Podcast Episodes

Embracing Play, Shattering Art Rules, and Finding Creative Joy with Brandi Hofer

In this episode, Ekaterina Popova welcomes back artist, muralist, author, podcaster, and educator Brandi Hofer to discuss the evolution of her multi…

6 days, 8 hours ago

Own Your Sales, Own Your Story: Economics of Art Fairs, Hidden Gallery Costs, and Bet-on-Yourself Career Strategies with Sharone Halevy & Alex Mitow

What does it really cost to "get chosen" in the art world, and when does it make more sense to bypass the gatekeepers and bet on yourself?

In this ep…

1 week, 5 days ago

Turning Creativity Into Wealth: Bonnie Christine on Pattern Design and Living Your Passion

In this episode, I'm (host Ekaterina Popova) joined by Bonnie Christine, fabric designer, artist, and founder of a multi-seven-figure surface pattern…

2 weeks, 6 days ago

What Does It Mean to Feel Seen? A Conversation on Community and Serving Through Art with Artist The Tracy Piper

What does it mean to feel seen? Five years ago, the Tracy Piper asked that question and turned it into SEEN, an ongoing portrait and storytelling pr…

3 weeks, 6 days ago

How to Find the Right Gallery Partner: Signs to Look For

Getting a gallery to say yes can feel like the end goal, but it's really where the real work begins. In this episode, Kat breaks down what makes a ga…

1 month, 1 week ago

They Can't Take This From You: Coming Back to Your Practice, Again and Again

In this solo episode, Kat gets honest about a lesson she's still relearning 15 years in: protecting her own art practice. An inspiring gallery visit …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Burnout Fix: Create Leverage, Force Multipliers, and What to Focus On to Move the Needle in Your Art Career (ft. Superfair)

If you have ever felt like you are running a marketing agency instead of an art practice, you are not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Alex M…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Art of Creative Loitering: A Permission Slip to Slow Down

What if the missing ingredient in your creative life isn't more productivity, but more loafing?

In this solo episode, Kat shares a personal update …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Summer Updates from Kat + The Mundane Is the Muse: Yahel Yan on Chairs, Hot Sauce, and 100 Days of Painting

This episode is two things in one: an honest, personal check-in from Kat as we head into summer, Q&A from our community. followed by a conversation …

2 months, 1 week ago

Simplifying Content Creation for Makers with Brand Photographer Nicole Bedard

Content creation burnout is real, and if you have ever hit a wall with showing up online, this episode is for you. Ekaterina sits down with Nicole B…

2 months, 2 weeks ago