Her Process: Recent Episodes
Jo Bozarth
This is a lady centric podcast, talking with artists of all genres about the ins and outs of their work, how they got where they are, their successes, failures...all of it. If you're an artist searching for some common ground and inspiration, this show's for you! See more at www.herprocess.com
Episode 53.5 is a 5ish minute rapid fire q & a with my guest from episode 53, Kitty Lindsay. Find out what makes this actor/writer/director/podcaster tick. My fav answer from this episode was to the question of how to get over that creative lull. So simple. Why haven’t I thought of this?? How does Kitty do it? Listen and find out!
See photos and fun facts about Kitty at: http://www.herprocess.com
Connect with Kitty at: https://www.facebook.com/KittyLindsay
Today’s Her Process episode is a fun one for me because I’m talking with a fellow podcaster! Her name is Kitty Lindsay and, in addition to acting, writing, directing, doing sketch, and improv, she also hosts one of my favorite pods, Feminist Crush!
Kitty is about to drop season four of her show, and I just had get more info, because this season is a special one. Kitty, who is LA based, takes Feminist Crush on the road. All episodes were recorded in, and feature guests from, her hometown of Charleston, West Virginia. Yep, this feminist is venturing out in “Trump Country”, where she is pleasantly surprised by what she finds! She shares a little bit about that with us here on Her Process today, andwe talk about art and feminism…what it means to be a feminist, and how this plays a role in what Kitty creates. We also talk about the struggle of the multi-hyphenate artist. Is it reallya struggle? Kick back, and let’s find out! Here is my chat with the multi-hyphenate, multi-talented, Kitty Lindsay!
See photos and fun facts about Kitty at: http://www.herprocess.com
Connect with host, Jo Bozarth at: http://jobozarth.com
Connect with Kitty Lindsay at: https://www.facebook.com/KittyLindsay
Think of episode 52.5 with Sarah Momo Romero as a P.S. to episode 52. It’s a rapid fire q&a where I ask my guests the same twelve questions to hear the similarities and differences among artists of the same and different genres. Some sample questions: Do you check out other artists within your genre on social media? What’s your creative ritual? Do you have a ‘go-to’ person who you bounce ideas off of.
Let’s hear what this author/illustrator has to say!
See pics of Sarah and her art, and fun facts at: http://www.herprocess.com
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Check out Sarah's site: http://www.sarahmomoromero.com
In this Her Process I have the pleasure of chatting with Sarah Momo Romero. I’m catching Sarah as she’s about to become a published author and illustrator! Her children’s book, Wake Up, Little Bat is due out this fall. And you know I’ll be asking her to come back and share that whole experience with us!
Today, Sarah shares how she got her first book published. It’s a process she highly recommends! She also gives us her secret weapon to combat that creative lull. This one may surprise you!
And she talks about finding her own illustrative style for drawing people.
Sarah is so open and so generous in sharing about her creative path…she really makes you feel like you can do this, too. So if you’re ready for some real motivation and tips you can use, listen up! Here is my chat with author/illustrator, Sarah Momo Romero.
See pics of Sarah and her art, and fun facts at: http://www.herprocess.com
Connect with host, Jo Bozarth at: http://jobozarth.com
Check out Sarah's site: http://www.sarahmomoromero.com
Today’s show wraps up my series on collaboration. It’s a tribute to art and to friendship. It’s about what happens when you’re on a roll, when you’re making strides, realizing your dream…and the unthinkable happens. What do you do? How do you go on? Do you go on?
If you’re just joining Her Process for the first time, today’s guest, Camilla Ochlan, has been on the show before with her Werewolf Whisperer series writing partner, Bonita Gutierrez.
But Camilla, being the creative soul that she is, and I’m guessing also a master at organization, has another writing partner with whom she’s been creating the world that houses another series, called Of Cats and Dragons. In fact, she and her dear friend, Carol Leever, her Of Cats and Dragons illustrator and co-writer, have been creating this world for over three decades now. But they didn't realize it right away.
When Camilla and Carol did finally decide to share their creation with the world, life, as it does, stepped in with a twist that neither friend could ever have imagined or prepared for. You always hear people say that they meant to do x, y, z, but "life got in the way." Well, these ladies didn't let "life" thwart their plans. They've bobbed and weaved, and have persevered. This is their story.
Keep up with the pod: http://www.herprocess.com
Visit the world Of Cats and Dragons: http://ofcatsanddragons.com
I'm excited to be chatting with writer/director, Tina Cesa Ward and actor, Rachael Hip-Flores. These ladies first worked together in 2008 when Tina cast Rachael in her ground breaking web series, Anyone But Me. The show went on to win Indie Soap awards, a Clicker award for best drama, a Writers Guild Award for best Original New Media, and more. Rachael won a Streamy for her portrayal of series lead, Vivian. Clearly this was a pairing that worked! And it turned out to be the beginning of a long working relationship, and friendship.
Today the ladies talk about casting, from the perspective of both the actor and the director. They talk about what it takes to make a successful working relationship on set, and they share how they keep it fresh after years of working together.
If you want to get some great insight, and have some laughs along the way, take a listen!
In this, the third installment of my special series on collaboration, I’m talking with someone with whom I’ve recently collaborated, my dear friend and producer extraordinaire, Cynthia Graner.
Cynthia is an AFI alum who has produced commercials, branded content, feature films, short films, episodics…she’s basically done it all. Today, in addition to hearing how the work flow and other aspects of the working relationship between a producer and writer/director work, Cynthia talks about the various roles of different types of producers.
Oh! And my role was that of the writer/director.
A little background…Cynthia and I have worked together on projects before, but the particular project that we’re focusing on today was new territory for us because prior to this shoot, my role had been that of the actor. This time Cynthia produced a short film that I wrote and directed. So today we’re talking about that process, from writing the script to pre production to shooting the film…all of it.
This episode was a fun one for me. I swear that during every step this project, if my brain was the puzzle, her brain was the missing piece. If you’re thinking about mounting a production, you’ll want to give this chat a close listen.
Keep up with the pod: http://www.herprocess.com
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Cynthia online: https://www.cynthiagraner.com
I’m chatting with author Robin Puelma and illustrator Shelley Couvillion for the second installment in my series on collaboration.
Robin is a freelance blogger and the author of middle grade novels, The Missing Crimoire and The Naming of Colton Black. And Shelley is an illustrator who has had several solo shows, she’s illustrated comic books, and is now focusing on children’s book illustration…and that’s where our story begins.
How do two artists of different genres come together to create something that stays true to both of their visions? Today, Shelley and Robin talk about the ins and outs of the relationship between an author and the artist who is illustrating her book covers.
And there are fun tidbits about the how to’s of their respective careers woven in to our talk about collaboration. There's so much good info here, whether you’re an artist with representation or an artist who's out there doing it for yourself!
Listen and be inspired, my friends!
Keep up with the pod: http://www.herprocess.com
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Shelley online: https://shelleycouvillion.com
Robin online: https://www.robinpuelma.com
You’ve seen the hash tags #communityovercompetition and #collaborationovercompetition. Well, my guests today are giving those hash tags more than lip service…or tweet service?
