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The Artist/Mother podcast interviews incredible working Artists who are also Mothers, inviting them to share from their experiences as they make art and mother their children. We hope these interviews inspire you to dedicate time, passion, and energy to your art practice while simultaneously being the best parent you can be.
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The Thriving Artists Podcast, co-hosted by Jamie Smith and Kaylan Buteyn, offers support and strategies for artists. The art world can feel like a lonely place. Thriving Artists Podcast provides a network of support, impactful strategies, and an abundance of encouragement to help you grow your authentic art career. Jamie & Kaylan also run a community of thriving artists on the Thrive Together Network an online space for female and non-binary identifying artists and artists who are caregivers ...
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161: 12 Notable Artist/Mother Moments in 2024 with Kaylan Buteyn
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This episode is a reflection from podcast host Kaylan Buteyn, an artist living in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In this episode Kaylan shares a list of 12 superlatives in 2024 from her perspective as an artist/mother. We hope this list inspires your own reflection on what you experiences in 2024! #1 – Best Exhibition I Saw […]…
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162: Imagining a Livable Future with Hannah Chalew
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Hannah Chalew is an artist, educator and environmental activist from New Orleans. In this interview we discuss Hannah’s perspective on moving back to her hometown of NOLA and finding community there as an artist. Living in an area that is visibly being destroyed by the fossil fuel industry, Hannah’s work explores what I means to […]…
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160: The World Needs Art that Only Mothers Can Make with Catherine Ricketts
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I’m so grateful to share this episode with you and for the work that Artist/Mother/Writer Catherine Ricketts is doing! Catherine is the author of the book The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity. In this conversation with Catherine I learn why she felt like this book was one she needed to write. We […]…
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159: Moments for Drawing, Painting and Mothering with Anna Ilsley
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Sometimes we think of artists as either intuitive or conceptual, but Anna Ilsley defies this separation. Our conversation in this episode was a picture into Anna’s process of using drawing to tap into intangible concepts like intimacy and sensuality within archaic ideals like chastity, sin, and other societal expectations placed on women. She descr…
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158: The Labor and Love of Piecing a Life Together with Victoria van der Laan
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Do you struggle to call yourself an artist? This conversation is for all of you out there with a non-linear path to embracing your artist identity. I resonate so strongly with Victoria van der Laan’s journey discovering ways she was always on a path to being an artist, and working toward a values-driven life both […]…
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Setting healthy boundaries with your phone is a huge challenge! As artists it can feel like we are expected to be on our phones all the time – posting, sharing, and always active on social media. It seems like an unspoken rule that we need to be putting ourselves out there constantly or our careers will fade out. This just isn’t true, and it certai…
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We are continuing our little series of episodes about artist newsletters by sharing a dose of inspiration with you! In this episode, we go through a quick list of content ideas for your newsletter. These are some things to consider as you write, including inspiration for what to put in it and more. There are many options because artists have so muc…
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As an artist, it is on us to get the information about our work out into the world. There are many ways to do that, and today’s episode is going to talk about a big one…newsletters! There are many aspects of newsletters, so this is one of a two part series of episodes about the topic. So, for this first episode, we will talk about your system, star…
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157: Patience, Persistence, and Letting Go of Guilt with Tahnee Lonsdale
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It is not everyday that you get to interview one of your art crushes! Tahnee Lonsdale’s figurative paintings have always resonated with me, and in this episode, I got the behind the scenes peek into her practice and life. Tahnee grew up in Sussex, UK, and moved to LA when her two children were young. […]…
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How to Recover from Rejection as an Artist
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In this episode, we open up about a topic that is not frequently discussed among artists: rejection! Artists are always applying to things such as shows, residencies, or grants. And rejection is just going to happen! We really believe we need more transparency in the art world and talking about rejection is certainly an area where we need to know w…
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5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Exhibitions
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This episode is going to be a game-changer for all you artists out there! As artists, we pour our hearts and souls into our exhibitions. But the magic doesn't have to stop when the show does. We want our members and our listeners to show their work and then continue to benefit from this effort long after the show is done. Sometimes you put all your…
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156: A Slow and Steady Practice with Sara Khan
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At long last I have a chance to sit down and talk with Vancouver-based artist, Sara Khan! Sara is an artist working across many mediums, but mainly using water-based media to create large scale works on paper, though we find time to discuss how a recent collaboration with Sandeep Johal resulted in explorations in fiber, […]…
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How to Recover From Feeling Worn Down as an Artist
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Are you feeling burnt out in the studio? Creativity can be emotionally draining, and it's natural to have periods where you feel low. You are not alone as an artist, and you are especially not alone in feelings of being worn down. It’s a typical part of a lifetime of creative work! You are normal! Here in Episode #70 of the Thriving Artists Podcast…
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5 Reasons You Need to Call Yourself an Artist
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This episode covers a topic close to our hearts, as we believe in embracing and owning our identities as artists! For some reason it can be a struggle for artists to use the title “artist” until they have achieved certain goals or a specific “level” of achievement. However, we can fall into the trap of always needing to meet a new goal before we fi…
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155: Systems of Support with Caitlin Winner
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As artists, we all know that moment of noticing something in our daily life that is worthwhile to pursue in our work. But what does it take to get from the moment of noticing to a final piece? In my conversation with Caitlin Winner, we discuss how she goes from the act of noticing through […]By Kaylan Buteyn
