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Making It Up Podcast

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

Filomena Jack of Filomena Jack Studio and Coach Filomena chats with fun and interesting folks about art, mental health, small businesses, life journeys, and making it all work. Join the convo!
How do you get from A to B? Let’s make it up together!

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EP 46 Queen Bee Mobile Bike Mechanic Tara Escudero!

March 28, 2023 14:38 - 53 minutes - 97.8 MB

Join Filomena of Filomena Jack Studio and Tara Escudero of Queen Been Mobile Bike Repair in a wandering discussion about bike maintenance and the biking lifestyle. We also chat about educational options, volunteering at Elmira Community Cycle, dogs (Dulcie makes a special appearance), other podcasts, and more.  More about Tara: IG @QueenBeeBike email: [email protected] website: www.QueenBeeBike.com  Check out Elmira Community Cycle IG @ElmiraBikes Chat withFilomena! :  www.Fil...

EP 45 Chatting with Artist Andy Finkle

December 30, 2022 12:33 - 48 minutes - 87.5 MB

Filomena sits with Ithaca NY based artist Andy Finkle. Andy paints, creates, entertains, and is an all around swell fella! Join the convo! More about Andy: @finkled on IG  @e.l.show on IG E.L. Show on YouTube More about Filomena: Www.FilomenaJackStudio.com Filomena on YouTube Join the Patreon party! https://www.patreon.com/FilomenaJackStudio Art supply wish list 🧑‍🎨💕 https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/JME7UQXZGTY5?ref_=wl_share Buy me a coffee https://www.buymeacof...

EP 44 Actor + Director Christopher Allen Yerkes!

November 30, 2022 13:17 - 40 minutes - 73.2 MB

Join Filomena and her buddy Christopher Allen Yerkes in a conversation about film production, books (of course!), gritty + cute art, and more! More about Christopher: Eight House Productions presents : Annie Baker's The Aliens Performed at The L December 9th and 10th @ 7:30pm December 11th @ 2:30pm Misery Elmira Little Theatre Production Audition Dates: Saturday, January 7th from 7 to 9pm and Sunday, January 8th from 3 to 5. Will be performed in March Name of feature film: ...

EP 43 A Chat with Jessica Mawhir of Carpe Diem Salon

October 26, 2022 18:40 - 33 minutes - 61.2 MB

Ep 43 of the Making It Up Podcast! Filomena sits down with the talented, funny, and entrepreneurial gal behind Carpe Diem Salon in Elmira Heights. We chat about education, community, metal music, and more! Join the convo and share with your buds! More about Jessica here: https://carpedsalon.com/ www.instagram.com/Etownstylist And more Filomena fun here: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.instagram.com/FilomenaJackStudio

EP 42 Photographer Chris Golden Chats About Tools for a Successful Business

July 24, 2022 14:31 - 39 minutes - 71.3 MB

Super talented, funny, and swell fella Chris Golden of www.ChrisGoldenPhotography.com chats with Filomena about: Customer service Tools of the trade (no matter what trade that is!) Weddings ...and Absinthe? Hire this guy! Find Filomena here: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 41 Following Curiosity + More

July 01, 2022 00:48 - 15 minutes - 28.5 MB

Join Filomena in this mini episode as she chats about following curiosity, following intuition, showing up well…and hula hoops! Thanks to my Patreon supporters for all you do! Follow the fun: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.Instagram.com/FilomenaJackStudio

Ep 40 Filomena Chats About Staying in Motion

February 27, 2022 16:01 - 13 minutes - 24.4 MB

In this mini episode Filomena talks about how she (for once!) didn’t over think a project and just WENT LIVE to help others during the beginning of the shut down in 2020.  How do you stay in motion? Let’s chat! FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 39 Filomena Chats with Artist and Business Women Laura Wallace of Betelgeuse Pottery

January 25, 2022 19:00 - 27 minutes - 44.6 MB

Join Filomena and artist/mom/business lady Laura Wallace of Betelgeuse Pottery in a chat about studios, trying new platforms, and how to start an art collection. Find more about Laura: https://m.facebook.com/BetelgeusePottery/ https://www.betelgeusepottery.com/ More about Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.instagram.com/FilomenaJackStudio 

