I'm an Artist

In this episode Makena and Singer/Songwriter Jordan Mackampa discuss feeling like an imposter in your creative field, self doubt, and the social media struggle. Jordan: @jordanmackampa Makena: @makenamerri Show & Tell: "In Paradise" by Max Svabinsky (painting), tattoo artist @zoeandthemachine Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

For this Halloween episode I took to Instagram again and asked about your relationship with the scariest thing of all - being perceived! We discuss fame, social media, performing, the fear of being perceived as a failure, and how our interpersonal relationships can affect the way we perceive ourselves. Show & Tell: The Haunting of Hill House (Netflix) Instagram: @makenamerri Cover art is by Colby Casacca (colby.casacca_)

Writer, actor, and director Neeta Thadani and I bring you a review of the infamous 1992 workbook by screenwriter Julia Cameron titled "The Artist's Way." Did we give up 12 weeks of our lives to do this? Yes. Was it worth it? Listen and find out. Socials: Neeta: @neeta_thadani Makena: @makenamerri Show and tell: Let Go by Avril Lavigne (Album); Dragon Mama (Play) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Today I asked all of you what your relationship is with the monetization of your art and your answers were interesting! Show & Tell: Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman (Book) Socials: @makenamerri Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Actor, writer, singer, and filmmaker Brett Hargrave and I have a chat about creative envy, jealousy within the entertainment industry, and how to turn those feelings into action. Brett: @msbretthargrave Makena: @makenamerri Show & Tell: Live 1967 by José Feliciano (Album), Sunday in the Park with George (Musical), Mike Flanagan (Filmmaker) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Songwriter, vocalist, and musician Hannah Robuccio and I discuss dealing with perfectionist tendencies when creating, comparing ourselves to our heroes, and letting imperfections exist as a part of the final product.Hannah: @hannahrobucciomusicMakena: @makenamerriShow & Tell: Kitchen Fan Lullaby by Claire Boyer (Song/Tik Tok video), Two Star and the Dream Police by Mk.gee (Album)Cover art by @colby.casacca_

Songwriter, actor, and musician Ernie Figueroa and I discuss embracing cringe while allowing ourselves to be seen, honest songwriting, the struggle to be sincere, and how being mean to our "baby pictures" is detrimental to our creativity and to ourselves. Makena: @makenamerri Ernie: @ernie.figShow and Tell: 69 Love Songs by the Magnetic Fields (Album), Guard Dog by Searows (Album) Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

Today's episode features the multi-talented star Mariah Rose Faith Casillas. We discuss growing into your skills as a creative, people pleasing, the entertainment industry, and how to show up authentically as an artist and person.Makena: @makenamerriMariah: @mariahrfcShow & Tell: Calico by Ryan Beatty (album); Attack on Titan (TV Series)Cover art by Colby Casacca (@colby.casacca_)

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