The Side Thing
The Side Thing
Taylor Rivedal
Light-hearted and not overly motivational; this show is for all the chatty-podcast-loving creative folks who want to catch up with one midwestern designer, doing her best to balance work, life and creating side things. LSS: Let’s be internet pals that talk about projects and avoid burnout together!
009 - nourishin 'n' flourishin
This week I talk about life lately, more website updating and going over my design process and concepts for a t-shirt contest!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Nov 7, 2023
29 min
008 - prompt probs 'n' web updates
This week I talk about paused projects, combining ideas, struggling with drawing prompts and updating my website! Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Oct 12, 2023
30 min
007 - y'all were creative, too!
This week I talk about life lately, preparing a presentation, painting flowers and reading our first batch of listener submissions!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Sep 28, 2023
30 min
006 - i've been sketchy
This week I talk about falling down, sketchbook plans for custom Taavi gear, and other new project ideas!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Sep 6, 2023
28 min
005 - thumb ring thimble thing
This week I talk about recent progress on embroidering mushrooms, portfolio updates and related brainstorming, and the process of painting a T-shirt!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Aug 16, 2023
24 min
004 - à la crêperie
This week I talk about projects I've recently completed or archived, how “throwing” tomatoes inspired some lettering and watercolor painting, and a Ladies’ Night invite that sparked widespread mushroom-related creativity!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Jul 30, 2023
29 min
003 - frame painter by night
This week I talk about developing the podcast's brand guidelines, mocking up print designs, refreshing antique frames with colorful paint, drawing prompts from an event, and more!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Jul 3, 2023
17 min
002 - woohoo, episode two!
This week, I was feeling creatively overwhelmed and found little projects and supportive voices helpful me to focus on taking time to create for fun. I talk about trying to embroider ducks for a friend, redesigning a brochure and mailer, and making slow progress on an infographic about my rescue pup, Taavi.Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Jun 19, 2023
23 min
001 - what is this
Ahh, the very first episode of The Side Thing podcast! Welcome, y'all.This episode I lightly introduce myself and share the inspiration/journey to this project. We haven't figured out the schedule of episode releases yet, so until then stay tuned!Follow along on socials so we can be pals!The Side Thing PodTaylor's Personal Page
Jun 19, 2023
16 min