No Time to be Timid

Singer/songwriter Lila Forde stands at a launch point in her career. She’s a self-sustaining, working musician, who’s been at it for years. And if you’re a fan of The Voice, you know that in Season 24 last fall, Lila earned a coveted 4-chair turn and went from a gigging girl in LA to one of the show’s top vocalists with adoring fans nationwide. Finishing among the five finalists, Lila continues to be compared to Joni Mitchell and her coach John Legend, describes her as magical. No doubt, she’s poised for a long and successful career. Listen to this episode and one day, you can look back and say, “I heard an interview with Lila when she was just taking off!” Takeaways Resources Listen to Lila’s music on Spotify Watch her perform on YouTube Go to her website and sign up for her mailing list at lilaforde.com Follow her on instagram @lilfody

Dava Whisenant, founder and president of Cactus Flower Films, is a master storyteller who has stories to tell, and she tells them with honesty and humor. For more than 20 years, she’s worked in narrative and nonfiction film as an editor — from The Late Show with David Letterman to the Emmy-winning and Oscar- short-listed documentary short The Flagmakers — and now as a director. The award-winning documentary Bathtubs Over Broadway, was her directorial debut, for which she won Best Director at the Tribeca Film Festival and a Writer’s Guild Award for Best Documentary Screenplay. We talk about her creative process, the necessity of a team, the financial challenges of a creative life, the value of being scared, and the importance of inspirational mugs! Takeaways Resources: Learn more about Dava: www.cactusflowerfilms.com Completed films: Bathtubs Over Broadway Take That Step (finale song in Bathtubs Over Broadway) The Flagmakers Two Trains Runnin’ Butterfly in the Sky Diane Warren: Relentless The subject of her work in progress: Thomas Jackson Learn more about her co-writer Steve Young Steve Young And listen to him on No Time to be Timid! My attempt at a film short: How to Dye Your Hair at Home (During a Global Pandemic) A useful book to discover where your gifts are: The Genuis Zone by Gay Hendricks

Becca Stevens, the founder and president of Thistle Farms, shares her journey from starting a 5-bed home for women survivors of trafficking, addiction, and prostitution to creating a global movement for women’s freedom. Born at the crossroads of where arts and crafts meets justice, Becca talks about how creativity has transformed the lives of women in her programs, the importance of a walk in the woods, and how one Thistle Farms candle was the catalyst for a birthday party including A-list celebrities. The word timid is not in Becca’s vocabulary — anything is possible! Takeaways Resources Learn more about Becca and her work at https://beccastevens.org/ Support the effort — shop at Thistle Farms! https://thistlefarms.org/ And check out Thistle Farms fan Banksy and his work: https://banksy.co.uk/ Follow them on Instagram and Facebook @beccastevens, @thistlefarms

We're starting Season Three with the most incredible duo, The War and Treaty, also known as the husband and wife team of Michael and Tanya Trotter, who are making some of the most exciting music today. Michael and Tanya have overcome hardships that would have flattened most of us. But they persevered and this year, they were nominated for two Grammy Awards. They’re currently featured in exhibitions at The Country Music Hall of Fame and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And they’ve travelled around the world headlining their own shows and opening for musical greats like Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison. We talk about their origin stories, their call to minister with their music, and the power of aging. They give us a behind-the-scenes look at creating "Hey Driver" with Zach Bryan, discuss the fear and the thrill of starting their own management company, and share the story behind their newest single, Stealing a Kiss. Takeaways https://www.thewarandtreaty.com/ How 5 Mins Changed My Life https://www.shelovesvintage.com https://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/vote/cmt-performance-of-the-year https://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/vote/duo-group-video-of-the-year Zach Bryan

In celebration of International Women's Day, we're going to air one of my favorite stories I ever told on The Moth stage -- How to Act Like a Lady. You can see me perform the story here! And this is our last mini episode before we launch Season 3 on March 21 -- we've got a terrific lineup. If you don't have your No Time to be Timid Manifesto yet, download it here!

My producer Adam and I recorded the first interview for Season Three! And even though we were both feeling a little puny before the show, when we started making art -- making something out of nothing -- it put a skip into our step like few things can. And a quote from Neil Gaiman helps explain why. https://triciaroseburt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/triciaroseburt/ Mixed and scored by Echo Finch www.echofinch.com

Dinner with friends, a hit TV show, and a new stove ignite my creativity and inspire a new way for me to replenish it. Plus, the great Maya Angelou reminds us that the more you use your creativity, the more there is to go around. https://triciaroseburt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/triciaroseburt/ Mixed and scored by Echo Finch www.echofinch.com

If you've been wanting to start a project but can't seem to make it happen, then this episode is for you. We talk about the power of deadlines and cite the work of Season Two's guests Shannon Cason (Episode 2) and David Crabb (Episode 7).

I started off the new year re-reading a great creative resource, The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks. In this mini-episode, we talk about Hendricks' advice to woo our creativity like a beloved and to ask ourselves the question, do you appreciate your creativity? Learn more here.

