What creative work are you called to do but are too afraid to try? No Time to be Timid is a podcast for people looking to awaken boldness and creativity in their lives. A former corporate executive turned artist and storyteller, host Tricia Rose Burt talks to guests who’ve taken unexpected leaps to answer their creative calls, so they can inspire you to answer yours. Her guests also show us how creativity and courage can change not only ourselves, but also our world, and lead us to do bigger ...
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Bonus Episode: Eric Masterson Tells his Story of Hawks, Near-Death, and the Best of Humanity
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Bonus Episode: Eric Masterson Tells his Story of Hawks, Near-Death, and the Best of Humanity During this season in the United States, we’re repeatedly told about how divided we are as a nation, so I thought it was important to tell a few stories about how wonderful people can be. To illustrate the point, I interviewed my husband, Eric Masterson, wh…
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I don't talk about politics on my show. I talk about creativity and I interview guests who can help all of us step into our creative selves. But then J.D. Vance started talking about "childless cat ladies," and as a woman without children, I have a problem with that. So I thought it was important to air a story I told on the StoryCollider stage som…
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R. Eric Thomas: Seizing Unexpected Creative Opportunities
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R. Eric Thomas is a creative powerhouse. First, he’s masterful on stage not only as a storyteller, but also as the long running host of The Moth StorySlams in Philadelphia. Second, he writes for every possible medium — he’s a television writer for shows airing on Apple TV and FX; an award-winning playwright; and the author of several books, includi…
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Sy Montgomery and Howard Mansfield: Creating a Writing Life
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My neighbors, the NYTimes bestselling author Sy Montgomery and acclaimed author Howard Mansfield, have been married for 37 years. In that time, they’ve built and sustained a writing life that’s produced about 40 books between them. And even though they’re a unit, they’ve dedicated their lives to separate creative interests. Sy writes on behalf of a…
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Nora Fiffer: Bringing Big Creative Ideas to a Small Town
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You know the saying, "bloom where you're planted"? My guest, Nora Fiffer, embodies it. She’s an actor, director, and producer in both theater and film and like me, she lives in rural New Hampshire. She moved here from Chicago about eight years ago, and since she's arrived, she's co-founded the award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop, which is now …
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Radha Agrawal: Creating Community with a Global Dance Movement
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There are few individuals in the world who can convince people to get out of bed and start dancing at 6:00 am completely sober. Radha Agrawal, the co-founder, CEO and Chief Community architect of Daybreaker, the global morning sober dance and wellness movement, is one of them. And for the past 10 years, a half a million people across 33 cities and …
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Laura Wilson: Revealing Our Shared Humanity through Photography
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At 84 years old, Laura Wilson could run circles around most of us. She throws herself into her creative projects — which often take years to complete — with high energy and optimism. She moves quickly, never dallying when pursuing her creative work (a missed opportunity to photograph John Updike still stings). And her work reveals the humanity and …
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Richard Casper: The Lifesaving Power of Creativity
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Get ready to be inspired (and possibly cry). Richard Casper, co-founder of Creativets, shares his journey from combat Marine to champion of the arts. A wounded veteran — Richard’s Humvee was blown up four times in Iraq and he watched his dear friend die — Richard credits art and songwriting with saving his life. To help other veterans heal as he di…
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Lila Forde: Honing Her Craft and Reaping Creative Rewards
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Singer/songwriter Lila Forde stands at a launch point in her career. She’s a self-sustaining, working musician, who’s been at it for years. And if you’re a fan of The Voice, you know that in Season 24 last fall, Lila earned a coveted 4-chair turn and went from a gigging girl in LA to one of the show’s top vocalists with adoring fans nationwide. Fin…
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Dava Whisenant: Finding Creativity Outside Her Comfort Zone
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Dava Whisenant, founder and president of Cactus Flower Films, is a master storyteller who has stories to tell, and she tells them with honesty and humor. For more than 20 years, she’s worked in narrative and nonfiction film as an editor — from The Late Show with David Letterman to the Emmy-winning and Oscar- short-listed documentary short The Flagm…
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Becca Stevens: Sparking Revolutions with Creativity
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Becca Stevens, the founder and president of Thistle Farms, shares her journey from starting a 5-bed home for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution to creating a global movement for women’s freedom. Born at the crossroads of where arts and crafts meets justice, Becca talks about how creativity has transformed the lives of women…
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The War and Treaty: Electrifying Audiences with Courage and Creativity
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We're starting Season Three with the most incredible duo, The War and Treaty, also known as the husband and wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter, who are making some of the most exciting music today. Michael and Tanya have overcome hardships that would have flattened most of us. But they persevered and this year, they were nominated for two Gramm…
