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Creative Moonlighting
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Creative Moonlighting is a podcast hosted by Denise and Matthew Thornton. They share a marriage, a business, a home - and now - a podcast. This series will explore Denise and Matthew's creative journey as educators by day and independent filmmakers by night. Along the way, they will open up conversations about film, marriage, and the arts in general. Creative Moonlighting is content designed specifically for independent artists who are actively striving to transition into building a full-time business around their creative talents. Creative Moonlighting is brought to you by Griffyn.Co Productions - a media company owned by Denise and Matthew.
Episodes
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Ep. 53 - You're Not Scattered; You're Layered w/ Julie Bonner
Welcome to Creative Moonlighting — a podcast about building a creative life that actually works. Hosted by filmmaker Matthew J. Thornton and producer Denise Thornton, Creative Moonlighting explores what it really means to pursue your craft while navigating careers, relationships, and the…
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Ep. 52 - Face Life Beautifully with Jean Acuna
🌙 Today, we're thrilled to have Jean Acuna - our beautiful friend and most trusted skincare and wellness therapist - joining us. With her mantra "FACE LIFE BEAUTIFULLY," Jean has dedicated her career to helping people unlock their inner radiance and achieve optimal well-being. 🌿 Jean's…
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Ep.51 - The Art of Leadership with Luis Puron
🎨 Episode Title: "Unveiling Artistry in Leadership with Luis Puron" 🎙️ Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of Mr. Luis Puron, the brilliant mind behind the transformation of the Rockport Center for the Arts. Luis, the Executive Director, is a storyteller at heart, and we invite all...
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Ep. 50 - Dr. Guy Harvey: Merging Ocean Research, Art, and Conservation
Dive deep into the world of ocean art and conservation with our special guest, the renowned ocean artist, Guy Harvey! 🌊🎨 In this captivating episode, Denise and Matthew explore the life and work of Guy Harvey as he shares his extraordinary journey as an artist, teacher, researcher, and...
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Ep. 49 - Dr. Guy Harvey: On Art, Inspiration, and Mentorship
Dive deep into the world of ocean art and conservation with our special guest, the renowned ocean artist, Guy Harvey! 🌊🎨 In this captivating episode, Denise and Matthew explore the life and work of Guy Harvey as he shares his extraordinary journey as an artist, teacher, researcher, and...
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Ep. 48 - Erik Flores
Welcome to Episode 48 of the Creative Moonlighting Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Erik Flores to discuss his journey as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, and the making of the band's debut album, Nothing to Escape. Tune in for exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes...
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Ep. 47 - Blending Philosophy, Film, and Art with Konstantin Belyshev
Please welcome local filmmaker, artist, and creative moonlighter - Konstantin Belyshev. Konstantin graduated from Texas State University with a major in philosophy and a minor in English. Born to Russian immigrants and raised in San Marcos, Texas, he has worked as a data analyst, a media…
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Ep. 46 - A Lifetime of Sculpting Nature and Wildlife with Kent and Veerle Ullberg
Episode 46 welcomes Kent and Veerle Ullberg. Over the past 46 years, this couple has built a life, a business, and a legacy with realistic wildlife sculptures, all serving to spread the beauty of nature and engage onlookers to recognize a need for the preservation of our natural environment. Kent...
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Ep. 45 - Keep it Simple; Tell Your Story
Welcome back to Episode 45. No guests today, just Denise and Matthew chatting about the meaning of their mantra - Keep it Simple; Tell Your Story. For those who haven't heard, Griffyn.Co Productions is now a full-scale, full-time production company. Denise serves as the head of business…
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Ep. 44 - Becoming an Artist with Stephanie Macias
Please welcome Stephanie Macias, a senior at Round Rock High School, and an up and coming artist / musician (who also happens to be a former student to Matthew at Chisholm Trail Middle School :-) Stephanie joins Denise and Matthew to discuss all the exciting and challenging elements of being a...
