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20 Oct 2022
Cheers to the irresponsible
00:18:17
At what point does the quest for security work against you?
On saving yourself, and saving others (spoiler, you can't). On how empathy is a wonderful thing, until it's not, and when exactly it can become codependence.
An episode exploring (briefly) the Irish origins of Halloween, and why we as a culture love it SO MUCH (what's not to love). And a whole lot about shadow work.
Midas is King: this work was completely finished; filmed, edited, and finalized, before the composer even started on the music: https://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com/midasisking
Archetypes: a duo loops act created in tandem with aerialist Anastasia Sauvage and composer Jym Daly: https://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com/archetype
Miles Wilder: super rad composer who I did not warn before plugging them here, specializes in creating original music for physical performers: https://mileswilder.com/
The Audacity Project, Cycle 24 is enrolling soon. If you wanna hop on that waitlist, get it here: https://www.rachelstricklandcreative.com/the-audacity-project
Register here for Stress School! First webinar of the summer series, JPG from Brain Body Resilience here to school us on how to make friends with your nervous system. Cause the best time to learn how to swim is when you're not drowning. $25 monies (some Patrons get half off, see the Patreon for yo coupon)
The Double Life of Artists: Day Jobs as a Creative Lifeline
00:21:03
Join me on a not-so-ordinary voyage through the life of a working artist, navigating the rough waters of maintaining day jobs which aren't necessarily our life's passion, debunking the myth that successful artists live solely off their creative craft. Get ready for an honest chat about survival in a late-stage capitalist world, from my own experiences living off my creativity for years in San Francisco and Seattle, and how having multiple income streams can be beneficial for mental and physical health.
Join me for an IADF festival survival guide, honed from years of experience. From practical advice on meal planning with your housemate to the sublime importance of sleep, this episode is dedicated to those who want to make the most of their festival experience.
Transforming Fear into Fluency: Artist Residencies for Aerialists
00:20:46
Afraid of navigating the complex world of artist residencies as an aerialist? You don’t need a residency specifically geared towards circus artists to flourish.
When you aren't used to it, verbalizing your work is awkward AF. This episode encourages embracing that discomfort. Imagine the experience of being able to talk about yourself and your work with ease.
Podcast Buffet: All the episode suggestions I can't fill 20 minutes with!
00:20:06
This is a little Q&A episode where I address 8 different podcast/subject requests from listeners. I thought these requests were great questions that I wanted to answer, but I didn't feel I had 20 minutes worth of material to address each one.
You've been wounded, physically or emotionally, and suddenly you're unable to do the things you once could. Fascinatingly, our wounds and scars can be the source of beautiful and empowering art. I share a transformative encounter with a stranger that shifted my perspective on self-care, healing, and creativity. We also touch on the bold notion of creating from a wound versus a scar, drawing insights from raw, open wounds and the wisdom that comes with healing. This episode is not just about confronting our wounds, but also about harnessing them for our creative processes.
Getting in touch with what you want/need to create: Tapping into the Power of Envy, Jealousy, and Anger
00:18:02
Here's a secret: Your shadow emotions like envy, jealousy, and anger can become your guideposts towards finding what you need to create. In this episode, I unravel how these misunderstood emotions serve as an unconventional yet dominant compass towards your true values and desires. These emotional states are actually goldmines of information.
This episode explores how you can use envy and jealousy as tools to create something that is meaningful to you.
Some tales from the trail on DIY fundraising, and different ways to get funding for your creative work. You need three things to create work: vision, resources, and skill, and it's my opinion that the work is best served when it's approached in that order.
Funding belongs the 2nd of those three facets. We know we need it, we know when we don't have it, so how do we approach going for it without feeling like a douchebag?
Morning Pages: how to do them, how to not do them, and what to do if they bore the pants off of you
00:20:54
Can morning pages be done in the afternoon, or even at night? Can you do them incorrectly?
Drawing from my own experiences with morning pages, a journaling exercise introduced by author Julia Cameron in her acclaimed book The Artist's Way, welcome to my soap box about the flexibility of this practice—it doesn't have to be a morning ritual for everyone, and there's absolutely no one-size-fits-all approach. We delve into my journaling adventures, from how I create an inspiring ambience for writing, to choosing a pen that sparks joy. We'll tackle the common ennui that occasionally strikes during morning pages. Uncover creative strategies to reignite your interest for this practice, from altering your writing schedule to penning letters from different perspectives— even from your own body parts.
Are you selling yourself short as an artist? Are you pricing yourself out of your market? So many questions, so few actual numbers. We're faced with this hard-hitting question in today’s episode. We confront the discomfort and spill the truth on the controversial issue of performing for free or at a low cost, a plight all too familiar to many artists. Unpack the potential harm of underpriced performances, why it's pivotal to understand industry nuances, and empower yourself with the right questions to ask.
Navigating gig life and differentiating between community, regular, and private events can be daunting, but understanding these nuances is instrumental in setting an appropriate fee.
In the course of this episode, we plunge into the emotional whirlpool that accompanies physical injuries. It's not just the body that needs time and care to heal, the mind wrestles its own battles. Often, the emotional struggle of feeling ‘less than’ before an injury outweighs the physical ones.
I'll give you some suggestions for altering your perspective during these little jaunts through Mordor, I hope they serve you well.
The episode: For anyone who has contemplated pivoting away from a conventional career path and stepping into the realm of full time freelance weirdo, feeling judged AF can come with the territory. I want to dive in to this head on, on the request of a very Audacious alumni who is experiencing this now.
We'll unpack what's happening and offer some alternative ways of looking at the conundrum, as well as giving you some actionable advice for when you're navigating judgment from others.
Welcome to my second Buffet episode! When I get great questions I want to answer but I don't have necessarily 20 minutes to devote a whole episode to each topic, we get a Buffet.
Today's Buffet includes: - Ageism in circus, and what to do when you're at the top of your game but are still hungry for something more - Flow state, and accessing this state during an injury - The episode concludes with a surprising twist as my friend Chris pitches in an unexpected question about witchy stuff
In episode 47 of Audacity Works, we're going to challenge the status quo, examining the loaded implications and the undeserved hierarchy the labels of "professional" and "amateur" have built in our world. Let's shed light on why these labels are less stigmatizing in sectors like sports, and come to our own conclusions. I also wanna take a second to decouple 'professional' from its accrued connotations of moral superiority, technical skill, and commitment.
I'd also like to celebrate the amateur artist, hobbyist and the recreational artist, acknowledging their immense contribution to the arts spectrum. This episode is an invitation for us to redefine these labels autonomously, eroding their oppressive power and recognizing the inherent value in all forms of artistic expression.
Join me as I recount the trials of an extreme bodybuilder's diet I once adopted in the pursuit of visual perfection for a performance. The resulting dehydration wasn't just scary - it nearly sabotaged the show. Note to self- the objective for a bodybuilder is. not. the. objective. for a high-yield athletic aerial act. Seems obvious in retrospect, I was blind to it in the moment.
A Summer's Tale: the results of my experiment with a summer of minimal work
00:23:32
Profit first calculator example- this is the system I use (thanks, Sandi!) for allocating my income into different accounts to keep my life running smoothly. This is also why, when I ran out of money this summer, I still HAD money in different places to use.
Sandi York, Fit Money Coach- fantastic free resources here on her Instagram! 10/10 recommend working with Sandi if you get a chance.
Creatrix: unleash the Muse- mark your calendars! Applications open for Creatrix, the retreat experience, Friday Oct. 13th (Friday Oct. 6th for patrons!) Follow this link for details!
Ever had one of those summers where you just felt like not working? Yeah, so did I and guess what, the results are in. Amidst the Halloween frenzy, I'll be reminding you about the importance of double-checking those gig contracts. Remember, never assume that fundraisers and nonprofits are meant to be donated performances.
Speaking of value, let's dive into a topic often side-stepped by us creatives - finance. I once feared the mere sight of QuickBooks, until I met Sandy York, my accountant. She unveiled the world of self-education in finance, and how empowering it can be. We delve into this crucial topic, busting the myth that artists can't manage money. Also on the roster is an exciting update on the launch of Creatrix applications for patrons.
Looking Glass Gems: minority woman-owned, family operated business with beautiful glass flatback stones for costuming: https://www.lookingglassgems.com/
For people with vulvas, a anti-cameltoe device: just a business card (ha!) and scissors https://youtu.be/Phn-d9OyTtU
Ready to step up your performing arts game? Here's your golden ticket! Join me as I peel back the curtains and share a treasure trove of performing arts tips and tricks. Imagine never having to worry about your fishnet stockings looking ridiculous or skin irritation from wearing them. That's right! I'll guide you through modifying fishnets and let you in on a skin-saving secret - pantyhose! I also update you on the Creatrix waitlist, which sold out faster than a Broadway show in five h
Welcome to a conversation with myself about the purpose of submitting your work to film festivals. We kick off by rewinding to my aerial dance film, 'Midas Is King', which was hailed at four festivals and bagged two awards at the Women's International Film Festival. But is this all merely a quest for recognition and new audiences, or is there a grander scheme at play?
