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I'm an ArtistImposter Syndrome - Jordan Mackampa In this episode Makena and Singer/Songwriter Jordan Mackampa discuss feeling like an imposter in your creative field, self doubt, and the social media struggle. Jordan: @jordanmackampa Makena: @makenamerri Show & Tell: "In Paradise" by Max Svabinsky (painting), tattoo artist @zoeandthemachine Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)
2025-02-251h 21
I'm an ArtistPerception For this Halloween episode I took to Instagram again and asked about your relationship with the scariest thing of all - being perceived! We discuss fame, social media, performing, the fear of being perceived as a failure, and how our interpersonal relationships can affect the way we perceive ourselves. Show & Tell: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix) Instagram: @makenamerri Cover art is by Colby Casacca (colby.casacca_)
2024-10-281h 08
I'm an ArtistWe Did "The Artist's Way" - Neeta Thadani Writer, actor, and director Neeta Thadani and I bring you a review of the infamous 1992 workbook by screenwriter Julia Cameron titled "The Artist's Way." Did we give up 12 weeks of our lives to do this? Yes. Was it worth it? Listen and find out. Socials: Neeta: @neeta_thadani Makena: @makenamerri Show and tell: Let Go by Avril Lavigne (Album); Dragon Mama (Play) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)
2024-09-301h 06
I'm an ArtistMonetizing Your Art: It's Complicated Today I asked all of you what your relationship is with the monetization of your art and your answers were interesting! Show & Tell: Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman (Book) Socials: @makenamerri Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)
2024-08-2751 min
I'm an ArtistConquering Jealousy & Envy - Brett Hargrave Actor, writer, singer, and filmmaker Brett Hargrave and I have a chat about creative envy, jealousy within the entertainment industry, and how to turn those feelings into action. Brett: @msbretthargrave Makena: @makenamerri Show & Tell: Live 1967 by José Feliciano (Album), Sunday in the Park with George (Musical), Mike Flanagan (Filmmaker) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)
2024-07-1554 min
I'm an ArtistMid-Year Review: The Tortured Billionaires Department Me, myself, and I share our thoughts on all of the art and media we've consumed over the last six months, including some book recs, a review of Fantasic Mr, Fox, recent television favs, and a brief think-piece on Taylor Swift.
2024-06-251h 01
I'm an ArtistPerfectionism - Hannah Robuccio Songwriter, vocalist, and musician Hannah Robuccio and I discuss dealing with perfectionist tendencies when creating, comparing ourselves to our heroes, and letting imperfections exist as a part of the final product.Hannah: @hannahrobucciomusicMakena: @makenamerriShow & Tell: Kitchen Fan Lullaby by Claire Boyer (Song/Tik Tok video), Two Star and the Dream Police by Mk.gee (Album)Cover art by @colby.casacca_
2024-05-2049 min
I'm an ArtistEmbracing the Cringe - Ernie Figueroa Songwriter, actor, and musician Ernie Figueroa and I discuss embracing cringe while allowing ourselves to be seen, honest songwriting, the struggle to be sincere, and how being mean to our "baby pictures" is detrimental to our creativity and to ourselves. Makena: @makenamerri Ernie: @ernie.figShow and Tell: 69 Love Songs by the Magnetic Fields (Album), Guard Dog by Searows (Album) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)
2024-04-151h 00
I'm an ArtistAuthenticity - Mariah Rose Faith Casillas Today's episode features the multi-talented star Mariah Rose Faith Casillas. We discuss growing into your skills as a creative, people pleasing, the entertainment industry, and how to show up authentically as an artist and person.Makena: @makenamerriMariah: @mariahrfcShow & Tell: Calico by Ryan Beatty (album); Attack on Titan (TV Series)Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)
2024-03-181h 05
I'm an ArtistSelf-Sabotage Thanks for listening! Subscribe, rate and share if you like :)Show & Tell: Big Magic by Elizabeth GilbertSocials: @makenamerriCover art by Colby Casacca
2024-02-2046 min