I am a "lifelong learner" as they say and cannot get enough information, inspiration and ideas from all over the place. So, one of my favorite places to get amazing inspiration recently is through podcasts. I often listen to them while I paint at the studio, but also love them at home while my little one does homework or while we hang out in the evenings. It's an easy way to engage my brain without total visual distraction. So, here is a list of my favorites!
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Best podcast for kids:
Wow in the World. This podcast is GENIUS. It explores fun scientific concepts and is super silly and fun. My 1st grader is OBSESSED and we have learned some awesome new trivia and science facts from just listening to it together on weekend mornings or in the evening as a "bedtime story". Mindy and Guy Raz (of How I Built This Podcast on NPR...another absolute favorite!) are hilarious for both adults and kids, so I highly recommend you give it a listen!
Best podcast for female run businesses:
Second Life by My Domaine and Hillary Kerr. I LOVE this podcast and am so thankful that I discovered it recently for my long drives for work events. I found the questions and inspiration of women who own businesses after pivoting from other areas of expertise and other jobs so interesting. The host, Hillary Kerr, does a great job asking probing, important questions to the guests and I just can't wait for the next episode to air!
Best podcast for artists and inspiration:
I could go on and on about my favorite art podcast and most of you have probably heard or seen me gushing about it on instagram, but that won't stop me from sharing it again. Listen to Danielle Krysa on The Jealous Curator's Podcast called Art for Your Ear. I love hearing the stories of artists who have chosen to follow their passion, what they were like as little artists and how they got to where they are today. It's so intriguing and really a great way to stay inspired in the studio as I paint.
Best ridiculous and funny podcast:
My Favorite Murder is a new one that I have gotten hooked to. You definitely have to be in the right mood to listen to it, but the satire and general ridiculousness of it all is so fun and funny. Try it out if you like making fun of the news, people in general or if you need a good snort-laugh.
Some of my future podcasts are within these curated lists, so take a look at these lists!