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Some of the most interesting and inspiring stories I’ve heard are about people’s creative journeys and what they’ve learned along the way. The world needs to hear more of those stories, and now you can hear them on the Follow Your Curiosity podcast. Twice a month, you’ll hear a new interview where we delve into one person’s creative journey. Some of these folks will be better known than others, but they’ll all hold up a mirror to the importance of creative endeavor in every life. In the alternating weeks, you’ll hear short Creative Pep Talk episodes where I feature a creativity tool or tip to help you keep your creative energy flowing. You’ll find something you can use in every episode of Follow Your Curiosity!
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
This month's coaching call is with my friend and former writing student, Maggie, who has several projects she'd like to be working on, primarily a novel, but also painting and weaving. She's trying to keep track of the elements of her novel, while also figuring out just how to tackle the elements that make a novel work. We also get into some of the blocks that keep her from creating in any medium. I close this episode with Charles Rafferty's poem, "Against Hesitation," which speaks to the themes of our call.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
Wednesday Apr 03, 2019
André Jackson is a former student of mine who has grown into one of the most thoughtful, creative people I know. André got his undergraduate degree in fashion design, but switched to fiber art in graduate school. André is also a scholar and writer. All three pursuits influence each other in deep and fascinating ways. We discuss everything from process and just what "fiber art" means to being kind to ourselves and the value of every attempt, regardless of how successful it might be.
Check out the show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram! You can rate and review the show here. Thanks!
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
My guest this week is...me! I asked Domenic Sciortino to interview me, since it seemed only fair to turn the tables on myself, and to give you a chance to get to know me a little better. There's a lot here about my history with writing and music, the folks who inspire me and encouraged me, and even my favorite song.
Check out the notes are at fycuriosity.com, and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram! You can rate and review the show here. Thanks!
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Wednesday Mar 06, 2019
Domenic Sciortino isn't a name you're likely to have heard before, unless you live in York, Pennsylvania. He's an old friend of mine whose day job as a barber belies his experience with art and creative expression, which includes drawing, music, and a Beastie Boys tribute band called the Brass Monkeys. Dom's passion for the arts and his vocal advocacy for creative expression are inspiring and infectious.
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Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Wednesday Feb 20, 2019
Our second coaching call is with Jamie—a new writer without a writing background who doesn't let that stop her. We talk about having the courage to navigate the unfamiliar—in this case, a writer’s group that doesn’t always feel entirely friendly. If you participate in any sort of creative group, especially if you’ve ever wondered if it’s the right one or how to get the most out of it, you’ll find ideas here.
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Wednesday Feb 06, 2019
Maria James-Thiaw is a performance poet, playwright, and professor at Central Penn College. She’s also a friend of mine from the MFA program at Goddard College.
Maria has been playing with words since she was old enough to understand them, and has a phenomenal talent for wielding them with power. Her most recent project, the choreopoem Reclaiming My Time, is based on the histories of women who lived through the Jim Crow Era. She’s also the CEO and co-founder of the Reclaim Artist Collective, which works with artists and individuals in marginalized communities.
Check out the show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram! You can rate and review the show here. Thanks!
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Wednesday Jan 23, 2019
Our first coaching call is with my friend Emily, who moved away from the area about a decade ago, so this is the first time we've spoken in a while. She's feeling like she's totally lost her creative spark and is worried that something's wrong and she might not get it back again. If you've ever felt too tired and overwhelmed to create, you'll definitely want to hear this call.
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Kelly Flanagan, clinical psychologist and author of Loveable: Embracing What is Truest About You So You Can Truly Embrace Your Life, joins me to talk about why following our creative dreams is a vital part of being true to ourselves, and how uncovering and embracing those dreams makes us more human and more whole.
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Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Thursday Jan 03, 2019
Robert Shearman is the author of numerous books and dramatic pieces for stage, TV, and radio. I met Rob in March and we talked about everything from how he started writing to the process of turning a Doctor Who audio play for adults into a shorter TV show for children, and more. (Warning: spoilers for “Dalek” and “The Chimes of Midnight” within!)
Find show notes at fycuriosity.com, and join the conversation on Facebook and Instagram! You can rate and review the show here. Thanks!