No Time to be Timid

Bonus Edition: Exciting Award News, Walking the Camino, and Mysteries Oct 11, 2024

In this bonus edition, we share some thrilling news! No Time to be Timid is one of eight finalists in the Arts and Culture category of the Signal Awards -- alongside notable shows like Oprah's Super Soul! Please vote for us for the Listener’s Choice award! Voting ends October 17. I also share thoughts on my recent pilgrimage walking a portion of the Camino, particularly how walking and the creative process have the power to transform us. And the words of Mary Oliver make an appearance, too!

Bonus Episode: Eric Masterson Tells his Story of Hawks, Near-Death, and the Best of Humanity Aug 08, 2024

Bonus Episode: Eric Masterson Tells his Story of Hawks, Near-Death, and the Best of Humanity

During this season in the United States, we’re repeatedly told about how divided we are as a nation, so I thought it was important to tell a few stories about how wonderful people can be. To illustrate the point, I interviewed my husband, Eric Masterson, who is an expert birder, author, and survivor of a catastrophic hang gliding crash four years ago this week. That experience profoundly changed both of us for many reasons, one being the tidal wave of kindness we experienced. And this episode covers more than kindness. We talk about following passions, holding plans loosely, and taking risks. My husband is a lot of things, and timid is not one of them.

Learn more about Eric here.

Follow him on Facebook @ericmasterson and on Instagram @bellcurvebirding.

And check out the regional Emmy Award-winning documentary, Nightsongs.

Special Edition: On Not Having Children Aug 01, 2024

I don't talk about politics on my show. I talk about creativity and I interview guests who can help all of us step into our creative selves. But then J.D. Vance started talking about "childless cat ladies," and as a woman without children, I have a problem with that. So I thought it was important to air a story I told on the StoryCollider stage some years ago about my ambivalence towards motherhood and my call to become an artist. The story is part of a larger piece I've been working on called "Be Fruitful and Multiply." If you have any feedback, I'd love to hear it. You can reach out to me at podcast@triciaroseburt.com.

R. Eric Thomas: Seizing Unexpected Creative Opportunities Jul 25, 2024

R. Eric Thomas is a creative powerhouse. First, he’s masterful on stage not only as a storyteller, but also as the long running host of The Moth StorySlams in Philadelphia. Second, he writes for every possible medium — he’s a television writer for shows airing on Apple TV and FX; an award-winning playwright; and the author of several books, including the national bestsellers Here For It, or How to Save Your Soul in America and his latest book, Congratulations, The Best is Over!

Many people first learned about Eric from his daily humor column on Elle.com “Eric Reads the News.” And as of July 1, he’s writing the nationally syndicated advice column “Asking Eric.”

Here's the thing: Eric’s incredible career journey started with a Facebook post that went viral. But he's no overnight success. He was able to capitalize on that opportunity because he’d been preparing for years.

Takeaways

Opportunities can come unexpectedly, so it's important to be prepared and be ready to seize them — something Eric knows about first hand
Success usually comes from years of honing your craft.
Perfection is rarely attainable, so grant yourself some grace.
Libraries are places of endless discovery, no matter your age.
And creativity is what brings us hope.

Resources

Learn more about Eric's work including his new advice column "Asking Eric," here.

Check out The Moth and maybe tell a story!

View Eric's Creative Mornings Philadelphia talk (you can see the Facebook post!)

Sy Montgomery and Howard Mansfield: Creating a Writing Life Jul 11, 2024

My neighbors, the NYTimes bestselling author Sy Montgomery and acclaimed author Howard Mansfield, have been married for 37 years. In that time, they’ve built and sustained a writing life that’s produced about 40 books between them. And even though they’re a unit, they’ve dedicated their lives to separate creative interests. Sy writes on behalf of animals — she’s best known for her books The Good, Good Pig and The National Book Award Finalist, The Soul of an Octopus — and Howard writes about architecture, preservation, and history in his quest to understand the soul of American places.

