On today's show, award-winning illustrator Iris Compiet stops by to talk all things creativity. She shares her story and wisdom she's learned along the way. Don't forget to follow her amazing social accounts and support her on Patreon!Iris' L

#62 Jenny Robins (Killing Eve, Fleabag, Run): The Non-Linear Path to Creative Fulfillment

Jul 13th, 2020 53m 52s

Jenny Robins, Wells Street’s head of television and film, is no stranger to the art of storytelling. She's embraced her non-linear path in the television industry and has always come back to what she loves most: story. These days she's focused

#61 Beatrice Blue: Sculpting Yourself Into Your Art

May 15th, 2020 1h 13m

On today's episode, author, illustrator and creative director Beatrice Blue talks about her background, her creative philosophy and so much more. Beatrice is the author of “Once Upon a Dragon’s fire”; “Wonder, the art and practice of Beatrice

#60 Jenna Andrews: Collaboration and Versatility are Key

May 11th, 2020 31m 14s

On today's show, artist/songwriter/producer extraordinaire Jenna Andrews shares her story and philosophy of creativity. Driven by an innate passion for music and her belief in the medium’s incredible universal capability to unite and inspire,

#59 Loish: Mental Health for Artists in Times of Uncertainty

Apr 12th, 2020 1h 38m

Loish (Lois Van Baarle) has always been interested in creating art, but the path forward hasn't always been clear or easy. Art school wasn't a p[particularly happy experience for her. Something many fans of hers may not know is that she is al

#58 Artist Kayla Coombs (Sleeping Beauty Proposal, What Can We Be): Flattening the Curve

Apr 7th, 2020 1h 23m

That's right! It's Kayla Coombs: The Sequel! But this sequel isn't a box office bomb - it's full of goodness. On today's episode (Eek! Our very first sequel interview!) artist and illustrator Kayla Coombs shares what she's been up to. We also

#57 Jim Demonakos (Founder Emerald City Comic Con, Lightbox Expo): Just Do It

Mar 8th, 2020 1h 27m

On today's episode, the founder of Emerald City Comic Con and co-founder of Lightbox Expo shares his story with us. Raised by immigrant parents, he learned the value of hard work and the upside to being one's own boss from an early age. When Ji

#56 Artist Tim Kaminski: The Unlikely Road to Creative Success

Feb 22nd, 2020 59m 29s

On today's episode, artist Tim Kaminski (The Dragon Prince game art direction) talks about his very unlikely journey to artistic success. Not only has he taken the road less traveled, he's extremely passionate about teaching others and mentorin

#55 - 12 Creatives Share How Their Small Habits = Big Gains

Jan 15th, 2020 35m 20s

12 creatives send me their "new years resolutions" and how small steps have made a huge difference in their creative journeys.Want to jump to hear your favorite creative genius? I got you, fam. The time stamps are listed below:Nora Twomey (

#54 Peter Mohrbacher: The Process Leads the Product

Sep 29th, 2019 57m 43s

On today's show, artist and illustrator Peter Mohrbacher talks about his journey in the biz and how his drive to succeed has taken him down a non-linear road to artistic independence. More about Peter:Instagram: @petermohrbacherWebsite: ht

#53 Artist Kate McMillan: Where There's a Will, There's a Way

Aug 3rd, 2019 43m 10s

Kate McMillan is a woman of many talents. Not only did she study architecture at Yale and Norwegian boat building through the Mortimer Hayes-Brandeis Fellowship, she forged her own path into the animation industry with grit and determination. S

#52 Illustrator Alyssa Winans (Doodler @ Google): Be Kind to Yourself

Jun 11th, 2019 38m 25s

Alyssa Winans took the road less traveled. She wasn't born with a pencil in her hand. Sure, she always appreciated art, but (like many of us) didn't consider it as something that could be a profession. When it came time to pursue plan for life

#51 Writer Liz Hannah (The Post, Long Shot): Embracing Collaboration

May 27th, 2019 45m 40s

Liz Hannah shares her philosophy of storytelling on today's episode. Not only is she a kind, humble human, but her work is already making waves in the industry. She genre hops because she's that good and has impeccable taste in TV (ahem, "Killi

