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Conversations Across the Lake with Megaan & MelissaA Conversation with Creative Coach Shanna Shrum#2. In today’s conversation, Megaan and Melissa interview Chicago’s Compassionate Creative Coach, Shanna Shrum. Shanna (hilariously) tells her story of life as a full-time creative, comedienne, and storyteller after quitting a job in corporate America. She shares her wisdom and tips for helping you embrace your own creative side, no matter what stage of life you’re in. You do not want to miss this episode!
Book: The Artist’s Way Book
Connect with Megaan & Melissa on Instagram and Twitter: @conversationsacrossthelake https://www.instagram.com/conversationsacrossthelake/
2022-04-0824 min
Making An ArtistIt's The Break That Brings You Back With Guest Artist Rose TruesdaleOn to today’s guest Rose Truesdale is a writer, singer, freedom, pleasure, and magic seeker, founder of Creative Women Berlin, and creator of the Rose Knows Newsletter. In this episode we talk about creating rest, how the Inner Artist needs hospitable conditions to create in, giving yourself some fucking credit, and hot girls with IBS. Learn more about Rose and sign up for her newsletter at http://www.rosetruesdale.com/ Enjoy! Interested in coaching and creativity? Visit compassionatecreativecoach.com to schedule your free 20 minute consultation. Music by Lennon Bone soundandpatterns.comPodcast art by Jessika Savage jessikasavage.comEditing and sound by...
2021-10-0652 min
Making An ArtistWe’re baaaaack!Making An Artist, the podcast that proves that inside every person lives an artist, is baaaaack October 6th! Like, follow, share, subscribe, and catch up on past episodes and prepare to be inspired on October 6th!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shanna-shrum/support
2021-09-1400 min
Making An ArtistThe Failure Episode with Guest Artist Jeffrey James BinneyOn today’s episode we have one of my dearest and oldest friends back on the podcast filmmaker, trailrunner, comedian Jeffrey James Binney is joining us again to talk about failure, grief, getting in over your head, and releasing a film during a pandemic. Enjoy!
To learn more about Jeffrey follow her on Instagram and check out her website here.
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode editing by Darbi Masters darbimasters.com
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2020-05-2800 minMaking An ArtistI'm Terrified. Let's GO! with Guest Artist DJ Lani LoveOn today’s episode we have the amazing and lovely DJ Lani Love. In it we talk about how you're never too old to start, being terrified but doing it anyway, and how every thing, every last thing has been done, but it hasn’t been done by you. Enjoy!
To learn more about Lani follow her on Instagram @DJLaniLove and check out her website here: http://www.djlanilove.com/
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
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2020-04-2900 minMaking An ArtistOwn Your Story with Rebecca KlingOn today’s episode, we have activist and storyteller Rebecca Kling. Due to the coronavirus, we had to record remotely on zoom, so pardon the audio quality. Despite the distance, the conversation did not suffer. In it we talk about cultivating empathy, the bogusness of the 40-hour workweek, infusing play into protest, and Rebecca gives the first-ever live performance on making an artist. Enjoy!
To learn more about Rebecca follow her on Instagram and check out her website here.
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2020-03-2500 minMaking An ArtistSoft Revenge With Guest Artist Sara TeaOn today’s episode, we have multimedia artist, musician, DJ, and creative consultant Sara Tea. In it we talk about living in our soft power, creating with a chronic illness, cultivating real online relationships, and boundaries. Enjoy!
To learn more about Sara follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/saratea___/ and check out her website here: https://saratea.com
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2020-02-1900 min
Making An ArtistYour Life is Not An Emergency with Guest Artist Megaan PelaarOn today’s episode we have interior designer, real estate agent, connector, and Emerge Retreat producer Megaan Pelaar, in it we talk about rejection as redirection, daily practices, and good old fashioned spiritual awakenings. Enjoy!
To learn more about Megaan follow her on Instagram http://bit.ly/2RivtQ4 To follow her production company Inner Kaleidoscope visit http://bit.ly/37knoQ6 and register for Emerge-A Retreat To Honor The Highest Self here: https://www.emergeretreat2020.com/
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2020-01-2200 min
Making An ArtistProductive Creative Differences with Guest Artist Amelia HrubyOn today’s episode we have writer, podcaster, feminist activist, and Ph.D. candidate, Amelia Hruby, in it we talk about sleep as a non-negotiable, trusting your community, self-care, and making yourself uncomfortable. Enjoy!
