More Than A Muse

In this episode, Sadie talks about Aphra Behn, a fascinating and underrated female playwright and poet from England in the 1600s. As one of the first women to make a living wage off her writings, and a career full of calling out sexism, racism, and other political scandals, she is a phenomenal character from history that is too often overlooked. Stauney and Sadie dive into her works, their effect,...

Happy International Women's Day! With every episode dedicated to celebrating women in the arts, we couldn't be happier to continue doing what we do. In this episode, we went a little of a different route and decided to talk about our "journey" to where we are now within the arts. We dive a bit deeper into how we got started in music and design, the steps we took, how we decided to go to college, a...

In this episode, we talk about the Guerrilla Girls, the anonymous group of women known for their protest art devoted to fighting racism and sexism in the art world. The group formed in the 1980s to campaign for changes that needed to be made. We talk about why they felt they needed to form, some of their most famous pieces, the effective methods they used to share their message, and some of the in...

In this episode, we highlight some of the ideal couples from different periods throughout all of the arts. We talk about the tumultuous, but the still aspirational relationship of Deigo Riveria and Frida Khalo, the ADORABLE life-long love between Johnny Cash and June Carter, and some other artists and celebrity couples we can't get enough of. Want to check out some of our favorite books? Check out...

In this episode, Sadie introduces a gem of the Harlem Renaissance, Nora Holt! Holt was an American singer, composer, and music critic, who was born in Kansas and was actually the first African American to receive a master's degree in the United States. She is known for composing over 200 musical compositions that were stolen, as well as her wild social life which was often the talk of the town. Sh...

Slight Trigger: We do discuss a very unhappy and an emotionally abusive marriage. In this BONUS episode, we expand on Margaret Keane's insane story of her husband taking credit for her work for many many years that resulted in a lawsuit and a paint-off in the courtroom to prove she was the real artist. We discuss her early life, the whole scandal and scam of it all, and the truth and lies behind t...

In this episode, we talk about some of the art/historic couples that were not very lucky when it came to sexism within their marriage. We start off with a brief discussion about a scientist duo, Albert Einstein, and his wife Mileva Marić Einstein. We also discuss Françoise Gilot and Pablo Picasso, and Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock. We also briefly overview many other women from the arts and more...

In this episode, we discuss Gail Anderson, a graphic designer, writer, and educator. Gail Anderson is by far one of the most notable black graphic designers and is responsible for continuing to push the design career field forward into what it is today. We talk a lot about the short history of graphic design, its many issues with diversity, Gail Anderson's life, career, legacy and more. Want to ch...

In this episode, we discuss Tamara de Lempicka, the main artist of the art deco movement whose self-portrait in a green Bugatti was famously on the cover of Die Dame, a Paris fashion magazine. We discuss her early life, her family, her infamous partying among the elite, and her impressive career and legacy. Want to buy books about Tamara de Lempicka? Check out our booklist  Follow Us on Instagram...

In the episode, Sadie and Stauney are joined by Becky Willard, owner, and producer of Vox Fox Productions! Becky shares how she started producing music, her tops tips for future music producers or artists working with a producer for the first time, what it's like being a female music producer, and more! Check out Becky Willard and Vox Fox @voxfox2 Want to check out some of our favorite books? Chec...

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie dive into the history of the word 'muse,' the nine muses of Greek Mythology, and how the idea of a muse has changed over time. We are obviously not Greek Mythology experts, but we hope you enjoy this nice conversation as we talk more about how women are viewed in different periods of time, and how we can empower ourselves and others to be "more than a muse." Want...

Although well known for her beloved tale and illustrations of "Peter Rabbit," Beatrix Potter had a long life of different interests that led her to her place as a renowned illustrator, author, mycologist, and farmer. In this episode, Stauney and Sadie discuss Potter's early life, her passion for animals and the outdoors, her parent's wealth and their refusal of her engagements, and her eventual de...

In this episode, Sadie and Stauney delve into the life of Eartha Kitt, renowned for her original rendition of "Santa Baby" and hailed as "the most exciting woman alive." Eartha Kitt's journey was nothing short of remarkable, yet she remains unsung for the significant impact she had on American pop culture and society. Through discussing her achievements, challenges, and the incredible life she led...

