https://simplecast.com The Lisa Congdon Sessions The Lisa Congdon Sessions is a podcast for creative folks about living and working with more intention, curiosity, and joy. Most interesting to Lisa is what happens at the intersection between life as an artist and life as a human, with all our baggage, aspirations, hopes and dreams. From big questions to practical ones about business, social media, time management, and finding your way through the winding creative path- each episode Lisa will share stories, tips, insights, and conversations from the heart. en Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:41:55 +0000 https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com The Lisa Congdon Sessions https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/a63347fb-38e3-4b6f-9f13-8ebc75776c6e/ae9da60c-bffd-4412-951d-3906e57baa17/3000x3000/lcs-coverart-clpn.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com episodic The Lisa Congdon Sessions is a podcast for creative folks about living and working with more intention, curiosity, and joy. Most interesting to Lisa is what happens at the intersection between life as an artist and life as a human, with all our baggage, aspirations, hopes and dreams. From big questions to practical ones about business, social media, time management, and finding your way through the winding creative path- each episode Lisa will share stories, tips, insights, and conversations from the heart. Lisa Congdon no https://feeds.simplecast.com/agAjXRh9 art, creative, creativity, lisa congdon, the lisa congdon sessions Lisa Congdon hello@lisacongdon.com 870e7d3a-03e7-48e7-bc0e-c687db3bbb46 Episode 41: Podcast Finale on Loud Quitting Lisa's learning platform: The Knack School (mistakenly called it The Lisa Congdon Sessions in the episode!)

 

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-41-podcast-finale-on-loud-quitting-gbjplYCY Lisa's learning platform: The Knack School (mistakenly called it The Lisa Congdon Sessions in the episode!)

 

]]> Episode 41: Podcast Finale on Loud Quitting Lisa Congdon 00:22:01 Episode finale! Yep, I'm quitting podcasting after two truly wonderful years. I’ve been on a systematic mission to examine and quit everything in my life/work that feels finished or too time consuming or draining or one-sided or obligatory or without purpose or joy. I have not felt as happy, “balanced” (if such a thing exists) and such a sense of spaciousness in nearly 20 years. I’ve begun to think of this as “loud quitting” — intentional, communicated, assertive (as opposed to passive), and unapologetic. So, to be clear, this not necessarily the opposite of “quiet quitting,” which is about not going above and beyond in the workplace (which I also support) — just simply my way of overtly claiming and taking control over my time in a way I haven’t in my entire life. In this episode I talk about all of this and more. If you are someone who feels overwhelmed, I hope you find it helpful. And thank you to everyone who has listened to my podcast over the past two years! I appreciate you! -Lisa Episode finale! Yep, I'm quitting podcasting after two truly wonderful years. I’ve been on a systematic mission to examine and quit everything in my life/work that feels finished or too time consuming or draining or one-sided or obligatory or without purpose or joy. I have not felt as happy, “balanced” (if such a thing exists) and such a sense of spaciousness in nearly 20 years. I’ve begun to think of this as “loud quitting” — intentional, communicated, assertive (as opposed to passive), and unapologetic. So, to be clear, this not necessarily the opposite of “quiet quitting,” which is about not going above and beyond in the workplace (which I also support) — just simply my way of overtly claiming and taking control over my time in a way I haven’t in my entire life. In this episode I talk about all of this and more. If you are someone who feels overwhelmed, I hope you find it helpful. And thank you to everyone who has listened to my podcast over the past two years! I appreciate you! -Lisa no full 41 79595d13-f27f-40b8-8a81-a0c278ed612b Episode 40: A Conversation with Timothy Goodman on Vulnerability Tim's website (you can find links to his book there)

Tim's instagram

 

]]> Thu, 23 Mar 2023 14:01:07 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-40-a-conversation-with-timothy-goodman-on-vulnerability-qOA8ueOW Tim's website (you can find links to his book there)

Tim's instagram

 

]]> Episode 40: A Conversation with Timothy Goodman on Vulnerability Lisa Congdon 00:51:51 Timothy Goodman is a designer, illustrator, muralist and author. His art and words have covered walls, buildings, packaging, shoes, clothing, books, magazine covers and galleries all over the world. Tim’s most recent book, a graphic memoir titled I Always Think It’s Forever, is a love story in two parts, and really, in the end, is more about learning to love yourself and your own journey of healing than it is a love story for another person. His memoir reflects all the things he is known for – humor, humility, and, ultimately, real vulnerability. This episode is a conversation about vulnerability, and what Tim’s own journey into the vulnerability vortex has looked like – not only as a cis gender man raised on toxic masuculinity, but also as someone who has a large following and is an artist in the public eye. Timothy Goodman is a designer, illustrator, muralist and author. His art and words have covered walls, buildings, packaging, shoes, clothing, books, magazine covers and galleries all over the world. Tim’s most recent book, a graphic memoir titled I Always Think It’s Forever, is a love story in two parts, and really, in the end, is more about learning to love yourself and your own journey of healing than it is a love story for another person. His memoir reflects all the things he is known for – humor, humility, and, ultimately, real vulnerability. This episode is a conversation about vulnerability, and what Tim’s own journey into the vulnerability vortex has looked like – not only as a cis gender man raised on toxic masuculinity, but also as someone who has a large following and is an artist in the public eye. no full 40 b78fa10b-0ac7-4a82-9e79-a9d5c6395cc6 Episode 39: A Conversation with Kat Vellos on Cultivating Boundaries and Honesty in Friendships Kat‘s website: https://www.katvellos.com

Kat’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvellos_author

Robin Dunbar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Dunbar

]]> Thu, 9 Mar 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-39-a-conversation-with-kat-vellos-on-cultivating-boundaries-and-honesty-in-friendships-M7qpjW1_ Kat‘s website: https://www.katvellos.com

Kat’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katvellos_author

Robin Dunbar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Dunbar

]]> Episode 39: A Conversation with Kat Vellos on Cultivating Boundaries and Honesty in Friendships Lisa Congdon 00:59:02 In this episode friendship teacher and thought leader, Kat Vellos, and I talk the side of friendship that we don’t talk about enough: setting and maintaining boundaries, having hard conversations and even ending friendships. Kat Vellos is the author of The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships and leads conversations about friendship for businesses and organizations. In this episode friendship teacher and thought leader, Kat Vellos, and I talk the side of friendship that we don’t talk about enough: setting and maintaining boundaries, having hard conversations and even ending friendships. Kat Vellos is the author of The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships and leads conversations about friendship for businesses and organizations. no full 39 a6995407-1dec-4747-a69a-d1ebcafffa08 Episode 38: A Conversation with Sarah Sturm on Doing Hard Things and Staying Connected to the Fun Sarah's Instagram

Sarah's Website

It's Supposed to Be Fun

Call of a Lifetime Documentary Series

]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-38-a-conversation-with-sarah-sturm-on-doing-hard-things-and-staying-connected-to-the-fun-0Jhzr2gl Sarah's Instagram

Sarah's Website

It's Supposed to Be Fun

Call of a Lifetime Documentary Series

]]> Episode 38: A Conversation with Sarah Sturm on Doing Hard Things and Staying Connected to the Fun Lisa Congdon 00:53:41 This week’s conversation is with pro bike racer and graphic designer, Sarah Sturm. Sarah is one of my favorite people and this is her second appearance on The Lisa Congdon Sessions. Sarah has forged her own way in her profession as a bike racer by making her own rules and allowing her creativity and divergent brain to lead the way over a strict training regimen or constantly looking at data. We talk about doing hard things and staying connected to fun – what that looks like, why it’s important for Sarah, and how that has changed her relationship to sport. This week’s conversation is with pro bike racer and graphic designer, Sarah Sturm. Sarah is one of my favorite people and this is her second appearance on The Lisa Congdon Sessions. Sarah has forged her own way in her profession as a bike racer by making her own rules and allowing her creativity and divergent brain to lead the way over a strict training regimen or constantly looking at data. We talk about doing hard things and staying connected to fun – what that looks like, why it’s important for Sarah, and how that has changed her relationship to sport. no full 38 78460b3b-5df2-4a43-bf2d-c83787a66bbe Episode 37: A Conversation with Ruth Chan on the Power of Story Telling Ruth's website

