The Business of Art

Episode 7: Maggie Bavolack

There's nothing like having one of your best friends on to make for a smooth, easy conversation. 
And wouldn't you know it, Maggie Bavolack spares no expense when it comes to dishing out the details of her time working for Radio Disney, what it was like being at the beginning of a Theatre start-up (that eventually became a crowd and critic-pleaser), and the importance of knowing WHY you do what you do, instead of always focusing on the WHAT. 

Episode 6: Juliette Oliva

Juliette is the sun...of Pixelstrike Creative, a Branding and Digital Media company creating beautiful logos and websites, and helping bring out the best in every company.
We discuss the difference between Art and Design, what it's like running a business with a business partner, and all of Juliette's many other creative skills.

Episode 5: Austin Lewis

Austin Lewis is the first fellow filmmaker to be on the pod! 
Austin has an MFA in Filmmaking from Maryland Institute College of Art, he's already completed TWO feature films, and he's just getting started. 
Hear about film festival culture, laurel farms, and Austin's journey through the independent filmmaking world.

Episode 4: Jim Ivins

Is it redundant to say nostalgia is back? For Jim Ivins, it doesn't matter, because his nostalgia rock band The Fan is crushing it either way. J
im is a songwriter, producer, session musician and vocalist. He's worked in some of the most successful studios and played on the some of the biggest stages in Nashville, and now he's bringing his tremendous talent back home to Richmond.
Jim was also a part of the first American band to play in Sudan...on Episode 4, Jim regales us with this incredible story and a lot more.

Episode 3: Laine Satterfield

Laine is an artist, educator, and most importantly, a long time friend. We discuss the ways Cadence Theatre has made an impact on the Richmond Community, Laine's journey from Ballet Dancer to Theatre Artist and Educator, and ideas for how theaters can continue to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

Episode 2: Nathaniel Shaw

Nathaniel's journey to Producing Artistic Director for The Firehouse Theatre has been exciting, but not without its ups and downs. Nathaniel discusses what it's like running a non-profit theatre - past, present, and future.

Episode 1: Ali Foley Shenk

Ali is more than a triple threat - she can basically play any instrument you put in front of her. The crazy thing is: prior to the age of 30, she had only ever played one.