Art You Crazy

Can artists be truly creatively free while collaborating with others?  Or is “collaboration” just a nicer word for “compromise”?  When is creative control justified, and when is it just your ego talking? As we approach Independence Day in the United States, Tessie and Erin explore the concept of freedom in creative practice in our latest episode of Art You Crazy?    

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#creativity

#freedom

#compromise

#control

#success

#collaboration

#change

In a twist on our usual theme, Tessie and Erin speak with former actress-turned-psychotherapist, Andi Cabello.  With generosity and impressive insight, Andi shares her journey of discovering her true calling by tuning back in to what creativity originally meant for her: connecting with people through sharing stories. 

Hear about her process of hard realizations and self acceptance, the time to transition, and her views on art and creativity after the fact.  Plus, listen out for two incredible book recommendations for anyone looking to reclaim their artistic purpose!

For more info on Andi, follow her on Instagram or check out her website!

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#careertransition

#acting

#therapy

#self-concept

#failure

#hustle

#money

#purpose

#calling

#priorities

#personalsuccess

#connection

#wasteland

#creativity

#authenticity

#hobbies

#solocreativity

#painting

#gardening

#homemaking

#BigMagic

#ElizabethGilbert

#IfWomenRoseRooted

#SharonBlackie

It’s sad but true: not every creative project we take on is destined for great things.  But how we move past the grief of letting it go–or even if we are ABLE to let it go–can determine much about how quickly and resiliently we rebound with new work. 

In this full-length installment of Art You Crazy?, Tessie and Erin examine the important role that creative “death” has in the cycle of artistic production, and reveal their personal ways of coping with the need to abandon work that is no longer effective or resonant.

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#creativity

#death

#destruction

#rebuilding

#phoenix

#detachment

#hoarding

#evolution

#impermanence

#fossilized

#creativecycle

#museum

#selfgrowth

#beginnersmind

#writersblock

#rewrites

#BigMagic

#ElizabethGilbert

#Artisneverfinishedonlyabandoned

#daVinci

#BijeuxCollective

#QuickChange

#JewelsofLight

The weather isn’t the only thing heating up around here! Watch Erin and Tessie taste Headstone Hot Sauce’s most requested flavors, Arbol and Habañero … and live to tell the tale!  

Tessie, as a self-proclaimed chili connoisseur, has danced with the devilishly hot flames of the underworld and emerged with a taste for the extreme. But beware, her spice tolerance might be your next culinary challenge. Can Erin withstand the heat, or will she end up with a headstone of her own???

You'll have to watch to find out!

Then head on over to www.flavormortis.com⁠ where AYC listeners can use code CRAZY to get 10% off the full line of Headstone Hot Sauce flavors...if you dare!

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#hotsauce

#tastetest

#artisans

Let’s face it: as a creative, you’re not always sure where your next paying gig will come from.  (In fact, it’s probably the #1 reason most well-meaning people call creatives “crazy” for pursuing their art!)  In this episode of AYC, Tessie and Erin talk freely about the mental, emotional, and financial stresses that come with the creative territory–as well as share some tips for weathering the ups, downs, and in-betweens.  Plus!  We set some S.M.A.R.T. goals for our own careers.  Stay tuned to see how they turn out…!

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#money

#finances

#mentalstress

#emotionalstress

#bounty

#drought

#equilibrium

#innercritic

#control

#impostersyndrome

#self-care

#affirmations

#walking

#trees

#reframing

#beginnersmindset

#saving

#expenses

#s.m.a.r.t.goals

#goalsetting

#weightlifting

#strengthtraining

#hurdles

#sprints

Art You Crazy? sits down with Kyra Peralte, founder of The Traveling Diary, a community of women+ who share their personal experiences with each other by mailing an old-school notebook from person to person and handwriting their diary entries.  What started as a small collection of strangers has now grown to over 2,000 participants from more than 30 countries across the globe, with over 50 journals in circulation.

In this very special episode, Tessie and Erin talk with Kyra about the power of authentic connection between strangers, the challenges and blessings of building a global community in an analogue way, and the courage to follow what feels good and right to you as a creator.

For more info on Kyra and The Traveling Diary, check out their website and Patreon page!

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#community

#connection

#authenticity

#curiosity

#isolation

#courage

#humility

#strangers

#receiving

#Tedx Talk

#communityfiction

Everyone wants a partner that supports what they love and do. But it's even more crucial for creatives, who can often face an onslaught of misunderstanding and judgment from society, friends and even family. In this episode of Art You Crazy?, Erin and Tessie break down the pros and cons of 3 different categories of romantic partners they've had... and reveal their favorite for living a supportive, creative, collaborative life!

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#partners

#romance

#support

#collaborativelife

#understanding

#jealousy

#codependence

#competition

#perspective

#empathy

#respect

#authenticity

#fulfillment

#PenelopeCruz

#JavierBardem

#IsItCake?

#findyourlove

In the pursuit of a creative life, the biggest blocker that will ever stand in the way of your success is yourself (ack!) Tessie and Erin are back to share three big ways we sabotage our own progress...and what to do about it instead! Stay tuned, because in true Art You Crazy? style, we're kicking off Season 2 with some musical stylings, a misbehaving cat, and hard truths shared with laughs.

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#armchairexpert

#procrastination

#distractions

#overcommitting

#fearofsuccess

#selfawareness

#5%tasks

#JamesWedmore

We're pulling out the gems in another archival episode of Art You Crazy! Tessie and Erin share their own vulnerabilities around networking, and surprise!--they're rooted in our childhood insecurities. Sound familiar? Tune in to learn our secrets to gaining self-confidence in any room you find yourself in.

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In this episode you can find discussions on:

#networking

#authenticity

#insecurity

#validation

#self-love

#self-respect

#self-approval

Join Tessie and Erin in a frank and meaningful conversation around finding the courage to live a joy-filled life with our special guest, Jillian Schecher. Snot bubbles, wizard hats, and radiator farts will be in ample supply, so don't miss our latest installment of Art You Crazy!

Jillian Schecher is a multi-passionate Joy + Mindfulness Coach, the author of The Daily Joy Journal, and creator and lead facilitator of The Joy Sessions.  

You can learn more about Jillian on her website: https://jillianschecher.com, or connect with her on IG, FB and LinkedIn: ⁠@jillianschecher⁠

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#jillianschecher

#joy

#numbing

#shadow work

#joy warriors

#courage

#vulnerability

#discomfort

#thriving

#resistance

#curiosity

#compassion

#boundaries

#emotional literacy

#emotional articulation

#joy wizard

#sobriety

#shame

#growth over perfection

#acting

#Marianne Williamson author

#The Law of Divine Compensation book

#Brene Brown

#How We Feel app