Today I’m chatting with authors Camilla Ochlan and Bonita Gutierrez. If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’ll recognize their names from episode 21. And if you’re a fan of urban fantasy, you probably know them from their series, The Werewolf Whisperer.
In episode 21 the ladies talked about writing in a past and present timeline, character, publishing, and so much more. Today, they’re sharing what writing a series looks like when you’re part of a team. How do you get it all to flow when there are two creatives? What do they recommend looking for in a writing partner? How do they handle being business partners as well as writing partners? And if you are an artist, you know that these days, many creative industries have evolved so much so that artists basically have to be entrepreneurs, as well.
There’s a lot of good stuff here, so let’s get to it. I’m so happy to welcome back to the show Camilla Ochlan and Bonita Gutierrez!
Keep up with the pod: http://www.herprocess.com
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Camilla online: https://seethingbrain.wordpress.com
Bonita online: https://bonitamg.tumblr.com
Last week I promised a deep dive into the process of creating music. To be more specific, recording music. Recording artist and songwriter, Drea, is back with me to do just that.
In the next fifteen minutes, you’ll hear about the recording of her last album, No Vacancy and how the process of recording her new music, including her latest release Hometown, is different. Part of it is that she’s in a different headspace, part of it is that she’s in more control of how she’s recording, and today she’s sharing that process with us.
She talks about what happened in college, and beyond, that shattered her confidence as a singer and as a performer, and how she’s getting that confidence back.
And she explains how accepting her deep love for music, and eventually committing to her music and dropping the extraneous stuff, and yes…that included a job, is affecting her career in the most positive ways. It’s all about taking that leap!
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Find all things Drea at:
http://www.dreaxmusic.com
Back in episode 22, today’s guest, recording artist and songwriter, Drea, opened up to me about her experience as a victim of sexual assault. Today I’m checking back in with Drea in what is probably one of the most empowering episodes I will ever record.
In this episode, Drea talks about reclaiming ownership of her body, and who she is, through movement. And, she tells us how you can get in on this, too.
We talk about the affect the assault has had on her art, and how music has helped her to fully process what happened. Which brings me to her latest single, Hometown, and the music she’s writing and recording currently. There’s definitely been a shift in her creative process, and we touch on it in this episode, and take a deep dive into in the next episode.
And, stick around because Drea treats us to an absolutely beautiful performance of Hometown at the end of the show.
Alright, let’s get to it. Here is my chat with the lovely and soulful, Drea.
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This episode of Her Process is for all of you artists out there for whom your art is not your day job. Maybe you’re waiting tables, personal training, substitute teaching…let’s just say your “fallback” job has become your main source of income.
I’m welcoming back singer/songwriter Katie Ferrara. If you haven't heard Katie's episode where we talk a lot about busking, it's episode 19.
Today’s focus is on how she’s made her music her full time gig. And the info, stories, and advice she shares in this episode could easily be utilized by illustrators, actors, writers, dancers…you name it. It’s for anyone who’s ready to take that leap.
If that’s you, and you need that kick in the pants to get things moving, keep listening! Here is my chat with Katie Ferrara.
Connect with host, Jo Bozarth, and keep up with the pod at:
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Find Katie Ferrara at:
https://katieferrara.com
It's the Her Process micro pod! Think of this bonus episode as a little P.S. to episode 44 featuring painter, creator, Ela Mella. She touches on the parts of her world that you don't see on instagram. And, if you've been listening to the show, you know that the micro pod consists of twelve questions I ask all of my guests. One of the questions is whether or not they check out other artists of their discipline on social media. Ela gave the best answer, and reason, I've heard so far! Check it out!
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https://www.elamella.com
To introduce today’s artist, I’m going to take a description directly from her web site because it is just so perfect! Ela Mella is pun-loving painter and creator based in Los Angeles on a mission to spread love through art and unity through laughter.
In this episode Ela opens up and shares where that positivity came from and how living through the lowest low can really change a girl’s perspective.
We also talk about how LA, the city and the lifestyle, creeped into her east coast brain to create the art she’s known for today. And now, only a year after beginning this particular subject matter we’ll be discussing, she’s achieved her goal of having a collection, a style that’s all her own, which is so identifiable.
She gives us the inside scoop on exactly how she creates her pieces, which are a fine art and digital hybrid.
And listen up if you’re an illustrator who makes prints…Ela’s prints are absolutely gorgeous and so high quality and the color is so consistent, and she tells us how and where her prints are made!
Ela sells her prints through her web store, and at pop ups…and explains how she got into these practices…and why spaces like Society 6 and Etsy weren’t really for her.
Plus there are tips on pricing your work, and pitfalls to avoid when you’re starting out.
There is just so much valuable information and good conversation crammed into this one episode…we better get to it!
Connect with host, Jo Bozarth, and keep up with the pod at:
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Find Ela Mella at:
https://www.elamella.com
Welcome back to the Her Process micro pod! These bonus episodes consist of the same twelve questions I ask all of my guests, rapid fire style. It’s fun to hear how artists across different genres answer these questions sometimes very similarly, and sometimes not! Today I’m chatting with singer, songwriter, Dree Mon. If you missed her full episode, episode number 43, and you want to see photos and fun facts, pop on over to herprocess.com after the show. And now, here’s ten minutes of wisdom with Dree Mon!
Connect with host, Jo Bozarth, and keep up with the pod at:
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Find Dree Mon at:
http://www.dreemonmusic.com
I’m chatting with singer, songwriter, Dree Mon. Now, when you hear Dree Mon’s music it’s not what you typically think of when you hear the words “singer, songwriter”. Her style is described as “70s disco funk meets 90s R&B with a modern twist”. And her debut single Rebel Soul, along with the most fun video, is out now. And you can hear Rebel Soul end of this show!
After eight years in the music business, it was time for a rebrand, and Dree was up for the challenge! In this episode we talk about working with a publicist, how you can't just create art and expect things to start to happen in your career, and the importance of consistency. There's a lot of good stuff here, and I can't wait for you to hear it and be inspired!
Connect with host, Jo Bozarth, and keep up with the pod at:
http://www.herprocess.com
Find Dree Mon at:
http://www.dreemonmusic.com
I’m wrapping up this special series with two artists whose specific intent is to remain as active as ever in their fields throughout motherhood…and they’re doing just that.
Sandra Valde is a cinematographer whose work takes her on the road for up to three months at a time, and Shelley Couvillion is an illustrator who primarily works from home. In this episode, we discuss everything from full time daycare at 3 months old to the possibility of home schooling. From a work environment and artistic community that is extra supportive of motherhood to keeping pregnancy under wraps at work until month five.
For all the differences in their experiences in early motherhood, there are also some very universal similarities. And, these ladies are both making it work. Want to know how? Take a listen!
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Find Sandra Valde at: http://www.sandravalde.com
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Welcome to the third installment of my special Her Process series on artists who are juggling the pursuit of art and parenthood! Today I’m talking with Lois Keller and Margaret Haas, two visual artists in two very different stages of motherhood. Lois is a fine artist with a background as a scenic artist. Her daughters are aged 10 and 14. Margaret is a calligrapher, does hand lettering, and owns a stationery store called Paper Pastries. (If you're in LA, you have to swing by!) Margaret's daughter is 20 months old. As you can see, today's conversation is coming from two very different vantage points. Three, if you count mine!
