We did it. We actually did The Artist’s Way!

We read all the words in all the chapters—with our eyes and ears. And now?

It’s time to debrief!

In this post-lude season 1 finale, we’re pulling back the curtain and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to make a podcast while doing The Artist’s Way. Then we answer five burning questions (you know, so we can stay on track!)

1. What surprised us the most about ourselves during this process?
2. Which week or concept hit the hardest—and why?
3. What are we still struggling with, even after 12 weeks?
4. How has our creative process or identity changed since starting?
5. And if we could give one piece of advice to our Week 1 selves… what would we say?

Come celebrate with us! Reflect with us! And stay tuned for WHAT'S NEXT!

Because we’re definitely doing it again.

We love you.

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It’s Week 12! The final chapter! WHATT!

We’re asking the big questions and, as usual, bringing zero answers. What are we even working for? What are we hurrying toward? And seriously… what’s so bad about this moment, right now? Can you ever really arrive—or, oh no, is the journey literally… the whole thing? What happens when we’re just okay with where we are? Are we allowed to do that?

We also wonder: what if your creativity doesn’t have to make money? What if it’s just… SO FUN? What if you could enjoy it without turning it into a product?

Julia Cameron hits us with the line of the week: “You are either losing your mind or gaining your soul.” COOL COOL COOL.

We try to untangle that, remind ourselves that life is meant to be an artist date, and ask the realest question: can we actually have that?

It’s Anna and Sarah warning you to watch out for the Wet Blanket Mommies and Move at the Pace of Pleasure, friends. Happy 4th of July!

We love you!

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Dutch Bar: a cool place for an artist date!

Support the show

Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/

@yesmaampod

We love you!

It's Week 11 WHAT?!?!?!

This week, we’re breaking free and asking: what is creative autonomy, actually? Does cutting yourself off from creativity turn you into some kind of wild, feral creature? (Maybe.) How do you get all the things done without strangling your creative spirit in the process? Do you even know your artist temperament? And once you figure it out, how do you support it so you’re not just… miserable all the time?

Anna pushes back on the ways she’s domesticated herself while chasing her goals—it’s too hard to follow all the rules. We wonder if it’s actually responsibility that kills playfulness for adults, and if play is the way back. What if creativity was its own reward, instead of always being about the end result?

Sarah reminds us that creativity is free. She also questions whether she even likes fun (relatable). Because seriously: if your life is dull, your art probably will be too. Maybe try leaving your house? Just a thought.

We also wonder: what if you redefined success to only count the things you can actually control? What if creativity really is the reward? We talk about being in our bodies, not torturing ourselves, and—once again—remind you to just build the artist altar already. Geez.

Let’s un-domesticate!

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References:

Balls Cabaret: Sundays 2-4pm at Strike Theater

824 18th Ave NE
​Minneapolis, MN 55418

Strongly-Worded Design by Jessica

Support the show

Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/

@yesmaampod

We love you!