The Lisa Congdon Sessions is a podcast for creative folks about living and working with more intention, curiosity, and joy. Most interesting to Lisa is what happens at the intersection between life as an artist and life as a human, with all our baggage, aspirations, hopes and dreams. From big questions to practical ones about business, social media, time management, and finding your way through the winding creative path- each episode Lisa will share stories, tips, insights, and conversations from the heart.
Episode 41: Podcast Finale on Loud Quitting
Episode finale! Yep, I'm quitting podcasting after two truly wonderful years. I’ve been on a systematic mission to examine and quit everything in my life/work that feels finished or too time consuming or draining or one-sided or obligatory or without purpose or joy. I have not felt as happy, “balanced” (if such a thing exists) and such a sense of spaciousness in nearly 20 years. I’ve begun to think of this as “loud quitting” — intentional, communicated, assertive (as opposed to passive), and unapologetic. So, to be clear, this not necessarily the opposite of “quiet quitting,” which is about not going above and beyond in the workplace (which I also support) — just simply my way of overtly claiming and taking control over my time in a way I haven’t in my entire life. In this episode I talk about all of this and more. If you are someone who feels overwhelmed, I hope you find it helpful. And thank you to everyone who has listened to my podcast over the past two years! I appreciate you! -Lisa
4/27/2023 • 22 minutes, 1 second
Episode 40: A Conversation with Timothy Goodman on Vulnerability
Tim's website (you can find links to his book there)Tim's instagram
3/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 39: A Conversation with Kat Vellos on Cultivating Boundaries and Honesty in Friendships
Episode 38: A Conversation with Sarah Sturm on Doing Hard Things and Staying Connected to the Fun
Sarah's InstagramSarah's WebsiteIt's Supposed to Be FunCall of a Lifetime Documentary Series
2/23/2023 • 53 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 37: A Conversation with Ruth Chan on the Power of Story Telling
Ruth's websiteRuth's InstagramThe MothChanel Miller
2/9/2023 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 36: A Conversation with Diane Sanfilippo on Changing Your Mind
Diane's websiteDiane's instagram
1/26/2023 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 35: A Conversation with Charlotte Burgess-Auburn on Conviction and Why You Need a Manifesto
The d.school You Need a ManifestoMy Values Deck
1/12/2023 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 34: What I Learned in 2022 That Changed Everything
Join Lisa for a look back at 2022 and what she learned this past year experimenting with living at the intersection of self-discipline, being with discomfort and trusting her intuition.
12/22/2022 • 20 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 33: A Conversation with Serena Bishop Gordon on Managing the Ego
Serena's websiteSerena on InstagramRich Roll's episode on mindsetSpecial Blend Gravel CampOregon Trail Gravel Grinder Race
12/8/2022 • 58 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 32: A Conversation with Marcie Alvis Walker on Embodiment
Marcie on InstagramMarcie's upcoming book
11/24/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 31: A Conversation with Bridget Watson Payne on Passion
Bridget's WebsiteChronicle BooksLisa's shop (15% off with code PODCAST15)
11/10/2022 • 59 minutes, 44 seconds
Episode 30: A Conversation with Morgan Harper Nichols on Wholeness
Morgan on Instagram.Widening Circles by RilkeMorgan's website.
10/27/2022 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 29: A Conversation with photographer Sophie Gamand on the Power of Intention
Sophie GamandSophie's Instagram feed Sophie refers to Liz Gilbert's Big MagicAnd to Glennon Doyle as an inspiration
10/13/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 24 seconds
Episode 28: On Hitting the Pause Button
In this short season finale episode Lisa shares some context on taking breaks (going all the way back to medieval times), how our relationship to breaks has changed since the invention of the light bulb, and why breaks are necessary to maintain our lifelong commitment to the things we love.
6/23/2022 • 13 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 27: Jen Hewett on Craft, Community and Connection
This Long Thread: On Craft, Community and Connection Women in Clothes
6/9/2022 • 38 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 26: Brandi Cheyenne Harper on Unapologetic Joy and Radical Self Care
Brandi's website: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.comBrandi's new book: https://www.brandicheyenneharper.com/knitting-for-radical-self-careBrandi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandicheyenneharper/
5/26/2022 • 49 minutes, 1 second
Episode 25: Rae Senarighi on Finding Joy and Purpose in Activism, Work and Everyday Life
Episode 24: Lisa Olivera on Embracing Our Complete, Flawed Humanity
Lisa's website: https://lisaolivera.comLisa's new book: https://lisaolivera.com/bookLisa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_lisaolivera/
4/14/2022 • 53 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 23: In Conversation with Legend Debbie Millman
Debbie's new book: https://www.whydesignmatters.onlineDesign Matters Podcast: https://www.designmattersmedia.com
3/24/2022 • 59 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 22: Ask Lisa Anything #3
This week is the third installation of the ASK LISA ANYTHING series! In this episode we cover a myriad of topics, including work/life balance (and does it really exist?), Lisa's favorite tools, how she deals with a lukewarm reception or criticism of her work, where she finds inspiration, staying inspired and so much more! Moderated by Lisa's wife Clay.
