Podcast appearances and mentions of Lisa Congdon

Let a new Did I Do That? light a fire under your ass! Legendary illustrator Lisa Congdon joins Sean to talk about what's in teachers' dreams, poetry awards, and hamster wheels.You can find Lisa's work all over the internet, but why not visit her website at lisacongdon.com first! There, you can find her work, classes, and more. Lisa is on Instagram as the one and only @lisacongdon. If you happen to be in Portland, you can also find Lisa's shop at Cargo Emporium—it's a massive space full of work from Lisa and a few other past guests, and is just cool to explore!This episode was recorded March 25, 2025 in the Rat's Nest.One programming note: This is our last recording that was banked before the big break-in. As such, there may be some delay in publishing the next episode. While I'll do my best to keep that from happening, please keep an eye on the Instagram, Bluesky, or Substack for the latest, whatever the case may be (and hey, if you want to kick a couple bucks my way to help out while things are getting figured out, too, I won't say no to that). Thank you for listening and sorry for any potential upcoming interruption! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 137 of Medium Lady Talks we continue the How to Take Care of Yourself series, I'm joined by surface designer and illustrator Devon Bennett of PencilsnParsley. Together, we explore how making something just for the joy of it — no fancy supplies, no pressure — can be a powerful form of creative self-care. Devon reminds us that you don't have to be an artist to start creating. You don't even have to look at your finished piece! It's about the process, not the outcome — and it's in that process that you'll often find clarity, calm, and emotional release. We cover: Devon's early creative spark with her self-published childhood comic Oh Corncob! Why Devon recommends Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon to anyone rediscovering their creativity How creating without judgment builds emotional resilience and strengthens self-trust Devon's practice of using art to process anxiety — and how she even brings her drawings to therapy sessions The magic of starting with what you have — just set a timer, grab whatever supplies are nearby, and get messy! The importance of practicing non-judgment when making art (and why progress is happening, even when you can't see it) One of Devon's favorite mottos: "The only wasted paint is what's left in the tube." How Devon approaches resistance to creativity with compassion, not criticism Why Devon's positive affirmation sticker series is all about encouragement and gentle growth Final advice on how to make time for creativity even in busy seasons — and the reminder that there are multiple ways to be consistent. Plus, I share one of my favorite quotes from Gretchen Rubin: "A thing that can be done anytime is often done at no time." — a gentle nudge to carve out a little time for creativity today. ✨ Resources & Links Mentioned: Find Devon's work, stickers, and art for sale: PencilsnParsley.com Support Devon's creative journey on Patreon Follow Devon's playful art adventures on YouTube Shorts Book rec: Find Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon

We were thrilled to talk with author Eowyn Ivey about her new book, BLACK WOODS BLUE SKY. During our conversation, Eowyn shared her writing habits, including a description of her writing cottage, and tells us about her reading life. Topics ranged from motherhood on the page and in real life, her family's literary life in Alaska, and Proust vs Joyce. In our own reading lives, we both read and discuss “The North Mail” by Amelia B. Edwards from THE PENGUIN BOOK OF GHOST STORIES: from Elizabeth Gaskell to Ambrose Bierce. We gave this one four paws up. Or should it be eight paws? Whatever the rating system should be for cougars, we both enjoyed Edwards's story. It has a good creep factor and atmosphere, both indoors and outside. Other books we've enjoyed include novels HAPPY LAND by Dolan Perkins-Valdez and THE GRIFFIN SISTERS GREATEST HITS by Jennifer Weiner; a quartet of novellas, OLD NEW YORK by Edith Wharton; and two works of nonfiction: STORYWORTHY: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling by Matthew Dicks and DEEP WORK: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport. Big thanks to this episode's sponsor, James Crews and Brad Peacock. The new poetry collection they co-edited is available on May 6: LOVE IS FOR ALL OF US: Poems of Tenderness and Belonging from the LGBTQ+ Community and Friends (with illustrations by Lisa Congdon). We also recap a great Biblio Adventure to the Mark Twain House to hear Ethan Rutherford (author of NORTH SUN, OR THE VOYAGE OF THE WHALESHIP ESTHER) in conversation with Amity Gaige about her new novel, HEARTWOOD. Chris also got to attend THE MOUNT'S virtual book club discussion of Edith Wharton's A SON AT THE FRONT and Willa Cather's ONE OF OURS, led by Anne Schuyler and Julie Olin-Ammentorp. As always, there are more books inside this episode than we can fit here! Enjoy, and be sure not to miss our conversation with Eowyn Ivey at the end. Oh, and reminder: our second quarter readalong pick is THE GOOD HOUSE by Tananarive Due (Zoom discussion on 6/8 and also on Goodreads). Thanks for listening, and happy reading! https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode232 The Good House Goodreads readalong https://www.bookcougars.com/blog-1/2025/episode231 Penguin Book of Ghost Stories Goodreads thread https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/23017532-ghost-stories

This week we welcome artist and cyclist Lisa Congdon. After a handful of charity bike rides, Lisa was drawn into cycling when she moved to Portland as a way to make friends in a new city. With a few years of road riding under her belt, Lisa was drawn into gravel cycling in 2020 and hasn't looked back. This elementary school teacher-turned artist, activist and cyclist has found a way to beautifully weave together her passions in a meaningful way by creating art that represents the things she is passionate about. Lisa describes how cycling allows her to let her mind wander into the creative spaces that help to get her creativity flowing for her artistic projects, and why cycling is so helpful for her creative practice. Not only does Lisa create beautiful art, she uses her work as a vehicle for social change, and has woven that into the work that she has done in the cycling space.Follow Lisa on Instagram @lisacongdon and visit her website at www.lisacongdon.com Follow us on Instagram:@girlsgonegravel @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support our Partners:Feisty Girona Gravel Camp: Join us in Girona for an immersive week of exploring on bikes, reflecting, connecting, and setting intentions. Learn more at https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/trips/feisty-girona-gravel-camp/ buycycle: Head to https://buycycle.com/ggg to SAVE 30% when you sell a bike on the leading marketplace for pre-owned bikes and components. Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL at https://www.previnex.com/ Feisty's Lift Heavy Guide: Get your guide to lifting heavy plus a 4-week training plan at https://www.womensperformance.com/lift-heavy