Ruth's Instagram

The Moth

Chanel Miller

]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-37-a-conversation-with-ruth-chan-on-the-power-of-story-telling-hIMFWnqP Ruth's website

Ruth's Instagram

The Moth

Chanel Miller

]]> Episode 37: A Conversation with Ruth Chan on the Power of Story Telling Lisa Congdon 00:48:36 Ruth Chan is an acclaimed children’s book illustrator and author and, more recently, she has become known for her comics for adults which she shares regularly on her Instagram feed. Ruth’s first graphic memoir will be released next year – and her personal work (which takes shape mostly in her comics and upcoming graphic memoir) perfectly mix deep vulnerability and humor. Our conversation revolves around our mutual love for story telling – and how story telling can heal, educate and connect us to others. Ruth Chan is an acclaimed children’s book illustrator and author and, more recently, she has become known for her comics for adults which she shares regularly on her Instagram feed. Ruth’s first graphic memoir will be released next year – and her personal work (which takes shape mostly in her comics and upcoming graphic memoir) perfectly mix deep vulnerability and humor. Our conversation revolves around our mutual love for story telling – and how story telling can heal, educate and connect us to others. no full 37 4789f3cc-6cfa-4af9-a26a-fe8adc96b7cd Episode 36: A Conversation with Diane Sanfilippo on Changing Your Mind Diane's website

Diane's instagram

]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-36-a-conversation-with-diane-sanfilippo-on-changing-your-mind-tnnbH7JQ Diane's website

Diane's instagram

]]> Episode 36: A Conversation with Diane Sanfilippo on Changing Your Mind Lisa Congdon 01:06:03 I am so thrilled today to share with you a conversation with my friend Diane Sanfilippo, best selling author, business coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, social justice activist, and anti-diet advocate. For the past decade, Diane has been known as a multiple New York Times bestselling *diet* book author and former co-host of an 8-year, top 20 health podcast,, but after a career focused on diets and diet culture, Diane experienced a profound change of heart and intellectual shift. In this episode, Diane and I talk about all of that – and specifically, the impact of changing your mind – especially when changing your mind is in conflict with the way you make or have made money or what you have publicly advocated for most of your career. I am so thrilled today to share with you a conversation with my friend Diane Sanfilippo, best selling author, business coach, entrepreneur, podcast host, social justice activist, and anti-diet advocate. For the past decade, Diane has been known as a multiple New York Times bestselling *diet* book author and former co-host of an 8-year, top 20 health podcast,, but after a career focused on diets and diet culture, Diane experienced a profound change of heart and intellectual shift. In this episode, Diane and I talk about all of that – and specifically, the impact of changing your mind – especially when changing your mind is in conflict with the way you make or have made money or what you have publicly advocated for most of your career. no full 36 71cffc07-d3f1-4ba9-a957-4601fe9091d9 Episode 35: A Conversation with Charlotte Burgess-Auburn on Conviction and Why You Need a Manifesto The d.school 

You Need a Manifesto

My Values Deck

 

]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-35-a-conversation-with-charlotte-burgess-auburn-on-conviction-and-why-you-need-a-manifesto-pYhw_POf The d.school 

You Need a Manifesto

My Values Deck

 

]]> Episode 35: A Conversation with Charlotte Burgess-Auburn on Conviction and Why You Need a Manifesto Lisa Congdon 00:52:03 Charlotte Burgess-Auburn. Charlotte, artist, design-thinker and director at the d.school at Stanford, has just published a book called You Need a Manifesto. The guiding principles in the book are a powerful revelation in a society that does not generally teach us to use things like convictions, values or principles to guide our life choices. Charlotte tells us how to craft a personal manifesto that will help us face daily decisions, and create more purpose in our lives and work. Charlotte Burgess-Auburn. Charlotte, artist, design-thinker and director at the d.school at Stanford, has just published a book called You Need a Manifesto. The guiding principles in the book are a powerful revelation in a society that does not generally teach us to use things like convictions, values or principles to guide our life choices. Charlotte tells us how to craft a personal manifesto that will help us face daily decisions, and create more purpose in our lives and work. no full 35 76f5981d-a4c0-4eb7-9378-6b6e81204d1b Episode 34: What I Learned in 2022 That Changed Everything Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-34-what-i-learned-in-2022-that-changed-everything-KbbT0l1n Episode 34: What I Learned in 2022 That Changed Everything Lisa Congdon 00:20:09 Join Lisa for a look back at 2022 and what she learned this past year experimenting with living at the intersection of self-discipline, being with discomfort and trusting her intuition. Join Lisa for a look back at 2022 and what she learned this past year experimenting with living at the intersection of self-discipline, being with discomfort and trusting her intuition. no full 34 a14395f2-abfe-4145-b921-e35102f8a4dc Episode 33: A Conversation with Serena Bishop Gordon on Managing the Ego Serena's website

Serena on Instagram

Rich Roll's episode on mindset

Special Blend Gravel Camp

Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Race

 

]]> Thu, 8 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-33-a-conversation-with-serena-bishop-gordon-on-managing-the-ego-jpfTYjwY Serena's website

Serena on Instagram

Rich Roll's episode on mindset

Special Blend Gravel Camp

Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Race

 

]]> Episode 33: A Conversation with Serena Bishop Gordon on Managing the Ego Lisa Congdon 00:58:24 This episode features professional cyclist, Serena Bishop Gordon. Serena didn’t get on a bike till she was 30 years old, and, now at nearly 44 years old, she is an elite cyclist at an age when most women have long been retired. She’s is one of the wisest people I know. We talk about managing the ego – not comparing ourselves to others, keeping our eyes focused on our own journey, and connecting to the “why” inside our motivations for everything we do in life. Athlete or not, I hope you enjoy this episode! This episode features professional cyclist, Serena Bishop Gordon. Serena didn’t get on a bike till she was 30 years old, and, now at nearly 44 years old, she is an elite cyclist at an age when most women have long been retired. She’s is one of the wisest people I know. We talk about managing the ego – not comparing ourselves to others, keeping our eyes focused on our own journey, and connecting to the “why” inside our motivations for everything we do in life. Athlete or not, I hope you enjoy this episode! no full 33 d32447bd-8368-47ee-87bd-5e02e18e39b6 Episode 32: A Conversation with Marcie Alvis Walker on Embodiment Marcie on Instagram

Marcie's upcoming book

]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-32-a-conversation-with-marcie-alvis-walker-on-embodiment-vtf6RP7p Marcie on Instagram

Marcie's upcoming book

]]> Episode 32: A Conversation with Marcie Alvis Walker on Embodiment Lisa Congdon 01:05:23 In this conversation, I sit down with writer Marcie Alvis Walker. Marcie writes about race, about unraveling and dismantling Christianity’s legacy on human rights and mental illness, and about inclusion and intersectionality in our spiritual lives. Her upcoming book, Everybody Come Alive: a Memoir in Essays will be released this spring. We dive into this notion of “embodiment” – both what we embody and what we destroy in order to survive. In this conversation, I sit down with writer Marcie Alvis Walker. Marcie writes about race, about unraveling and dismantling Christianity’s legacy on human rights and mental illness, and about inclusion and intersectionality in our spiritual lives. Her upcoming book, Everybody Come Alive: a Memoir in Essays will be released this spring. We dive into this notion of “embodiment” – both what we embody and what we destroy in order to survive. yes full 32 038b5db8-3542-4fc3-a2a8-6bd21c2d5090 Episode 31: A Conversation with Bridget Watson Payne on Passion Bridget's Website

Chronicle Books

Lisa's shop (15% off with code PODCAST15)

]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-31-a-conversation-with-bridget-watson-payne-on-passion-23oUIuu2 Bridget's Website

Chronicle Books

Lisa's shop (15% off with code PODCAST15)