As a mom-to-be, this chat really made me think. These ladies got real and talked about the part of motherhood and career that aren’t often talked about…the part where things don’t necessarily go the way you thought they might have, the part where you make adjustments, both in the way you approach your work and in your way of thinking. We decided that the theme for our talk is "surrender". Take a listen, and you'll hear why.
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Find Lois Keller at: http://loiskellerdrawing.blogspot.com
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The second episode in my special series on juggling art and motherhood features voice and screen actors, Paula Rhodes and Kay Bess. So inspiring!
We talk about having a baby when you are already set in your career and in who you are, and when you like who you are, and what that does to your psyche and how to deal with that...and keep your career going!
I'm so grateful to Paula and Kay for digging deep, and for being so open and honest. There's a lot of real talk here, along with lots of laughs.
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Find Paula Rhodes at: http://officialpaularhodes.com
Welcome to the first episode of my special Her Process series on artists who are juggling the pursuit of art and parenthood.
Between the two of them, today's guests have spent the better part of a decade…maybe longer…acting, writing, producing, and directing short films, features, and web series. I’m so happy to welcome Kathryn Bergh and Tanya Ihnen.
In listening to this episode, I realized that while there’s great information and there are fun tales of art and motherhood, these gems apply to artists in general…not only moms, not only women even. That said, if you’re a mom, or thinking of becoming one, stick around, because you’ll want to hear this! I’m super inspired by these ladies…and our conversation has me feeling a little less nervous about becoming a mama and staying the course with my art.
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Find Kathryn Michelle at: http://www.bluejeanbabyproductions.com
Find Tanya Ihnen at: http://katrpictures.com
Her Process and host, Jo Bozarth, are taking time off to enjoy what's left of summer. Hear when to expect, and what to expect from, new episodes!
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This is the Her Process Bonus Episode! This micro pod is like a seven minute P.S. to Episode 38 with singer, songwriter, Maya. I’m asking Maya twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. And I have to tell you, she made the best argument in favor of having representation I’ve heard yet! In fact, all of Maya’s answers are thoughtful, and so much fun. Want more? Check out Maya’s pages on herprocess.com after the show. And now, here’s some quick inspiration with Maya!
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Today, I’m chatting with singer, songwriter, Maya.
Maya started her musical career as a child, improvising blues on stage with her dad at the tender age of 11. Her current style is electric jazz, and you’ll get a taste of just what that means at the end of the show.
During our time together, Maya shares her experience of being on The Voice, Australia, and what it taught her about the music industry and about performing. She also tells us why she recommends other artist go on shows, such as the voice, and at what stages in an artist’s career she feels these types of shows would be most beneficial.
We talk social media, and the reasons why she doesn’t place too much emphasis on it. Maya takes us through her lyric and song writing process. We talk about booking gigs, and how she goes about it. And she has some great advice for artists who are just starting to pursue their careers full time.
The episode you're about to hear is filled with so much good stuff, and you'll get to hear one of Maya's songs at the end of the show! So, let's get to it! Here's my chat with singer, songwriter, Maya.
It’s the Her Process Bonus Episode! This micro pod has some quick insight as to what makes Amy Crosby, the front woman of the band Shitting Glitter, tick. Want more? Check out Amy's full length chat on episode 37 after the show. And now, here’s five minutes of fun with Amy Crosby!
For photos and fun facts about Amy that aren't mentioned on the show, pop on over to www.herprocess.com and look for episode 37.
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Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Amy Crosby, of the band Shitting Glitter. Yes, you heard me right, Shitting Glitter. Her band was part of the LA music scene for years, and now she is firmly rooted in Long Beach (just south of LA), which she says is a very supportive community for artists of all genres.
As an artist who has been at it for years, Amy gives us insight into the incarnations of a musician and her band. How band mates have come and gone (not from her life, but from the band), and how she’s come to the conclusion that it’s best to play with professional musicians that she brings into her band, rather than people who she relates to every day.
As of late, Shitting Glitter was on a little break, and in that time Amy’s been painting. She’s gone from someone who had never painted to someone who’s painted over 200 paintings in two years, and who’s work is showing in a gallery!
And now, Amy’s back in the music scene, and her latest project, the Nasty Woman Concert Series, is happening this Saturday, July 8th! Amy opens up about the reason and the feelings behind the Nasty Woman Concert, and she talks about the importance, especially in the current political climate, of taking action. Like I said, the concert is happening this Saturday, July 8th in Long Beach, California. Wait until you hear the lineup…it sounds like it’s going to be an amazing show!
For photos and fun facts about Amy that aren't mentioned on the show, pop on over to www.herprocess.com and look for episode 37.
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It’s the Her Process Bonus Episode! This edition features comic book artist and author, Yumi Sakugawa. Just after recording episode 36, I asked Yumi to stick around and answer twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. Her answers were so unique and awesome that at some points, I actually had to force myself to move on and not dive into those answers. I mean, it’s a 5 minute micro-pod after all!
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Today I’m chatting with comic book artist and author, Yumi Sakugawa. I personally have several of Yumi’s books, including I Think I Am In Friend – Love With You, Your Illustrated Guide To Becoming One With The Universe, There Is No Right Way To Meditate, and her latest …The Little Book Of Life Hacks, How to Make Your Life Happier, Healthier, and More Beautiful.
And her comics! Yumi writes and draws feelings…feelings that we’ve all experienced. Her stories spring up around these deep truths, and I think that’s why, at least for me, once I started reading her work, I craved more. It’s like Yumi just gets me. :) She puts the human experience on paper. And in talking with her here on the show, and getting a glimpse into how she creates, I understand why her words and drawings evoke that sense of familiarity wrapped up in something that is just so magical.
We talk books, comics, zines, traditional publishing, self publishing, tools of the trade, inspiration, and really, so much more! I’m super excited to share with you, my chat with Yumi Sakugawa.
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This is a micro pod that’s like a 10-ish minute P.S. to Episode 35 with singer, songwriter, Shelley Segal. I ask Shelley twelve questions that I ask each of my guests, regardless of discipline. It’s fun to see how their answers differ, and how they don’t! Want more? Check out the photos and fun facts on Shelley's Ep. 35 page, at www.herprocess.com
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As artists, we can all agree that whatever we’re passionate about in life influences our work. It’s what our art is based on, really. Today's guest's story illustrates this point beautifully. I'm delighted to be chatting with singer, songwriter, Shelley Segal.
Now, a lot of us are taught not to talk about religion or politics in polite company. Well, one of those topics comes up in today’s episode. And I’m going to say a word now, that I’ll admit, as someone who was raised in the Christian faith, has always made me a little uncomfortable. The word is Atheism.
My guest today, has been called the “pin-up girl for the Atheist movement”. And I have to tell you, that her genuine caring for all people, just the love for humanity you can feel when you’re talking with her...well, I don't know what I expected exactly, or was taught to believe about Atheists. I will tell you that what I see in Shelley is the kind of person I hope I am.