To learn more about Amelia and 50 Feminist States visit http://fiftyfeministstates.com/ To follow her on instagram visit http://bit.ly/2SLw7Tt and peep her website here: http://www.ameliahruby.com/
Visit http://bit.ly/2SR86dW for tickets to Life of the Pahty Live: Glamourshotz
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
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2019-03-0600 min
Making An ArtistAnother Way To Be With Guest Artist Jeremy OwensOn today’s episode, we have writer and producer of You’re Being Ridiculous Jeremy Owens, in it, we talk about growing up gay in the south, accidentally being and the emotional roller coaster of producing live shows and running marathons. Enjoy!!
To learn more about Jeremy and You’re Being Ridiculous visit http://yourebeingridiculous.com/ To read and follow Heauxs Magazine visit https://heauxsmag.com/
Visit http://bit.ly/2FIaEZv for tickets to Recharge: A Retreat to Regain Energy and Spirit
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
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2019-02-2000 min
Making An ArtistSuffering is a Gift with Guest Artist Genevieve DiesingOn today’s episode we have Genevieve Diesing, chef, writer, and creator of the underground supper club, My Back Porch. In it we talk about the power of limitations, suffering as a gift, doing things your way, and how fucking delicious her food is. Enjoy.
To learn more about Genevieve and to sign up for her mailing list please visit http://bit.ly/2RJnubo
Visit http://bit.ly/2FIaEZv for tickets to Recharge: A Retreat to Regain Energy and Spirit
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
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2019-02-0600 min
Making An ArtistFeel Your Feelings with Guest Artist Elizabeth GomezOn today’s episode we have Elizabeth Gomez, stand up, storyteller, and midwestern rube. In it we talk about her project Fat Heauxs, crying in comedy, letting go of your creations, and her circle of dicks. Enjoy!
To learn more about Elizabeth please visit https://www.thatelizabethgomez.com/
Visit http://bit.ly/2UPQ0eh to purchase tickets Life of the Pahty Live! and http://bit.ly/2FIaEZv for tickets to Recharge: A Retreat to Regain Energy and Spirit
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bo...
2019-01-2300 min
Making An ArtistRepresent with Guest Artist Hillary BachelderOn today’s episode, we have Hillary Bachelder documentary filmmaker and director of Represent a documentary about women running for political office,. In it we talk about asking for money, rejection, more rejection, getting it all in writing and celebrating small wins. Enjoy!
To learn more about Hilary and her project please visit https://www.thefilmrepresent.com
Visit http://bit.ly/2UPQ0eh to purchase tickets Life of the Pahty Live! and Patreon.com/LifeofthePahty to learn more and support this listener supported podcast.
Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2019-01-0900 min
Making An ArtistEverything is Worth It with Guest Artist Shanna ShrumOn today’s episode. We have Shanna Shrum, creator of Life of the Pahty, this podcast, and creative coach to artists all over the country. In it we talk about creative annihilation, picking yourself back up, and balancing art and business. ENJOY!
Visit http://bit.ly/2yjKVBB to purchase tickets for 2019 GOALS: More Joy Less Bullshit! and Patreon.com/LifeofthePahty to learn more and support this listener supported podcast.
Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2018-11-0700 min
Making An ArtistYour Body Doesn't Lie with Guest Artist Danielle ChutinthranondOn today’s episode. We have Danielle Chutinthranond owner and creator of Monsoon Pottery. In it we talk about how your body doesn’t lie, navigating capitalism and accessibility, and finding and minding your own business.
Visit MonsoonPottery.com and follow Danielle at http://bit.ly/2O4IWWL
To enter to win tickets to 2019 Goals: More Joy Less Bullshit follow the instructions here: http://bit.ly/2O1MzwF
Visit our workshop sponsor Alexandra Marks Jewelry at AlexandraMarksJewelry.com
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2018-10-2400 min
Making An ArtistAvailable for the Invitation with Guest Artist Alia WalstonOn today’s episode. We have Alia Walston, an intuitive reader who focuses mostly on the modes of tarot and astrology. She is also an educator and writer. In it we talk about her gorgeous zine “Your Body is a Gift” (purchase here: https://squ.re/2y7o3VJ), holding multiple truths, being sensitive, and my favorite: boundaries. ENJOY!
Visit Aliawalston.com and follow her on Instagram at http://bit.ly/2ybHaOa
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2018-10-1000 min
Making An ArtistPut That Guilt In The Trash Can with Guest Artist Lora MillerOn today’s episode we have Lora Miller, co-owner of The Martin Chicago in it we talk about creating accessible art for everyone, balancing multiple identities, guilt, and orgasms. That’s right mom! Enjoy!