Our discussion takes a turn towards the contentious issue of artist compensation in the domain of fine and performance art. Drawing upon my experience with 'Blood Meal', a collaborative piece with digital artist Katina Bitsicas, we delve into the challenges of national showings and installations. Simultaneously, I'll troll societal norms that stigmatize artists for pursuing compensation for their work.
Should our art exist solely for its own sake, unburdened by the shackles of awards and publications? This is an invitation for all artists to introspect: is mere existence of your work enough for you? As you navigate your own artistic path, we encourage you to contemplate: what is your 'enough'?
Who knew the potency of voicing thoughts aloud or the power hidden in a voice? We did. In this anniversary episode, I reminisce about my experiences, the surprises, the lessons learned, and the growth that has marked this year long experiment.
If you've ever been curious about the nuts and bolts of creating a podcast, this episode pulls back the curtain on the tools, resources, and platforms I use. Plus, we're opening up the discussion about future guests on the show, waiting to hear from you about who you'd love to hear. All of your actions have ripples. Don't go back to sleep. xo
I'm on a quest to understand the critical difference between passive pleasures like binge-watching your favorite series and active pleasures that require your energy and focus. This episode aims to give you some tools to help you steer clear of burnout. We dig deep into the difference between pleasure and restorative activities, sharing our collective experiences with a comprehensive list of over 200 pleasures and almost 50 unique restorative practices (crowd-sourced!).
This episode of Audacity Works pulls back the curtain on the often obscured challenges artists face, especially when venturing into unrestricted creative opportunities like residencies. From the weight of high expectations to the struggle to connect with their inspiration, we delve into the deep dark nasty of art-making. The episode was inspired by the journey of a young artist I mentored during her residency, with her blessing.
We'll touch on the importance of surrender and humility in the process of art-making, the oft-unspoken acceptance of unexpected twists and turns, and the normalcy of emotions like grief and confusion that permeate the creative process. I'll tell you about a particularly challenging residency of my own, sharing how I had to confront and process a garbage fire of emotional baggage before I could do a single damn productive thing. This episode is a sincere and thought-provoking discourse on art-making and creativity, urging artists to embrace the entirety of their journey, including the shadows.
Creating in Isolation, particularly if you wish you weren't
00:19:15
This episode is an exploration of the surprising power that comes from harnessing creativity in isolation, and how to stop being so damned isolated if you're tired of it.
An Episode for Burnt Out Coaches (and what to do about it)
00:28:01
Ever felt an overwhelming sense of exhaustion creeping in, making your day-to-day coaching job seem like an uphill battle? I know the name of that tune. In this episode I share my own experience with burnout, and outline three ways to change your coaching practice so it works for you and not the other way around.
But first Imma overshare about my personal life a little bit, for shits and giggles.
This episode is dedicated to anyone who ever got their wish...then realized, "this kind of sucks." It's my belief that this is actually a tremendously positive thing, dressed in a very disappointing outfit. Here's my advice on what to do when you're ready to acknowledge something isn't compatible with your happiness- be it an artistic project or a job.
And because today's episode is about Instagram, if you're not already following the great Shante Colefield then look no further, she's the GOAT for all things Instagram related. Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/themovementmaestro/
The meat of today's episode is by listener request: If you don't want to share the new work you're developing on the Gram, what do you share?? The answer: literally everything. Photos Video snippets of old performances Asking questions Posting quotes Giving your opinion Bits of things you've been doing for literally years, it's always new to someone Stories behind/the history of a skill Take a moment of something new and either speed it way up or slow it way down so it's unrecognizable, but still shareable without inventing new material Repost something old (an actual post can be posted again, omg magic I love it)
Episode 60: How long should an ambient aerial set be? A spicy love rant.
00:20:58
What is ambient performance, and how long should a set be? How many sets are enough? How many are too many? And how long can we really expect one person to do slow moving splits on the fabric in one evening?
And who actually wants to see that for hours and hours at a time?
defining ambient performance, especially in terms of aerial performance
my own spicy opinions based on my lived experience in the industry for 16+ years
science-backed components to consider for the length of ambient sets
Making a film: what you need to begin (it's not as much as you think)
00:28:55
Welcome to the Land Outside of Time, that weird week between Crimmas and NYE where nothing gets done, and that's a Good Thing. I hope you're enjoying it.
