Often times, the voices of the more established and "successful" are the most pronounced. Though these artists provide equally profound wisdom, I am often curious to hear from those that are just starting out or are dabbling in something new. The insight informed by this fresh stroke of bravery or precarious first step inspires me in more ways than one can imagine. The act of learning from others has morphed The Budding Artist Podcast into much more than what it began as.

In the very, very first episode of The Budding Artist Podcast, Sarah has the honor of sitting down with Ashlie Tran of Happimood Studios as she recounts her affinity for art at a young age to exploring different mediums of expression in adulthood. Prior to discovering the entire quote, the two grapple with the idea of being a jack of all trades, but master of none.

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one." - William Shakespeare

In this episode of The Budding Artist Podcast, Sarah and her acting bud, Jasmine Kim, walk down memory lane from childhood fears and misconceptions to full-circle moments in adulthood. Are our dreams truly on the other side of our fear of failure?

The man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves the destination. - Lao Tzu

In this beautiful episode of The Budding Artist Podcast, Sarah and her creative bud, Nikki Lopez, escape into Nikki's fantastical, creative worlds and discover the art of cringe.

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.” - Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre

Yes, it's been almost 4 months. This episode of The Budding Artist Podcast is not a regular installment. A more stream of consciousness episode exploring Sarah's break and the breakthroughs that occurred during that time period. Some exciting ch-ch-ch-changes to come!

"In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired." - Unknown Author

“At the end of the day, the reality is we're all losers, and we're all uncoordinated. We're the worst of all of the animals on earth, and there's something quite endearing about that.” - Taika Waititi

New series alert! In this episode of The Budding Artist Podcast, Sarah studies a short. The very first short under the microscope is Two Cars, One Night written and directed by Taika Waititi. Sarah shares her discoveries and revelations through the research of the short film along with any resources garnered.