In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Ola Volo talk about:

- Ola encourages female artists to take on mural projects and is an example of the power of women in the field.

- How important it is to prepare thoroughly for a mural, and how Ola goes about doing it her way.

- The very real physical and mental burden of mural work, as well as the technicalities of painting in different spaces.

Episode Notes/Resources

Ola's website and Instagram.

Ola's Hootsuite mural.

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media.

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Jamie's Instagram | Website

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To celebrate one year of podcasting and three years in business Jamie and Tara have a chat about the ups and downs of running a business. They share what they've struggled with, what they've learned and what they are excited about. They hope that this conversation inspires you in your businesses especially in those times when things get tough!

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media.

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Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group!

Jamie's Instagram | Website

Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Lisa Congdon talk about:

Creating habits that support real success. 

Finding your creative voice and what it means to have one. 

Balancing time and energy as a full-time artist, and the importance of honouring your needs as a creative person. 

Episode Notes/Resources

Lisa Congdon's website and Instagram 

Lisa's CreativeLive classes

200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the World

The New Media Gallery

The Reach Gallery, and Rebecca Chaperon

Women Who Draw

Headspace

Live Awake podcast

Ladies Get Paid

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media.

Follow THRIVE at:

Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group!

Jamie's Instagram | Website

Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Kari Kristensen talk about:

The magic that happens when you go into the studio and stick to a consistent schedule.

A controlled letting go, and delegating your work and trusting in others.

Being an introvert as a public figure, and dealing with personal attention.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Flora Bowley talk about:

Building the confidence to refer other artists and the power of connecting others.  

The experience of hosting a consistent workshop, and what Flora's experience has been like, with tips, tricks, and more.

Helping people get excited and the creative value of being a teacher who crafts special experiences for people. 

Episode Notes/Resources

Flora Bowley's website and Instagram

The Profile

Planoly 

Quick Win about content planning on our YouTube channel

The Jealous Curator: Susannah Montague | Aimée Henny Brown 

Orly Avineri

Thinkific

Squarespace 

The Creative Fire: Myths and Stories on the Cycles of Creativity, by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Two Artists Walk Into a Bar: The Ladies of Thrive Mastermind

Follow us on Instagram, THRIVE's Facebook page, as well as our Female Artists Unite group!

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media.

Follow Jamie Smith and Tara Galuska:

Jamie's Instagram | Website

Tara's Instagram | Website

In this episode, Tara and guests Crissy Arseneau and Jenn Brisson talk about: 

Helping each other as women to build confidence and the importance of teamwork and reaching out to others.

Having priorities when growing a business, saying both "yes" and "no", and dedicating your best to the parts that matter. 

How far you're willing to go for a client, and negotiating between your own expectations as well as your clients'. 

Episode Notes/Resources:

Crissy Arseneau's website and Instagram

Jenn Brisson's website and Instagram

Sandeep Johal

Jennifer Clark

Kari Kristensen

Jenn's '5 Second Day' film with Titmouse Animation

April Lacheur and Sarah Ronald, and their Port Moody Art Center exhibitions 

Smithsonian's Earth

Smithsonian's The Planets

13 feet off the ground

Joanne Hastie

Rebecca Chaperon

Maker Labs, and Tools for Women

Tierney Milne

Women Who Draw

The Pumpkin Plan, by Mike Michalowicz

Patagonia 

Pennylane Shen's artist consultations

Aimée Henny Brown

Crissy's Suspended in a Sunbeam

Start with Art, at the Seymour Art Gallery in North Vancouver

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. 

Episode Notes/Resources: 

Guest Jessica Somer's website!

THRIVE Mastermind

Special thanks to: 

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. 

Content warning: Please note in this episode we speak about childhood sexual abuse, being triggered and Donald Trump.

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest Ola Volo talk about:

Ola's design process behind murals and how she prepares for them.

How to deal with being overwhelmed and constructively protecting yourself in a sustainable manner.

Balancing financial resources, time, and your own art practice in terms of projects, and shedding old goals to make way for growth. 

Episode Notes/Resources:

Ola Volo's Instagram and website. 

The Profile 

Kari Kristensen, Laura Yu, and Tierney Milne 

Takashi Murakami, and his show in the Vancouver Art Gallery, "The Octopus Eats Its Own Leg" 

Keynotes 

Jamie's new website

Creative Mornings

Pennylane Shen Artist Consulting

Chef's Plate

Janet Mock

Fashion documentaries that Ola mentions: Dior and I, Iris, and The First Monday in May

The September Issue

Brené Brown in Oprah's Super Soul podcast - part 1, and part 2

Canva

Audacity

iMovie

Special thanks to:

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. 

This is a must listen episode for artists who are trying to decide if Artisan Markets are for you! In this special bonus episode with artist April Lacheur, she shares her experiences and advice for artists who are considering Markets as an outlet to share and sell their work.  Listen for her tips, tricks and the things April learned the hard way so you don't have to! 

Guest April Lacheur's website and Instagram! 

Episode Notes/Resources: 

Guest April Lacheur's website and Instagram! 

THRIVE Mastermind

Special thanks to: 

Marty and Laurie from Sonance Media. 

In this episode, Jamie, Tara, and their guest April Lacheur talk about:

Their words of the year and the importance of self-reflection, getting excited, having goals and being okay with failure.

Planning and organizing ahead to avoid being overwhelmed.

Newsletter tips and tricks. 

Episode Notes/Resources: 

Guest April Lacheur's website and Instagram! 

April's upcoming show, Our Roots Exposed on February 22nd, Thursday night, 6-8PM: Facebook event page and more information from the Port Moody Art Center. 

Natalie Baxter

Bad Feminist, by Roxane Gay

Ola Volo's website and Instagram

Oprah Winfrey's Golden Globes speech

Making Oprah, a podcast from NPR (scroll to the bottom for Oprah's episodes) 

Britney Berrner Photography

Ann Friedman

The Day Designer

Asana

THRIVE Talks and April's THRIVE Talk

The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield