting it out? Yeah. Me too.This episode is a real, unfiltered look inside my creative life right now and into my literal diary. I share what I've been thinking about, what I've been struggling with, and the biggest shift that's changing everything for me:Choosing expression over perfection. And impressions. Because the truth is, most of us are not stuck because we are not talented enough. We are stuck because we are overthinking, comparing, waiting for the right moment, or trying to get everything perfect before we begin.In this episode, I share why I'm finally releasing music I've been sitting on for years, when it's coming out,  what my journaling practice is teaching me about creativity and anxiety, and how I'm learning to stop holding myself back and actually follow through on what matters.Learn: -How to stop holding back your creativity and actually share your work -Why choosing expression over perfection can change your creative life -What to do when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or creatively stuck -How to stop comparing and trust your own creative path -Why you do not need the “perfect moment” to beginIf you've been waiting for a sign to release the thing, start the project, or put yourself out there, this is it.And if this episode resonates, it would mean so much if you shared it, left a rating and review, or sent me a message. I read everything and it really does keep me going.Now go make the thing! I believe in you! 

Have you ever known sending one email could change your life… and still didn't hit send? Yeah. Same.If you're a creative who's been waiting to be chosen or secretly hoping someone will just discover you, this episode is your loving nudge to stop waiting and start creating your own opportunities. To say YES to yourself and open the door to your dreams!I'm talking with Carly Valancy, founder of Reach Out Party, who completely changed her life by doing one simple, very brave thing: Reaching out.After committing to sending one email a day for 100 days, she went from struggling artist to booking major opportunities, working at Lincoln Center, and even performing on Broadway. Now she teaches creatives how to do the same.We get into the fear, the overthinking, the “I don't want to bother them” spiral, and how to move through it in a way that actually feels aligned with your creativity and sensitivity. Near the end of the interview, she said something about what to write in your outreach that FREED me and I know it will do the same for you! Reaching out isn't just a career move, if you let it, it can actually be a creative act. And it might just be what changes everything.You'll Learn:-How to email anyone, even if you're scared to hit send-A simple way to write emails that feel like you and actually get responses-How to stop feeling cringy about it and start building real connection-Why rejection is part of the creative process, not a reason to play small (and how to actually romanticize it!)Check out all of Carly's work: https://carlyvalancy.com/