IN BTWN ARTIST

This is the final episode for Season 1 of the IN BTWN ARTIST. Host Stephanie Brown is interviewed by Sierra King, an artist, archivist, and curator. Stephanie Brown is an artist whose work explores identity formation among people of African descent. She draws from her Jamaican heritage and South Florida upbringing, incorporating historical research into her art. Stephanie has exhibited at spaces such as The Other Art Fair LA, Swan Coach House Gallery, Black Art in America, ADAMA, and Prizm during Miami Art Basel. She holds art degrees from SCAD and the University of Michigan. Additionally, she produces and hosts the podcast IN BTWN ARTIST and co-founded The Comic Workshop with her husband Phillip Fleming to promote storytelling through comics. Previously, Stephanie served as Executive Director of Atlanta’s ADAMA and has spoken at events like LXD Con, College Arts Association, the 1-54 Art Fair in Marrakesh, and several schools. Her recognitions include the Essere Special Fellowship in Italy, the Emory Arts and Social Justice Fellowship, ARC’s CCD program, and being a semi-finalist for the 2025 Visual Art Research Fulbright. This episode examines her work in art, education, and advocacy. For those inspired by Stephanie’s journey and seeking to connect with her please visit her online at www.stephaniebphotos.com and follow on Instagram at @createdbrown and @stephaniesquared_ Season 2 of the IN BTWN ARTIST is planned to be filmed this Fall (funding pending) and premiere in Spring 2026. This final episode features a new set up and videography style. Share your thoughts in the comments and what careers you anticipate for Season 2. Thank you for supporting the podcast! _______________ An ‘In Between Artist’ is someone just 5–10 or even 15 steps ahead of you. Someone on a similar journey and path you seek to be on. Someone not so far ahead that they can relate to where you are and provide meaningful and fresh insight. The IN BTWN ARTIST podcast features honest and accessible conversations with guest artists. Your host, interdisciplinary artist Stephanie Brown, invites other creatives to share their personal journeys while highlighting practical and actionable insight on creative entrepreneurship for all to learn from. We’ll talk about money, navigating obstacles, battling patience, building networks and more! This podcast is designed to help aspiring, active, and dormant artists alike kickstart, revamp, or endure their art and design careers. Learn more online: www.stephaniesquared.com Episode Intro Music: Cheap (Prod. by SaxLoveMoney) By King Cooley ‪@KingCooley‬ Episode Outro Music: Luna Moth (Prod. by SaxLoveMoney) By King Cooley ‪@KingCooley‬ Editing By Kamryn Harris w/ Ryn Productions

Shane Darwent is an interdisciplinary artist whose practice mines the commercial vernacular that lines American roadways to inform experimental photographic works, large-scale sculpture, and site-responsive installations. Within a landscape designed to overwhelm, Darwent’s practice seeks out a redacted formalism in order to meditate on the transitional nature of these spaces and the shape-shifting economic constructs of which they are a part. Exhibiting internationally, Darwent has been an Artist-in-Residence at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art, Ragdale, the Ucross Foundation, and the Jentel Artist Residency Program, as well as a Core Fellow at Penland School of Crafts. He holds an MFA from the University of Michigan (2017) and a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art (2005). Darwent’s work is included in the publication 100 Sculptors of Tomorrow, by Thames & Hudson (2019). His solo exhibitions include Sun Smoke, Spencer Brownstone Gallery, New York City (2021); Plaza Park, Boise State University (2019); The Setting Stone, University of Tulsa (2019); and Suburban Psalm, Spring Break Art Show, NYC (2018). He was an artist-in-residence at the Tulsa Artist Fellowship in Tulsa, OK (2018–2023). For those inspired by Shane’s journey and seeking to connect with him please visit him online at www.shanedarwent.com and follow on Instagram at @shanedarwent

In this episode, we interview Anastasia Magloire Williams, an award-winning illustrator, writer and graphic designer with a lifelong passion for storytelling based in Clearwater, Florida. Using various styles and vibrant colors, her mission is to elevate unsung histories that reflect the beautiful, diverse world we all share. She has illustrated over 20 titles in children's literature, and her work has been featured in gaming and television. Anastasia is represented by Alex Gehringer at The Bright Agency and you can find several books she has illustrated in a bookstore near you! Special shout out to Anastasia’s local booksellers and advocates for literacy: Cultured Books, Back in the Day Books, and Tombolo Books! For those inspired by Anastasia Magloire Williams story and seeking to connect with her, please visit her online at https://www.anadraws.com and follow her on social and find her books via her linktree https://linktr.ee/anadraws Photo Credit: © Élan Vital Visuals _______________ An ‘In Between Artist’ is someone just 5–10 or even 15 steps ahead of you. Someone on a similar journey and path you seek to be on. Someone not so far ahead that they can relate to where you are and provide meaningful and fresh insight. The IN BTWN ARTIST podcast features honest and accessible conversations with guest artists. Your host, interdisciplinary artist Stephanie Brown, invites other creatives to share their personal journeys while highlighting practical and actionable insight on creative entrepreneurship for all to learn from. We’ll talk about money, navigating obstacles, battling patience, building networks and more! This podcast is designed to help aspiring, active, and dormant artists alike kickstart, revamp, or endure their art and design careers. Learn more online: www.stephaniesquared.com Episode Intro Music: Cheap (Prod. by SaxLoveMoney) By King Cooley ‪@KingCooley‬ Episode Outro Music: Luna Moth (Prod. by SaxLoveMoney) By King Cooley ‪@KingCooley‬ Editing By Pamela Kirkland