Raised in a Jewish family, Shelley opens up about questioning certain beliefs, the journey to finding answers that resonated with her as a human being, and how these answers lead her to secularism. She shares how her search, and ultimately the community that she found, helped shape her music…well, a good chunk of it anyway. There’s so much more to her story, and so much more to her art.
During our chat, we also discuss how her career took shape, and the different genres which have influenced her many sounds. And, she explains Patreon to me, and why she and her fans love the Patreon experience she is able to create for them.
In opening up about her journey, Shelley illustrates a bit of her story through song. And oh, what songs she chose. You’ll just have to hear for yourself.
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Didn't get enough of Emmy Award Winner, Crystal Chappell last week? Want a couple more minutes of wit and wisdom from Crystal? Well, join us as she answers twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines!
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You know her from Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light, the Emmy award winning web series Venice, and so much more. I’m talking about Emmy Award winning actress, Crystal Chappell. And if it sounds like I use the word "Emmy" a lot in this intro, it's because this hard working lady has three of them! She acts, produces, directs, and I'm so grateful that she made the time to be on the podcast.
What you’re about to hear is a wonderful, caffeine fueled chat, where we cover a lot in a fairly short amount of time. We talk about how and why Crystal got into acting. She gives us a sense of how she approaches the craft and the characters she’s played. We cover her web series and how she’s been leading the way in the new media arena, and navigating the various pieces of that puzzle. And, we discuss her feature film, A Million Happy Nows, and so much more!
Go to www.herprocess.com to see behind the scenes photos of Crystal and check out some fun facts that we didn't talk about on the show!
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This week's micro podcast runs a little over fifteen minutes and features so many little gems from milliner, Shurie Southcott. The questions I'm asking Shurie in this episode pertain to artists of all disciplines. Think of this as a short and sweet P.S. to my full length chat with Shurie from last week.
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Today I’m chatting with milliner, Shurie Southcott. We start our conversation by discussing the history and the importance of hats through the decades, and we ponder how and when they fell out of fashion in most of the US (with the exception of the south), and Shurie tells us how she’s doing her part to usher hat wearing and the hat experience, and everything it represents, back into fashion.
She tells us how she became a milliner, where she gets her inspiration, and lets us in on what goes into the making of hats as far as the process, the fabrics and materials she uses, the different styles, how she charges for her art…and so much more! And she gives tips on how you can ease into becoming a hat person! And maybe even a hat maker!
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If you’re a regular listener, then today’s guest is going to be familiar to you. I’ve asked letterpress printer and calligrapher, Nariné Riley, from waaaay back in episode 29, to come back on the show. The last time she was on, I got so into talking about letterpress, that I didn’t ask her everything I wanted to know about calligraphy! She graciously accepted my invitation to come back on, and today we’re giving calligraphy the attention it deserves.
From friends commenting on her pretty handwriting, to taking it to the next level by taking a calligraphy class, to how she sensed progress starting to happen, Nariné takes us on her continuing journey in calligraphy.
She also explains the difference between traditional calligraphy and modern calligraphy, and tells us where the, super popular on Instagram, brush lettering fits in. She has the best hint as far as a tool for practicing your calligraphy, and she shares her online resources for materials, courses, and community. We talk about everything from developing your own style, to how to price your calligraphy services.
There’s so much good stuff here! So, I hope you’ll join me in welcoming back to Her Process, Nariné Riley. And, here we go!
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It's the Her Process bonus episode! Musician, Leah Capelle is back to answer twelve questions that I ask of all my guests. Think of this episode as a P.S. to episode 31, where Leah breaks down what it's like to be an artist in a rapidly changing music industry. If you missed it, you can catch up and see photos and fun facts about Leah at www.herprocess.com.
Today, Leah talks about those pre-show jitters, and why she appreciates them. She speaks honestly about creative and emotional block. And, we chat about wheat types of representation she thinks would be most valuable to her at this stage of her career. There's a lot of good stuff in this little 15ish minute episode. Enjoy!
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In this episode I’m chatting with musician, Leah Capelle.
I asked Leah about the importance of vocal training, and guys, I have to say, her answer was fascinating! You’ll want to hear this…it’s really cool and might change the way you listen to and look at your favorite vocalists.
Leah is an artist who is very business savvy. In fact, she’s studying the business and legal aspects of the music industry at USC to be able to help herself, and maybe even help others. Talk about a great left brain, right brain balance!
And I especially loved listening to Leah talk about her latest song, and how it really came together once she brought it to her band. She talks about the process of bringing it to life, and really illustrates the inner workings of a musician and her band.
We talk about the importance of doing a music video, and the importance of audio, audio visual, and social media for today’s artists.
And just how do musicians make money from their music these days? And what’s the future of the music industry? We ponder these things and so much more during this fun, and informative chat.
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Today's episode is a little follow up with hooper and performance artist, Morgan Jenkins. It's a fun fifteen minute micro podcast, where I ask Morgan twelve questions that apply to artists of all disciplines. If you missed Morgan on last week's full length episode, and want to see some photos and fun facts, pop on over to www.herprocess.com.
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Today I’m chatting with the Hoopie Awards 2017 Hooper of the Year, USA, Morgan Jenkins. Morgan gave me a quick hooping lesson before recording this episode, and it really got my blood pumping! I totally understand why hooping is called a movement meditation. During the show, Morgan explains exactly what that means, and she talks about ambient hooping as part of the flow arts.
It's so refreshing to talk to an artist who is all about being inclusive. Morgan is part of a hoop troupe called Hooptown Hotties, and their motto is “you can hoop with us.” Don't you just love that? Using her background as a camera assistant in the TV and film industry, Morgan and the Hooptown Hotties make amazing hooping videos. She shares a bit about the ladies’ video making process, choreography, and creative motivation. …And she tells us the route she recommends for learning hooping.
We also talk social media, and how Morgan, aka Miss Mojangles, has utilized it to further her hooping career, while remaining true to herself, even online.
I had so much fun talking with Morgan, and yes…now I totally want to pick up a hula hoop and go for it! And after listening to this episode, you will too! So without further ado, here is Miss Mojangles herself, Morgan Jenkins.
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This week's micro podcast runs a little over ten minutes and features letterpress printer and calligrapher, Nariné Riley. Nariné answers twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. These are the same questions I ask each of my guests. It's fun to listen to how their answers are different, and not so different!
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And now, here's a little bonus time with Nariné!
I'm so excited to introduce you to letterpress printer and calligrapher, Nariné Riley.
Nariné tells us how the love of writing cards, and making her own cards led to a career in stationery and the art of letterpress. She works with a machine from the 1880s, and explains just what goes into making all of the beautiful cards you’ll find in her online shop, The Grits.
Nariné has experience working in stationery and paper stores, which paper lovers and letter writers will definitely recognize. She fielded submissions from artists and makers, and now she’s the artist selling her product to shops. She shares a bit of her knowledge from both sides of the fence, and gives some tips on how to turn your art into a business.