And while they live in the same home, they usually don’t know what project the other one is working on.That’s because they give each other the space, support, and feedback that each other needs to do their best work. In a rare combined media appearance, Sy and Howard share how we can treat the artists in our lives and model how to pursue our own creative efforts.

Takeaways:

Honor the artist in ourselves and in each other
Create dedicated time for writing
Provide useful feedback to fellow artists
Repurpose work to find new ways to share stories, and
Create connections through writing

Resources:

Check out their websites: Sy Montgomery and Howard Mansfield

Follow Sy on social media: Instagram @sytheauthor and Facebook @symontgomery

Follow Howard on social media: Instagram @howardmansfieldauthor and Facebook @howardmansfield

Learn more about composer Ben Cosgrove

View Howard and Ben’s short film: “A Journey to the White Mountains”

Listen to my conversation with Liz and Matt Meyer Bolton of the SALT project

Nora Fiffer: Bringing Big Creative Ideas to a Small Town Jun 27, 2024

You know the saying, "bloom where you're planted"? My guest, Nora Fiffer, embodies it. She’s an actor, director, and producer in both theater and film and like me, she lives in rural New Hampshire. She moved here from Chicago about eight years ago, and since she's arrived, she's co-founded the award-winning Firelight Theatre Workshop, which is now in its seventh season; produced two short films using local talent; and is set to release her first feature film, Another Happy Day, this fall.

Nora also embodies the eighth principle of the No Time to be Timid Manifesto, “Constraints are opportunities.” Like most of us, Nora has limited space, resources, and most of all time, because in her case, Nora's raising two children. Still, Nora brings big creative ideas to a small town. So fair warning, if you have any excuses for not stepping into your creative practice, Nora's probably going to shoot them down.

Take Aways

Embracing constraints can lead to innovative and creative solutions.
Having projects at different stages of the creative process allows for continuous flow of creativity.
Taking risk and trusting the audience are key to artistic growth.
And finally, balancing creativity and motherhood — or any kind of caregiving — requires patience, time management, and prioritizing your creative work.

Resources

Nora Fiffer

Firelight Theatre Workshop

Another Happy Day

Dinner Time

Dan Hurlin

Skylight, by David Hare

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Rain by Will Eno

The Pavilion, by Craig Wright

The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America

Radha Agrawal: Creating Community with a Global Dance Movement Jun 13, 2024

There are few individuals in the world who can convince people to get out of bed and start dancing at 6:00 am completely sober. Radha Agrawal, the co-founder, CEO and Chief Community architect of Daybreaker, the global morning sober dance and wellness movement, is one of them. And for the past 10 years, a half a million people across 33 cities and five continents have joined her. And here’s the thing. Radha — a social entrepreneur whose mission is to bring more joy and belonging to the world — started out as an investment banker. Believe it or not, there’s a much straighter line between where she started and where she is now than you might think. In our conversation, we talk about the importance of building an intentional community, Daybreak’s upcoming Purple Tour targeting the swing states, and her newest project, The Belong Center.

Takeaways

the importance of knowing the numbers in developing a successful community or artistic enterprise
the power of intentionally building our communities
the strength of prioritizing community over career and romance
that dance is a powerful way to combat loneliness and promote well-being
the role of community in supporting our dreams.

Resources

Learn more about Radha and her work.
Find out when DayBreaker is coming to a town near you!
And explore what the Belong Center offers to combat loneliness (and maybe sponsor a bench!)

Laura Wilson: Revealing Our Shared Humanity through Photography May 30, 2024

At 84 years old, Laura Wilson could run circles around most of us. She throws herself into her creative projects — which often take years to complete — with high energy and optimism. She moves quickly, never dallying when pursuing her creative work (a missed opportunity to photograph John Updike still stings). And her work reveals the humanity and stories behind individuals, communities, and events that we rarely see -- cockfighting, cowboys, drug smuggling searches, debutantes, world-famous authors, and reclusive religious groups. In our conversation, we talk about working with famed photographer Richard Avedon, the keys to her decades-long career, and her induction into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame (at age 79).