]]> Episode 31: A Conversation with Bridget Watson Payne on Passion Lisa Congdon 00:59:44 I am so thrilled to share with you my conversation with Bridget Watson Payne. Bridget is Executive Editor for Art Books at Chronicle Books, and is herself also a writer and artist. Bridget is also my longtime editor at Chronicle. Bridget and I start our conversation by talking about her role as an editor – how she got there, what her job looks like and how she finds new talent. But we center our conversation on the topic of passion – she posits that passion is at the heart of most long term creative endeavors. Writing books requires it, having a creative career requires it, and engaging in months or years long creative projects requires it. We talk about what passion is, the benefits and pitfalls of passion, and what to do when your passion wanes. I am so thrilled to share with you my conversation with Bridget Watson Payne. Bridget is Executive Editor for Art Books at Chronicle Books, and is herself also a writer and artist. Bridget is also my longtime editor at Chronicle. Bridget and I start our conversation by talking about her role as an editor – how she got there, what her job looks like and how she finds new talent. But we center our conversation on the topic of passion – she posits that passion is at the heart of most long term creative endeavors. Writing books requires it, having a creative career requires it, and engaging in months or years long creative projects requires it. We talk about what passion is, the benefits and pitfalls of passion, and what to do when your passion wanes. yes full 31 55239a9b-d3d6-4a94-b42a-c35bf6203225 Episode 30: A Conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols on Wholeness Morgan on Instagram.

Widening Circles by Rilke

Morgan's website.

]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-30-a-conversation-with-morgan-harper-nichols-on-wholeness-TP1HhSeY Morgan on Instagram.

Widening Circles by Rilke

Morgan's website.

]]> Episode 30: A Conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols on Wholeness Lisa Congdon 00:53:18 I am thrilled to bring you my conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan is an artist and poet whose work is inspired by real-life stories – and most of you know Morgan from Instagram the wonderful, heartfelt, art, poetry and writing she posts there to her two million Instagram followers. As you will learn, Morgan spent the first couple of years of her professional life as a college admission counselor, and then, as a full-time touring singer-songwriter and musician. It was on the road that she cultivated her curiosity and passion for writing, art, and design and slowly began to share her work online. I am lucky to know Morgan in real life, and am so excited to share the magic of her mind and spirit with you in this episode. Morgan and I focus our conversation on the notion of wholeness – what it means to be whole, how to cultivate a feeling of wholeness, and how to show up as a whole person in your life and work. I am thrilled to bring you my conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols. Morgan is an artist and poet whose work is inspired by real-life stories – and most of you know Morgan from Instagram the wonderful, heartfelt, art, poetry and writing she posts there to her two million Instagram followers. As you will learn, Morgan spent the first couple of years of her professional life as a college admission counselor, and then, as a full-time touring singer-songwriter and musician. It was on the road that she cultivated her curiosity and passion for writing, art, and design and slowly began to share her work online. I am lucky to know Morgan in real life, and am so excited to share the magic of her mind and spirit with you in this episode. Morgan and I focus our conversation on the notion of wholeness – what it means to be whole, how to cultivate a feeling of wholeness, and how to show up as a whole person in your life and work. no full 30 d023734e-29d1-4ac6-b312-1790b697eafd Episode 29: A Conversation with photographer Sophie Gamand on the Power of Intention Sophie Gamand

Sophie's Instagram feed 

Sophie refers to Liz Gilbert's Big Magic

And to Glennon Doyle as an inspiration

 

]]> Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-29-a-conversation-with-photographer-sophie-gamand-on-intention-SrNEVEUB Sophie Gamand

Sophie's Instagram feed 

Sophie refers to Liz Gilbert's Big Magic

And to Glennon Doyle as an inspiration

 

]]> Episode 29: A Conversation with photographer Sophie Gamand on the Power of Intention Lisa Congdon 01:08:24 Lisa and photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand talk about Sophie's journey from instagram fame to quitting social media, hamster wheel to dream projects and overwhelm to living with intention. Lisa and photographer, artist and animal advocate Sophie Gamand talk about Sophie's journey from instagram fame to quitting social media, hamster wheel to dream projects and overwhelm to living with intention. no full 29 cc453831-cb74-41b4-bd37-912751a4e480 Episode 28: On Hitting the Pause Button In this short season finale episode Lisa shares some context on taking breaks (going all the way back to medieval times), how our relationship to breaks has changed since the invention of the light bulb,  and why breaks are necessary to maintain our lifelong commitment to the things we love.

 

]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-28-on-hitting-the-pause-button-gXlb47AL In this short season finale episode Lisa shares some context on taking breaks (going all the way back to medieval times), how our relationship to breaks has changed since the invention of the light bulb,  and why breaks are necessary to maintain our lifelong commitment to the things we love.

 

]]> Episode 28: On Hitting the Pause Button Lisa Congdon 00:13:27 no full 28 757deca0-0fbb-458e-a3f8-39c176d65f69 Episode 27: Jen Hewett on Craft, Community and Connection This Long Thread: On Craft, Community and Connection 

Women in Clothes

]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-27-jen-hewett-on-craft-community-and-connection-dA9qu32y This Long Thread: On Craft, Community and Connection 

Women in Clothes

]]> Episode 27: Jen Hewett on Craft, Community and Connection Lisa Congdon 00:38:13 Lisa and Jen Hewett talk about Jen's latest book, This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community and Connection, published by Roost Books late 2021. Through this book, Jen celebrates and honors the diverse contributions of people of color in the craft community and explores the personal, political and creative potential of textile arts and crafts. Jen is one of a few prominent women of color in the fiber arts community and this book is her direct response to the need to highlight diverse voices. The book features interviews, essays and profiles and features a diverse spectrum of race, age, region, cultural identity, education and economic class. In this episode, Lisa and Jen talk about Jen’s journey in the craft community as a woman of color, especially after the racial reckoning of 2020, why this book is important, and how it might be different than what people expect. They also talked about some of the things that Jen learned when she was writing the book, why joy is an important element in the connection between women of color and craft, and... so much more! Enjoy! Lisa and Jen Hewett talk about Jen's latest book, This Long Thread: Women of Color on Craft, Community and Connection, published by Roost Books late 2021. Through this book, Jen celebrates and honors the diverse contributions of people of color in the craft community and explores the personal, political and creative potential of textile arts and crafts. Jen is one of a few prominent women of color in the fiber arts community and this book is her direct response to the need to highlight diverse voices. The book features interviews, essays and profiles and features a diverse spectrum of race, age, region, cultural identity, education and economic class. In this episode, Lisa and Jen talk about Jen’s journey in the craft community as a woman of color, especially after the racial reckoning of 2020, why this book is important, and how it might be different than what people expect. They also talked about some of the things that Jen learned when she was writing the book, why joy is an important element in the connection between women of color and craft, and... so much more! Enjoy! no full 27 73c1334e-184f-495d-b0ce-80b0318c1812 Episode 26: Brandi Cheyenne Harper on Unapologetic Joy and Radical Self Care Brandi's website: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com

Brandi's new book: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-care

Brandi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandicheyenneharper/

]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-26-brandi-cheyenne-harper-on-unapologetic-joy-and-radical-self-care-8LHf7drx Brandi's website: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com

