This week's episode is part two of my conversation with artist Kimmy Quillin. In this second half of our nearly-three-hour Zoom conversation, we talk more about her process—how she creates conditions for creativity, incorporating chance in her work, and what she calls intentional chaos. We end the episode with questions I gathered from a bunch of our mutual friends to ask her.

Derick Melander is a sculptor who creates clothing sculptures that explore the intersection between global consumerism and the intimate relationship we have with what we wear. We met at a record club on my dear friend Sacha's roof in the East Village. Our conversation covers his work, creative habits, navigating change, the power of the neighborhood, and much more.

I met Mira speaking on a panel a few months ago in NYC. She's a Brooklyn-based tattoo artist best known on Instagram as GirlKnewYork. Her work has been featured in Elle, Allue and Nylon, and she's tattooed some of the most influential people we know. I loved this conversation that covered creativity, new york, social media, friendship, confidence, being a mom, and tattoos.

I really loved this conversation with the founders of Of/a Kind Erica and Claire. They were so lovely! I never wanted the interview to end. They talk about their friendship, starting their company of a kind and how they keep their friendship alive while being co-founders. They give great advice on adult friendship, management, and even the best natural mascara and baby gifts for new moms.

London Kaye is a street artist based in LA. Her unique use of crochet to create art pieces made entirely of yarn has brought smiles to communities around the world and has allowed London to create a creative handmade business. She's been featured everywhere from the NYT to NBC to billboards in Times Square. We talk about how she went from working retail to crafting her creative career.

Jessica’s personal essays and narrative journalism have appeared in the New York Times’ Modern Love column, Self Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue & Time Magazine among many others. She is the author of the forthcoming memoir: If You Loved Me You Would Know. We talked about where she got her confidence, the nurturing habits she lives by & how motherhood changed her into a more productive writer.

I felt better after recording this conversation with my two talented guests and I hope you feel better listening. Today’s guests are director Kristin Hanggi and writer and actress Maddie Corman. Not only has their work has be meaningful to me, but I just really like them both so much as people.

LUICE FINK ON GETTING PAID WHAT YOU’RE WORTH, WHY SOCIAL MEDIA IS GREAT + FINDING YOUR CAREER PATH

I’d been watching Lucie’s videos for years but when a friend sent her video called 5 Days of Journaling I knew I had to have her on the podcast. When I started exploring her work more I was impressed by her creativity & the broad spectrum of topics she explored. We get into why it’s important to take time to think about money, why social media isn’t all bad & the role it plays in our lives.

DANNY KORNFELD ON RENT, ACTING, BEING YOURSELF & GIVING INTO LOVE OR LIVING IN FEAR…

Danny Kornfeld is an actor & his staring role in Rent comes after extensive performance experience, studying theater at Syracuse University. It was incredible to hear about what led Danny to this role as well as the effect art has had on his life & how the role has inspired him to be more himself in real life. He is so thoughtful around his approach to his work & what it brings to the world.

KATY WRIGHT ON FRIENDSHIP, STYLE, GROWTH, MOVES + I’M TAKING A LEAP

This conversation covers navigating female friendships. We chat about sticking with eachother through moves, careers, & life changes. Katy’s a stylist who spent time working at Vogue & assisting some of the top stylists in NYC. Katy is one of the most adventurous people I know so we discuss risk taking, her extensive travels, moving around & navigating change in your twenties.

ANDRÉE VERMEULEN ON CREATIVITY, INTUITIVE EATING, RELATIONSHIPS + MORE

As I say in the episode, her Instagram really hits all the notes for me–cute dog, interesting career (she’s an actress and comedian), great healthy food (she’s a plantbased intuitive eater), and most importantly she’s hilarious. This conversation is long and tangential just the way I like it. We naturally fell into talking about intuitive eating, owning a pet, relationships, & spiritual growth.

SAM ZABELL ON SIDE HUSTLES, PODCASTING, ADULTHOOD & MORE!

Sam moved to New York City to pursue a career in magazine writing after studying journalism at Northwestern. She found herself writing for Real Simple Magazine, she also hosting their podcast Adulthood Made Easy. We talk about podcasting, life in your 20s, relationships, body image, side hustles, living in New York and so much more.