Takeaways

Hardwork and discipline are as essential to the creative process as creativity and imagination.
To complete a project, you must have a laser-like focus and obsession.
If you have a creative idea, don’t dilly dally. You must move quickly and decisively or you may miss your opportunity.
Pay attention and stay alert so you can capture creative moments.

Resources

Laura Wilson

Richard Avedon

The Amon Carter Museum of Art

The National Cowgirl Hall of Fame

Richard Casper: The Lifesaving Power of Creativity May 16, 2024

Get ready to be inspired (and possibly cry). Richard Casper, co-founder of Creativets, shares his journey from combat Marine to champion of the arts. A wounded veteran — Richard’s Humvee was blown up four times in Iraq and he watched his dear friend die — Richard credits art and songwriting with saving his life. To help other veterans heal as he did, Richard co-founded Creativets, an organization that uses art and music to help wounded veterans heal from Post Traumatic Stress and brain injuries. For his work, Richard was named one of Time Magazine’s Next Generation Leaders and a CNN Hero, among many other accolades. And his creativity expands beyond his nonprofit. He’s also an entrepreneur, most recently creating an app called We Should Write Some Time, which connects songwriters around the world. This is a powerful episode about how art not only heals but also saves lives -- repurposing devastating memories as good ones and remapping our experiences.

Takeaways:

Dream big and stick with your dream, no matter how hard it gets because you have no idea the impact you’ll eventually make
Ask for what you want — the worst thing that can happen is they will say no
Art is an option for everyone

Resources:

Follow Creativets @creativets

Follow Richard @veteranart

Follow the songwriting app, We Should Write Sometime @weshouldwritesometime

Find out more about Creativets and donate!

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

The Intrepid Center

Mark Irwin

American Warrior Partnership

Camp Resilience

Big Machine Label Group

Lila Forde: Honing Her Craft and Reaping Creative Rewards May 02, 2024

Singer/songwriter Lila Forde stands at a launch point in her career. She’s a self-sustaining, working musician, who’s been at it for years. And if you’re a fan of The Voice, you know that in Season 24 last fall, Lila earned a coveted 4-chair turn and went from a gigging girl in LA to one of the show’s top vocalists with adoring fans nationwide. Finishing among the five finalists, Lila continues to be compared to Joni Mitchell and her coach John Legend, describes her as magical. No doubt, she’s poised for a long and successful career. Listen to this episode and one day, you can look back and say, “I heard an interview with Lila when she was just taking off!”

Takeaways

Stay true to yourself and your artistic vision, even in the face of external pressures
Log as many hours as you can to develop your confidence and expertise in whatever medium you choose
Respect yourself as an artist

Resources

Listen to Lila’s music on Spotify

Watch her perform on YouTube

Go to her website and sign up for her mailing list at lilaforde.com

Follow her on instagram @lilfody

Dava Whisenant: Finding Creativity Outside Her Comfort Zone Apr 18, 2024

Dava Whisenant, founder and president of Cactus Flower Films, is a master storyteller who has stories to tell, and she tells them with honesty and humor. For more than 20 years, she’s worked in narrative and nonfiction film as an editor — from The Late Show with David Letterman to the Emmy-winning and Oscar- short-listed documentary short The Flagmakers — and now as a director. The award-winning documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, was her directorial debut, for which she won Best Director at the Tribeca Film Festival and a Writer’s Guild Award for Best Documentary Screenplay. We talk about her creative process, the necessity of a team, the financial challenges of a creative life, the value of being scared, and the importance of inspirational mugs!

Takeaways

Surrounding yourself with a team of good-hearted people, helps you get you through the hard times
The creative process requires resilience —particularly with those big dreams that take a while to realize.
It may not always be comfy, but sometimes it pays to keep your overhead low so you can take more creative chances.
And the greatest rewards lie outside your comfort zones.