Description: Lisa Congdon may be an internationally known fine artist, illustrator and writer but she didn't achieve momentum in her career until she was nearly 40 years old. Prior to that time, she felt that her life hadn't mattered much, that she didn't have anything interesting to say. But, a total career pivot in her mid-thirties awakened a passion in her that had been lying dormant for decades and helped her find her powerful, beautiful voice. Despite taking an untraditional path, Lisa has achieved recognition, not just as an artist, but as a leader in the industry for her work in social justice, mentoring and teaching. Lisa says making art is what changed her relationship to her story. Today, Jen and Amy talk to Lisa Congdon about: What it looks and feels like to awaken to new possibilities in life The power of finding and harnessing your voice, something Lisa covers more in her book, Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic How two really big things (joy and activism) can coexist in artistic expression Lisa's game-changing practice of “loud quitting” the things that no longer bring joy or something positive into her life *** Segments: Bless & Release: Loud Quitting Thought-provoking Quotes: I decided to develop a new narrative for my life and what it could become. I needed to start believing that I was worthy of love. – Lisa Congdon I think I've always been an artist and a maker and super-creative but I was operating in self-doubt. I learned to give myself permission to play and explore and change my own life. I was lit on fire because, for so many years, I had no sense of agency. But suddenly, I could do whatever I wanted, C I think my work is the marriage of a passion for social justice with the authentic joy I have for life. – Lisa Congdon  I found myself in a place where I was exhausted, miserable and doing things out of obligation. I worked hard at letting go. I got in a systematic process of taking inventory of my life, how I was spending my time. Every time I felt a rush of anxiety about doing something, I would stop and examine it. – Lisa Congdon Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic by Lisa Congdon - https://amzn.to/4kkYAO1 Art, Inc.: The Essential Guide for Building Your Career as an Artist by Lisa Congdon - https://amzn.to/4ij5Ms2 The Live Your Values Deck - https://lisacongdon.com/products/values-deck Lisa Congdon's St. Mary's College Exhibit - https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum-art/lisa-congdon-hold-it-lightly Corita Kent - https://www.corita.org/ Guest's Links: Lisa's website - https://lisacongdon.com/ Lisa's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon Lisa's Twitter - https://x.com/lisacongdon Lisa's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lisacongdonart Lisa's Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/lisacongdon/ Connect with Jen! Jen's website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen'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

This week we welcome artist and cyclist Lisa Congdon. After a handful of charity bike rides, Lisa was drawn into cycling when she moved to Portland as a way to make friends in a new city. With a few years of road riding under her belt, Lisa was drawn into gravel cycling in 2020 and hasn't looked back. This elementary school teacher-turned artist, activist and cyclist has found a way to beautifully weave together her passions in a meaningful way by creating art that represents the things she is passionate about. Lisa describes how cycling allows her to let her mind wander into the creative spaces that help to get her creativity flowing for her artistic projects, and why cycling is so helpful for her creative practice. Not only does Lisa create beautiful art, she uses her work as a vehicle for social change, and has woven that into the work that she has done in the cycling space.Follow Lisa on Instagram @lisacongdon and visit her website at www.lisacongdon.com Follow us on Instagram:@girlsgonegravel @feisty_media Girls Gone Gravel Website:https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/ Feisty Media Website:https://livefeisty.com/ Support our Partners:Feisty Girona Gravel Camp: Join us in Girona for an immersive week of exploring on bikes, reflecting, connecting, and setting intentions. Learn more at https://www.thomsonbiketours.com/trips/feisty-girona-gravel-camp/ buycycle: Head to buycycle.com/ggg to SAVE 30% when you sell a bike on the leading marketplace for pre-owned bikes and components. Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code GIRLSGONEGRAVEL at https://www.previnex.com/ Feisty's Lift Heavy Guide: Get your guide to lifting heavy plus a 4-week training plan at https://www.womensperformance.com/lift-heavy

Pour ce 108ème épisode de SENS CREATIF, Laurent vous invite à explorer l'EFFET MIROIR.Que faire de ces modèles, mentors et figures inspirantes qui façonnent notre créativité… et nous renvoient une image de nous-mêmes sans qu'on s'en rende compte. Entre illusions, projections, pièges créatifs et émancipation, Laurent raconte les trois miroirs qui ont tout changé pour lui tout en posant cette question essentielle : comment s'inspirer sans s'effacer ?Et si vous aimez ajouter du boxon, restez jusqu'à la fin pour L'ORACLE de Gwé, qui vous réserve la découverte d'une nouvelle carte.NOTES ET RESSOURCESMathis / BorisLegowelt / Ambient Trip CommanderLisa CongdonAustin KleonRick RubinGwé mynameisgwe.com + instagramSENS CREATIFEPISODESMENTORINGLA QUÊTEPATREONDISCORDNEWSLETTERINSTAGRAMYOUTUBETIIMETiime, c'est le logiciel de facturation 100% gratuit qui gère vos devis et factures en 2 minutes !CREDITSillustrations + montage + habillage sonore Laurent Bazartgénérique Krocui (lyrics + vocals) & Octopodz (music production) ©2025production Jérémie Claeys + Laurent Bazart pour SENS CREATIF ©2019-2025EXTRAITSTwin PeaksWhat We Do In The ShadowsOnce A Mirror (Smackos / Danny Wolfers ©2024) Accédez à des tonnes de bonus en rejoignant le Patate Club sur Patreon ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Margo is joined by celebrated artist, illustrator, and creative powerhouse Lisa Congdon for a heartfelt and insightful conversation about what she's learned while navigating a challenging chapter of her life. Lisa opens up about her journey through two total knee replacements and how this period of physical recovery sparked a creative rebirth.  During her recovery, Lisa embraced a slower pace of life, diving into a new sketchbook practice focused on collage and cut paper. What began as a meditative and playful exploration quickly evolved into a rich source of inspiration, reminding Lisa of the joy of creating art simply for art's sake. She candidly shares how stepping away from client work allowed her to reconnect with her artistic roots and experiment in ways that felt healing, liberating, and transformative.  In this episode, Lisa and Margo discuss: How Lisa managed her health journey while staying connected to her creativity. Managing the guilt that arose from stepping away from her team and work commitments. How she led and supported her team while recovering from surgery. The role of play and experimentation in sustaining artistic inspiration. The importance of consistency and how even small, daily creative practices can lead to big ideas. Balancing a thriving art career with the need for personal time and self-care. How slowing down can reignite passion and open doors to unexpected creative breakthroughs.   Mentioned in this episode: Lauri Hopkins https://www.laurihopkins.co.uk/ Lisa's 30 day art challenge w Creative Bug https://www.creativebug.com/instructors/lisa-congdon?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1p28BhCBARIsADP9HrNXhEYWUo8t0lx_kNJAOnhMMwWKu6YLgTralGQO8q3Jjg7r6sm4V90aAjHCEALw_wcB   Connect with Lisa: https://lisacongdon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/# https://www.pinterest.com/lisacongdon/   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry  

Lisa Congdon is a Portland, Oregon-based fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and upliftin Help Zak continue making this show by becoming a Best Advice Show Patron @ https://www.patreon.com/bestadviceshow---Call Zak on the advice show hotline @ 844-935-BEST---Share this episode on IG @BestAdviceShow