First off, you have ONE WEEK to get on the mailing list for January's Woo Corner! Coming out 1/4/24, join here, it's good for your health: https://rachelstricklandcreative.ck.page/
This episode starts out with some of my favorite year-in-review exercises, and some insights I've had because of them. These exercises include:
Dreaming up the new year- a dreamy little workbook that was SO MUCH FUN to do for me. By the great Kasia Urbaniak
If all you want is the meat of the episode for things you need to create an artistic film, skip to 11:00 in. Examples of films I've made include: The Tower and Midas is King
You'll hear:
The three things you need to create anything: Vision, Resources, and Skill
When to do things yourself, and when to bring other people into the project like a videographer, editor, support staff, or a musician(s)
Other considerations for your film such as the background score
Shout out to the amazing Tyler Parks of Big Pants Productions for editing both of my films so beautifully
The Radical Responsibility of Being Seen with Dr. Shante Cofield
01:10:26
Happy New Year and welcome to the FIRST EVER guest episode! It is my distinct pleasure to bring on Dr. Shante Cofield, aka the Movement Maestro, who has been and continues to be a massively positive influence in my life. A PT by trade and a coach and online biz owner by choice, Shante uses her platform to inspire coaches and business owners to do the damn thing using savvy strategy, lived experience, and her trademark approach of unapologetic authenticity.
My own thoughts and rituals surrounding pre and post-show rituals, and ways I keep my performance the primary function of my day (spoiler alert: it's not by doing more things).
I'll throw out some suggestions for keeping your nervous system nice and tidy- including foods to eat and when to eat them. And don't forget to bring food with you please!
Personally, I have one singular non-negotiable pre-show ritual, and I'm pretty neurotic about it. Whatever rituals you construct for yourself, I hope they are in service of your own capacity to ENJOY YOUR WORK.
How we met (we don't remember) and how we became close (because those are different things) by going through The Artist's Way together. Even though we were already friends before that.
What gives you the AUDACITY?
Considering the impact you wish to make on the world
On Making Your Life as an Artist a truly open source resource by Andrew Simonet. You can use the link above to download the book on a sliding scale (including for free)
Creating the next phase of life, and exploring the next phase of life as a circus artist
How I found my voice at 35, because of course Shannon started asking ME questions
On accents and dialects in theater
Disciplines in circus and what's next on the horizon
On Grief. If you listen to nothing else this episode, listen to this, around 30:00. Grief, and how it affects your brain, and how to know when you should take a real break from social media because of grief.
How our grief cycles overlapped
The Inversion Encyclopedia (previously known as Aerial Inversions for All) Shannon's most popular resource
How time + attention = change
Everything in nature has periods of stagnation
How you don't even KNOW about Monday...
Her best advice to emerging artists about how you can truly value yourself and take your work seriously (it's bangorang!)
Tension arises between organizations in a small community when they have differing value systems.
Are you the problem? Two questions you can ask yourself.
If you aren't paying yourself because you don't need the money, you don't have a sustainable business- you have a luxury passion project. I'll tell you why that can have devastating effects on your community if you're unaware of it.
What happens if you get tired of fighting for high standards?
What to do if you are competing with another organization who is problematic (spoiler alert, lean WAY IN to what makes you stand out)
Enrollment for The Audacity Project, Cycle 26 starts in just a few weeks- if you wanna get ahead of all this shit and build something gorgeous for yourself, hop on the waitlist to be the first to know!
Should you create a Patreon? And all of those questions
00:31:16
Join me for a full-on expose on Patreon, and what it's like to run one and best practices
The Audacity Project Cycle 26 waitlist is open now! 8 weeks of targeted group coaching for artists and creative entrepreneurs to get their shit together. We're enrolling in late February, and this waitlist is definitely the place to be.
This episode is by request from Leasha the Kiwi (thanks babes!) as a follow up to Episode 65: Dealing with Competition in Small Communities. Spoiler- part of my advice was to lean into what sets you apart. Excellent question, let's dive into it.
A fast and amazingly accurate way to discover what sets you apart
How anger is a compass that points back to your value system
Ways that leaning into what sets you apart is good for the entire world (because anything that gives you back more of your humanity is good for the world)
Lil story time about an Audacity Project Alumni who made a very valuable identification about her own work and what sets her apart
Another reminder that YOUR JOY IS AN ACT OF PROTEST!
Buffet Episode! As much Q & A as I can fit into 23 minutes
00:23:55
A buffet episode is where I take as many questions as I can answer from readers in about 20 minutes. I get a lot of amazing questions that I don't always have 20 minutes of material about, but I still think they are incredibly valuable and I want to address them. Solution? Buffet episode!
Please welcome our guest for March, the wonderful Shannon Morse of The Green Door Life! Shannon and I became fast friends around 2013, and she is the woman responsible for teaching me how to eat at the age of 33.
