#697 - Artful Resilience: Conversations with Morgan McCarver

In this engaging episode, we invite the talented Morgan McCarver, an artist whose journey is as compelling as her creations. Morgan, renowned for her work in ceramics and as a pioneering author, takes us on a narrative voyage through her life, art, and the interplay of her deep faith. Our discussion with Morgan will delve into the profound impact her scoliosis journey has had on her life and art, revealing the resilience and transformation that can emerge from personal challenges. We will explore her acclaimed ceramics career, sparked by a major scoliosis surgery, and how this led to her evocative book, "God the Artist." Morgan will share her experiences as a Christian artist navigating a complex world, discussing how she balances her spiritual beliefs with her creative expression. We'll also tap into her insights on the reemergence of traditional techniques like slip casting in contemporary art and what this signifies for the future of ceramics. The episode will not only highlight Morgan's artistic achievements, including her multiple awards and solo exhibitions, but also her journey in publishing her first book. She will open up about the process of getting a book published, from concept to print, and the lessons learned along the way. As someone who actively serves in her church's youth program, Morgan will reflect on the importance of community involvement and mentorship in her life. We'll also discuss how she maintains a balance between her multifaceted roles as an artist, author, mentor, and entrepreneur. Join us in this enlightening episode of "Artful Resilience" as we uncover the layers of Morgan McCarver's artistic journey, her inspirations, challenges, and the seamless weaving of her faith into her art and life. Prepare to be inspired by a story of creativity, courage, and conviction. To connect with Morgan, visit her website: https://www.morganmccarver.com/ Disclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show. Do your due diligence. Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphd We couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show: CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphd Venmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4 Buy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJx Thank you to our sponsor, CityVest: https://bit.ly/37AOgkp Click here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-online Click here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4p Follow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphd Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrisloo Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphd Follow the podcast on Spotify: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo⁠ Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1 Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphd Subscribe to our email newsletter: ⁠https://financial-freedom-for-physicians.ck.page/b4622e816d⁠ Subscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233 Join our Patreon Community: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87512799 Join our Spotify Community: ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/subscribe⁠ Thank you to our advertisers on Spotify. Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2024