Loading…
Hosted by Anna River Schumacher · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 11 episodes
Established thought leaders with verified media credentials.
The Craft of Being —a podcast by way of a series of candid conversations where we dig into… what the heck even is creativity? Undefined, yet definitive. Up to, including, and beyond the aesthetic, we will highlight and piece apart the undeniable presence of creative muscles– creative archetypes– that live within all of us, within you– YES, YOU! We will talk about how creativity evolves with us across art, work, and the pursuit of… well, everything.
Anna River Schumacher hosts The Craft of Being, a society show with 11 episodes published.
![[S01 / E10] Cecily Feng: Nourishing Creativity episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/95291b80-ed16-11f0-a501-37b4a5b06c01/image/6a8111d0045b9805dcbdd6d4121c6ce6.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
In this conversation, Cecily Feng @littlesparrowla and I talk about cooking and baking as a way of connecting—to memory, to other people, and to the present moment. We also talk about the business of food, and the ongoin
![[S01 / E09] Josh Breslow: Screenwriting & The Art of Communicating episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/18fab542-b39f-11f0-ad92-9fa5d64a96f5/image/dcb0693a06160612e21a66e1e018e31c.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Josh and I talk about screenwriting, but really it’s about all kinds of making: collaborative, internal, structured, and intuitive. We talk about voice — how it gets lost, how it returns, and what happens when collaborat
![[S01 / E04] Jonathan Devoto: Structure & Flow episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/daed8584-4ffa-11f0-bf75-d78e5cfc97bd/image/a268cfb6ec8460f05dc05ee8ae0efc7b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
This episode of The Craft of Being explores what it means to hold both structure and freedom in the creative process. Jonathan shares a concept called adaptive currency—a term rooted in physical fitness but deeply releva
![[S01 / E07] Alek Lev: How to Scaffold For Your Creative Joy episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/190005e4-6bbd-11f0-a85d-eb94dc9deebe/image/ecd2a9b9c07ea4092ebe1e80313fe91d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
What does the evolution as the radio as a functional tool to performance space have to do with the creative process today? How do form and structure create the conditions for creativity to grow? In this episode of The Cr
![[S01 / E08 ] Negin Singh: The Art and Necessity of Gathering & Building Space episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6cc47bca-76c5-11f0-abb2-d3a9050065ba/image/94ffd9ddd1306cde0e3459fee7f0791e.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Cultural producer, storyteller, and community builder Negin Singh talks about how creativity can be the scaffolding that holds communities together. From her work leading large-scale public art programs to reimagining pa
![[S01 / E06] BLAKESHINE: The Art of Carving It Out For Yourself episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e578bb34-6064-11f0-bc6c-27110f857580/image/128261d12c42c4d4847175803644a5e7.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
What happens when you stop waiting for permission and begin shaping the world around you as if it belongs to you? This episode explores the creative act of making space — physical, emotional, conceptual — for the kind of
![[S01 / E05] Andrew Kramer: Camp Director on "YES!" episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/03e368ac-5571-11f0-bc59-07fbeb8ee5a8/image/751adaf43a00144f85561219b080089c.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Andrew joins us to explore the creative power of “yes, and." We talk about collaboration, presence, and the trust it takes to co-create. A conversation about creative risk, listening, and learning to build. Check Out: Ca
![[S1 / E03] Mimi Von Schack: Funny on Purpose & Honoring the Inner Creative episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/23169468-4a6f-11f0-9126-3330b48952e3/image/427ba4a0495dc48d72077d04180823a7.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
What does it take to stay connected to the creative part of yourself that just wants to play? In this episode, I sit down with comedian and all-around dynamo Mimi Von Shack, who embodies what it means to stay open, respo
![[S01 / E02] Chelsea Quinn: Thriving In Creative Refinement episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dcdc454c-44ec-11f0-9691-7b3b4ca4b67c/image/fe090cd1c6f92e2b529f8bdd0661e440.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
In this episode of The Craft of Being, we explores the creative archetype of the problem solver—a form of creativity rooted in structure, iteration, and the steady rhythm of refinement. Chelsea, a longtime friend and acc
![[S01 / E01] Matt Takimoto: Exploring Creative Identity and Childhood Foundations episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1aaf256a-3f66-11f0-8c9a-2fba2dc58b9f/image/0fa411df31c1d497ce162fa366ee3ca6.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
When, and under what circumstances, do we first meet our creative selves? Matt Takimoto talks learning styles, creative risk, and how to nurture the identity he's discovered. Music, "Wide-Eyed" by Colin O'Brien Lux: http
![[S1 / 00] Introducing: The Craft of Being episode artwork](https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/011acdb8-3802-11f0-814d-3ba2de28d5b5/image/d2ad920358be657cce305da186d66f28.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress)
Introducing:The Craft of Being—a podcast by way of a series of candid conversations where we dig into… what the heck even is creativity? Listen to the early bird #00 intro episode May 29th, right here! Full episodes star
Detected from recent episode content. Sponsor presence is a real signal of listener purchasing power and show monetisation.
No public pitch examples yet for this show.
Generate your own personalised pitchBased on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:
Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.
Shows with the most semantically similar episode content. Pitch one, pitch all; producers cluster.
The Craft of Being has a verified contact on file. Create a free PitchCentric account to access it and generate a personalised pitch in seconds. Research at least 3 recent episodes first and lead with a specific angle that serves their society audience.
The Craft of Being is hosted by Anna River Schumacher. The show is categorised under society (culture) and has published 11 episodes.
The Craft of Being has published 11 episodes.
The Craft of Being regularly covers society, culture, personal. It sits in the society category, with a culture focus.
The Craft of Being is accessible for guests with genuine society expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.
The Craft of Being hasn't explicitly signalled guest openness in recent episodes. That doesn't rule out pitching. your hook just needs to be especially compelling and relevant to their recent content.
Episodes of The Craft of Being average 40 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.
Our data rates The Craft of Being's guest bar at 80/100 (Premium tier). Established thought leaders with verified media credentials. Sign in to PitchCentric to see how your own Pod Score compares against this show.
Methodology. Booking Probability™ blends Listen Score, 30-day Virality, open-to-guests detection, and Apple ratings. Data refreshed every 60 minutes. Listen Score and Booking Probability are calculated by PitchCentric. Last enriched 6 days ago.