As a visual artist and educator, I know how important it is to encourage your child to think and behave like an artist. But this is not necessarily about drawing or painting in a particular way. The habits of an artist include the ability to generate ideas, trust in creative processes, be comfortable with ambiguity, …
Building and maintaining a diverse network is essential for career and personal success in today’s hyperconnected world. That’s why host Erin Prather Stafford recently spoke with Kelly Hoey, author of the book Build Your Dream Network: Forging Powerful Relationships In A Hyper-Connected World, to discuss the importance of networking. Listen to the full interview on …
On this Girls That Create podcast episode, host Erin Prather Stafford welcomes award-winning filmmaker and playwright Cynthia Salzman Mondell. Their conversation focuses on Salzman Mondell’s journey into filmmaking, her work, and insights about the industry. Listen to the full interview on Word of Mom Radio. They also touch upon the importance of storytelling and the …
In the U.S., anxiety disorders affect about one-third of the population. So it’s no surprise that a good number of artists and writers also suffer from anxiety and depression. But whereas some critics see Vincent Van Gogh’s striking paintings and Sylvia Plath’s confessional poetry as the direct result of their psychosis and depression, I tend …
Experts say the relationship between social media, self comparison, body image and self harm mean that there’s no singular culprit in the youth mental health crisis. In May, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory on the effects social media usage can have on teen mental health, specifically calling attention to the way it …
Organization is an essential life skill that many of us take for granted. In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, Carly Adams, the founder of Tidy Revival, discusses the importance of organization in terms of physical and mental health and how to maintain it for a long time. Listen to the full interview …
The arts world is filled with stories of courage, resilience, and determination. On this Girls That Create podcast episode, Erin chats with Andrea Menard, who shares her indigenous heritage, inspiring journey in the world of arts, work in feminine leadership, and the importance of raising voices that have been silenced. Listen to the full interview …
Here are 10 powerful quotes from women Latinx artists that speak of perseverance, possibilities, and staying rooted in who you are. Curious about the term Latinx? Read Shereen Marisol Meraji’s post ‘Hispanic,’ ‘Latino,’ Or ‘Latinx’? Survey Says … for NPR Code Switch. Latinx Heritage Month (Hispanic Heritage Month) is celebrated nationally from September 15 to October …
Leah Frazier is a powerhouse of success whose career has had many chapters. Frazier recently joined host Erin on the Girls that Create podcast to talk about her journey from being an attorney to a media maven and her recent venture into the health and wellness space. Listen to the full interview on Word of …
In 1971, U.S. House Representative Bella Abzug presented a bill designating August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. The day was chosen to commemorate the certification of the 19th Amendment on August 26, 1920, to the United States Constitution and women winning the right to vote. It is important to note that many women of color …