Ep 615: The Importance of Mentorship with Lisa Orr

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Here on the podcast, we often talk about the delicate balancing act between creative fulfillment and business sustainability - a struggle that can feel overwhelming without guidance. What if finding the right mentor could be the pivotal moment that transforms your creative practice and career trajectory? When Lisa Orr sought out Betty Woodman as a mentor, it completely shifted her perspective on materials, giving her permission to pursue colorful earthenware despite the stoneware-dominated ceramics world of the 1980s. Through her journey from studying with established potters to international research and eventually becoming a mentor herself, Lisa reveals how these relationships provided not just technical knowledge but practical business skills alongside the confidence to challenge current assumptions. Could the difference between struggling in isolation as an artist and building a sustainable decades-long pottery career be found in actively seeking mentorship and finding your creative community?

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Chapters

1. Lisa Orr (00:00:00)

2. Introduction and Catching Up (00:04:23)

3. The Influence of Earthenware (00:06:28)

4. Mentorship and Learning (00:07:43)

5. Transition to Earthenware (00:09:54)

6. Grad School and Further Studies (00:12:42)

7. Post-Grad School Experiences (00:16:06)

8. Selling and Marketing Pottery (00:20:27)

9. Exploring the Art of Framing Food (00:41:58)

10. The Role of Color in Culinary Presentation (00:43:49)

11. Strategic Choices in Craft Shows (00:44:50)

12. Balancing Art and Practicality (00:56:40)

13. Navigating Economic Challenges (01:05:12)

14. Final Thoughts and Reflections (01:10:08)

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