Episode 46, ACT 2: Tina LaPadula - Warrior Work

In Episode 46, Act 2: "Warrior Work," Courtney continues her conversation, grounded in equitable and responsive practices for Teaching Artists, with Tina LaPadula, a warrior for equitable arts education, co-founder of Seattle-based Arts Corps and current Arts Education Manager at the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture. In the first half of this two-part episode, the tone was set when Tina admitted that she, like many of us at this moment, is feeling "a little janky...a little raw." After this exchange, Courtney thanked Tina for bringing this truth into the space, opening a door to a very honest, thoughtful conversation. In the second half, Courtney and Tina continue to examine themes of social justice, challenging the status quo, letting go of ego in service of artistry and disrupting oppressive practices by way of high-quality liberatory arts practices and continued learning. This conversation continues to take place at the intersection of creativity, love and justice.