Creative Thursday

A conversation with Asheville artist, Cathy Nichols. Cathy opens up about her #metoo experience, sharing a personal story that almost caused her to lose her online art business. She talks about how this time taught her that overcoming adversity can become your greatest strength; if you don't give up. You can't be afraid to go off the beaten path and return with more insight and skills than before. And we might be bringing back the creative potluck! Cathy Nichols website and e-course sign up: http://www.cathynichols.com Cathy on Instagram:@cathynicholsart Cathy on Facebook: @cathynicholsart Marisa Cummings & Creative Thursday creativethursday.com creativethursdaycourses.com Marisa on Instagram: @creativethursday Marisa on Twitter: @creativethurs email: hello@creativethursday.com

A conversation with artist & children's book author + illustrator, Susie Gahremani. Susie shares what it means to choose a life as a career artist from what gives her the most joy, to how she handles disappointments, manages all of the roles in her business, to how she's weathering the countless thefts of her designs, and still chooses to return to optimism. And we do bring it all the way back around to kittens ;)  boygirlparty.com

Also known known as an epiphany in Whole Foods. Is there such a thing as Balance? Just Marisa chatting with you this week! sharing thoughts and a recent discovery on what finding balance means to this creative professional. hint: It's about individual choices.

Meet Diana Fayt, Clayer, Printmaker, Illustrator, and Teacher. 32 years in; Diana is a thought leader, and innovator who creates beautiful, timeless work. We talk about the 2R's relevance and resistance {and a 3rd one we're saving for another episode ;)} , teaching online, what makes a good teacher, finding your creative voice, and what it takes to have longevity as a career artist. dianafayt.com Mentoring Course beginning January 15: http://dianafayt.com/dianas-mentoring-classes/

One of the most Organized people I know! In this episode I invite Sean back to talk with me about "Designing Your Life". We learn about Sean's dislike for the word organization, what he disdains and Marisa loves, along with our recommendations for a simpler life that as we discover has nothing to do with clearing out your junk drawer.  Sean Hogan: seanhoganwriter.com Creative Organization Challenge: bit.ly/ctgetyourtimeback

Jyl Johnson Pattee is the founder of MomItForward.com  a social media community connecting brands with influencers, talking about how pain is pivotal to experiencing joy, why she decided to create her own reverse bucket list, the difference between joy and happiness, and why relationships always matter most in marketing and social media.

Sean Hogan, actor, writer, Groundling, Improv and Comedy Sketch writing teacher and my man, joins me for a long conversation. We're keeping it really, real; talking about everything from how Sean overcame painful shyness and a childhood trauma to become a Comedian, why mistakes are meant to happen, how to survive the devastating feeling of failure and why it might be good for you? to defining your {not someone else's} version of success, oh and you know, we touch upon that little topic of the afterlife.  seanhoganwriter.com

Amber Dusick first known for her Woodmouse Toys,  is the Artist and Author of the wildly popular Crappy Pictures parenting Blog. Following the release of 2 books and years of nonstop sharing, she decided to step away from it all and put the blog on pause. Amber, her husband, 2 sons, Freddy the dog and Frank the lizard moved from Los Angeles to rural Wisconsin - in her words - “on purpose”. An earlier guest on the Creative Thursday video series, in this episode we pick up where we left off. Following some time away for a few years plus a cross country move, combined with an overnight hit of inspiration, Amber decided to un-pause and is back to blogging at CrappyPictures.com developing new products and continuing to explore her creative voice in painting. crappypictures.com

Cheryl Arkison is a Modern Quilter, Teacher and Author of 3 Books. Together we talk about the necessity of having a Daily Creative Practice, how her Morning Make is one of the most important parts of her day, and what makes for a sustainable business. CherylArkison.com

Welcome to the Re-Launch of the Creative Thursday Podcast! After a several year hiatus while creating the Creative Thursday video interview series, Marisa decided to make a return to one of her very first creative expressions; Podcasting.