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Ep.43 - Your Bottom Line is Worth It with Suzanne Heintz
Please welcome Suzanne Heintz - photographer, filmmaker, and all around artist. Her work is described as equal parts photography and theater. And although it is taboo to most in the art world, humor is her third and most important medium. At the risk of being perceived as a form of…
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Ep.42 - Invest in Yourself with Chris Norkus - Owner of Cocktails from Home
Please welcome Chris Norkus - bartender, storyteller, and the owner of Cocktails from Home. Chris moved to Austin 10 years ago to explore bigger opportunities in the bar and restaurant industry. When the pandemic hit, he found himself an unemployed bartender. But it wasn't long before a friend…
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Ep.41 - Collective Creativity with ATX Band - Yes Sir, No Sir
Please welcome Austin, Texas band, Yes Sir, No Sir. Tonight, Denise and Matthew had the pleasure of sitting down with all six band members, Kevin Brinkkoeter, Grant Chambers, Kyle Cox, Johnny Jeffers, Dave Dierksen and Ashton Acuna. While no strangers to the Austin music scene, the band explored...
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Ep. 40 - Should Filmmaking Have a Formula? feat. Chris Thompson and Brian Cobos
Welcome back, Brian Cobos and Chris Thompson! We cover a lot of ground today, so choosing a title was difficult. However, don't be confused by the title we eventually landed on. One of the most important questions every filmmaker must face surrounds the idea of taking a "paint by numbers"…
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Ep. 39 - Creating Social Impact through Documentary Film feat. Chelsea Hernandez
Please welcome 8-time Lone Star Emmy award winning director, producer, editor, and our dear friend - Chelsea Hernandez. Chelsea is a Texas native Latina filmmaker who was born in San Antonio and raised in Austin. She studied film at Adelphi University and Brooklyn College, and then returned to...
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Ep. 38 - What NOT Being a Parent Has Taught Us
Saying "YES" to one thing in life often indirectly means to saying "NO" to something else. Denise and Matthew chat in Episode 39 about what they have learned through the experience of NOT being parents. Having children was at one time a part of their grand plan, but plans don't always work out....
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Ep. 37 - Managing Your Mental State
Today Denise and Matthew talk about the importance of managing your mental state. Creative endeavors are difficult to pursue with the type of intensity that it takes to see the entire process through. We all know the feeling that washes over us when our mental state seems to want to zap our…
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Ep. 36 - Value the Process
Today Denise and Matthew talk about the value of the creative process - the ups, the downs, and the feedback you seek along the way. They discuss the trap of caring so much about the outcome of a project that the process of creating grows dull. And they question the proper ways to seek feedback...
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Ep. 35 - Control Your Inner Control Freak
Today Denise and Matthew talk about controlling the urge to control things. They discuss plans, broken, plans, and finding the will to be resilient. Creative Moonlighters will no doubt be able to relate. As always, we hope you hear something that provokes thoughts of your own. And please send...
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Ep. 34 - Cut the Bull$hit with Mike Greenlee
Please welcome, Mike Greenlee - husband, father, and Moonlight Creator. Mike has a math brain trapped in an artist's mind. And it's a very very good thing. Matthew and Mike hash out the nuance of audience attention spans. Where are they today? Where did they come from? And how are they changing?...
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Ep. 33 - Create Your Own Whirlwind feat. Lawrence Stallings
Please welcome, Lawrence Stallings - husband, father, coast-to-coast actor, and all around creative. Lawrence has performed in numerous Broadway shows (The Book of Mormon, Hair, and Passing Strange) in NYC, as well as episodic television and films in Los Angeles. He is currently set to play the...
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Ep. 32 - Main Character Syndrome
Today Denise and Matthew talk about Main Character Syndrome and what it means to "have a sonder." They discuss why Main Character Syndrome is seemingly so prevalent in the lives of creatives and artists and they ponder ways in which to overcome it. #griffyncoproductions #creative moonlighting...
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Ep. 31 - Creativity and Mental Health
Denise and Matthew delve into the idea that creativity improves mental health. They discuss the notion that mental health (or lack thereof) has historically led to great works of art, and they work through ideas about why being creative can give you an edge in mind, body, and spirit....
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Ep. 30 - The Role of Sex in Art
Denise poses yet another big question this week (she has been on fire) about the role of sex in art. Why is it so often such a prevalent factor in the things we create? Is there a proper balance or place for sex in the artistic endeavors we pursue? Again, no right or wrong answers... Just...