And for all of you lovers of calligraphy, Nariné shares how she got her start doing calligraphy and how she’s incorporated it into her business.
The thing that stood out to me throughout my chat with Nariné is how much she has loved every step of the learning process in both of these arts, and how she continues to grow and savor the work and the time it all takes. That is real passion!
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It's the Her Process micro podcast! This particular episode is fifteen minutes in length, and features a little follow-up with comedic actress, Mhairi Morrison. On today's show, I'm asking Mhairi twelve questions that can apply to any artist, regardless of her discipline. If you missed Mhairi on last week's full length episode, and want to see some photos and fun facts, check out www.herprocess.com.
And now, please enjoy a little bonus time with actress, Mhairi Morrison!
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I'm so excited to be chatting with comedic actress, Mhairi Morrison. Mhairi, who incidentally, is Scottish/American, has worked extensively in mime, puppeteering, dance, clown, mask work, and has recently trained in performance capture. Talk about well rounded!
Mhairi has been in the U.S. for several years now, but prior to coming to L.A., she trained and worked in the U.K. and in France. We talked a bit about the differences in training and working there vs. training and working here in the states. As an American actor, the differences blew me away and really made me start to fantasize about what a career in the arts would look like outside of the U.S.
During our talk, Mhairi opened up about how she fell out of love with acting a few years ago. I know that a lot of you listening will be able to relate to her story. But don't worry, it has a happy ending! She shares how she fell back in love, and took charge of her career. And, how doing stand-up, and creating her own web series helped her reignite that passion.
So much good stuff!
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This week's micro podcast runs a little over ten minutes and features actress and writer, Catrina Del Re. I ask Catrina twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. Think of this as a short and sweet P.S. to Catrina's full length episode from last week.
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In the opening episode of the second year (what? year two!) of Her Process, I'm chatting with actor and writer, Catrina Del Re.
From modeling to Method to Meisner, to finding her way to a class at The Imagined Life here in Los Angeles, Catrina shares with us this acting technique that is so different from any traditional technique that I've ever heard of! No rehearsal, no writing, and it's all about empathy. We talk about how, as we evolve as humans, and as technology is evolving, so too is the craft of acting.
On the writing side, Catrina is working on a biopic that centers around an actor/director/producer who perished in a concentration camp. Her subject was a controversial person who has all but been written out of history. Catrina is determined to tell his story. She visited the camp with her husband, and shares with us some rather other worldly things that happened while they were there.
I had so much fun chatting with Catrina, and I just know you're going to enjoy hearing what this talented, spiritual, beautiful person has to say about life and art. So, without further ado, here is Catrina Del Re.
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This episode is a micro pod and runs just under ten minutes. Typically in my micro pods I ask my guests twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. A few of my guests have asked me how I'd answer some of these questions. So, I figure it's only fair for me to walk a mile in their shoes, or at least the shoes they wear when they come over to my house to chat with me! So, from the point of view of an actor who dabbles in writing and illustrating...and podcasting...I'm answering the twelve questions.
This is the last episode of 2016! The show will be back on January 5th with all new episodes. In the meantime, keep in touch with me on Instagram and Twitter @jobozarth! And find the show on Facebook at Facebook.com/HerProcess and Facebook.com/thejobozarth.
It's the Her Process Bonus Episode! Today I’m chatting with actor, writer, producer, and director, Kathryn Michelle. She’s back again this week to answer twelve questions that I ask of all my guests, regardless of what kind of art they practice. And since she is such a multifaceted artist, I’m betting a lot of us can identify with what she has to say. Want Kathryn’s backstory and to hear how this working mom gets it all done? Check her out on episode 24. And now, here’s my ten-ish minute chat with Kathryn Michelle.
This is a special edition of Her Process. We're talking NaNoWriMo! I asked my guest from episode seven, writer/director Sandra Payne, to come back on the show. Sandra has written for Wishbone, Barney and Friends, she's written short films, award winning web series and commercials. In episode seven she told us that participating in NaNoWriMo is how she completed her first novel. This process is something she's really passionate about. She's back on the show to share the ins and outs, and ways to approach this month of daily writing, along with hints and tips to keep you moving along. This episode is for all of you writers out there, and those thinking about writing!
I'm so happy to share this chat with my dear friend, Kathryn Michelle. I met Kathryn on a film set in upstate New York over a decade ago, and we've been friends ever since. This lady gets more done in a year than most people do in five!
She currently has four projects in the festival circuit, and she talks about the benefits and reasons why a filmmaker would go the festival route. We also talk about the many hats she wears, often at the same time, during her productions, and how the common theme of story carries across all mediums of art that she practices. Oh wait, did I forget to mention graphic design...because she does that, too! And yes, story plays a big part there as well.
Kathryn talks about the challenge of writing and why she started doing it in the first place, and I loved hearing about the inspiration behind the characters she creates, both as a writer and as an actress.
As you can imagine, with all that Kathryn does, we cover quite a lot of ground. You know, my conversation with Kathryn made me think...if you're someone with multiple interests, and talents, why limit yourself? Kathryn does it all, and she inspires me to dive in and do the same! So lets get to it! Here's my chat with my wonderfully awesome friend, Kathryn Michelle!
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This week's micro podcast runs just over fourteen minutes and features singer, songwriter, pianist, Leila Milki. I ask Leila twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. We're talking topics that we've all experienced, or will experience.
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In this episode, I'm chatting with singer, songwriter, pianist, Leila Milki. Leila began taking classical piano lessons at just four years of age. She pursued her studies under the practical and theoretical curriculum of the Royal Conservatory of Music. We talk a little bit about practical and theoretical study as they pertain to music, and why both are so valuable. Leila's had some of the most fascinating jobs doing what she loves... making music. If there are any musicians reading this who are looking for ways to make a living playing music, give this episode a listen! She's also working on completing her first album, and funded it by doing a month long Kickstarter campaign. Leila tells us about the preparation and execution of the campaign, what really got people motivated to contribute, and tells us which social media outlet helped her the most during the process.
Leila has a strong connection to her Lebanese heritage, and she talks about how that love informs her music. She performs in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. And, at the end of the show, Leila sits down at the piano and treats us to a piece from her upcoming album, sung in two of the afore mentioned languages. Listen to find out which two!
So, let's get to it! Here's my chat with Leila Milki.
In this week's micro podcast, I revisit pop artist, Drea. Drea was on the show last week for episode 22. She was so open and so candid. I just loved talking with her. This episode is a P.S. to Drea's full length episode. Today she answers twelve questions that can be asked of artists of any discipline. Now, here's eight more minutes with pop artist, Drea!
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I'm so excited to share my chat with pop artist, Drea. She takes us on her journey beginning with piano lessons taught by her mom starting at age 5, to performing in her dad's church, to being a hip hop and break dancer in London, to graduating with a degree in Women and Gender Studies, to releasing her debut album in July of 2016, entitled No Vacancy.
Drea's is a story of getting to the core of who she is as a person, of staying true to herself, of embracing herself as a sexual being, of being an independent woman making a life and a career as an artist in the city of Los Angeles.
During our conversation, Drea opens up about some of the things she's seen in her three years of working in the music industry in LA. She's got solid advice for women in the industry. And, she treats us to a beautiful, stripped down cover of the title track from her debut album!
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This episode features author, Camilla Ochlan. Camilla answers twelve questions that can be asked of artists of any discipline. It's interesting to hear how my guests answers to these questions vary, and how they don't.
Camilla's work ethic and sense of self discipline is so inspiring. In a little over nine minutes, you'll hear what makes her tick as an artist, and how she gets it all done, and believe me, she gets a lot done in a day! To find out more about that, listen to Camilla in Episode 21.
And now, with nine minutes of wisdom and motivation, here is Camilla Ochlan.
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This episode features actress and author, Bonita Gutierrez. Think of this micro pod as a PS to episode 21. Bonita answers twelve questions that apply to artists of all disciplines.
In this micro pod, which runs a little under nine minutes, Bonita will put a smile on your face. Her positive energy will reach out to you over the airwaves and make you just feel so happy to create!
If you need a quick pick-me-up, this is the episode for you!
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I'm excited to share a chat with not one, but two amazing artists! I'm talking with Camilla Ochlan and Bonita Gutierrez, authors of The Werewolf Whisperer series. These two ladies are talented and well rounded artists on their own, writing screenplays, acting, producing, writing other books, doing martial arts...I could keep going! Let's just say they have a lot going on, and without missing a beat on their separate projects, they manage to come together to write this urban fantasy series. It's action packed, it's funny, it's sad, it's dark, it's so many things. And so far they've published two novels in the series and two novellas, including the recently released Beast Out Of Hell.
Camilla and Bonita write a past and present timeline that is so seamlessly executed, I just had to ask what their secret was to accomplishing this feat! We also talked character, genre, publishing, getting started as a writer, writing as a team, solo projects, and so much more!
If you're a writer, or have ever even entertained the thought of writing, or if you just love books, this is the episode for you!
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This week's micro podcast runs a little under nine minutes and features magician, Lauren Cohen. I ask Lauren twelve questions that pertain to artists of all disciplines. So, there's a little something here for everyone.
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In this episode I have the privilege of chatting with magician, Lauren Cohen. It's a privilege because, A) She's a wonderful human being, and B) She's a lady magician, and you don't come across those very often. During our chat, we discuss why that is. Also, we talk about the fact that Lauren does close-up magic, which is even more of a rarity for women. Lauren shares how she goes about learning her tricks. She talks about reading her audience and dealing with hecklers. And, she shares her experience being a woman magician in what is predominantly a man's field. Some of her stories may surprise you!
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It's the Her Process Micro Pod, Episode 19.5! Think of it as a 15 minute P.S. to Episode 19 with singer/songwriter, and busker, Katie Ferrara. I ask Katie twelve questions that can be asked of any artist in any discipline. It's fun to see how my guests' answers differ, and how they don't!
If you haven't heard Katie's Episode 19 yet, you can pop on over to herprocess.com for links to listen. You'll also see photos of Katie and fun facts you won't hear on the podcast. Just a tip...listen to Episode 19 all the way through to the end and you'll hear Katie perform her song, Jackets, live from my living room! And, I have to tell you, the sound on the recording is pretty great!
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I'm chatting with singer/songwriter, Katie Ferrara. Katie is an introvert who found a way to connect with people through playing music...on the streets of LA. She has spend a lot of time over the last couple of years as a busker. During our chat she opens up about how she found empowerment through busking. And it's so interesting to hear her take on performing on stage in a venue (which she also does) vs. performing on the street. She talks about how she went from only performing solo to finding a love of collaboration. And, she opens up about something many of us can identify with...the conflict between pursuing a career and having kids and settling down. In fact, she's got a song about that very topic, which she plays for us at the end of the show!
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It's the Her Process micro podcast! This episode comes in at just under fifteen minutes, and features illustrator, Shelley Couvillion from episode 18.
Haven't heard episode 18 yet? Give it a listen, then go to herprocess.com to see some photos of Shelley and her art, and to read some fun facts that weren't on the podcast!
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This week's chat is with illustrator, Shelley Couvillion. Shelley was kind enough to welcome me into her home to record this episode.
It's always such a treat to see the home, and the studio of an artist you admire. Now, usually when I picture the home and work space of an illustrator or painter, I imagine a bit of a lovely mess of paint, brushes, maybe drop cloths, pencils, and discarded drafts of illustrations strewn about. Shelley's space is absolutely lovely, but it is far from that artsy mess that I imagined. It's clean, neat, and everything has its place. She has a few of her own pieces tastefully hung, and no...there are no discarded sketches covering the floor. And, she manages to keep her space in working order with a two month old baby! How does she do it? She reveals her secret during our chat! ;)
As mentioned, in this episode we discuss the main action Shelley employs for keeping a clean work space. Shelley also tells us a bit about how she's developed her illustrative style, and how it has evolved in the course of going from drawing for comic books to illustrating children's books, and she explains the processes of both. She touches on the role motherhood plays in the projects she chooses to work on, as well as the types of illustrations she is creating these days.
Shelley's illustrations are, in my opinion, the perfect combination of dreamy and down to earth, much like the lovely Shelley herself! Give this episode a listen, and you'll hear what I mean!
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The 10 minute micro pod is back!
I'm happy to welcome back actress, April Bowlby. April is answering twelve questions that can apply to artists of any discipline.
There's plenty of humor and wisdom packed into this ten minute show! I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed recording it!
If you missed April on episode 17, give it a listen! And if you missed April's photos and the fun facts that are on the web site only, head on over to herprocess.com.
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This week's chat is with my dear friend, actress, April Bowlby. April and I met over a decade ago (wow, has it been that long?) in a scene study class. You might know her from her role as Alan's longtime girlfriend, Kandi, on Two and a Half Men. Or, you may recognize her as Stacy from six seasons of Drop Dead Diva. She's also starred in such films as From Prada to Nada, The Slammin' Salmon, and more.
In this episode we talk about acting technique, and how auditioning for a part and actually playing the part on set are two different things entirely. April shares how she prepares for auditions. She lets us in on how she presents herself when she's in the room reading for producers, and how she faces challenges on set. We talk about what it's like for a trained, working actress to be in such a rapidly changing field. We also touch on the subject of typecasting. There's so much good stuff in this conversation, but what I want you guys to know is that April has brought life to characters (like Kandi) who could otherwise easily be dismissed as the beautiful airhead. She has made these characters interesting, and has given them hearts and souls. Yes, she's made us laugh, but she's also made us care for these characters. And that, my friends, takes smarts.
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There are questions that can apply to any artist, regardless of her discipline. Those are the questions I'm asking on the micro pod, twelve of them, to be exact. It'll be interesting to hear how the answers to these same questions vary...or don't.
I am so excited to present the first Her Process Bonus Podcast! It's a micro pod (this particular one is only ten minutes in length) featuring a little follow-up with the artist from the previous full length episode.
This week's bonus episode features singer/songwriter, Jaden LaRue.