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Ever wonder what the most important things are that you should be doing as an artist? Artists can have so many different things on their plates, and have very different day to day experiences in their studios and in their working life overall. This episode is our practical guide to what we feel is crucial for all working artists! So, tune in to Epi…
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How to Plan for Maternity Leave as an Artist
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Today is a special episode about a very important topic that is rarely discussed: maternity leave for artists! Jamie and Kaylan share their wisdom on how to plan ahead and be open about your needs heading into early parenthood as a studio artist. They share advice about delegating responsibilities, the importance of self-care, flexibility, and also…
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154: Boundless Mutual Support with Sean Desiree and Alisa Sikelianos Carter
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This episode is special in so many ways! I sit down with artists, caregivers, partners, and co-jurors of the upcoming Painting at Night exhibition (apply here!), Alisa Sikelianos-Carter and Sean Desiree. These two blew me away with not only the depth and importance of their individual art practices, but also their unwavering support for each […]…
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5 Ways to Wrap Up An Art Residency Powerfully
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We are wrapping up our Art Residency here at the Thrive Together Network, and we are thinking of ways your art residency is going to live on and help you throughout the year to come. Today on Episode #66 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, 5 Ways to Wrap Up An Art Residency Powerfully we will share tips that will help you make the most of your experie…
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153: Cyclical Living and a Nomadic Studio Practice with Jessica Caldas
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This episode features a wonderful discussion with artist Jessica Caldas ranging from topics around the lifestyle of an artist to setting boundaries in both personal and professional settings. Jessica works across mediums in painting, drawing, printmaking, soft sculpture, and splits her time between Atlanta and North Central Florida. She runs Good N…
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Why Creating For Yourself Is Vital For Your Art Career
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As artists, we often find ourselves navigating the expectations of others, seeking validation, or conforming to market trends. But what if we shift our focus inward and create solely for ourselves? Today on the podcast we'll be exploring the five reasons why creating for yourself is vital for your art career. We'll delve into the immense benefits o…
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Start Using a Studio Planner for Game Changing Results!
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We are in the first weeks of using our trusty Thriving Artist Map! We love the map, which is our version of a studio planner. We are diving in, and realize how much of a game changer it really is. Now, some of you might be wondering, "Why do I need a studio planner when I already have my creative flow?" Well, dear listeners, a studio planner is not…
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152: Proof of Care and Making Pivots with Camille Warmington
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Camille Warmington uses acts of making to memorialize those who come before us while simultaneously building her own legacy. In this beautiful conversation on today’s episode, Camille shares a story of transformation that embraces each stage in life with thoughtfulness and openness to transformation. Camille studied painting at the Glassell School …
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Have You Ever Done a Virtual Art Residency?
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Today we have a special episode for all the artists out there. We'll be discussing doing a virtual art residency and are wondering if any of you out there have participated in one before. As artists, we often seek opportunities to grow, learn, and immerse ourselves in environments that foster creativity. We will be sharing five invaluable lessons l…
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5 Ways an Art Residency Can Boost Your Art Career
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We are starting to plan for our Virtual Art Residency that will take place the entire month of February. An artist residency is a program that provides artists with dedicated time and space to create their work. They have long been an integral part of an artist's development, providing them with a supportive environment to explore their creativity …
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151: Don’t Make a Happy Artist Happier and Other Lessons with Kaylan Buteyn
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Tune in to this recent episode with Kaylan as she shares 4 lessons she’s been learning recently! This talk is candid, honest, and heartfelt and we hope you enjoy. Hear me share about why I don’t think you should make a happy artist happier, how I have found time to read this past year, a […]By Kaylan Buteyn
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Today Jamie is flying solo on the podcast with a quick bonus episode as a sister to our most recent episode called Creating Your Vision For The New Year. Here, Jamie guides you through a visualization exercise she created for her business planning class on Skillshare, and we hope it will be helpful for you as you build your vision for 2024! Visuali…
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A new year is an opportunity for a clean slate and setting a new vision for your work as an artist. We talk a lot about setting goals so we wanted to take a step back and actually think about the larger vision you have for your art career. Having a vision provides artists with a roadmap to navigate their artistic journey. It's like a guiding light …
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150: Embracing Sentimentality and Filtering Out Criticism with Emily Weiner
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What I love about today’s guest on the podcast is all the time she spent in a professional percolation mode that has recently resulted in an explosion of work with an incredibly strong throughline and voice. Emily Weiner combines ceramics and oil painting featuring eclectic imagery and bold colors. She received a BA from Barnard […]…
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5 Tips to Help You Actually Stick To Your Goals in 2024
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At the Thrive Together Network we are all about planning, and we’ve created a workbook called the Thriving Artists Map that you can use to guide you to a great year in the studio and in your art career. The Map represents what we are all about and what our community does throughout the year. It has weekly studio planning pages, goal setting prompts…
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Do These 5 Things to Celebrate Your Growth
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Today we have a special year-end episode to celebrate your growth as artists. As we approach the end of the year, it's important to reflect on our accomplishments and recognize how far we've come. So, in this episode, we'll explore five unique ways you can celebrate your artistic growth. So, join us for Episode 58 of the Thriving Artists Podcast, D…
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How Looking Back Can Help You Move Forward
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This episode of the podcast is inspired by an Art & Tea session that we call the Artist Timeline. We ask TTN members to look back over the past 6 years, and for each year write down art practice and art business highlights. Seeing evidence of your past accomplishments builds your confidence muscle and this is so important for artists because we nee…
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