Brandi's new book: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-care

Brandi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandicheyenneharper/

]]> Episode 26: Brandi Cheyenne Harper on Unapologetic Joy and Radical Self Care Lisa Congdon 00:49:01 This episode features artist, knitter and author, Brandi Cheyenne Harper. Lisa and Brandi spend an hour talking about being unapologetically joyful, self care as a radical act, and integrating self care into creativity and business. If you don’t know Brandi already, you are in for a treat. In addition to being immensely wise, she is also incredibly talented. She designs patterns and writes books on how to make handmade knitwear. She’s worked with Purl Soho, A Verb for Keeping Warm, Vogue Knitting, Etsy, West Elm, Better Homes and Gardens, and Country Living. Her new book, Knitting for Radical Self-Care, offers tips and suggestions for carving out time for creativity, alongside beautiful patterns to try yourself. The book includes ten original patterns inspired by revolutionary women of color, and Brandi speaks to these women and their immense impact on her life and our world. This episode features artist, knitter and author, Brandi Cheyenne Harper. Lisa and Brandi spend an hour talking about being unapologetically joyful, self care as a radical act, and integrating self care into creativity and business. If you don’t know Brandi already, you are in for a treat. In addition to being immensely wise, she is also incredibly talented. She designs patterns and writes books on how to make handmade knitwear. She’s worked with Purl Soho, A Verb for Keeping Warm, Vogue Knitting, Etsy, West Elm, Better Homes and Gardens, and Country Living. Her new book, Knitting for Radical Self-Care, offers tips and suggestions for carving out time for creativity, alongside beautiful patterns to try yourself. The book includes ten original patterns inspired by revolutionary women of color, and Brandi speaks to these women and their immense impact on her life and our world. no full 26 d024d2f9-f6d7-4b51-8aa1-470862ffa651 Episode 25: Rae Senarighi on Finding Joy and Purpose in Activism, Work and Everyday Life Rae's website: https://www.raesenarighi.com

Rae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transpainter/

Netflix video: https://www.raesenarighi.com/trans-netflix-special

Story about Rae's Billboards: https://www.wuwm.com/2021-10-20/i-had-to-do-something-tangible-how-a-billboard-turned-into-a-grassroots-movement-sharing-positivity

 

]]> Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-25-rae-senarighi-on-finding-joy-and-purpose-in-activism-work-and-everyday-life-GllxDNbO Rae's website: https://www.raesenarighi.com

Rae's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transpainter/

Netflix video: https://www.raesenarighi.com/trans-netflix-special

Story about Rae's Billboards: https://www.wuwm.com/2021-10-20/i-had-to-do-something-tangible-how-a-billboard-turned-into-a-grassroots-movement-sharing-positivity

 

]]> Episode 25: Rae Senarighi on Finding Joy and Purpose in Activism, Work and Everyday Life Lisa Congdon 01:09:34 In this episode, Lisa Talks with the ever-inspiring and light-filled Rae Senarighi, trans fine artist, designer and muralist, activist, and cancer survivor whose work centers around accurate and celebratory representation of the trans community. They chat about Rae's work and life and what it means to be working toward trans liberation at a time when trans rights across the US and parts of the world are being threatened. In this episode, Lisa Talks with the ever-inspiring and light-filled Rae Senarighi, trans fine artist, designer and muralist, activist, and cancer survivor whose work centers around accurate and celebratory representation of the trans community. They chat about Rae's work and life and what it means to be working toward trans liberation at a time when trans rights across the US and parts of the world are being threatened. no full 25 9145b901-1f4c-4f93-b0d5-e1f6127163b1 Episode 24: Lisa Olivera on Embracing Our Complete, Flawed Humanity Lisa's website: https://lisaolivera.com

Lisa's new book: https://lisaolivera.com/book

Lisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lisaolivera/

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-24-lisa-olivera-on-embracing-our-complete-flawed-humanity-y2Fk0WSV Lisa's website: https://lisaolivera.com

Lisa's new book: https://lisaolivera.com/book

Lisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lisaolivera/

]]> Episode 24: Lisa Olivera on Embracing Our Complete, Flawed Humanity Lisa Congdon 00:53:19 Some of you may know Lisa Olivera from her popular Instagram feed - and that’s how Lisa discovered Lisa and her work. Lisa Olivera is a font of wisdom and compassion. Through her own inner work unlearning false beliefs she had about herself --- many of which stemmed from learning she had been abandoned by her mother as a newborn – she has become a trusted teacher to those who follow her and therapist to her clients. She writes about self worth, radical acceptance, community and living in our full humanity. Lisa Olivera has just published her first book, Already Enough: A Path to Self Acceptance. In this new book, she explores how our stories affect us. She guides us through reframing the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve so we can remember that we are already enough, just the way we are. Through the book, she guides us toward healing. The book is tender, hopeful, and inspiring, -- and it’s also utterly practical and down to earth. In this episode, Lisa chats with Lisa about the book, specifically her own story, working through the ever-present feelings of not being enough, shifting mindsets and changing the stories we tell ourselves about who we are so that we can live more fully – in our complete, flawed, humanity. Some of you may know Lisa Olivera from her popular Instagram feed - and that’s how Lisa discovered Lisa and her work. Lisa Olivera is a font of wisdom and compassion. Through her own inner work unlearning false beliefs she had about herself --- many of which stemmed from learning she had been abandoned by her mother as a newborn – she has become a trusted teacher to those who follow her and therapist to her clients. She writes about self worth, radical acceptance, community and living in our full humanity. Lisa Olivera has just published her first book, Already Enough: A Path to Self Acceptance. In this new book, she explores how our stories affect us. She guides us through reframing the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and what we deserve so we can remember that we are already enough, just the way we are. Through the book, she guides us toward healing. The book is tender, hopeful, and inspiring, -- and it’s also utterly practical and down to earth. In this episode, Lisa chats with Lisa about the book, specifically her own story, working through the ever-present feelings of not being enough, shifting mindsets and changing the stories we tell ourselves about who we are so that we can live more fully – in our complete, flawed, humanity. no full 24 d8cf3f73-b066-4c62-9659-6fff9ad65c1f Episode 23: In Conversation with Legend Debbie Millman Debbie's new book: https://www.whydesignmatters.online

Design Matters Podcast: https://www.designmattersmedia.com

]]> Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-23-in-conversation-with-legend-debbie-millman-6Q2UY6jH Debbie's new book: https://www.whydesignmatters.online

Design Matters Podcast: https://www.designmattersmedia.com

]]> Episode 23: In Conversation with Legend Debbie Millman Lisa Congdon 00:59:10 In this episode Lisa talks with her friend, design legend, Debbie Millman -- about her latest book, her award winning podcast Design Matters and radically transforming her life in her fifties. In this episode Lisa talks with her friend, design legend, Debbie Millman -- about her latest book, her award winning podcast Design Matters and radically transforming her life in her fifties. no full 23 e54be401-7a7f-44d3-b3c8-960f77b5e9f4 Episode 22: Ask Lisa Anything #3 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-22-ask-lisa-anything-3-E3T_tFev Episode 22: Ask Lisa Anything #3 Lisa Congdon 00:52:06 This week is the third installation of the ASK LISA ANYTHING series! In this episode we cover a myriad of topics, including work/life balance (and does it really exist?), Lisa's favorite tools, how she deals with a lukewarm reception or criticism of her work, where she finds inspiration, staying inspired and so much more! Moderated by Lisa's wife Clay. This week is the third installation of the ASK LISA ANYTHING series! In this episode we cover a myriad of topics, including work/life balance (and does it really exist?), Lisa's favorite tools, how she deals with a lukewarm reception or criticism of her work, where she finds inspiration, staying inspired and so much more! Moderated by Lisa's wife Clay. no full 22 609955e4-f37e-49e9-a2b0-01ddee8a1870 EPISODE 21: Lindsey Murphy on Fear, Risk and Experiencing Life Fully Lindsey's website: https://www.ilindseymurphy.com/about

The Fab Lab: https://www.thefablab.com

Lindsey's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefablabhq/

 

]]> Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-21-lindsey-murphy-on-fear-risk-and-experiencing-life-fully-J8rhnAxt Lindsey's website: https://www.ilindseymurphy.com/about

The Fab Lab: https://www.thefablab.com

Lindsey's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefablabhq/

 