Today's episode is extra special to me because I got to talk to Mary Jo Hoffman, someone I have followed online and admired for more than 10 years! Mary Jo is an artist whose art form is taking photographs of found nature on black or white backgrounds. As an avid nature collector myself, I absolutely loved her beautiful art and became a fan instantly.  Mary Jo is a rocket scientist turned artist, blogger, and now author of the book, Still, the Art of Noticing. She married to a James Beard award winning food writer, a mom to 2 kids, and she lives in St. Paul Minnesota.  Mary Jo's art has made her into a “noticer”. Collecting pieces of nature and photographing them daily has made her slow down and really notice all the beauty there is in the natural world, no matter the season. We have a great discussion about her art and her book and the ways we can help our kids become noticers too, even though they are growing up in a world that doesn't really celebrate slowing down. I know you'll come away inspired by this episode. And maybe you and your kids can start a habit of noticing nature and loving the beauty of nature, just like Mary Jo has.   Some links for you from this episode: To see the art of Lisa Congdon, the artist who was an inspiration for Mary Jo, go here To learn more about the 72 micro seasons in Japan, go here Find the Beatrix Potter book here Find Mary Jo's book here Read Mary Jo's blog here Follow Mary Jo on Instagram here  Some favorite quotes from this episode:  *“The natural world drew me in first not as a source of beauty to observe, but as an expression of mathematics, and physics: I loved natural shapes for the trial-and-error perfection of their function; I loved seed pods for the ingenuity of their dispersal mechanisms; I loved the algorithms of spirals, saw toothed leaf tips, and the shapes of trees that imitated the shapes of rivers and their tributaries.” Mary Jo Hoffman * “We don't value slowing down very much as a culture and we miss out as a result.” Greta Eskridge  *”As the project progressed, so too my definition of seasonality was redefined. I noticed not big sweeping changes in temperature and light, but daily changes. I noticed the exact day the sap began to run. The day the first catkins exploded. The day the lilacs opened. And the day the first orange maple leaf appeared. And I captured it all, one high-resolution image at a time, for ten years. The attentiveness required to make an image a day led to a depth of understanding I had not expected. The more narrow and deep I went, the more my world expanded.” Mary Jo Hoffman *” Kids don't know the names of anything in nature anymore. How do we grow tomorrow's stewards of the environment if the kids don't have an attachment to it?” Mary Jo Hoffman *” Learning names of things in nature makes you care about them more. Because then you have a relationship and connection beyond, that's a pretty flower.” Greta Eskridge *”How do you raise creative kids? You model it every day.” Mary Jo Hoffman *”Give your kids space and time for creativity.” Greta Eskridge *” Part of being a noticer is having childlike wonder.” Mary Jo Hoffman *” Owning the responsibilities of sharing the awe and wonder of the natural world is one of the duties of being a parent.” Mary Jo Hoffman *” Look for micro joys in your life!” Mary Jo Hoffman  If you haven't already, please take a minute to subscribe to this podcast. I'd also be so very grateful if you leave a 5-star rating and write a quick review.  Reviews are incredibly helpful to me as a new podcaster. Thank you for listening and being part of my team.  I love you guys! Greta  

In this episode Amber Asay and Lisa Congdon talk about the legend that you may have not heard about, Gere Kavanaugh, who's work spans 1950's through 2020. She's another Cranbook Academy and multi-hyphenate designer, and has the most impressive repertoire of work. Sources:Architectural Digest Articles:A Look at the Life's Work of Multi-Hyphenate Designer Gere KavanaughThe Unlikely Story of One of General Motors's First Female DesignersLA Times: Gere Kavanaugh's color avalanche brightened midcentury California design2019 Book: A Colorful Life: Gere Kavanaugh, Designer (written by Louise Sandhaus, Kat Catmur)Metropolis: Gere Kavanaugh: Pioneer With a Penchant for ColorAIGA Medal ArticleAIGA Short Gere Kavanaugh, born in Memphis in 1929, is a legendary American designer known for her vibrant and innovative contributions across industrial design, textiles, and interiors. Educated at the Memphis Academy of Art and Cranbrook Academy of Art, she was influenced by greats like Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen.In the 1950s, Kavanaugh broke barriers at General Motors as one of the few female industrial designers. In 1960, she founded Gere Kavanaugh Designs in Los Angeles, known for bold colors and playful forms. Her work spans textiles, furniture, and interiors, always pushing the boundaries of traditional design.Kavanaugh's influence extends through her collaborations, mentorship, and numerous awards, including the AIGA Medal in 2010. Her legacy is marked by innovation, courage, and an unwavering dedication to making the world a more beautiful, functional place.––––Thank you to Lisa Congdon!https://lisacongdon.com/https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdonHer exhibit is up at St. Mary's until June 23, 2024: https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum-art/lisa-congdon-hold-it-lightlyLisa Congdon an internationally known fine artist, illustrator and writer. She makes art for clients around the globe, including The Library of Congress, Target, Wired Magazine, Amazon, Google, Schwinn, Warby Parker, Method, Comme des Garcons, REI and MoMa, among many others. She exhibits internationally, including solo shows at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art (California), Chefas Projects (Oregon) and Paradigm Gallery (Philadelphia), along with group shows at Hashimoto Contemporary in Los Angeles, Museum of Design Atlanta and The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. She is the author of ten books, including Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and Find your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic. Lisa is self-taught and didn't achieve momentum in her career until she was nearly 40 years old. Despite her untraditional path, Lisa has achieved recognition, not just as an artist, but as a leader in the industry for her work in social justice, mentoring and teaching. In March of 2021, she was named “One of the 50 Most Inspiring People and Companies According to Industry Creatives” published by AdWeek. When she's not making art, you can find her racing her bike around Oregon. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

Have you ever noticed those water towers, scattered across the horizon, and thought "Hmm... I wonder how those work?" Well, there's actually lot to learn from them about how to manage your life as a creative pro.In this episode, we explore the idea of managing energy instead of time in our creative process. Our guests, Lisa Congdon, Brian Johnson (author of Areté), Tony Schwartz (author of Be Excellent At Anything), and Jeff Karp (author of LIT), share their insights on the importance of understanding the creative process as a journey with highs and lows. We explore the link between physical and creative energy, emphasizing the significance of managing energy effectively to achieve peak performance in our work.The episode covers essential strategies for managing energy, including the concept of activation energy, the impact of deep work and intermittent renewal, and the importance of prioritizing tasks based on their energy requirements. It also delves into the power of micro-progress, the negative effects of multitasking, and the value of starting each day with the most important task.Key learnings:1. Managing energy is crucial for achieving peak performance in creative work.2. Prioritizing the most important task at the start of the day can significantly impact productivity.3. Working in increments and avoiding multitasking can lead to higher quality work.4. Small victories and low activation energy goals can contribute to overall energy management and motivation.5. Recognizing the link between physical and creative energy is essential for sustained optimal performance.Get full interviews and daily content in the Daily Creative app at DailyCreative.appMentioned in this episode:NEW BOOK! The Brave Habit is available nowRise to important moments in your life and work by developing the habit of bravery. Available in paperback, ebook, or audiobook wherever books are sold. Learn more

