Blissfully Aware

Jun 23 2020 24 ep. 34 mins 1

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A limited series audio magazine exploring creativity and rooting into purpose even when we’re out on a limb. Featuring stories from creative minds including visual storytellers, music artists, writers, and curators diving into the ebbs and flows of their creative process.

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#23 Art As Activism

Jun 23 2020 57 mins

The status quo says only some media creators are artists. That resources are scarce. Today, a story from Leslie Askew about her birth as an artist. Her storytelling has taken her from CNN to independent documentary film.

#22 Between Fiction and Documentary

Jun 01 2020 35 mins

Sometimes people get a degree in something and then realize they’re no good at it, or it’s just not for them. Well, Melissa Schriek’s returning to that fork in the road at the start of her career and we dive into how documentary work shaped her creative vision.

#21 The Talent Whisperer

May 19 2020 29 mins

Hi, this isn’t Entourage. Brianne Almeida paints a sound picture of her life as an agent — conference calls before coffee and all.

#20 Pursuit Of Happiness

May 05 2020 43 mins

Ioana talks with her career coach Justine Clay about building a creative business and thinking like a CEO, even if you’re a company of one.

#19 Art And Commerce

Apr 14 2020 29 mins

We hang out with Jonathon Kambouris and talk about what it’s like to bring his creative vision to campaign photos that brands commission from him. Sometimes it involves foam coring off his set.

#18 Be Kind for Real

Mar 31 2020 58 mins

A story about Daniela Groza, an artist and taxi driver in New York City rising to the challenges presented by coronavirus in pretty intense situations.

#17 Do What Moves You

Mar 17 2020 39 mins

Chantal Deeble tells the story of moving from dance to the edge of the unknown and beyond. Then, we talk about quantum timelines and Ioana’s mind is blown.

#16 The Better Clients Bureau

Mar 03 2020 28 mins

Most schools of thought go like this: take the big gig. It’s money in your pocket. It'll even let you do the art you love on the side. Well, Christine Blackburne’s doing it all backwards, then.

#15 Movin On Up

Feb 18 2020 35 mins

Jake Thiel collects timeworn arrowheads from the shores of the Potomac River. He appreciates their simplicity. He marvels at their history. He applies this wonder to the building process.

#14 Becoming Present

Feb 04 2020 29 mins

A story about a thousand ideas swirling in your head and finding the good one to make your problem. Luciano Fileti questions inspiration and stays in the moment.