RUBY WARRINGTON OF THE NUMINOUS ON SPIRITUAL ACTIVISM, ASTROLOGY, LOVE, JOURNALISM, BODY IMAGE, STYLE + MORE

In this week's episode, Ruby tells us stories of her life in London as a fashion & lifestyle journalist, spews fascinating spiritual and astrology facts, antidotes of falling in love and moving to New York City, and starting her online magazine The Numinous. We also talked about her eating disorder recovery and how she met and fell in love with her husband.

MADI MURPHY AND BRET CARETSKY OF THE END BROOKLYN ON UNICORN LATTES & OTHER HIGH VIBE FOODS, SOCIAL MEDIA, PLEASURE VS. PRESSURE AND MORE!

We recorded this episode live at The End, a cafe in Brooklyn that is home to the unicorn latte & many other magical plant alchemy drinks. It’s such a special place. I discovered this cafe before moving to NY & then met the owners & this week’s guests Bret & Madi after moving. They are two of the most lovely people I’ve ever met and their businesses reflect the positive energy each of them radiate.

ANJIE CHO GIVES MY NYC APARTMENT A FENG SHUI MAKEOVER

Anjie had the amazing idea of recording our consultation to share on the podcast. I thought this would be a great way for you to get feng shui tips too. In this episode you will hear Anjie give me advice on the best way to lay out the room and what elements I should have to cultivate good energy that aligns with this new stage of life.

MY FAVS / GRATITUDES NO. 014 – JUNE 2017 FAVORITES

Today is another favorites / gratitudes / things I’m loving episode. I really enjoy doing these because it gives me a chance to reflect on things I’m enjoying and share them with you. And if you aren’t already a member of the Podcast Listener group on Facebook it’s a great place to continue the conversation by telling me what you are grateful for right now so I can explore new things as well.

PHOEBE LAPINE ON THE WELLNESS PROJECT, HEALTH VS. HEDONISM, HASHIMOTO’S THYROIDITIS, ONLY CHILDISMS, COOKING + MORE!

Phoebe recently wrote her second book book, The Wellness Project, which highlights so much of what I have been trying to integrate into my life over the past few years: balancing healthy habits with enjoyment of life (or as Phoebe describes it health vs. hedonism). We talk about being ambitious + letting things happen without pushing and about following your passion even when the path is unclear.

CHEF CHRIS ZABITA FROM SOCIETY CAFE IN NEW YORK ON FARMERS MARKETS, CREATIVE COOKING, PICKY GUESTS, EXPERIMENTING WITH FOOD + MORE

My boyfriend and I spoke in person with executive chef Chris Zabita at his NYC market to table restaurant Society Cafe a couple weeks ago. We talked about everything from picky eaters to cooking for yourself as a chef to the competitive nature of the restaurant industry. Chris gave us a look into what it is like to be a chef, how he feels about popular foodie trends, and much more.

GALIA BARKOL ON FILMMAKING, EXPLORING OUR BEING, COLLECTIVE EXPERIENCES, INSPIRING FILMS AND MORE!

Galia and I explore body image both generally and in her industry as she shares in such a beautiful way her deep connection and exploration into her body and self and how this has carried her to where she is today. Then at the end of the episode, I have a quick conversation with Dr. Erin Stokes. She talks about her journey to falling into a career she loves and why she is so passionate about it.

ANULA MALBERG OF SIXTH STREET PILATES ON THE POTATO METHOD, IMPOSTOR SYNDROME, RETHINKING ‘BODY DIVERSITY’ AND MORE!

I stumbled upon Six Street Pilates and discovered the very cool owner Anula. From her style, to her philosophy & teaching I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast. We discuss community, being ‘familiar strangers,’ in-person connections, the Potato Method, what pilates is & it’s history, the combination of pilates & art, the problem with the term ‘body diversity,’ and so much more.

CHERYL MILLER HOUSER ON PERSONAL GROWTH, TAKING RISKS, FILM MAKING, ENTREPRENEURSHIP + MORE

Cheryl’s film Generation Start-up (available on Netflix) follows 6 young fellows starting business in Detroit. I not only loved her film but I loved Cheryl and was fascinated to learn more about her, her career path and any wisdom I got learn from her. In our conversation we discussed mentoring relationships, entrepreneurship, why we should do things outside our comfort zone, & personal growth.