EP 38 Filomena Chats with J.D. Iles of Hidden Landmarks TV

January 18, 2022 16:53 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MB

Hang out with Filomena and J.D. Iles of Hidden Landmarks TV (found on Facebook) as they chat about how to engage your community, why local history is so important, and how to build an audience…and maybe a bit about buying a house. Great chat! Join the conversation! More about J.D. Iles: [email protected] 607-725-8704  Hidden Landmarks TV on FB https://www.facebook.com/JD.Iles More about Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com @FilomenaJackStudio on IG

EP 37 Filomena’s New Word of the Year for 2022

December 31, 2021 17:34 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MB

Happy New Year! Join Filomena as she chats about motivation, setting her sites on great things, and of course, books! Join the conversation! What is your 2022 Word of the Year going to be? Make contact: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com! Much love! Filomena :)

EP 36 Legacy Ghosts, Depression Monsters, Bad Wolves!

October 27, 2021 14:31 - 15 minutes - 28.7 MB

Join Filomena, coach, artist, and mental health warrior in a chat about mental health tools, her love of Halloween and the band Awolnation. Look into the song: Hollow Moon by Awolnation Find Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 35 Let’s Look At Our Plans

October 22, 2021 13:55 - 16 minutes - 30.9 MB

Filomena chats about plans, the artist’s brain space, sewing, theatre, and more! Join the convo! See more at www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 34 Filomena’s #1 Tip for Making Up a Successful Art Life

July 29, 2021 13:54 - 8 minutes - 14.9 MB

Mentioned in this episode: The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Community Arts of Elmira Jersey City Arts Council www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.CoachFilomena.com

EP 33 Filomena‘s Road Back from Disillusionment

June 27, 2021 18:43 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this solo episode Filomena discusses how she found her way back to the sunny side after experiencing  a recent disappointing circumstance. Check out Byron Katie’s book “Loving What Is” for a deeper dive into this coaching modality. See more about Filomena @ www.CoachFilomena.com and www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

SEASON 3! EP 32 Chat with Dr. (and creative gal) Brianna Thompson

May 21, 2021 13:21 - 31 minutes - 57.1 MB

YAY! We’ve made it to SEASON 3! I’m feeling proud and thankful! In this episode Filomena sits on her charming Victorian porch in Elmira with Dr., seamstress, artsy gal Brianna Thompson of Voiceful Journals. You can find her social media @voicefuljournals, and also on Etsy www.Etsy.com/shop/voicefuljournals. We chat about art pop ups, schools, and more.  Filomena is hanging out at: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com and www.CoachFilomena.com Thanks for making this podcast so awesome Brian...

EP 31 w/ Jennifer Cutton (NSFW)

March 31, 2021 23:31 - 52 minutes - 96.2 MB

Listener discretion...adult language  We chat about Jennifer’s Facebook group Women’s Wellness Emporium where she educates us and has bedroom enhancement products (etc.) for sale. Find out more about Filomena’s coaching at www.CoachFilomena.com and art at www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 30! 4 Quick and (Mostly Free) Habits to Get You to the Sunny Side

February 22, 2021 18:20 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MB

We turn the big 3-0! Woot! Join Filomena as she chat about 4 quick habits that will get you closer to the sunny side...you know... your happy place that sometimes seems *just* out of reach. More about Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.CoachFilomena.com  

EP 29 Asking Better Questions with Chris Carbone of Board Gamers Anonymous

January 30, 2021 21:39 - 45 minutes - 80.5 MB

This is my favorite episode to date! I sit down with the fun, educated, big hearted, handsome Chris Carbone of Board Gamers Anonymous. We chat about psychology, road trips, and how we must never hide our light. The world needs it! Check out Chris’ podcast and more here: Www.BoardGamersAnonymous.com Want more Filomena info? Here ya go! www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.CoachFilomena.com

EP 28 Filomena Chats about BUTS vs ANDS

November 30, 2020 18:51 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this mini episode Filomena talks about some thoughts she’s had after listening to an interview with Seth Godin.  What BUTS are getting in the way of our goals? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Find Filomena around the internets: @FilomenaJackStudio and @CoachFilomena

Ep 27 with Author + Acupuncturist Terry Connell

September 19, 2020 16:39 - 47 minutes - 84.5 MB

Join Filomena and her remote guest Terry Connell in a vibrant discussion about learning to swim (figuratively + literally), living past loss, family ties, and more. More about Terry’s books and acupuncture practice here: www.TerryConnell.net I love this fella and I think you will too ;) More about Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com + www.CoachFilomena.com

Ep 26 Surprise Guest! Careers, Body Positivity, + More!

