Episode 3: Ira Elliot Corbett :|: your creativity is sacred

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03/10/22 • 87 min

This episode features a conversation between host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Ira Elliot Corbett. Ira is a nonbinary transgender artist living and working in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

In our conversation I was struck by their practice of asking themselves questions, such as what do they want to share from a happy place of making and exploration?

You’ll also hear how BTS lyrics from their song, Black Swan, inspired Ira to ask, am I having my first death of my creativity right now? And how Ira feels a bit like a baby deer learning to walk after recognizing this first death.

You will want to hear their studio wrap up answers. One of Ira’s responses connected and hit me so deeply, I was moved to tears, literally.

Find Ira on Instagram: @iraires_
Studio Mix #3 :|: Ira Elliot Corbett
Late Night Love Letter-Luxid
OUTTA MY MIND- Monsune
Outro:Ego - BTS
Take You Back (The Iron Horse Cattle Call), Orville Peck
Moon - BTS

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rcq9r4mdJo7YTkk2brpvX

Episode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

This episode features a conversation between host, Rhonda Willers, and guest, Ira Elliot Corbett. Ira is a nonbinary transgender artist living and working in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.

In our conversation I was struck by their practice of asking themselves questions, such as what do they want to share from a happy place of making and exploration?

You will want to hear their studio wrap up answers. One of Ira’s responses connected and hit me so deeply, I was moved to tears, literally.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3rcq9r4mdJo7YTkk2brpvX

Episode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

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Episode 2: Stephanie Lenertz :|: never leave the kids aisle

In this episode, host Rhonda Willers and guest Stephanie Lenertz discuss Stephanie’s uninhibited and joyful approach to art making. She says, “If it doesn’t make you giggle, it’s useless!” We explore what it means to be an artist, where she finds inspiration and materials, and how she uses time intentionally, even while cleaning her studio. You’ll hear how during the pandemic, she decided to host her own art exhibition in...wait for it... her bedroom!

Find Stephanie on Instagram: @stephlenertz
http://stephanielenertz.com

Potential Art Materials for Giggle-Filled Making:
Bubble wrap
Silly string
Play doh
Pearler beads
Rhinestones
Glitter
Plasti-dip
Googly eyes
Feather boa
Pipe cleaner
Birthday candles
Grocery twist ties

Studio Mix #2 :|: Stephanie Lenertz
Starsign by Litany
Woo! by Remi Wolf
You've Got Your Whole Life Ahead Of You Baby by IDER
Oops!... I Did It Again by Britney Spears
The Girl from Ipanema by Astrud Gilberto, João Gilberto and Stan Getz (but really any version will do)
The ‘90s by FINNEAS

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16Y3Vg7HNClMO9S3zcpn9b

Episode page: https://theartistinmeisdeadpodcast.com

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Spring Break for the Podcast

Hey There! Welcome to The Artist In Me Is Dead Podcast, I’m your host, Rhonda Willers. This week the podcast is on Spring Break! In the meantime, catch up on the first three episodes with Lisa Vang, Stephanie Lenertz, and Ira Elliot Corbett - you’re sure to find some inspiration in these conversations.

I’ll return with a new episode next week. I’m so excited about the next set of conversations coming your way in the weeks ahead. Thanks to all of you who have been listening during the first three weeks!

If you’ve been enjoying the conversations, please rate, review, and share with your friends and communities.

And as always, subscribe and listen to The Artist In Me Is Dead wherever you get your podcasts.