Podcasts about Illustrator

GUARDIAN AT THE GATEFOLD—Today's guest has become almost synonymous with graphic design and editorial publishing. His career began in the defiant New York “sex press” of the late 1960s, where not-actually-that-surprisingly, as a teenager he was already art-directing magazines like Screw and The New York Review of Sex. That unlikely starting point gave him a rare education in the power of design to command attention and shape meaning.We're talking about designer, author, editor, educator, and true legend, Steven Heller.Heller went on to spend more than three decades at The New York Times, most memorably as art director of The New York Times Book Review. There, he transformed the visual life of the section, commissioning bold, original illustration and making the case—over and over again—that design is not ornamental but integral to editorial voice. Through his advocacy, he helped elevate the status of designers in publishing offices, giving visual thinkers a seat at the table alongside editors and writers.Beyond the newsroom, Heller has been prolific almost to the point of obsession. He has written, edited, or co-authored more than two hundred books on design, creating an extraordinary record of the field's history, ideas, and influences. And most recently, he turned that critical eye inward with his memoir, Growing Up Underground, a candid account of his early years in New York's counterculture publishing scene.Steve is a practitioner, a chronicler, and an advocate for design—and he's also part of the team here at Magazeum. We are thrilled to turn the mic on him for this special conversation.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Commercial Type and Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?—Josh Jones has done a lot of things when it comes to magazines: Editor. Writer. Maker. Custom publisher. Mentor. Evangelist. All of the above. Has Josh helped write a book about hip hop in Mongolia? Yes. Has he sat back and watched Gordon Ramsey mash his face into a sandwich? Indeed. Has he written an instructive how to book that reminds the reader to always lift a box of magazines by bending one's knees? Yes, again. For more than 20 years, Josh has been creating magazines, both for resolutely indie concerns and reasons, but also custom publications for the likes of The North Face, Red Bull, Interscope and Nike. And while he has no illusions about the challenges the industry faces, he's also resolutely optimistic about a world that he loves, so much so that his “field guide to publishing an indie magazine” Just Make Your Magazine is, true to its subhead, the “fastest selling self help book.” OK, I don't know if that's true. It probably isn't if I'm being honest. But still. You speak to him and you become an optimist. And this is not just because, as he says in the book, “indie magazine making has never been more popular.”It's also because, and perhaps caught up in the same optimism, I suggest that it's possible we are over the Print Panic of the mid aughts and the industry, as a whole, is now back on a sustained kind of upswing. That's an idea we're going to explore on the show this season. Because there has to be some things that are right in the world, damnit.—This episode is made possible by our friends at Freeport Press. A production of Magazeum LLC ©2021–2025

The idea of starting with a blank page can be pretty scary, so today I want to offer you an antidote to that, that you can come back to time and time again.   Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion! ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Things didn't go quite as planned this week on Mostly Horror, but sometimes that makes for the most interesting conversations. With our guest lineup shifting last minute, we start by unpacking the shocking news of Charlie Kirk's assassination, reflecting on his controversial career, the polarizing reactions online, and the bigger cultural questions moments like this stir up. From there, we rewind to one of our earliest interviews with Goosebumps illustrator Tim Jacobus, a creative influence who shaped our love of horror from the start. It's an unusual mix of current events and horror nostalgia, but it all comes together as a reminder of why we explore the dark, the strange, and the unforgettable in every episode. Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage (all socials)Sean: @hypocrite.ink (IG/TikTok), @hypocriteink (Twitter/X)Enjoyed this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more horror fans like you!