Resources:

Learn more about Dava:

www.cactusflowerfilms.com

Completed films:

Bathtubs Over Broadway

Take That Step (finale song in Bathtubs Over Broadway)

The Flagmakers

Two Trains Runnin’

Butterfly in the Sky

Diane Warren: Relentless

The subject of her work in progress:

Thomas Jackson

Learn more about her co-writer Steve Young

Steve Young

And listen to him on No Time to be Timid!

My attempt at a film short:

How to Dye Your Hair at Home (During a Global Pandemic)

A useful book to discover where your gifts are:

The Genuis Zone by Gay Hendricks

Becca Stevens: Sparking Revolutions with Creativity Apr 04, 2024

Becca Stevens, the founder and president of Thistle Farms, shares her journey from starting a 5-bed home for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution to creating a global movement for women’s freedom. Born at the crossroads of where arts and crafts meets justice, Becca talks about how creativity has transformed the lives of women in her programs, the importance of a walk in the woods, and how one Thistle Farms candle was the catalyst for a birthday party including A-list celebrities. The word timid is not in Becca’s vocabulary — anything is possible!

Takeaways

Creativity can be a powerful tool for healing and justice.
Arts and crafts provide women survivors with healing, economic opportunities, and a sense of purpose.
Finding a space like the woods where your heart can sing is important to the creative process.
No creative effort is too small to a difference.
Don’t hold back on starting a project just because you think you don't know enough!
Creativity can spark new revolutions in our lives, our communities, and in our world.

Resources

Learn more about Becca and her work at

https://beccastevens.org/

Support the effort — shop at Thistle Farms!

https://thistlefarms.org/

And check out Thistle Farms fan Banksy and his work:

https://banksy.co.uk/

Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @beccastevens, @thistlefarms

The War and Treaty: Electrifying Audiences with Courage and Creativity Mar 21, 2024

We're starting Season Three with the most incredible duo, The War and Treaty, also known as the husband and wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter, who are making some of the most exciting music today. Michael and Tanya have overcome hardships that would have flattened most of us. But they persevered and this year, they were nominated for two Grammy Awards. They’re currently featured in exhibitions at The Country Music Hall of Fame and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And they’ve travelled around the world headlining their own shows and opening for musical greats like Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison. We talk about their origin stories, their call to minister with their music, and the power of aging. They give us a behind-the-scenes look at creating "Hey Driver" with Zach Bryan, discuss the fear and the thrill of starting their own management company, and share the story behind their newest single, Stealing a Kiss.

Takeaways

Trust the process
Be open to doors and windows of opportunity.
Bring passion and give your all, regardless of the size of the audience.
Getting older can make your work better than it’s ever been.
If you’re thinking about doing something and it’s not scaring you, then 9 times out of 10, you’re doing the wrong thing.Trust the process and be open to doors and windows of opportunity.

https://www.thewarandtreaty.com/

How 5 Mins Changed My Life

https://www.shelovesvintage.com

https://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/vote/cmt-performance-of-the-year

https://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/vote/duo-group-video-of-the-year

Zach Bryan

How to Act Like a Lady (my live performance from The Moth) Mar 07, 2024

In celebration of International Women's Day, we're going to air one of my favorite stories I ever told on The Moth stage -- How to Act Like a Lady. You can see me perform the story here! And this is our last mini episode before we launch Season 3 on March 21 -- we've got a terrific lineup. If you don't have your No Time to be Timid Manifesto yet, download it here!

