Creative Pep Talk

166 - It's Never Too Late with Lisa Congdon

Jan 16, 2018

Lisa Congdon, a fine artist, illustrator, and author, joins the podcast to talk about her book 'A Glorious Freedom' and challenging societal norms of aging. They discuss the perceptions of aging in men and women, taking risks and pursuing dreams at any age, and embracing the messy parts of the creative process. They also explore pursuing dreams later in life and the power of asking important questions to overcome obstacles.

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Lisa Congdon

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Lisa Congdon's book 'A Glorious Freedom' explores the stories of older women leading extraordinary lives, challenging negative perceptions surrounding aging.

Lisa Congdon emphasizes the importance of curiosity, research, goal-setting, and perseverance in achieving one's dreams.

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In this podcast episode, Lisa Congdon returns as a guest and Andy J. Pizza interviews her about her new book, 'A Glorious Freedom', which explores the stories and experiences of older women leading extraordinary lives. Lisa shares her own journey of becoming an artist later in life and discusses the misconceptions and negative perceptions surrounding aging, particularly for women. She highlights the importance of challenging these beliefs and pursuing dreams at any age. The conversation delves into the struggles and fears that come with reinventing oneself and offers advice on embracing discomfort, taking risks, and finding fulfillment in personal and creative pursuits. Lisa also emphasizes the power of curiosity, research, goal-setting, and perseverance in achieving one's dreams. Overall, the episode inspires listeners to question their own limitations, find their unique paths, and live with purpose and passion.

Introduction

6min

Challenging the Negative Perception of Aging and Redefining Success

5min

The Perceptions of Aging in Men and Women

17min

Taking Risks and Pursuing Dreams at Any Age

13min

Taking Action and Finding Satisfaction in Making

2min

Embracing the Messy and Challenging Parts of the Creative Process

19min

Pursuing Dreams Later in Life and Overcoming Self-Doubt

2min

The Power of Asking Important Questions and Overcoming Obstacles

4min

Buy “A Glorious Freedom”

https://www.amazon.com/Glorious-Freedom-Older-Leading-Extraordinary/dp/1452156204/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1504668913&sr=8-1&keywords=a+glorious+freedom&linkCode=sl1&tag=wwwlisacongdo-20&linkId=e8700fa5120b3a416c8b324d85cda874

http://lisacongdon.com/

Fine artist, illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful paintings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including MoMA, REI, Harvard University, Martha Stewart Living, Chronicle Books, and Random House Publishing, among many others. She is the author of seven books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist, and illustrated books The Joy of Swimming, Fortune Favors the Brave, Whatever You Are, Be a Good One, Twenty Ways to Draw a Tulip and A Collection a Day. Her latest book, A Glorious Freedom: Older Women Leading Extraordinary Lives, was released by Chronicle Books in October 2017. She was named one of 40 Women Over 40 to Watch in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 Women Who Will Change the Way you See the World. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

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Thanks to Alex Sugg for editing and the podcast!

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