Georgia Stitt | Supporting Women & Non-binary Musicians
Timea Faulkner kicks off season 4 of The State of Fem Art podcast with Georgia Stitt, composer, musician, and founder of Maestra Music.
May 11, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 1
The State of Fem Art
Hosted by Timea Faulkner, The State of Fem Art podcast is a space where we celebrate and amplify the voices of women artists and creative entrepreneurs taking a deep dive into the successes, barriers, and joys of what it means to be a woman navigating your creativity, personal life, and the industry. Here, women will tell their own stories, authentically, boldly, and unapologetically. Each interview is a new journey, as we continue to curate spaces, conversations an resources for women artists + creatives to thrive!
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Cakes By LaLa | The Art of Cake Design
Lala Economides was working in marketing before realizing that she could turn her love for cake design into a viable career. Her company, Cakes by LaLa will be creating the SheROCKS Decade Celebration Cake commemorating 10 years of showcasing women in the arts.
Apr 21, 2023•20 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Deborah Anderson | Diversity in Animation & Protecting the Creative Spirit
Timea Faulkner chats w/ Deborah Anderson, a 3D modeler who got her start working in a South Korean animation studio working on shows such as Family Guy, The Cleveland Show, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, and Scooby-Doo. She continued her career back in the states in New Orleans where she worked for TurboSquid on their Checkmate program and Louisiana Economic Development - FastStart as an Animation Specialist. On YouTube she makes content about the animation industry and has interviewed 80+ Blac...
Feb 28, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Morgen Whiteman | Making The True Crime Genre More Equitable
Morgen Whiteman is a film and television director with a background as a filmmaker-in-residence in Ghana, and a 2022 Stowe Story Labs finalist for the SAGIndie’s Top Emerging Filmmaker of Color Fellowship. Morgen is a graduate of the AFI Conservatory’s Directing MFA Program, and her films have been featured as official selections at numerous film festivals. She has directed talent with credits on All American, Wonder Woman, and We Own This City . Morgen has a passion for the thriller and science...
Jan 31, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Laura Simpson | Thriving As A Touring Artist in A Post-Pandemic Gig Economy
Laura Simpson, is the CEO and co-founder of Side Door . Side Door is an online platform created to connect musicians to the host of their next gig. The platform gives agency back to artists by turning any space into a music venue, negating the hassle and massive costs of traditional renting venues. She shares her journey navigating the tech industry, how she turned her backyard into a mini music festival for indie artists, and why she's passionate about creating spaces for performing artists to ...
Dec 29, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Adrianne Ramsey | Being an Art Curator & How to Get Paid as An Artist
You don't have to be a starving artists! I chat with Adrianne Ramsey about what it's like being an art curator and how artists can get their work into art shows, but more importantly, start getting PAID for their work. Adrianne Ramsey is an independent curator, writer, and arts editor. She has organized exhibitions for Root Division, Berkeley Art Center, and USC Roski Galleries, and is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of GIRLS Magazine, an online publication that interviews femme-identifying cont...
Dec 15, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Brittany Pierone | Proof of Concept, Nike, & New Dreams
I chat with designer and founder of Proof of Concept™️, Brittany Pierone on her journey in the industry. She shares why she left Nike to go to Africa, what it's like working with Jerry Lorenzo, and how she's been able to keep her footing in an industry where women are often overlooked and under-celebrated. Now, as a design director for James Perse, Pierone continues to leave her mark in design by remaining intentional and only doing the things that stir her soul.
Dec 01, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Jalyn Nelson | From Radio Row to The Recording Academy
Recording Academy Genre Manager Jalyn Nelson talks about her journey from radio to where she is now. She shares the importance of moving authentically in an often glamourized, relationship-oriented industry. We also chat about what she does as a genre manager, how to improve your networking skills, and giving yourself the grace to move through life as it happens.
Oct 06, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Michelle Hernandez | The Importance of Getting Native Stories Right
Michelle is a Wiyot and Latina filmmaker who grew up on the Table Bluff Reservation, where she found her love for filmmaking. She has a Masters in Film and Electronic Media at American University in Washington, D.C. and a B.A. at Humboldt State in both Film and Native American Studies. Michelle most recently participated as a fellow for the 2nd Annual Native American Writer’s Seminar. She’s also a past fellow for 3rd Annual Native American Animation Lab with her script Edgar and His New Friend. ...
Sep 01, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Jiya Simon | Life at Paramount, Red Carpet Etiquette, and Wellbeing While You Work
Jiya Simon shares what life is like in publicity & awards at Paramount, provides tips for navigating the hectic red carpet, and shares the importance of navigating the balance of work, wellbeing, and creativity.
Aug 18, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Lucy Crivelli | Telling Your Own Stories and Creating Something You Believe In
Our guest Lucy Crivelli has been proving time and time again that passion can lead to countless opportunities. As Creator & Founder of Tomorrow Isn't Promised, a Mexican + Boricua-owned creative agency that brings traditional ideas to life, she is creating the kinds of things she wants to see in the world. She is also leading creative content and social for tech start-up Aglet, a geolocation gaming app for sneaker collectors. Fusing her love of sneakers, culture, and photography has opened m...
