Best Talking With The Master Artists Of Today Podcasts (2025)

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Gitte: Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Counsel, Degrees in Law in Germany 1:14:00

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Gitte has worked across a wide variety of industries in multiple countries around the world. Listening to her story, you will hear about someone who strives to push herself to try new things and accept new challenges, often in a new country! As a young person, Gitte experienced watching the fall of the Berlin wall in her home country of Germany. Th…

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Where Are My Invisibles!?! -- The Grant Morrison Interview 1:09:07

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Grant Morrison is a Scottish comics writer, Hollywood screenwriter, executive producer, and cat lover. For over four decades, his work has entertained and inspired millions of readers with his unique form of storytelling, making him one of the most popular writers in Comics history. His list of bone fides is too long to name, but my favorites have …

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8-Circuit Ascension: An interview with Dr. Rachel Turetzky and Douglas Wingate 50:33

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In this episode, I interview Rachel Turetzky, PhD and Douglas Wingate about their recent book 8 Circuit Ascension: A Guide to Metaprogramming the Multidimensional Self, published by Original Falcon Press. Their book explores the 8 Circuit Brain Model that Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson first created in the 1970s, while synthesizing the model…

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Art Chat with Linda Fisler with Sherrie McGraw on Drawing 49:04

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Send us a text Master Artists Linda Fisler and Sherrie McGraw discuss the Language of Drawing. Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LindaRFisler Visit our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yE0wMMKlpgAOXJdIi2uIA Be mentored by Linda-no yearly contract and lots of information, cool artist communit…

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Katie: Museum Professional in Washington, D.C., Federal Worker, Educator, Private Security; Bachelors Degree in History, Masters Degree in Cultural Anthropology, Graduate Certificate in Museum Studies 1:17:41

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Growing up in the Washington, D.C area with two parents working for the Federal government, it’s not surprising that Katie was raised to love history and eventually work in the Federal Government and the rich museum culture her city is famous for. How does her love of music and theater lead her down this path? Listen to hear about how Katie has wov…

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Art Chat: Master Artists Quang Ho and Linda Fisler On Simplicity: The Key to Powerful Paintings 1:21:52

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Send us a text Master Artists Quang Ho and Linda Fisler Reveal the Power of Simplicity in Painting Composition & Design 🔹 Learn how simplicity enhances composition and design in painting 🔹 Discover master painter techniques for creating impactful art 🔹 Gain insights into art perception, visual storytelling, and art appreciation 🔹 Perfect for artist…

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Simulations and the Singularity: An Interview with David Jay Brown 1:06:56

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Prop Anon speaks with David Jay Brown, the American author and psychedelic philosopher, about his two newest books Psychedelics and the Coming Singularity and The Illustrated Field Guide of DMT Entities. David Jay Brown has spent a career analyzing the development of consciousness through his many books with titles like Brainchild, Mavericks of the…

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Urmi: Financial Professional, Published Author, Public Speaker, Blogger, YouTuber; Bachelors Degree in Finance, CFA and CAIA professional designations 51:24

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Growing up in Italy, Urmi thought she may want to study either psychology or pursue her interest in languages. After moving to Canada to begin college, she started to pursue International Business, but soon discovered that Finance is what truly sparked her interest. Urmi’s love of learning and devoted discipline have helped her to flourish within h…

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The United States of Paranoia: A Conversation with Jesse Walker 1:11:57

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In this episode, I spoke with Jesse Walker, books editor at Reason magazine and author of The United States of Paranoia: A Conspiracy Theory, about his book and the five "primal myths" of conspiracy theories, the literary legacy of Robert Anton Wilson, and the incoming Trump administration. Are we living in the United States of Paranoia? Jesse Walk…

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Ethan Persoff and the Wisdom of Subversion: An Interview 38:55

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In this conversation I speak with Ethan Persoff, the American writer, archivist, and sound artist. I Ethan's digitization of The Realist magazine, Paul Krassner's pioneering magazine, is an amazing feat of internet age archivism. He also co-authored the graphic novel, John Wilcock, The New York Years, about the editor, media gadfly, and co-creator …