The one and only Lisa Congdon is back in the windowsill for an honest conversation on work life balance, creating harmony and ease in life, and what she's given up in order to have more of what she wants. Illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including Comme des Garçons, Crate and Barrel, Facebook, MoMA, REI, and Harvard University among many others. She is the author of ten books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic.   Margo and Lisa discuss: The notion of work life balance and Lisa's current take on it The process of engangling herself from being a workaholic Creating a self care and wellness practice The importance of non-monetized hobbies The learning lessons that come from decision making Why she always says “every mistake is progress” The 80/20 rule when it comes to business income Print on demand How being disciplined has allowed her more freedom in her life   Connect with Lisa: https://lisacongdon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/ Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon   Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill  

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Lisa Congdon - https://lisacongdon.com/ Follow Lisa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon Lisa's New Book 'Find Your Artistic Voice' https://lisacongdon.com/collections/books/products/find-your-artistic-voice-by-lisa-congdon-signed-copy Wired to Create https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SI02E62/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Buy “A Glorious Freedom” https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Freedom-Older-Leading-Extraordinary/dp/1452156204/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1504668913&sr=8-1&keywords=a+glorious+freedom&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwlisacongdo-20&linkId=e8700fa5120b3a416c8b324d85cda874 http://lisacongdon.com/ Fine artist, illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful paintings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including MoMA, REI, Harvard University, Martha Stewart Living, Chronicle Books, and Random House Publishing, among many others. She is the author of seven books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist, and illustrated books The Joy of Swimming, Fortune Favors the Brave, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, Twenty Ways to Draw a Tulip and A Collection a Day. Her latest book, A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives, was released by Chronicle Books in October 2017. She was named one of 40 Women Over 40 to Watch in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 Women Who Will Change the Way you See the World. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon. ---- Thanks to Yoni Wolf and the band WHY? for our theme music. Thanks to my man Nate Utesch and his band Metavari for all the other tunes! soundcloud.com/metavari Thanks to Alex Sugg for editing and the podcast! www.alexsugg.com

Lisa Congdon an internationally known fine artist, illustrator and writer. She makes art for clients around the globe, including Target, Amazon, Google, Schwinn, Warby Parker, Method, Comme des Garcons, REI and MoMa, among many others. She exhibits internationally, including solo shows at Saint Mary's College Museum of Art (California), Chefas Projects (Oregon) and Paradigm Gallery (Philadelphia), along with group shows at Hashimoto Contemporary in Los Angeles, Museum of Design Atlanta and The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco. She is the author of ten books, including Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist

Abraza tu pasión cuando el mundo se vuelva hostil, cuando tu mundo se vuelva hostil. Bienvenidos a este nuevo episodio de Maldita Moda Club. Hoy reflexionamos sobre adentrarnos en nuestra pasión y creación para resguardarnos, para encontrar luz. para sonreír, y sentir que nuestro corazón late apasionadamente por eso que tengo entre manos. Abraza tu pasión, eso que te gusta hacer, eso que te gustaría hacer. Poco a poco pero avanza hacia allí. Encuentra tu elemento como dice Ken Robinson. Libro recomendado El elemento de Ken Robinson, Encuentra tu voz creativa de Lisa Congdon, el camino de la creatividad de Facundo Arena. Y recuerda que Hacer algo siempre es mejor que nada!! abrazossss desde Barcelona al mundo.

I've been helping both of my children prepare for college, and as the entire family has gotten caught up in the hustle of doing "all the things" to prepare for their college futures, this podcast guest came along at just the right time to remind me that they are already enough just as they are right now.Lisa Congdon is an award-winning fine artist, illustrator, and writer who is widely accomplished despite being self-taught and not achieving career momentum until she was nearly 40 years old.Based in Portland, Oregon, Lisa now makes art for clients around the globe, including Target, Amazon, Google, Warby Parker, The Library of Congress, and MoMA. Oh, and by the way, she has also authored ten (!) books.Despite her untraditional path, Lisa has achieved recognition, not just as an artist, but as a leader in the industry for her work in social justice, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and teaching. ​​​​In March of 2021, she was named “One of the 50 Most Inspiring People and Companies According to Industry Creatives” published by AdWeek. ​​​​​In this refreshingly raw interview, she shares with us her childhood story of growing up and being told that she was a hard worker but not “gifted”, and how in adulthood with the support of a therapist, she realized that it was time to let go of that victimhood because she was the only one left who was selling herself the old story that she wasn't enough.​​​​​​​Lisa and I talk about how to find our authentic selves through creativity, how to use our voices to speak our truth, the challenges around mental health, and how to know when to quit something that is not making you a better partner, parent, creator, or overall human being.​​​​​​If you've ever believed that you are not enough, this episode is for you. Tune in for wisdom on how to face your fears and insecurities around your creativity, how to stop listening to the voices telling you that you are not enough, and how to remember in your darker days that you are never alone. There is an immense amount of joy, color, and hope available to you if you are willing to get support, prioritize yourself, and face your deepest truths.Because Lisa is more than enough. And guess what – so are you.Love,MollyLearn more about Lisa Congdon and her work hereFollow Lisa on InstagramLearn more about Molly Carroll hereConnect with Molly on Instagram and Facebook

This episode is SO exciting because it happened entirely due to my rejection challenge!  I pitched renowned US based fine artist, illustrator and author Lisa Congdon earlier in the year and was so suprised when she said yes. Lisa is someone I've followed for almost a decade and have admired her approach to business so much I was desperate to talk to her about it.  Lisa started her business in her 40s and we discussed her creative journey, the imposter syndrome that came with it and the (unexpected) benefits of starting a business later in life.  The conversation is filled with wisdom and generosity from Lisa, and it's perfect if you want to gain insights into creativity, business, and embracing your unique path. Don't forget to check out Lisa online and follow her on Instagram. And while you're at it, come and say hello to me on my Instagram page as well! Can't wait to connect with you. Check out Marketing Magic featured in today's episode  This episode was written and produced by me and edited by Lucy Lucraft. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!   

Talent alone is not enough to guarantee that you'll make a living. Regardless of your chosen career, you have to figure out how to translate your skills into something marketable - something others will pay you for. Is it possible to make a good living making art you love? Lisa Congdon says "YES!", and she shares specific strategies for how to do so in her book Art, Inc.Over the summer, we are re-visiting the podcast archives, dating back to 2005. This interview originally with Lisa Congdon originally released in August, 2014. Mentioned in this episode:Please Support Our Sponsors:Indeed: Indeed is an unbelievably powerful hiring platform. Join more than 3 million businesses worldwide that use Indeed to hire great talent fast. Visit indeed.com/creative to get started today. Mint Mobile: To get your new unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to mintmobile.com/accidental.

