Unperform with Tiffany Han (formerly Raise Your Hand Say Yes)

The last solo episode of the month (and year!) is all about what I've learned over the past 2 years (and 120 episodes!) and the questions I ask myself whenever I want to evaluate and move forward. I also share my word for 2017 and challenge you to do the same! Let's all get ready to make some magic happen!   Show Notes: Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox This...

Abstract artist Amira Rahim is on a mission to make the world a more colorful place. Her work is amazing, and her story is even more amazing. She started claiming her title as professional artist in her mid-20's and, in this episode, we talk about how she reinvented herself as an artist and the stories she had to rewrite in order to do so.  We also talk about how she embraced the bad paintings she...

Artist and entrepreneur Caroline Kelso Winegeart is back nearly two years later for another awesome conversation!  In this episode, we talk about how her business has evolved over the past two years and what she had to do to allow the evolution to happen. We talk about learning, adaptation, experimentation, and how to keep your eye on your business prize (ahem, money) while also following your int...

**This is an encore of Tiffany's Episode 11 interview with Caroline Kelso Winegeart in anticipation of her new interview that is coming out next week** This week, I was thrilled to chat with Caroline Kelso Winegeart, the creative genius behind Made Vibrant . I met Caroline at ALT in 2013 and have been following her work ever since. I'm a huge fan and she is so fun to talk to! Caroline and I covere...

Ah! I loved having Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator back on the podcast this week to talk about how our inner critics can get in the way of our creative work and what we can do about them!  We also talk about how you can learn to appreciate your inner critic (say what?!), what to do about perfectionism, and how - as a creative - you're always learning.  If your inner critic has ever gotten...

**This is an encore of Tiffany's Episode 55 interview with writer Danielle Krysa in anticipation of her new interview that is coming out next week** I loved hearing Danielle Krysa's keynote at ALT Summit where she talked about the oh-so-loud voice of the inner-critic and I knew that she had to be on Raise Your Hand Say Yes ! In case you're wondering, the conversation did not disappoint. We talked...

This week's solo episode is all about anger - how to deal with it, what it might mean, and what you can do about it. I also talk about resentment , boundaries, and empowerment. Anger isn't a fun thing to talk about, but it's an emotion we all feel, so let's not hide from it, eh?    Show Notes:  The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott Got a comment t...

Tiffanie Turner  is an architect-turned-artist who's currently focusing on large-scale paper flowers. Her work is amazing and her journey has been long and, sometimes, arduous. In this week's episode, Tiffanie and I talk about how she's gotten to where she is now in her career, the myths about having a "big break," how she's developed resilience, and her secrets for making things happen. Our conve...

This weeks episode is a continuation of last weeks conversation with Ann Shen . Ann Shen  is an illustrator and writer and the creative genius behind the new book Bad Girls Throughout History . In this episode, we pick up where we left off - talking about what it was like to finally have her book live out in the world after working on it for so long. We also talk about the ebbs and flows of the cr...

Ann Shen  is an illustrator and writer and the creative genius behind the new book Bad Girls Throughout History . In this episode, we talk about how Ann started making art in her mid-20's in a decision that took her out of her "looks good on paper" career and put her into full-time art school! We also talked about her new book, why she decided to focus on female trailblazers, and some of the surpr...

Flora Bowley  is an artist, writer, and teacher and I was thrilled to have her back on the podcast to talk about her new book Creative Revolution . In this episode, we talk about going beyond the warm and fuzzy feelings of creativity to how you can use it to create a revolution. If you're looking for a conversation about empowerment, truth telling, and creativity, look no further!    Show Notes: C...

**This is an encore of Tiffany's Episode 19 interview with artist Flora Bowley in anticipation of Tiffany's new interview with Flora that is coming out next week** This week, Flora Bowley and I talk about letting go. I love her take on working through  the process of creating, whether you're a painter or a writer or just a human being trying to exist in this crazy world. We also talked about the a...

This solo episode is all about bold moves - why we make them, why we don't, and Tiffany's 5 steps to getting you going on your Bold Moves Journey!  Show Notes: 100 Rejection Letters is here - registration is open through 10/31 Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here.  Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.  Follow along with the #99boldmoves project on Instagram...

