Creative Confessionals | aftrART - Amanda Mollindo
Creative Confessionals | aftrART - Amanda Mollindo
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Have you ever wondered what other artists and designers talk about behind studio doors? Do you ever think about the types of risks, obstacles, and failures creative entrepreneurs encounter before achieving their goal? Have you ever noticed how systems oppression impact creative industries and wondered if there's any way to fix them? Amanda Mollindo and Mina Vargas have been considering those questions, too! And they're sitting down with artists, designers, and creative entrepreneurs who are demographically underrepresented in their field to learn about their experiences. Tune in to hear heartfelt stories and no-nonsense advice from creators who are forging their own path to make a difference!
Ep 6: Lineage, Motherhood & Movement with Yvonne Montoya
Last summer, Mina and I had the great pleasure of speaking with Yvonne Montoya, a Tucson-based dancer scholar, director, and consultant. This episode — which is long-overdue — was one of the most personally meaningful episodes for me. Because of that, I felt an overwhelming pressure to make sure it was perfect… and that eventually evolved into inexcusable delay and procrastination.
Dec 28, 2020
Ep. 5: Working with Attention and Intention, with Charissa Lucille
Charissa Lucille uses creativity to infuse meaning into every aspect of her life — and by extension — her community. Tune in to this episode of Creative Confessionals to find out how this self-taught photographer, zinester and entrepreneur works tirelessly to uplift the voices of others!
Oct 16, 2018
Ep. 4: Failure, Displacement & Resilience with Eunique Yazzie
Eunique Yazzie’s journey toward recognizing her value as an artist and designer hasn’t been easy. From an upbringing of scarcity on the reservation, to pivotal layoffs throughout her career, learn how Eunique’s passion and dedication has helped her rise above systematic oppression to build a meaningful life and uplift her community.
Oct 2, 2018
Ep. 3: Selfishness and Self-Care as an Artist with Melissa Kreider
Melissa Kreider — photographer and founding editor of Don’t Smile — knows first-hand that life doesn’t stop for an MFA program. Listen to this episode to find out how she’s overcome loss, addiction, abuse, and more in order to pursue an art career.
Sep 18, 2018
Ep 2: Arts Administration, Equity & Creativity with Estrella Esquilin
Being an artist and working in arts admin require very different skill sets, which is why it takes a unique person who can do both. Estrella Esquilin, interdisciplinary artist and Communication and Community Engagement Manager at the City of Phoenix’s Office of Arts and Culture is on those rare few. Check out this podcast episode to find out how she does it!
Sep 4, 2018
Ep. 1: Introducing Creative Confessionals
Who are we? Why are we launching a podcast? What is creative Confessionals? Should you even care? Get to know your hosts and find out why we're interviewing artists, designers and creative entrepreneurs with diverse perspectives!
Aug 27, 2018