How to Make the World Brighter Feb 22, 2024

My producer Adam and I recorded the first interview for Season Three! And even though we were both feeling a little puny before the show, when we started making art -- making something out of nothing -- it put a skip into our step like few things can. And a quote from Neil Gaiman helps explain why.

https://triciaroseburt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/triciaroseburt/

Mixed and scored by Echo Finch www.echofinch.com

You Can't Run Out of Creativity Feb 08, 2024

Dinner with friends, a hit TV show, and a new stove ignite my creativity and inspire a new way for me to replenish it. Plus, the great Maya Angelou reminds us that the more you use your creativity, the more there is to go around.

https://triciaroseburt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/triciaroseburt/

Mixed and scored by Echo Finch www.echofinch.com

How to Give Yourself a Creative Jumpstart Jan 25, 2024

If you've been wanting to start a project but can't seem to make it happen, then this episode is for you. We talk about the power of deadlines and cite the work of Season Two's guests Shannon Cason (Episode 2) and David Crabb (Episode 7).

How to Woo Your Creativity Jan 11, 2024

I started off the new year re-reading a great creative resource, The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks. In this mini-episode, we talk about Hendricks' advice to woo our creativity like a beloved and to ask ourselves the question, do you appreciate your creativity? Learn more here.

You Gotta Make Sound Dec 28, 2023

One of the highlights of this past year for me was seeing the Nick Cave exhibition at the Guggenheim, especially his Sound Suits. In this mini episode, we talk about why he makes them, and how his work can inspire all of us in 2024. Check out his work here and here! And Happy New Year everybody!

The Gift of Sharing Your Creativity Dec 14, 2023

Our holiday special! A story I crafted for a small town Christmas special makes it to The Moth Radio Hour and I'm reminded of how we never know how our creative ideas will grow. Plus, check out rock star choral director Jody Simpson.

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast Nov 30, 2023

A glaring mistake reminds me to slow down, pay attention, and notice my surroundings, because those details inform my art. I also take cues from several of Season Two's guests. Check them out:

Steve Young

Shannon Cason

David Crabb

Art Equals Hope Nov 16, 2023

In the first of our mini episodes, we talk about the benefits of making our work space hospitable, continuing a daily practice, and how art brings us both hope and sanity.

Check out this book:

Art is the Highest Form of Hope, Phaidon Editors

And order it from our sponsor, Interabang Books!

Jump In and Stick with It Nov 02, 2023

In the bonus episode, we recap Season 10 and all the traits necessary to sustain a creative life. We’ll also report on an amazing opportunity that opened up for one of our guests because they were on the show! And we’ll announce a new project and give you a sneak peak into Season 3 as well.

Go to triciaroseburt.com and give us feedback on Season 2, thoughts about Season 3, and download your No Time to be Timid manifesto.

And make sure to support our fabulous sponsor, interabangbooks.com

Trisha Mitchell Coburn: It All Comes Down to Bravery Oct 19, 2023

In this episode, we talk to Trisha about her incredible journey from poverty in Alabama to life as a runway model, artist, storyteller, and now executive producer of the upcoming film "Miss Macy," which is based on a story she told on The Moth stage. There are few people as inspirational as Trisha, so get ready for an incredible shot of creative courage (and some drambuie, too!)

Hear Trisha's story about Miss Macy.

Check out Trisha's website.

Follow her on social media @trishamitchellcoburn.

Learn more about Jean Smart, who'll be playing Miss Macy in the movie.

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And toast Miss Macy with some drambuie!

Marion Roach Smith: Follow Your Curiosity (Part 2) Oct 05, 2023

In this episode, we talk with author and memoir coach Marion Roach Smith about knowing your genre, being hospitable to yourself and your work, and actually doing the work instead of just talking about it. Also, the importance of required reading! Whatever your medium, Marion’s thoughts on the creative process and what it takes to sustain a creative life will no doubt help you with your own practice.

Check out these resources:

Marion's website, where you'll find links to her podcast, Qwerty; her blog; her fabulous book, The Memoir Project and other works; and class offerings.

