The Willow Talk podcast is a space for artists of all backgrounds to learn and grow through honest, authentic conversations.

Listen to some of our latest episodes below

Finding Confidence Through Comfort with Lennon Dobben-Annis
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Finding Confidence Through Comfort with Lennon Dobben-Annis

In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Lennon Dobben-Annis, the owner and creator behind Lemmon by Lennon. Join us for this conversation and learn about Lennon’s mission to help women find confidence through comfort by creating custom swimwear and resort wear that can have a meaningful impact on the way someone feels in their own skin.

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Getting Comfortable Making Uncomfortable Choices
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Getting Comfortable Making Uncomfortable Choices

In this episode of Willow Talk, we talk about getting comfortable making uncomfortable choices, why you need to let go to do more, and - of course - the value of your time and the role it plays in moving yourself and your business forward.

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Working ‘On’ Your Business vs ‘In’ Your Business
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Working ‘On’ Your Business vs ‘In’ Your Business

In this episode of Willow Talk, we chat through the difference between working “on” your business versus working “in” your business, why you need to carve out time for both, and ways to stop yourself from spending too much time on one over the other.

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Creating Connection Through Our Art with Becca Lane
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Creating Connection Through Our Art with Becca Lane

In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Becca Lane the owner and artist behind One Lane Studios. Join us for this conversation and learn about Becca’s relationship with art over the years, the steps she took to go full time with her business in 2021, and how her desire to help others connect and relate in this world plays a role in the pieces she creates.

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Relying on Self Trust with Rose Koerner
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Relying on Self Trust with Rose Koerner

In this episode we sat down with Massachusetts based metal smith, Rose Koerner. Tune in to learn more about Rose’s first few months as a full time artist, how she juggles the many hats a artistic entrepreneur must wear, and how she needed to trust in herself to make one of her biggest leaps.

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Embracing the Unseen Impacts of Art: An Interview with Allie McDevitt
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Embracing the Unseen Impacts of Art: An Interview with Allie McDevitt

For the second installment of our founders deep dive series, we interview Willow Talk’s very own Allie McDevitt to learn when she became in tune with her creative spirit, how she got into the world of fiber art, and why she decided to open her shop, Lavender & Lilac.

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Priceless Individuality with Nanette Pengelley
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Priceless Individuality with Nanette Pengelley

In this episode of Willow Talk, we talked with Nanette Pengelley the owner and artist behind Hew Jewelry. Join us for this conversation and learn about Nanette’s journey to operating her artistry business full time, the significance of individuality in Nanette’s life, and how this concept shines through within the pieces she creates.

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Carbs, Cameras and Compassion: An interview with Emma D’Arpino
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Carbs, Cameras and Compassion: An interview with Emma D’Arpino

In this episode, we put our very own Emma D’Arpino in the hot seat as we dive into an interview to learn more about Emma, her experience with finding her creative passions and her journey to her two career paths of photography and being a licensed dietitian. Join us as we learn a bit more about Emma and the iconic hot pink digital camera that ignited it all.

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Finding Art in Existence with John McDevitt
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Finding Art in Existence with John McDevitt

In this episode of Willow Talk, we sit down with the fabulous Johnny McDevitt for a conversation on finding art in the simplicities of your everyday existence. A must listen for anyone who doubts that there’s an artist in everyone, we talk about everything from society’s limiting definition of an artist to Johnny’s recent dive into the world of modeling in New York City.

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Living Genuinely in Your Passion with Ezra Cohen
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Living Genuinely in Your Passion with Ezra Cohen

In this episode of Willow Talk, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Ezra Cohen. We talked about everything from Ezra’s earliest days in music (and some questionable middle school fashion choices) to what it’s like to be on tour, and why creating meaningful relationships is so important to Ezra (and anyone looking to find their place in their local music scene).

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Redefining Time Management and Productivity as Creatives
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Redefining Time Management and Productivity as Creatives

In this episode of Willow Talk, we share how time management has evolved for each of us over the past few years. Reflecting on our old routines, we get deep into how redefining productivity has been a catalyst for our work and passion as creatives.

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Marketing 101: An Intro to Growing Your Art Business
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Marketing 101: An Intro to Growing Your Art Business

In this episode of Willow Talk, we discuss a few of the strategies we took to get both of our art businesses up and running, how those strategies have changed over time, and what you can do today to start (or scale) your marketing efforts.

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Finding the Power to Make Your Own Choices with Kelly Stück
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Finding the Power to Make Your Own Choices with Kelly Stück

In this episode of Willow Talk, we sat down with Kelly Stuck - owner and artist behind Stuck in the Studio - and got real about what it means to make pivotal choices in your career and the societal pressures that challenge those on “non-traditional” career paths.

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Taking Radical Ownership of Your Identity with Madeleine Nossiff
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Taking Radical Ownership of Your Identity with Madeleine Nossiff

In this episode of Willow Talk, we sat down with Madeleine Nossiff - ceramic artist, mind-body practitioner and liberation coach - and got real about what it means to take radical ownership over your own identity, how to give yourself the space and permission to grow and why the plan is no plan.

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Being Unapologetically Passionate with Ryan Kelley
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Being Unapologetically Passionate with Ryan Kelley

In this episode, we sat down with sculptor and artist, Ryan Kelley for an incredibly candid conversation about life as a full-time artist, what steps need to be done to turn your dreams into realities and - OF COURSE - the power of community and how we are more supported than we may even know.

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