Raise Your Hand Say Yes With Tiffany Han

This week, I'm talking with Michelle Ward and Erin Cassidy about collaborations - the good, the bad, and everything you need to know before you jump into one! We talk about what we've learned about collaborations in our 21+ years of combined business experience and how our most successful collaborative projects got started. If you're interested in finding a collaborator or already have someone in mind you'd like to partner with, this episode is a must listen!  Bonus: we dole out a ton of relationship advice too!    Show Notes:  It's Business Time  - Priority applications open 2/28 - sign up to get first dibs! RSVP for the 10 Do's & Don'ts of Starting a Business webinar on March 2 Connect with Michelle: Website  |  Instagram  |  Facebook   |  Twitter Connect with Erin: Website  |  Instagram  |  Pinterest   |  Twitter The Declaration of You Jessica Swift Michelle & Erin's past RYHSY episodes: Ep. 9: Michelle Ward on Big Dreams Ep. 25: Erin Cassidy on Creative Freedom Ep. 28: Michelle Ward on Starting a

This week, I got to talk with health coach Maya Henry about choices and mindsets and priorities. The conversation that I thought would be about practical and proactive tips on how we can break overwhelm and get healthy quickly became a conversation about how wellness and creativity are intrinsically linked - and how focusing on you health will actually make you more creatively alive.  I love Maya's no-bs and down-to-earth take on getting healthy (yes! you can still eat ice cream! no! you don't have to love kale!) and think this conversation is one that anyone who feels overwhelmed by life but is still seeking a change would benefit from.  We cover goal setting, intention setting, mindset shifts, and what happens when you *don't* make yourself a priority. You'll also hear over and over again how healthy and creativity are inter-related as well as my aha moment when Maya nails the perfect Raise Your Hand Say Yes venn diagram!  Bonus: Maya is offering all RYHSY listeners her free Happiness Meal Plan guide - it's

Marta Spendowska is a Polish-born, US-based watercolor artist and professional illustrator (guys, her work is AMAZING!), and I was thrilled to get to talk with her for this week's podcast episode. The theme of our conversation was change - how you recognize what you want, how you go about making things happen in your life, and what you need to be willing to let go of to move forward. You'll get to hear me have lightbulb moments of my own that have stuck with me since the taping! If you're working towards creative goals (or are ready to make some magic happen but aren't sure how to get started!), this episode is for you!   Show Notes:  Connect with Marta: Website  |  Instagram  |  Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Pinterest Nikki Cade RYHSY episode Erin Loechner RYHSY episode Lacy Young on RYHSY Binural Beats App Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox 

In this week's solo episode, I'm sharing my 12 guiding principles for 2017 and my new favorite game-changer book recommendation for any of us who want to shift the way we view success and our relationship with money. These guiding principles stem from the work I'm doing in my own life as I work towards more flow and I think they could be just want you need to find your own! Enjoy!! xxoo   Show Notes: Lacy Young's Shift Retreat  The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

I am a huge fan of Patrick Hinds' work (check out his Theater People and Broadway Backstory podcasts stat!) and loved getting to hear his backstory about how he started the thing that has become his career.  In this episode, we talk about starting before you're ready, how to build relationships with your heroes, and what happens when you dig in and just keep going. (Hint: great things, that's what!) If you're sitting on a creative endeavor and are waiting for the right time to start, this one's for you! Enjoy, enjoy!    Show Notes: Theater People Broadway Backstory Kerry Butler on Theater People Tommy Kail on Theater People  The Hamilcast The Ensemblist Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

Nikki Cade is a mixed-media artist and the founder of the Creative Brunch Series. I'm such a fan of her work and was so excited to get a chance to interview her this week. Nikki is fairly new to the professional artist world, and it was great to get her perspective on how to grow a business and a following in this current digital age. She also busted some of every creative's favorite excuses, including not having enough time, not having enough space, not being able to find your voice, and not having a big enough following - showing that building your creative business takes dedication, grit, and generosity. There's so much to learn from Nikki - I think you'll love our conversation!     Show Notes: Connect with Nikki:  Website | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Creative Brunch Series Mati Rose's Daring Adventures in Paint class The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz   Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