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This week's chat is with singer/songwriter, Jaden LaRue. I believe we first connected via Instagram. I saw that she had videos of herself playing music live on her feed, so I clicked play and I was hooked.
In this episode, we talk about human connection, something that is really important to how Jaden creates, and where and how she chooses to share her music. She's the founder of Silverlake Sessions, which brings together artists from LA and beyond to gather once a month and share their art in an intimate setting, where strangers become friends. The shows are secret, and you've got to get on the mailing list to have the chance to attend. More on that later...
Jaden also shares her experience of recording an album, and what she's learned from that process. And we talk touring, song writing, and so much more.
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This week's chat is with graphic designer, Victoria Vu, of Paper and Type. Before we dive in, I want to mention that Victoria has also had a career in architectural design. For today, we're talking about her life in graphic design, but I do think it will be of worth to the listener to know of Victoria's background in architecture. I believe that these two fields require both creative work and precision work, and people who's brains naturally function in both of those planes, in my opinion, are so interesting. You can clearly hear both influences in the conversation!
In this episode, Victoria tells us about her first taste of the graphic design business at the age of seven. She shares the events surrounding her transition from architectural design to graphic design. And, she walks us through the process of operating her own petite graphic design company.
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This week's chat is with Sanae Robinson Guerin. Sanae is a painter and stained glass artist. Sanae has been painting since way back in...2014. Yes, you read that right. 2014! And in that short amount of time, she's shown in over a dozen galleries. In fact, the first time one of her paintings was in a gallery was only around a month and a half after she started painting! I asked Sanae about her experience with these gallery shows, and she told me that she can't believe she had the hubris to enter her paintings in these shows. She didn't really know the ins and outs of the art world. She would hear of a show that had a topic that she happened to have painted, so she submitted. Now that I've gotten to know her a bit, I don't think it's hubris as much as it is the innocence of not knowing. It's like the fearlessness that we have as kids. What a gift to have had that as an adult, even if it was just there long enough to have that initial positive experience of entering new, "unproven" work in shows!
Sanae also talks about the importance of having a daily practice, and tells us a bit about what goes into making stained glass art. And, she shares the impact her mother has had, and will always have, on her art.
I'm so excited for you to hear more about Sanae, and the amazing story about how she started painting! So, here we go! I hope you enjoy my chat with artist, Sanae Robinson Guerin.
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This week's chat is with Bari J. Ackerman, of Bari J. Designs. Bari designs art for products, and during our conversation she tells us exactly what that entails. As you're about to hear, Bari is the ultimate self-starter and self motivator, and her can-do attitude is infectious! In this episode, she talks about how she went from making handbags to sell at local boutiques, to selling on Etsy, where she found the market to be a bit saturated, and how the need to differentiate herself on there led her to design her own fabric. She shares how she took the leap from designing on the computer to painting, and we discuss the role social media, specifically Instagram, plays in her business and sales.
Bari was kind enough to squeeze me into her busy schedule on a recent trip to Los Angeles from her home in Scottsdale, Arizona, and I can't tell you how excited I was to talk with her. And I'm even more excited for you to hear what Bari had to say.
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This week's chat is with Lisa Jey Davis. Lisa Jey is an award winning writer. She's a blogger, vlogger, and a painter. She's a Huffington Post and livestrong.com contributer. Her memoir, "Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood - My Zany Years Spent Working in Tinsel Town" became the #1 Best-Selling New Release on Amazon in its category. Lisa Jey is also a fitness and women's health professional and the author of "Ahhhhhh...Haaaaaa Moments with Ms. Cheevious", which is a yoga routine in an e-book. And she's got the upcoming "Getting Over Your Ovaries - How To Make The Change Of Life Your Bitch", which is a witty survival guide for women approaching 40 (or older) dealing with their own life change, or those witnessing it first-hand.
In this episode, we talk about how book publishing has changed in recent years, about the rise of self-publishing, and Lisa Jey shares her own self-publishing experience. She discusses what it's like to be an artist and a mother and how she had to separate who she was as a mom and who she was as an artist while writing and releasing Ms. Cheevious in Hollywood. She also talks about how blogging has helped her writing career. Oh! And I can't forget to tell you about her paintings, which you have to see! I'll provide a link in the show notes, along with photos, and fun facts over at herprocess.com.
This week I'm talking with artist, Nancy Mungcal. I first "virtually" met Nancy around five years ago, when I happened upon her Etsy shop, Pretty Little Thieves. I had an illustration shop on Etsy at the time, and I loved to browse the shops and see what other artists were up to, especially local artists. When I saw Pretty Little Thieves I stopped dead in my tracks. Here were these paintings of girls who looked like they were feeling every emotion I've ever felt, as a female and as a human being. At some point I was having an issue with printing artwork for my shop and I messaged Nancy, via Etsy, to ask what printer she used. As you'll hear in our chat, prints aren't really her thing, but she was kind enough to write back. From that little exchange, a friendship was born.
In this episode, Nancy talks about taking the leap into making art her full time career. Her method of making this happen might surprise you. We talk about her creative process, and I was inspired by Nancy to just use what I already have - what's in my possession right now - to start creating. There's no need to wait until you can go out and buy, or order, that perfect pen or that specific weight of paper. Just make something already! Nancy talks about going from having piles of sketch books filled with her drawing and paintings that were for her eyes only, to becoming an artist with a website, an online shop, a social media presence, and who shows at galleries.
And, I'm reminded that Nancy still does not love to talk about herself. So with that, here's a caffeinated chat with my friend, artist, Nancy Mungcal.
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This week's chat is with comedy writer, Brandy Barber. Now, I don't know that "comedy writer" really says it all. Brandy has written for the hit TVLand sitcom Younger, Amy Poehler's Difficult People, MTV2's Girl Code, and much more. But her path to this place in her career has taken many twists and turns, from higher education, to performing on a Herald team at UCB New York,to directing and developing her own solo show, Bad Bride, which ran for nine months at UCB New York, and toured to iO West, UCB LA, Improv Boston, and even London. She produced and performed in a monthly downtown comedy variety show called The Kissing Booth, which played to sold out crowds during its two year run. She's acted in several award winning web series. She's had original essays published. She's written features for BUST, Glamour, Playgirl, and Time Out New York...I could keep going, but you get the point.
For Brandy, what started out as a desire to become an actor, led to many creative incarnations. And what I learned from Brandy's journey is that sometimes what you think you want isn't really what you need. You don't have to hang on to what isn't working. You don't need to make anyone happy, but yourself. And, the only person who should give you permission to do anything...is you.
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This week on Her Process, I'm chatting with community artist, Lois Keller. Lois's journey as an artist has taken her from working on backdrops for the Cincinnati Opera, to working on murals with kids, to writing and illustrating a book for her daughters, to working on a portrait series that you just have to see to believe!
In this episode, Lois talks about the aforementioned portrait series, The Trader Joe's Feminist Bags. She touches on the importance of learning different artistic techniques so that you have the tools to express yourself, and the importance of creating your own space for making and finishing work. She talks about how her mom's battle with Alzheimer's affects her art, and how the roles of caregiver to her mom and her kids, have influenced and inspired pieces and projects. And, she tells us what it means to be a community artist.