]]> EPISODE 21: Lindsey Murphy on Fear, Risk and Experiencing Life Fully Lisa Congdon 01:02:16 In this episode Lisa interviews Lindsey Murphy, known to many as "Crazy Aunt Lindsey". She is the award-winning creator + host of The Fab Lab With Crazy Aunt Lindsey, YouTube’s most beloved kids science web series that takes everyday science concepts and turns them into fabulous DIY projects children can do at home with their families. Known for her inspiring, unconventional life path and her accrual of and ability to dispense wisdom, Lindsey is a regular guest on television shows, conference stages, and has been invited to speak at Harvard University and Google Inc. to talk about creative media in science communications, Diversity in STEM, fundraising, entrepreneurship, being brave, having courage, branding and marketing in the digital age. In this episode, we learn more about Lindsey’s incredible life so far with a focus on fear, risk, and experiencing life fully. In this episode Lisa interviews Lindsey Murphy, known to many as "Crazy Aunt Lindsey". She is the award-winning creator + host of The Fab Lab With Crazy Aunt Lindsey, YouTube’s most beloved kids science web series that takes everyday science concepts and turns them into fabulous DIY projects children can do at home with their families. Known for her inspiring, unconventional life path and her accrual of and ability to dispense wisdom, Lindsey is a regular guest on television shows, conference stages, and has been invited to speak at Harvard University and Google Inc. to talk about creative media in science communications, Diversity in STEM, fundraising, entrepreneurship, being brave, having courage, branding and marketing in the digital age. In this episode, we learn more about Lindsey’s incredible life so far with a focus on fear, risk, and experiencing life fully. no full 21 ccf42357-0856-4d1c-82d4-eaaafdc3cb96 Episode 20: Holding Boundaries Without Guilt Notes to Self Artwork

]]> Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-20-holding-boundaries-without-guilt-hz24tmT5 Notes to Self Artwork

]]> Episode 20: Holding Boundaries Without Guilt Lisa Congdon 00:13:47 This episode Lisa talks about holding boundaries without guilt. Boundaries has become one of her favorite topics because she has struggled with having them for nearly her entire life. In the past few years, she's been making major progress in holding boundaries and she shares what she's learneing (and unlearning). This episode Lisa talks about holding boundaries without guilt. Boundaries has become one of her favorite topics because she has struggled with having them for nearly her entire life. In the past few years, she's been making major progress in holding boundaries and she shares what she's learneing (and unlearning). no full 20 32777d8f-5838-4dcd-baea-dcbfad93053c Episode 19: Artist Courtney Ahn on Using Her Creativity and Platform to Build a Better World Courn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyahndesign/

Courn's Website: https://www.courtneyahndesign.com

A Little Book About Activism: https://akidsco.com/products/a-little-book-about-activism

]]> Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-19-artist-courtney-ahn-on-using-her-creativity-and-platform-to-build-a-better-world-Ce1OBgky Courn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyahndesign/

Courn's Website: https://www.courtneyahndesign.com

A Little Book About Activism: https://akidsco.com/products/a-little-book-about-activism

]]> Episode 19: Artist Courtney Ahn on Using Her Creativity and Platform to Build a Better World Lisa Congdon 00:40:16 In Episode 19 Lisa chats with one of the most important voices on social media today: Courtney Ahn. Courtney – or “Courn” as she is known by her friends and fans – is a Korean American multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator and anti-racist, anti oppression activist and educator. Courn uses her platform and design chops to create beautiful, educational, hard hitting guides and other messaging to speak out about racism, oppression, among other important topics. She is dedicated to dismantling white supremacy and systemic oppression through her design practice. Courn exemplifies the spirit of Gen Z: a passion for change and speaking truth to power. In Episode 19 Lisa chats with one of the most important voices on social media today: Courtney Ahn. Courtney – or “Courn” as she is known by her friends and fans – is a Korean American multi-disciplinary designer and illustrator and anti-racist, anti oppression activist and educator. Courn uses her platform and design chops to create beautiful, educational, hard hitting guides and other messaging to speak out about racism, oppression, among other important topics. She is dedicated to dismantling white supremacy and systemic oppression through her design practice. Courn exemplifies the spirit of Gen Z: a passion for change and speaking truth to power. no full 19 013f0684-0e32-432e-b9e2-eb9dedfb8592 Episode 18: Exploring the Gifts of Boredom with Artist Kyle Steed A Kids Book About Boredom

How Boredom Can Spark Creativity

]]> Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-18-exploring-the-gifts-of-boredom-with-artist-kyle-steed-dZ3pD6Cn A Kids Book About Boredom

How Boredom Can Spark Creativity

]]> Episode 18: Exploring the Gifts of Boredom with Artist Kyle Steed Lisa Congdon 00:57:39 In this episode Lisa interviews artist Kyle Steed about one of her favorite topics: boredom. Kyle just published a fantastic book for kids about boredom, called, aptly A Kids Book About Boredom (which is part of a wonderful, growing series). This book illuminates a key belief about boredom that Kyle and Lisa share: that boredom is an opportunity and, ultimately, a gift – especially when it comes to creativity. Mundane activities and moments are gifts, because our minds get free reign. We are not beholden to anything except our imagination. We hope you enjoy this episode! In this episode Lisa interviews artist Kyle Steed about one of her favorite topics: boredom. Kyle just published a fantastic book for kids about boredom, called, aptly A Kids Book About Boredom (which is part of a wonderful, growing series). This book illuminates a key belief about boredom that Kyle and Lisa share: that boredom is an opportunity and, ultimately, a gift – especially when it comes to creativity. Mundane activities and moments are gifts, because our minds get free reign. We are not beholden to anything except our imagination. We hope you enjoy this episode! no full 18 97bc64e2-869b-4a7a-aaff-34de9a5b80f4 Episode 17: Ask Lisa Anything #2 Diana Fayt's Instagram (her studio org is amazing!): https://www.instagram.com/dianafayt/

]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-17-ask-lisa-anything-2-PyOaTpTH Diana Fayt's Instagram (her studio org is amazing!): https://www.instagram.com/dianafayt/

]]> Episode 17: Ask Lisa Anything #2 Lisa Congdon 00:47:04 Lisa answers your questions! In this episode we cover everything from "not caring" what other people think, to the leap from analog to digital art, to social media (the ups and downs), to what to do when you have too many ideas (and get overwhelmed), to career dreams, insecurities, and how I got started in illustration AND MORE. Moderated by Lisa's wife Clay. Lisa answers your questions! In this episode we cover everything from "not caring" what other people think, to the leap from analog to digital art, to social media (the ups and downs), to what to do when you have too many ideas (and get overwhelmed), to career dreams, insecurities, and how I got started in illustration AND MORE. Moderated by Lisa's wife Clay. no full 17 9f256235-08b6-4d9a-a9af-5e64090ac920 Episode 16: The Power of Understanding and Living Your Values with Andreea Niculescu The Live Your Values Deck in Lisa's shop

The Live Your Values Deck on Amazon

 

]]> Thu, 9 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-16-the-power-of-understanding-and-living-your-values-with-andreea-niculescu-ei8nnbWh The Live Your Values Deck in Lisa's shop

The Live Your Values Deck on Amazon

 

]]> Episode 16: The Power of Understanding and Living Your Values with Andreea Niculescu Lisa Congdon 01:06:36 In this episode, Lisa chats with Andreea Niculescu about how the simple act of understanding our own core values has the capacity to completely change how we approach our lives, run our businesses and make choices in our everyday lives. Andreea and Lisa are both so passionate about sharing with other folks how transformational understanding core values can be that they created a deck of illustrated values cards (The Live Your Values Deck!) which you can use to narrow down your own set of core values. In this conversation Lisa and Andreea talk about how they came together to create the deck and the power of living a values driven life. In this episode, Lisa chats with Andreea Niculescu about how the simple act of understanding our own core values has the capacity to completely change how we approach our lives, run our businesses and make choices in our everyday lives. Andreea and Lisa are both so passionate about sharing with other folks how transformational understanding core values can be that they created a deck of illustrated values cards (The Live Your Values Deck!) which you can use to narrow down your own set of core values. In this conversation Lisa and Andreea talk about how they came together to create the deck and the power of living a values driven life. no full 16 0489762f-8392-45b0-b25c-57e921d369c6 Episode 15: Grace Bonney on Celebrating the Collective Wisdom of Women Over 50 Collective Wisdom

