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In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Hayley McAuliffe ( @offurandfeather ) of Portland, Oregon to talk about the unique challenges of operating a commission-based creative career as a freelance preservationist. Hayley discusses how client involvement impacts the results of a project and where it's important to leave room for your expertise to speak loudest; the ways in which how we carry ourselves in the conducting of business can lend itself to either humanizing or de-humanizing us as the creator of these pieces; and what kind of boundaries are important to hold for yourself to avoid the latter. Listen now to hear how we're building lasting and reciprocal relationships with our clients in the craft in order to do the work well without having to suffer from losing ourselves in it.Image courtesy of Hayley McAuliffe. Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved.SHOW NOTES: Hayley on InstagramHayley on FacebookOf Fur and Feather on the WebTOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on InstagramMaggie on Instagram

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Michelle Jaramillo ( @michellejaramillomiami ) of Miami, Florida to talk about how expansion in creativity, business, and beyond requires isolation and what the struggles inherent in that stage of development looked like. Michelle discusses the necessity of having a mirror, an equal, that you can depend on; the importance of leaving time for boredom, play and whimsy; and the incongruence that comes when you have to reconcile holding cosmically huge struggles in one hand while not forgetting to celebrate the overwhelmingly huge wins you hold in the other.Listen now to hear some of our most real and unfiltered thoughts on what the first year in business has taught us about the growing pains through seasons of expansion and more.Image courtesy of Michelle Jaramillo.Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved.SHOW NOTES: Michelle on InstagramThe Beauty Boost Miami InstagramThe Beauty Boost on the WebUniversity of Washington Magazine: "Leisure is not a Luxury"TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on InstagramMaggie on Instagram

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Scott Breton ( @scottbreton ) of Queensland, Australia to talk about how tension, defiance, and NOT 'doing' enter the chat when we talk about how we move through the act of creation. Scott discusses the importance of embracing surrender and leaving space for the muses to show themselves; how creating meaning is woven in with our more primitive creative impulses; and finding the sacred in the process.Do you think you've introduced enough tension and struggle in your own life and the structure of your creative practice to make the meaning fully present in the work? Listen now to hear our thoughts on what this entails and more.Episode 35 is available now where you stream your podcasts!Image courtesy of Scott Breton.Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved.SHOW NOTES: Scott on InstagramStructure to Soul with Scott Breton InstagramScott's WebsiteBLOG: "Art as an Act of Defiance"Huberman Lab Podcast: How to Access Your Creativity w/ Rick Rubin"Lost" S1 E13, on Michelangelo and the creation of the statue of DavidTOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on InstagramMaggie on Instagram

Ep34: Burnout Arrest for the Artist w/ Melissa Clements: In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Melissa Clements ( @melclmnts ) of Perth, Western Australia to talk about the delicate dance of avoiding burnout as an artist. Melissa discusses how burnout found her through the many hats the artist must wear; how she suggests we combat burnout by looking to the root of the problem; and how to ABSOLUTELY NOT give up on a dream that we know in our heart of hearts will take a whole lifetime to come to full fruition and be fraught with challenges every step of the way. Do you think you already have the right structural supports in place for burnout arrest in your creative practice? Listen now to hear our thoughts on what this entails and more.Episode image courtesy of Adam Kenna (@adamkennaphoto)Boone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved.SHOW NOTES: Melissa on InstagramMelissa's WebsiteMelissa's Substack: "Word and Image"Saeculum at Linton and Kay GalleryTOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on InstagramMaggie on Instagram

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Geneva Allen ( @geneva_seasfae ) of San Bernardino County, California to talk about the outsider experience and how that presents itself within the fine art world. Geneva discusses how much of the misfit archetypal experience is specifically imposed on artists that are multi-passionate and choose not to limit themselves to working in just one medium; how she views herself as an artist and a complex human being that has been deemed The Outcast™️; and how walking the path of the misfit with pride actually has turned out to be the best thing for both her creative vision and her inner artist. Do you think that the "othering" of our community members is a harm, a help, or perhaps a complex web of a little of both? Listen now to hear our thoughts on this and more.Episode image courtesy of Geneva AllenBoone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved.SHOW NOTES: Geneva on InstagramGeneva's WebsiteTOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on InstagramMaggie on Instagram

