Today’s interview is with my good friend and singer/songwriter, Sarah Kang. Many of her deep thoughts on life left me a little speechless and I hope they are just as inspiring to you, whether you’re an artist or not. Check out our conversation about her journey as she’s grown and discovered new seasons in her life.

Visit her YouTube channel for her latest: Sarah Kang Music

https://ia601506.us.archive.org/31/items/SarahPodcast/Sarah_Podcast.mp3

After a two year hiatus, I’m excited to be back with some new episodes featuring musicians.  Today’s episode features Allen Engelhardt of the band Northern. Since this interview, his collaborators came up with a much-desired jingle for Social Endeavor which you’ll hear at the beginning and ending of every show. Check out their music here. Listen in to hear about his inspirations and artistic process as a banjo player. https://ia601504.us.archive.org/1/items/16.AllenEngelhardt/16.%20Allen%20Engelhardt.mp3

This episode includes a check-in with Morgan of Morgan Swank Studio and her new blog. Since our episode The Artist Beginning, we have both decided to make a career change, putting our talents at the forefront. Together we discuss what life has been like and the steps of faith we have taken. Morgan’s work on her former blog The Otter Dance is a great example of what it looks like to start a creative outlet in hopes of doing something you love. The important thing as a creative is just to do something, even if you don’t always have a clear vision in mind. You never know what you will discover about yourself or your passion along the way. Who knows, like Morgan and myself, you might even discover yourself making your passion into a career!

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Oh and we both got new headshots;

Ryan Stadler Photography

Autumn Kovach Photography

Social Endeavor has traveled to Minneapolis, MN this week. The host and guest from both US coasts find themselves back in their hometown sharing their journeys. Jordan Gillstrom resides in Southern California and shares his experience of discovering new music genres, collaborations and artist direction. Check out his Hope Rising Project and follow him on Facebook and Twitter to stay tuned for his CD to be released in iTunes Spring 2016.

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This week’s inspiring artist talk is with Alexandra Port. Throughout the episode we discuss her artistic journey, the beauty of being vulnerable and giving our art courageously. Check out her beautiful artwork on her website; www.alexandraport.com

Also, in the show is a shoutout to Professor Blastoff who announced last week the conclusion of their four-year-long podcast. Tig, David and Kyle were a huge source of inspiration for Social Endeavor. They were my companions when I moved from Minneapolis to New York and provided humorous conversations with individuals I never would have known otherwise. Bittersweetly, I wish them the very best in all of their artistic paths.

https://ia601507.us.archive.org/32/items/ArtistTalkAlexandraPort/Artist%20Talk;%20Alexandra%20Port.mp3

My good friend Amanda Hunte is on the podcast this week. She is a talented designer and is pursuing her creative career. Follow her journey through her Facebook page and check out her work on Etsy.

No matter what stage in your artist pursuit be confident in your strengths and just keep doing it!

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In this episode,Katrine Øgaard Jensen discusses her experience and process as a poet and fiction writer. Katrine is a graduate of Columbia University and is an editor at the online journal Asymptote.

Be sure to check out her current book recommendation; Faces in the Crowd

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Contains some mature ideas through appropriately placed puns.

In this Artist Talk episode, Casey Samulski shares his creative process as a writer. Among other publications, Casey has written and published a non-fiction book; The Water Sign. Listen in as we also share thoughts on supporting the artists in our lives.

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How do you feel supported as an artist?

The talented actress Greta Kleckner is on the podcast this week! Hear about her artist beginning, sources of inspiration and her glowing review of The Artist Way, a most transformative book for artists and individuals. www.gretakleckner.com.

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In this episode, I’m joined again by Morgan Swank as we further discuss the artist process. We reflect on our artists beginning; what talents inspired us, how we chose them and how having other interests make a well rounded artist. We answer the following questions and encourage you to do the same;

• When was your artist beginning?
• How do you choose your art?
• How do other hobbies/interest to influence your art?

Our beginnings have lead us to the publication of our very own websites; www.MorganSwank.com and www.AutumnKovachPhotography.com. What a journey it has been so far.

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