DIVYA ALTER LIVE AT DIVYA’S KITCHEN ON AYURVEDA, FOOD AS MEDICINE, COMFY CHAIRS + MORE

Divya’s Kitchen is an ayruvedic restaurant that I love. This episode is a live conversation with co-owner and chef Divya recorded with an audience before we all had the most lovely brunch of lentil flour waffles and warming teas. We discussed the 5 elements in the world and how they manifest in our body, the importance of fresh food, and why Ayurveda avoids using garlic and onions and nightshades.

WHITNEY TINGLE AND DANIELLE DUBOISE OF SAKARA LIFE ON FRIENDSHIP, BUSINESS & COOKING FROM SCRATCH + MORE

I read Sakara Life's online magazine and loved their branding but it wasn’t until I moved to NYC when I finally tried their delicious food. Turns out the founders are just lovely! We discuss access to healthy food, living a healthy life – the why, what Sakara means, starting a business from scratch, being busy vs. being efficient, what it’s like to work with your best friend and so much more.

DEENIE HARTZOG-MISLOCK [SEASON FINALE] ON CAREER CHANGES, FREELANCING, SELF-CARE, LOVE & MARRIAGE, BODY IMAGE + MORE!

Deenie tells us about how she moved to NYC to be a dancer & ended up with a career as a copy director & essayist. She’s worked for Vogue, written for Refinery 29, and been featured in the New York Time’s Modern Love column. Our conversation covers the uncertainty that comes with freelancing, relationships, marriage, and how she knew her husband was the one.

ADAM J KURTZ ON COMMUNITY, ART, MARRIAGE, SOCIAL MEDIA, SELF-HELP, NEW YORK AND MORE

Adam's work is is honest, useful, & unique but relatable. When I met him to record this episode at his Brooklyn apartment, I was delighted to find out he was as great IRL as he seems on the internet. In this conversation we spoke about social media, moving to NYC, his career of both full time & freelance work, community, art, being yourself in your work, marriage, success, self-help, & more.

CAMILLA RUTH MARCUS FOUNDER OF WESTBOURNE ON FOOD AS AN EXPERIENCE, COMMUNITY, ANGEL INVESTING, LOVE LANGUAGES AND MORE

Camilla inspires me in so many ways from her aesthetic and taste to her philosophy of entrepreneurship and community to investing, and of course in food. We talk about her education & career path, food as an experience, modern philanthropy models, how the restaurant industry can open doors for anyone, opening a restaurant, work/life balance. and angel investing.

JENNA WEISS-BERMAN OF PINEAPPLE STREET MEDIA ON ALL THINGS PODCASTING, CULTURAL/MEDIA CRITICISM, THE VALUE OF INTERNSHIPS, PARENTING, AND MORE!

In this episode, we talk about risks of entrepreneurship, following your dreams…while also being realistic, criticism and how to use it beneficially, parenting, and of course podcasting, since she’s one of the greatest audio producers and storytellers of our time. Her company has produced podcasts with Hillary Clinton’s campaign and the New York Times.

DANA COWIN ON UGLY FOOD, EVOLUTION OF FOOD CULTURE, CAREER TRANSITIONS, POWER OF STORY, FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS, AND MORE!

As editor in chief of Food & Wine Magazine for 21 years, a judge on Top Chef, a cookbook author, the host of the podcast Speaking Broadly, a chief creative officer at Dig Inn, just to name a few–on paper she’s clearly extremely accomplished. In person, she far exceeded her impressive resume she was present, welcoming, inspirational, wise, & warm when I visited her Manhattan apartment to record.

KAYLEEN SCHAEFER ON FEMALE FRIENDSHIP, A CAREER AS A WRITER, CREATIVITY AND MORE

Rarely have I rationed a book—savoring every last chapter and not wanting it end. With today’s guest Kayleen Schaefer’s book Text Me When You Get Home I clung to every last line, not wanting it to end much like a good conversation with a best friend. I loved every ounce, from Kayleen’s vulnerability telling her experience, to her thorough historical research, to her pop culture analysis.

LISA SPIEGEL ON ANXIETY, THERAPY, MOTHERHOOD, CREATIVITY, SLOWING DOWN + MORE!