It's our season 7 premiere! Illustrator, cartoonist, and author Gemma Correll joins Sean to talk about her design mistakes, as well as Beano's "Attitude" era, copying the Old Masters, and Patience & Fortitude.You can find all of Gemma's work, including her books and other merch, on the web at gemmacorrell.com! The Worrier's Guide to Life is the perfect companion to this episode, and a great gift for any Starfleet officers in your life who also happen to be Klingon. You can also follow Gemma as @gemmacorrell on Instagram, Facebook, and tons more platforms to see her comics!This is our seventh season premiere, and if you're new to the show, this is a great time to get on board! We'll have new episodes through mid-December, so stick around wherever you heard it, or visit dididothat.design to see more options.Upcoming Live Events:LOS ANGELES: AIGA Design Conference 2025: October 9–11 at the Westin Bonaventure LA. Listeners of this show can use offer code 25DIDIDOTHAT15 to take 15% off your registration! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week (10/17 & 10/19) on ART ON THE AIR features designer, product developer, illustrator, Ariana Koultourides, sharing own her line of original children's books. Next jazz and R&B vibraphonist, percussionist, and music educator, Di'Kobie Berry sharing his more than 25 years of concert experiences. Our spotlight is on Carol Estes' new book “Dear Children, Reminisces and Gleanings of a Father,” a deeply personal collection of her great-grandfather's prolific writings about his life's journey from Wales to San Francisco.Tune in on Sunday at 7pm on Lakeshore Public Media 89.1FM for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA, and can also be heard Fridays at 11am and Mondays at 5pm on WVLP 103.1FM (WVLP.org) or listen live at Tune In. Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at lakeshorepublicmedia.org/AOTA or brech.com/aota. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.orgSend your questions about our show to AOTA@brech.comLIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: NPR, Spotify Tune IN, Amazon Music, Apple and Google Podcasts, YouTube plus many other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

If you've been around here a while, you'll know I'm not a fan of getting out of your comfort zone just for the sake of it. So for today's episode I'm throwing in an unconventional twist.The Hope Revival is here and it is ✨ FABULOUS! ✨ Click here to check it out! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Today we're retuning with one of my favourite metaphors as well as one of my favourite sayings, and taking the blame off our own shoulders.The Hope Revival is here and it is ✨ FABULOUS! ✨ Click here to check it out! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Today we're doing something a bit different, and we're celebrating our multipassionate selves and national ampersand day!The Hope Revival is here and it is FABULOUS! Click here to check it out! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

“I think of hope. And especially in a world that can be seen as cruel, that can be experienced as cruel, I think of those who have the capacity to do what they can to spread that hope and to spread that joy so we can uplift the folks that need a little bit more help.” - Melquea SmithIn this How To Write the Future podcast episode, host Beth Barany chats to children's book illustrator Melquea Smith where Melquea shares the inspiration behind her unique art style, plus how her multicultural perspective enhances her vibrant, forward-thinking illustrations. Melquea also describes the importance of representation in art and on creating diverse, positive visuals through her inclusive character design. ABOUT MELQUEA SMITHMelquea Smith is a New York based illustrator with an obsession with color, animals, and children's media. When not illustrating or traveling, you can find her watching cartoons and animated movies, learning all about Japan, terribly dancing with her cat Kilala, and giving her other cat Bumblebee pit-pats on her super fluffy tummy.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettykittypaintings/Get 3 free illustrations to use on your content! https://prettykittypaintings.com/free-illosRESOURCESFOR CREATIVE WRITING PROFESSIONALS - BUILD YOUR BUSINESS SERVING WRITERSSign up to be notified when our training opens and get a short Creative Business Style Quiz to help you create success.https://bethbarany.com/apprenticeship/Support our work for creatives!Buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/bethbaranyGET HELP WITH YOUR WORLD BUILDING - START HEREFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/GET SOME FREE WRITING COACHING LIVE ON THE PODCASTSign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic with Beth Barany: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/GET SUPPORT FOR YOUR FICTION WRITING BY A NOVELIST AND WRITING TEACHER AND COACHSchedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW CO-PRODUCTION + NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadeEDITORIAL SUPPORT by Iman Llompartc. 2025 BETH BARANYQuestions? Comments? Send us a text!--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://get.descript.com/0clwwvlf6e3jMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

The Writers Advice Podcast is bought to you by Booksprout. Booksprout is my go-to platform to share my stories with readers to engage with reviewers before they are launched with the rest of the world. Head to booksprout to increase your online reviews today!This week on the Writers Advice Podcast I am joined by Author and Illustrator, Matt ShanksOn this episode Matt and I talk about:- From watercolour to writing- Publishing childrens books- Illustrating childrens book- How to create a graphic novel- and all of his advice for up and coming writers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-Check out Matt's books here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BILLIONAIRE ISLAND PAPERBACK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BILLIONAIRE ISLAND KINDLE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get your copy of the Limited-Edition WRITERS JOURNAL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE WRITING PROMPT CARDS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠JOIN THE WRITERS ADVICE FACEBOOK GROUP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a part of my ARC TEAM HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join us on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@writersadvicepodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: oliviahillier.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @oliviahillierauthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@oliviahillierauthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Matt: Website: mattshanks.com.auInstagram: ⁠@matt_shanks

Today we're diving into the idea of consciously choosing not to do something, and giving yourself a huge permission slip!The Hope Revival is here and it is FABULOUS! Click here to check it out! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Sometimes we're truly busy, but other times we're busy for busy's sake, because that's what we feel we have to do. Today I'm inviting you to get more strategic and take the things off your plate that don't need to be there!