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Ep. 29 - Handling Collaborative Resistance
Denise poses a question today about the struggles of collaboration and how to handle resistance when operating in a "teamwork" setting. She and Matthew discuss possibilities for ways in which creative minds might remain both open and assertive during collaborative negotiations....
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Ep. 28 - Preparing to Perform and Beating Imposter Syndrome
Denise was faced with a big work meeting this week that found her speaking on a panel of educators at MIT. The Challenge: 5 minutes. 1 slide. How do you get your point across in a way that is short enough to hold their attention, but in-depth enough to stir their thoughts? How do you work through...
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Ep. 27 - Knowing When to Walk Away feat. Ashton Acuna
Welcome back our neighbor, family, and friend... Ashton Acuna! Ashton has finished his first semester of college (COVID-college) in virtual mode. When he was here last spring, his senior year had been shutdown by the pandemic. That day, we were talking about how to get started on a new creative...
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Ep. 26 - Write What You Know feat. Jim Comer
Please welcome keynote speaker, executive speech coach, and writer - Jim Comer. Jim is both a neighbor and a friend, and we are extremely thankful he made the time to come down and join us on the podcast. For all you writers out there, this one's for you! In this nearly two hour episode, Jim,...
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Ep. 25 - Handling Tense Situations
Welcome to EPISODE 25! Thank you to all of you who have stuck with us through the first 25 episodes. Your participation has been greatly helpful in keeping the momentum going. Today, Denise and Matt will be discussing how to handle tense situations. As artists and creators, we all have to learn…
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Ep. 24 - Take a Creative Leap feat. Dave and Magda Acuna
We all know that inspiration is at the root of creativity. But we often forget that creativity also becomes the root for new inspiration. And the cycle continues. Today, Denise and Matt welcome Dave and Magda Acuna to talk about their latest creative venture, Three-Legged Pig Creations. Magda is…
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Ep. 23 - Rush to Failure feat. Torrey Kiolbassa
Today, Creative Moonlighting welcomes storyteller, businessman, father, and all around creative, Torrey Kiolbassa. We have often heard the concept that failure cuts the path toward success. But most axioms are easier said than lived because they are usually only discovered by those who take the...
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Ep. 22 - Leaning into Discomfort feat. Mary Richardson
This week Matthew and Denise sit down with Mary Richardson, owner of the Austin based yoga sanctuary, Studio Satya. Mary shares her journey of becoming a yogi and the life lessons learned during her time spent practicing yoga in India. Mary delves into how she's learned to lean into discomfort…
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Ep. 21 - The Art of Math (and Money) feat. Bob Ohanian
Today, we delve into the often unacknowledged art of math. Bob Ohanian is a math teacher in Round Rock who began his career in the world of business. For all of our listeners and Creative Moonlighters, we realize that math and money management is likely the last item you want to hear about. Bob...
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Ep. 20 - Finding a Measure for What You Say feat.Barbara Taylor
This week, Denise sits down with the newly retired, Barbara Taylor. Barbara reminisces about the pivotal moments throughout her 43 years as an educator that allowed her to understand how to make space for people to express themselves, and in turn, how to nurture confidence, responsibility and...
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Ep. 19 - Building Resilience and Resolve feat. Ashley Acuna
This week, Denise sits down with the young and talented, Ashley Acuna, to discuss the role of resilience and resolve not just in creativity, but in life. You'll be surprised by this young woman's maturity and insight. Moreover, her attitude and ability to express her thoughts provides a great…
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Ep. 18 - A Producer’s Perspective: Travel Tips and Tricks
In this episode, Denise shares her perspective as the producer of a 21-day creative road trip. She speaks of a multi-faceted approach that spanned over a year in her planning of the trip. This is the second of a two-part series in which the pair discusses how they balance productivity with…
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Ep.17 - A Creator's Perspective: Creating Content on the Road
In this episode, Matthew and Denise record their first podcast in the car while embarking on a 21 day road trip. They dig into establishing creative routines and making intentional choices for maintaining a creative mindset while traveling. This is the first of a two-part series in which the pair...