I was thrilled to talk with artist and product designer Casey Sibley for this week's episode! Casey is one of my favorite social media truth tellers and we got down and dirty about goal-setting, upleveling, and what it really takes to be creatively successful in this episode.  We also talked about Casey's year of massive growth (including a successful Kickstarter campaign and trade show appearance), the sacrifices that came along with the growth, and the behind-the-scenes that social media doesn't always show. If you're ready to set some big goals for yourself this year, this episode is for you!   Show Notes: Connect with Casey:  Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram 1 million cups Danielle LaPorte, The Fire Starter Sessions Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now Jen Sincero, You are a Badass Seth Godin on the On Being podcast with Krista Tippett Megan Auman on CreativeLive   Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

Ah! I am so excited to be welcoming Erin Loechner of designformankind.com back onto the podcast. Erin is one of my favorite writers and I was thrilled to talk with her about her new book Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey off the Beaten Path. (Spoiler alert: this book is amazing and an immediate new favorite of mine!) In this episode we talk about letting go of the quest for balance, how Erin learned to find her own path instead of doing what was expected of her, the art of getting vulnerable, and how to separate your worth from your accomplishments (!!). If you have ever struggled with finding a happy medium between all those things you think you *should* do and what you really want to do, this episode is for you! Enjoy, enjoy!   Show Notes: Connect with Erin:  Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Erin's new book, Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey off the Beaten Path Lacy Young's Shift Retreat Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

The last solo episode of the month (and year!) is all about what I've learned over the past 2 years (and 120 episodes!) and the questions I ask myself whenever I want to evaluate and move forward. I also share my word for 2017 and challenge you to do the same! Let's all get ready to make some magic happen!   Show Notes: Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

Abstract artist Amira Rahim is on a mission to make the world a more colorful place. Her work is amazing, and her story is even more amazing. She started claiming her title as professional artist in her mid-20's and, in this episode, we talk about how she reinvented herself as an artist and the stories she had to rewrite in order to do so.  We also talk about how she embraced the bad paintings she knew she'd have to make as she worked on finding her voice, how her artistic voice is evolving even still, and how she balances creating art with the business of selling art.  There is something for everyone in this episode, whether you're ready for a reinvention or are trying to figure out how to juggle all the things as you define success for yourself!    Show Notes: Connect with Amira:  Website | Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Austin Kleon's Steal like an Artist Ryan Holiday's Ego is the Enemy  Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

Artist and entrepreneur Caroline Kelso Winegeart is back nearly two years later for another awesome conversation!  In this episode, we talk about how her business has evolved over the past two years and what she had to do to allow the evolution to happen. We talk about learning, adaptation, experimentation, and how to keep your eye on your business prize (ahem, money) while also following your intuition and letting go of what isn't working.  Enjoy!   Show Notes:  Connect with Caroline:  Website | Blog | Twitter | Instagram Caroline's Color your Soul membership Caroline's earlier RYHSY interview on Confidence   Join the RYHSY FB group and get Tiffany's weekly love notes in your inbox

**This is an encore of Tiffany's Episode 11 interview with Caroline Kelso Winegeart in anticipation of her new interview that is coming out next week** This week, I was thrilled to chat with Caroline Kelso Winegeart, the creative genius behind Made Vibrant. I met Caroline at ALT in 2013 and have been following her work ever since. I'm a huge fan and she is so fun to talk to! Caroline and I covered so much in this episode, including starting new things, creative evolution, values, letting go of what looks good on paper, and keeping your eye on the prize. We also talk about confidence, "future-tripping," and how to get out of your own head. It's a good one! Show Notes: Connect with Caroline & Made Vibrant: Website | Blog | Twitter | Instagram Alexandra Franzen Caroline's Resource Shop Caroline's Hand Lettering Course Caroline's Capsule Wardrobe Experiment the minimalists  

Ah! I loved having Danielle Krysa, aka The Jealous Curator back on the podcast this week to talk about how our inner critics can get in the way of our creative work and what we can do about them!  We also talk about how you can learn to appreciate your inner critic (say what?!), what to do about perfectionism, and how - as a creative - you're always learning.  If your inner critic has ever gotten in the way of your creative dreams, this episode is for you!    Show Notes:    Connect with Danielle: Blog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Facebook Danielle's earlier RYHSY episode Danielle's books: Your Inner Critic is a Big Jerk Creative Block  Brene Brown  Danielle's TEDx talk Elizabeth Gilbert TED talk Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here. Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.

