What starts as a symbol becomes a signature. What begins as intuition becomes influence.

In this episode, we're recording on location inside Through the Flower, the feminist art space founded by visionary icon Judy Chicago, to explore how one visual language—the butterfly form—sparked a global creative movement.

The butterfly? It's a metaphor. It's a message. It’s medicine. From her radical Atmosphere Series—where she asked, “How can I feminize the landscape?”—to her groundbreaking collaboration with Maria Grazia Chiuri at Dior with a 250 foot long goddess, Judy’s work doesn’t just blur the lines—it redraws them, making space for women to be both revered and recognized.

🔥 Episode Highlights:

• Behind-the-scenes stories from Judy’s journal entries and creative rituals

• The Butterfly Effect: how Judy has made an impression on fashion, dance activism, and education.

• Why intuition is the most powerful creative currency we have today

💡 Once you see the butterfly, you can’t unsee it. And once you understand the power of signature visual language, you start to see your own.

Here’s the truth: We’re no longer in the “wait to be discovered” era—we’re in the define yourself, brand it, and broadcast it era. And Judy Chicago? She was the blueprint.

 Butterfly Effect:

• Response by Swoon

• The Ailey School (dance)

• Maria Grazia Chiuri x Judy Chicago for Dior

• Songwriter Paris Poloma

• Pussy Riot's Nadya Tolokonnikova teamed up with Judy Chicago and Michele Pred

💥 And if this episode sparked something in you? Share it. Tag it. Let’s amplify the ripple.

New Event: Frequency Check — a power hour session with Jodie Nelson to align your intuition, clarify your vision, and support your next steps for your art career. Forget the Algorithm. Trust Your Frequency.

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Think the chevron pattern started with ancient Greeks ? Think again.

In this episode, we go way back—Neolithic to Now—to explore the chevron as a sacred symbol of Divine Feminine, of bird energy, of intuitive communication that’s been carried through generations of art, ritual, and meaning.

This week’s episode of Female Frequency is inspired by The Language of the Goddess by Maria Gimbutas (shoutout to my sister Kristin for pulling it from the library stack 🙌). We’re diving deep into how a new wave of archaeologists, artists, and scholars like Max Dashu are reinterpreting ancient cultures through the lens of the female experience—centered in feminism, ecology, and social justice. Plus, we do a fun creative exercise to help you access the divine through pattern and intuition.

Whether you're an artist, history lover, —this episode hits a frequency.

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What if history wasn’t just something we study—but something we step into?

Have you ever stepped into someone else’s shoes—literally? That’s what came to mind when I first saw Kate Clark’s ceramic work. It wasn’t just about material—it was about perspective. Her work sparked deeper questions about empathy, compassion, and the subjectivity of the female form in art and history. What happens when we look at the past through someone else’s eyes instead of our own assumptions?

In this episode of The Female Frequency Podcast, Kate takes us into her world where relics of the past meet contemporary storytelling. Her motto, “In dust we trust,” honors what’s been discarded and reconsidered. Whether reinterpreting the Venus of Willendorf or embedding forgotten objects into her Seattle Convention Center commission, Kate shows us that art is a time capsule, and artists are its keepers.

We also dive into the business of being an artist—negotiating public art contracts, managing large projects, and navigating the post-pandemic art world. Kate’s blend of creative vision, entrepreneurial strategy and storytelling is a blueprint for artists making art a career today. 

In this episode, we discuss:

✨ How Kate’s public art redefines artifacts in storytelling. ✨ The challenges of landing and negotiating major public art commissions. ✨ The reality of running an art business—from materials to scaling projects.

Take a look at Kate’s incredible work: www.kateclarkart.com

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Recently featured on PBS, Angelica Trimble Yanu’s site-specific sculptures resist a history of displacement, silencing, and erasure. Angelica’s art is collaborative—whether with family, the dynamic landscape, or the Great Spirit that lives in all the mountains, hills, and lakes. Her work reclaims sacred relationships to the earth as it carries the creative lives of her ancestors through layers of time and space.