Visit TheMartinChicago.com and follow them on Instagram at http://bit.ly/2NHmXcR
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2018-09-2600 min
Making An ArtistWildly Strong with Guest Artist Sarah AzzouziOn today’s episode we have Sarah Azzouzi, co-owner of lost girl’s vintage in it we talk about what it was like to be a bossy girl turned girl boss, fashion as a daily creative outlet, and becoming vulnerable to wake up. Enjoy!
Visit LostGirlsChicago.com and follow Sarah on Instagram at http://bit.ly/2OdVeNr
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2018-09-1200 min
Making An ArtistA River Runs Through It with Guest Artist Jeffrey James BinneyOn today’s episode we have Jeffrey James Binney, former musical theater actor turned vegan ultrarunner and filmmaker. In it we talk on a river, like a literal river about what it’s like to answer the call of the hero’s journey from an ICU waiting room, realizing your childhood dream to live in a home on wheels, and taking the reigns and monetizing your art. Enjoy!
Visit OnceisEnoughFilm.com and JJB.Life to learn more about Jeffrey James Binney and his projects!
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2018-08-2200 min
Making An ArtistTurn Your Butt On with Guest Artist Jenny BattenbergOn today’s episode we have Jenny Battenberg: dancer, teacher, model and all around delight. In it we talk about growing up a carnie, strengthening your foundation, and everyone’s favorite: getting fired and having it be the best thing to happen for you! Enjoy!
You can follow Jenny on Instagram at http://bit.ly/2vQ6mbd
And learn more about Leverage Dance Theater here http://bit.ly/2vOSj5z
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2018-08-0800 min
Making An ArtistRing Ring It's Oprah Calling! with Guest Artist Meegan CzopOn today’s episode we have Meegan Czop: owner of Great Lakes Yard a reclaimed lumber and salvage company. Armed with her art degree meegan has produced pieces for companies such as Bell’s Brewery and Cliff Bar to name a few. We talk about creating the job you want for yourself, taking your shot, and getting THE call from OPRAH. Enjoy.
Visit https://www.greatlakesyard.com/ to learn more and to contact Meegan about a custom piece!
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
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2018-07-2500 min
Making An ArtistLiving on Faith with Guest Artist Deanna MyersOn to today’s episode, we have Deanna Myers: actor, aerial artist, and social justice badass. We talk about literally everything from coffee competitions, science, perfectionism, allowing instead of pushing, and self-care. You’re going to love love love her. Also, a content note, around the 29-minute mark until about 32 minutes we discuss dissection of cadavers so if you think you might be sensitive to hearing that please take care of yourself and fast forward.
To learn more about Deanna follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/hi_denahnah/
Also if you want to see a picture of the Jeff Comm...
2018-07-1100 min
Making An ArtistBecoming More You with Guest Artist Lucy WakOk on to today’s episode we have Lucy Wak: fire dancer, video editor, sculptor, potter, DJ, and Drag KING. We talk about everything from finding your creative champion in Oklahoma, using art to become more of who you truly are, dabbling in the kink scene, possibly directing a porn, and I learn what a FemDomm is. Strap in folks and enjoy!
To learn more about Lucy Wak visit her on Facebook here: http://bit.ly/2tzPlS8
To purchase tickets to Cultivating Creative Confidence at The Robey on July 21st click here and use the promo code MAKINGANARTIST for 20% off bi...
2018-06-2700 min
Making An ArtistConsciously Uncoupling with Guest Artist Maggie KubleyOn today’s episode, we have Maggie Kubley: singer, songwriter, actor, and member of the band Celine Neon which has decided to consciously uncouple. Maggie honestly tells us what it’s like to end a creative project, start fresh but not over, and still stay friends.
To learn more about Maggie and view her amazing songs and videos, visit MaggieKubley.com
Get tickets to Celine Neon's FINAL SHOW here: http://bit.ly/2Mpebfj
To support her work, visit Patreon.com/MaggieKubley
Get a God Damn cake at BonVivantCakes.com
Google some therapy at Google.com
To purchase tickets to Cultivating Crea...
2018-06-1300 min
Making An ArtistWhat's Your Fatal Flaw? with Guest Artist TribbleOn today's episode, I talk with the hilarious comedian, host, podcaster, violinist, singer and self-taught cellist Tribble. We talk about overachieving, punching up in comedy, fatal flaws, and dicks. Obviously.
To learn more about Tribble and where you can find her next, visit her website TribbztheCool.com
To purchase tickets to Cultivating Creative Confidence at The Robey click here: bit.ly/2w67CKx
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Podcast art by JessikaSavage.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2018-05-3000 min
Making An ArtistIt Takes As Long As It Takes with Guest Artist Ana FernattOn today's episode, I talk with the lovely podcaster and writer, Ana Fernatt about letting go of old identities and what happens when one project ends and the next is yet to begin. The answer? Growth.
