No Time to be Timid

In the bonus episode, we recap Season 10 and all the traits necessary to sustain a creative life. We’ll also report on an amazing opportunity that opened up for one of our guests because they were on the show! And we’ll announce a new project and give you a sneak peak into Season 3 as well.   Go to triciaroseburt.com and give us feedback on Season 2, thoughts about Season 3, and download your No T...

In this episode, we talk to Trisha about her incredible journey from poverty in Alabama to life as a runway model, artist, storyteller, and now executive producer of the upcoming film "Miss Macy," which is based on a story she told on The Moth stage. There are few people as inspirational as Trisha, so get ready for an incredible shot of creative courage (and some drambuie, too!)   Hear Trisha's st...

In this episode, we talk with author and memoir coach Marion Roach Smith about knowing your genre, being hospitable to yourself and your work, and actually doing the work instead of just talking about it. Also, the importance of required reading! Whatever your medium, Marion’s thoughts on the creative process and what it takes to sustain a creative life will no doubt help you with your own practic...

Check out Steve's work and projects at steveyoungworld.com .   Read his book "Everything's Coming Up Profits"   View the Bathtubs Over Broadway trailer !   Learn more about these other artists: Dava Whisenant Hank Beebe   Steve and Dava's two short films are still on the festival circuit, but check out these behind-the-scenes videos: Photo Op Brief Survey   See Celibrigum photos ! Listen to the gr...

David Crabb is one of the most talented people I know. He's a host and storyteller for both Risk and The Moth; he’s the writer and star of his acclaimed one-man show, Bad Kid, about growing up Goth and gay in Texas, which is also a best-selling memoir; and he’s currently a member of The Groundling’s, one of America’s premier improv and sketch comedy troupes based in LA. In our conversation, David...

This week we're doing something a little different. I'm the guest (your host, Tricia Rose Burt) with some thoughts on the trait that helps sustain my creative life and a story about the importance of having a tribe.   Also from this episode: The Practice , by Seth Godin From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars , by Virginia Hanlon Grohl Mark McGuinness , poet...

Episode Six with Deejay Lucy Wrubel -- You Gotta Have Passion   Lucy Wrubel is no ordinary deejay. What sets her apart -- other than her amazing costumes and incredible energy -- is her deep love and vast knowledge of music. Join us as we talk about how to lie your way into a career, the benefit of taking creative chances, and the thrill of Blake Shelton mixing you a pink cocktail at his wedding r...

In this episode, we talk with Nancy Perot, owner of the independent bookstore Interabang, our sponsor, which was just named one of the top 5 bookstores in the country by Publisher’s Weekly. Nancy dreamed of owning a bookstore for nearly 25 years, and after just two years of operation, it was wiped out by a tornado. And that was just the beginning. Join us as we talk about committing to your dream,...

Jeri Lynne Johnson, the founder and artistic director of Philadelphia’s Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, continues to break barriers across the US and Europe as the first woman and/or the first African-American woman on the podium for many orchestras and opera companies. In our conversation about sustaining a creative life, she shares the challenges she's overcome along her artistic journey, what ke...

Visual and sound artist Perri Howard talks about recording sound in the quietest place on earth, falling in love with whale songs, and always coming in second place. In every area of her creative practice, she's willing to explore unfamiliar territory and shares with us how to do the same.  Check out Perri's work at  perrilynchhoward.com including her gallery installation Once Upon A Whale Song an...

Shannon Cason is a master storyteller -- seen on Snap Judgment, TEDx, and The Moth stages to name a few -- and is the host of the podcast Homemade Stories. In his words, he's also a late bloomer, and with his trademark wit, wisdom, and incredible sense of timing, he shares how the right perspective can turn life's rough patches into life-changing art. Check out Shannon's website .  Watch his story...

Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Amy Grant kicks off Season Two with an in-depth conversation about how she’s sustained her more than 40-year career. For her, it’s all about connection — with herself and with her community. She also talks about falling in love with the creative process, the importance of making art even if no one sees it, and her journey to recover her voice after she though...

In our final episode of the season, I talk with Harris III, who shares his unexpected journey as a professional magician, storyteller, author, and the director and curator of the Story Gatherings, an international conference on storytelling. We talk about misusing our imaginations, the importance of wow and how, and the lifesaving power of art.    To be the first to know when Season Two will drop,...

Episode 9: There is Courage in Community. For this episode, I delve into stand-up comedy, which seems like the loneliest of professions but actually thrives because of its strong community. And two amazing artists join me on the show — Ophira Eisenberg and Bethany Van Delft. Ophira was the host of the long-running NPR show “Ask Me Another” and just launched her new podcast, “Parenting is a Joke.”...

Hilary Graham is one of the hardest working artists I know and she’s learned to build failure into her writing process. Her talent and perseverance has landed her in Hollywood, where she’s worked on some of the top shows, including "Bones"and "Orange is the New Black," and she was the show runner for the Netflix series "Social Distance." Join us as she talks about overcoming obstacles and the chal...

International award-winning puppeteer Dan Hurlin talks about starting a successful theater at age 10, how financial constraints prompted him to create a solo show where he played a cast of 60 characters, his love of toy theaters and puppets, and  his new approach to puppetry. The music in this episode is from "Disfarmer" and was composed by Dan Moses Schreier. Go to triciaroseburt.com for links to...

Award-winning visual and performance artist Rachel Perry challenges every excuse you may have for not stepping towards your creative dreams. She attended art school at 36 while raising a first grader -- not the most practical time to begin an intense program of study -- and her work is now exhibited in collections around the world. You are not too old and it is not too late!   Check out Rachel's w...

In this episode, we do things a little differently! We hear a story from Kelly Horan, Deputy Editor of the Ideas Section at the Boston Globe, and then she joins me for some conversation about logic, intuition, the creative process, and the thrill of eccentric adventures.   Resources: The Road Less Traveled, by M. Scott Peck Becoming Duchess Goldblatt, by Anonymous Whack on the Side of the Head, by...

In this episode, award-winning poet and creative coach Mark McGuinness talks about how to integrate more creativity into your life as well as the risk of ignoring your creative self; overcoming fear in his own creative journey; and his new poetry podcast, A Mouthful of Air.   Mark McGuinness The 21st Century Creative Podcast A Mouthful of Air The Creative Penn Kristin Linklater “Freeing The Natura...

Catherine Burns, artistic director of The Moth, joins us to discuss the twists and turns of her creative life, fresh off her interview with The New York Times and the release of The Moth's new book, "How to Tell a Story." For more information on The Moth, go to https://themoth.org

In this episode, we talk to ordained ministers Liz and Matt Myer Boulton who changed course mid-career and are now Emmy award-winning filmmakers.  To learn more about Liz and Matt, go to: www.saltproject.org   To download the No Time to be Timid Manifesto, go to: www.triciaroseburt.com

Our guest is Tim Donovan, who attended art school in his early forties while helping to manage a residential rehab brain injury program, and is now co-director of New York’s Launch F18 art gallery.  Launch F18 http://www.launchf18.com Tim Donovan on Instagram @timshutter123   AoKcF3mpklGnCTLDnEPJ

An introduction to the No Time To Be Timid Manifesto.

Voices from guests who will be featured on the show.