Her intentional titles draw from the poems of her sister, a Native poet, continuing a tradition of cultural transmission. She refines her palette to the four Lakota colors, harnessing the power of their cosmology as both invocation and homage. Weaving the rich visual and oral languages of Lakota knowledge systems into her art, Angelica restores the wisdom, stories, and voices of her ancestors for this contemporary moment.

Her works reference sacred sites in South Dakota, embodying a quiet yet powerful resistance. Explore how her creative practice forges paths for healing, forgiveness, and grace. Discover how, beneath it all, there is a fierce celebration of life. 

4 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🔴 Why Red? — Discover how Angelica’s use of the sacred Lakota colors, especially red, serves as a powerful call to her ancestors and the stories they carry.

📖 The Fight to Speak — Until the late ‘70s, it was illegal for Lakota peoples to create, hold ceremonies, or speak their language. Learn how Angelica integrates language reclamation into her art, making it a tool for cultural survival.

🖋️ Tattoos as Language — Hear the story behind Angelica’s tattoo, its meaningful location, and how it symbolizes her commitment to learning and speaking from a place of truth.

🤖 Expanding with AI — Angelica is embracing new technology, working with Google and AI tools to scale her work to fit the expansive space of their flagship store. Find out how she’s bridging tradition with innovation.

Listen now to explore how Angelica’s creative practice forges paths for healing, forgiveness, and grace—while fiercely celebrating life.

Explore Angelica Trimble Yanu’s art and discover a sense of awe: instagram.com/angelicayanu  and angeltrimbleyanu.com

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Your creativity is the medicine the world needs right now. Art isn’t just something we create—it’s a force that transforms. This week on Female Frequency Podcast, I’m reflecting on Brené Brown’s words: “Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful, make loneliness a shared experience, and transform despair into hope.”

We’re exploring Art as Frequency—how color, content, and connection shape the energy of a piece and influence both the creator and the world around them.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re diving into the energy of art—how it shifts the vibe, heals, and activates change, revealing its frequency at its core. When women use their creative voices, history is rewritten, and the future takes a new form.

In this episode, I highlight Simone Leigh and Shilo Shiv Suleman, two artists using their creative power to reshape narratives and inspire movements.

Tune in for inspiration, insight, and a fresh perspective on what it means to create with purpose.

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Showcasing feminism in people’s faces often makes them uncomfortable. Today on the Female Frequency Podcast, I am thrilled to welcome Heather Lunsford, a feminist curator navigating the intersection of art, activism, and community engagement in one of the most conservative states in America.

You want Heather on your team—she’s a curator who admits that most of the shows she curates might just get her fired! From her role as Director of Art in Public Places for Oklahoma to her current position as Director and Curator of the Nona Jean Hulsey Gallery at Oklahoma City University, Heather has taken on monumental challenges. One exhibition that intrigued me the most was Jessica’s installation, “Do They Make a Sound?”—an installation that features thousands of female forms alongside Trump quotes and survivors’ testimonies. This work pushes boundaries, confronting cultural tensions head-on while navigating the complexities of context.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

✨ Building Bridges: Why understanding and engaging with local art communities is essential before introducing transformative changes.

🎨 Accessible Art: Heather’s strategies for making exhibitions relatable, including a surprising approach to simplifying museum wall text.

🌸Fearless Advocacy: How Heather amplifies marginalized voices, advocates for women’s rights, and uses nuanced messaging to drive meaningful conversations.

Heather’s fearless commitment to representation and dialogue will leave you inspired to think bigger about art’s role in shaping society—especially in unexpected and challenging places.

Listen now to hear Heather’s bold vision and how she’s redefining the role of art in activism and community engagement.

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I’ve always looked at Carol Milne's sculptures through a feminist lens, and I’m thrilled that I’ve had the opportunity to curate a show featuring her incredible work. As Carol says, “I see my knitted work as a metaphor for social structure.”

