• #187: "The Mother Artist" with Catherine Ricketts

  • Jul 26 2024
  • Length: 34 mins
  • Podcast

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#187: "The Mother Artist" with Catherine Ricketts

  • Summary

  • Catherine Ricketts, essayist, songwriter, writing instructor, and author of The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity, is my guest today.

    We talk about:

    • The historical underrepresentation of mothers in the art world and the societal factors contributing to this.

    • The tension between caring for children and dedicating time to creative work.

    • The importance of support systems, self-belief, and a sense of purpose for mothers.

    • The value of art created by mothers and how we can all support all caregivers in their creative pursuits.

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    Catherinedanaricketts.com

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