Discover the power of your unique voice with our special compilation episode featuring exclusive insights from best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert, artist Lisa Congdon, and poet Morgan Harper Nichols. In this richly engaging dialogue:• We explore the life-changing journey of self-discovery, creativity, and expressing authenticity.• Hear how each of these iconic creatives navigated their paths, found their unique voices, and the impact they made in their respective fields.• Learn about common themes that arose from these conversations - invaluable for anyone on their own journey of self-expression.• Listen to a unique blend of wisdom, vulnerability, and inspiring personal stories that reveal universal truths about curiosity, openness, and owning one's own experience.Whether you're overcoming creative hurdles or just beginning to explore your potential, this episode promises to ignite new questions and possibilities. So join us as we delve into the depths of unique expression and identity. Find your voice, amplify your impact.Episode TranscriptYou can find Elizabeth Gilbert at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with ElizabethYou can find Morgan Harper Nichols at: Website | Instagram | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with MorganYou can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | The Lisa Congdon Sessions | Listen to Our Full-Length Convo with LisaCheck out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lisa Congdon is a prolific designer, activist, adventurer, bike racer, joy monger, and self-described gay AF. Basically, she is a badass. We talk about designing a life that fits who you are today, not who you used to be, how to change things even if (especially if) you own a business, and how ease and joy and simplicity are where it is at.     If that doesn't get you excited, read this quote: I just woke up one morning and was like, I'm done being stressed out. I'm done. Like I had convinced myself for so long that all of the stress I was experiencing was worth it because I had built this business and, you know, this life. And and I was like, okay, well, now it's time for something new. And so I started making this list of everything that I spent time doing that maybe I loved, but also had an element of stressing me out... I was on all these boards of directors and I quit all of them.  I just started eliminating things that didn't feel meaningful. I used to say yes to pretty much every podcast, every project. And now I'm really picky about what I say yes to... And I was like, Oh, just because you have this successful business doesn't mean you have to keep running it in the same way that you have all these years. Just because you reached this level of success doesn't mean that you have to continue doing living your life in the same way. In fact, you might even have more freedom now to like, change things up. So let's look at that. Let's take advantage of that. " @lisacongdon YEWWW!   Follow us on Instagram: @wheeliecreative  View past episodes, transcripts, and more info about the show: wheeliecreative.com/podcast  Don't forget to subscribe and if you haven't already, please leave us a review to let us know what you think about the show! Support the show by shopping from our Affiliate Links: Adobe Athletic Brewing Creative Live  Creative Market  Descript   

What turns an insult into inspiration? How can you transform struggle into meaning and purpose? Today we'll discover how one man did just that through what was, for him, and the many doubters around him, a very unlikely path.Martinus Evans had a tough childhood on the east side of Detroit. Football gave him hope, but an injury steered him towards a sedentary lifestyle. A harsh doctor's comment inspired him to embark on a transformative journey, one that would shockingly turn him from an overweight patient to a passionate runner. Defying stereotypes, he finished his first marathon and started the "Slow AF" movement after being mocked during a race. This brand fostered a worldwide community - the Slow AF Run Club. Now an international marathoner, he has collaborated with leading fitness brands like Adidas, Nike, and Oakley, and appeared on the cover of Runner's World magazine. His journey is encapsulated in his new book, Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run. For Martinus, running has become intertwined with his purpose, identity, and sense of meaning - transforming struggle into something that helps feed his family, travel the world, and overcome hardship.You can find Martinus at: Website | InstagramTW: thoughts & mentions of suicideIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with artist Lisa Congdon about her thinking that she just wasn't made for a particular pursuit, but then stepping into it and realizing it was not only her passion but would end up being her purpose and profession. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine artist and cyclist Lisa Congdon was not prepared for the impact menopause was going to have on her body or the extent to which those changes would cause a drop in her athletic performance. So, she dug into all the resources she could find for athletic menopausal women and, at the then age of 54, went back to the drawing board, making changes in her diet, training, and lifestyle to help her be the best menopausal athlete she could be. Now at age 55, she's crushing those goals. Lisa has recently had the best race of her career, beating her previous time on the same course by 22 minutes, and is putting more power into her pedals than ever before. We talk all about how she did it and how our old, ingrained behaviors, like dieting to be a certain size, can prevent us from reaching our fullest potential. Lisa Congdon an internationally known fine artist, illustrator, and writer. She makes art for clients around the globe, including Target, Amazon, Google, Schwinn, REI, and MoMA, among many others. She is the author of ten books, including Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and Find your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic. Lisa is self-taught and didn't achieve momentum in her career until she was nearly 40 years old. In March of 2021, she was named “One of the 50 Most Inspiring People and Companies According to Industry Creatives” published by AdWeek. When she's not making art, you can find her on her bike. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon. You can learn more about her and her work at lisacongdon.comResourcesLisa's race report Instagram report hereFollow Us on Instagram:Feisty Menopause: @feistymenopause Feisty Media: @feisty_media Selene: @fitchick3 Subscribe to the weekly Feisty Menopause blog: https://www.feistymenopause.com/feistyinbox Hit Play Not Pause Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/807943973376099 Join Level Up - Our Community for Active Women Navigating the Menopause TransitionJoin: https://www.feistymenopause.com/monthly-membership-1 Leave your questions for Selene:https://www.speakpipe.com/hitplay Get the Free Feisty Women's Guide to Lifting Heavy Sh*t:https://www.feistymenopause.com/liftheavy Support our Partners:The Amino Co: Shop Feisty's Favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code HITPLAY at Aminoco.com/HITPLAY to Save 30% + receive a FREE gift for new purchasers! Velorosa: Use code FEISTY15 for 15% off your first order at https://velorosacycling.com Previnex: Get 15% off your first order with code HITPLAY at https://www.previnex.com/ Bonafide: 20% off your first purchase when you subscribe to any product with code HITPLAY at hellobonafide.com/hitplay That's It.: Receive 20% off your order with the code PLAY20 at thatsitfruit.com

En su colaboración para MVS Noticias con Ana Francisca Vega, Irma Uribe, especialista en literatura infantil, habló de libros de "Encuentra tu voz artística. Guía esencial para descubrir tu identidad creativa", de Lisa Congdon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paper nerds, here's the second part of my interview with this one-of-a-kind stationery innovator and disrupter! @emilyonlife and I kick off discussing The Long Table Collective. The collective provides invaluable mentoring for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian artists & creative entrepreneurs as it attempts to even out the design playing field.Five ultra-lucky artists receive one year of professional mentoring in a small-group format, meeting virtually twice per month with Lisa Congdon and Emily. If you are interested in being a part, get on it: Applications close May 8!Through the collective, Emily has mentored Carlos Carmonamedina of The Culture Curious.  This "citizen of the world" creates stationery that focuses on the universality, not specificity, of card-sending occasions, with utterly vibrant, heartfelt results. This direction ties into a trend both Emily and I are seeing, where one card speaks eloquently to several occasions. This flexible approach ties into our collective desire to simplify as we authentically connect with others — but mastering it as a maker is more challenging than you may think.Whatever role you play in stationery — from maker to disrupter to frequent card sender — miss my audience with Emily at your own risk!

