Yes Ma'am! A Comedy Podcast for Creative Recovery

Sarah Bonneville & Anna Stargirl

Yes Ma’am Podcast is a comedy podcast for creative recovery—aka that sweet, messy process of reclaiming your inner artist after burnout, perfectionism, or just life got in the way. Hosted by Anna and Sarah—artists and business owners—we explore what happens when you get out of YOUR OWN WAY and just MAKE THE THING. We ask how to make space for play and curiosity. What if it's the journey that matters? Not the final product. DANG If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative,” or you feel you've lost your creative voice, we’re here to lovingly call BS. Doing this work can make you more sparkly in every area of your life—because it’s not just about making art. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, your intuition, your aliveness—and bringing that into everything you do. Each season, we walk through The Artist’s Way, asking big questions (no answers), making weird stuff, laughing a lot, and accidentally healing. Come sit with us.  We love you. 

  1. JAN 16 · BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE | Actually just HAVE A NAP

    BONUS EP ALERT Surprise! We’re dropping a little bonus episode! We recorded it at our holiday party actually. Think of this episode as part reflection, part Season 2 teaser, and part cozy corner to hide in when you just need a break from ALL THE THINGS. Because same. Did we plan to release it between Christmas and New Years? Yes. Did life, holidays, and a million things get in the way? Also yes. But hey—we’re not perfectionists! We’re sending it anyway! So here it is. Late but still delightful. Come take a breath with us. Then get back OUT THERE. We love you. 💛💜💛💜💛💜 References: Check out our Interlude Episode  Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    53 min

  2. 07/11/2025

    Post-Lude: In Which We Debrief

    We did it. We actually did The Artist’s Way! We read all the words in all the chapters—with our eyes and ears. And now?  It’s time to debrief! In this post-lude season 1 finale, we’re pulling back the curtain and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to make a podcast while doing The Artist’s Way. Then we answer five burning questions (you know, so we can stay on track!) What surprised us the most about ourselves during this process?Which week or concept hit the hardest—and why?What are we still struggling with, even after 12 weeks?How has our creative process or identity changed since starting?And if we could give one piece of advice to our Week 1 selves… what would we say?Come celebrate with us! Reflect with us! And stay tuned for WHAT'S NEXT!  Because we’re definitely doing it again. We love you.  💛💜💛💜💛💜 Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    1h 19m

  3. 06/27/2025

    WEEK 12 | In Which We (try to) make the Journey the THING

    It’s Week 12! The final chapter! WHATT!  We’re asking the big questions and, as usual, bringing zero answers. What are we even working for? What are we hurrying toward? And seriously… what’s so bad about this moment, right now? Can you ever really arrive—or, oh no, is the journey literally… the whole thing? What happens when we’re just okay with where we are? Are we allowed to do that? We also wonder: what if your creativity doesn’t have to make money? What if it’s just… SO FUN? What if you could enjoy it without turning it into a product?  Julia Cameron hits us with the line of the week: “You are either losing your mind or gaining your soul.” COOL COOL COOL. We try to untangle that, remind ourselves that life is meant to be an artist date, and ask the realest question: can we actually have that? It’s Anna and Sarah warning you to watch out for the Wet Blanket Mommies and Move at the Pace of Pleasure, friends. Happy 4th of July!  We love you!  💛💜💛💜💛💜 Dutch Bar: a cool place for an artist date!  Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    2h 2m

  4. 06/13/2025

    WEEK 11 | In Which We UN-Domesticate

    It's Week 11 WHAT?!?!?! This week, we’re breaking free and asking: what is creative autonomy, actually? Does cutting yourself off from creativity turn you into some kind of wild, feral creature? (Maybe.) How do you get all the things done without strangling your creative spirit in the process? Do you even know your artist temperament? And once you figure it out, how do you support it so you’re not just… miserable all the time? Anna pushes back on the ways she’s domesticated herself while chasing her goals—it’s too hard to follow all the rules. We wonder if it’s actually responsibility that kills playfulness for adults, and if play is the way back. What if creativity was its own reward, instead of always being about the end result? Sarah reminds us that creativity is free. She also questions whether she even likes fun (relatable). Because seriously: if your life is dull, your art probably will be too. Maybe try leaving your house? Just a thought. We also wonder: what if you redefined success to only count the things you can actually control? What if creativity really is the reward? We talk about being in our bodies, not torturing ourselves, and—once again—remind you to just build the artist altar already. Geez. Let’s un-domesticate! 💛💜💛💜💛💜 References:  Balls Cabaret: Sundays 2-4pm at Strike Theater   824 18th Ave NE ​Minneapolis, MN 55418 Strongly-Worded Design by Jessica Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    1h 51m