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Artist Residencies and More Guest Robyn Asquini 1:07:34

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Send us a text In this Art Chat podcast interview, Linda discussed artist residencies and Robyn's atelier background. They explore how to discover the right residency for you, how residencies can break you out of your comfort zone, the different requirements, and how Robyn used her academic training in an atelier in her artist residency. Support th…

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Jenni Rebecca: Nonprofit Leader, Performing Artist; Bachelors Degree in Vocal Performance, Master of Fine Arts in Theater Directing 1:13:06

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As a leader in nonprofit organizations, Jenni Rebecca has used talents and skills she has developed along her path–but has also made sure to be aware of what she doesn’t know, and seek learning opportunities to fill those gaps. If you have interest in the nonprofit space, Jenni Rebecca speaks at length about her experience in different nonprofit or…

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Claire: U.S. Forest Service; Bachelors degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Masters degree and Ph.D in Ecology 1:23:56

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How do you choose an educational path when you are interested in several subjects, and then one you choose first ends up not being the right path for you? You keep your options open, take classes in as many areas as you can within your degree, talk to a lot of people, ask a lot of questions, and try things out until you find your way. That’s what C…

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Jeffery Keilholtz: Senior VP Marketing, Broadway Licensing Global, Actor, Political Campaign Manager; Degrees in Psychology & Sociology, Harvard Executive Education in Business of Entertainment, Media ... 1:17:33

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Many students find a home in the Arts in high school. Some students build their education and career dreams from that experience, and sometimes those dreams don’t initially work out. When he didn’t get into his dream school, Jeff made some different choices to not only become a better actor, but to become the person he wanted to be. Life circumstan…

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Melissa: Project Manager, Human Resources Professional; Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, Certificate in Human Resource Management, Master's Certificate in Project Management, Master of ... 52:16

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Most of us have encountered Human Resources when we have applied for jobs or internships, through our applications, interviews, paychecks, and policies. What is it like to work in Human Resources? What kind of things do you do? Melissa had many interests in college and began to identify some things about her strengths and interests to help guide he…

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S:13 EP:08 Art Chat: Art Adventures with Elizabeth Whelan and Adriana Eftimie 53:41

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Send us a text Join Linda as she discusses Elizabeth's and Adriana's journey filming their TV Show, Art Adventures. Topics include how they researched their topics, some production and editing stories, and how much fun they had making their shows. You can watch Art Adventures on their YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtAdventuresTvShow Su…

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Christina: Marketing Strategist, Social Media, Entrepreneur, Opera Singer; Bachelors Degrees in English and Music, Masters Degree in Vocal Performance 1:17:21

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From a young age, Christina loved reading and writing, so she thought she would someday become an author. As she grew up, theater became another love in her life, and she was encouraged by her voice teacher to pursue singing. When looking at colleges, Christina wanted to find a school where she could pursue both English and Music. Join us as Christ…

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Jennifer: Board Certified Music Therapist, Professor; Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Therapy 1:06:44

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Life events can often shape how we choose the career path we follow and how we want to make a difference in the lives of others. For Jennifer, a significant event in her teenage years impacted her significantly and led her to learn how she could use her love of music as a career in a way she had not imagined before. Even if you think you know somet…

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S:13 EP: 07 Art Chat TV Quick Clip What I Wish I Knew Starting Out 9:56

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Send us a text This little clip is something new. Over on the Art Chat TV Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yE0wMMKlpgAOXJdIi2uIA), Linda will be creating Quick Clips. ACTV Quick Clips are quick videos/audio that answer questions, provide quick tips, or provide quick insight/instruction. In this ACTV Quick Clip, Linda shares what she wish…

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S:13 EP:06 Art Chat TV: Entering the World of Color 7:08

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Send us a text This little clip is something new. Over on the Art Chat TV Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yE0wMMKlpgAOXJdIi2uIA), Linda will be creating Quick Clips. ACTV Quick Clips are quick videos/audio that answer questions, provide quick tips, or provide quick insight/instruction. This ACTV Quick Clip is about entering the world of…

