build your child's creative confidence

Discover how art builds your daughter’s confidence at every age, with expert-backed strategies for non-artistic parents to nurture creative thinking skills.

make your girl a art space at home

Maybe you’ve stepped on paint one too many times or discovered markers without their caps. Perhaps you’re constantly mediating sibling disputes because the youngest is “borrowing” art supplies from the oldest and not putting them back. Whatever the reason, you know it’s time to create a dedicated art space for your little one at home. …

Sharon Maseey

What if access to art-making tools wasn’t limited to schools or galleries—but rolled up right to your neighborhood? In this episode of the Girls that Create podcast on Word of Mom Radio, host Erin Prather Stafford chatted with Sharon Massey, a metalsmith, jeweler and co-founder of Studio Stream. Their conversation explores Massey’s artistic journey, her …

Have You Fallen for the Myth of ‘I Can’t Draw’? Do it Anyway

Drawing is a powerful tool of communication. It helps build self-understanding and can boost mental health. But our current focus on productivity, outcomes and “talent” has us thinking about it the wrong way. Too many believe the myth of “I can’t draw”, when in fact it’s a skill built through practice. Dedicated practice is hard, …

Allyson Rice

In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford talks with Allyson Rice, part-owner of the female-owned production company Atomic Focus Entertainment and a lead producer of the documentary Banned Together. The film follows three high school students who are challenging the removal of 97 books from their school libraries—books that …

Liz Elting

In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford sits down with Liz Elting. Elting is a founder of the language solutions company TransPerfect, an advocate for women’s career advancement and bestselling author. They discuss Elting’s entrepreneurial journey, love for languages and gender equality in the workplace. Elting’s passion for languages …

Em Marinelli

When life gets overwhelming, what do you turn to for comfort? For psychotherapist, professor, and memoirist Emily (Em) Marinelli, it’s revisiting favorite film sequels from the ’80s and ’90s. On this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford explores with Marinelli why these films offer solace during challenging moments. Marinelli’s book, …

Ruoyun Killian

In the ever-evolving world of social media, the line between effective marketing and ethical responsibility can often seem blurred. That’s why Girls That Create host Erin Prather Stafford chatted with marketing advisor and self-proclaimed social media grandma Ruoyun Killian about how marketers, creators, and brands can navigate this complex landscape with integrity and innovation. Listen …

Creative Careers: Early Failure Can Lead To Success

Failing early in our careers can make us question whether we are on the right path. We may look at people who have succeeded from the outset and wonder why it doesn’t come so easily to us. Classical violinist Nigel Kennedy, actor Natalie Portman and painter Pablo Picasso are examples of young geniuses who were …

Sonya Sparks on Building a Successful Gallery

On this episode of the Girls that Create podcast, host Erin Prather Stafford visits with Sonya Sparks, owner and chief curator of Sparks Gallery. Sparks shares her journey from being inspired by her grandmother’s vintage cameras to owning a renowned art gallery in San Diego, California. Listen to the full interview with Sonya Sparks on …