Aug 04, 2022•40 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Janishia Jones | The Business of Music + Advocating for Yourself
Janishia Jones is a senior music business executive, an entrepreneur, and singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, CA. Upon graduating with an Associate in Recording Arts, Bachelor in Music Business, and Master in Entertainment Business from Full Sail University, Janishia has led a decade long career working for some of the most revered music companies in the world including SRC / Loud & Motown Records, eOne LP, and Kobalt Music Publishing. Currently, in her role as a Director of Strategic In...
Jul 21, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Ariel Adkins | The Fusion of Art, Culture, and Social Media
In this episode, I talk with Ariel Adkins, the Curator of Art, Culture, & Community at Twitter. Not only is she the ultimate art lover, but she aims to live her life as a living work of art each day. Through her movement Artfully Awear, she produces clothing that recreates artwork in wearable form. Adkins also champions artists by creating curatorial opportunities for the work of underserved artists to be seen, appreciated, and amplified. Connect w/ Ariel on Social Media @artfullyawear Follo...
Jul 07, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Katrina Lee | "It Took Me Four Years to Land a Job at The Recording Academy"
Jammcard Operations Manager Katrina Lee talks about the resilience it took to break into the music industry, how her previous role at the recording academy changed her life, and what she does to stay on top of her game.
Jun 23, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Meet The Artists- SheROCKS 2022 (Part I)
Season 2 of #SoFemArtPodcast kicks off with this year's SheROCKS Event Artists. Hear the stories, journeys, and creative processes of our 2022 grant recipient Roxanna Denise Stevens Ibarra, Denise Khumalo, and Christine Noel. Catch Episode 1, Part 2 next!
Jun 09, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Patrice Bowman | Where are the Women Colorist in Film & TV?
Do you know any women in film who also do color-grading? The numbers are scarce and the statistics surrounding women filling this role are almost non-existent. We speak with Yale graduate, film colorist, and owner of Bowman Pictures, Patrice Bowman. Her business produces short-form narrative work and provides color correction/grading services for a variety of projects including commercials, documentaries, music videos, and more. Her work has screened at PBS Reel South, DOC NYC, Reel Sisters of t...
Apr 21, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Natasia Malaihollo | Her Silicon Valley Days, Business Failures and Success in Tech, Working at PopCom
Natasia Malaihollo is the Vice President of Business Development at PopCom, and was the CEO and co-founder of Wyzerr (acquired by PopCom), a startup company that gammifies customer feedback collection, analytics, and reporting. At Wyzerr, Natasia grew its’ customer base to over 2,100 small and large businesses in 42 countries in less than 2 years, and counts Google, Facebook, P&G, Unilever, Walmart, and Kroger as clients. Natasia has won multiple business and innovation awards for her custom...
Apr 07, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Eliana Reyes | Body Positivity, Being Afro-LatinX in the Film Industry, and The Representation of LatinX People in Media
Creative Eliana Reyes shares her experience growing up as an Afro-Latinx plus-size woman in an industry built on vanity. She also sheds light on the lack of representation & misrepresentation of people who look like her in the entertainment & art industries.
Mar 24, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Carolynn Haydu | The Resilience and Eviction of Artists Following the Sale of American Steel Studios
Carolynn Haydu's latest work, "THE GREAT HERE AFTER," was created in response to the sale of American Steel Studios, which will ultimately evict all artists by May 2022 who have called this space their creative home. Haydu has had her painting studio there for almost 11 years. The solo show on March 19-April 15th at Metal Haus Gallery spotlights the artists' resilience and need to survive in the current climate. We speak about what's happening in Oakland, the importance of art to creators and sp...
Mar 10, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Autumn Breon | Art & Advocacy, Equal Pay, and NFTs
Debuting at Frieze Art Fair in Los Angeles, CA, (Don’t) Use Me is a bold declaration about the inequity in pay for Black women. I chat with the mastermind behind it all— Autumn Breon. We explore the interplay between art and advocacy, reclaiming the time of Black Women who have been under-compensated, and she also shares her first NFT project dropping March 8th, during International Women’s Day. Her work reimagines global narratives through art and creativity. As a former engineer, she studied A...
Mar 08, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Yasmin Williams on The Reality of Streaming Royalties + Creating Safe Spaces For Artists
Musician and composer Yasmin Williams shares the truth about artist compensation, being a Black women artists in folk music, and things she's learned from her success in the music industry. You can learn more about Yasmin and purchase tickets to her upcoming shows at yasminwilliamsmusic.com
Feb 24, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to “The State of Fem Art” | Addie Rawr on Not Compromising Your Art + Building Bridges
How The State of Fem Art came to be; we cover the trailblazing women featured on our podcast cover and speak to Addie Rawr about the importance of community, authenticity, and sticking to what you believe in creatively.
Feb 10, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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