Molly Crabapple’s Drawing Blood
NYC-based artist and writer, Molly Crabapple, opens up about what sparked her decision to write her memoir, Drawing Blood, her biggest challenge throughout the process, and what she’s up to next.
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Deb Perelman
New York City-based writer and cook, Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen, talks about finding unexpected success in the world of food blogging, harmonizing marriage and motherhood with her career, and using self-doubt as a catalyst.
Jim Riswold
Jim Riswold, Portland-based artist, writer, and former creative director for Wieden+Kennedy, talks about creating some of the most iconic advertisements of the 20th Century, how appropriating culture leads to innovation, and why we should all aim to make “glorious mistakes.”
Dessa
Minneapolis-based rapper and writer, Dessa, describes how poetry led her into the world of hip-hop, how she faces the imaginary critics in her head, and the positive creative culture she found with the indie hip-hop group, Doomtree.
Becky Simpson
Austin-based designer, illustrator, and writer, Becky Simpson, talks to us about making the leap to freelancing, what she’s learned about celebrating process, and the most important part of any project: getting started.
Josh Clark & Chuck Bryant
Josh Clark and Charles W. “Chuck” Bryant, hosts of the award-winning podcast, Stuff You Should Know, reflect on starting careers in an industry that didn’t exist, why not being an expert can be a good thing, and how their shared love of learning has cultivated one of the most beloved shows on iTunes.
Casey & Steven of Spruceton Inn
During the last weekend in January, we left the city and headed north for a weekend away. Our destination: the much talked about Spruceton Inn, formerly owned by the Schwarzenegger family and more recently renovated by Casey Scieszka and Steven Weinberg, who have transformed the space into a mecca for those wanting to relax among the beautiful scenery of West Kill, New York. We talked with the couple about life before Spruceton Inn, the biggest challenges and rewards of renovating and opening the Catskills bed & bar, and their advice to anyone who has a big dream and is contemplating the next step.
Grace Bonney
Grace Bonney, New York-based designer, entrepreneur, and writer, chronicles the humble beginnings of Design*Sponge, finding stability in an ever-changing profession, and the importance of focusing on what truly matters in her life.
Maira Kalman
Maira Kalman, NYC-based artist, author, designer, and illustrator, on the path that led her from Tel Aviv to New York, what she learned from her late husband and creative partner, Tibor Kalman, and the joy in weaving the things she loves into her work.
Tavi Gevinson
Tavi Gevinson, NYC-based actress, editor, and writer, on creating a safe space for teenage girls via Rookie, what’s next after high school, and why, ultimately, her first impulse is to shut up and get to work.