A Glorious Freedom

]]> Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-15-grace-bonney-on-celebrating-the-collective-wisdom-of-women-over-50-TyZ2dVjV Collective Wisdom

A Glorious Freedom

]]> Episode 15: Grace Bonney on Celebrating the Collective Wisdom of Women Over 50 Lisa Congdon 00:50:29 I had the pleasure of interviewing Grace Bonney, legendary former editor of DesignSponge, about what she’s been up to since she closed DesignSponge in 2019 and about her latest book, Collective Wisdom. Collective Wisdom is a collection of interviews, conversations, and intimate photographs of over 100 trailblazing women over the age of 50, who describe the ups, downs, and lessons learned while forging their unique paths. It is also a tribute to the importance of intergenerational connections between women, with interviews conducted by daughters, friends, mentors, and colleagues. I am so delighted to be included in the book and to have gotten to turn the mic on Grace to ask her what inspired her to make this book. I had the pleasure of interviewing Grace Bonney, legendary former editor of DesignSponge, about what she’s been up to since she closed DesignSponge in 2019 and about her latest book, Collective Wisdom. Collective Wisdom is a collection of interviews, conversations, and intimate photographs of over 100 trailblazing women over the age of 50, who describe the ups, downs, and lessons learned while forging their unique paths. It is also a tribute to the importance of intergenerational connections between women, with interviews conducted by daughters, friends, mentors, and colleagues. I am so delighted to be included in the book and to have gotten to turn the mic on Grace to ask her what inspired her to make this book. no full 15 a7d70dd0-5fbf-4ad5-8874-c684746a5565 Episode 14: It's Not Equal at All - Bicycling Magazine Editor Bill Strickland on Committing to Increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cycling Bucyling Mag's Pledge to Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.bicycling.com/about/a33360121/bicyclings-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion/

Bicycling Mag's story on Ade Hogue: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a38135564/remembering-cyclist-ade-hogue/

 

]]> Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-14-its-not-equal-at-all-bicycling-magazine-editor-bill-strickland-on-committing-to-increasing-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-cycling-xcO2OSuO Bucyling Mag's Pledge to Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.bicycling.com/about/a33360121/bicyclings-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion/

Bicycling Mag's story on Ade Hogue: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a38135564/remembering-cyclist-ade-hogue/

 

]]> Episode 14: It's Not Equal at All - Bicycling Magazine Editor Bill Strickland on Committing to Increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cycling Lisa Congdon 00:46:43 Episode 14 is an interview with Bill Strickland, Editor-in-Chief of Bicycling Magazine. Bill’s equal passions for cycling and writing have led to several books, award winning stories, and leading the magazine into the future, most significantly in transforming the magazine to more accurately reflect the diverse community of cyclists in the world. While many organizations made such pledges in 2020 but quickly abandoned them, Bicycling is living it. In this episode, I talk to Bill about leading the magazine through this process, and what that has been like for him personally and professionally. Episode 14 is an interview with Bill Strickland, Editor-in-Chief of Bicycling Magazine. Bill’s equal passions for cycling and writing have led to several books, award winning stories, and leading the magazine into the future, most significantly in transforming the magazine to more accurately reflect the diverse community of cyclists in the world. While many organizations made such pledges in 2020 but quickly abandoned them, Bicycling is living it. In this episode, I talk to Bill about leading the magazine through this process, and what that has been like for him personally and professionally. no full 14 f26ecae7-b344-4d4d-9291-74b3a1f073d3 Episode 13: Working Through Anxiety in the Creative Process My sponsor Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/congdon

Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic

My 2018 interview with Elizabeth Gilbert is here

My book Find Your Artistic Voice (a whole chapter on fear)

 

]]> Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-13-working-through-anxiety-in-the-creative-process-nHLi6Ycb My sponsor Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/congdon

Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic

My 2018 interview with Elizabeth Gilbert is here

My book Find Your Artistic Voice (a whole chapter on fear)

 

]]> Episode 13: Working Through Anxiety in the Creative Process Lisa Congdon 00:31:28 In this episode, Lisa talks about the relationship between fear (which we also call anxiety) and the creative process. Fear and creativity are so inextricably linked that we almost cannot separate them. And, yet, they constantly feel at war with one another. And that conflict gets in the way of the making and the doing. So what do we do? The answer is simple, but it requires work and patience and a new perspective. Take a listen  to learn more about mind shifts you can make when anxiety keeps you from moving forward.  In this episode, Lisa talks about the relationship between fear (which we also call anxiety) and the creative process. Fear and creativity are so inextricably linked that we almost cannot separate them. And, yet, they constantly feel at war with one another. And that conflict gets in the way of the making and the doing. So what do we do? The answer is simple, but it requires work and patience and a new perspective. Take a listen  to learn more about mind shifts you can make when anxiety keeps you from moving forward.  no full 13 e92c5939-c5fe-40d8-8beb-918c23638051 Finding the Kind of Work that Brings You Alive: A Conversation with Jonathan Fields Jonathan's website/latest book/podcast: https://www.jonathanfields.com

My sponsor Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/congdon

 

 

 

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/what-is-your-unique-impulse-for-work-that-brings-you-alive-a-conversation-with-jonathan-fields-gmSnHojU Jonathan's website/latest book/podcast: https://www.jonathanfields.com

My sponsor Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/congdon

 

 

 

]]> Finding the Kind of Work that Brings You Alive: A Conversation with Jonathan Fields Lisa Congdon 00:58:51 In this conversation with renowned entrepreneur, podcaster and author Jonathan Fields, we dive into the question: what is your unique imprint for work that brings you alive? We also discuss the groundbreaking assessment Jonathan has developed to help us answer this question. We all want to do work that brings us a sense of meaningfulness, where we are in the flow, where we feel energized, where we are allowed to express the greatest amount of potential and have a strong sense of purpose. How do we figure out what that "work" is? And how has the global pandemic pushed many of us to ask and answer this question? In this conversation with renowned entrepreneur, podcaster and author Jonathan Fields, we dive into the question: what is your unique imprint for work that brings you alive? We also discuss the groundbreaking assessment Jonathan has developed to help us answer this question. We all want to do work that brings us a sense of meaningfulness, where we are in the flow, where we feel energized, where we are allowed to express the greatest amount of potential and have a strong sense of purpose. How do we figure out what that "work" is? And how has the global pandemic pushed many of us to ask and answer this question? yes full 12 9794e02f-935d-4d63-b54e-bdfcdff0c2fa Episode 11: On Adventure, Community and living a Full Life with Gravel Cyclist and Designer Sarah Sturm Sarah Sturm  on Instagram

Sarah's design business

Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder

Article addressing  controversy in women's gravel cycling which Sarah and I referred to. 

Radical Adventure Riders

Rule of Three Race

Leadboat

Rooted Vermont

Ripton 

Cyclocross description

Storyblocks, my amazing sponsor: storyblocks.com/congdon

]]> Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-11-on-adventure-community-and-living-a-full-life-with-gravel-cyclist-and-designer-sarah-sturm-dBT_jBfW Sarah Sturm  on Instagram

Sarah's design business

Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder

Article addressing  controversy in women's gravel cycling which Sarah and I referred to. 