Today's episode is a permission slip to reclaim your time, and focus on curiosity, not optimisation.

Today we're playing with the idea of setting an anchor for the rest of the year!

Peter Brown stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares the values he is looking to instill into his son. We talk about how it is hard as a parent these days to balance technology and creativity. After that we talk about this new book, The Wild Robot On The Island and his inspiration for this book. Peter and I discuss how this book is great for kids. In addition, we talk about his creative process and what it was like for him to see his book turned into a movie. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Peter Brown Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including The Wild Robot Trilogy, Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is peterbrownstudio.com. Pick up Peter's new book, The Wild Robot On The Island wherever you purchase books. Make sure you follow Peter on Instagram at @peterbrownstudio. In addition, go to his website at peterbrownstudio.com. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

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In this episode Illustrator and Educator from East London Olivia Twist. In this episode of the Potloodcast Floortje Smit is interviewing Olivia Twist, Illustrator and Educator from East London. Twist has a particular interest in participatory design, relational aesthetics and documenting social history as it unfolds.Her visual language comprises of a myriad of esoteric layers informed by a propensity for human-centred research methods. As a practitioner her aims are to provide her audience with 'the shock of the familiar' and to trigger greater intergenerational discussion. She has a particular interest in participatory design, relational aesthetics and documenting social history as it unfolds.The selected images you can find here

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This is a preview of a premium episode on Design Better. Head to our Substack to get access to the full episode: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/elizabeth-lin Have you played around with Cursor? If not, it's time. Designers with no coding skills are passing Cursor Figma files and getting working apps out the other side. And if you have no design, you can just prompt this AI powered development environment to get a solid prototype of your idea. Elizabeth Lin, founder of Design is a Party, recognizes that Cursor is going to expand the capabilities of designers. She's built a course that introduces designers to Cursor and challenges you to build while you design. We talk with Elizabeth about how she's using AI tools like Cursor to help designers prototype faster than ever before, why she thinks now might be the perfect time to try something new in your career, and what's missing from traditional design education. Elizabeth also shares what she's learned about "vibe coding," why debugging is the hardest skill for new students to master, and how she's building a business around the idea that learning should feel more like a party than work. By the way, you may have heard that we just launched the Design Better Toolkit, a collection of resources we love and use regularly. The Toolkit gets you major discounts and free access to tools and courses that will help you unlock new skills, make your workflow more efficient, and take your creativity further. One of Elizabeth's courses, Prototyping with Cursor, just happens to be a part of this bundle. You'll get $100 off her course, as well as a $500 credit towards Airtable, discounts on Read.ai, Perplexity, Miro, and other tools, and discounts on other courses from platforms like ShiftNudge. To get access you'll need to be a Design Better Premium member at the annual subscription level. Visit dbtr.co/toolkit to learn more. Bio Elizabeth is a design educator with 10 years of experience whose love for design began in the early internet days of Neopets, creating playful graphics and websites with tools like MS Paint. She went on to study computer science at UC Berkeley, where she discovered a community of design enthusiasts and began teaching her first course on Illustrator and Photoshop as a sophomore. That experience sparked a lasting passion for teaching, which she continued to pursue through workshops and courses during her time at Berkeley. After graduating, Elizabeth worked as a product designer at education-focused companies like Khan Academy and Primer, designing tools for teachers and students while expanding her perspective on learning. In 2023, she founded Design is a Party, an alternative design school that reflects her playful yet rigorous approach to teaching. Since then, she has launched a two-course series on visual design, developed portfolio-building resources, and led workshops to help the next generation of designers grow their craft.

