The Myth of Making It

Surprise, surprise! Halloween is around the corner, so I am bringing you a bonus special with indie apparel designer Stephanie Schultz of Silversark while the Myth of Making It Podcast undergoes a creative makeover! Get ready to nerd out about vampires, revenants, history and more and listen to her creative process in planning a kick-ass costume ball. Get tickets to Revenants: A Vampire Ball hereCheck out Silversark hereFollow Silversark on IG @silversarkofficial Additional music used in this episode: Before Dawn by Audionautix Sound effects by PixabayRecorded interview: August 2024

Today I am joined by guest artist L Faunt talking about everyone's favorite subject, capitalism! On the table today:Craving anti-capitalist values as an artist/creative while navigating the reality of paying the billsBeing a Queer/LGBTQIA+ CreativeThe importance of representation & the pressures of navigating social media...and more!Mentioned in this episode:Easy Sleep No MoreNo ProsceniumAlexis P. MorganConnect with L Faunt:L Faunt's websiteSocials: @llfaunt (IG + Bluesky) Mailing list

The holidays can be chaotic and bring about a lot of burnout on a NORMAL year, but this year, if you're really feeling down, this episode is for you. Join me as I walk through scenarios you might encounter and encourage you to build boundaries and community. This episode features a segment from Episode 5 w/ artist L Faunt, so if you enjoyed what they had to say, definitely go and listen to the full conversation and check out all their links!

In this episode, I sit down with the multitalented guest artist Leah Rose Orleans AKA Stahr Power from Tiny Girl Big Show and chat about finding balance, wearing multiple business hats, staying true to yourself as a performer and owning your creative process. This guest episode is a complimentary follow up to episode 2, Be Your Own Patron, so make sure to listen to both to get the full effect. Audio clip credit linkback: @TinyGirlBigShow on Tiktok Books mentioned: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield You Are (A Comedy) Special by Maria BamfordBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski Leah's links: Tiny Girl Big Show WebsiteFitness CoachingInstagramTiktok

What does it mean to be your own patron? Where do we draw the line between artist and business owner? How can we protect our creative spark while also making a living? Links:Law & Order has Always Been a Second Home for Broadway PerformersArtistpreneur Brainstorming Sessions

Pull up a chair and listen as I chat with Alex and Anna from Chicago Artist Guide on all things Chicago- from theatre, diversity, film, and the 1996 Chicago Bulls. Connect with Anna: anna@chicagoartistguide.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/annaschutz/Connect with Alex: alexandriamoorman@gmail.comIG: @alexandriaalysemVisit Chicago Artist Guide: https://www.chicagoartistguide.orgVisit FACETS:https://facets.org

Welcome to the Myth of Making It! Take a few minutes to learn what it's all about, what to expect, and what's coming this year.