My Effing Desk Podcast with Leslie Gaar – Staking your claim as a mom creative

March 3, 2021March 3, 2021

S1 E10: Artist Anna Vartiainen: Happy Accidents

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Artist Anna Vartiainen talks about embracing the unexpected, starting a microcinema in her home, and finding another kind of creativity when she opened her business.

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http://foundshopstudio.com/

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One Bum Cinema Club

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory*

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February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

S1 E9: Comedian + Writer Crystal Lowery: No Expiration Date on Talent

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Comedian and writer Crystal Lowery talks about creativity as redemption, the therapy of comedy, and smashing patriarchal expectations of mothers.

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Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris*
The Primal Scream: America’s Mothers Are In Crisis (NYT article)
Untamed by Glennon Doyle*
Bossy Pants by Tina Fey *
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders*

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February 3, 2021February 3, 2021

S1 E8: Tango Dancer + Non-Profit Co-Founder Monica Caivano: Art is Essential

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Tango dancer and non-profit co-founder Monica Caivano on the role of art and community in hard times, co-parenting and co-running a cultural center with her ex, and reimagining her non-profit, Esquina Tango, during the pandemic.

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January 20, 2021January 26, 2021

S1 E7: Author + Songwriter VC Chickering: Why Not Me?

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Author and songwriter VC Chickering on reinventing herself at 45, the scintillating sex lives of divorcees, raising good boyfriends, and what success means to her.

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January 6, 2021January 26, 2021

Bonus Episode: 3 Things About Pixar’s Soul Movie

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Pixar’s movie Soul was groundbreaking in so many ways, and it has particular creative significance. In this bonus episode, host Leslie Gaar explores three of the movie’s themes as they apply to people on their creative journey.

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December 30, 2020January 26, 2021

S1 E5: Ask Me Anything

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Host Leslie Gaar answers listener questions about her creative roots, overcoming self-doubt, the importance of forgiveness when it comes to goals, and juggling a creative life with three kids.

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December 16, 2020January 26, 2021

S1 E4: Storyteller + Filmmaker Charlotte Moore: Follow Your Inspiration

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Storyteller and filmmaker Charlotte Moore talks about motherhood and creativity, trusting your calling, and the hard work of dismantling racism through her nonprofit, Black Bodies Project.

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December 2, 2020January 26, 2021

S1 E3: Cartoonist + Writer Adrienne Hedger: Life in Cartoons

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Cartoonist and writer Adrienne Hedger shares the truth about paying bills as an artist, how she deals with trolls, and using laughter as therapy.

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Wild Geese by Mary Oliver*
Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide by John Cleese*

**Adrienne and my cartoon collaboration**

November 18, 2020January 26, 2021

S1 E2: Writer + Performer Abby Sher on Art as Activism

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Writer and performer Abby Sher discusses her latest book, Sanctuary, co-authored with Women’s March co-founder Paola Mendoza, writing as therapy, and finding joy in creating with her kids.

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