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In this episode, Theresa Jackson and Mike Rankin go behind the scenes at CreativePro. They share how their similar career beginnings in prepress connected them at their first meeting many years ago, and how they now share overlapping roles at CreativePro. You'll hear from Mike about the CreativePro Magazine evolution from InDesign-only coverage to a broader creative focus, and other changes that make content faster and easier to digest. This is followed with a conversation about community connection and their ideas for sustaining the energy of CreativePro Week year-round. Mike shares his newly formed Office Hours, and Theresa teases similar new community initiatives on the horizon. Along the way, they preview upcoming events and dive into a candid discussion about AI in design—what excites them, what makes them uneasy, and why creativity and foundational skills still matters most. The show wraps with Mike's top InDesign career tip—one you won't want to miss.   Links & Resources CreativePro Membership – Unlock the magazine, downloads, and exclusive resources: https://creativepro.com/membership/ CreativePro Magazine Article MATE: Your AI Helper in InDesign and Illustrator https://creativepro.com/mate-your-ai-helper-in-indesign-and-illustrator/ Office Hours – Join the conversation: https://creativepro.com/office-hours/ Design + Accessibility Summit – September 16–19, 2025: https://creativepro.com/event/design-accessibility-summit-2025/#overview Design + AI FREE Webinar – September 30, 2025: https://creativepro.com/event/free-webinar-unlocking-the-potential-of-ai-in-video/ Design + AI Summit – November 13–14, 2025:https://creativepro.com/event/design-ai-summit-2025/ The InDesign Conference – December 9–12, 2025: https://creativepro.com/event/indesign-conference-2025/ Rob de Winter's Flux Kontext Photoshop Plugin – https://www.robdewinter.com/flux-kontext-plugin-for-photoshop

In this open discussion episode, host Jen Van Horn is joined by regular contributors Kendall Hotchkiss and Lee Smalt for a wide-ranging conversation covering branding strategies, community building, and creative industry trends.This episode covers:Event marketing insights: Jen and Kendall share their experience at Denver Brunch Fest, discussing design elements that stood out across 40+ vendor booths and the importance of legibility and strong color contrast for event signageBartering for business growth: How Jen traded motion design services for VIP festival tickets, creating a mutually beneficial relationship with an event planner while building a portfolio in the event space and networking with vendorsStanding out through bold branding: Discussion of a punk rock printer company that increased sales 25% by embracing an unexpected brand personality, emphasizing that "the most unsafe thing you can do these days is be safe"Creative tool evolution: Exploration of emerging software like Moho for character animation, Adobe's new 3D vector capabilities in Illustrator, and the growing market demand for alternatives to Adobe Creative SuiteInteractive content challenges: The limitations of current platforms for interactive video content and the potential for tools like Rive to bridge the gap between linear content and user engagementAnimation's resilience: Analysis of K-pop: Demon Hunters' theatrical success as evidence that animation remains king in entertainment, with discussion of how creativity and human connection differentiate motion designers from AI toolsIndustry adaptation strategies: Advice on finding your niche, embracing change as creatives, and viewing AI as a supporting tool rather than a replacement for human creativityNext month, Lee Smalt will host episodes focused on community building, exploring the technical and strategic aspects of creating engaged communities with insights from industry leaders who've successfully built and managed creative communities.Visit MondayMeeting.org for this episode and other conversations from the motion design community!SHOW NOTES:⁠Monday Meeting Patreon⁠⁠Monday Meeting Discord⁠⁠MondayMeeting LinkedIn⁠⁠MondayMeeting Instagram⁠⁠MondayMeeting Bluesky⁠⁠MondayMeeting Newsletter⁠Denver BrunchfestGrumpy Monkey Moho Animator

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A campaign has been launched to help a rare snail find a mate. Ned, was unearthed in a Wairarapa garden earlier this month and found to be something quite special; a left handed snail. That's a snail that's shell spirals in anti-clockwise direction from its smallest point. The problem is, Ned will need to mate with another lefthanded snail, and New Zealand Geographic have launched a nation-wide snail hunt to help him find one. Illustrator, gardener and Ned's finde, Giselle Clarkson spoke to Lisa Owen.

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On part 2 of this week's podcast we are joined by Illustrator, John Cuneo. John's art has appeared in many publications, including The New Yorker, Esquire, Sports Illustrated and The Atlantic Monthly.We talk with John about his background, his distinctive drawing style, New Yorker covers and much more!You can learn more about John and see his New Yorker covers and other illustrations at his website:https://johncuneo.comAnd you can order his books here:https://www.fantagraphics.com/collections/john-cuneoOn Part 1 of the episode, we discuss the current contests:Winning captions for New Yorker contest #953 (Into the Lion's dentures).Finalists for contest #955 (Row(dent) Housing). Current New Yorker contest #957 (Blessed are the Cheeseburgers). We also talk about our favorite cartoons from the current issue of the New Yorker.You can buy original New Yorker cartoon art at Curated Cartoons:https://www.curatedcartoons.comSend us questions or comments to:  Cartooncaptioncontestpodcast@gmail.com

