S2E5: A Love Letter To My Haters — Shehab Awad, Independent Curator and Writer
"Our lives and reality are composed of what we choose to notice."
Talking all about the power of gratitude, manifestation, and mindfulness, this week, we’re joined by Shehab Awad. Shehab is an independent curator and writer based in New York City. He/she highlights queer and marginalized practices, and her/his writing has appeared in a variety of publications, including the Brooklyn Rail and ArtAsiaPacific Magazine. Shehab is also the Founding Director of Executive Care, a non-profit launching in Spring 2022 that aims to end artist exploitation.
01:10 • Fueling Creativity
09:20 • The Struggling Artist Taboo
20:49 • Growing From Discomfort
28:45 • Keeping Your Haters Close
35:32 • Manifestation And Magic
41:02 • You Are Not Your Trauma
47:39 • Resources All Artists Need
54:28 • It's Important To Be Gracious