It's time for Part 2 of our Taylor Swift Episode!! We talk all about the last few eras of Taylor starting with Reputation and the 2016 dark period, Lover, Folklore, and then even manage to drop in with our thoughts on her surprise drop of Evermore! We talk about our top favorites, why these are some of our absolute favorite albums, and all the things we love about Taylor.  Follow Us on Instagram @...

For our 13th Episode, Stauney and Sadie talk about a truly revolutionary female music artist, Taylor Swift. She may get a lot of hate, but there is no denying the record-breaking influence she has had on music and pop culture. In our first episode of this two-part special, we discuss her early days and success, the release of her debut Taylor Swift album, as well as the Speak Now, Fearless, and 19...

**Content Warning: We talk about Misty's struggle with her body image and eating disorder from 49:00-55:15 This week on the podcast, Stauney and Sadie talk about Misty Copeland: A Ballet Prodigy and Diversity Advocate. Misty Copeland was the first black female principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, and is also our first modern female artist! We talk about her early talent in dance, her f...

In this week's episode, we're joined by Hall Rockefeller, the founder, and director of the organization "Less than Half." Hall is not only extremely passionate about women in the arts, she also has a bachelor's and master's degree in art history! Even though she's currently in Germany, we were able to talk to her about her organization "Less than Half", her current "50 Women" project, how she was...

Just in time for Christmas shopping, we have a BONUS EPISODE with a whole list of books and other things we love and know you will too! *all links are Amazon Affiliate links which will give us a small percentage of profit from your purchase so we can keep making cool things happen for the podcast! Also in this episode, we announce our new PATREON! We want to move forward with cooler things and big...

In today’s episode, we talk about Maria Anna Mozart, the first Mozart Prodigy. While Wolfgang Mozart is a widely known composer and childhood prodigy, there was another Mozart child that was also declared a prodigy, his older sister Maria Anna. We talk about Maria’s early talent, her family situation, her and Wolfgang’s touring and performances, why she was forced to stop performing music, her lat...

Rachel Jennie has developed a close-knit Instagram community with her oceanic oil paintings and a gorgeous room full of plants and light. In this episode, we talk all about how she started painting oceans, the other ways she loves to create, being an artist on a budget, how she stays inspired to paint, her goals for the future, selling her art, and more. Not only is Rachel an incredible artist, bu...

In this week's Episode, Stauney and Sadie discuss the topic of Fangirls. Although men are never looked down upon for their interests, no matter how violent or unconventional they may become, Women have been mocked time and time again for their passions. Today we discover the history of fangirls - from Franz Litz and The Beatles all the way up to One Direction and KPOP Stars, female hysteria as a w...

In this episode, Stauney and Sadie discuss Augusta Savage, a civil rights activist and Harlem Renaissance Sculptor in New York City during the height of the Civil Rights movement. Unlike other artists we've covered so far, Augusta didn't have the support of her family from an early age (despite her early talent) and faced a variety of obstacles for her artistic career. We discuss the variety of th...

In this special Halloween Episode, Sadie and Stauney dive into the 19th-century popularization of gothic/horror fiction and how women dominated the genre as the main storytellers of the movement, despite the fact that history has forgotten them. Horror author lists are largely dominated by men, with women being responsible for popularizing the genre clearly back in the 19th century and continuing...

In this episode, we interview Kyndal of Kyndal Mckenzie Photo, a Utah Wedding Photographer. She shares her early love for photography and starting her business, pricing, thriving in a saturated market, her top tips for creative business owners, training for American Ninja Warrior, sexism, and more! In this episode, we also introduce a new segment, MUSE NEWS to celebrate the accomplishments of fema...

Today Stauney introduces us to Artemisia Gentileschi, a baroque painter and a 17th-century feminist who surpassed gender norms to become known as a monumental female artist. She encountered a variety of obstacles, including a harrowing rape and consequent trial of her rapist that reached a level of notoriety for that time that has continued on today. We discuss the era she grew up in, her early ta...