August 25, 2020 16:05 - 40 minutes - 72.6 MB

Join the convo! On this episode we chat about getting in shape (inside and out)! @MakingItUp_podcast @FilomenaJackStudio @Blckbts @CoachFilomena

Ep 25 Three Changes to Make TODAY: Live your Best Life

August 10, 2020 10:22 - 18 minutes - 33.1 MB

Join Filomena as she puts on her “Coaching Cap” and chats about 3 free and doable changes we can all make (or reinforce) to drop our anxiety levels and live our best lives. Listen to the episode and tell us, which of these resonated most for you? Check out Filomena on the interwebs: www.CoachFilomena.com + www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 24 with Love Multiplies Coach Erik House

July 29, 2020 14:38 - 43 minutes - 77.1 MB

Join Filomena and her friend and guest Erik House of Love Multiplies Coaching. They chat about becoming friends, coaches, and more. Erik even reads an Oracle card for Filomena in the recording. Interesting stuff! (See the card in the additional materials) Thanks for hanging with us on this episode...there are some tech glitches in the audio. Bah!  More about Erik: LoveMultipliesCoaching.com More about Filomena: CoachFilomena.com FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 23 Murals! Books! Gardens! Aging Well!

June 27, 2020 18:30 - 21 minutes - 39.3 MB

Filomena + Thomas talk about their recent adventures with public art (#ElmiraInfiniteCanvas), reading comics and books, and getting their healthy habits on point! Join the convo! www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.CoachFilomena.com Books!  “The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer ”Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill [Elmira NY comic connection: Heroes Your Mom Threw Out] All things Jeff Lemire (comics, graphic novels) All things Lady Mechanika (Joe Benitez) Cupcakes: Laur...

EP 22 Filomena Chats About Making Masks, Gardening + More!

May 31, 2020 18:18 - 14 minutes - 25.6 MB

Still social distancing? Us too. Making It Up is making the best of it! Join Filomena Jack here and at www.CoachFilomena.com + www.FilomenaJackStudio.com Thanks for sharing this podcast :)

Ep 21! 1st Anniversary + Checking in with Shannah!

April 20, 2020 15:00 - 9 minutes - 16.4 MB

Happy anniversary to us! The podcast is officially 1 year old and ready for a rad 2nd season! In this mini episode Shannah Warwick of BLCKBTS chats about what’s up in her studio during the quarantine. She’s connecting with clients, sewing, coloring, and doing some super fun live videos, find her on FB and IG to get in on the party! Thank you all for your continued support! Here’s to YEAR 2 :)

Ep 20 Interview with Musician + Hubby Thomas Jack

April 20, 2020 10:30 - 39 minutes - 71 MB

Filomena & Thomas Jack chat about their multi decade old relationship, being artists, and what it’s like to have a career in the music biz. Also discussed, Fast & Furious (movie set), proms, John  Joseph’s book The PMA Effect, and more :) Thomas is a founding member of the band Diesel Theory, has worked with producer & musician Steve Austin, toured with Today Is The Day, and is currently promoting his latest Diesel Theory album. Find Diesel Theory on Bandcamp and connect with Thomas on Ins...

Ep 19 Filomena Chats About the Sunny Side

March 25, 2020 18:53 - 14 minutes - 25.2 MB

So, how’s it going? Is the quarantine a time for progress or just stress? We’re sending you love and suggestions in this short Making It Up episode. Read: The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer Meditate with: www.Medivate.com Hang with Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com

EP 18 Interview with Artist & Bookkepper Stefani Tadio

March 09, 2020 12:24 - 51 minutes - 91.7 MB

Stefani and Filomena chat about money matters, head games, art, and getting things organized. See more about Stefani at: https://theartofbookkeepingny.com/ See more about Filomena at: www.CoachFilomena.com & www.FilomenaJackStudio.com Thanks for subscribing!

EP 18 Interview with Artist & Bookkepper Stefani Tadio

March 09, 2020 12:24

Stefani and Filomena chat about money matters, head games, art, and getting things organized. See more about Stefani at: https://theartofbookkeepingny.com/ See more about Filomena at: www.CoachFilomena.com & www.FilomenaJackStudio.com Thanks for subscribing!

Ep 17 Interview with Artist Francis Smith

February 27, 2020 19:12 - 58 minutes - 105 MB

See more about Francis: www.AmericanByAnotherName.com @1FrancisSmith on the socials Filomena hangs out here: www.CoachFilomena.com and www.FilomenaJackStudio.com

EP 16 Shannah & Filomena Focus Up for 2020

February 03, 2020 18:37 - 34 minutes - 61.9 MB

The team is back! See more about Shannah @ www.BLCKBTS.com Filomena hangs out @ www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com Let’s get MOVING! Thanks for subscribing & sharing!

