I Loud Quit: Why Artist Lisa Congdon Stopped Being “Nice”

Are you stuck on the "hamster wheel" of obligation? In S2 | E6, world-class artist Lisa Congdon joins Dr. Alison Schmidt to discuss "Loud Quitting," the secret to avoiding burnout, and why "half-assing" is a creative superpower.

In this episode, we explore:

• The "Loud Quit": Why Lisa stopped performing for others to find her true voice.

• Permission to be Human: Embracing the "messy middle" and creative ADHD.

• The Athlete Mindset: How competitive cycling at 58 fuels studio discipline.

• Repetition vs. Perfection: The real key to building a world-famous brand.

Connect with our Guest:

• Website: lisacongdon.com

• Instagram: @lisacongdon

• Essential Reading: Art Inc. and Find Your Artistic Voice

Connect with Dr. Alison Schmidt:

• Instagram: @dralisonschmidt

• Work with us: unconventionllc.com

TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) - Music Intro(00:02) - Episode Teaser: Getting off the Hamster Wheel(01:32) - Welcome Lisa Congdon, World-Class Artist(02:25) – The Bivo Bottle: Art on Consumer Products(06:00) – The "(UN)word Effect": Lisa’s 3 Powerful Words(08:40) – The Educator’s Mindset: Transitioning to Illustration(13:10) – "Monkey Brain": Navigating a Late-in-Life ADHD Diagnosis(23:06) – The Irony of Being (Un)cluttered: Simplifying Life & Friendships(41:15) – Avoiding Burnout through the Secret of "Half-Assing"(53:11) – Bridging the Gap: Getting Comfortable in the "Messy Middle"(59:02) – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & "The Story We Invent"(1:02:08) – The Art School Dropout (Who Gave the Commencement Address)(1:07:46) – Building a Brand through Repetition(1:12:13) - Ask Dr. Alison: Listener Q&A(1:17:32) – The Power of 50+: Embracing an Empowering New Chapter(1:18:03) - The (un)wrap up

🎵 Music by DJ Doug Jackson: https://soundcloud.com/dougjackson

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