In this episode, we interview Adana Tillman, a textile/fiber artist from Akron, Ohio and actively based in Atlanta, GA.  Adana’s artistic journey is one of nostalgia and a testament to the benefits of leaning into what you love. Adana grew up sewing alongside her mother from the age of 5. As an adult in a new city, she serendipitously ventured out into the art industry to transform her natural passions and applied skills into a thriving art career that is surely on its way! Adana’s positive energy, love for learning, and dedication to her art practice is contagious. Listen to learn how she’s leveraged all of this and more to build a career of her dreams. For those inspired by Adana’s story and seeking to connect with her, please visit her online at www.adanatillman.com and follow on Instagram at @adanatillman

Dr. Arshley Emile is a Haitian-American director and award-winning cinematographer with a prolific career spanning only 8 years. After not being accepted into a screenwriting degree program, Dr. Emile pursued a degree in English literature instead. His passion and calling for filmmaking eventually resurfaced, leading him to establish a rich career in the industry while concurrently teaching middle school English. Today, Dr. Emile is a full-time creator who has earned selections at numerous film festivals. He won Best Documentary for 2022 at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and also received the award for Best Documentary at the Atlanta Film Festival, showcasing his exceptional talent despite his relatively short tenure in the field. Most recently, Dr. Emile directed his first feature-length film about the life of Eric Garner, which is currently in post-production. Timberhouse Films, led by Dr. Emile, focuses primarily on portraying the Black and Brown community in a positive light, aiming to dispel negative racial narratives historically perpetuated by the media and the public. For those inspired by Arshley’s story and seeking to connect with him, please visit him online at www.timberhousefilms.com and follow on Instagram at @timberhousefilms @dr.arshleyemile

In this episode, we interview Katrina "Cooley" Lenzly - Music Artist, Creative Director and Owner of ELEV8ED USC. Katrina is the ultimate storyteller and a multi-hyphenate well beyond her years. From a young age, Katrina engaged in sketching, writing, and studying CD album booklets, carving a career trajectory influenced by her mother's guidance while discovering her own unique creative identity. Katrina's professional journey includes roles such as Junior Designer, Graphic Designer, Art Director, and Senior Art Director. Her narrative exemplifies a dedicated professional who invested the early years of her career in acquiring skills efficiently, leading to flexibility and financial stability by her 30s. Concurrently, Katrina has maintained a dynamic music career, emphasizing her commitment to her creative pursuits and personal well-being. For those inspired by Katrina’s story and seeking to connect with her, please visit her online at www.seecooleyplay.com and follow on Instagram at @kingcooleyofficial.

In this episode, we interview Audrey Pray Jr., Designer and Founder of A2 Collective. Audrey operates bi-nationally from the DMV area and Lima, Peru. Audrey, a graduate of SCAD (Class of 2014), shares her professional journey from college into her creative career. She details her self-discovery through an internship with Viacom Summer Associates Program (Nickelodeon) and how she successfully pitched herself for design roles at International House and other organizations that supported her eight-year career in NYC before relocating to Lima, Peru. Currently, Audrey is the owner and operator of A2 Collective. Organizations in need of design or strategy services can collaborate with their international team of freelance creatives. Additionally, artists interested in joining the community that Audrey is fostering can explore membership opportunities. More information is available at https://www.thea2collective.com/ If Audrey's story resonates with you and you wish to connect with her as a potential mentor, please reach out to her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyprayjr/

A podcast focused on sustainable creative careers, hosted by Stephanie Brown. The In-Between Artist podcast includes conversations with early career artists, providing relatable insights. Guests discuss their experiences with money, obstacles, patience, networking, and more, offering practical advice for aspiring, active, and dormant artists to advance their careers. Stephanie Brown utilizes her knowledge in arts entrepreneurship in every episode, making the podcast a useful resource for all creatives. Each interview explores the personal stories and professional paths of the guests, addressing the challenges and successes they have encountered. The podcast also examines how artists balance their creative goals with financial stability, highlighting strategies for managing income streams and expenses while maintaining their artistic vision. Listeners can expect discussions on the importance of patience and perseverance when facing setbacks, emphasizing that success in the arts is a long-term process rather than an immediate achievement. Whether starting out, actively pursuing a career, or taking a break, In-Between Artist provides actionable tips and support to help navigate the complexities of a sustainable creative career.