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The longest-running podcast on the medium of Colored Pencil. Bringing you Inspiration and innovation in the ever-changing world of colored pencil since 2015. We discuss tips, techniques, shortcuts, and all the nitty-gritty of this medium that we love so much. We interview the very best artists working in colored pencil today. Raw-cut, early-release, and ad-free video interview versions are available to Members Circle, part of the Monthly Sharpener community.
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Interviews with creative artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are working to change the world. We also bring you tips and techniques on how you can go from fractured to focused, indifferent to inspired, and muddled to mindful. Hear interviews with innovative peak performers in the creative, social impact, and Earth conservation spaces. We explore how they innovate, solve problems creatively, and pursue their visions for a better world. Guests have included bestselling authors, artists, ...
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Learn from stylist, educator, Paul Mitchell Focus salon owner and entrepreneur Sonny D as he shares insights into the business of the beauty industry. Every stylist needs to be part artist part entrepreneur and this is where you can come sharpen your skills. Here we will hack topics like finance, growing a business, being an owner, and much more.
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Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early? For early relea…
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How Reena Friedman Watts Juggles Family, Career, and Creativity with Flare and Style This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now! Grab a…
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How Agatha Christie's The Hollow at the Player's Theatre Exemplifies Commander's Intent This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now! Gra…
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Suffs, The Musical: How it changes the Landscape for Women on Broadway and Everywhere Else. This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now!…
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Embrace Your Creative Calling: Navigating Career Change with Expert Coaching This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Speak with Confidence One-sheet for three easy techniques. Gra…
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The Marriage of Creativity and ProductivityA New Series: When I see theatre, you'll hear how creativity and productivity come together to create magic. We can learn a lot of lessons on coming up with ingenious, creative solutions from putting on a show. When I see plays and musicals, you'll get bonus episodes that deconstruct how to use some of the…
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It's Money Monday with Eric Henning: Unraveling Tax Mysteries for Creative Minds! This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Speak with Confidence One-sheet for three easy techniques…
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Comedy Meets Cuisine: NYC's Newest Sensation!Special Thursday Episode!Comedian Rory Lutz and the Organic Grill's Vlad Grinberg are bring the feast and the funny on April 17th. Are you ready for a taste of something truly unique and utterly hilarious? Well, mark your calendars because on April 17th, New York City is about to get a whole lot funnier …
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Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early? For early relea…
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From Passion to Action: Suriya Khan's Trailblazing Advocacy and Christspiracy Involvement This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Speak with Confidence One-sheet for three easy te…
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From Choir Auditions to Networking Events: Lessons in Creative Leadership This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and me book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Discover the secrets to unlock your inner leader! Download the free confidence-building tip sheet now! Grab a compliment…
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The Future and Finance of Music: Insights from Industry Visionary Scott Cohen This episode is brought to you by my favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and my book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Speak with Confidence One-sheet for three easy techniques. Gr…
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Getting Paid: A Special Money Monday Episode with Izolda Trakhtenberg and Eric Henning This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and her book, Speak From Within. The incredible Eric Henning is here for Money Monday. Second Mondays are your ticket to unraveling the artistic mysteries of getting p…
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Inspiring Change Through Storytelling Discover the thought-provoking world of 'The Liberation Trilogy' and how Maya Ronen uses dystopian fiction to draw parallels with real-world issues. This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and her book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. …
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Take Your Artistic Potential to the Next Level This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and her book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Speak with Confidence One-sheet for three easy techniques. As a performing artist, yo…
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Confidence Redefined: Thriving Beyond Your Background This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm* and her book on how to become a stellar speaker, Speak From Within. Are you ready to unlock your vocal potential? Grab the Unlock Your Vocal Potential one-sheet for three easy techniques. In this episo…
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The Second Monday is Money Monday with Eric Henning! This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and her book, The Functional Tarot. If you're a performing or creative artist, gig worker, or freelancer, you've asked these questions. What should I charge? How does it stack up to what the market wil…
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Best Practices for Setting Up a Reading of Your Work. Whether you've written a book, a play, or movie, eventually you'll need to hear it out loud. Believe me, you learn a ton. Here are some things you need to know, so you get the most useful feedback and provide the best experience for the participants and the audience. This episode is brought to y…
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Money Matters: Elevate Your Creative Ventures with Smart Financial Management This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. In this episode we dive into the importance of maintaining a grip on the financial aspects of doing gigs. We explore the necessity of reading …
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How to treat your creative business like a business with financial expert and professional magician Eric HenningIf you're a creative or performing artist, and you need to learn the steps to go from hobbyist to businessperson, this episode is for you. This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and…
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Unlock Your Creative Future: Strategies for Mid-Career and Late-Career InnovatorsRediscover your creative edge and redefine what's possible! This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Ready for an episode that's going to fire up your imagination and break down th…
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Joseph Rodriguez on the Joys and Growth of Acting, Failing, and Thriving This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Joseph W. Rodriguez* is an actor, writer, and Producing Artistic Director of Playhouse Creatures (where he has produced over thirty plays). For PCT…
