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Creative Confessionals

by aftrART

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!

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Episodes

  1. 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…

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  2. 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!

  3. Ep. 4: Failure, Displacement & Resilience with Eunique Yazzie

    Eunique Yazzie’s journey toward recognizing her value as a designer hasn’t been easy. Growing up on the reservation and facing several layoffs early in her design career taught her how to live off little. So when she was finally ready to launch her own business, she learned that she didn’t know…

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  4. Ep 2: Arts Administration, Equity & Creativity with Estrella Payton

    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 Payton, interdisciplinary artist and Communication and Community Engagement Manager at the City of Phoenix’s Office of Arts and Culture is on those rare…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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!

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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...

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Creative Confessionals is created and hosted by aftrART.
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