Jocelyn Glei is the author of the new book Unsubscribe: How to Kill Email Anxiety, Avoid Distractions, and Get Real Work Done  and was the founding editor at 99u.com . Bottom line: She is a pro at making creative ideas happen.  On this episode, we talk about her new book and the problem of email overwhelm, including why it's a problem and practical solutions for solving it. (Hint: You can let go o...

Grace Bonney is the founder and editor-in-chief of Design*Sponge  and the author of the new book In the Company of Women .  In this episode, we talk about Grace's new book - what she learned from interviewing over 100 female creative entrepreneurs, what was the most surprising, and what her goals were for undertaking such a project (with a super quick turnaround!). We also talk about the evolution...

Ah! Not only is interior designer Erica Reitman a former client and 100 Rejection Letters  alum, she's also one of my favorite peeps on this planet!  In this episode, we talk about how Erica's design business has evolved, how she's broken the rules, and how she embraced her authentic voice. It's perfect for anyone who wants to start a new authentic creative endeavor or make some bold moves in thei...

In this week's solo episode, I talk about what I've learned about creative risk (you might be surprised!) and the things I'm keeping in mind as I navigate my own upcoming bold moves in my business. If you're ready to take some risks, but aren't sure how to move forward, this episode is for you! **100 Rejection Letters** - Registration open through 10/31/16   Show Notes: Bold Moves Webinar 100 Reje...

Lacy Young  is a health coach, meditation retreat leader, and my personal wellness guru. As the founder and leader of Shift Retreats, Lacy has led dozens of people through the process of creating change in their lives, and today, she shares the secrets of what shifting your life *really* looks like. In this episode of Raise Your Hand Say Yes , we talk about how to start down the path of radically...

Jen Bilik is the founder and head honcho at Knock Knock  and is a self-proclaimed reluctant entrepreneur. She (and her company!) are on a mission to bring humor, creativity, and smarts to everyday life through some of my favorite products.  This week on the podcast , we talk about Jen's path to being both a successful creative and successful business owner, how she evaluates products, her advice t...

Christine Herrin is a graphic designer, hand letterer, product designer, modern-day memory keeper, and everyday explorer. She's also currently one of Adobe's Creative Residents - which means that she's spending the year exploring and documenting her creative projects.  This week on Raise Your Hand Say Yes , we talk about the truth behind living the dream, the mindset shifts Christine is continuous...

I don't have time. The circumstances aren't right. I can't do it. These are all stories we tell ourselves. Usually-false stories that we let hold us back from moving forward with our creative work.  This week on the podcast , I'm diving into the truth behind the stories, giving you advice on what to focus on instead, and showing how I move through my own self-defeating stories.  If you're tired of...

Michelle Bablo  is an event designer and the founder and Creative Director of Hell Yes Design Studio, and I was thrilled to talk with her for this week's episode of Raise Your Hand Say Yes .  Michelle's philosophy of "F**k up and Win" speaks to my heart loud and clear and I loved hearing some of her behind-the-scenes stories of things that didn't go right and what she learned from those experience...

This week on Raise Your Hand Say Yes , I had the great fortune to get to sit down with writer Suzi Barrett, and our conversation is chock full of inspiration.  Suzi is the comic genius behindKnock Knocks Affirmators cards  and the I Hate California series on funny or die, has appeared on “Drunk History,” “@Midnight,” “How I Met Your Mother,” and plays Kirby’s mom on on Disney XD’s show “Kirby Buck...

This week, I got to sit down with Jessica Morgan and Heather Cocks, the writers behind Go Fug Yourself and one of my favorite books The Royal We , for Raise Your Hand Say Yes .  In this episode, we go behind the scenes of what it's really like to run a super glam celebrity fashion website and write an amazing novel. (Hint: there's a lot of hard work involved. And diet cokes! And compression socks!...

In this week's bonus quickie episode, Tiffany answers the question she hears so often, "Should I start that podcast/blog/art project/creative endeavor I can't get out of my head?" Spoiler alert: her answer is yes, but with a pretty big asterisk.   Show notes: BrandCrush! Join the RYHSY facebook group & get the cheat sheet This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribe...