Episode 55, ACT 1: Shanna Melton - Calling In Your 'Why'

Teaching Artistry with Courtney J. Boddie

Greetings, TA PODience! We’ve got a brand new two-episode arc for you! Act 1 of Episode 55: “Calling in Your ‘Why’,” features an introspective chat between Courtney and Shanna Melton, a poet and visual artist. Courtney’s conversation with Shanna, who believes in the power of being selective about where, when and how we leave our artistic imprints and energy in the world, is a thoughtful one. Their conversation runs the gamut concerning pathways to discussing the impact of the arts. Some of the rich ideas discussed in this episode are: what it means to create art that holds true meaning and placing that art in spaces that have impact; the realization that the art we create can and should be for others to consume and appreciate; the positive, healing nature of art; and the ways through which we grieve. So, how do we get from point A to point Z? You’ll have to listen, learn and reflect on that!