3/10/2022 • 52 minutes, 6 seconds
EPISODE 21: Lindsey Murphy on Fear, Risk and Experiencing Life Fully
Lindsey's website: https://www.ilindseymurphy.com/aboutThe Fab Lab: https://www.thefablab.comLindsey's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefablabhq/
2/24/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 20: Holding Boundaries Without Guilt
Notes to Self Artwork
2/10/2022 • 13 minutes, 47 seconds
Episode 19: Artist Courtney Ahn on Using Her Creativity and Platform to Build a Better World
Courn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyahndesign/Courn's Website: https://www.courtneyahndesign.comA Little Book About Activism: https://akidsco.com/products/a-little-book-about-activism
1/27/2022 • 40 minutes, 16 seconds
Episode 18: Exploring the Gifts of Boredom with Artist Kyle Steed
A Kids Book About BoredomHow Boredom Can Spark Creativity
1/13/2022 • 57 minutes, 39 seconds
Episode 17: Ask Lisa Anything #2
Diana Fayt's Instagram (her studio org is amazing!): https://www.instagram.com/dianafayt/
12/22/2021 • 47 minutes, 4 seconds
Episode 16: The Power of Understanding and Living Your Values with Andreea Niculescu
The Live Your Values Deck in Lisa's shopThe Live Your Values Deck on Amazon
12/9/2021 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 15: Grace Bonney on Celebrating the Collective Wisdom of Women Over 50
Collective WisdomA Glorious Freedom
11/25/2021 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
Episode 14: It's Not Equal at All - Bicycling Magazine Editor Bill Strickland on Committing to Increasing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cycling
Bucyling Mag's Pledge to Diversity and Inclusion: https://www.bicycling.com/about/a33360121/bicyclings-commitment-to-diversity-and-inclusion/Bicycling Mag's story on Ade Hogue: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a38135564/remembering-cyclist-ade-hogue/
11/11/2021 • 46 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 13: Working Through Anxiety in the Creative Process
My sponsor Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/congdonElizabeth Gilbert's book Big MagicMy 2018 interview with Elizabeth Gilbert is hereMy book Find Your Artistic Voice (a whole chapter on fear)
10/28/2021 • 31 minutes, 28 seconds
Finding the Kind of Work that Brings You Alive: A Conversation with Jonathan Fields
Episode 11: On Adventure, Community and living a Full Life with Gravel Cyclist and Designer Sarah Sturm
Sarah Sturm on InstagramSarah's design businessOregon Trail Gravel GrinderArticle addressing controversy in women's gravel cycling which Sarah and I referred to. Radical Adventure RidersRule of Three RaceLeadboatRooted VermontRipton Cyclocross descriptionStoryblocks, my amazing sponsor: storyblocks.com/congdon
9/23/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Ask Lisa Anything #1
Clay works as Marketing & Communications Director at The Wild (VR/AR collaboration for Architecture & Design Teams) Clay’s fave remote work apps:Miro (an online whiteboard & visual collaboration platform)Coda (a new doc for teams)Loom (video messaging for work)Asana (online project and task management) Find out your personality type at 16 Personalities. My Sponsor Storyblocks! storyblocks.com/congdonMy Sponsor Wireframe! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wireframe/id1437677219
9/9/2021 • 57 minutes, 8 seconds
Episode 9: On Taking Small Actions and Exercising Boundaries with Artist Jen Hewett
Episode 8: From Your Comfort Zone to the Wild Unknown
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Elements:AmazonSigned Copies in my ShopIndieboundVideo I made about the book.
8/12/2021 • 31 minutes, 10 seconds
Episode 7: Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Journey
Please check out and subscribe to my sponsor WIREFRAME PODCAST!!
7/8/2021 • 20 minutes, 57 seconds
Episode 6: What it Means to Have an Artistic Voice (Part 2)
My book on Artistic VoiceThe Curious Victorian Tradition of Making Art from Human HairAlex Slydel (ceramics artist, performance artist and filmmaker)
6/24/2021 • 25 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 5: What it Means to Have an Artistic Voice (Part 1)
My book: Find Your Artistic VoiceJennifer Orkin LewisStephen SmithGerhard Richter Documentary (you can also watch on Netflix in the US)Ariel Dunitz Johnson
6/10/2021 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 4: Being Creative in Stressful Times
Short, great article on Diffuse Thinking. My book Find Your Artistic Voice.New Color in the Times of Slow Coffee ExhibitMore on the exhibit.
5/20/2021 • 19 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 3: Practice
My book, Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic
5/6/2021 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Episode 2: Own Your Story
Like this episode? You might also like my book, You Will Leave a Trail of Stars: Words of Inspiration for Blazing Your Own Path, which you can purchase directly from me or from Amazon or wherever books are sold.Imposter Syndrome Study from 1978.Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome, Harvard Business Review. By Ruchika Tulshyan and Jodi-Ann Burey.The episode I refer to at the beginning and end of this Episode is Episode 1. If you haven't listened to it yet, I hope you will! I share my story and background of how I became an artist there.
4/22/2021 • 22 minutes, 15 seconds
Episode 1: Lisa's Story
I decided to launch the podcast with an episode that sets the stage with my story - context for who I am and how I came to be a working artist and champion of the creative path. My story is different than most because I didn’t actually pick up a paintbrush until I was 32 years old, and I didn’t begin life as a professional artist until I was nearly 40. I never studied art or design in school. So, as you can imagine, one of the most common questions I get is: how did I go from an adult who had zero artistic aspirations or experience to someone whose life 20 years later is defined by art and an interest in the creative path? This first episode is that story, with lots of juicy bits, including my 13-year-old celebrity crush! -Lisa Congdon
