Amanda Adams and Nicole Mueller: Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs

Beyond the Studio - A Podcast for Artists

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Beyond the Studio is a podcast about the business of being an artist, brought to you by hosts Amanda Adams and Nicole Mueller.

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Amanda Adams and Nicole Mueller: Artists and Creative Entrepreneurs

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Arts

Podcast website

www.beyondthe.studio

Latest episode

May 28, 2026

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Episodes

Raelis Vasquez talks Building Character Through Struggle, Sacrificing for your Future, and Creating Opportunity Through Outreach 29.10.2020

Hear more from Raelis on how immigrating to the U.S. shaped his early life and career, developing self-reliance and character through struggle, attending graduate school amidst the pandemic, creating opportunities through proactive outreach, and being willing to sacrifice for his future vision.  www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

LIVE! From AWC Recap and Reflections 22.10.2020

Amanda & Nicole share their thoughts on "DEFINING VALUE(S) in the Art World," recorded live during Art World Conference. Art World Conference www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

Dexter Wimberly and Heather Bhandari talk Rebuilding the Infrastructure of the Art World, Expanding Definitions of Value, and the First Virtual Art World Conference 08.10.2020

Hear more from Dexter Wimberly and Heather Bhandari on building new infrastructure to support artists in their professional development, expanding definitions of value while confronting self-limiting beliefs, putting issues of power and systemic inequity front and center at this year's conference, and what to expect from the first virtual Art World Conference. RESOURCE: Art World Conference "DEFIN...

Part 2 - Hiba Schahbaz talks Setting Intentions, Finding Inner Stability, and Staying True to Your Artistic Values 01.10.2020

Hear more from Hiba on setting clear intentions for herself and her career, building relationships with galleries, finding inner stability throughout the pandemic, participating in artistic residencies, and turning down opportunities to stay true to her artistic values.  RESOURCES: Pratt Unit London De Buck Gallery Stoneleaf Retreat Vermont Studio Center Wassaic Project www.beyondthe.studio Intro...

Part 1 - Hiba Schahbaz talks Setting Intentions, Finding Inner Stability, and Staying True to Your Artistic Values 24.09.2020

Hear more from Hiba on setting clear intentions for herself and her career, building relationships with galleries, finding inner stability throughout the pandemic, participating in artistic residencies, and turning down opportunities to stay true to her artistic values.  www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

Abdu Ali talks Self-Empowerment, Reclaiming Permission, and Staying Fluid to Support Community 17.09.2020

Hear more from Abdu on being truly independent as an artist and musician, refusing to wait for permission, building more inclusive and supportive space for Baltimore artists, growing As They Lay as a community-centered platform, and striving for beauty over perfection.  RESOURCES: University of Baltimore Insecure by Issa Rae MONGO FIYAH!!! True Laurels As They Lay Kahlon drumBOOTY Park Avenue Armo...

Hayley Powers Thornton-Kennedy talks Online Activism, Embracing Failure and Imperfection, and Learning to Let Go 10.09.2020

Hear from Hayley on finding her way as an illustrator and designer, what online activism looks like in the midst of a pandemic, shifting expectations of productivity as an artist and soon-to-be-parent, and finding creative outlets even when her passion is her profession.  RESOURCES Lucky News & Grocery Maryland Institute College of Art Brooklyn Museum Lucky Mud Design Potters Guild of Baltimore  ...

Part 2 - Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, Setting Boundaries, & Making Vulnerability Part of Your Personal Brand 03.09.2020

Hear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. Follow more of Sarah's work at  shopnotworkrelated.com and on Instagram at @notwo...

Part 1 - Sarah Hussaini talks Self-Sufficiency, Setting Boundaries, & Making Vulnerability Part of Your Personal Brand 27.08.2020

Hear more from Sarah on the unexpected challenges of experiencing rapid growth with her ceramic business Not Work Related (NWR), finding creative mentorships, setting clear boundaries as a one-woman business, the impact of showing up authentically and being vulnerable online, and discovering greater self-sufficiency. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colso...

Isaiah Winters talks Building Career Through Community, Turning Chance Encounters Into Creative Collaborations, and Living Through a Social Justice Movement 20.08.2020

Hear more from Isaiah on making a career shift from the Air Force to photography, how chance encounters have lead to creative collaborations, building community locally through the Bmore Creatives, starting graduate school during the pandemic, and candor and accountability amidst political uprisings and social justice movements. SUDIO - Podcast sponsor, premium wireless headphones that combine stu...

Monique Aimee talks Working Outside Your Comfort Zone, Cold Calling, and Finding Opportunities Wherever You Are 13.08.2020

Hear more from Monique Aimee on building a career as a freelance illustrator, working with an artist agent, stretching herself beyond her comfort zone while working on her own terms, traveling for projects, cold calling, and finding opportunities from anywhere in the world. RESOURCES: Usual Wines  –  Podcast sponsor, single serve wines for the modern drinker. Get $8 off your first order and try yo...

