No Time to be Timid

Tricia Rose Burt

What creative work are you called to do but are too afraid to try? No Time to be Timid is a podcast for people looking to awaken boldness and creativity in their lives. A former corporate executive turned artist and storyteller, host Tricia Rose Burt talks to guests who’ve taken unexpected leaps to answer their creative calls, so they can inspire you to answer yours. Her guests also show us how creativity and courage can change not only ourselves, but also our world, and lead us to do bigger things than we ever imagined we could. Don’t regret the creative work you might have done; instead find the courage you need to make your mark now. An award-winning artist, performer, and storyteller and instructor for The Moth, Tricia helps her listeners unlock their creativity, stories, and passion. To guide people along their creative path, she created the No Time to be Timid manifesto. Download yours at triciaroseburt.com/manifesto.

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    An Unconventional Force for Art

    Last week I was invited to a VIP tour of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, guided by their Chief Curator. What I found was a woman who turned grief into one of the most unconventional art collections in American history — and who once glued tea-box tinfoil to her dining room walls because she liked the way it looked. I even got to stand two feet from a Rembrandt that survived the largest unsolved art heist in history! This is the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner, and why she knew the riskiest thing you can do is play it safe,. In this episode: - Who Isabella Stewart Gardner was, and why she remains one of the most unconventional art collectors in American history - How personal loss — the death of her young son Jackie — led Isabella to start traveling and collecting art - The artists and friends in Isabella's orbit, including John Singer Sargent, Henry James, and Johannes Brahms - A close encounter with Rembrandt's 1629 self-portrait — the only surviving piece from Isabella's original five Rembrandts - The story of the 1990 Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist, the largest unsolved art theft in history - A recommendation for the podcast "Last Seen" by Kelly Horan and WBUR, which covers the heist in depth - The surprising detail about silver tea-box tinfoil glued to Isabella's dining room walls — and why it made me love her even more 👉 Get the free manifesto: triciaroseburt.com/manifesto Subscribe to the No Time To Be Timid Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@triciaroseburt www.triciaroseburt.com

    7 min
  2. 18 juni ·  Bonusinnehåll

    He's the Soundtrack to My Life

    What does Bruce Springsteen have to do with the No Time to Be Timid Manifesto? Everything. I recently caught Bruce live at TD Garden in Boston—from the second to last row—and couldn't stop thinking about how his 50-year career checks off principle after principle from the manifesto. From singing for three hours straight at 76 years old, to speaking truth to power since the 1980s, to calling an entire arena to be their best selves, Bruce Springsteen is a masterclass in creative courage. This one's personal, it's energizing, and it just might make you want to blast Badlands on your next long drive. --- In This Episode - What it felt like to be in the very back of TD Garden (and end up on the big screen) - How Bruce checks off three key principles from the No Time to Be Timid Manifesto: - Creativity is not a frivolous pursuit — 50+ years of music, storytelling, and human connection   - The riskiest thing you can do is play it safe — speaking against injustice and power since the 1980s without worrying about who he alienates   - There is courage in community — what it looks like when an artist calls an entire arena to rise up together - Why 76 years old and three hours nonstop is the ultimate "no excuses" reminder --- Manifesto Principles Featured in This Episode #1 — The riskiest thing you can do is play it safe #4 — Creativity is not a frivolous pursuit #9 — There is courage in community Download the free No Time to Be Timid Manifesto: [www.triciaroseburt.com/manifesto](https://www.triciaroseburt.com/manifesto) ---   Website: [www.triciaroseburt.com](https://www.triciaroseburt.com)   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@triciaroseburt   Follow along: @triciaroseburt   Questions? podcast@triciaroseburt.com ---   Enjoying the Podcast? If this episode resonated with you, share it with one person you think needs to hear it — then talk to them about what hit home. It's the best way to help build this community. ---  Credits Written and produced by Tricia Rose Burt Episodes produced and scored by  Adam Arnone of Echo Finch Executive Producers Amy Grant, Nancy Perot, and Sage Wheeler With gratitude to contributors to Tricia's Fractured Atlas fiscal sponsorship No Time to Be Timid is a presentation of No Time to Be Timid Productions.

    7 min
  3. 2025-07-10

    Touching Souls and Changing Lives featuring Creative Powerhouse Barry Dean

    Our guest, Barry Dean, is a double threat. Not only is he a writer of No.1 country and pop songs but he's also the CEO of Luci, a company dedicated to creating smart wheelchair technology for individuals with disabilities, like his daughter Catherine. Our conversation is one of the most compelling we've had on the show -- he's a fantastic, funny, and wise storyteller. He talks about his journey from aspiring rock star (at 19 he "ran out of brave") to businessman and shadow artist to songwriter (not starting until his mid-30s) and then CEO in a new-to-him industry where he challenged the entrenched powers-that-be, and helped to create innovative technology that is changing lives. HIs curiosity, creative process, and courage are beyond inspiring.     Takeaways:   creativity is an act of courage  beware of being a shadow artist, someone who encourages other people to be creative, but who doesn't pursue their own creative potential  it's never too late to step into your passion  collaboration in music and in life is about listening and finding shared truths  personal experiences, especially those related to family, are often the catalyst for some of our most compelling creative endeavors.    Resources: Follow Barry on instagram @thebarrydean  Learn more about his music at creativenationmusic.com  Check out Luci and learn more about smart wheelchair technology  And watch God's Will, which Rolling Stone listed as one of the saddest country music songs of all time. And here's Moving Oleta. Get ready to cry.

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  4. 2025-06-26

    Using Creativity to Shake up the Status Quo featuring Abby Epstein

    In this episode, I talk with documentarian Abby Epstein about her creative journey becoming a theater and film director and women’s health advocate. A co-creator of the landmark film, The Business of Being Born, Abby tells honest women’s stories — from periods to menopause and everything in between. She shares her experiences in creating compelling documentaries, the importance of creative partnerships, and the challenges faced when your creativity rocks society's boat. Abby also talks about her new project, Midlife Monologues, which explores the narratives surrounding women in midlife and is sure to start another movement. Both curious and fearless, Abby takes on the status quo and her work is essential to making sure women’s stories are truthfully told. Takeaways: If there’s a fork in the road, take the path where you can learn something newCreative partnerships are key to making your best workIf you’re challenging the status quo, be prepared for backlashArt has a profound ripple effect on society and individual lives And don’t underestimate the power of your creative work to make a difference.Resources: Follow Abby on Instagram @abbyepsteinxoxo  Learn more about her work at https://www.thebusinessof.life/  And find out more about The Midlife Monologues on Instagram @midlifemonologues.You can find ECHO FINCH and Adam and the Flood new album Chasing Gods everywhere you stream music but they would love if you try bandcamp too https://echofinch.bandcamp.com/album/chasing-gods-2

    42 min

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What creative work are you called to do but are too afraid to try? No Time to be Timid is a podcast for people looking to awaken boldness and creativity in their lives. A former corporate executive turned artist and storyteller, host Tricia Rose Burt talks to guests who’ve taken unexpected leaps to answer their creative calls, so they can inspire you to answer yours. Her guests also show us how creativity and courage can change not only ourselves, but also our world, and lead us to do bigger things than we ever imagined we could. Don’t regret the creative work you might have done; instead find the courage you need to make your mark now. An award-winning artist, performer, and storyteller and instructor for The Moth, Tricia helps her listeners unlock their creativity, stories, and passion. To guide people along their creative path, she created the No Time to be Timid manifesto. Download yours at triciaroseburt.com/manifesto.