What you'll hear:
How we met (we don't know, but you'll hear two stories about visceral memories we have of each other)
Why branding isn't a bad word
The big question HOW MUCH PROTEIN IS ENOUGH?! 18:15
What exactly is lean body mass and what does it include? 21:20
"What Looks Tasty?" - how to know what to do with the rest of your life
00:24:16
Inspired by a question from my fren Michelle (thank you Michelle!) who asked what are all the ways to operate in the industry?
What you'll hear:
The Movement Maestro has opened the door to the Instagram Intensive, Round 15! If you want to give your relationship with social media a total makeover, enrollment is open until Friday, March 16th only. Click here to get in on that, you won't regret it.
War of Art: recommended reading by author Stephen Pressfield
Consider this someone asking you: WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO WITH YOUR CREATIVE PRACTICE at this time in your life?
The answer I get to that question more than any other: I have no idea because I don't know what's available
Have you just identified your homework? (props to the Maestro for this one!)
It is my great pleasure to have as my guest this month, International circus artist and business coach to circus artists around the world, Ulrike Storch.
Ulrike's actionable response to burnt out artists
Why talent is bullshit (I love this!)
How she found her special sauce through paying attention to what was pissing her off
How she was able to design different versions of her act to suit different stages and opportunities 25:30
When and how she decided to transition from full time performing 28:30
Her favorite books for building a business mindset 34:45
A memorable AF quote: "The best medicine for an artist is business." 37:40
About Selling Circus and how to work with Ulrike! 38:30
Steps 1 and 2 to finding your way 41:10
How to know if you're a good fit for Selling Circus 51:00
1:03:30 Very actionable advice from Ulrike I think absolutely everyone should do. Right now. Do it.
Ways to work with Ulrike: Selling Circus is Ulrike's flagship coaching program for professional circus artists. Be sure to check out her website and follow her on Instagram for tons of free content for circus artist entrepreneurs. Thank you for coming on the podlycast :)
Episode 76: Navigating the Tension between Artistic Integrity and being a Generous Performer
00:20:33
Thank you the wonderful Elizabeth Finn for inspiring this episode with her very good question: How do you navigate the tension between being a generous performer and remaining true to your artistic integrity?
My obvious first answer which will surprise no one 4:45
The very first and most important reason I continue to espouse my first obvious answer 5:29
What the audience REALLY wants from you 5:50
The unfortunate result that can arise from a pandering performance 6:30
The Quadruped, which I conceived during the boring patronize-y concert
How to conquer personal insecurity... If you listen to nothing else I've ever said, please listen to this. 9:00
A story about how it can be a good thing to give the audience what they want 11:00
An invitation to you 13:00
Some encouragement to those making work 15:05
One more story about when I took some advice from a famous fancy coach that was frankly bad advice I should have ignored 16:33
This episode is brought you to by my friend KT's question: "Honoring the rib ache! It’d be really cool to hear a deep dive on it/your experiences ignoring and following that feeling. I revisited the idea recently when I found myself doing a bunch of random shit I wasn’t enjoying just to make more money."
What you'll hear:
BossUP 2024 is live and I'm STOKED to be speaking on a stage with a couple heroes of mine: Dr. Shante Cofield and Jill Coleman. Dates are October 10-11: https://www.jillfitprograms.com/bossup
What is "the rib ache"? 4:40 (hint: it's best described by playing The Game)
My own personal story of the rib ache, and how it ruined everything (and saved my life) 6:04
Other ways to tap into the rib ache 13:13
Why platitudes like "follow your bliss" are well intended but meaningless 14:00
How rib aches can become boundaries, and boundaries can become rules...and sometimes rules need to be broken.
Me making and breaking my own rules, years apart 17:00
As promised to Rachel- a whole bunch of advice on the do's and don't of creating a demo reel! Rachel asked:
" I have a request for a podcast episode, as an "amateur" aerialist who is trying to gig more, I feel comfortable with rates in my local area and am working on getting insurance, but I don't have a demo reel. And all of my footage of performances are kinda shitty phone videos, I am also not financially able to hire a videographer to make me some new footage. Production companies who I've spoken with have asked for demos, and I totally get it, but I'm not sure what to do.
I'm sure I'm not the only one in this pickle, so hoping you could help some cash poor newbies get hired."
What you will hear:
(Unrelated to demo reels) if you want to read a detailed expose of my surgical experience with photos (nothing gory, only cute) you can do that here on the Patreon!