  5. 05/30/2025

    WEEK 10 | In Which We Address Creative Blocks

    This week: spiritual perils, creative blocks, and the wild idea that maybe… we don’t have to strain so hard?? Can you actually be an artist without the suffering and the constant striving? Apparently that’s the goal. Why do we feel like if we’re not straining, we’re not doing it right? What does self-protection around your creativity look like, and how do you make it about the journey instead of chasing the next gold star? We’re talking creative blocks—yours, ours, everyone’s—and how they sneak into our lives dressed as necessary distractions. Anna gets into alcohol, people-pleasing, and how both get in the way of quieting down enough to actually create. Sarah wonders if she’s a workaholic (lol same) and asks whether her desire for deep, true partnership is actually narrowing the straw of her creativity. We also spiral on the impossible question: can you really protect your creative life from all the chaos of the outside world? Or is that just a cute idea we tell ourselves? Then Julie Cameron herself (okay, through the book) comes in hot and spicy with this truth bomb: “If you don’t have time for Morning Pages, maybe you don’t have time for a creative life.” RUDE. Also, we build a fort. And we try to convince you—again—to just do the Morning Pages. What’s the main point? Show up. That’s it. Just keep showing up. We love you!  💛💜💛💜💛💜 Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    2h 10m

  6. 05/16/2025

    WEEK 9 | In Which We U-Turn

    This week, we’re talking U-turns, and asking the big question: Are you lazy, or are you just blocked? Because spoiler alert—it’s not always easy to tell. We dig into whether your so-called laziness is actually just fear in a really good disguise. We’re also getting real about fame culture and whether it’s secretly ruining your life. Is it possible that not feeling your feelings is what’s keeping you creatively blocked? And what if jealousy is less of an emotion and more of a neon sign flashing, “PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR OWN STUFF”? We also wonder: What if you stopped trying to make perfect art and just made art? Would the world end? Could the cure for fear actually be love? (How?!) What’s your relationship with discipline—is it a helpful tool or just another stick to beat yourself with? And could curating your creative space for your artist child actually change everything? Also, enthusiasm? How do?  Anna and Sarah lean into their own creative U-turns, confess how they got turned around, and try to figure out what it takes to get moving in the right direction again. Spoiler: it’s not clean-cut for artists, and it’s definitely not a straight line. But hey, when is it ever?  Grab a snack and let’s go! 💛💜💛💜💛💜 References:  Sarah Bonneville featured on The Current's Scouting Report  Leila Hormozi  Anne Clark of St. Vincent Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    2h 10m

  7. 05/02/2025

    WEEK 8 | In Which We Confront Secret Losses

    How do you even podcast?! We’re officially releasing episodes and recording AT THE SAME TIME! Anna spirals (hello, self-awareness overload) but also shares how wild and powerful it’s been to listen to yourself learn in real time. It’s cringey! It’s growth! It’s both! This week is packed with big, juicy questions: 🧠 Is understanding something intellectually different from understanding it emotionally? 🔥 Can you metabolize pain into energy? (Excuse us??) 🛠️ Is pain just your system screaming, “FIX THIS”? We also get into the realness of studying art at school. Does it help? Does it mess you up? Can you grade creativity? Is imagination actually more important than knowledge? Plus: what happens when your creative project becomes a product? What if your process is the most sacred part—and not the outcome? And the kicker: what if the goals you create for your creative life should aim at your definition of success, not the world’s shiny, hollow version? Big questions, lots of heart, zero clean answers—but we’re in it. Let’s go!!! 💛💜💛💜💛💜 References:  Balls Cabaret: Sundays 2-4pm at Strike Theater   824 18th Ave NE ​Minneapolis, MN 55418 Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    1h 45m

  8. 04/18/2025

    WEEK 7 | In Which We Expect the Universe to Support Our Dreams

    It’s Week 7! This chapter hit us with a big one: “Art is not about thinking something up, it’s about getting something down.” Um… WHAT. You mean no straining? Just ease? Openness? Receptivity?! Okay but… how do you actually do that? Is it a mindset? A lifestyle? Can you really just show up and make the thing, or are we all too tangled in our own perfectionism to even start? This week, we wrestle with: — Whether or not limits actually help — If the universe cares and gives us what we need (???) — The radical idea of actually expecting good things to happen — And why making mistakes feels so impossible when perfectionism is running the show Anna comes face to face with her “no mistakes allowed” policy, while Sarah gently reminds us (and herself) that doing your best doesn’t mean doing it perfectly—and maybe that is enough. She also admits her deep fear of looking stupid, and honestly? Same. Do we have answers? Not really. But we do have questions. And messy progress. And a lot of trying. Because at the end of the day, you just have to do the thing. Enjoy the episode! 💛💜💛💜💛💜 References:  Rick Rubin Cathy Heller  Support the show Thank you so much to MPLSART.com for sponsoring this show! Exhibitions, writing, resources, and more from the Twin Cities visual arts scene: https://www.mplsart.com/ @yesmaampod We love you!

    1h 31m
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Yes Ma’am Podcast is a comedy podcast for creative recovery—aka that sweet, messy process of reclaiming your inner artist after burnout, perfectionism, or just life got in the way. Hosted by Anna and Sarah—artists and business owners—we explore what happens when you get out of YOUR OWN WAY and just MAKE THE THING. We ask how to make space for play and curiosity. What if it's the journey that matters? Not the final product. DANG If you’ve ever said “I’m not creative,” or you feel you've lost your creative voice, we’re here to lovingly call BS. Doing this work can make you more sparkly in every area of your life—because it’s not just about making art. It’s about reconnecting with yourself, your intuition, your aliveness—and bringing that into everything you do. Each season, we walk through The Artist’s Way, asking big questions (no answers), making weird stuff, laughing a lot, and accidentally healing. Come sit with us.  We love you. 

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