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S:13 EP: 05 Art Chat TV: Creating Successful Compositions 5:41

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Send us a text This little clip is something new. Over on the Art Chat TV Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yE0wMMKlpgAOXJdIi2uIA), Linda will be creating Quick Clips. ACTV Quick Clips are quick videos/audio that answer questions, provide quick tips, or provide quick insight/instruction. This ACTV Quick Clip is on creating successful inst…

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S:13 EP:04 Art Chat TV: Great Foundations lead to Exceptional Paintings Guest Robyn Asquini 44:43

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Send us a text Linda chats with Robyn Asquini about creating strong foundations that lead to astounding paintings that grab a viewer from across the room. Robyn discusses the importance of value studies, removing color to achieve that strong design. We also discuss Robyn's artwork and what motivates her. Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: ht…

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Kylie: Registered Nurse, Advertising Professional; Bachelors Degrees in Journalism, Spanish, and Nursing 1:01:14

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How did Kylie go from studying journalism and Spanish in college, to working several years in advertising, and then return to school to pursue a fulfilling career in nursing? You may be surprised by how many skills are transferable between these different academic and career spaces. Join us to hear how Kylie wove everything together along her uniqu…

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S:13 EP:03 Art Chat TV: Transformative Power of Embracing Change 56:40

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Send us a text Linda interviews Lynn Goldstein (LynnGoldstein.com) about her journey from representational art to abstraction and the power of embracing change during that transition. Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LindaRFisler Visit our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yE0wMMKlpgAOXJdIi2…

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S:13 EP:02 Art Chat TV Presents Master Artist Valerie Allen 54:59

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Send us a text Linda Riesenberg Fisler interviews Valerie Allen, fellow artist, podcaster, and Mastrius Master, about her approach to her artwork, business, and her experience as a Mastrius Master artist. Valerie talks about her experience as an instructor, graduate of DAAP (UC), and mentoring. Valerie's website: https://valerieallenart.com Valerie…

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S:13 EP: 01 Art Chat: Artist Mentoring with Mastrius: Julie deBoer 58:20

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Send us a text Linda interviews Founder, CMO, and Chief Artist in Residence of Mastrius, Julie deBoer. In this informative chat, Julie discusses her art journey and why Mastrius was founded. Creating a community where artists feel safe to discuss their journeys and are provided with caring mentors who help artists reach their dreams and goals. List…

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Dr. Ripsime Bledsoe: University Faculty Member specializing in Student Success; Bachelors Degree in English Literature, Masters Degree in Advanced Literacy, PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy in ... 1:10:43

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Choosing a major in college often begins with a subject we enjoy, and for Dr. Bledsoe, it was no different when her love of reading and writing led her to major in English Literature, which eventually led to a Masters Degree in Advanced Literary to help others learn to love and value reading. Many of us find our calling through our work experiences…

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John: Founder and Owner of Madison Flitch Art & Furniture Gallery and Madison Stitch Leather Goods; Bachelors degree in History, Masters Degree in History & Religious Studies, and Master of Business Administration ... 56:30

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How does one go from planning to obtain a PhD to become a professor, to instead entering the corporate software industry, to then starting and owning an Art & Furniture Gallery, then adding a leather goods company? John has had an interesting path, filled with life lessons and a heart for positively impacting his community. Not only does John discu…

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S:12 EP:10 Art Chat TV: Interview with Gladys Roldan de Moras 1:08:46

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Send us a text Gladys Roldan de Moras joins Linda to discuss her art. Gladys paints gorgeous paintings of Mexican/Spanish culture. She discusses finding her voice, her interest in her culture and how details matter to show the culture correctly. Known for her paintings, which spotlight Spanish culture, including courageous, gallant Mexican escaramu…

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John Crawley, author and former member of the Provisional IRA, talks with Prop Anon 1:38:08