Writers and books mentioned during the show (don't forget to buy your books online at Interabang Books!):

Colson Whitehead

James McBride

Seth Godin

A lovely interview with Bonnie Garmus, the author of Lessons in Chemistry

Caroline Knapp, author of Drinking: A Love Story

Steven Pressfield, The War of Art

Here's the trailer for Barbie

And listen to her new song, The Clearing, performed by Rusty Gear

Steve Young: Follow Your Curiosity Sep 21, 2023

Check out Steve's work and projects at steveyoungworld.com.

Read his book "Everything's Coming Up Profits"

View the Bathtubs Over Broadway trailer!

Learn more about these other artists:

Dava Whisenant

Hank Beebe

Steve and Dava's two short films are still on the festival circuit, but check out these behind-the-scenes videos:

Photo Op

Brief Survey

See Celibrigum photos!

Listen to the great song "Take That Step."

And check out the Bathtubs Over Broadway soundtrack!

David Crabb : Have a Purpose Sep 07, 2023

David Crabb is one of the most talented people I know. He's a host and storyteller for both Risk and The Moth; he’s the writer and star of his acclaimed one-man show, Bad Kid, about growing up Goth and gay in Texas, which is also a best-selling memoir; and he’s currently a member of The Groundling’s, one of America’s premier improv and sketch comedy troupes based in LA. In our conversation, David talks about how and why he makes such hilarious -- and compelling -- art.

Check out David's website!

Watch the Bad Kid Trailer

Buy Bad Kid the book; buy it at Interabang

John Casablanca School of Modeling and Acting

David Crabb's YouTube channel featuring:

Rodney Bobbins
Byron at Sephora

The Groundlings

Cranbrook Academy of Art

Axis Theater Company

Risk

The Moth

Bonus Episode: The Habit of Identity Aug 24, 2023

This week we're doing something a little different. I'm the guest (your host, Tricia Rose Burt) with some thoughts on the trait that helps sustain my creative life and a story about the importance of having a tribe.

Also from this episode:

The Practice, by Seth Godin

From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars, by Virginia Hanlon Grohl

Mark McGuinness, poet and creative coach, featured in Season 1, Episode 4

The Moth

Interabang Books

Cranberry Meadow Farm Inn

No Time to be Timid retreat

DJ Lucy Wrubel : You Gotta Have Passion Aug 10, 2023

Episode Six with Deejay Lucy Wrubel -- You Gotta Have Passion

Lucy Wrubel is no ordinary deejay. What sets her apart -- other than her amazing costumes and incredible energy -- is her deep love and vast knowledge of music. Join us as we talk about how to lie your way into a career, the benefit of taking creative chances, and the thrill of Blake Shelton mixing you a pink cocktail at his wedding reception.

Check out Lucy and her work here.

Follow her on instagram @lucywrubel.

Listen to her Spotify playlist "This".

And don't forget her podcast "Such a Good Song."

Interested in becoming a deejay?

Serato software

And here's a playlist from Episode 6!

Brickhouse by the Commodores

Rosalita by Bruce Springsteen

Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso

Gimme Gimme Gimme by ABBA

September by Earth, Wind & Fire

Nancy Perot: Resilience Makes the Difference Jul 27, 2023

In this episode, we talk with Nancy Perot, owner of the independent bookstore Interabang, our sponsor, which was just named one of the top 5 bookstores in the country by Publisher’s Weekly. Nancy dreamed of owning a bookstore for nearly 25 years, and after just two years of operation, it was wiped out by a tornado. And that was just the beginning. Join us as we talk about committing to your dream, challenging conventional wisdom, and cultivating resilience,

Check out these resources mentioned in the episode:

Republic of Consciousness Prize

Jeri Lynne Johnson: The Power of Grit Jul 13, 2023

Jeri Lynne Johnson, the founder and artistic director of Philadelphia’s Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, continues to break barriers across the US and Europe as the first woman and/or the first African-American woman on the podium for many orchestras and opera companies. In our conversation about sustaining a creative life, she shares the challenges she's overcome along her artistic journey, what keeps her going, and how to transform grit into grace.