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Strategic Quitting 101: Your Guide to Creative Liberation This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Ready to kick off the New Year with a bang? Join Izolda Trakhtenberg in this game-changing episode of the Creative Solutions podcast! Dive into the myth-busting a…
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In this episode, we chat with Angie Sotiropoulos, the talented artist behind Dragonfly Book Press and sister to Barb Sotiropoulos. Angie dives into her creative journey and explains her passion for crafting sketchbooks and notebooks. You'll be intrigued to hear about the specific paper she selects for her books. It's a game-changer for colored penc…
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The Importance of Having a Creative Anchor in Everything You Do This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. In this bonus episode, I explore why we as creatives need anchors on our wildest flights of fancy as we create and produce the most innovative artistic piec…
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Seven Techniques to Conquer Imposter SyndromeOwn Your Creative Space with Confidence This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. In this episode, we're tackling something we all secretly wrestle with – Imposter Syndrome. You know, that annoying voice saying, "Are …
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In the Studio of Life: Creating a Better World Through Art and Synchronicity In this episode, we take a scenic detour from our usual exploration of global challenges and solutions, steering towards the captivating world of art and creativity as a guiding light. It's a journey of evolution for our podcast, and I can't wait to share the exciting deta…
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The Creative Professional: Four Strategies to Thrive in Your Career This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Have you ever wondered how to turn the mundane into the extraordinary, even within the confines of your office space? Well, you're in for a treat! We're…
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Six techniques to help you infuse more creativity and innovation into your daily routine. This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. From imaginative brainstorming to embracing the beauty of lateral thinking, we're unveiling the secrets to keeping your creative f…
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Creativity is a Mindset and a Commitment with Artist, Eric Feuer This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Eric Feuer, a self-taught NYC artist, blends abstract and realism in his faceless portraits. Drawing from photographs or social media, he invites viewers t…
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Strategies for a Smooth Transition to Your Creative Dream This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Ever dreamed of trading in your corporate suit for the vibrant canvas of your creative passions? Join host Izolda Trakhtenberg on this electrifying episode of Cre…
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From Boardrooms to Birdsong: Lisa Robinson's Path to Animal Advocacy This episode is brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host Podbean*. Lisa Robinson spent most of her career in the Financial Services Industry and founded Red Robin Song Animal Sanctuary and Guest House in 2010. In 2020,…
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Serving with Purpose: The Sustainable Vision of Food Yogi Paul Rodney TurnerLearn how Food for Life Global has become a beacon of hope and sustenance for millions worldwide. We're doing a super fun giveaway with this episode. Follow Food For Life Global and The Creative Solutions Podcast on Instagram and tag a friend as well as the Creative Solutio…
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Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early? For early release, rough-cut, and ad-free video versions of the show, join the Members Circle community inside Monthly Sharpener.…
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Unleash Your Potential: The Power of Creativity in Personal Growth and Success This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also,…
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The Art of Embracing Vulnerability: Unleashing Your Creative Strength This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the…
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Al Petteway: Guitarist, Musician, Photographer, Artist, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend. My dear friend Al passed away in September, 2023. An incredible grammy-award-winning guitarist, musician, artist, photographer and so much more, Al lives on in the sublime art he produced. If you're a creative of any sort, and even if you haven't started y…
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In this episode, colored pencil artist and instructor Paco Martin shares how he came to colored pencils after first using graphite and pastels. Paco embarked on his artistic journey with self-taught techniques but soon realized the need for formal training. He initially explored oils and was also drawn to pastels. However, he found his true artisti…
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How Rachel Ignotofsky Gets People to Care About Protecting the Planet This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the…
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Fine-Tuning Leadership: Lessons from Izolda's Journey with The Philosopher's Tones This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. A…
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What it means to achieve creative success with your ideas This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the speaking wa…
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Honoring the Heroes of 911 and Every Day. Who are the people we trust? Who are the people who help? Who are the ones who don't walk by and ignore the suffering? They are the ones we should acknowledge today and everyday. This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day…
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In this episode, John and Barb explore how travel can fuel artistic creativity, with John sharing eye-opening experiences from his trip to India and Barb discussing the inspiration she found in New York City's vibrant cityscapes. They offer practical tips for capturing creative moments during travel, such as keeping a camera ready and seeking out a…
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From Cubicle to Canvas: Navigating the Art of Career Transformation This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the s…
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Reclaiming Unity: Transforming Fractured Teams into Creative Powerhouses This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab …
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Comedic Alchemy is Myq Kaplan's Art This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the speaking warm-up video to prep fo…
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Transformation starts with audacious thinking This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the speaking warm-up video …
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Welcome to season 4 of the longest-running podcast on colored pencil as a fine art medium! Get ready for more inspiration, innovation, and everything you want to know about this medium that we love so much! For all the links, references, and resources, head over to www.sharpenedartist.com/podcast Want to get the video podcast early? For early relea…
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How does someone reinvent themselves out of dull and corporate into creative and fulfilling? This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, P…
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From Good to Unforgettable: Embrace Mindful Storytelling Mastery This episode is brought to you by Izolda's class, Meditation for Busy People. Discover clarity and joy in just five minutes a day. The episode is also brought to you by Izolda's favorite productivity and well-being app, Brain.fm*, and this podcast's host, Podbean*. Also, grab the spea…
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