Ever wonder if entrepreneurship is for you? Whether starting a personal business like coaching or consulting, building around an idea, platform, technology or product, teaching others what you know, either in person or through books, courses and talks, heading out on your own, blazing your own path can be scary. And, this is especially true if you're walking away from a job with a nice salary, benefits, and some sense of security. Even more so if your resources are limited.But, does it have to be that scary or risky? What can we do to, first, understand if this path is right for us and, second, set ourselves up for success? Not just in building a flourishing business, but also in crafting a life you love? These are the questions we're exploring today with my long-time friend, Amy Porterfield.Now 14 years in, having helped tens of thousands of people, Amy has built an extraordinarily successful company with a full team and many offerings, and produces a top-ranked podcast, Online Marketing Made Easy. She's become a true champion, and also a leading voice on how to make the transition into entrepreneurship. In her new book, Two Weeks Notice: Find the Courage to Quit Your Job, Make More Money, Work Where You Want, and Change the World, Amy dives into her journey, then walks you through a detailed process to envision, validate, and build your own, low-risk, easy-on-the-psyche business. And, we dive deep into it all in today's conversation.You can find Amy at: Website | Instagram | Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield podcastIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Lisa Congdon about transitioning from full-time work to building a successful career in the arts.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED: We're looking for special guest “wisdom-seekers” to share the moment you're in, then pose questions to Jonathan and the Sparked Braintrust to be answered, “on air.” To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En este episodio nos echamos un clavado en el libro "Encuentra tu voz artística" de Lisa Congdon. Platicamos sobre qué elementos componen una voz artística para poder darle forma a un concepto que a veces suena muy abstracto.

Lisa Congdon began her career as a visual artist when she was 39 years old. Prior to that, she had a whole separate career in education. In this episode from the Hello Monday archives, host Jessi Hempel talks to the artist and illustrator about what it's like to be a late-bloomer, and gets Lisa's advice on starting in a creative field.  Follow Lisa Congdon on LinkedIn and explore her art here. Follow Jessi Hempel on LinkedIn and order her debut memoir.  Join the Hello Monday community: Subscribe to the Hello Monday newsletter, and join us on the LinkedIn News page each week for Hello Monday Office Hours, Wednesdays at 3p ET.

Lisa Congdon is a Portland, Oregon-based fine artist, illustrator, author and podcaster known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Her playful work is recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting messages.Episode 28: On Hitting the Pause Button from The Lisa Congdon Sessions---Call Zak with your  advice at 844-935-BEST---bestadvice.showIG: @bestadviceshowZak's twitter: @muzachary 

In this episode, I talk about the very beginning of our journey into becoming illustrators, the moment we discover illustration and say to ourselves, “I want to do that.” This is what Lisa Congdon calls the “spark moment”. I will tell you the story of my own spark moment, which has an unlikely beginning and takes a very long and meandering path to get where I am today. By listening to this episode, you will be able to identify your own spark moment and to learn how to let that pull you forward toward your goal of becoming an illustrator. You should know what you want.Take my classes! Use my links and get 30 FREE days of Skillshare membership - http://tomfroese.com/teachingFind Your Artistic Voice by Lisa Congdon - https://amzn.to/3FcBOnV

As we head into the final month of the year, which for many has been a year of re-emergence and reimagining, there's never been a more important time to reconnect with our own inner creativity. And, by the way, this is even more important if you're someone who, maybe, has never even considered themselves all that creative, or in any way skilled at it. But, now, it's not just about our work or hobbies or passions, we need to find new ways to turn our creative impulse loose on life, itself. That process of reimagining, of stepping into a place of possibility, takes a blend of inspiration, action-taking and wisdom from those who've been immersing themselves in the world of creativity for years. This is why we're excited to bring you a power compilation collective today that focuses in on igniting creativity in all parts of work, play, relationships, and life. We've brought together 4 incredible voices, Lisa Congdon, James Victore, Yrsa Daley-Ward, and Mike Han. Each comes from wildly different backgrounds, experiences, and challenges, and each also finds ways, often ways no one else saw, to center creativity in their work and also explore life as the ultimate creative canvas. You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | The Lisa Congdon SessionsYou can find James at: Website | InstagramYou can find Yrsa at: Website | InstagramYou can find Mike at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode be sure to check out the full-length episodes of these conversations we had with Lisa, James, Yrsa, & Mike. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount CodesPeloton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coda (2021) PG-13  1h 51m Episode 15-CODA: Eyes Forward, Heart Open* *This is the title of a vivid art piece by the talented artist, Lisa Congdon, that Sarah has found inspirational, and is referenced in this episode. Director Sian Heder During our last episode of Season One, Sarah introduces the Academy Award winning 2021 movie, CODA, as an engaging, meaningful way to end a successful Screen Cares season and to start a new season of holidays and restoration. Sarah & Jennie discuss how movies like CODA are vital additions to your watchlist not only because of the stellar performances but because representation matters. Not only does representation matter, but getting to see characters whose stories are not sidelined by any one aspect of their individuality also matters. Also, actor Troy Kotsur is the bomb. Season Two of Screen Cares will be back in early 2023, just in time for awards season, so stay tuned! For those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, please visit this link for the transcript of this episode of Screen Cares: Episode Transcript Episode Page with Pictures   Episode Host: Sarah Woolverton-Mohler Co-Host: Jennie Ziverk Carr                 Screen Shares Rating:  Work Screen- Screen Cares's first ever Work Screen Rated Film!  Solo Screen-Watch on your own and enjoy a good heartwarming cry.    Screen Sparks: Do you feel that there are certain aspects of your individuality that you feel aren't represented accurately or sufficiently in the media? Does this matter to you? Are there times in your life when you feel that your own parents' interests/dreams for you superseded your own desires? Or, have there been times when you've inserted your own opinions/desires/dreams into the lives of children you've worked with or influenced? How do you know what your passion/calling/motivation is? What are some ways that you can educate yourself about the day-to-day experience of another person? Jennie and I talk a lot about how much we love New England. Are there places that resonate with you?   After the Credits Roll-Links Referenced during the show: IMDB's CODA Page: CODA (2021) - IMDb Coda Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster What Does 'coda' Mean? | Acronyms by Dictionary.com Some Deaf Viewers of ‘CODA' Are Torn Over the Movie - The New York Times Communicating with People with Hearing Loss | UCSF Health National Association of the Deaf National Theatre of the Deaf What's the Difference Between Deaf with Capital 'D' & deaf with Small 'd'? Why You Need to Stop Using These Words and Phrases Deaf Community and Culture - Frequently Asked Questions Marlee Matlin on the Legacy of Her Historic 1987 Oscar Win (Exclusive) | A.frame Troy Kotsur Wins Best Supporting Actor for 'CODA' | 94th Oscars The harmful ableist language you unknowingly use - BBC Worklife Why Representation Matters and Why It's Still Not Enough | Psychology Today Why on-screen representation matters, according to these teens | PBS NewsHour A print of the art piece mentioned in the show  by Lisa Congdon, Eyes Forward, Heart Open: https://lisacongdon.com/products/eyes-forward-art-print?_pos=2&_sid=9c05b39f3&_ss=r How Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now' Got Selected for 'CODA' Film  

