Art You Crazy?

We all have big dreams, but are we allowing ourselves to actually work on them? This week, Tessie and Erin get real about overcoming self-limiting beliefs that can keep you playing small--and how to create your wildest dreams instead! ------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN'T GET ENOUGH? Here are a few easy ways to stay in touch: FOLLOW US on social media ⁠@artucraz...

Artificial Intelligence: whether you find it exciting or terrifying, it's certainly grabbing headlines. In this archival episode, Tessie and Erin share their fluctuating feelings about A.I. and just some of its potential pitfalls and benefits for creatives and for humanity as a whole. ----------------------------------------------------------- CAN'T GET ENOUGH? Here are a few easy ways to stay in...

If you've ever felt alone or lonely in your creative process, this episode of Art You Crazy? is for you. Erin and Tessie discuss not just the pain and inevitability of artistic solitude, but also the hidden beauty and opportunities for bravery and connection within it. Want to Extend this Conversation? A wonderful book we recommend and one of our favorites about this topic is: At the Center of All...

Here's another favorite episode from our archives! Art you Crazy? is joined by special guest, Akpanoluo Etteh , founder of Soundshop in Brooklyn, NY. Since 2017, Soundshop has been a monthly musical salon that dissolves boundaries between musicians and music-lovers from all walks of life. Akpanoluo shares how his passion for sparking conversations around music and connecting musicians for mentorsh...

Happy 2024 AYC listeners! The revelries may be over, but it's still too soon to get back to work (in our humble opinion). Why not gather 'round for a little storytime instead? Erin and Tessie of Art You Crazy? are here to share some of their personal creativity with you (rather than just talk about it). So grab a blanket, something warm to drink, and cozy up for this audio rendition of the short s...

We hope this past year has given you much joy and that 2024 brings you even more surprises and blessings! However you celebrate the end of 2023, we want to thank you for being part of our community, and we wish you the very, very best! With all our love, Erin & Tessie --------------------------------------------------------- CAN'T GET ENOUGH? Here are a few easy ways to stay in touch: FOLL...

Taking time to rest and engaging in favorite hobbies are necessary ways to fuel your creative output and remind yourself that you're a whole person. But often our own judgement gets in the way of such critical self-care and joyful fun. Art You Crazy is here to remind you to carve out time for yourself this holiday season as the year winds down--and to make it a regular part of your life no matter...

The holidays are upon us! It's a time of year when many of us spend time with family and friends we don't see very often. And inevitably well-meaning (or not so well-meaning) questions come up about what you've been up to in your enigmatic creative pursuits. Never fear! Tessie and Erin share some secrets on how to explain what you do and why you do it to curious relatives without blowing a gasket...

AYC serves up some golden conversation from our archives! In episode 03, Tessie and Erin open up about confronting some of their own money blocks internalized during childhood. From hustle culture to family betrayal, abundance mindset to cosmic reciprocity--get your shovels ready, 'cuz we're about to dig in! ------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN'T GET ENOUGH? Here...

Empowering your deepest inner self and true creative urges takes intention, persistence, and dedication. It's a constant act of returning to yourself. In episode 2, Tessie and Erin share a few helpful ways to stay empowered and nurture your creative voice. ------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN'T GET ENOUGH? Here are a few easy ways to stay in touch: FOLLOW US on s...

In our first episode of Art You Crazy? we share a bit about who we are, how we met, and why we decided to hit the record button. As we embark on this journey, we would love to get to know y'all too! ------------------------------------------------------------------- CAN'T GET ENOUGH? Here are a few easy ways to stay in touch: FOLLOW US on social media ⁠@artucrazy⁠ ⁠⁠@erinelizreed⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠@tessiehe...