What needs to go on a demo reel 6:31
A very common mistake artists make when sitting down to create a demo reel 8:00
The point of a demo reel 8:30
How long should it be? 9:19 (but also...how long is someone actually going to watch)
11:16 my recommendation for video editing on mobile that I've seen
Please join me for an hour of the chats with my super cool accountant, the great Sandi York of Fit Money Coach! The older I get, the more I see the consequences of not pursuing financial literacy even though *insert all the reasons it is perfectly horrible to learn financial literacy*. I want to at least give you some resources that I know for a fact to be excellent and trustworthy- therefore, please meet Sandi. :)
What you'll hear:
How Sandi decided to choose the accountant path 7:00
When and how she made the decision to go rogue (ie: self employed, baby!) 11:50
Pure magic and synchronicity at work! Sandi meets Dr. Shante Cofield (aka the Movement Maestro) and the rest is history, I love this story so much 13:30
The questions Sandi gets more than any others from freelancers/biz owners 18:00
Making money isn't the same as knowing what to do with it- 20:15
The huge impact that Sandi has had on my life and mental health around money 25:30
Sandi's recommendations for QuickBooks, and what to do if you'd rather do it on your own 29:30
31:00 Sandi's #1 advice for freelancers and biz owners
Profit First for Micro-Gyms: Sandi's recommendation if you want to bone up on Profit First as a financial system (it's more simplified and relevant for solo gym owners which more easily translates into solopreneurs)
The #1 mistake she sees people making 36:45
Sandi's recommendations to get OUT of credit card debt 39:15
"If you could wave a magic wand and ensure every freelancer/business owner knew one thing, what would it be?" (we get TWO answers muahahaha) 47:00
Ways that you can work with Sandi and let her change your life for the better 49:30
All about seasonality, and a bit of a spicy rant about why we need it so much. As well as me waxing poetic about slutty gardening, candle pouring, and having time that I never wanted (but am actually enjoying).
You'll hear:
Diamonds in the Dark is relaunching next week, I hope you'll join me for the relaunch, it'll be fun! Sign up here for the email list: https://poser.ck.page/profile
Why the 40 hour workweek is a load of shit.
Why I hate charging by the hour and refuse to do it.
If you feel compelled to work more, even if you don't need to work more, whose values are you adhering to?
What does seasonality actually look like in practice? 14:00
Episode 81 - Rules of the Road for being a great collaborator
00:20:46
Greetings and happy May errbody! In this episode, I'm giving you my 2 cents on best practices for being a kickass artistic collaborator.
You'll hear:
Here's the pretty thing I made! I'm relaunching Diamonds in the Dark this week, and anyone who enrolls before Friday at midnight will have access to a LIVE session of the Buttermelt Workshop
What kind of collaborators? 5:00
Big stinky rule #1: 5:30 Please confront your people pleasing tendencies, so you can bring your whole self to the table
Big stinky rule #2: Please learn how to communicate your opinions, either the easy agreeable kind or the dissenting kind 10:25
An example from my life of a collaborator communicating badly, but another collaborator saving the day 13:06
When to give a collaborator the stanky boot 15:00
How to create a realistic timeline 18:00 (it's nice and simple math)
Episode 84: How They Weaponize Your Passion with Max Cooper
01:12:18
Join me for an hour long conversation with one of my oldest friends and favorite collaborators, photographer Max Cooper. You'll hear plenty of stories of our past escapades as well as me giving him shit 1 or 4 times. Sorry Max, you just bring it out in me.
What you'll hear:
Why he chooses to practice more archaic forms of his discipline like pinhole photography, in spite of having plenty of modern equipment
How me and Max hung one of his shows in 2020 exactly the day before everything shut down so no one could see it (lololol)
Hear me force him to say I'm the best collaborator ever.
What makes something a collaboration? If you're getting paid, is it a collaboration?
What makes a terrible collaborator (spoiler, it's being late and/or unprepared)
A trained photojournalist turned fine artist, wildlife photographer (he'll say no but i say yes and it's my podcast, so...) hear what created this shift in his career focus. If you listen to nothing else, listen to this. 25:50
On photographing a ghost town in the middle of the Appalachian mountains. Several times.
A function of myth 39:33
Why I won't go camping with Max again 41:34
The function of smoking pipes, and how Max became an accidental youtuber 44:31
His current show at the Buncombe County Register of Deeds, honoring the 10th year anniversary of North Carolina's legalization of same sex marriage. The 22 photos on exhibit were taken on the day of the court's decision and document this historic event with frank intimacy (if you're local to Asheville, go see it in the month of June 2024!).
