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Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#14 - Comedy, criticism, & the politics of drag - with drag queen Annie RectionIn one of my favourite episodes of the pod to date, I sit down with Copenhagen drag legend Annie Rection for a conversation that had me in stitches from start to finish. Annie is a comedy drag queen known for her sharp wit, high-energy performances, and incredible hosting skills. In 2025, she even toured Europe opening for Bob the Drag Queen after impressing him with an impromptu comedy set!We dive deep into the art of drag comedy, exploring how Annie balances multiple creative disciplines - from makeup artistry to joke writing to lip-syncing. She shares brilliant insights...2025-07-291h 13
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#13 - Building an art career without social media - with artist Louise StigellIn this episode, I sit down with Swedish watercolour artist, educator, and creative business coach Louise Stigell for an honest conversation about building a sustainable creative practice on your own terms.Louise's journey is one of transformation and intentional choice-making. After burning out from her career as a freelance writer and web designer in 2020, she rediscovered art as therapy and never looked back. What started as painting birds for healing became a thriving multi-faceted creative business that includes original artwork, YouTube content creation, online courses, and voice coaching for fellow creatives.Louise doesn't mince words...2025-07-2258 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#12 - Capturing emotional landscapes - with artist Orla StevensIn this delightful episode, the wonderful Orla Stevens takes us on a journey through the Scottish landscapes that have shaped her artistic vision - from the mists of the Trossachs to the wild beauty of Orkney. We delve into how she transforms the often grey and green Scottish countryside into explosively colourful works that capture not just what she sees, but how these places make her feel.Orla also shares her unique practice of incorporating sound into her visual work, drawing what she hears in the landscape and translating music into colour palettes. We chat...2025-07-1543 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#11 - Patterns, performance, & painting the vibes - with artist Kyla YagerIn this episode, I sit down with the incredible Kyla Yager, a Toronto-based artist who has turned her ADHD into her creative superpower.Kyla creates what she calls "intuitive ADHD art" - maximalist, pattern-rich paintings that capture the energy and emotion of the moment. Her work is a celebration of neurodivergent experience, transforming the hyperactivity of her mind into stunning visual expressions that invite others to unmask and connect with their own authentic selves.Kyla shares how her artistic evolution mirrors her journey of unmasking her neurodivergence - from hyperrealistic portraits in her youth to...2025-07-0851 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#10 - Zines, punk, and creative fearlessness - with artist Dave ConreyIn this episode, I sit down with the wonderful Dave Conrey - artist, graphic designer, and zine-maker extraordinaire - for a conversation that had me itching to get back to my studio before we'd even finished recording.Dave and I originally connected way back in 2013 (which is basically a century in internet years), and it was such a joy to reconnect and dive deep into his creative practice. What I love about Dave is not only how fearless he is when it comes to his creative output, but how excited he gets about his work too. He...2025-07-011h 03
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#9 - Studio journals, sea swimming, and sensory memory - with artist Tara LeaverThis week I'm absolutely delighted to share my conversation with Tara Leaver, an artist and educator whose journey back to creativity after depression is both inspiring and deeply relatable.Tara and I first connected back in 2016, and what I've always loved about her approach is how she teaches the often-overlooked elements surrounding art-making - the mindset work, the process development, and crucially, how to find your own artistic voice rather than simply copying your teachers.In this episode, we dive deep into Tara's fascinating dual practice of making sea-inspired paintings in Cornwall whilst simultaneously supporting...2025-06-2448 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#8 - Why it’s your job to be delusional & unrealistic - with writer Amie McNeeThis week's chat is with the absolutely brilliant Amie McNee, author of the brand new book We Need Your Art: Stop Fucking Around And Make Something – which, by the way, is hands down one of the best books on creativity I've ever read. Seriously, I put it down halfway through just to go make some art, which