Ep 15 Interview with Artist/Teacher/Dancer Emily Swan

December 21, 2019 17:08 - 51 minutes - 92.3 MB

When she is not selling her work at comic-con, artist Emily Swan works as a graphic artist, illustrates and self publishes her own comics, instructs art and dance at 171 Cedar Arts Center and pours wine for Wagner Winery. She occasionally finds time to sleep. Her published work can be viewed in Red Stylo Media's '27 Club Anthology', and their book 'THE STRIP, A Twisted Vegas Comic Anthology'. More of Emily's art can be found across the internet at: 'aSwanNamedEmily'. See more about Filomen...

EP 14 Chat with Artist & Teacher Christina Johnson

December 12, 2019 18:04 - 58 minutes - 104 MB

Filomena chats with artist & teacher Christina Johnson (and her lovely pets!) We talk about art in classrooms, studio practices, and more. More about this episode: http://www.draughtswomanchristina.com/ IG @CMJFineArt Redbubble: CMJohnson Filomena: @FilomenaJackStudio & @CoachFilomena and the .coms as well :) Ivy League - Alex Tooby @instawithalex

EP 13 Theater Artist & Teacher Tim Connell

November 10, 2019 14:12 - 55 minutes - 99 MB

Join Filomena & Dulcie Dog (Shannah’s on vaca!) as we chat with renaissance man Tim Connell. Theater, side gigs, improv, cookies, and more in this episode. Check out Tim’s cabaret show at the Triad Theater in NYC on Nov. 24th @ 5pm. Tickets: 212-279-4200 Check out Tim: www.TimConnell.net Find Filomena: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com Shannah: www.BLCKBTS.com

EP 12 Interview with Artist Barb Rossi

November 05, 2019 19:25 - 46 minutes - 83.9 MB

Join Filomena & Shannah in a chat with the fabu Barb Rossi, a Corning Based artist, jewelry maker, musician, and maker of a beautiful life. Find Barb on IG: @barbtaylorrossi and FB: Barb Taylor Rossi Holiday Service of Remembrance at Phillips Funeral Home: Nov. 17th, 2019 Filomena Jack: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com Shannah Warwick: www.Blckbts.com Mentions in this episode: Liz Gilbert (check out: Big Magic)! Brene Brown Glennon Doyle  Omega Institute 

EP 11 Public Speaking Tips, Being Busy, and Inktober

October 06, 2019 16:36 - 17 minutes - 31.2 MB

In this mini episode Filomena and Dulcie dog (Shannah’s out and about MAKING THE ART & FASHION!) chat about how to increase your public speaking skills, being busy, making it all happen, and Inktober. Find out more!:  Shannah Warkick: www.BLCKBTS.com  Filomena Jack: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com Own it conference: https://www.corningny.com/events/details/own-it-women-s-conference-2019-10182 Elmira art scene: www.CommunityArtsofElmira.com Somo Dot (artist): @S...

Ep 10 Interview with Artist Julie Thurber!

September 25, 2019 13:34 - 50 minutes - 90.3 MB

This week Shannah (of www.BLCKBTS.com) and Filomena (of www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com) sit down with the talented and charming Julie Thurber right before her upcoming art show at 171 Cedar Arts in Corning NY.  Don’t miss a minute! Here are some of the topics we chat about: https://margepiercy.com/portfolio-items/sex-wars-a-novel-of-gilded-age-new-york/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Woman%27s_Bible.    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Parker www.Thurbe...

Ep 09 We (Heart) Maine, Vacations, Getting Gigs, and More!

September 22, 2019 14:12 - 54 minutes - 98.9 MB

In this episode Shannah (of www.BLCKBTS.com) & Filomena (of www.FilomenaJackStudio.com & www.CoachFilomena.com) chat about being back from their (working!) vacations, why “fishing” is so important, and how to roll with the unknown.  Join us! Some of the stuff we chat about in this episode: Searsport Campground   https://maineoceancamping.com/    FiberCollege of Maine   https://www.fibercollege.org/   Julie Thurbur   https://171cedararts.org/gallery/   Tim Ferr...