Episode 85: The Birthday Episode- More thoughts on Aging
00:21:43
I turned 42! So I thought it was a good time to respond to a request episode from my girl Rachel on the gram' about aging, birthday rituals, and midlife crises! Hooray! :)
What you'll hear:
What my experience of turning 40 was like 5:25
My thoughts on midlife crises 6:40
What to do when 20 year olds complain about being scared about being old 8:00
What I'm noticing about aging in myself 11:00
The most challenging aspects of aging from where I'm sitting 12:55
A birthday ritual that you can do (and you can do it at any time) 17:15
Episode 87: The Exact Tools I Use for Creative Biznass
00:25:38
Probably the most technical episode I've ever recorded, but if you want personal recommendations for the exact tools to use to run your creative business, you're in the right place.
What you'll hear:
How I structure my business (sole proprietorship, LLC etc.) 2:15
If you want to learn how to use Instagram effectively THIS IS THE ONLY Instagram coaching program you will ever need, viva la Maestro! The Maestro's Instagram Intensive 14:15
Audacity for music editing as well as recording solo podcast episodes
Why I'm withholding an official endorsement for Riverside.fm (Zencastr is the other option I know of but I've never used them.)
Once more gotta shout out my girl Dr. Shante Cofield, The Movement Maestro, for her dope free resource on how to start a podcast. It is why this podcast exists. If you're thinking about starting one, get your free guide here. 23:00
Irfanview for super simple image editing, but honestly just get the pro version of Canva. Do yourself a favor and just use the desktop version.
Episode 88: Via Negativa, Getting Funding, and Terrifying Monkeys with Ross Travis
01:13:15
Please join me in welcoming accomplished actor, clown, acrobat, and badass art maker, Ross Travis. Ross is a prolific and dedicated creator, always pushing boundaries and with a creative practice deeply rooted in his values, and disregard for the status quo. His company Antic in a Drain is also one of the only American freelance artists I know who has had success within the American funding system. Y'all excited yet? You should be.
What you'll hear:
The spectrum of clown, from light to dark (yes this is an actual thing) and the history behind it 2:15
What it was like to work together on Salvage and Inversion at Kinetic Arts Center, and how an audience member's complaint led to new opportunities instead of less 8:00
Via Negativa! If you're tired of being called amazing without getting necessarily actionable notes, listen up 24:15
What I've experienced as a mentor happening in graduates from various professional circus programs (why is it so much fun when guests ask me a question? it is!) 29:00
What it's like to perform for a mud circus (Flynn Creek Circus) for 6 freakin seasons JFC 32:24
The role of risk in physical performance 40:00
How Ross scared the shit out of me in his show The Greatest Monkey Show On Earth 41:00
On navigating the American funding system for the arts LISTEN UP PEOPLE!!! 45:00
What's next on the buffet for this hungry hungry artist? 1:03:00
Episode 89: Artistic Hoarding and How To Stop Doing It
00:17:14
On Artistic Hoarding and what to do about it. This is super similar to the "Use the Good China" axiom that I'll always champion, but it's a little more subtle and subversive.
one additional packing recommendation for anyone coming to the Irish Aerial Dance Festival 3:25
An update on patron rewards for Coven tiers and higher 4:15
What is Artistic Hoarding and why is it so insidious? 5:40
How to tell the difference between hoarding an idea and just letting it cook naturally 8:54
The fallacy of waiting to feel a certain way before taking action 12:45
Why I love summer, and why on earth I would move from San Francisco to the deep south 4:00
Taking a moment to acknowledge the call of the land to a place, and not just the culture 10:00
Why I didn't move to LA in 2013 even though it would have made a lot of sense professionally 11:30
my necessary summer activities that make me feel I have honored summer 17:00
Swimply! Thanks to Vanessa Sirois for this resource 19:00
If you are local to the low country or surrounding areas (basically driving distance) and want to be on my local list for local happenings, PLEEEEEASE join this list! https://poser.ck.page/d604e26530 20:00
Episode 93: Creating Shows from the Ground Up with Veronica Rosas
00:46:01
Please join me in welcoming the fabulous Veronica Rosas, creator of La Bruja Creative and Theatre of Mutiny! I met Veronica through The Audacity Project several years ago, and have long wanted to bring her on the podcast as I've watched from afar as the woman just. Creates. So. Much. And I love it. Please enjoy!
What you'll hear:
Out of frustration comes doing the damn thing- what frustrated Veronica enough to create her own company
The growing pains of creating an award winning show, and bumping up against needing to replace core members
How she navigated funding the show as an independent American creator
The process of casting the show
What it's like being a scare actor for Universal Studios
Oh and don't forget to register for How'd You Get that Awesome Residency? which is tomorrow August 8th at 2pm est! Save yourself a bunch of time and headaches, and learn about best practices from career artist Lexa Walsh with me! (if you're viewing this after August 8th, yes you can still purchase the recording).
