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S7 Ep 5: Bare Minimum Baddies: Art, Activism, and Staying Sane with Stephanie Graham

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On today’s episode I am joined by the dynamic, multidisciplinary artist Stephanie Graham. She wears many creative hats including being an art director, owner and creator of Graham Cracker Pin Company, and a podcaster. Shout out to her podcast Nosey AF! Stephanie’s journey has been nothing short of a series of creative pivots, and together we dive into what it means to keep moving through career changes, industry strikes, and personal evolution while navigating the ever-shifting landscape of the creative world.

We chat honestly about the reality of sustaining an artistic career—balancing bills, burnout, multiple streams of income, and the pressures (and joys) of being now being self declared “bare minimum baddies.” This episode is filled with practical wisdom on building community, nurturing meaningful relationships, networking (or as Stephanie likes to say, “kicking it”), and honoring your creative practice, even when the world feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re an artist in transition, or just looking for inspiration to keep creating amidst the chaos, this conversation is your reminder that it’s okay to rest, to set boundaries, and to play—sometimes just for yourself. If you are feeling the weight of the world right now, tune in and get ready to laugh, reflect, and be encouraged to support your art, your community, and yourself—#bareminimumbaddiestyle.

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Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey

Editor: Kieran Niemand

Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey

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Bare Minimum Baddies, The Artist Pivot Podcast, Pivoting artist, career transitions, nurturing community, rest, self-care, playfulness, creativity, arts podcast, ayana major bey, stephanie graham, inspiration, arts community, artist help, nosey af, staying sane, entertainment industry, navigating an artistic career, black women in entertainment

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On today’s episode I am joined by the dynamic, multidisciplinary artist Stephanie Graham. She wears many creative hats including being an art director, owner and creator of Graham Cracker Pin Company, and a podcaster. Shout out to her podcast Nosey AF! Stephanie’s journey has been nothing short of a series of creative pivots, and together we dive into what it means to keep moving through career changes, industry strikes, and personal evolution while navigating the ever-shifting landscape of the creative world.

We chat honestly about the reality of sustaining an artistic career—balancing bills, burnout, multiple streams of income, and the pressures (and joys) of being now being self declared “bare minimum baddies.” This episode is filled with practical wisdom on building community, nurturing meaningful relationships, networking (or as Stephanie likes to say, “kicking it”), and honoring your creative practice, even when the world feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re an artist in transition, or just looking for inspiration to keep creating amidst the chaos, this conversation is your reminder that it’s okay to rest, to set boundaries, and to play—sometimes just for yourself. If you are feeling the weight of the world right now, tune in and get ready to laugh, reflect, and be encouraged to support your art, your community, and yourself—#bareminimumbaddiestyle.

Podcast Instagram

Podcast Patreon

Podcast Merch

Podcast Youtube Channel

Podcast Buy Me a Coffee

Get in touch:

Stephanie Graham

Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

Ayana Major Bey

Website

Instagram

Show Sponsors:

WeAudition: Get 25% off your membership when you use the code PIVOT, join at https://www.weaudition.com/

Host & Exec. Producer: Ayana Major Bey

Editor: Kieran Niemand

Theme Song: Lyrics co-written by Ayana Major Bey and Melissa Victor, with performance by Ayana Major Bey

Part of the Atabey & Co Network

Bare Minimum Baddies, The Artist Pivot Podcast, Pivoting artist, career transitions, nurturing community, rest, self-care, playfulness, creativity, arts podcast, ayana major bey, stephanie graham, inspiration, arts community, artist help, nosey af, staying sane, entertainment industry, navigating an artistic career, black women in entertainment

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