Monetizing Your Art: It's Complicated

Imposter Syndrome - Jordan Mackampa

In this episode Makena and Singer/Songwriter Jordan Mackampa discuss feeling like an imposter in your creative field, self doubt, and the social media struggle. Jordan: @jordanmackampa Makena: @makenamerri Show & Tell: "In Paradise" by Max Svabinsky (painting), tattoo artist @zoeandthemachine Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Perception

For this Halloween episode I took to Instagram again and asked about your relationship with the scariest thing of all - being perceived! We discuss fame, social media, performing, the fear of being perceived as a failure, and how our interpersonal relationships can affect the way we perceive ourselves. Show & Tell: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix) Instagram: @makenamerri Cover art is by Colby Casacca (colby.casacca_)

We Did "The Artist's Way" - Neeta Thadani

Writer, actor, and director Neeta Thadani and I bring you a review of the infamous 1992 workbook by screenwriter Julia Cameron titled "The Artist's Way." Did we give up 12 weeks of our lives to do this? Yes. Was it worth it? Listen and find out. Socials: Neeta: @neeta_thadani Makena: @makenamerri Show and tell: Let Go by Avril Lavigne (Album); Dragon Mama (Play) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Monetizing Your Art: It's Complicated

Today I asked all of you what your relationship is with the monetization of your art and your answers were interesting! Show & Tell: Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman (Book) Socials: @makenamerri Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Conquering Jealousy & Envy - Brett Hargrave

Actor, writer, singer, and filmmaker Brett Hargrave and I have a chat about creative envy, jealousy within the entertainment industry, and how to turn those feelings into action. Brett: @msbretthargrave Makena: @makenamerri Show & Tell: Live 1967 by José Feliciano (Album), Sunday in the Park with George (Musical), Mike Flanagan (Filmmaker) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)