In this podcast I have interviewed dozens of accomplished artists and creatives to basically answer one valuable question “How did they get where they are?”. Now, while we prepare for all the greatness that is coming on season 3, I'm releasing these special recap episode which features some of the best moments of season 2 in one place, so you can always dig deeper an go listen to one of these episodes. See full show notes at martinaflor.com/podcast

Margo catches up with good friend and internationally known illustrator Lisa Congdon for episode 100! That's right, there are now 100 episodes of Windowsill Chats. Lisa and Margo chat about consistency, coaching, podcasting, experimenting in business, and a whole lot more. Lisa is self-taught and didn't achieve momentum in her career until she was nearly 40 years old. Despite her untraditional path, she has achieved recognition, not just as an artist, but as a leader in the industry for her work in social justice, knowledge sharing, mentoring and teaching. In March of 2021, she was named “One of the 50 Most Inspiring People and Companies According to Industry Creatives” published by AdWeek. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.    Margo and Lisa discuss: Coaching people from different backgrounds Stepping back from what typically brings the most revenue in her business Lisa's new group coaching program, The Knack School Creative thinking, creative action, and monetizing your offerings Collaboration over competition Why group coaching can be so powerful Taking breaks and disconnecting from your work (yes, it's necessary and healthy!) Connect with Lisa: The Knack School & Coaching Program for Visual Artists Follow @theknackschool on Instagram Other classes with Lisa https://lisacongdon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/

What if, instead of trying to fit in and be accepted, you embraced and harnessed the power of your inner outlier? How could you leverage different experiences and environments to turn the parts of you that no one else can replicate from a potential source of exclusion into a superpower and differentiator? In today's episode with my guest, Julian Gilliam, who goes by the artist name, LOGIK, we explore these ideas in the context of LOGIK's upbringing, living in 9 different places and having to constantly adapt, to his work as both a change-maker and creative innovator in the world of advertising and media, a Creative Director for Google, as an artist and painter who creates stunning lifesize works, and has recently been making giant waves in the world of art, community, Web3, and NFTs.And all the while, he's done it by immersing himself in different experiences and cultures, including Japanese art and language, studying the dynamics and often unspoken social context, then rather than trying to fit in, bringing his full self, often as an outside and outlier, to the quest to create incredible moments of innovation, emotion, and awakening.I'm fascinated by LOGIK's complexity as a skilled artist, the powerful direction he's taking NFTs and the decisions he's currently making as he steps fully into this brand new digital creative world. Toward the end of our conversation, at around the hour mark, he brings us to a point of how art and digital collide in a way that changes the relationship between art and collectors. This was a particularly potent part of the conversation in that, LOGIK reveals his philosophy around building a solid foundation as an artist and also building the relationships and structure needed to support longevity for the projects you're undertaking. He truly brings a new lens to the creative life and how to bring together many people, voices, and communities to both drive change and support expression.You can find LOGIK at: Website | InstagramIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Lisa Congdon about building a career in the arts as an outlier.Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book Sparked | My New Podcast SPARKEDVisit Our Sponsor Page For a Complete List of Vanity URLs & Discount Codes.The Sound BathIndeed See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of Open Studio Martina Flor and her guest Lisa Congdon (@lisacongdon) discuss going viral, turning down opportunities, art vs commercial work, the rewards of an art show, staying where you create your best work, and pulling back from social media. Lisa Congdon is an internationally known fine artist, illustrator, and writer based in Portland, Oregon in The United States. She makes art for clients around the globe and She is the author of ten books, including Art Inc. and Find your Artistic Voice. She is the host of the podcast The Lisa Congdon Sessions and she teaches Creative Entrepreneurship at Pacific Northwest College of Art. Detailed show notes: martinaflor.com/podcast

The first episode of 2022 is here! Audrey and Andrea settle into the new year and new episode with inspiration from their library at the shop. You Will Leave A Trail Of Stars by Lisa Congdon is a collection of "words of inspiration for blazing your own path." Andrea fans through the pages and lets Audrey tell her when to stop on a page. A random draw for an intentional conversation.

If you want to make better art and are practicing lots, but not quite getting where you want to be, this episode is for you.  It expands on the idea that you must strive to match your skill level to your taste and explores how you can analyze your tastes to be more aware of how to bring them into your work. These ideas are not new, I'm just putting my own spin on them. Sounds confusing?  Don't worry I'll break it down for you and give you some exercises too! SHOW NOTES (All are linked if possible):REFERENCES:Ira writes: “Several people have taken a quote from that Current TV interview and made short videos with it. This one, by Daniel Sax, is inventive and beautiful.” Click here for THAT VIDEO!Andy J. Pizza has a  Skillshare class on finding your creative identity and it's linked HERE.Lisa Congdon's book Finding Your Artistic Voice is available at your local bookstore or online.Music is Ladybug Hop by Dresden, the Flamingo, licensed via Sounstripe.comIf I missed anything, please let me know on Instagram by commenting on this episode's post and I will try and answer as soon as possible.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativeelixir)Podcast Instagram is very new (like the podcast) and is  @theCreativeElixirMy art Instagram is @Brujeria_Studios (connect with me)Curious about me? Bio is available at RoseStardust.art (also somewhat under construction, so only a bio right now)Support the showSHOW NOTES:Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativeelixir)Podcast Instagram is @theCreativeElixirMy art Instagram is @Brujeria_Studios (connect with me)Curious about me or my art ? Find out more at RoseStardust.art Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE

At the end of episode 328 of the Creative Pep Talk (my favourite podcast), Andy J. Pizza says to go reach out to someone that you know is "your people" and make a connection.  Since he was a major inspiration for this podcast AND I sincerely think that we are kindred spirits, I decided to reach out to him  by making a little episode for him!  His podcast came into my life just at the right time and motivates me weekly to stay on my creative path. If you aren't yet listening to it, WHY AREN'T YOU? In the 10 months that I have been listening to /watching  to his content, Andy J. Pizza quickly became one of my creative heroes and if you like my podcast, I bet you'd LOVE his.And for those of you who scoffed at the idea of listening to an episode made for someone specific: This episode also contains the story of how the name "Creative Elixir" came about, but if you insist, you can skip ahead. Yeah, I made a whole other episode that isn't this one, it's episode 11 and it's about how you can make better art.  OK? OK... Click here for Andy's  website www.creativepeptalk.comHe also has a few Skillshare classes and some sweet content on Youtube.SHOW NOTES (All are linked if possible):Click here to learn more about Co-LoopClick here for Lauren Hom's Instagram.Click here for Lisa Congdon's Instagram.Music is Ladybug Hop by Dresden, the Flamingo, licensed via Sounstripe.comIf I missed anything, please let me know on Instagram by commenting on this episode's post and I will try and answer as soon as possible.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativeelixir)Podcast Instagram is very new (like the podcast) and is  @theCreativeElixirMy art Instagram is @Brujeria_Studios (connect with me)Curious about me? Bio is available at RoseStardust.art (also somewhat under construction, so only a bio right now)Support the showSHOW NOTES:Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/creativeelixir)Podcast Instagram is @theCreativeElixirMy art Instagram is @Brujeria_Studios (connect with me)Curious about me or my art ? Find out more at RoseStardust.art Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE

The devastating terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre in 1993 and 2001 were traumatic for thousands of people.  They also changed many people's lives. Some left New York City, never to return. Some left the corporate world.  Today's guest, Miriam Schulman, was one such woman. She tells Published Author Podcast host Josh Steimle that she was always a closet artist, but was afraid of not being able to make a living if she chose that path. Instead, she worked with a successful hedge fund.  However, when the terrorism came to US soil, Miriam—along with many others—had a wake up call. In 2001 she crossed a threshold of no return.   Learning How To Make Money From Creativity   Miriam took a job teaching Pilates at a gym and was also responsible for selling fitness packages. This was the perfect opportunity to study their sales model and emulate it with her own business.  She soon set up as an artist launching The Inspiration Place, and began selling classes. They included teaching people how to paint, including portraits. She also took commissions.  This transition wasn't easy. Miriam is a mother and had to find creative ways of balancing her business with raising children. But today, she has a highly successful business with classes, clients, and her own podcast, The Inspiration Place.  If People Keep Asking You Questions, Write a Book!   Like many other successful entrepreneurs, Miriam had lots of people asking questions about how she ran her classes and other aspects of her business, and over time, the idea for her book arose.  She realized that by writing a book she would be able to connect directly with people just like her: moms (and dads) who are raising children but want to create a successful business that feels rewarding and helps others, too. Her forthcoming book will be published by Harper Collins in 2022.  Bad Book Reviews On Amazon Can Help You Create a Great Book   One of the major things an author must accomplish is producing a book with a unique message. This doesn't mean that the whole book's idea must be unique or that you can't attribute content to other writers or quote people. But the core focus or ‘Why' behind your book should be unique.  Creatives Jeff Goins and Lisa Congdon have both written books on running successful creative ventures.  But, points out Miriam, neither one of them is a mother of children. “And that's a huge part of my audience . . . women who have children, who are being given the message that you can't be an artist and a mother.  “So I felt that that was a big distinguisher between my message and the message of other authors. It's just a different positioning. There were also other books where the mindset and the why was there, but they didn't really then go into the how to.”  Amazon proved to be a big help here. Specifically, it was reading poor reviews of similar books that told Miriam what her book should and shouldn't contain.  “I spent a lot of time looking at the negative Amazon reviews because that really gave me clues into what I was going to say to be different, which didn't mean I was going to bash the other authors because . . . that would be a huge turnoff,” explains Miriam. “But it really helped me create the language and describe . . . how to do it.”  When You Tell Yourself It's Not Working, Stop Listening   Like most creative folks, Miriam knows only too well the temptations of negative self-talk. She's currently in the process of writing her book and knows it can be too easy to believe that voice in your head that says your creative project won't work or your efforts are doomed to fail.  She has a special message for Published Author listeners: “We're always going to have that fear of something going wrong and not making it. Our brains have evolved to be wary of fear. Our brains want to keep us safe. Our brains are going to come up with all kinds of reasons why something isn't going to work. I don't call these excuses. I call them doubts.”  She also cautions that the smarter you are, the more doubts you'll throw in your own path.  “They feel real to you. So be careful of the stories you're telling yourself,” Miriam cautions. “Those stories that you're making up in your mind, why it's not a good time to start, why you're not ready yet, why something won't work for you.”  It definitely is your time, she says, “And you're going to do it anyway. And you're ready for this step.”  In this episode Miriam also talks about how to find the right agent for your book and her writing schedule.  Learn more: If you appreciated this episode, listen to:  Finding The Right Agent And Getting The Best Deal With a Publisher  And:  Overcome Imposter Syndrome To Finish Your Book  LINKS  LinkedIn  FaceBook  Instagram  SchulmanArt.com   SUBSCRIBE TO THE PUBLISHED AUTHOR PODCAST  If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. You can also watch episodes of the podcast on YouTube.  And if you want to spread the word, please give us a five-star review (we read every single one!) and share this page with your friends.  We also share valuable snippets from podcast episodes on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.  ABOUT THE HOST  The Published Author Podcast is hosted by Josh Steimle, founder of Published Author. 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Illustrator and author Lisa Congdon, living and working in Portland, Oregon, is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including Comme des Garçons, Crate and Barrel, Facebook, MoMA, REI, Target and Harvard University among many others. She is the author of eight books, including Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic. She was named one of 40 Women Over 40 to Watch in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 Women Who Will Change the Way you See the World. With over 400k followers on Instagram, and 14+ online classes centered around creativity and art business with well over 100k students, my convo with Lisa Congdon is definitely one you're gonna wanna tune into! In this episode, we discuss... How Lisa got into an art career as a second career and her journey to becoming a full-time artist in her 40s How she was able to quit her job and go all in on her art business What her experience was like dealing with imposter syndrome and how she got through it What it's like to work with an agent and how to go about finding one What streams of income she has in place and which one is her bread & butter Who her team consists of and how to let go and delegate And so much more! Social Media & Links: www.lisacongdon.com @lisacongdon @devonastimpson devonastimpson.com artbydevona.com

At 39 years old, Lisa Congdon embarked on an art career that would quickly transform her into a pillar within the art community. And while her art began as a way to navigate a dark period in her life, today, her vibrant and heart-centered illustrations are celebrated worldwide because of their ability to inspire and bring people together. Listen to this episode of The Cultured Podcast to hear why Lisa ultimately thanks her brother for her pivot from a career in education to a career as a full-time artist. Visit culturedpodcast.com for full transcripts of this episode and links to things mentioned.

Lisa Congdon is a Portland, Oregon-based fine artist, illustrator and author known internationally for her colorful drawings and hand lettering. Her playful work is  recognized for its vibrant palettes, geometric patterns and uplifting messages. She is the author of eight books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic. 

Today's guest is Lindsay Stripling. She is a very talented illustrator and designer working out of San Francisco CA. During this episode we talk about: -how she loved drawing maps as a child and the magazine that was really influential to her which is still available, and my kids get it, and thats cool. -how college was really the first time that art and illustration started to feel like where she should be. -how she navigated after college graduation and how her transition to freelance all went down. -how she is using print with her art and illustrations.-why this year has been one of the most challenging times in her career. -the "mystery painting" project she did and what she learned in that process.-the time that Lisa Congdon purchased 5 of her paintings and what that felt like for her. We also talk about the Hood Sisters from Hoodzpah design and their Business Course that she attended and how that helped her. Along with a bunch of other fun conversation! This is a fun one. @lindsayvictorialee