Podcast appearances and mentions of erin spencer

This episode, we're hearing from Dr. Erin Spencer about her amazing world of marine science and communication. She talks about her hammerhead shark research, working with NatGeo, and writing children's books about topics like coral reefs and octopuses.@erintspencerErin's Website@shellphonepodcastBreach's Website@coastalcreative.tvNote: Lionfish spines are sheathed, not serrated.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/shellphone/donations

Our interview with executive producer and narrator Erin Spencer visit us at JenniferJillAraya.com & SarahBethGoer.com https://onenightstandstudios.com/narrator/erin-spencer/

Join David Mallon and Franz Gilbert as they bring you sought-after insights and specialized knowledge from our Human Capital analysts, Erin Spencer and Mackenzie Wilson. Discover innovative solutions emerging in the market from both established vendors and agile startups. Curious about how your organization can stay ahead in the evolving HR tech landscape? Tune in to learn how!

Send us a textEver wondered why pulling a strand of hair can send a jolt faster than any other pain? Join us as we uncover this surprising discovery, complete with humorous anecdotes from our own lives, like kitchen mishaps and martial arts blunders. We share the remarkable research from Sweden revealing hair-pulling pain as the speed demon of all pain signals, zooming through your nervous system at an astonishing 160 kilometers per hour. Our lively chat not only highlights this quirky facet of human biology but also offers a fresh lens on how we experience pain.Curious about what cats and sharks might teach us about nature's quirks? We recount the whimsical world of feline experiments in Budapest, where cats tackle mazes with the enigmatic elegance only they can muster. Their unpredictable antics remind us of how bumblebees behave under scrutiny, underscoring the fun and challenges of studying animal behavior. Our clever cat Ginger might have danced through those tests, leaving fur and laughter in her wake. Then, we shift our gaze to the ocean, introducing Dr. ERin Spencer who takes us on a thrilling journey with hammerhead sharks. From bio-loggers resembling Fitbits for fish to the grand oceanic dance influenced by climate change, her insights are as vast as the sea.Amidst tales of tracking tagged sharks in the Gulf Stream, the episode takes an emotional turn with heartfelt stories, from a horse named King aiding veterinary science to the loveable Goose the burnadoodle, whose friendship with chickens Polly and Minnie warms the heart. Whether it's the thrilling unpredictability of shark research or the simple joy of sharing animal tales, this episode is a testament to the wonder and complexity of the natural world.Dr. Spencer's Links:On Twitter or XThe Incredible Octopus Bunsen and Beaker Links to support us!Join the Paw Pack!Our Website!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTokSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd

In this honest, raw conversation with Between Two Brokers, we cover everything from the process to become the high-earning entrepreneur you've always dreamed of being to actively bringing more joy into your life. Stacy Smith and Erin Spencer have been selling Real Estate in Charleston for over 17 years. After seeing what they needed in a brokerage and their leadership, they opened a boutique firm [Smith Spencer Real Estate] aimed at creating a place for women to build successful real estate careers.    In this episode, we share tangible tips that will lead to BIG changes in your life. We discuss mindset, psychology, time management, comparison, rewiring your brain, and so much more. If you are a hard-driving achievement junkie - this one's for you!   Shownotes:   Between Two Brokers instagram https://www.instagram.com/betweentwobrokers/   Between Two Brokers Podcast https://www.betweentwobrokerspodcast.com/   FREE Habit Tracker https://bit.ly/HighVibeHabitTracker Join My Accountability Group: https://form.jotform.com/93177715219160  

We all know that a positive work culture is the heartbeat of any successful organization. It's the secret sauce that fuels creativity, boosts morale, and retains top talent. But how is this work environment cultivated? Enter Human Resources, the architects of workplace harmony and champions of a positive, vibrant atmosphere where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated. In this episode we're sitting down for part two of our conversation with esteemed HR professional, Erin Spencer, Founder and CEO of Edgebrook Lane Consulting, to learn more about employee retention, why businesses should care about it, and how HR can help employees and employers alike. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford and Nick Hill.