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How to Act Like a Lady (my live performance from The Moth)
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In celebration of International Women's Day, we're going to air one of my favorite stories I ever told on The Moth stage -- How to Act Like a Lady. You can see me perform the story here! And this is our last mini episode before we launch Season 3 on March 21 -- we've got a terrific lineup. If you don't have your No Time to be Timid Manifesto yet, d…
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My producer Adam and I recorded the first interview for Season Three! And even though we were both feeling a little puny before the show, when we started making art -- making something out of nothing -- it put a skip into our step like few things can. And a quote from Neil Gaiman helps explain why. https://triciaroseburt.com/ https://www.instagram.…
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Dinner with friends, a hit TV show, and a new stove ignite my creativity and inspire a new way for me to replenish it. Plus, the great Maya Angelou reminds us that the more you use your creativity, the more there is to go around. https://triciaroseburt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/triciaroseburt/ Mixed and scored by Echo Finch www.echofinch.com…
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If you've been wanting to start a project but can't seem to make it happen, then this episode is for you. We talk about the power of deadlines and cite the work of Season Two's guests Shannon Cason (Episode 2) and David Crabb (Episode 7).By Tricia Rose Burt
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I started off the new year re-reading a great creative resource, The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks. In this mini-episode, we talk about Hendricks' advice to woo our creativity like a beloved and to ask ourselves the question, do you appreciate your creativity? Learn more here.By Tricia Rose Burt
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One of the highlights of this past year for me was seeing the Nick Cave exhibition at the Guggenheim, especially his Sound Suits. In this mini episode, we talk about why he makes them, and how his work can inspire all of us in 2024. Check out his work here and here! And Happy New Year everybody!By Tricia Rose Burt
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Our holiday special! A story I crafted for a small town Christmas special makes it to The Moth Radio Hour and I'm reminded of how we never know how our creative ideas will grow. Plus, check out rock star choral director Jody Simpson.By Tricia Rose Burt
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A glaring mistake reminds me to slow down, pay attention, and notice my surroundings, because those details inform my art. I also take cues from several of Season Two's guests. Check them out: Steve Young Shannon Cason David CrabbBy Tricia Rose Burt
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In the first of our mini episodes, we talk about the benefits of making our work space hospitable, continuing a daily practice, and how art brings us both hope and sanity. Check out this book: Art is the Highest Form of Hope, Phaidon Editors And order it from our sponsor, Interabang Books!By Tricia Rose Burt
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In the bonus episode, we recap Season 10 and all the traits necessary to sustain a creative life. We’ll also report on an amazing opportunity that opened up for one of our guests because they were on the show! And we’ll announce a new project and give you a sneak peak into Season 3 as well. Go to triciaroseburt.com and give us feedback on Season 2,…
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Trisha Mitchell Coburn: It All Comes Down to Bravery
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In this episode, we talk to Trisha about her incredible journey from poverty in Alabama to life as a runway model, artist, storyteller, and now executive producer of the upcoming film "Miss Macy," which is based on a story she told on The Moth stage. There are few people as inspirational as Trisha, so get ready for an incredible shot of creative co…
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Marion Roach Smith: Follow Your Curiosity (Part 2)
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In this episode, we talk with author and memoir coach Marion Roach Smith about knowing your genre, being hospitable to yourself and your work, and actually doing the work instead of just talking about it. Also, the importance of required reading! Whatever your medium, Marion’s thoughts on the creative process and what it takes to sustain a creative…
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Check out Steve's work and projects at steveyoungworld.com. Read his book "Everything's Coming Up Profits" View the Bathtubs Over Broadway trailer! Learn more about these other artists: Dava Whisenant Hank Beebe Steve and Dava's two short films are still on the festival circuit, but check out these behind-the-scenes videos: Photo Op Brief Survey Se…
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David Crabb is one of the most talented people I know. He's a host and storyteller for both Risk and The Moth; he’s the writer and star of his acclaimed one-man show, Bad Kid, about growing up Goth and gay in Texas, which is also a best-selling memoir; and he’s currently a member of The Groundling’s, one of America’s premier improv and sketch comed…
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This week we're doing something a little different. I'm the guest (your host, Tricia Rose Burt) with some thoughts on the trait that helps sustain my creative life and a story about the importance of having a tribe. Also from this episode: The Practice, by Seth Godin From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars, b…
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Episode Six with Deejay Lucy Wrubel -- You Gotta Have Passion Lucy Wrubel is no ordinary deejay. What sets her apart -- other than her amazing costumes and incredible energy -- is her deep love and vast knowledge of music. Join us as we talk about how to lie your way into a career, the benefit of taking creative chances, and the thrill of Blake She…
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Nancy Perot: Resilience Makes the Difference
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In this episode, we talk with Nancy Perot, owner of the independent bookstore Interabang, our sponsor, which was just named one of the top 5 bookstores in the country by Publisher’s Weekly. Nancy dreamed of owning a bookstore for nearly 25 years, and after just two years of operation, it was wiped out by a tornado. And that was just the beginning. …
