The Creator's Table Podcast

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the show. In this bite-sized episode, I’m going share some updates on the podcast, as well as a few updates on what I’ve been up to. The podcast will be on a temporary hiatus for the following weeks, and in this episode, I explain why. I hope everyone is having a lovely start to their fall! 

To learn more about my work, you can visit my website at nicolemiras.com, or

follow me on Instagram @nicolemiraswriting.

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Welcome back, Creators! In today’s episode, we’re sitting down with actress and playwright Katy Murphy. Most recently, Katy’s production of Leo Season was featured as part of Candle House Collective’s FireStarter Initiative. On this episode, you’ll get to learn about her process developing the project, and you’ll even get a little sneak peak! 50% of the show’s proceeds went to Girls Write Now, and the other 50% went to supporting future artists who produce work with Candle House Collective.

We also discuss Katy’s experience studying theater in college, and her advice to those interested in pursuing this field professionally. She has so much wisdom and insight to share; I can’t wait for y’all to hear it!

To learn more about Katy and her work, you can visit her website at katy-murphy.com or follow her on Instagram @katymurphyfanaccount.

To support Candle House Collective, you can visit them at https://candlehousecollective.com/

To support Girls Write Now, you can visit them at https://www.girlswritenow.org/

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Welcome back, Creators! In this episode, I decided to do something a little different from our usual format. If you’re new here, most of our episodes are interviews, where I bring on artists and creatives of all stripes to discuss their work. But today, I thought it would be fun to share some of the lessons I’ve learned over the years as an author and editor.

I thought the podcast would provide a great opportunity to delve into some of these topics on a deeper level, and I hope you all find this useful and interesting. Specifically, we’ll be talking today about some of the most common mistakes I see from new writers. I’m hoping that by breaking these down in greater detail, I can motivate you to put pen to paper and give you further confidence to explore your craft. Hope you enjoy!

If you’re interested in learning more about me and my writing, you can check out my website at nicolemiras.com or follow me on Instagram @nicolemiraswriting.

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

Thanks for listening!

Welcome back, Creators! I hope you all had a relaxing and restful month of July. For those of you who are new here, the podcast was on its summer break last month, but we are now back to our regular schedule of new episodes airing the first and third Monday of every month.

This week, we’re sitting down with graphic designer Eve Wallack. We discuss everything from Eve’s early design experiences, how her process as an artist has evolved over the years, and her work as the in-house designer at Creative Reaction Lab. Design has an impact on every aspect of our lives, and I certainly learned a lot over the course of our conversation.

To learn more about Eve’s work, you can visit her website at https://www.evewallack.com/ or follow her on Instagram @eve_makes_things.

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Welcome back to the show! This week, we’re sitting down with Denise Whitney, an urban farmer and culinary instructor based in Southern California. Since the pandemic began, many Americans have developed a stronger interest in growing their own food and improving their culinary skills. In this episode, Denise shares the lessons she’s learned from tending to her half-acre farm, which includes produce, fruit trees, chickens, and even a few goats! She also “dishes” on her time studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris (pardon the pun—I couldn't help myself), and what it’s like now teaching her students how to cook.

To gain access to recipes, heartwarming stories, and further culinary advice, you can visit her website: http://messyroomstudio.blogspot.com/

Note: The Creator's Table Podcast will be on its annual summer break during the month of July. We'll be back with all new episodes in August. Stay tuned!

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Welcome back! This week’s episode is about fashion—how it’s evolving, how it impacts our everyday lives, and what it’s like working in today’s industry. Joining us as today’s guest is Matt Mcloughlin, a fashion designer and the winner of the 2019 Best Emerging Designer award for the St. Louis chapter of the Fashion Group International. In his words, Matt designs “modern luxury urban wear focused on the experience of the wearer without compromising aesthetics.”

We also discuss wider issues in the world of fashion, such as sustainability and the role of new technology. I certainly learned a great deal about the industry from our conversation, and I’m excited to share Matt’s insights and advice with you all.

To learn more about Matt’s work, you can visit him on Instagram @mattmcloughlindesign or check out his website: www.mattmcloughlin.com

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Architecture has a profound impact on our everyday lives. The average American spends about 90% of their time inside—in classrooms, offices, the (ideally) long hours of sleep at night, and more. In this episode, architectural designer Corrina Thompson (of LPA Design Studios in Irvine, CA) enlightens us on all the little details that architectural firms have to consider when creating the spaces in which we live.

Corrina discusses the creativity and complexity of architectural design, her journey from art school to the professional world, and all of the lessons she’s learned along the way. Even if you yourself aren’t working in the architectural field, so much of what Corrina shares in this episode about collaboration and "working smarter" can be applied to most creative endeavors. I’m thrilled to see what lies in store for Corrina in the future.

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Hey everyone, I have a fun-filled Coffee Chat for you! If you're new around here, our Coffee Chat episodes are casual conversations on specific topics in creative fields.

This week, I'm chatting with an old friend. Elijah Warfield is an actor and theater artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Aside from being one of the loveliest humans you'll ever meet, Elijah has a lot of insight to share on how theater has evolved and continues to evolve in the face of the pandemic, what it's like working on a new show vs. a revival, and finally, some essential advice for aspiring actors.

You can follow Elijah on Instagram @elijah_warfield. If you're interested in seeing Elijah's performance in the upcoming Sean's Story, you can buy tickets to the virtual event here: https://amtp.northwestern.edu/our-projects/seans-story/

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Happy Monday, y’all! This week, I’m sitting down with Mallory Scheidel—the actress, cosplay star, and makeup artist who has taken the Internet by storm!

To date, Mallory has built an empire of over 1.4 million devoted fans on TikTok, where she shares her inventive characters, costume designs, and makeup looks. But did you know that she’s a classically trained actress? Or that she started out by posting videos just for fun? I’m excited for you all to learn about her journey, how she worked to improve her skills as an artist, and what her goals are for the future.

If you’d like to support Mallory’s work, you can visit her on TikTok @malloryscheidel or follow her on Instagram @mallory_scheidel.

Our website is creatorstablepodcast.com. Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

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Welcome back Creators, and happy Monday! This is another one of our Coffee Chat episodes, which are casual conversations about specific topics in creative fields. Today, we're chatting with Cairo Dye, the Manager of Programs and Events for the National Hellenic Museum. We discuss everything from what her job entails, how the National Hellenic Museum is handling COVID with new types of programming, and the role that museums play in the digital age.

Cairo has an upcoming conference that she's helping to organize for the Chicago Cultural Alliance called Activating Heritage. Activating Heritage is an annual conference, but this year it is virtual, so you don't have to be in Chicago to attend! Cairo will be monitoring two panels—one on COVID-19 era-resilience in the arts, and the other on the future of hybridization in the arts.

The conference takes place April 6th-April 10th, and tickets can be purchased online at activatingheritage.org. 

To learn more about the National Hellenic Museum, you can visit their website at nationalhellenicmuseum.org, follow them on Instagram @hellenicmuseum, or check out their podcast NHM Dialogues: nhmdialogues.buzzsprout.com.

Visit us on Instagram @creatorstablepod and on Twitter @creators_table!

Our logo was designed by Amanda Nahin. You can visit her on Instagram @amandamakingstuff.

Thanks for listening!