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Send us a textImagine a world where art can reshape education and unlock the potential within each of us. That world is possible if we collaborate -- and this week's guest, Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Molly Idle, has some inspiring ideas to get us started. In this episode, Molly shares her artistic journey, from her early inspiration sparked by The Little Mermaid to her influential work at DreamWorks Feature Animation. Discover how her beloved children's books, such as Pearl, Flora and the Flamingo, and I Don't Care, serve as more than just stories, becoming catalysts for educational initiatives and creative exploration. We delve into the magic of collaboration and challenge traditional education models, advocating for an approach that fosters creativity, critical thinking, and empathy. Join us as we explore the transformative power of friendship, art, and exploring new perspectives. And join us next month as we participate in the CBCC/Wild Tomorrow conservation adventure in South Africa. Ask us about conservation efforts or your favorite animals -- and we'll do our best to share the answers while we're there.Chapter Summaries:01:04:Molly Idle's Adventures in Learning09:29:Power of the ARTS in STEAM11:59:Reimagining Education Through Creativity16:42:Experimenting with Collaboration and New Media: Working with Bestie Juana Martinez-Neal on I Don't Care21:07:How do we use the form of our life sonnet to impact change?26:48:Promo Ad27:48:CBCC/Wild Tomorrow conservation trip to South Africa and the importance of dreaming big and acting now to make a difference37:23: Leveled up collaboration in three upcoming books39:45:HopeLinks and Resources:Website: Molly IdleFollow @mollyidle on InstagramLearn more about CBCC/Wild Tomorrow and their conservation efforts.Join us on this journey of creativity and collaboration. Subscribe to our podcast to stay updated on future episodes, and don't forget to leave a review. Share your thoughts on reimagining education and how you embrace creativity in your life. Connect with us on social media and be part of the conversation!Support the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

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We know perfection doesn't exist but we still hold ourselves up to impossibly high standards. Today's episode is a reminder that you might be closer than you think.Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Jose has over twenty years' experience in publishing comics and illustrating for magazines, as well as publishing an award-winning graphic novel, Cosecha Rosa. He also Art Directed the television series Viking Skool at Cartoon Saloon. Jose's work as Animation Art Director includes the films: Bunuel In The Labyrinth Of The Turtles, the Oscar nominated Robot Dreams, and the more recent feature Decorado, by Alberto Vazquez. 

Things always take so much longer than we think they will, and today we're diving into why, and what you can do about it!Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

What if color could completely change the way you see the world? This week Margo is joined by Ana Bianchi—artist, designer, illustrator, and now the author of Color Curious, her vibrant new book with Chronicle Books. Ana's lifelong love of color has taken her from children's books to ceramics to joyful, intuitive “color harvesting” everywhere from gardens to street markets. Her work spans disciplines, but the throughline is always color—how it inspires, connects, and transforms. Part visual diary, part creative toolkit, Color Curious is packed with gorgeous photography, illustration, patterns, paintings, ceramics, and colorful bakes. Alongside the images, Ana weaves in her deep curiosity for art history, world cultures, and creative ideas, making it a true celebration of the colorful threads running through everyday life. Margo and Ana discuss: How to train your “color eye” in everyday life Why curiosity is the root of creative confidence Fun, approachable ways to experiment with color (even if you don't consider yourself an artist) How she's turning decades of creative experience into resources like her Color Curious Substack and theCONSULTORY—her creative “ask me anything” help desk for artists and makers Pre-order bonus: Everyone who preorders Color Curious and emails a copy of their receipt to colorcuriousbook@gmail.com or DMs it to Ana on Instagram @AnaLovesColor will receive a link for a private art class with her via Zoom on September 19th. Connect with Ana: Website: AnaLovesColor.com Instagram: @AnaLovesColor | @AnaBakesColor Pre-order the book: Color Curious TheConsultory: AnaLovesColor.com/theconsultory Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

A lot of the time we associate blooming with things looking good on the outside, but today we're diving into the more subtle side of what it means to bloom (and how to recognise it).Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Goosebumps illustrator Tim Jacobus tackles Jason Kelce's Garage Beer comic for Halloween. Stephane Hans and Kieron Gillen return to Die. Marvel bundling Age of Apocalypse one-shot.SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We've discussed before here on The Daily Pep! the idea of fluffy days, maintenance mode, and beast mode. But what if there was an extra, more compassionate option?Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