Radical Adventure Riders

Rule of Three Race

Leadboat

Rooted Vermont

Ripton 

Cyclocross description

Storyblocks, my amazing sponsor: storyblocks.com/congdon

]]> Episode 11: On Adventure, Community and living a Full Life with Gravel Cyclist and Designer Sarah Sturm Lisa Congdon 01:08:34 Sarah Sturm is an incredible cyclist and a creative. Her cycling resume is impressive, but what’s even more inspiring is her attitude and approach. She doesn’t train in the traditional way most endurance athletes do with strict training plans and an attachment to a heart rate monitor. Instead, she relies on her intuition and love for cycling as her training motivator. Sarah also prioritizes community over competition and works as a coach to kids in her hometown and as a positive force in the sport for inclusion. When she is not training and racing, she runs a successful graphic design firm from her home in Durango, Colorado. She sees having a balanced life as the key to happiness. Join us for a conversation between friends, artists and cyclists Lisa and Sarah! Sarah Sturm is an incredible cyclist and a creative. Her cycling resume is impressive, but what’s even more inspiring is her attitude and approach. She doesn’t train in the traditional way most endurance athletes do with strict training plans and an attachment to a heart rate monitor. Instead, she relies on her intuition and love for cycling as her training motivator. Sarah also prioritizes community over competition and works as a coach to kids in her hometown and as a positive force in the sport for inclusion. When she is not training and racing, she runs a successful graphic design firm from her home in Durango, Colorado. She sees having a balanced life as the key to happiness. Join us for a conversation between friends, artists and cyclists Lisa and Sarah! yes full 3fdb3bc9-3db6-41ab-ac43-23b94116b746 Ask Lisa Anything #1 Clay works as Marketing & Communications Director at The Wild (VR/AR collaboration for Architecture & Design Teams) 

Clay’s fave remote work apps:

Miro (an online whiteboard & visual collaboration platform)

Coda (a new doc for teams)

Loom (video messaging for work)

Asana (online project and task management) 

Find out your personality type at 16 Personalities. 

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]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/ask-lisa-anything-1-BmK0GzdI Clay works as Marketing & Communications Director at The Wild (VR/AR collaboration for Architecture & Design Teams) 

Clay’s fave remote work apps:

Miro (an online whiteboard & visual collaboration platform)

Coda (a new doc for teams)

Loom (video messaging for work)

Asana (online project and task management) 

Find out your personality type at 16 Personalities. 

My Sponsor Storyblocks!  storyblocks.com/congdon

My Sponsor Wireframe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wireframe/id1437677219

]]> Ask Lisa Anything #1 Lisa Congdon 00:57:08 In this episode, Lisa answers her first set of ASK ME (LISA) ANYTHING (aka "AMA") questions, moderated by her wife, Clay. Questions in this episode range from "Do you believe in a higher power?" to "Do you believe in love at first sight?" to "What is your favorite procreate brush?" and everything in between! More of these ramblings to come in the future. In this episode, Lisa answers her first set of ASK ME (LISA) ANYTHING (aka "AMA") questions, moderated by her wife, Clay. Questions in this episode range from "Do you believe in a higher power?" to "Do you believe in love at first sight?" to "What is your favorite procreate brush?" and everything in between! More of these ramblings to come in the future. no full 10 63db0d9b-3374-4b5b-8513-bc6b13edbaf6 Episode 9: On Taking Small Actions and Exercising Boundaries with Artist Jen Hewett Jen's website: jenhewett.com

Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhewett/

My Sponsor Storyblocks!  storyblocks.com/congdon

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]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-9-on-taking-small-actions-and-exercising-boundaries-with-artist-jen-hewett-B_q_3hdW Jen's website: jenhewett.com

Jen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenhewett/

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]]> Episode 9: On Taking Small Actions and Exercising Boundaries with Artist Jen Hewett Lisa Congdon 01:02:08 This week’s podcast episode is a special one, because it includes my very first interview! And the interview is with one of my favorite people in the world, artist, print maker and author, Jennifer Hewett. Jen and I have been best friends for almost a decade, and I am thrilled to have her on the podcast. At the time of this recording Jen has just moved across the country from San Francisco to the Hudson Valley in New York, and in this episode she shares how she came to move her life and her art practice at age 46 across 2600 miles. We also talk about one of our other favorite topics: boundaries! How to have them, how to keep them, and why they matter. Jen is wise, immensely talented, and what I call “a practical visionary.” I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. This week’s podcast episode is a special one, because it includes my very first interview! And the interview is with one of my favorite people in the world, artist, print maker and author, Jennifer Hewett. Jen and I have been best friends for almost a decade, and I am thrilled to have her on the podcast. At the time of this recording Jen has just moved across the country from San Francisco to the Hudson Valley in New York, and in this episode she shares how she came to move her life and her art practice at age 46 across 2600 miles. We also talk about one of our other favorite topics: boundaries! How to have them, how to keep them, and why they matter. Jen is wise, immensely talented, and what I call “a practical visionary.” I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation as much as I enjoyed having it. no full 9 d8430d81-83de-4f0d-acb1-f8374ec69906 Episode 8: From Your Comfort Zone to the Wild Unknown The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements:
Amazon
Signed Copies in my Shop
Indiebound

Video I made about the book.

 

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-8-from-your-comfort-zone-to-the-wild-unknown-YswslKjt The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements:
Amazon
Signed Copies in my Shop
Indiebound

Video I made about the book.

 

]]> Episode 8: From Your Comfort Zone to the Wild Unknown Lisa Congdon 00:31:10 In this episode I tell a story about how I said YES to a professional opportunity I was unsure about, and how I learned so much along the way, mostly about surrendering to the unknown. I hope you enjoy it! In this episode I tell a story about how I said YES to a professional opportunity I was unsure about, and how I learned so much along the way, mostly about surrendering to the unknown. I hope you enjoy it! no full 8 5aa98ddb-10dc-45ea-8115-f62a6ac31cf5 Episode 7: Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Journey Please check out and subscribe to my sponsor WIREFRAME PODCAST!!

 

]]> Thu, 8 Jul 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-7-keep-your-eyes-on-your-own-journey-P__BBHZD Please check out and subscribe to my sponsor WIREFRAME PODCAST!!

 

]]> Episode 7: Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Journey Lisa Congdon 00:20:57 Are you a person who is very sensitive to the accomplishments or progress of other folks on a similar creative path? Or maybe you are someone who routinely compares yourself to others? In this episode, I talk about the emotional danger you put yourself in when you are hyper focused on others and strategies for staying focused on AND honoring your own journey. Are you a person who is very sensitive to the accomplishments or progress of other folks on a similar creative path? Or maybe you are someone who routinely compares yourself to others? In this episode, I talk about the emotional danger you put yourself in when you are hyper focused on others and strategies for staying focused on AND honoring your own journey. no full 7 1583ae2d-2ca8-48ab-baea-b22bde05ecb7 Episode 6: What it Means to Have an Artistic Voice (Part 2) My book on Artistic Voice

The Curious Victorian Tradition of Making Art from Human Hair

Alex Slydel  (ceramics artist, performance artist and filmmaker)

 

]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-6-what-it-means-to-have-an-artistic-voice-part-2-V2l_xaoU My book on Artistic Voice

The Curious Victorian Tradition of Making Art from Human Hair

Alex Slydel  (ceramics artist, performance artist and filmmaker)

 

]]> Episode 6: What it Means to Have an Artistic Voice (Part 2) Lisa Congdon 00:25:59 Do you ever find yourself asking or thinking: "Who am I creatively?" or "I feel like my art is all over the place!" If so, you are not alone. Honing your artistic voice is a process that takes years and years both exploration and disciplined, sustained practice. But what does it really mean to have a creative voice? Is voice the same as style? Or is it something entirely different? In Episode 6, I continue to break down the components of your "voice" and suggest ways of thinking about your voice so that you can more easily deepen and develop it. If you haven't listened to Episode 5 yet, start there! Do you ever find yourself asking or thinking: "Who am I creatively?" or "I feel like my art is all over the place!" If so, you are not alone. Honing your artistic voice is a process that takes years and years both exploration and disciplined, sustained practice. But what does it really mean to have a creative voice? Is voice the same as style? Or is it something entirely different? In Episode 6, I continue to break down the components of your "voice" and suggest ways of thinking about your voice so that you can more easily deepen and develop it. If you haven't listened to Episode 5 yet, start there! no full 6 597d5b54-8710-447d-bff2-4cbbd35f4062 Episode 5: What it Means to Have an Artistic Voice (Part 1)  

My book: Find Your Artistic Voice

Jennifer Orkin Lewis

Stephen Smith

Gerhard Richter Documentary (you can also watch on Netflix in the US)

Ariel Dunitz Johnson

 

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My book: Find Your Artistic Voice

Jennifer Orkin Lewis

Stephen Smith

Gerhard Richter Documentary (you can also watch on Netflix in the US)

Ariel Dunitz Johnson

 

]]> Episode 5: What it Means to Have an Artistic Voice (Part 1) Lisa Congdon 00:25:41 Do you ever find yourself asking or thinking: "Who am I creatively?" or "I feel like my art is all over the place!" If so, you are not alone. Honing your artistic voice is a process that takes years and years both exploration and disciplined, sustained practice. But what does it really mean to have a creative voice? Is voice the same as style? Or is it something entirely different? In Episode 5, I begin to break down the components of your "voice" and suggest ways of thinking about your voice so that you can more easily deepen and develop it. Do you ever find yourself asking or thinking: "Who am I creatively?" or "I feel like my art is all over the place!" If so, you are not alone. Honing your artistic voice is a process that takes years and years both exploration and disciplined, sustained practice. But what does it really mean to have a creative voice? Is voice the same as style? Or is it something entirely different? In Episode 5, I begin to break down the components of your "voice" and suggest ways of thinking about your voice so that you can more easily deepen and develop it. no full 5 4334bd28-a04f-49ec-928a-6f79f7d6551a Episode 4: Being Creative in Stressful Times Short, great article on Diffuse Thinking. 