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Indre Labanauskaite ( @manyiiiart ) of Vilnius, Lithuania to talk about her explorations in medium and more. Indre discusses how much of what we call "real" art, in her opinion, is tied up in medium; how she personally defines "art"; and how digging deep in process adds richness to her creative practice as well as elsewhere in life. Do you think that the art is the finished thing you end up with when you're done working; or do you feel as we do, that "art" is actually a secret other thing? Listen today to hear our thoughts on these topics and more!Episode 32 is available now!Episode image courtesy of Indre LabanauskaiteBoone's Solace LLC © 2026. All Rights Reserved.SHOW NOTES: Indre on InstagramTOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL on InstagramMaggie on Instagram

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Jillian Morn (@jillsvintagevault) artist and photographer of Seattle, WA to talk about the kinda dusty, kinda "mid" reactions that we're all familiar with then we share new work. Jillian discusses the role of intention in sharing art and how this impacts how we feel about the reception of the work; what kind of engagement feels really fulfilling for artists; and how artists can cultivate more feedback in line with their current goals for connecting with audiences. Do you think we tend to confuse admiration with connection? Listen today to hear our thoughts on these topics and more!SHOW NOTES: Jillian on InstagramEtsy: Jill's Vintage VaultTOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL Instagram Maggie on Instagram

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Paloma Strong ( @strongtaxidermy ) of Los Angeles, CA to talk about her unique experience with seeking and acquiring a prestigious taxidermy apprenticeship, growing through it, and eventually finding it was time to step out on her own. Paloma discusses the work that hopeful future apprentices in any medium can do on their own time to stand out as a strong candidate; what masters are looking for in an apprentice; and what it took for her to feel like it was finally time to go out on her own in the world of Taxidermy. In this episode Paloma also considers how, as artists, we can pay homage to and respect our roots while we also find that ingenuity and continue to bring all of it with us into the future. Listen today to hear her thoughts on these topics and more!PHOTO BY JULIETTE @rabbitsmoon24 ( IG )COURTESY OF PALOMA STRONGShow notes:Strong Taxidermy on InstagramPaloma on InstagramStrong Taxidermy on TikTok Strong Taxidermy on the Web Strong Taxidermy on Patreon TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL PODCAST EP6: Sacrifice Is A Certainty w/ Shane Izykowski TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL InstagramMaggie's Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesacrosanctatelier.substack.com

In this episode @maggiefedorov is joined by Emily Eccles, one half of Nanny Goat Gallery ( @nannygoatgallery ) in Petaluma, CA to talk about her experience of being initiated into the fine art world. Emily discusses the important precipitating factors that called for her pivot into art; the struggle of standing on the precipice and deciding to jump; and the best way to approach artists, gallerists, or other creatives that you'd like to see yourself work with. In this episode Emily also considers her path in retrospect, shedding light on what else was important for her success along the way. Listen today to hear her thoughts on these topics and more!Show notes:Nanny Goat Gallery on InstagramNanny Goat Gallery Website TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL InstagramMaggie's Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesacrosanctatelier.substack.com

In this episode Maggie is joined by Alondra Uhi ( @alondra.uhi.art / @byherfruits.art ) to talk about the risks of using social media as a metric for success in the arts. Alondra discusses her own personal metrics for success that she uses in lieu of social media; the importance of contributing to your creative community; "trends" and "cringe" in content creation as an artist; and the pressure I think we have all experienced at some point or another to create faster than we're comfortable in order to appease the algorithm. In this episode Alondra also considers what it means to show up as your best authentic self online. Listen today to hear her thoughts on these topics and more! Show notes:Alondra Uhi on InstagramAlondra's Religious + Feminist Art on Instagram Howard Lyon on Instagram Esther Candari on Instagram Kelsey Critchfield-De Ferrari on Instagram: a great example of re-using the same finished works for fresh, new content that doesn't feel like you've seen it beforeOne Peak Creative on Instagram: for a $40 Alondra-approved class to learn to make more engaging content TOTALLY F#@!ING NORMAL InstagramMaggie's Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesacrosanctatelier.substack.com