If you need a permission slip to finally let go of that one to-do list item that you've been carrying on for eons, or to finally give up on the book you've been trudging through, today's episode is it!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Episode 9 - In this exciting episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas sits down with the multi- talented J.R. ("Jamie") Potter. An award-winning author, illustrator, and musician, Jamie delves into the heart of creativity and the relentless pursuit of passion. From his celebrated supernatural mystery series Thomas Creeper—praised by Booklist as "marvelously macabre!"—to his impactful work in educational publishing, Jamie inspires with his journey of storytelling and artistic mastery.

Find the things that inspire you and don't judge them. Today I'm sharing my love of 90s chick flick running scenes and taking the guilt out of guilty pleasures!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Find the things that inspire you and don't judge them. Today I'm sharing my love of 90s chick flick running scenes and taking the guilt out of guilty pleasures!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️ | A transcript of this episode is available here.About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

We all have big to-do lists, so today I'm asking how we can make it more fun? And if you're dealing with hard things, I've got a reframe for you as well.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ✉️About Meg & The Daily Pep!I'm Meg and I'm the host of The Daily Pep! and The Couragemakers Podcast and founder of The Rebel Rousers. I'm a coach, writer and all-round rebel-rouser for creative and multi-passionate women to do the things only they can do and build a wholehearted life. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Letters of Rebellion to my wonderful Couragemakers community or hosting workshops/group programmes, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.Website | Instagram | The Couragemakers Podcast | Letters of Rebellion | Rebel Creators

Jen has been a quiet superfan of David Gate ever since discovering one of his poems on Instagram and instantly texting it to six friends. A British-born poet, writer, and visual artist, David explores themes of care, community, and spiritual resilience. Today, he joins Jen and Amy to talk about his latest work, A Rebellion of Care—a powerful blend of essays and poetry rooted in tenderness, authenticity, and resistance. From writing to flour milling and homesteading, David's life is a living practice of nurturing both self and community with intention. Key highlights from this conversation include:  How radical tenderness can be an act of resistance Why are many people living  radicalized lives without realizing it, and often for things they don't truly care about How homesteading is a rebellion against modern food practices Reimagining masculinity and what it could look like in a better world Building community and friendship as a vital source of joy and support in life How anger and joy are companion emotions The sacredness of everyday practices Thought-provoking Quotes: “I did not want to have an email job and I did not want to be in meetings that could have been emails. I did not want to be on Slack. I just didn't want that to be what I was spending my time doing. I loved caring for people, and I loved creating and writing, and I got to do that within the church world.” – David Gate “It's just very hard not to be cynical about everything and what I found was that I was cynical because I really, really cared. And, because I really, really cared, everything was just so overwhelming, and the easiest way to deal with that was to shut down and be cynical and be snarky. But, I realized that I had to press through and embrace what was behind that cynicism. so I had to really embrace my own earnestness and my own care in the world and concentrate on what I wanted to build rather than what I wanted to tear down.” – David Gate “It's a constant battle to speak the truth. Even things we all know It can be difficult to say, if it's not something that is normally said, and it's not something that is normally expressed, so you have to fight for that and you have to fight for your experience of the truth. You have to fight for your story. You have to fight for all of that.” – David Gate “I think it's very, very difficult for men to reach for emotional honesty because everything tells you that you're failing if you do that. But it's the most important work right now. And so much of what men are actually looking for in this world, intimacy, a sense of place, a sense of belonging, companionship, adventure, excitement, is on the other side of reaching for that emotional honesty.” – David Gate Resources Mentioned in This Episode: A Rebellion of Care: Poems and Essays by David Gate - https://amzn.to/4jjf87X Good Soil: The Education of an Accidental Farmhand by Jeff Chu - https://amzn.to/3GnS21w Cultivating Belonging and Evolving Faith with Jeff Chu - https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts/series-64/cultivating-belonging-and-evolving-faith-with-jeff-chu/ Sarah Bessey - https://www.sarahbessey.com/ Armando Veve, Illustrator - https://www.instagram.com/armandoveve/ Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/3YHKgpw Sinners film (2025) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/ Malaprop's Bookstore, Asheville - https://www.malaprops.com/ Guest's Links: Website - https://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/davidgatepoet/ Substack - https://substack.com/@davidgatepoet Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices