The guests I invite onto the podcast aren’t just interviews—they’re conversations with people I admire deeply. Every single guest I’ve had the privilege of speaking with has been a thriving artist in their own unique way. They’ve each faced creative blocks, financial hurdles, rejection, doubt, and burnout. But through it all, they’ve kept creating. And not only creating—they’re doing it sustainably, boldly, and in a way that brings value to the world.
List the people you admire and look to for advice…
With each episode, I fill my creative cup. I laugh, I nod furiously, I scribble notes, and I walk away feeling inspired—not just for myself, but for the artists who tune in and walk their own winding path. By sharing both the struggles and the triumphs, we lift one another up. We show that thriving isn’t about perfection—it’s about persistence, connection, and community.
I truly believe that living in a world where creativity thrives is key to a world where everyone thrives. Art isn’t separate from the world—it’s the thread that runs through our humanity, our empathy, and our resilience. So each conversation, each shared insight, is a small act of world-building.
And it all starts with doing what you can.
For me, that’s hitting record on a conversation that could change a listener’s day—or even their path.
To all my podcast guests: Thank you. I admire you, I look to you for advice, and I’m endlessly grateful for your generosity in sharing your stories. You are the voices that helped me walk this fork in the road with confidence, and you’re the reason others now feel inspired to take the leap too.
Kids Book Illustrator Andy C Marshall 