EP 08 Envision Elmira with Lynne Ruskino

July 29, 2019 14:13 - 51 minutes - 94 MB

Our first interview episode! (Yay!) Thanks to Lynne Ruskino of Community Arts of Elmira for sitting down and chatting with us (Shannah Warwick of BLCKBTS & Filomena Jack of Filomena Jack Studio & Coach Filomena) about what’s happening in the art community in and around Elmira New York. Mentioned in this week’s podcast: www.BLCKBTS.com www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.CoachFilomena.com Lynne Ruskino, (arts/Community SUPERSTAR!) Community Arts of Elmira email: info@communityartsofelm...

EP 07 Art Life Winning, Failing, How to get Gigs, and a few tears

July 15, 2019 11:30 - 58 minutes - 73.9 MB

Ep 07 of Making It Up Podcast! Shannah and Filomena chat about getting GIGS (and getting paid!), collaborations, life long learning, and mental blocks. Join us as we are Making It Up! Find us on iTunes, Google podcasts (use quotes if you can’t find us: “Making It Up Podcast”) Linky Links:   Betelguese Pottery   https://www.betelgeusepottery.com/    Courage and Clarity Podcast   https://www.courageandclarity.com/   Barbie the Welder   https://www.barbiethewelder...

Ep 06 Building Your Art & Fashion Empire, How to Podcast, & a Contest

June 15, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 94 MB

This week we chat about teaching gigs, grant money, how to podcast and more! Join the discussion! To enter the contest (deadline June 20, 2019) follow us on Instagram @MakingItUp_podcast, tag a friend, and leave a comment. Shannah Warwick: www.Blckbts.com Filomena Jack: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com www.CoachFilomena.com ElanCreative/Dena Merlino https://denamerlino.com/     LocalFiberNY https://localfiber.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HCHmaB6j6EQwik-QfUe36Gek8Y0cIj5J0pKXXqkWUXtP3z80hSnsaLs...

Ep 05 Met Gala, Rupaul, Fingerlakes, Dulcie Dog & More

June 01, 2019 16:00 - 51 minutes - 93.4 MB

In this episode Shannah & Filomena (and adopted dog Dulcie) sit outside and chat about art, life, things we’ve learned and so much more. Thanks for hanging out with us! Links: BLCKBTS   Filomena Jack Studio   Coach Filomena   RuPaul's DragRace: http://www.vh1.com/shows/rupauls-drag-race    Met Gala Images: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/met-gala-2019-red-carpet-live-celebrity-fashion   Met Fashion Institute Exhibit: https://www.metmuseum.org/press/exhi...

Ep 04 Vending Art, Interns, Studio Spaces, and Sweet Dogs

May 15, 2019 04:01 - 52 minutes - 96 MB

Welcome to episode 04! Links can be found on our blog: www.MakingItUpPodcast.wordpress.com   Thanks so much! We’d love for a 5 star rating on iTunes and for you to subscribe and share. Cheers! Shannah & Filomena   Blckbts Filomena Jack Studio Coach Filomena  

EP 03 Art Chat: Residencies, Ukuleles, Boobs, and More!

May 01, 2019 12:42 - 54 minutes - 98.5 MB

Thanks so much for sharing your earballs with us! On today’s episode we chat about how and why to get artist residencies, how grants work, and why the ukulele is your new best friend. And also boobs. Join these lady entrepreneurs as they MAKE IT UP! See more about Shannah Warwick: www.Blckbts.com See more about Filomena Jack: www.FilomenaJackStudio.com and www.CoachFilomena.com

EP 02 Art and Business Chat...And Peewee Herman

April 21, 2019 15:52 - 38 minutes - 69.1 MB

Join Shannah Warwick of @BLCKBTS and Filomena Jack of @FilomenaJackStudio as we really start the podcast this time. Really. Topics including art, fashion, small business, small communities, country living (with squirrels)...and all things included in MAKING IT UP. Thanks for checking out our new adventure...stay tuned for more fun!   XO SW & FJ

EP 01 Art, Fashion, Creativity: We Make It Up! Welcome!

April 20, 2019 10:01 - 55 minutes - 100 MB

Welcome to the Making It Up Podcast! (Cue the disco beats!) In this podcast artists and ladies who make it happen Shannah Warwick of BLCKBTS and Filomena Jack of Filomena Jack Studio chat about living a creative life, making art, and figuring stuff out. And friendship. And country living... Thanks for giving us a listen! We are working to make great content that sounds divine. It may take us a little while to get there, but that’s part of the fun!