#50 Director Anthony Mandler (Monster, Jonas Brothers' Sucker): Make Mistakes

Mar 16th, 2019 46m 19s

Anthony Mandler is a man of many talents. He's photographed some of the most iconic musicians in the biz and filmed a plethora of music videos of the likes of the Jonas Brothers, Beyonce, Jay Z, Rihanna, Taylor Swift and so many more. These day

#49 Director Vanessa Newell: Just Do It

Mar 9th, 2019 31m 30s

On today's show, indie short film director and professor Vanessa Newell talks about her journey as a film student, film professor and maker of short films. Her recent film, Bull Mountain Lookout, recently won a jury award from the Spokane Inter

#48 Designer Aaron James Draplin: Pretty Much Everything

Jan 12th, 2019 53m 22s

That's right - today's show features the man, the myth, the Aaron James Draplin. Legendary designer and amazing human being. He shares bits of his story, what he's up to today at Field Notes and Draplin Design Co and how he's learning to say "n

#47 Photographer Zoe Rain: It's Not About the Tools You Have, It's About How You Use Them

Nov 5th, 2018 33m 36s

Zoe Rain is quickly becoming one of the hottest photographers in the biz. Her raw, bold style cuts through the bullshit and contains a compelling honestly that won't let you look away. While Zoe is really only just getting started, she's got

#46 Director Jason Koenig (Ed Sheeran's Shape of You): Love People, Work Hard, Always Create

Sep 20th, 2018 1h 46m

Jason Koenig started out with a passion to become a professional baseball player. As he began to work passionately to achieve that goal, physical injury derailed those plans. He "fell" into photography and began to pursue greatness regardless o

#45 Musician Sam Tinnesz: The Importance of Having a Mission and Vision in Your Art

Jul 29th, 2018 42m 34s

Musician Sam Tinnesz has put in the time and is starting to see his years of hard work pay off in a big way. He's a believer in collaboration and dedication and the art of NOT becoming a one hit wonder. His easygoing nature made the conversatio

#44 Scott Beck and Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place): Don't Wait for Permission to Make Something

Jul 14th, 2018 39m 41s

Scott and Bryan met when they were preteens and quickly discovered their mutual love for storytelling. They started making movies together and never looked back. On today's podcast, they walk us through their journey, the importance of their pa

#43 Musician and Author Matt Bronleewe: The Art of Playing the Long Game

Jul 9th, 2018 47m 14s

Musician and author Matt Bronleewe grew up in rural Kansas. He gravitated toward music from an early age and hasn't looked back. He's honed his musical skills for over 20 years and has built a vast community in Nashville particularly within the

#42 Storyboard Artist Lila Martinez: It's Not Easy, but It's Not Impossible

May 22nd, 2018 59m 28s

In today's episode, you'll hear storyboard artist Lila Martinez's fascinating story. Lila Martinez had a passion for animation while watching Disney animated movies, Looney Tunes and Tex Avery cartoons at an early age in Mexico City. Through

#41 Talent Warrior and Diversity Pioneer Alison Mann: Without Risk There is No Reward

May 8th, 2018 50m 13s

As an artist, Alison Mann always knew she wanted to work in Animation. She began her career at Nickelodeon Animation Studio as a finance department intern while attending Columbia College Chicago. After graduating, she was offered the amazing o

#40 Art Director Marcos Mateu-Mestre: Make the World Your Art School

Apr 19th, 2018 54m 41s

Not only did Marcos Mateu-Mestre know what he wanted to be from a young age, he worked tirelessly until he achieved his goals. His epic career has landed him roles at some of the worlds most respected animation studios (Dreamworks, Sony, etc) a

#39 Writer Meg LeFauve (Inside Out, The Good Dinosaur): Find Your Beacon

Apr 4th, 2018 41m 41s

Meg LeFauve is about as well-rounded a storyteller as they come. Throughout her impressive career she paid careful attention to the mechanics of storytelling from every angle before deciding to jump into the world of writing with both feet. Her