🎙️ On today’s Female Frequency Podcast, we welcome an artist sculpting unity, the lone ranger of knitted glass—Carol Milne. In this episode, Carol and I dive into the story behind Krista Suh, co-founder of the Pussy Hat Project—a global feminist icon and why is is wearing one of Carol's commissions! We also discuss what we’ve been sold and told about the great art vs. craft debate and go into details about her artist-in-residence experience at Amazon.

Through her work, Carol challenges the notion of glass as fragile, using her sculptures to represent strength in unity. This episode dives deep into motivation, activism, and the business of making art in today’s world.

🎧 Tune in now to hear Carol’s creative journey and discover why her work is a game-changer.

Highlights you will love:

• Carol’s journey creating a Pussy Hat in solidarity against the Trump presidency. She made four—but where are they now?
• Learn Carol’s perspective on Amazon during her artist-in-residence at Amazon

Get a closer look at Carol Milne’s sculptures on https://www.carolmilne.com and follow her on Instagram @carolmilneart.

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How do you transform a single moquette into a work of monumental significance? Today on Female Frequency Podcast, I am honored to welcome the incomparable Cappy Thompson, whose approach to being creative has forever altered the landscape of public art. With the largest single image glass painting on display in the United States, Cappy’s work challenges the status quo, encouraging artists to not only think bigger and to ground their creative endeavors in content.

“My work—which spans several decades and a variety of scales, from the intimate to the monumental—has always been driven by content,” Cappy reflects. This philosophical and feminist approach to art-making is evident in her signature mythopoetic style, a blending of storytelling and symbolism. Whether in her monumental 33 x 90 feet installation at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or her intricate 12 x 15 foot mural, Gathering the Light at the Museum of Glass, Cappy’s work defines what it means to create art that resonates with a journey and connection.

Her story is a roadmap for women artists seeking to secure large-scale commissions in a male-dominated field, cultivating meaningful relationships, and the magic of surrounding yourself with people who mention your name in a room full of opportunities. 

In this episode, we talk about: 

✨ The roadmap behind monumental public commissions, including her iconic works at Sea-Tac Airport. 🤝 The significance of artist-to-artist relationships, including Barbara Earl Thomas, Dale Chihuly have shaped her career. 🎨 Cappy’s autobiographical sensibility and innovative use of grisaille painting techniques and vitreous enamels to create intricate, mythopoetic narratives that push the boundaries of glass art.

Take a look at Cappy’s career and gallery representation on  cappythompson.com

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How do you dissolve self-doubt? The power is in the flower! Katie Hess is leading a new kind of flower movement, and I am 100% on board! As an expert in flower alchemy, author of Flowerevolution, and founder of LOTUSWEI, Katie is turning up the frequency dial to help others release self-doubt and embrace their full-spectrum selves. From becoming fearless in public speaking to sleeping soundly or quieting your inner critic, there’s a flower-powered remedy for that.

In this episode, Katie brings a refreshing perspective: the answer lies in the energy of flowers. Discover how energy medicines—particularly flower essences—can liberate us and help us cultivate fearlessness, self-assurance, and true personal leadership.

Highlights you’ll love:

• Katie takes me on a journey to dissolve my self-doubt.
• We go beyond cannabis and psychedelics to explore flower prescriptions for a holistic approach to body, mind, and spirit.
• Hear Katie’s perspective on mirroring our external environment with our internal state—and why internal transformation is key to global change.

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As we wrap up 2024, I’m here to remind you to fully step into the Female Frequency—where creativity and abundance flow. Tuning into Female Frequency Podcast is more than just listening; it’s joining a movement of transformation. As we move into 2025, staying connected as a collective is more essential than ever. In this episode, the Divine shows up in the sweetest way, our fan favorite shares unforgettable wisdom, and I reveal an important update about what’s ahead for the Female Frequency Podcast. Get ready for more surprises and inspiration in the new year!