is exactly what you want from a creativity book, isn't it?Amie is first and foremost a storyteller and fiction writer, but over the past decade she's also developed this beautiful side career championing artists and documenting what it actually me...2025-06-1754 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#7 - Art, activism and the long game of self-trust - with artist Andrea SchroederWe kick off season two of the pod with this gorgeous conversation with Andrea Schroeder, founder of the Creative Dream Incubator. What I love about Andrea is that she goes DEEP! She talks about doing the real work, the deep work, the kind that takes years and changes you from the inside out.We dive into some seriously meaty territory here. Andrea talks about learning to sit with self-doubt instead of bulldozing through it, and how that practice has made her unshakeable even when the world feels chaotic. She shares the difference between making art for approval...2025-06-1055 min
The Kind Business podcast#133 Working from your heart with Eli TrierSorry for the unexpected pause! I am back and coming to you with the wonderful Eli Trier, my guest for the third (!) time. Eli is such a source of joy and inspiration and I am so excited for you to meet her, if you haven't already. Here is what we talked about: Building a business based on connection and joyMaking exactly the art we want to makePivoting like no one is watchingFinding new ways to build confidence Elinor Trier is a neuroqueer AuDHD artist, writer, podcaster, YouTuber, dopamine dealer, and founder of Elinor Trier Studio and Zuzu’s Ha...2025-05-1639 min
Brushwood Media NetworkThinking Imperialism and Habit Formation | Unpopular Opinion with Eli TrierEli Trier’s back to share her Unpopular Opinion on Habit Formation.
Apparently, the one-size-fits-all approach of so many books in this category has not been useful for the neurodivergent amongst us.
Books like James Clear’s Atomic Habits have not been kind to those who process information differently
Eli shares her experiences as a neurodivergent person navigating habit formation, highlighting the pitfalls of conventional wisdom + embraces the beauty of diverse thinking.
Look for more shows in this Unpopular Opinions strand.
Books discussed in this episode:
Atomi...2025-04-0730 min
The Biz Book BroadcastThinking Imperialism + Habit Formation | Unpopular Opinion with Eli TrierEli Trier’s back to share her Unpopular Opinion on Habit Formation.
Apparently, the one-size-fits-all approach of so many books in this category has not been useful for the neurodivergent amongst us.
Books like James Clear’s Atomic Habits have not been kind to those who process information differently
Eli shares her experiences as a neurodivergent person navigating habit formation, highlighting the pitfalls of conventional wisdom + embraces the beauty of diverse thinking.
Look for more shows in this Unpopular Opinions strand.
Books discussed in this episode:
Atomi...2025-04-0730 min
Zuzu All Grown UpZuzu: All Grown Up – The Motivation Formula with Eli MarcusIn this episode of Zuzu: All Grown Up, Karolyn Grimes and Dr. Chris Brunell welcome Eli Marcus, the dynamic host of The Motivation Show and a respected expert in self-improvement, collaboration, and mentorship. Known as the Mayor of Times Square, Eli shares his insights on how the mind shapes success and how we can harness motivation to create the life we truly want. Tune in for an uplifting conversation packed with wisdom, inspiration, and actionable strategies to help you reach your full potential.
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Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#6 - Growing an art business through genuine connection - with artist Tracy VerdugoIn the final episode of season one, I sit down with Tracy Verdugo, an Australian artist and teacher whose vibrant work and approach to creativity has touched lives worldwide. Like many of us, Tracy came to art later in life - she was 33 when she first picked up a paintbrush, believing until then that creativity was something other people did.
Our conversation explores how she moved from teaching art to neighbourhood children to running international workshops and retreats, building a thriving creative business while managing chronic illness. We dig into the reality of being a working artist...2024-12-1251 minThe Biz Book BroadcastSteal Like An Artist | Book Huddle with Eli TrierEli Trier’s back with us today to discuss one of her favorite books. As she’s a talented artist (+ community expert) it’s no surprise she chooses the wildly popular Steal Like An Artist by Austin Kleon.
We dive into the delights of embracing imperfection + the beauty of obscurity in the early stage of our creative journey. Eli shares her insights on how creativity is at the heart of business, encouraging us to stop waiting for the perfect moment + just get started.