We all know that a positive work culture is the heartbeat of any successful organization. It's the secret sauce that fuels creativity, boosts morale, and retains top talent. But how is this work environment cultivated? Enter Human Resources, the architects of workplace harmony and champions of a positive, vibrant atmosphere where employees feel valued, engaged, and motivated. In this episode, we sit down with Erin Spencer, Founder and CEO of Edgebrook Lane Consulting to learn more about the influence HR can have on employee wellbeing. The Good Guide to Business focuses on featuring conversations with local businesses, organizations and leaders spearheading social and environmental change across our 48-county service area. Production and Editing: Meredith Radford and Nick Hill.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Erin Spencer, the Founder & CEO of EdgeBrook Lane Consulting. Erin started EdgeBrook Lane to assist organizations with fractional human resource expertise—whether a small business without a formal infrastructure or an organization whose human resource team needed additional expertise. She focuses on operations, business development, and organizational culture at EdgeBrook Lane.

Welcome to Chatter with BNC, Business North Carolina's weekly podcast, serving up interviews with some of the Tar Heel State's most interesting people. Today's episode features an interview with Erin Spencer, the Founder & CEO of EdgeBrook Lane Consulting. Erin started EdgeBrook Lane to assist organizations with fractional human resource expertise—whether a small business without a formal infrastructure or an organization whose human resource team needed additional expertise. She focuses on operations, business development, and organizational culture at EdgeBrook Lane.

Erin Spencer, 29, works a full-time, corporate job. But on the side, she's a lifestyle creator who makes TikTok videos, sharing tips for managing finances and debt, including what she learned after filing for bankruptcy five years ago.

Our interview with Rhode Island based, plein air painter, Erin Spencer. Erin shares insights into her process, inspirations and creative journey. Erin's website can be found here

Finding poetry in the landscape is how Erin Spencer portrays her work as she connects with nature. Born in Northern California, the second of seven children, Erin moved to Maryland as a toddler. She showed an early interest in writing, dancing and archeology and would later study archeology and history at Brigham Young University in Utah. Her father, Boyd, was a chemistry professor, as well as a pianist and composer, and her mother Janine, a teacher who encouraged all her children to be creative. In her 20's, Erin spent 18 months in The Netherlands as a church missionary, where she took photographs, which provided her with the inspiration for her early paintings. After returning to the US, Erin married her husband, Peter, and in 2008 the couple moved to Rhode Island where they have raised three children. Faith and family are the most important aspects of Erin's life — she reads her scriptures daily and spends time each day at the easel. Her inspiration for her landscapes comes from California to New England via Europe and she captures her scenes in plein air or in the studio. “I think what's so exciting about the art, what I produce but also art that I get to see from others, not just paintings but anything that people create, it's an exciting thing to see.” Erin also spends time studying art and teaching workshops. Her paintings are included in private collections across the United States and around the world including Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, and Japan. She says: “My personal process begins with observation and study of the natural world in all its splendid variation. Whether working from life or from sketches back in my studio, my paintings become translations of what I perceive. The beauty of this is that I will always have work to do, poems to create from my personal impressions of the world.”Erin's favorite female artists:Maria JosenhansMary TonkinLaura RiosBethann Moran-HandzlikSarah ManolescueJennifer MosesErin's playlist:“It varies. Sometimes it's a podcast (often an art podcast or This American Life). I often listen to music. Currently I'm playing Johnny Flynn, Gregory Alan Isakov, Kishi Bashi, and Dar Williams. It changes, but music is a huge part of my practice.”https://www.erinspencerart.com/Instagram: @erinspencerartHost: Chris Stafford@theaartpodcastEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4769409/advertisement

Finding poetry in the landscape is how Erin Spencer portrays her work as she connects with nature. Born in Northern California, the second of seven children, Erin moved to Maryland as a toddler. She showed an early interest in writing, dancing and archeology and would later study archeology and history at Brigham Young University in Utah. Her father, Boyd, was a chemistry professor, as well as a pianist and composer, and her mother Janine, a teacher who encouraged all her children to be creative. In her 20's, Erin spent 18 months in The Netherlands as a church missionary, where she took photographs, which provided her with the inspiration for her early paintings. After returning to the US, Erin married her husband, Peter, and in 2008 the couple moved to Rhode Island where they have raised three children. Faith and family are the most important aspects of Erin's life — she reads her scriptures daily and spends time each day at the easel. Her inspiration for her landscapes comes from California to New England via Europe and she captures her scenes in plein air or in the studio. “I think what's so exciting about the art, what I produce but also art that I get to see from others, not just paintings but anything that people create, it's an exciting thing to see.” Erin also spends time studying art and teaching workshops. Her paintings are included in private collections across the United States and around the world including Canada, Europe, Israel, Australia, and Japan. She says: “My personal process begins with observation and study of the natural world in all its splendid variation. Whether working from life or from sketches back in my studio, my paintings become translations of what I perceive. The beauty of this is that I will always have work to do, poems to create from my personal impressions of the world.” Erin's favorite female artists:Maria JosenhansMary TonkinLaura RiosBethann Moran-HandzlikSarah ManolescueJennifer MosesErin's playlist:“It varies. Sometimes it's a podcast (often an art podcast or This American Life). I often listen to music. Currently I'm playing Johnny Flynn, Gregory Alan Isakov, Kishi Bashi, and Dar Williams. It changes, but music is a huge part of my practice.” https://www.erinspencerart.com/Instagram: @erinspencerart Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell Studios@theaartpodcastEmail: hollowellstudios@gmail.com

It Takes Two with Amy & JJ get a deep dive (pun fully intended) with Dr. Erin Spencer about the great hammerhead shark! JJ's favorite shark! Plus, what about misleading labeling when it comes to the seafood you enjoy?!?!?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, audiobook narrator, and founder of One Night Stand studios joins the show to discuss her newest book – MORE WITH YOU. She also chats about the process of recording audiobooks, the journey of using real life as writing inspiration, and much more! More With You (Kindle): https://amzn.to/3rfAidO More with You (Audiobook): https://amzn.to/3dLUUHM

Erin Spencer is a marine ecologist and PhD Candidate in Biology at Florida International University studying great hammerhead sharks. She uses biologgers, or animal-mounted data collecting devices, to record acceleration, speed, depth, and more, which helps us understand shark energy needs and movement patterns. Prior to working in Florida, she received her master's in Ecology from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where she studied red snapper fishery management and seafood mislabeling and her bachelor's in Ecology from the College of William and Mary where she studied invasive lionfish management. She is a three-time National Geographic Explorer grantee and has given talks to groups of all ages through National Geographic, the World Bank, and TEDx, as well as many school groups. She is also an avid writer, and has a children's book called The World of Coral Reefs that was published in March 2022.  Key points: Don't be discouraged. Anyone with any skill set can help tackle the big problems.  Get in touch with Erin!  Email: etspencer@email.wm.edu  Twitter: @etspencer  Instagram: @erintspencer  Website: www.erintspencer.com  Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-world-of-coral-reefs-erin-spencer/1139771818  -------  Get in touch with us!  The Fisheries Podcast is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @FisheriesPod   Become a Patron of the show: https://www.patreon.com/FisheriesPodcast  Buy podcast shirts, hoodies, stickers, and more: https://teespring.com/stores/the-fisheries-podcast-fan-shop  Thanks as always to Andrew Gialanella for the fantastic intro/outro music.  The Fisheries Podcast is a completely independent podcast, not affiliated with a larger organization or entity. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the podcast. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the hosts are those of that individual and do not necessarily reflect the view of any entity with those individuals are affiliated in other capacities (such as employers). 

