Beyond The Studio

What does it really take to continue making art over a lifetime? ✍️

That’s what explores in her latest book: “Last Artist Standing: Living and Sustaining a Creative Life Over 50”

We’ve often cited Sharon and her book series on “Living and Sustaining a Creative Life” as one of the inspirations behind starting podcast, and continue to be inspired by her passion and fire for improving the lives and working conditions of artists. 🔥

We were honored to first interview her back in 2019 after the release of her second book, and are so excited to welcome Sharon back on the podcast to speak about longevity, resiliency, and being a catalyst for change. 💫✨

Listen to the full conversation wherever you find podcasts 🎙️

From our latest episode with :

“I used to think that persistence was an annoying trait of mine…

But now I realize it’s how I’ve gotten most of the opportunities…It’s the squeaky wheel that gets the oil.

You’ve gotta be kind of annoying to people, because everyone’s busy and forgetful, and has a thousand asks in their inbox.”

🎧 Listen to the full episode “Micah E. Wood talks Self-Starting, Unexpected Career Paths, and How Persistence Pays Off” on Beyond the Studio wherever you find podcasts

What does it really look like to build a career around self-starting, one that’s fueled by community?

In our latest episode, Baltimore-based photographer & musician shows us that you don’t have to wait for opportunities to fall into your lap in order to make things happen for yourself. 💥

Hear more from Micah E. Wood on the surprising connections that build creative careers, what self-publishing books and albums taught him about community, the importance of taking initiative, staying persistent, and what it really looks like to build a career based on relationships.

🎧 “Micah E. Wood talks Self-Starting, Unexpected Career Paths, and How Persistence Pays Off” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!

✨BTS GIFT GUIDE✨ is now LIVE! 🎊 We’re so excited to share the inaugural Beyond the Studio Gift Guide on our Substack! 🎁

We’ve put together a curated collection, all by independently owned small businesses, artists, & makers. ✍️ Our list ranges from the practical to the professional to the whimsical. 🌀 Making it easy to shop small!

We had a lot of fun putting this together, especially since most of the suggestions were crowdsourced by YOU! 🍌 Check out several posts back for more.

Find the full BTS Gift Guide on our Substack: beyondthestudio.substack.com (🔗 linked in bio)

📌 Work pictured by current podcast guest