My book Find Your Artistic Voice.

New Color in the Times of Slow Coffee Exhibit

More on the exhibit. 

 

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-4-being-creative-in-stressful-times-TS_nMO8I Short, great article on Diffuse Thinking. 

My book Find Your Artistic Voice.

New Color in the Times of Slow Coffee Exhibit

More on the exhibit. 

 

]]> Episode 4: Being Creative in Stressful Times Lisa Congdon 00:19:02 Being creative during times of stress, whether it’s a personal crisis or a global pandemic, is akin to running in hot humid weather. You can do it, but it requires so much more effort than it does on a clear, dry day. What normally might feel easy or enjoyable feels slow and sluggish. This week’s episode is all about being creative in stressful times. From a little science about creativity and stress to suggestions for getting your mojo back, this podcast episode is for anyone who has struggled with creative flow. Being creative during times of stress, whether it’s a personal crisis or a global pandemic, is akin to running in hot humid weather. You can do it, but it requires so much more effort than it does on a clear, dry day. What normally might feel easy or enjoyable feels slow and sluggish. This week’s episode is all about being creative in stressful times. From a little science about creativity and stress to suggestions for getting your mojo back, this podcast episode is for anyone who has struggled with creative flow. no full 4 798d1dbb-e4fd-42d3-aec2-7d73fc9699ac Episode 3: Practice My book, Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

 

]]> Thu, 6 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-3-practice-IzF_R77D My book, Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic

 

]]> Episode 3: Practice Lisa Congdon 00:17:45 Have you ever had an idea in your mind for something you wanted to make and then tried to go make that thing, and it didn’t come out like the vision in your brain? That’s because our ideas of what we want to make are often far beyond our skill level. When this happens, many of us give up, because we think, “I can’t do that, so I why try?” When, in fact, doing anything well usually requires hours and hours and hours of practice. Practice is so central to being an artist that what we do is called our “Art Practice.” This week’s podcast episode is about just that: PRACTICE—what it looks like, how to get in a better habit of it, and how it can propel us to the next level in whatever we are doing (including athletics, writing, music, sewing, etc). Have you ever had an idea in your mind for something you wanted to make and then tried to go make that thing, and it didn’t come out like the vision in your brain? That’s because our ideas of what we want to make are often far beyond our skill level. When this happens, many of us give up, because we think, “I can’t do that, so I why try?” When, in fact, doing anything well usually requires hours and hours and hours of practice. Practice is so central to being an artist that what we do is called our “Art Practice.” This week’s podcast episode is about just that: PRACTICE—what it looks like, how to get in a better habit of it, and how it can propel us to the next level in whatever we are doing (including athletics, writing, music, sewing, etc). no full 3 9907c31e-9817-4135-b310-c70e14419322 Episode 2: Own Your Story Like this episode? You might also like my book, You Will Leave a Trail of Stars: Words of Inspiration for Blazing Your Own Path, which you can purchase directly from me or from Amazon or wherever books are sold.

Imposter Syndrome Study from 1978.

Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome, Harvard Business Review. By Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey.

The episode I refer to at the beginning and end of this Episode is Episode 1. If you haven't listened to it yet, I hope you will! I share my story and background of how I became an artist there. 

]]> Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-2-own-your-story-3SpTQQop Like this episode? You might also like my book, You Will Leave a Trail of Stars: Words of Inspiration for Blazing Your Own Path, which you can purchase directly from me or from Amazon or wherever books are sold.

Imposter Syndrome Study from 1978.

Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome, Harvard Business Review. By Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey.

The episode I refer to at the beginning and end of this Episode is Episode 1. If you haven't listened to it yet, I hope you will! I share my story and background of how I became an artist there. 

]]> Episode 2: Own Your Story Lisa Congdon 00:22:15 This week’s episode is all about Owning Your Story. In this episode, I talk not only about owning your experience as valid (no matter what it is), but also about embracing the less attractive parts of your story as a way to bring your full self to your creative practice and make your work richer and more interesting. This week’s episode is all about Owning Your Story. In this episode, I talk not only about owning your experience as valid (no matter what it is), but also about embracing the less attractive parts of your story as a way to bring your full self to your creative practice and make your work richer and more interesting. no full 2 e7741922-5795-4f05-aeb9-10b8e1b09f12 Episode 1: Lisa's Story Thu, 8 Apr 2021 04:15:00 +0000 hello@lisacongdon.com (Lisa Congdon) https://the-lisa-congdon-sessions.simplecast.com/episodes/episode-1-lisas-story-oP7vH6R4 Episode 1: Lisa's Story Lisa Congdon 00:35:19 I decided to launch the podcast with an episode that sets the stage with my story - context for who I am and how I came to be a working artist and champion of the creative path. My story is different than most because I didn’t actually pick up a paintbrush until I was 32 years old, and I didn’t begin life as a professional artist until I was nearly 40. I never studied art or design in school. So, as you can imagine, one of the most common questions I get is: how did I go from an adult who had zero artistic aspirations or experience to someone whose life 20 years later is defined by art and an interest in the creative path? This first episode is that story, with lots of juicy bits, including my 13-year-old celebrity crush! -Lisa Congdon I decided to launch the podcast with an episode that sets the stage with my story - context for who I am and how I came to be a working artist and champion of the creative path. My story is different than most because I didn’t actually pick up a paintbrush until I was 32 years old, and I didn’t begin life as a professional artist until I was nearly 40. I never studied art or design in school. So, as you can imagine, one of the most common questions I get is: how did I go from an adult who had zero artistic aspirations or experience to someone whose life 20 years later is defined by art and an interest in the creative path? This first episode is that story, with lots of juicy bits, including my 13-year-old celebrity crush! -Lisa Congdon creativity, creative, lisa congdon, artist, co-loop podcast network no full 1 5f23145a-37b9-448a-9565-fbf96775b166 Welcome to The Lisa Congdon Sessions lisacongdon.com
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]]> Welcome to The Lisa Congdon Sessions Co-Loop Podcast Network, Lisa Congdon 00:01:41 The Lisa Congdon Sessions is a podcast for creative folks about living and working with more intention, curiosity, and joy. Most interesting to Lisa is what happens at the intersection between life as an artist and life as a human, with all our baggage, aspirations, hopes and dreams. From big questions to practical ones about business, social media, time management, and finding your way through the winding creative path- each episode Lisa will share stories, tips, insights, and conversations from the heart. The Lisa Congdon Sessions is a podcast for creative folks about living and working with more intention, curiosity, and joy. Most interesting to Lisa is what happens at the intersection between life as an artist and life as a human, with all our baggage, aspirations, hopes and dreams. From big questions to practical ones about business, social media, time management, and finding your way through the winding creative path- each episode Lisa will share stories, tips, insights, and conversations from the heart. creativity, creative, intention, lisa congdon, co-loop podcast network, art no trailer 1