This week on Gills Talk, Kristen talks to Erin Spencer. Erin is a marine ecologist studying shark biomechanics. She is a PHD candidate at Florida International University where she studies great hammerhead sharks in the Predator Ecology and Conservation Lab. Erin is also a National Geographic Explorer and a writer for Our Ocean and also has a new children's book coming out this month! Follow Erin: Twitter Instagram Thank you all for listening! Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gillstalk/support

In this episode, our host Xavier talks with Erin Spencer from the USA, Julie Hutt from New Zealand and Rachel Lumbis from UK about various topics relating to not only the role of veterinary nurses and technicians (and if there even a difference?) but also the importance of team work approach.This vast international panel discusses the wide encompassing role nurses play in patient care, the recognition lacking to the nurses and technicians supporting work,  the difference between veterinary nurse and veterinary technicians and the different education certificates and processes around the world, what's the most important thing Veterinary nursing students should know, how to better work as a team and how vets and nurses can improve together and achieve a better patient care.

Erin Spencer is an LA based producer and Audie winning narrator and director. She's performed on over 150 audiobooks and directed just as many. She started her own audiobook production company called One Night Stand Studios after working with Penguin Random House, Harper Collins, MacMillan and others. *Learn more about Erin on her website: *https://onenightstandstudios.com And sign up for her audiobook workshop here: https://atlantavoiceoverstudio.com/what-we-offer-workshops-audiobook-demo-workshop/ *Check out our BONUS questions with ERIN here * YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/gGPFePt8Rfs Follow Atlanta Voiceover Studio Here: facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com

As the calendar turned from May to June, the initiatives and message turned from Mental Health Awareness Month to Pride Month.  Both of these are vitally important to many of our friends and colleagues, and for some, probably both equally so.  As such, we wanted to have a discussion about Pride Month as it relates to our professions.  We sat down for a cup of tea with Erin Spencer, M. Ed, CVT, VTS(ECC), and Treasurer of PrideVMC.  If you're not familiar with PrideVMC, click the link below and check it out.  Erin explains why it is a VMC and how that is different than a VMA, what membership looks like, events and collaborations they are working on (SPOILER ALERT we'll be talking about this in our next episode too!), and also allyship.  We discuss all the rainbows you're seeing this month and get her thoughts on those as well.  We really learned a lot in this one about how to better support our colleagues and we know you will too.     Links: https://pridevmc.org/  

Vox meets The Immortalists in this bold and dazzling exploration of fate and female agency in a world where women own the future but not their own bodies. Celeste Morton has eagerly awaited her passage into adulthood. Like every woman, she holds a map of the future in her skin, every mole and freckle a clue to unlocking what will come to pass. With puberty comes the changeling period - when her final marks will appear, those that will solidify her fate - and that of those around her. The possibilities are tantalising enough to outweigh her worry that the future she dreams of won't be the one she's fated to have - or the fact the changeling period is the most dangerous in a woman's life. A time when abduction is rife. For some, glimpses are not enough. There are men who wish to possess these futures for themselves. Whose only way to take control of the future is to take control of the women who hold the script. Abducted changelings return shunned from society with their futures stolen. Celeste's life, and her marks, have always been closely entwined with her brother, Miles. Celeste's skin holds a future only he, as a gifted interpreter, can read and he has always considered Celeste his practice ground. But when Celeste changes she learns a secret about her brother, Miles, that she will do anything to keep to herself - and Miles is keeping a secret too. When the lies of brother and sister collide, Celeste determines to create a future that is truly her own.

This week's episode is about goal setting and routines, particularly around sleep hygiene. Since students often have a varied and flexible schedule that allows them to stay up late and sleep in, particularly as we move into online classes, establishing and maintaining daily healthy routines can be a challenge. We'll be interviewing Erin Spencer, a registered Occupational Therapist. She provides education on sleep hygiene, building routine, re-engaging in activities post-injury, ergonomics and mindfulness. Tune in to find out more!