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Ep. 16 - The Process of Collaboration (PART II)
Welcome back for the second part of our interview with Christopher Thompson and Brian Cobos. In this episode, we will dig deeper into their experience of writing the feature adaptation of their short film, West of Leona. If you missed episode 15, we urge you to go back and start there to get the...
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Ep. 15 - The Process of Collaboration (PART I)
This week, we are proud to welcome Christopher Thompson and Brian Cobos to speak on their experiences of having collaborated in film for nearly a decade. They are currently writing a feature adaptation of their short film, West of Leona, and they were kind enough to visit with us in the middle of...
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Ep. 14 - How Music Enhances Creativity
Today, Denise and Matthew take a question from writer/actor, Brian Cobos, about the co-writing process (which hopefully will lead to a guest appearance by Brian and his writing partner Chris in a later episode ;). They then turn their attention to the affect of music on creativity. Denise has...
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Ep. 13 - Who Cares About Awards
In this episode, Denise and Matthew talk bout the role of awards in success, and how creative folk might choose to view their success with or without a trophy to show for their efforts.
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Ep. 12 - Kids Know More Than You Think feat. Taylor Zamora
Welcome, Taylor Marie Zamora... Our Niece. Our Goddaughter. And more importantly, a very sharp young lady. Creativity knows no bounds, especially when you're talking about the connection between humans and animals. Taylor joins us today to share her experience as an equestrian and the ways in…
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Ep. 11 - Use Ambition in Spite of Fear feat. Ludie Litz
Today, Matthew takes a step aside and Denise gets her mom in the mix. As a second generation Filipino-American, Denise finds a way to connect creativity to something larger than a product. Rather, she examines the notion of survival and what it means to act in spite of fear. We hope you all will...
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Ep. 10 - Writing with Voice and Dialect feat. Shirley Thornton
Attention all you CREATIVE WRITERS! Denise and Matthew host their FIRST-EVER GUEST today - Mrs. Shirley Thornton (also Matthew's Mom)! Shirley taught English - reading, writing, and grammar - for nearly 30 years, and has most recently taken on a career as a professional newspaper and book editor....
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Ep. 9 - Stuck in a Creative Rut
Denise poses the question: What can creatives do when they feel stuck in a rut? Some days it can be difficult to stay productive. Matthew and Denise discuss everything they have tried to maintain focus during times of overwhelm when motivation seems be at its lowest. As always, if you have a...
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Ep. 8 - What One Generation Can Learn from Another
Denise poses several questions today regarding the passing of information, knowledge, and wisdom from one generation to another. They discuss everything from things they have learned from their grandparents to things they have learned from junior high kids in the classroom. As always, if you have…
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Ep. 7 - Giving and Receiving Feedback
Denise and Matt discuss the ways in which they give and receive feedback from others. And Monika McCown weighs in with a question from San Antonio, TX about creatives who bring ideas versus creative who bring specific skill sets. As always, if you have a question, reach out via email at:...
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Ep. 6 Choosing Projects and People
Denise and Matt delve into how they choose which projects they are going to put their energy into and how they go about finding the people they work with. Also featured on today's podcast are Wendy Flores of Corpus Christi, TX and Lauren Lansford of Round Rock, TX. Each guest poses a personalized...
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Ep. 5 - Confidence and Identity
Today, Denise and Matt discuss CONFIDENCE and IDENTITY, and the nuanced views of what each of those encompasses, as well as the role that each place in our lives. Trigger Warning: the name, Donald Trump does come into this discussion. "Is Donald Trump confident?"... As always, thanks for joining us!
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Ep. 4 - Thinking Creatively
Denise and Matt discuss - over a bottle of wine - what it means to think creatively across a wide range of topics and professions. They also take their first round of listener questions. Special thanks to Gil Hernandez for listening and reaching out with some thoughtful questions!
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Creative Moonlighting is a podcast hosted by Denise and Matthew Thornton. They share a marriage, a business, a home - and now - a podcast. This series will explore Denise and Matthew's creative journey as educators by day and independent filmmakers by night. Along the way, they will open up conversations about film, marriage, and the arts in general. Creative Moonlighting is content designed specifically for independent artists who are actively striving to transition into building a full-time business around their creative talents. Creative Moonlighting is brought to you by Griffyn.Co Productions - a media company owned by Denise and Matthew.
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