My Effing Desk: S2 E3 Do It Anyway with Drag Queen Candi Shell Drag queen singing sensation Candi Shell talks about focusing on what gives you joy, letting go of expectations, and the healing power of art. You can find more about Candi on her website: www.candishell.com Link to Alice in Wonderland sketches: https://www.instagram.com/p/CfE1cRcpQKR/?…

My Effing Desk: S2 E2 Parenting for Introverts with Humor Writer Julie Vick Humor writer Julie Vick talks about the challenges of parenting as an introvert, publishing the kind of parenting book she wishes she had, and the role of persistence in creative work. You can find more about Julie on her website: www.julievick.com. Follow her on Facebook, …

Singer and actor Jenny Tucker talks about chasing her dreams all the way to the Big Apple, turning her acting hobby into a career while raising three kids, and being her authentic self. Link to Jenny’s cityscape painting. You can find more about Jenny on her website: www.jennytucker.net or her FB page: J.Tucker Designs. Enjoying the show? Take a mi…

My Effing Desk: S1 E10 Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents Artist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of creativity when she opened her business. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! To find out more about Anna and see her work… https://annasdraw…

My Effing Desk: S1 E9 Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent Comedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and smashing patriarchal expectations of mothers. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! Follow Crystal on Facebook and Instagram. Let's Explore Diabe…

My Effing Desk: S1 E8 Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential Tango dancer and non-profit co-founder Monica Caivano on the role of art and community in hard times, co-parenting and co-running a cultural center with her ex, and reimagining her non-profit, Esquina Tango, during the pandemic. Take the listener survey! Sup…

My Effing Desk: S1 E7 Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me? Author and songwriter VC Chickering on reinventing herself at 45, the scintillating sex lives of divorcees, raising good boyfriends, and what success means to her. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! Tori's website Tori on Instagram Tori Erstwhile and The Mon…

My Effing Desk: Bonus Episode 3 Things About Pixar's Soul Movie Pixar's movie Soul was groundbreaking in so many ways, and it has particular creative significance. In this bonus episode, host Leslie Gaar explores three of the movie's themes as they apply to people on their creative journey. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! …

My Effing Desk: S1 E5 Ask Me Anything Host Leslie Gaar answers listener questions about her creative roots, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness when it comes to goals, and juggling a creative life with three kids. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! How To Be Everything: A Guide For Those Who (Still) Don’t Kno…

My Effing Desk: S1 E4 Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration Storyteller and filmmaker Charlotte Moore talks about motherhood and creativity, trusting your calling, and the hard work of dismantling racism through her nonprofit, Black Bodies Project. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! Black Bodies Pro…

My Effing Desk: S1 E3 Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons Cartoonist and writer Adrienne Hedger shares the truth about paying bills as an artist, how she deals with trolls, and using laughter as therapy. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! Adrienne’s website Adrienne on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Wild G…

My Effing Desk: S1 E2 Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism Writer and performer Abby Sher discusses her latest book, Sanctuary, co-authored with Women's March co-founder Paola Mendoza, writing as therapy, and finding joy in creating with her kids. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! Abby's website Abby on Facebook, …

My Effing Desk: S1 E1 Author + Illustrator Elly Lonon: Do The Thing That’s On Fire Author and illustrator Elly Lonon discusses embracing imperfection, art as a tool for healing, and how the pandemic has changed the way she creates. Take the listener survey! Support the Podcast on Patreon! Elly’s website Elly on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Find…

Welcome to My Effing Desk, a podcast about juggling motherhood and a creative life. Whether you've already got your own effing desk or are still trying to find it under the laundry, this podcast is for you! Enjoying the show? Take a minute to rate it and leave a review so new listeners can find it! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube…

In this warm interview with business mogul, teacher, writer and Freedom Seeker, Beth Kempton, we chat about the ups and downs of running your own business, having a life, finding balance and joy in your own life. Tune in and be inspired by Beth's story and advice, her enthusiasm is contagious!

This week's designer Spotlight interview is with the very talented Artist Illustrator, Lauren Lowen. Known for her quirky illustrated characters, this interview covers how Lauren runs her business and manages her design time. She also shares how she paved her creative path to the career she has now. J…

The Designer Spotlight features working creatives, offering an insight into their practice and working background. In this episode, Natalie Williamson interviews Brooke Glaser, also known as Paper Playgrounds. Grab a cuppa and tune in to hear about where Brooke finds inspiration, her design process and more!…

A fantastic interview with Artist Agent, Brenda Manley. Branda gives us a great insight into how she works with designers, some of the great projects she has achieved for her artists and tips on how designers can approach their own work and careers. We talk about her inspiration, finding your own design style and more.…

Join us for a friendly interview with artist agent, Lacey from The Brooklyn Nest, a design studio based in Brooklyn, New York. We talk about what she looks for in designers she works with, client work, a day in her life and much more. A great listen for designers and artists interested in art licensing, design and illustration.…

This week's interview is with trend forecaster and designer, Emily Kiddy. Emily's trend reports have become an invaluable resource for the kids market. In our chat we cover her approach to trend forecasting, finding inspiration and her own design practice.

Designer Spotlight Jeanetta Gonzales interview with Natalie Williamson, on Rise Design and Shine. Surface pattern designer, Artist Coach and Graphic Designer, Jeanetta share her outlook on being a designer and share useful tips such as how to get out overcome creative block.