Come in and know me better, mon! It's Day 8 of the 25 Days of a Christmas Carol and today we're breaking the rules a little bit! Technically The Man Who Invented Christmas does have a Scrooge but all the rest of the story is just the mental breakdown of this biopic's principle subject Charles Dickens, admirably played by Dan Stevens. This is a movie that no one has seen and I think it's a pretty pleasant watch. On the pod today is Boston comedian, Erin Spencer. She's been a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and more importantly for our purposes is a Christmas Carol enthusiast. Two Boys in a Balcony https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-boys-in-a-balcony/id1468349654 @MrSeanSullivan and @erinspencecomic on social media Thanks.

Emily and Michelle sit down with Erin Spencer and Stacy Smith of Smith Spencer Real Estate to discuss all of the common misconceptions that exist around the Real Estate industry.  They talk best practices when selecting a Real Estate Agent and how to spot an amateur.   www.buildingbadasses.com IG: @building_badasses FB: www.facebook.com/buildingbadasses   www.onyxdesign.com IG: @onyxdesigncollaborative FB: @onyxdesigncollaborative Houzz: www.houzz.com/pro/onyxdesignchs/onyx-design-collaborative   www.thecirclecharleston.com IG: @thecirclecharleston FB: @thecirclecharleston   For speaking, panel, and media requests, please email emily@buildingbadasses.com.  

“Being in that double position of authoring and narrating—and sort of seeing that & feeling that—was really cool, and took my respect for authors to a new level.“— Erin Spencer

This week's episode is about goal setting and routines, particularly around sleep hygiene. Since students often have a varied and flexible schedule that allows them to stay up late and sleep in, particularly as we move into online classes, establishing and maintaining daily healthy routines can be a challenge. We'll be interviewing Erin Spencer, a registered Occupational Therapist. She provides education on sleep hygiene, building routine, re-engaging in activities post-injury, ergonomics and mindfulness. Tune in to find out more!

Comedian Erin Spencer spills the tea in the second part of our two part special.

The Wired Speakers talk with comedian Erin Spencer.

Click here to buy: https://adbl.co/2ANuRZK Narrators: Amanda Dolan, Andi Arndt, Arielle DeLisle, Charlie Thurston, Emily Woo Zeller, Erin Spencer, Jayne Entwistle, Nick Podehl, Stephen Graybill and Vikas Adam Return once more to the deadly and dazzling world of Red Queen in Broken Throne, a beautifully designed, must-have companion to the chart-topping series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Aveyard. The perfect addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Red Queen series, Broken Throne features three brand-new novellas, two previously published novellas, Steel Scars and Queen Song - alongside never-before-seen maps, flags, family trees, bonus scenes, journal entries, and much more exclusive content. _______________________ AN UNSEATED KING searches for meaning in a world altered by war. ENEMY BROTHERS clash one final time. A DOOMED QUEEN pens words of hope to her future son. A SILVER PRINCESS trusts a Red captain with her life in the chaos of an unknown land. A YOUNG SCARLET GUARD captain finds a glimmer of hope that will light a rebellion. AND A HERO whose spark started a revolution discovers where she belongs in peace. This masterful collection offers an entirely new look into the beloved characters in the iconic Red Queen series, where no one is as they appear, and the only certainty is betrayal . . . _______________________ WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE RED QUEEN SERIES: 'Crazy good' Tahlia 'I couldn't put it down' Lagaona. 'This action-packed rollercoaster of a book deserves nothing less than a 5* review!' Bee 'I loved this book so much that anything I read after this is a drag to get through' ImaginationBird. 'Left me breathless, mesmerised' Elle. (p) HarperAudio Ltd 2019

Linda meets Erin Spencer, a Boston based comic who is also a transgender woman. Erin talks about her experiences as a trans woman in comedy, and how those can relate to self-love. They also chat about encountering fetishization on dating apps, and how that can challenge those body positive (or negative) feelings. Erin is performing at The Comedy Studio in Somerville, MA for the entire month of May. Check her out on erinspencercomedy.com for more info and follow @plus1pod on Instagram for updates!

In this 'Ghosting, Change, and Confession' episode, my guest Erin Spencer tries her best to 'stay in her lane' as we explore several aspects of the job candidate experience. Pay special attention to what she shares about who is ultimately responsible for hiring … Is it hiring managers or HR? Erin is Cofounder of www.MyChangeAgent.co (notice NO 'm'). From their website: We are a boutique, management consulting firm with a twist. Collaboration is the new norm. We assemble on-demand teams of industry executives, subject matter experts, and implementers to work on business projects - all for the same cost as an independent consultant. Also, if you want to read up on some modern polymaths, checkout this Medium article. If you like what you hear on this podcast please subscribe and share with others. Want to comment, discuss, provide feedback you can send me a note via LinkedIn, or via the contact form on our website www.TheCX.xyz. I thank you in advance for your feedback and I hope you enjoy this interview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candidate-experience/support

In this Ghosting, Change, and Confession episode, my guest Erin Spencer tries her best to 'stay in her lane' as we explore several aspects of the job candidate experience. Pay special attention to what she shares about who is ultimately responsible for hiring … Is it hiring managers or HR? Erin is Cofounder of www.MyChangeAgent.co (notice NO 'm'). From their website: We are a boutique, management consulting firm with a twist. Collaboration is the new norm. We assemble on-demand teams of industry executives, subject matter experts, and implementers to work on business projects - all for the same cost as an independent consultant.  If you like what you hear on this podcast please subscribe and share with others. Want to comment, discuss, provide feedback you can send me a note via LinkedIn, or via the contact form on our website www.TheCX.xyz. I thank you in advance for your feedback and this interview with come out this Friday, March 29, 2019. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/candidate-experience/support

Erin Spencer is a Senior Research Analyst at Sierra-Cedar. She is responsible for the programming and data analysis of the Sierra-Cedar HR Systems Survey and the Sierra-Cedar Finance and Supply Chain Survey. She also provides Benchmarking data and writes industry White Papers, blogs, and articles based on her research. Previous experience includes research and analysis at Brandon Hall Group, learning administration at ACS Learning Services (Xerox) and instructional design and LMS selection and management at MRI. She also has experience in the non-profit sector.

This week's episode is a panel discussion with comedians Kathe Farris, Emily Ruskowski, Erin Spencer, and Carolyn Plummer with new music from illuminati hotties. It's the very first time the Department of Tangents was recorded live in front of an audience. The North East Comic Con and Collectibles Extravaganza expanded its podcast panels and its comedy offerings this year, and I was lucky to nab all four comedians on the Friday night show presented by The Boston Comedy Festival before they took the stage. That's BCF founder Jim McCue we're thanking at the end. I haven't done a lot of panel shows before, but if they are as interesting as this one, I may have to make a point of doing more. Farris, Ruskowski, Spencer, and Plummer all have great stories of how they got into comedy and found who they were as comedians. Farris started and then stopped for years due to family obligations. Ruskowski is a social worker. Spencer bombed on purpose her first time onstage. Plummer has worked every kind of room you can imagine, from clubs to, as she calls them, “dead animal lodges.” A good chunk of the conversation centered around identity and experience. And there were some delightful moments where the comics asked each other questions, and I just got to sit back and listen. Carolyn Plummer Emily Ruskowski Kathe Farris This week's featured track, “Pressed 2 Death” by illuminati hotties from their album Kiss Yr. Frenemies. If you like your hooks with a sense of humor, this is the band for you. The songs are witty and fun, but some of the punchlines are in the music. It's a punk attitude, they'll give you a song you can hum and a raspberry. Literally, in this case. Enjoy “Pressed 2 Death” by illuminati hotties.

How does your company use HR Technology? Does it? To what extent?  In today's interview, Ben speaks with Erin Spencer of Sierra Cedar. Erin is a data whiz and statistics nut who loves digging into data to find insights and connections that others might miss. Every year Sierra Cedar puts out an amazing research study highlighting how employers large and small around the globe are using HR technology to solve their problems. The questions is, how does your firm stack up?  In this short conversation, Ben and Erin dig into what separates talent-driven organizations from data-driven firms, how to use data to support your business, and more. Be sure to reach out to Erin if you want to take her up on her special offer: erin.spencer@sierra-cedar.com Learn more about We're Only Human and check out our show archives: http://lhra.io/podcast 

What does it look like to build a career as a self taught artist? What are the unique challenges and thrilling rewards of forging a path on your own? Can you really succeed and thrive as a self taught artist? My guest is self taught, landscape and cityscape artist Erin Spencer. Her work is greatly influenced by her time spent in Holland. In our conversation, Erin and I talk about her early start selling her art on Etsy, struggling with the imposter syndrome, making the time to paint with a young family, and much more. I can’t wait for you to get a peek into Erin’s exciting journey and the fascinating perspective she brings to the table. Taking the leap into the unknown as a self taught artist. What has been your journey as an artist? Have you been through formal education or does your story look more like Erin Spencer’s? What does that leap into the unknown look like? How do you navigate it? While the journey wasn’t always easy, Erin says that as she looks back, she knows that this path was meant for her to travel in her own unique way. Erin describes her journey as going through a lot of trial and error, studying art at museums and shows, and reading about her craft. While she doesn’t describe her path as easy, Erin is passionate about how much the process has meant to her and her growth along the way. Make sure to check out images of Erin’s landscape and cityscape work located at the end of this post! Knowing your own limits and setting goals for growth. How often do you push yourself in your abilities as an artist? Do you find it easy to stretch yourself or is it painful and difficult for you? If you struggle with going past your personal limitations, you aren’t alone! Artist Erin Spencer revealed to me in our conversation how much she struggles with the idea of going to art workshops to work around and learn from other artists. I applaud Erin for knowing her own limits and boundaries and finding the determination to set a goal for stretching past those limits in the future. What can you learn from Erin’s story? Making the time to paint as an artist and a parent to young children. How do artists with children find the time to focus on their artwork when the demands of parenthood constantly rear its head? Is it possible to do both without failing at one? My guest, Erin Spencer spoke with me about how she has been able to make time in her day to focus on her painting. She also talks about how her children have grown up in her environment as an artist and they’ve learned to understand and adapt to her space and creative work. If you’d like to get a good understanding of what life as an artist and parent looks like, you’ll enjoy hearing from Erin’s honest viewpoint. Accepting opportunities and discovering your roots. When was the last time that you accepted a challenging opportunity? How did that go for you? Can you think of a time when you followed an impulse or a whim to find yourself embarking on a new and exciting project? In our conversation, Erin Spencer was candid enough to share with me what she is currently working on and a fun personal journey she is taking to explore her roots. Both projects capture Erin’s imagination in different ways, the first project is stretching her abilities and the second project is taking her on a creative journey with her family background. I hope you catch the excitement and passion that Erin exudes as she talks about both of these projects. Outline of This Episode [1:05] I introduce my guest, Erin Spencer. [2:30] How did Erin get started as an artist? [5:30] Taking the leap as a self-taught artist. [11:30] What have been some of the more difficult techniques for Erin to learn? [17:30] Where does Erin sell her art? [19:00] Struggling with the imposter syndrome. [27:00] Why workshops are intimidating for Erin. [30:30] A moment of personal success for Erin. [39:00] Dealing with challenges along the way. [46:30] What is Erin working on right now? Other artists mentioned on this episode Paul Ferney Resources Mentioned on this episode http://www.erinspencerart.com/ http://foursquareart.com/ www.savvypainter.com/trekell Connect With Antrese On Facebook On Pinterest On Instagram On Twitter