I met today’s guest therapist and co-founder of Soho Parenting Lisa Spiegel at an event she led The Wing. It was the day before I was leaving for a work trip and I felt overwhelmed and incredibly anxious when I noticed a room full of overwhelmed women just like me packed into the space to listen to Lisa speak about anxiety, tools to help manage it, and ways to prevent it.

HOSPITALITY, CANCER, BODIES, THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY, & HEALING WITH LAURA WAGSTAFF

Laura is a host through and through. I loved learning about the hospitality industry, how she navigated a having rare cancer in the prime of her career, her experience with the medical industry, and how she used her cancer as a learning opportunity to discovering food as medicine, shifting her perspective on death, intuition, and listening to her body.

HISTORY, VINTAGE FASHION, TRENDS, FINDING A CREATIVE CAREER & YOURSELF WITH LAURA MCLAWS HELMS FASHION AND CULTURAL HISTORIAN

In this week’s episode we tell Laura McLaws Helms' full story of how she moved to New York from London to study photography and how she ended up in the career she’s in now. We talk about fashion trends, vintage shopping and personal style tips. We got into becoming a personal brand, podcasting vs. writing, authenticity in the age of social media, body image, and much more.

SEPTEMBER FAVORITES UPDATE: FILMS, TV, FOOD, ANXIETY, FOOD, SKIN, HAIR, DETROIT ETC

An update from your host, me Katie Dalebout. + all of the things that are bringing me joy right now. From my favorite TV show (dawson's creek), to my current favorite podcasts, to what I've been reading lately.

Jamie Graber of Gingersnap Organic on Balanced Eating, Balanced Love, and Balanced Life

I met Jamie Gabor a couple years ago and will never forget her warmth in person. On that trip I wandered into her cafe Gingersnap to see what all the hype was about and it did not disappoint. We talk a lot about body image and Jamie's food issues when she was younger in contrast with her healthy relationship with food and her body now after marrying a chef and owning an organic cafe.

AURAS, COLOR, SPIRITS, AYAHUASCA, MOTHERHOOD, FEMININE/ MASCULINE ENERGY IN BUSINESS + MORE DEBORAH HANEKAMP AKA MAMA MEDICINE

Mama Medicine is a beautiful space in NYC owned by shaman and healer Deborah Hanekamp. It wasn’t until I experienced one of her medicine readings that I fully understood her magic. Deborah is yes a talented healer with a beautiful aesthetic, but also a funny, grounded, extremely smart business woman, mother, and friend. I loved getting to hear her full, long story in this episode.

CORPORATE TO FREELANCE, STRICT PARENTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, MENTAL HEALTH, HEALING ARTS, QIGONG + MORE WITH SEHER SIKANDAR

Seher grew up in Pakistani immigrant family in the Bay area, then attended business school. She attempted a traditional corporate job, but ultimately followed her passion to becoming a photographer. Now she views herself as an inter-disciplinarian; which we get into in this episode. We talk about leaving her corporate job, her transition to photography and her strict upbringing.

Illustrator Mari Andrew and I met serendipitously in January. I told her how much her work meant to me and she agreed to do the podcast. In this conversation, we covered “rejection as protection”, her creative routines, money in NYC, feeling vulnerable and raw during breakups, transitions, her specific way of practicing gratitude, and her useful body image advice.

Rachelle and I met in her cafe, Supernatural, last year. We covered her path to herbalism, her thoughts on kava, current wellness trends and dangers with that, her style (which I love), anxiety + herbs that help it, body image, heartbreak (and the herbs that can help), and at the end we talk about a productivity tip that’s been extremely useful to me in the past few weeks since the episode.

I met Robyn when she read from her project Friends With Secrets at previous guest Marlee Grace‘s book signing last month. I fell in love with her raw vulnerability and her cool projects. We recorded this conversation in my bedroom and covered everything from writing to sobriety to film.

When I met Human Design reader Erin Claire Jones I was so taken by her approach I knew I wanted to have her on the podcast. She’s one of the most magnetic people I’ve ever met. It was clear I wasn’t alone since we recorded this episode live at The Assemblage in NYC.

Katie reads an article written for the print edition of The Fullest magazine on addiction - how she experienced her first hangover at age 27 and learned about the different ways self care means to her.