Learn more about Jeri and explore her work.

Listen to -- and support! -- The Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra.

Check out these women conductors and composers:

Tania León

Marin Alsop

Jennifer Higdon

Learn more about the Taki Alsop Fellowship.

Read poetry by Langston Hughes.

And watch Bugs Bunny posing as Conductor Leopold Stokowski!

Perri Howard: Exploration is Essential Jun 29, 2023

Visual and sound artist Perri Howard talks about recording sound in the quietest place on earth, falling in love with whale songs, and always coming in second place. In every area of her creative practice, she's willing to explore unfamiliar territory and shares with us how to do the same.

Check out Perri's work at perrilynchhoward.comincluding her gallery installation Once Upon A Whale Song and public art piece, Alightment.

View her work from her upcoming show "Hear This" at the Seattle Art Museum Gallery.

And follow her on instagram @velocitymadegood.

Other resources from this episode include:

Rocky Neck Art Colony

Oceans Alliance

Dr. Roger Payne

Songs of the Humpback Whale

Shannon Cason: The Right Perspective Jun 15, 2023

Shannon Cason is a master storyteller -- seen on Snap Judgment, TEDx, and The Moth stages to name a few -- and is the host of the podcast Homemade Stories. In his words, he's also a late bloomer, and with his trademark wit, wisdom, and incredible sense of timing, he shares how the right perspective can turn life's rough patches into life-changing art.
Check out Shannon's website.

Watch his story Late Bloomer.

Don't miss My Father's Camera.

Learn from his TEDx talk.

And subscribe to his podcast Homemade Stories.

ALSO:

Listen to Aaron Calafato's 7 Minute Stories.

Here's some sWooZie too!

Check out Story Club Chicago.

And listen to the Tuesday song!

Amy Grant: It’s All About Connection. Jun 01, 2023

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Grant kicks off Season Two with an in-depth conversation about how she’s sustained her more than 40-year career. For her, it’s all about connection — with herself and with her community. She also talks about falling in love with the creative process, the importance of making art even if no one sees it, and her journey to recover her voice after she thought she’d lost everything.

Check out Amy’s tour dates here.

Listen to her songs “Trees We’ll Never See” and "What You Heard."

Other artists mentioned:

Leslie Satcher

Marshall Altman

Cory Asbury

Harris III : Make Art Now Dec 19, 2022

In our final episode of the season, I talk with Harris III, who shares his unexpected journey as a professional magician, storyteller, author, and the director and curator of the Story Gatherings, an international conference on storytelling. We talk about misusing our imaginations, the importance of wow and how, and the lifesaving power of art.

To be the first to know when Season Two will drop, join the mailing list.

Learn more about Harris here.

And find out about the Story Gatherings here.

Ophira Eisenberg & Bethany Van Delft : There is Courage in Community. Dec 02, 2022

Episode 9: There is Courage in Community.

For this episode, I delve into stand-up comedy, which seems like the loneliest of professions but actually thrives because of its strong community. And two amazing artists join me on the show — Ophira Eisenberg and Bethany Van Delft. Ophira was the host of the long-running NPR show “Ask Me Another” and just launched her new podcast, “Parenting is a Joke.” Bethany is a performer and a producer at the Boston Comedy and Women in Comedy Festivals and was named Boston’s Best Comedian several times. It’s a very funny and not to be missed episode.

Ophira Eisenberg

Watch her comedy special: Plant-Based Jokes

Listen to her podcast: Parenting is a Joke

Visit her website: ophiraeisenberg.com

Follow her on social media: @ophirae

Bethany Van Delft

Listen to her debut album on Spotify: I am Not a Llama

Visit her website: https://www.bethanyvandelft.com

And follow her on instagram @BethanyVanDelft

Hilary Graham : Failure is Your Friend. Nov 17, 2022

Hilary Graham is one of the hardest working artists I know and she’s learned to build failure into her writing process. Her talent and perseverance has landed her in Hollywood, where she’s worked on some of the top shows, including "Bones"and "Orange is the New Black," and she was the show runner for the Netflix series "Social Distance." Join us as she talks about overcoming obstacles and the challenges and rewards of writing for TV and film.

Follow Hilary on Instagram @HilaryGraham.

Watch Social Distance

Check out Brad Montague's work

Learn more about:

And a blast from the past: Stephen J. Cannell title card

Dan Hurlin : Constraints are Opportunities. Nov 03, 2022

International award-winning puppeteer Dan Hurlin talks about starting a successful theater at age 10, how financial constraints prompted him to create a solo show where he played a cast of 60 characters, his love of toy theaters and puppets, and his new approach to puppetry.

The music in this episode is from "Disfarmer" and was composed by Dan Moses Schreier.

Go to triciaroseburt.com for links to Dan's work.

Check out Dan's website.

View an excerpt from Disfarmer.

See the trailer for the documentary Puppet.

Learn about Nathanael West.

Explore the work of John Cage.

See Julia Jacquette's work.

Rachel Perry : Practicality is Overrated Oct 21, 2022

Award-winning visual and performance artist Rachel Perry challenges every excuse you may have for not stepping towards your creative dreams. She attended art school at 36 while raising a first grader -- not the most practical time to begin an intense program of study -- and her work is now exhibited in collections around the world. You are not too old and it is not too late!

Check out Rachel's work here.

Twitter: @racyperry

Instagram: @rachelperrystudio

A preview of her collaboration with composer Ted Hearne and director Daniel Fish In Your Mouth; text by Dorothea Lasky

Other resources:

The Unknown Craftsman by Soetsu Yanagi

The Relationship Between Use and Beauty artwork by Tricia Rose Burt

Kelly Horan : Logic can work against you Oct 07, 2022

In this episode, we do things a little differently! We hear a story from Kelly Horan, Deputy Editor of the Ideas Section at the Boston Globe, and then she joins me for some conversation about logic, intuition, the creative process, and the thrill of eccentric adventures.

Resources:

The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck

Becoming Duchess Goldblatt, by Anonymous

Whack on the Side of the Head, by Roger Von Oech

Bathtubs Over Broadway

Mark McGuinness : Creativity is Not a Frivolous Pursuit Aug 09, 2022

In this episode, award-winning poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness talks about how to integrate more creativity into your life as well as the risk of ignoring your creative self; overcoming fear in his own creative journey; and his new poetry podcast, A Mouthful of Air.

Mark McGuinness

The 21st Century Creative Podcast

A Mouthful of Air

The Creative Penn

Kristin Linklater “Freeing The Natural Voice”

Steven Pressfield

Catherine Burns : Don't Expect a Linear Path Jul 08, 2022

Catherine Burns, artistic director of The Moth, joins us to discuss the twists and turns of her creative life, fresh off her interview with The New York Times and the release of The Moth's new book, "How to Tell a Story."

For more information on The Moth, go to https://themoth.org

Liz & Matt Myer Boulton : There is More than One Right Way in Life Jun 14, 2022

In this episode, we talk to ordained ministers Liz and Matt Myer Boulton who changed course mid-career and are now Emmy award-winning filmmakers.

To learn more about Liz and Matt, go to:

www.saltproject.org

To download the No Time to be Timid Manifesto, go to:

www.triciaroseburt.com

Tim Donovan : The Riskiest Thing You Can Do is Play it Safe May 24, 2022

Our guest is Tim Donovan, who attended art school in his early forties while helping to manage a residential rehab brain injury program, and is now co-director of New York’s Launch F18 art gallery.

Launch F18 http://www.launchf18.com

Tim Donovan on Instagram @timshutter123

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No Time To Be Timid Prologue May 16, 2022

An introduction to the No Time To Be Timid Manifesto.

Trailer Apr 16, 2022

Voices from guests who will be featured on the show.