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In this episode I speak with John Crawley, author of the recent memoir, The Yank: The True Story of a Former Marine in the Irish Republican Army. Crawley, who was born in Long Island, New York to two Irish parents, eventually joined the Provisional IRA after he spent years in the US military, training with the elite US Marine Recon division. The bo…

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NOAH23-Live from the Tiger Cage! w/ Prop Anon 23:00

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In this episode I interview Canadian Hip-Hop Artist, NOAH23. Hailing from Guelph, Canada, NOAH23 has been a cutting-edge Emcee for just over 23 years. This year is a big one for him, as he plans on releasing no less than 7 albums, all filled with dope rhymes, cool collaborations, and music you can groove to. I've been a fan of this man's music for …

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Amanda: Cybersecurity Professional at major tech company, President of San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals of America; Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems ... 1:08:18

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Like many students, Amanda started her college path doing something she loved: playing her clarinet. After some time in college, she realized that even though she loved music, she didn’t necessarily want that to be her career path. Once she transferred schools, she took advantage of an opportunity to speak to multiple professionals in a field she w…

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Andy: Airline Pilot, Captain at Delta Airlines, Certified Flight Instructor; Bachelors Degree in Aviation Science, Airline Transport Pilot Certificate 37:19

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From a young age, Andy loved his American Airlines mechanic grandfather teaching him about airplanes. From the day he took his intro flight, he knew he wanted to pursue flying as his career. Join us for this conversation about the different ways you can obtain your certifications (and how the cost of each path varies), advantages and disadvantages …

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Francisco: Journalist, DEI Director; Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Communication Arts, Master's degree in Investigative and Data Journalism 1:20:52

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Raised in a Mexican-American family in San Antonio, Texas, Francisco’s mother insisted that he pursue a college degree. The importance of higher education would become an essential theme later in Francisco’s journalism career. As a student who loved writing, Francisco led and founded student newspapers at the middle school, high school, and collegi…

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Sarah: Luxury Marketing & Communications Executive; Bachelors Degree in Apparel & Textile Marketing Management, Associates Degree in Advertising & Marketing Communications from the Fashion Institute of ... 1:23:22

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From her early high school days on the yearbook staff, Sarah dreamed she may one day work for the fashion magazines that she loved to read. Beginning her college career as a Magazine Journalism major, she started to realize that she would need to forge her own path to be able to work in the areas she was most interested in. Join us as Sarah describ…

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Magickal Mayhem with Richard Metzger 1:31:25

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In this episode, I speak with Richard Metzger, the countercultural media mogul who smashed the control images at the turn of the century when he created Disinformation publishing, tv shows, films, and the legendary Disinfo.com conference of 2000. I learned about Metzger's upcoming documentary project, Magic Show, that will premiere on a streaming s…

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Art Chat: Discovering Voice with Linda Riesenberg Fisler and Carolyn Anderson 1:18:56

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Send us a text Carolyn and Linda discuss discovering your voice and style by examining past master artists' works of art. Carolyn also uses her artwork to discuss her voice and how it evolved through the years. Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LindaRFisler Visit our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/ch…

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Christie: NASA Astronaut Instructor, Flight Controller, Human Spaceflight Programs, International Space Station, Project Management; Bachelors Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Graduate Certificate in Project ... 1:16:35

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Many kids have dreams of becoming an astronaut or working at NASA, but how many actually pursue the path to that dream? As a high school student, after watching the movie Apollo 13, Christie knew that she was interested in working at NASA. Join us as Christie shares highlights about her degree in Aerospace Engineering, her work as a NASA Academy st…

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Pondering the Myths and Realities of Being an Artist 1:15:39

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Send us a text John Anderson and Ralph Hause, board members of the Artistic Harmonies Association, join Linda as they explore some of the myths and realities of being an artist today. All three offer advise and guidance for their business and art careers. Arm yourself with their advice as you progress in your art career! Support the show Buy Linda …

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Laura Gassner Otting: Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, Executive Coach, White House Staff; Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Masters Degree in Political Management 1:15:30

