Get to Know Your Narrative

Are you ready to gain more confidence in writing your artist statement? Well, guess what? I’m back with a brand new eBook! Get a pen so you can write down the title: Get to Know Your Narrative. Did you catch that? Kidding, of course. This unexpected guide is designed to help you gain more confidence to "write & talk about your art with honesty, clarity, and impact.” For every artist who struggles with writing their artist statement and talking about their work, this new eBook is for you!

Today’s episode with Omaha, Nebraska, photographer Collin Leeder is a first for me in two ways. One, it’s the first time I’ve done a live, on-site interview at an exhibit. And two, it’s the first time I’m presenting an artist interview completely un-cut! Collin and I have known each other for well over 20 years. I’ve watched Collin grow and develop into a wonderful landscape photographer. His photographs are crisp, colorful, and just as alive as the places he takes his camera.

Topher Booth is a songwriter here in Omaha, Nebraska. He is one of the most generous storytellers I've had the pleasure of talking with in terms of sharing his artist journey. He is so open, so honest, and so passionate. Topher demonstrates such a healthy perspective in his honesty. I was honored to share this space with him, and I'm so grateful that he took the time to come on the show and open up with me. Please enjoy getting to know Omaha, Nebraska, songwriter, Topher Booth.

I'm really excited for this interview with actress, Anna Jordan! Anna is from Omaha, Nebraska, and she shares with me her journey into becoming an actress. It includes being a voice actor starting at nine, falling in love with Shakespeare in high school, and learning the value of truly listening as an actor in college. Anna shares some incredible insight into her acting process and offers some great advice that I think is valuable to anyone who is, or wants to be, an actor.

For this inaugural artist interview, I asked a long-time friend and personal mentor of mine, Larry Gawel, to talk with me on the podcast. He shares his educational journey and how his experiences as a student have shaped him as a teacher, even today. Larry has been very influential in helping me focus on my craft, in any medium. He taught me the value of a great photograph that has been made well, and I've carried that lesson on well after college. Enjoy getting to know my friend, Larry Gawel.