You can learn more about Veronica here on insta: https://www.instagram.com/labrujacreative/
Go see Theatre of Mutiny live! https://www.theatreofmutiny.com/live
The waitlist for The Audacity Project, Cycle 27 is open, and closes next Friday August 30th at 11:59pm! You can sign up for that here and get all the goodies and extras, save some $$ on the project if you decide to enroll in it, and get access to early action bonuses!
What you'll hear:
This episode was inspired by two write ins: Thanks to Michelle for asking for an episode about Finding your Why, and thanks to Ruthie for asking for how to reconnect to your body when you're no longer in a physically creative field.
The surprising reasons I've avoided exercise for long periods of time (3-6 months sometimes) 5:00
An extremely powerful, simple exercise for finding your why 7:00
An example of the Finding Your Why exercise 9:30
Wtf is the point of finding your why? 12:00
Follow Laura Jean here for her amazing resources on identifying your values https://www.instagram.com/dietitianvalues/ Thank you Shante aka The Movement Maestro for the Mafia and sharing your people with us!
Episode 96: Insidious Perfectionism and what to do about it
00:24:40
Happy Wednesday errbody! The waitlist for The Audacity Project, Cycle 27 closes on Friday the 30th! Sign up here for early enrollment, $100 off the price of tuition, and an early access bonus- all of this is only available to the waitlist before enrollment goes public.
This week's episode is all about perfectionism, how it manifests in artistic practice as well as outside of it, and what to do about it if it's got its teeth in you. It also ended up being accidentally confessional but I'm going let it be what it is.
What you'll hear:
The role of routine and discipline, and how it sometimes needs to be disrupted 3:00
Why I think perfectionism is one of the most insidious gremlins there are 7:30
How to know if you're a perfectionist or if you just have high standards of excellence 8:15
How discipline and routine can be the ladder out of perfectionism 11:15
My own relationship with perfectionism in art work 11:30
How I got all smug about not being a perfectionist in my artistic work, but realized I have these tendencies in my other life omg so rude 13:30
How I've experienced perfectionism outside of artistic practice 15:00
Episode 97: Making Art in the Extreme with Sasha Galitzki
00:56:06
And now for something completely different, talking to aerialist and adventure athlete, the fabulous and Audacious Sasha Galitzki! Sasha uses photography and videography to document her work in what is to me, the most unimaginable of places including FREAKIN GLACIERS, Y'ALL!!
The added dance of being warm, but not warm enough to sweat because then you can literally freeze inside your clothes omg how is this happening
Why "flow" is not a way to approach doing aerial work in these extreme conditions.
How we finally met IRL even though we've known each other through The Audacity Project for years.
Shout out to rigger spouse Marcus making up the other half of the dream team
Niching down harder than anyone has ever niched before, and the shadow side of accomplishing something extraordinary.
How she has witnessed climate change in the most unavoidable, personal ways possible, and her advice for what us as individuals can do to address it locally.
All about Wild Aerial, the film and the process of making it.
Elk poop. :)
How she as a fellow introvert approached visibility using a PR agent and a voice coach (I love this!) and you can see her TV interview here!
Today's episode is brought to you by a nice little fit I got to throw for myself in the studio yesterday. Do enjoy.
You'll hear:
The Maestro's Instagram Intensive is enrolling this week only- HIGHLY RECOMMENDED if you're looking to re-define and re-establish your relationship with social media, and use it to great effect. I'm a proud affiliate and will always champion this course.
Happy anniversary to US!! I'm so honored to have this space, thank you all so much for keeping it alive and vital. Without you, it's just a woman talking to herself in her office. Today I cover a host of things including the nature of Audacity, where the name of The Audacity Project came from, holding the first Charleston Artists Salon (that I made anyway), on leadership, and what I've learned from recording 100 episodes.
What you'll hear:
The origin of Audacity and why I've chosen to adopt that word so thoroughly into my life 2:00
The wonderful alumni of The Audacity Project share their favorite tips for being Audacious, or share their most audacious moments. So much gratitude to these audacious AF beings for sharing their voices 19:00:
Maria "Cris" Morrell
Sammy Dean
Susannah Donau
Tricia Melke
Alicia Lloyd
Kat Doherty
Heather Meyer
Hannah Lemke
Verity Bradford
Heather Bentley
Mirrah
Emily Garrod Cox
Elena "Tink"
Chris Angel Fisher
Cecilia Quin de la Noche
Jenny Tufts
Thank you all so much for being here. It would not exist without you. xo
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