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Jeri Lynne Johnson, the founder and artistic director of Philadelphia’s Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, continues to break barriers across the US and Europe as the first woman and/or the first African-American woman on the podium for many orchestras and opera companies. In our conversation about sustaining a creative life, she shares the challenges …
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Visual and sound artist Perri Howard talks about recording sound in the quietest place on earth, falling in love with whale songs, and always coming in second place. In every area of her creative practice, she's willing to explore unfamiliar territory and shares with us how to do the same. Check out Perri's work at perrilynchhoward.comincluding her…
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Shannon Cason is a master storyteller -- seen on Snap Judgment, TEDx, and The Moth stages to name a few -- and is the host of the podcast Homemade Stories. In his words, he's also a late bloomer, and with his trademark wit, wisdom, and incredible sense of timing, he shares how the right perspective can turn life's rough patches into life-changing a…
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Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Grant kicks off Season Two with an in-depth conversation about how she’s sustained her more than 40-year career. For her, it’s all about connection — with herself and with her community. She also talks about falling in love with the creative process, the importance of making art even if no one sees it, and…
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In our final episode of the season, I talk with Harris III, who shares his unexpected journey as a professional magician, storyteller, author, and the director and curator of the Story Gatherings, an international conference on storytelling. We talk about misusing our imaginations, the importance of wow and how, and the lifesaving power of art. To …
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Ophira Eisenberg & Bethany Van Delft : There is Courage in Community.
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Episode 9: There is Courage in Community. For this episode, I delve into stand-up comedy, which seems like the loneliest of professions but actually thrives because of its strong community. And two amazing artists join me on the show — Ophira Eisenberg and Bethany Van Delft. Ophira was the host of the long-running NPR show “Ask Me Another” and just…
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Hilary Graham is one of the hardest working artists I know and she’s learned to build failure into her writing process. Her talent and perseverance has landed her in Hollywood, where she’s worked on some of the top shows, including "Bones"and "Orange is the New Black," and she was the show runner for the Netflix series "Social Distance." Join us as…
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Dan Hurlin : Constraints are Opportunities.
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International award-winning puppeteer Dan Hurlin talks about starting a successful theater at age 10, how financial constraints prompted him to create a solo show where he played a cast of 60 characters, his love of toy theaters and puppets, and his new approach to puppetry. The music in this episode is from "Disfarmer" and was composed by Dan Mose…
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Award-winning visual and performance artist Rachel Perry challenges every excuse you may have for not stepping towards your creative dreams. She attended art school at 36 while raising a first grader -- not the most practical time to begin an intense program of study -- and her work is now exhibited in collections around the world. You are not too …
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In this episode, we do things a little differently! We hear a story from Kelly Horan, Deputy Editor of the Ideas Section at the Boston Globe, and then she joins me for some conversation about logic, intuition, the creative process, and the thrill of eccentric adventures. Resources: The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck Becoming Duchess Goldblatt…
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Mark McGuinness : Creativity is Not a Frivolous Pursuit
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In this episode, award-winning poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness talks about how to integrate more creativity into your life as well as the risk of ignoring your creative self; overcoming fear in his own creative journey; and his new poetry podcast, A Mouthful of Air. Mark McGuinness The 21st Century Creative Podcast A Mouthful of Air The Cre…
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Catherine Burns : Don't Expect a Linear Path
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Catherine Burns, artistic director of The Moth, joins us to discuss the twists and turns of her creative life, fresh off her interview with The New York Times and the release of The Moth's new book, "How to Tell a Story." For more information on The Moth, go to https://themoth.orgBy Tricia Rose Burt
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Liz & Matt Myer Boulton : There is More than One Right Way in Life
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In this episode, we talk to ordained ministers Liz and Matt Myer Boulton who changed course mid-career and are now Emmy award-winning filmmakers. To learn more about Liz and Matt, go to: www.saltproject.org To download the No Time to be Timid Manifesto, go to: www.triciaroseburt.comBy Tricia Rose Burt
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Tim Donovan : The Riskiest Thing You Can Do is Play it Safe
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Our guest is Tim Donovan, who attended art school in his early forties while helping to manage a residential rehab brain injury program, and is now co-director of New York’s Launch F18 art gallery. Launch F18 http://www.launchf18.com Tim Donovan on Instagram @timshutter123 AoKcF3mpklGnCTLDnEPJBy Tricia Rose Burt
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An introduction to the No Time To Be Timid Manifesto.By Tricia Rose Burt
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Voices from guests who will be featured on the show.By Tricia Rose Burt
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