Talking with Lois reminded me of why I started making art in the first place, way back when I was a little girl. I did it because I loved it. Because something inside me needed to do it. Because the doing and the making of art made me happy. It isn't really about the end result, or even where the art ends up. It's all about the good that art can do, and it's about the process. Thank you for the reminder, Lois.
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This week's chat is with actor/producer, Stephanie Thorpe. Stephanie knew that she wanted to act, write, and produce for as long as she can remember. Her love of creating characters and telling stories led her to act and produce on stage and on the screen. By remaining true to herself, and her eight year old Lord of The Rings and Dune reading self, Stephanie has been able to combine her passion for sci-fi and fantasy along with her love of acting and production, to create quite a stir in the new media community, and beyond. She has performed in over a dozen of Shakespeare's plays, has created over 150 episodes of original narrative content for the web, and has been a panelist/guest speaker more than 25 times at various conventions. If you ask me, that's a well rounded individual!
In this episode, Stephanie gives valuable audition tips, speaking as someone who's been on both sides of the auditioning process. She talks about the importance of social media for today's artists. We go back to her biggest influences in childhood and see how they've carried through today to land her as an influencer in both the geek and new media communities, by combining everything she loves.
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In this episode of Her Process, I'm chatting with writer and director, Sandra Payne. Sandra began her writing career working on Wishbone and Barney and Friends...yes, that Barney. She has written short films, award winning web series, and commercials.
Some fun facts about Sandra: When she lived in Indonesia, her family rescued a hornbill and he used to follow them around camp, honking for them. He was given to the Jakarta zoo when her parents left the country to move back to the United States. She is an Alaskan State Fair champion apple pie baker. When she was eleven, she won a purple ribbon! Sandra has been to six of the seven continents. She's got her eye on Antarctica to round out her collection. She's jumped out of an airplane. Twice. And, she is a tea aficionado. She's attended the World Tea Expo. Twice.
During our chat, we talk about Sandra's journey back to writing after losing confidence in her ability at a pretty pivotal age. We talk a bit about how, and why she entered into the world of directing. She shares what motivated her to finally write that novel. And, let me tell you, after hearing her talk about this, you're going to feel motivated to do that thing that you've been putting off, or waiting for the perfect time to start working on.
So, pour yourself a cup of tea (or coffee). Here is Sandra Payne.
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The last time we chatted (episode five), Heather said something that I just couldn't get off my mind. That something was that she went to college, got a job in the field in which she studied, and was sad. Something was missing. On the advice of a friend, Heather tried her hand at stand-up comedy, and eventually acting and improv. She found the thing that had been missing from her life. So, as an adult, Heather started over.
In this episode, Heather gives great advice for beginners of all ages. She tells some encouraging stories about things that happened along her path that let her know she was going in the right direction. I think it's important to note that things didn't fall into her lap, she was constantly studying and working so that when opportunity arose, she was prepared. Heather also talks about the truths of the process to becoming a working actor; she lays out what performers need to know about coming from a small market to a larger market. And we hear what it's like, as an adult, to take improv classes with eighteen year old kids who are just starting out in the industry.
I'm so grateful to Heather for coming back on the show and sharing her experience with us. There are so many people out there who don't make their passions their life's work. Most of us, probably. I hope Heather's story reaches at least one person who needs that bit of encouragement to get out there and shake things up.
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In this episode of Her Process, I'm chatting with actor, improviser, and comedian, Heather Horton. Heather started her stage career at the tender age of three, as a dancer. She continued to shine on stage as a comedian. That parlayed into a career as an actor and improviser. Heather didn't always know she wanted to be an actor. In fact, there was quite a gap between her time on stage as a dancer and her time on stage as a comedian...and all the rest. More on that in a future episode, which as they say, is coming soon.
During this interview, Heather talks about how she came to the field of acting. We discuss the ever evolving improv schools here in Los Angeles. We talk about her love for stand-up comedy. And, Heather shares a story about why a recent national commercial she shot was pulled after just eleven days of being on air, and what that experience was like for her.
Heather is so funny and so down to earth. And, she is probably the most improv/sketch-knowledgeable person I've ever met. Talking with her really makes me want to dive back into improv class just so I can be as witty as she is. Give this episode a listen, and you'll hear what I mean.
This week's chat is with voice actor, Kay Bess. Kay has been in the voice over business since the 1990's, and when you listen to this episode you'll hear not just a beautiful voice, you'll also hear the grace, wisdom, and heart behind that voice which has kept Kay working in a profession she loves for over two decades.
In this episode of Her Process, Kay and I discuss what's behind the voices that book the work, different genres of voice acting, and how she feels about the fact that many areas of voice acting are still male dominated. We talk about the "up-speak" and "vocal fry" trends, about a very personal post she wrote on her blog, and how, in putting the truth out there, we are able to help one another not to feel so alone.
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In this episode, I have the good fortune to be able to chat with Chelsea Green. She currently lives in Cairo, Egypt, so it was a thrill to be able to snag a bit of her time during her visit home to Southern California.
In addition to performing as a soloist and a chamber musician, Chelsea teaches music history, introductory ethnomusicology, music theory, and guitar performance at the American University in Cairo. She also directs the AUC Guitar Ensemble.
During this interview we talk about the concept of 'play' vs 'practice', as we dive into Chelsea's paper, entitled Permission to Play: Obstacles and Open Spaces in Music.She talks a bit about how she came to classical guitar, how she knows that the classical guitar is her instrument, and we get a glimpse into what guitar performance is like from the point of view of the musician.
If you've ever experienced stagnation and procrastination in the practice of your craft, this episode will open up a way of thinking that will get you over that hump.
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In this episode of Her Process, I'm chatting with actor and producer, Tanya Ihnen. Tanya has a range of experience from performing on stage to working in the web space, where she's carved out quite a nice niche for herself.
In recent years it seems that if you want to work in the entertainment industry, you have to make your own work. If that's the case, then Tanya is ahead of the game. She's been producing and acting in web series since, well...before most people really even knew what web series were!
In this interview, we talk about her acting career, her training, what it's like to work in the same business as the love of your life...and by same business, I mean what it's like to run a production company with this person, and have him as your director on set. And we talk about Tanya's love for the web space.
If you ever feel unmotivated and need a kick in the pants, this episode, with this do-it-all lady, is the one to listen to!
In Episode 1 of Her Process, I chat with award winning writer director, Tina Cesa Ward. Tina, along with Susan Miller, won the first ever Writers Guild of America Award for Original New Media for her hit indie drama series "Anyone But Me". Tina gives us a little insight into how she's always writing, even when she's not writing. We talk about the different hats she wears on her web series productions, how she creates characters, and we discuss labels people find themselves saddled with in the entertainment industry. She also answers the question, "To improvise, or not to improvise?"
On Her Process, I get to chat with female artists - writers, actors, directors, painters, musicians, and more - about how they do what they do, and why they do it. This is a show about the artistic process. We talk about inspiration, implementation, and everything in between. Hosted by Jo Bozarth. Show notes & extras: www.herprocess.com.