Design Matters with Debbie Millman

After dreaming of becoming a musician, Quiara Alegría Hudes found her true future on the page—and in such works as “My Broken Language” and “In the Heights.” Here, the Pulitzer winner meditates on the many muses that were instrumental in her becoming the creative she is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forging on past failure, Suneel Gupta began to ask wildly successful people about their less-successful moments—and that laid the foundation for his own career highs, not to mention his new book that helps anyone with a great idea become Backable .  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bobbi Brown had a revolutionary idea: to create a natural-look makeup line that would make people feel like the best version of themselves. She launched it from her home to overnight success, and today is back with her blockbuster clean DTC brand, Jones Road. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 10, she announced that money or no money, she would be true to her art—and there was no plan B. And, well, actress Claire Danes stuck to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fiber artist Bisa Butler discusses the AfriCOBRA tradition, the artistic breakthrough that led to her finding her voice, and the process behind her amazing life-size works. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Writer, director and actress Miranda July discusses the surreality of releasing a surreal movie in an even more surreal time—and the eternal magic of kissing, cakes and clothes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeling like an outsider, Jonny Sun turned to performance, comedy and Twitter—eventually channeling his thoughts into Jomny Sun and his signature Aliebn, and now his beautifully, happily sad book, “Goodbye, Again.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alison Bechdel. Eileen Myles. Kenny Fries. Saeed Jones. Four icons reflect on their journeys in this special Pride episode of Design Matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ping Zhu’s parents were afraid her interest in illustration might just be a phase … and then she landed her first assignment ever at The New York Times. Here, she discusses her brilliant career trajectory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fabien Baron wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps—so he dropped out of school to conquer the magazine world, and has since realized that storytelling is at the core of everything he does, including his latest passion: film. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Susan Orlean takes what appears to be ordinary corners of everyday life—and brings them to the page with startling wonderment and wit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nick Cave and Bob Faust discuss the incredible life of creativity, courageousness and community they have built together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

She was a teenage media mogul—and now her story extends to the page and the stage … not to mention the reboot of “Gossip Girl.” Get to know Tavi Gevinson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beeple began creating a new piece of art each day with his aptly titled “everydays” series … which ultimately led to an astonishing $69 million NFT sale. Here, he breaks down how it all happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across 50 years in the art scene, Futura has undergone a brilliant evolution from graffiti prodigy to design master. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanya Selvaratnam has said that when life throws you lemons, make art—and she has profoundly done just that in the face of unimaginable circumstances over the course of a long career blending activism and creativity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the profound experience of making “Dead Poets Society” to the “Before” trilogy and his marvelous new book, Ethan Hawke discusses a life spent celebrating creativity in its many forms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From finding and focusing in on your artistic voice to staying passionate and purposefully driven, creative sherpa Lisa Congdon once again helps listeners take their work to new heights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Wong ditched accounting and pursued his artistic dreams, criss-crossing the world before co-creating the innovative Google Creative Lab. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From creativity to creative struggles and what makes or breaks a “This American Life” story, Ira Glass reflects on a career in the airwaves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robyn Kanner’s sponsor asked what her goals were. She said she was going to elect the next president of the United States. And in this episode exploring her powerful journey, she breaks down how she helped do exactly that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Randa Jarrar has made the world a sexier and more thoughtful place—and on this episode, she discusses her powerful new memoir, "My Love is an Ex-Country." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In her inspiring creative journey, author Jacqueline Woodson went from struggling with words as a child to mastering them today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary David Byrne reflects on his formative years, the mystery that underpins making music, and his cathartic Broadway experience, “American Utopia.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From her trend-setting career with J.Crew to the medley of new projects she has launched over the past year, Jenna Lyons has perpetually made the world a more stylish, joyful place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.