Bonnie Christine grew up in her mom's quilt shop with no formal training and no plan to become an artist. Today she runs a multi-seven-figure surface pattern design business built on licensing, education, and a print magazine. In this episode, she shares why residual revenue changed everything for her, why she believes teaching what you know is a responsibility, and how she designs her business around the life she actually wants to live.

Artist the Tracy Piper has spent five years asking people what it means to feel seen. In this episode of the Create Podcast, she shares how the SEEN portrait project began, what she has learned from painting over 250 people, and why the work is rooted in community, belonging, and connection.

Feeling burned out and spread too thin? Alex Mitow and Sharone Halevy of the Superfair join the Create! Podcast to break down what is really happening in the artist community right now and what to do about it.

Kick off the summer with an honest art world check-in as Kat discusses the power of reclaiming your creative privacy. Then, tune in for a joyful conversation with San Diego based Mexican painter Yahel Yan. Discover how a 100 day challenge blossomed into a beautiful solo exhibition and why she views abandoned street chairs as vivid portraits waiting to be painted.

Brand photographer and video storyteller Nicole Bedard shares practical strategies for artists and makers who want to document their creative process, build a personal brand, and show up consistently online without the overwhelm.

n an era of digital shortcuts and viral trends, independent curator and artist Larry Ossei-Mensah joins Kat to talk about the grounding power of artistic rigor, approaching new mediums with a beginner’s mind, and the uncompromising pursuit of excellence.

Philadelphia artist Jo Gamel joins the Create! Podcast to talk daily painting habits, building a pluridisciplinary practice, her miniatures series from the 100-Day Challenge, and how a dream she set in coaching led her from the Louvre to the Stockholm Affordable Art Fair.

Artist, photographer, and curator Indira Cesarine, founder of The Untitled Space in Tribeca, New York, joins the Create Podcast to discuss eleven years of exhibitions, financial sustainability in the arts, championing women artists, and returning to her own painting practice.

Gallery owner and author Liz Lidgett shares how artists can connect with collectors, price their work for real homes, and build a career from anywhere.

On this episode of the Create! Podcast, Maryland Art Place Executive Director Amy Cavanaugh shares her transition from touring cellist to arts leader and discusses the vital role of physical art spaces.

How have artists always paid for their creative lives? Mason Currey shares the surprising, centuries-old history of art, money, and making it work.

Fine art photographer and Studio Chamiilleon founder James Miille joins the Create Podcast to talk about his surrealist process, the emotional through line driving his work, and how artists can build a sustainable creative business without giving up control.

Abstract impressionist painter Emily Jeffords returns to the Create! Podcast to share how she built a sustainable six-figure art business on her own terms, her approach to commissions, and how to protect your creative energy for the long haul.

Artist Daniel Arsham shares how he built his own gallery at 21, landed representation with Galerie Perrotin, and created a global art career on his own terms. In this episode of The Create! Podcast, he talks about his new book Future Relic, why failure is a superpower, how brand collaborations funded his practice, and what it really takes to break into the art world - no connections required.

Artist and author Lisa Solomon joins the Create! Podcast to talk about the art vs. craft debate, calling yourself an artist, creative experimentation, and building a sustainable creative life.

Join Ekaterina Popova and Marina Granger for a candid talk on rewiring abundance beliefs, using astrology for art career success, and shifting your identity to become a magnetic artist. Step into your next-level career with practical art world strategy and mindset tools.

Artist and curator Jessica Libor shares how she navigated art school pressure, developed her signature fairy tale aesthetic, and built a creative career on her own terms. A must-listen for artists looking to find their unique voice and stay true to their vision.

Curator and collector Sonia Borrell joins the Create! Podcast to discuss the 2026 art market shift, her new platform StudiotoGallery, and the practical steps artists can take right now to build a lasting, collector-backed career on their own terms.

Discover the groundbreaking science proving that art is essential medicine, not a luxury. In this episode, Kat sits down with Professor Daisy Fancourt to discuss her new book, Art Cure, and research showing how creative engagement acts as the "Fifth Pillar of Health". Learn how making art activates the brain’s reward centers, reduces cortisol, and can even influence gene expression in your DNA. Whether you are a professional artist or a collector, this conversation provides the "validation ammunition" you need to embrace your creative life force for better mental and physical longevity.

Join host Kat (Ekaterina Popova) on The Create! Podcast as she chats with painter Emi Avora about the evolution of her color-driven practice across Greece, London, and Singapore. Discover how Emi balances motherhood with a dedicated studio life, her recent recognition as the winner of the Women in Art Prize, and how relocation can radically reshape an artist’s visual language. This episode offers a thoughtful look at building a sustainable practice and trusting the slow unfolding of your creative work.