Mutual Aid During COVID-19 - Artist Relief, Black Artist Fund, and Working Class BIPOC at CCA Fundraiser 06.08.2020

Hear more from Carolyn Ramo, Executive Director of Artadia and coalition partner of Artist Relief, Kaelin Martin, board member of the Black Artist Fund, and Lindsay Guinan and Mary Graham, two California College of the Arts students behind the Working Class BIPOC at CCA Fundraiser. RESOURCES: Working Class BIPOC at CCA Fundraiser  (wcbipoccampaign@gmail.com) California College of the Arts @wcbipoc...

BTS x AWC - Patton Hindle talks Crowdfunding, Arts Advocacy, and Valuing Creative Labor 30.07.2020

Hear more from Patton on what it means to be a mission-driven business, how arts organizations are shifting with the pandemic, the need for federal arts funding in the U.S., how artists can leverage community support through platforms like Kickstarter, and valuing every stage of the creative project.  RESOURCES: Art World Conference Kickstarter Arts For Freedoms Public Benefit Corporation Perry Ch...

Season 3 Announcement 23.07.2020

Tune in August 13th 2020 for Season 3! beyondthestudiopodcast@gmail.com beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro Music by:  Suahn Album Cover by:  David Colson

BTS x AWC - Jessica Lee talks Legal Issues, Art Copyright, and the Art of Negotiation 25.04.2020

Hear more from Jessica Lee on common legal issues artists face, how artists can protect the rights to their work, when to seek legal advice, and how artists can become better negotiators and advocates for themselves. Links to resources mentioned throughout the episode:  Art World Conference Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts LegalZoom Artists Rights Society Follow more of Jessica's work on Twitter at...

Amanda & Nicole talk Navigating a Global Pandemic as Artists and Listener Stories 02.04.2020

Hear more from Amanda and Nicole on how they are navigating COVID-19 as artists and share listener submitted stories.   Submit your voice memo to beyondthestudiopodcast@gmail.com     Sarah Burns  @sarahfburns   Li Actuallee @liactuallee     Mary Burmeister maryburmeisterart.com @mcburmeister22   Caroline Duffy + Mary Burmeister @reciprocalrain   Caroline Duffy sweetcarolineanimation.com @sweetcaro...

How Are Artists Navigating COVID-19? 20.03.2020

We want to know how artists are navigating COVID-19! We're asking listeners to email us a short audio recording sharing how you're managing work and your creative practice at this time and any thoughts, advice, or words of encouragement you'd love to share with other artists! Please keep the recording under 3 minutes and submitted by 3/26/2020. Don't forget to tell listeners where they can find yo...

BTS x AWC - Amy Whitaker talks Using Business as a Tool, Building Equity in the Arts, and Re-Inventing the Art Market 13.01.2020

Hear more from Amy on finding common language between art and business, what artists need to know about economics, how new technologies like blockchain could be used to help artists retain equity in their work, and embracing doubt as a process of invention. Links to resources mentioned throughout the episode:  Art World Conference CCI Arts Money Bootcamp 2020 "Art Thinking: How to Carve Out Creati...

BTS x AWC - Mario Ybarra Jr. & Karla Diaz talk Growing Alongside Community, Sharing Opportunities, and the Value Artists Bring to Culture 09.01.2020

Hear more from Mario and Karla about founding Slanguage Studio, facilitating unlikely connections, maintaining a balance between structure and flexibility, sharing opportunities, and owning the value artists bring to culture. Art World Conference CCI Arts Money Bootcamp 2020 Slanguage Studio www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

New Year, New Episodes! 07.01.2020

Hear more from Amanda & Nicole on their new collaboration with Art World Conference , upcoming events, new episode series, a grant opportunity from CCI , and more about when to expect  Season 3, Beyond the Studio: East Coast Edition! www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

Amanda & Nicole Wrap Up Season 2, "Beyond the Studio: West Coast Edition" 25.07.2019

Hear more from Amanda & Nicole on the end of Season 2 as they recap and reflect on Beyond the Studio: West Coast Edition, and prepare for the launch of Season 3, Beyond the Studio: East Coast Edition! www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

Why We Take Breaks 18.07.2019

This week we're taking a brief break from full length episodes and talk about why. www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

Tommy Perez talks Being a Freelance Designer, Seizing Opportunity, and Turning Passion Projects into Client Work 11.07.2019

Hear more from Tommy on viewing everything as a creative opportunity, transitioning from in-house designer to freelancer, partnering with an artist agent, landing his first big client project, and scaling his work.    beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

BTS Takes a Day Off 04.07.2019

This week we're taking a brief break from full length episodes while we enjoy ourselves on this national holiday!  www.beyondthe.studio Intro and Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

Part 2 - Ranu Mukherjee talks Balance, Building Career Through Community, and Working with Museums and Galleries 27.06.2019

Hear more from Ranu on navigating hybrid identities and contexts for her work, managing a heavy load of studio projects, how she maintains balance as the mother of triplets, daily rituals, her working relationship with museums and galleries, and building career through community. beyondthe.studio Patreon Intro/Ad Music by:  Suahn Album Artwork by:  David Colson

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