**This is an encore of Tiffany's Episode 55 interview with writer Danielle Krysa in anticipation of her new interview that is coming out next week** I loved hearing Danielle Krysa's keynote at ALT Summit where she talked about the oh-so-loud voice of the inner-critic and I knew that she had to be on Raise Your Hand Say Yes! In case you're wondering, the conversation did not disappoint. We talked about the day Danielle's inner critic was born and how she eventually learned how to get past it. We also talked jealousy and when it can be a good thing and what Danielle's learned about getting unstuck creatively. If you're someone who has ever been in a creative rut or wants to make great work but isn't sure how to start, this episode will be full of lightbulb moments for you! (Spoiler alert: It's all about priorities! Make some!) Show Notes: Connect with Danielle: Blog | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter | Facebook Danielle's podcast: Art for your Ear (I highly recommend!) Danielle's upcoming show at Saatchi Art: Ca

This week's solo episode is all about anger - how to deal with it, what it might mean, and what you can do about it. I also talk about resentment , boundaries, and empowerment. Anger isn't a fun thing to talk about, but it's an emotion we all feel, so let's not hide from it, eh?    Show Notes:  The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here. Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.

Tiffanie Turner is an architect-turned-artist who's currently focusing on large-scale paper flowers. Her work is amazing and her journey has been long and, sometimes, arduous. In this week's episode, Tiffanie and I talk about how she's gotten to where she is now in her career, the myths about having a "big break," how she's developed resilience, and her secrets for making things happen. Our conversation goes beyond what you're used to hearing about self-care, balancing family and creative work, and what it takes to be successful. I think you'll love it!   Show Notes: Connect with Tiffanie: Website | Instagram  Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here. Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.

This weeks episode is a continuation of last weeks conversation with Ann Shen. Ann Shen is an illustrator and writer and the creative genius behind the new book Bad Girls Throughout History. In this episode, we pick up where we left off - talking about what it was like to finally have her book live out in the world after working on it for so long. We also talk about the ebbs and flows of the creative process, and Ann blows my mind with a new way of thinking about entrepreneurship, security, and day-jobs. If you work for yourself or are curious about being an entrepreneur, this episode is for you!   Show Notes: Connect with Ann: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Ann's Book - Bad Girls Throughout History Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here. Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.

Ann Shen is an illustrator and writer and the creative genius behind the new book Bad Girls Throughout History. In this episode, we talk about how Ann started making art in her mid-20's in a decision that took her out of her "looks good on paper" career and put her into full-time art school! We also talked about her new book, why she decided to focus on female trailblazers, and some of the surprising lessons she learned about "history" along the way. If you're curious about what it takes to create a book like this, go back to art school as an adult, or rewrite (or reinterpret) stories, this episode is for you!  Bonus: Ann will also be back on the podcast next week for Part 2!   Show Notes: Connect with Ann: Website | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest Ann's Book - Bad Girls Throughout History Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here. Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.  

Flora Bowley is an artist, writer, and teacher and I was thrilled to have her back on the podcast to talk about her new book Creative Revolution. In this episode, we talk about going beyond the warm and fuzzy feelings of creativity to how you can use it to create a revolution. If you're looking for a conversation about empowerment, truth telling, and creativity, look no further!    Show Notes: Connect with Flora: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Flora's new book Creative Revolution  Studio Diaries  The Painting Sessions Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way  Flora's previous RYHSY episode Got a comment to add? Join the conversation here. Ready to hang in the RYHSY Facebook group? Get your invite here.  

**This is an encore of Tiffany's Episode 19 interview with artist Flora Bowley in anticipation of Tiffany's new interview with Flora that is coming out next week** This week, Flora Bowley and I talk about letting go. I love her take on working through the process of creating, whether you're a painter or a writer or just a human being trying to exist in this crazy world. We also talked about the awkward teenage years of the creative process and making choices. And, did you know that Flora changed her name a few years ago? You know I asked her about that too!   Show Notes:  Connect with Flora: Website | Twitter | Instagram Flora's book, Brave Intuitive Painting Painting workshops at Flora's studio Flora's blog post about changing her name Flora's painting video - she's so good y'all!