One of the highlights of this past year for me was seeing the Nick Cave exhibition at the Guggenheim, especially his Sound Suits. In this mini episode, we talk about why he makes them, and how his work can inspire all of us in 2024. Check out his work here and here! And Happy New Year everybody!

Our holiday special! A story I crafted for a small town Christmas special makes it to The Moth Radio Hour and I'm reminded of how we never know how our creative ideas will grow. Plus, check out rock star choral director Jody Simpson.

A glaring mistake reminds me to slow down, pay attention, and notice my surroundings, because those details inform my art. I also take cues from several of Season Two's guests. Check them out: Steve Young Shannon Cason David Crabb

In the first of our mini episodes, we talk about the benefits of making our work space hospitable, continuing a daily practice, and how art brings us both hope and sanity. Check out this book: Art is the Highest Form of Hope, Phaidon Editors And order it from our sponsor, Interabang Books!

In the bonus episode, we recap Season 10 and all the traits necessary to sustain a creative life. We’ll also report on an amazing opportunity that opened up for one of our guests because they were on the show! And we’ll announce a new project and give you a sneak peak into Season 3 as well. Go to triciaroseburt.com and give us feedback on Season 2, thoughts about Season 3, and download your No Time to be Timid manifesto. And make sure to support our fabulous sponsor, interabangbooks.com

In this episode, we talk to Trisha about her incredible journey from poverty in Alabama to life as a runway model, artist, storyteller, and now executive producer of the upcoming film "Miss Macy," which is based on a story she told on The Moth stage. There are few people as inspirational as Trisha, so get ready for an incredible shot of creative courage (and some drambuie, too!) Hear Trisha's story about Miss Macy. Check out Trisha's website. Follow her on social media @trishamitchellcoburn. Learn more about Jean Smart, who'll be playing Miss Macy in the movie. AoKcF3mpklGnCTLDnEPJ And toast Miss Macy with some drambuie!

In this episode, we talk with author and memoir coach Marion Roach Smith about knowing your genre, being hospitable to yourself and your work, and actually doing the work instead of just talking about it. Also, the importance of required reading! Whatever your medium, Marion’s thoughts on the creative process and what it takes to sustain a creative life will no doubt help you with your own practice. Check out these resources: Marion's website, where you'll find links to her podcast, Qwerty; her blog; her fabulous book, The Memoir Project and other works; and class offerings. Writers and books mentioned during the show (don't forget to buy your books online at Interabang Books!): Colson Whitehead James McBride Seth Godin A lovely interview with Bonnie Garmus, the author of Lessons in Chemistry Caroline Knapp, author of Drinking: A Love Story Steven Pressfield, The War of Art Here's the trailer for Barbie And listen to her new song, The Clearing, performed by Rusty Gear

Check out Steve's work and projects at steveyoungworld.com. Read his book "Everything's Coming Up Profits" View the Bathtubs Over Broadway trailer! Learn more about these other artists: Dava Whisenant Hank Beebe Steve and Dava's two short films are still on the festival circuit, but check out these behind-the-scenes videos: Photo Op Brief Survey See Celibrigum photos! Listen to the great song "Take That Step." And check out the Bathtubs Over Broadway soundtrack!

David Crabb is one of the most talented people I know. He's a host and storyteller for both Risk and The Moth; he’s the writer and star of his acclaimed one-man show, Bad Kid, about growing up Goth and gay in Texas, which is also a best-selling memoir; and he’s currently a member of The Groundling’s, one of America’s premier improv and sketch comedy troupes based in LA. In our conversation, David talks about how and why he makes such hilarious -- and compelling -- art. Check out David's website! Watch the Bad Kid Trailer Buy Bad Kid the book; buy it at Interabang John Casablanca School of Modeling and Acting David Crabb's YouTube channel featuring: The Groundlings Cranbrook Academy of Art Axis Theater Company Risk The Moth

This week we're doing something a little different. I'm the guest (your host, Tricia Rose Burt) with some thoughts on the trait that helps sustain my creative life and a story about the importance of having a tribe. Also from this episode: The Practice, by Seth Godin From Cradle to Stage: Stories from the Mothers Who Rocked and Raised Rock Stars, by Virginia Hanlon Grohl Mark McGuinness, poet and creative coach, featured in Season 1, Episode 4 The Moth Interabang Books Cranberry Meadow Farm Inn No Time to be Timid retreat

Episode Six with Deejay Lucy Wrubel -- You Gotta Have Passion Lucy Wrubel is no ordinary deejay. What sets her apart -- other than her amazing costumes and incredible energy -- is her deep love and vast knowledge of music. Join us as we talk about how to lie your way into a career, the benefit of taking creative chances, and the thrill of Blake Shelton mixing you a pink cocktail at his wedding reception. Check out Lucy and her work here. Follow her on instagram @lucywrubel. Listen to her Spotify playlist "This". And don't forget her podcast "Such a Good Song." Interested in becoming a deejay? Serato software And here's a playlist from Episode 6! Brickhouse by the Commodores Rosalita by Bruce Springsteen Love Theme from Cinema Paradiso Gimme Gimme Gimme by ABBA September by Earth, Wind & Fire