Posts by Self-Employed Happy Hour

Eric and Peri talk about moving past grief and blamestorming after the election, and how progressives can build upon the momentum that was generated by Bernie Sanders and others to fight back against the “machine” politics that dominate both major parties.

Peri interviews Collin Troy, a.k.a. Eph Sharpe, known to hip hop fans for his work with 2bers, but who also has a crap-ton of other creative ventures on his plate, including a new solo music project called Factory on Fire.

Peri interviews glitter-dusted musician and practicing Buddhist Little Bobby Tucker, and conceptual artist Jessamyn Lovell about her new work in progress, The P.I. Project.

Peri Pakroo returns to the dining room podcasting studio with more tales from the self-employed front, including interviews with social media strategist Roxanne Blair, and gallery owner Nancy Zastudil.

We talked with folks from arts incubator KIIC and microlender The Loan Fund about the resources they offer to creatives of all kinds—not just dancers.

On the eve of the 13th annual SWGLFF, Roberto joins us in the Pyragraph Studio for our first Self-Employed Happy Hour of the Fall 2015 season!

Just in time for summer vacay, we wrap our second season by inviting all our guests from this season (plus a few more) and popping open the bubbly.

We were thrilled to talk with them about these interesting angles and connections between creativity, community, wellness, food, art, family and culture.

As Director of Programs for the business accelerator Creative Startups, Roxanne Blair is in the thick of economic development for creative industries.

Comedy lovers in Albuquerque may know him as their favorite and funniest baby in diapers, but Rusty Rutherford has a few other acts up his sleeve.

Lori joins us to talk about getting started in graphic design, getting and keeping clients, dealing with software and technology, and a whole lot more.

Self-employed pundits Josh Stuyvesant and Jeremy Kinter have one of their famous late-night ramblings and managed to record it for Self-Employed Happy Hour.

Skye and guests join us to chat about how Tractor supports the art scene, why craft brewing is so hot in NM, and what it takes to get into the brewing biz.

We had a great talk about the unique ways that women approach creative pursuits, how to build professional opportunities for creative women (and men) in New Mexico, and how to celebrate and support creative women year-round.

Besides sharing the insanity of their recent TV appearance in Tokyo, Wes and Joy chat about their 505 Faces project, going viral with his invisible tape series, and what it means to pay your dues as a freelancer.

Yesterday we were thrilled to welcome Ashlee Renz-Hotz to the podcast, and chat with her about acting, screenwriting, living all over the world, and more.