Follow Ana on Instagram at http://bit.ly/2IlrkaZ
To check out Ana's podcast Champagne and Snark visit https://apple.co/2L0GoZr
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2018-05-1600 min
Making An ArtistYou Should Be Terrified with Guest Artist Kimberly SeniorHoly shadizzle ya'll on today's episode we have the wonderful Broadway director Kimberly Senior. You also might have seen her work on a little network called HBO which you can check out here: https://itsh.bo/2HO9NE4
On today's episode we talk about how you absolutely should be terrified or as Shanna's therapist calls it: Reasonably Uncomfortable when being an artist, balancing parenthood with being an artist (hint, it's not much different from being a lawyer) and why men always empty their pockets when entering a room!
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2018-05-0200 min
Making An ArtistYour Instincts Are Everything with Guest Artist Jessika SavageDo you want to hear what it's like to make art in a LITERAL war zone? Well, then you've come to the right place. Today's guest is Army Combat Veteran and Location Independent Graphic Designer and Art Director Jessika Savage. We talk about finding your leverage, Dana Scully's hairstyles, trusting your instincts, and making art in Mosul, Iraq.
To view Jessika's work look above this description to the beautiful yellow, pink, and blue picture. Yup, she made the podcast art for Making An Artist! You can also visit her at JessikaSavage.com to see more!
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2018-04-1800 min
Making An ArtistLet's Circle Back to Sade part 2 with Guest Artist Britt JuliousIn part two of my conversation with writer Britt Julious we discuss singer Sade, allowing space for projects to fully form, navigating trauma and creative flow. It's a jam packed 33 minutes y'all!
To read more of Britt's work check her out here: http://brittjulious.tumblr.com/
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Podcast art by Jessika Savage
Episode music by Lennon Bone of soundandpatternsmusic.com
2018-04-0600 min
Making An ArtistYou know you can do it: VOGUE with Guest Artist Britt JuliousToday's Guest Artist is the wonderful writer Britt Julious! We spoke on the eve of her first piece appearing in Vogue Magazine. Our conversation was so long and delightful that this is a two-parter! In today's episode, we talk about what it took to get to Vogue. Turns out things like self-care, shifting mindset, and support from a Lyft driver are requirements.
If you want to read Britt's piece check it out here: http://bit.ly/2FQ7zHe
To read more of Britt's work check her out here: http://brittjulious.tumblr.com/
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2018-03-2100 min
Making An ArtistThe Layoff Episode! with Guest Artist Sarah MinnieGetting laid off is THE WORST. It's scary, it's sad and it makes you feel like a dumpster fire. But you know what they say! When Jason Momoa shuts a door, he opens a window. Listen as Guest Artist Sarah Minnie talks about how getting laid off became a catalyst for her career as a successful filmmaker.
Check out Sarah's work here: http://www.minnieproductionsllc.com/
We talk a lot about Steps For Bravery, watch it here! https://vimeo.com/229801465
Episode music by Lennon Bone soundandpatternsmusic.com
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2018-03-0700 min
Making An ArtistThe TSA Agent KNOWS YOU with Guest Artist Stephanie JensenOn the first episode of Making an Artist host Shanna Shrum sits down with photographer Stephanie Jensen. They talk about everything from imposter syndrome to the TSA agent affirming who you are.
To view Stephanie's work and to hire her, visit www.sjphoto.virb.com
Episode music by Lennon Bone www.soundandpatternsmusic.com
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2018-02-2100 min
Making An ArtistMaking An Artist is Coming Soon!Shanna Shrum, creator of Life of the Pahty! has some hot goss: she's making a podcast ALL about the creative process. How do you become an artist? How do you stay an artist? What the hell makes you an artist? We're gonna talk about it all with wait for it...other artists! Keep your eyes peeled for a release date! PAHTY!!
2018-01-3000 min
Miss SpokenFucked UpAbout last night...Leah Pickett, Lily Be, Shanna Shrum, and Catharine Savage. This is a recording of our January 2015 show. Miss Spoken is lady live lit - a storytelling show from Chicago, Illinois featuring non-dude readers.
2016-03-1445 minMiss SpokenMothersSamantha Abernethy, Natasha Tsoutsouris, and Shanna Shrum have things to say about moms. This is a recording of our May 2015 show. Miss Spoken is lady live lit - a storytelling show from Chicago, Illinois featuring non-dude readers.
2015-07-0649 min