It’s notoriously difficult to pursue art as a career, but plenty of people do. Their stories might surprise you. They might also help you decide whether you will be most happy pursuing your art as a career, a side hustle, or a hobby. (Artistic Careers is a rebrand of the Entrepreneurs & Artists podcast.)
Episodes
Jul 5, 2023
Jul 5, 2023
40 min
Mike Drucker is an eight time Emmy-nominated writer and comedian living in New York. He's written for The Tonight Show, Bill Nye Saves the World, and Adam Ruins Everything, as well as serving as head writer and executive producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
Mike stopped by the podcast this week to chat about life as a stand-up comedian in New York, how to get better (instead of giving up) when you have a rough night, the importance of sharing and getting feedback on a first draft, and his choice to embrace kindness in his comedy.
Mike Drucker Substack: https://mikedrucker.substack.com/
Mike Drucker on Twitter: http://twitter.com/mikedrucker
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Jun 29, 2023
Jun 29, 2023
46 min
Young Vo is an animator, illustrator, and author. His children's book Gibberish is an insightful and moving story about a young boy named Dat who moves to the United States and really struggles, because everything around him sounds like gibberish.
In this episode, we talked about Young's experience as a children's book author, how he landed his first book deal with Arthur Levine (the U.S. editor of the Harry Potter series), the importance of being teachable and seeking out feedback, and much more.
Young Vo: http://www.youngvoart.com/
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
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Jun 21, 2023
Jun 21, 2023
45 min
Emma Snyder, owner of The Ivy Bookshop and Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore, joined me this week to discuss her surprising journey to entrepreneurship, her earliest memories with books, how books can build connection and community, the brilliance of a great architectural design, and the feelings of empowerment that arise from learning to ask for help.
Writers and authors: Emma also threw in some tips for ways you can build connections with indy bookstores in your community.
The Ivy Bookshop: https://www.theivybookshop.com/
Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore: https://www.birdinhandcafe.com/
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This show is hosted by Tiffany Aurora: https://tiffanyaurora.com
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Jun 15, 2023
Jun 15, 2023
50 min
Aaron P. Dworkin is a poet, performing artist, social entrepreneur, author, filmmaker, philanthropist, 2005 MacArthur Fellow, and former dean and current Professor of Arts Leadership & Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan's School of Music, Theatre & Dance.
On this episode, Aaron discussed reckoning with imposter syndrome, using the Lottery Test and Death Test to decide how to spend your time, questions to ask yourself when deciding whether to pursue your art as a full-time career, the importance of being an active participant in the dissemination of your own work, and the process he went through to create his latest collection of poetry, The Poetjournalist.
Aaron Dworkin: https://www.aarondworkin.com/
Purchase your copy of The Poetjournalist: https://www.amazon.com/Poetjournalist-Aaron-P-Dworkin/dp/1662938373
Arts Engines with Aaron Dworkin: https://artsengines.org/
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May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023
46 min
Elana Fishbein, a NYC-based improv performer, instructor, and executive coach, discusses finding her career path at 15, using improv to become a better speaker and communicator, the importance of psychological safety, and building a personal board of directors.
Elana Fishbein: https://www.elanafishbein.com/
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May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023
45 min
Aikta Suri and Misty Dhillon, co-founders of Transformative Travel, discuss living on the edge of a Tiger reserve, how to approach travel so it can become a tool for transformation in your life, and tips for keeping your relationship strong when you run a business with your partner.
Transformative Travel: https://transformativetravel.ltd/
Schedule a Complimentary Consultation for a personal or business trip: https://transformativetravel.ltd/contact/
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Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
44 min
Jeremy Moore discusses his journey to becoming the executive pastry chef at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino, the components needed to create an interesting dish, how to provide useful feedback, the best items to invest in for your home kitchen, and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Chef Jeremy Moore portfolio: https://chefjeremymoore.com/
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Mar 20, 2023
Mar 20, 2023
48 min
Rob Grabow, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker, discusses his new film The Year of the Dog, the similarities between launching a startup and making a movie, what drives us as creatives, and helpful strategies for noticing when you need to slow down.
The Year of the Dog movie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7F9MLLX
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Artistic Careers
It’s notoriously difficult to pursue art as a career, but plenty of people do. Their stories might surprise you. They might also help you decide whether you will be most happy pursuing your art as a career, a side hustle, or a hobby.
Artistic Careers is a rebrand of the Entrepreneurs & Artists podcast.