Look for more shows in the Book Huddle strand where experts share their f...2024-12-0429 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#5 - Telling sensitive stories with compassion - with writer Rachel Catherine AllenYou're in for an absolute treat with this episode! I had the utter joy of chatting with the phenomenal Rachel Allen - a writer, journalist, and memoirist who's as sharp as a tack and twice as insightful.
Rachel and I dove headfirst into the glorious mess of creative writing, particularly when it comes to tackling sensitive subjects. We talked about everything from how she approaches writing about trauma (including her own) to the importance of treating every single person with compassion and humanity - even those society might deem 'unworthy'.
I was utterly gobsmacked by...2024-10-1049 minThe Biz Book BroadcastNetwork Like a Human | Author Interview with Eli TrierToday we’re speaking to communication + community expert Eli Trier. She’s an artist, coach + self-confessed deep introvert. That hasn’t stopped her having a delightfully close connection to her community.
Having a warm group of contacts is the life blood of any business and Eli has a simple, clear system to warm your perfect people – your Kindred Spirits. That might lead to sales, but also collaborations or any number of fabulous things.
Today we’re looking at specific ways to reconnect with potential clients we’ve allowed to get a little cold… all based on her workbook...2024-10-0730 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#4 - Dealing with censorship as a queer, erotic artist - with Edward FicklinJoin me for a delightful conversation with the wonderful Edward Ficklin! In this episode of Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents… we explore the risqué world of Edward's erotic art and discuss the hurdles of being an erotic artist in our increasingly conservative digital landscape.Edward and I chat about everything from the beauty of comics as a medium (not just a genre) to the frustrations of dealing with censorship on social media platforms. We share a laugh over his clever ways of working around the rules and talk about the importance of creating your own community when the...2024-09-1239 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#3 - Autism, creativity, and pursuing a multi-passionate career - with artist & author Lucy H. PearceI had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented Lucy H. Pearce this week, and let me tell you, it was a corker.Lucy is one of those people who does ALL THE THINGS - she's an artist, an author, an editor, and runs her own publishing company (Womancraft Publishing). We had a proper natter about what it's like to be neurodivergent and creative, and how getting diagnosed with autism later in life can crack your world wide open.We dug into the nitty-gritty of being a "multi-passionate" creative (hello, kindred spirit!) and how...2024-08-1553 min
Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#2 - Balancing art, business, and parenthood with artist Carrie BrummerIn this illuminating episode, I sit down with the brilliant Carrie Brummer to explore the beautiful chaos of combining artmaking with entrepreneurship and raising kids. Carrie shares her journey of integrating creativity into daily life, and offers some invaluable insights for anyone seeking to make creativity their full-time gig.
Carrie shares some fab tips for making space for creativity amongst the endless duties of small business ownership and parenting little ones. Her flexible, go-with-the-flow approach feels so liberating in a world that constantly urges us to hustle and grind, no matter the cost.
From finding creative fuel in the humour...2024-07-1153 min
Podkast.ClubS03E32 Zuzu Sweet - Reakce na komentáře a diskuze: Prostitutky versus OnlyFansSe Zuzu Sweet čteme a hodnotíme komentáře plus debatujeme na téma prostituce versus OnlyFans.
V poslední době se často setkáváme s debatou, zda je správné házet do jednoho pytle prostituci a tvorbu obsahu na OnlyFans. Rád bych k tomu přidal pár postřehů, které by mohly pomoci osvětlit rozdíly mezi těmito dvěma činnostmi.
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Zuzu's Haus of Cats Presents...Ep#1 - Sketchbooks as refuge, ritual, & reflection with artist Helen WellsDo you ever find yourself feeling paralysed by that crisp new sketchbook, scared to make the first mark? My guest this week, the wonderful artist Helen Wells, knows that feeling all too well. But you won't want to miss how she finally broke through that fear and learned to embrace her sketchbooks as a playground for experimentation and growth - no judgments allowed! 🙌
We'll dive into Helen's journey as she shares juicy behind-the-scenes tales of pursuing art as a full-time career. How does she define success on her own terms? What helped build her resilience in the face of all tho...2024-06-0445 min