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What do you do when you work to get into law school, and then once you get there, realize that is not where you want to be? If you are Laura Gassner Otting, you start dating the “world’s worst boyfriend”, who happens to take you by a campaign office where you meet a presidential candidate who inspires you to drop out of law school, work for his cam…

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Elizabeth Baddeley: Illustrator; BFA in Visual Communications, MFA in Illustration 1:13:13

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After receiving a music scholarship, Elizabeth initially decided to be a clarinet performance major. Join us as she describes her path from music to Graphic Design and Illustration, her first job at Hallmark, graduate school in New York City, and her successful journey in the publishing world, including meeting Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg after the…

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Art Chat Christine Davis Journey from Watercolors to Oils 48:01

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Send us a text Join Linda as she interviews Australian artist Christine Davis. Christine discusses her journey, starting out as a watercolor artist and moving to oils. She discusses her journey from nursing to art. We talk about how watercolor influences her oil painting process and much more! Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: https://www.b…

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Art Chat: Making ConnectionsThru Art 1:04:23

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Send us a text Linda interviews Fiona Smith, an Australian artist, to discuss the importance of connecting with other artists, your work, and your collectors. Fiona talks about her latest series of paintings and how the symbolic connections it has with its viewers. We also explore the Australian art market and how it compares to the US market. Supp…

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JP Michel: Founder of SparkPath, The Challenge Mindset, Career Coach, Leadership Development Consultant; Bachelors degree in Psychology, Masters degree in Organizational Psychology 47:29

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The Challenge Mindset helps students find what sparks their interest using a different method to think through how to consider college and career path options that is different from our traditional approach. When I heard JP speak about this at a recent conference, I had to ask him to come talk to us about it! Don’t miss this insightful conversation…

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Dave Hurwitt: Founder & CEO of Troove, Career in Product Development for major corporations, Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Master of Business Administration 1:14:58

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Dave says there is no such thing as “the best university”--only the “best university” FOR YOU. You have to finish that sentence! Dave’s own story illustrates this. He began as a political science major at Georgetown in Washington, D.C., paired with an internship on the Hill with his hometown district congressman. Seemed like the perfect place to be…

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Art Chat: The Balancing Act of Work and Life 1:03:44

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Send us a text Artist Elizabeth Whelan joins Linda to talk about having a work/life balance and her work in portraiture. They also discuss being business entrepreneurs. Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/LindaRFisler Visit our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8yE0wMMKlpgAOXJdIi2uIA Be mentored…

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Amanda: Licensed Independent Social Worker, specializing in Refugee and Immigrant Mental Health; Bachelors Degree in Speech Communication and Comparative Religion, Masters Degrees in Biblical Studies and ... 1:05:21

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After considering majors in Architecture, Interior Design, and PR/Marketing, Amanda decided to move into Speech Communications because she knew she wanted to work with people. International experiences had an impact on her life and created a desire within her to learn more about other cultures and work cross-culturally in her career pursuits. Amand…

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Christie Lawler: Beverage Marketing Expert, Founder of CJL Consulting and The WITI Group; Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Master of Business Administration 59:03

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As a high school student, Christie had her life mapped out: she knew exactly where she wanted to go to school, what she wanted to major in, and what career path she wanted to take. How did Christie go from a Journalism major, writing a story about a weapons exchange while living in Germany, to becoming a leading woman business owner in the Beverage…

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Angela: Animation Storyboard Revisionist; Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Art 58:13

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From a young age, Angela loved watching The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights and spent hours drawing. Animation wasn’t on her mind as a career path, but she knew she wanted to be an artist in some capacity. A series of classes, connections, opportunities, and dedicated work brought Angela to where she is today, working as a Storyboard Rev…

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New Watercolours from Michael Harding! 1:27:18

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Send us a text Art Chat is happy to have Michael Harding introduce his New product line: Watercolours!!! Michael explains how his research and testing have produced watercolours saturated with pigments!! Michael Harding Watercolours will be available for purchase in the USA mid-March to end of March 2023! Support the show Buy Linda a coffee here: h…