Cruel Summer Book Club

Jillian Anthony
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Cruel Summer Book Club

Cruel Summer Book Club is a podcast about making space for your art and yourself. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) discusses prioritizing creativity and joy in our lives and shares the ups and downs of her experiences as a freelancer and business owner.

  1. FEB 28

    Manifest Your Dream Life with Lola Kolade

    Writer and digital creator Lola Kolade manifested every single detail about the life she’s living now — and she wants to teach you how to do it, too. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talks to the inventor of Rat Girl Summer about her success on TikTok, embracing her identity as a writer, the quantum fields and the science behind manifestation, and how every single reality we can imagine is possible for us. Lola reminds each of us to “get off your ass, jiggle it a little bit, and go after what you want in life.” Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Lola Kolade: TikTok: @lolaokola Instagram: @lolaokola Magazine: lolaokola.substack.com Podcast: The New New with Lola KoladeColoring book: Being Alive is Good, Actually: A Positive Affirmation Coloring Book For Adults Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Power Vs. Force: The Hidden Determinants of Human Behavior by David R. Hawkins The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy The Game of Life & How to Play It by Florence Scovel Shinn Clever Fox yearly planner

    51 min

  2. 11/21/2024

    Tatiana Gallardo's Brazen Year

    After a health scare at 24, writer, photographer, and artist Tatiana Gallardo decided to spend a year facing all of her fears. So she left the country, quit her job to go freelance, and decided to chronicle all her courageous endeavors in a newsletter called BrazenFace. Host Jillian Anthony (freelancer writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) asks Tatiana about her experience being a “coward in recovery,” and the two discuss digital nomad life, going alcohol-free, and what it means to live a fearless life.   Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Tatiana Gallardo: Newsletter: brazenface.substack.com Portfolio: vividtatiana.com Instagram: @vividtatiana  Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Tombow markers Muji fine-tip pens Figma

    58 min

  3. 10/17/2024

    Design A Creative Routine That Works

    Can you hear that? It’s your creative routine calling. In this episode, host Jillian Anthony (writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talks about swapping the hectic mornings of her former corporate life for a grounding routine that kickstarts her day with creativity. Jillian shares her sacred creative morning routine and how much it’s improved her daily workflow and state of mind. Plus, she teaches you how to find your own ideal creative routine, no matter how busy you are. (And, good news, it doesn’t have to be in the morning.) Learn about keeping a standing meeting with your art, showing up for yourself, and making sustainable commitments to our dreams. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on https://open.spotify.com/episode/7Mdl0EdgWOAa0ipJwlZz5m?si=TxgLLnXERvu2P7NbdPnvhw&dl_branch=1 and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruel-summer-book-club/id1579533957 now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cruel-summer-book-club/id1579533957 so we feel the love. Follow host https://www.jilliananthony.com/: Subscribe to the https://cruelsummerbookclub.substack.com/subscribe Website: https://www.jilliananthony.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillathrilla/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jillathrilla Resources mentioned: https://bookshop.org/a/54715/9780143129257 by Julia Cameron https://1000wordsofsummer.substack.com/ by Jami Attenberg

    25 min

  4. 09/13/2024

    My Tech Stack for Writers: How I Get Sh*t Done

    It's Get Sh*t Done September! Host Jillian Anthony has been a writer for 13 years, and she's gathered a lot of tools and resources along the way. In this episode, she shares her ultimate tech stack, aka all the apps, programs, online communities, financial tools, and more that she uses to stay productive, get her work done, and create her art. Plus, she shares her Sunday routine that helps her organize her weekly tasks, fight off the Sunday Scaries, and get eyes on just how much she accomplishes every week. Resources mentioned: Jillian's free list of 101 Tools and Resources for Freelancers CSBC newsletter posts: Get Sh*t Done September My writer's tech stack and how I actually get sh*t done Creative Mornings Focused Space Slash LanguageTool Otter Descript Study Hall Novo Financial Gym Amber Petty Cody Cook-Parrot Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla

    26 min

  5. 08/08/2024

    Embracing August and Freelance Freedom

    It's August, our annual reminder to stop and smell the wildflowers. Host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) takes that literally. This is her third summer taking a monthlong sojourn away from her home base of Austin and spending August with friends, family, and nature. Jillian discusses how she has intentionally made August a month to say no to work and yes to travel, beauty, and connection — and how her life as a freelancer made that possible, year after year. This month, her only goal is to exist within the essence of August, the most fleeting month. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla

    28 min

  6. 07/25/2024

    Gamifying Rejection with Zach Zimmerman

    Comedian Zach Zimmerman knows a lot about success, and even more about rejection. The author of the essay collection Is It Hot in Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? shares how he cold-pitched his way into the New Yorker and how he handles unruly audience members as a standup comedian. He and host Jillian Anthony (freelancer writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) talk about accepting rejection as part of making your art, dealing with difficulty family members, and how they both got broken up with on flights back from Europe. Plus, Zach shares a simple pep talk for pursuing your creative dreams: Nowhere is it written that you can't do it. Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review on Apple Podcasts so we feel the love. Follow guest Zach Zimmerman: Book: Is It Hot in Here (or Am I Suffering for All Eternity for the Sins I Committed on Earth)? Instagram: @zzdoublezz TikTok: @zzdoublezz Website: zach-zimmerman.com Tour: zach-zimmerman.com/tour Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Zach’s appearance on After Midnight Zach’s New Yorker articles  Derry Girls on Netflix My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante On Writing by Stephen King Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott The Bee Sting by Paul Murray "Dead Eyes" podcast by Connor Ratliff Focusmate.com Speechify

    1h 2m

  7. 07/18/2024

    Tarot 101: Finding Yourself in the Cards

    A friend gifted host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) her first Tarot deck when she was 31 — and it changed her life. Today, it’s her most nourishing personal and creative habit. She shares how Tarot helped her move through heartbreak, get to know her highest self, and tap into her intuition. She explains the basics of Tarot, shares some beginner spreads, and discusses how to start exploring Tarot as a way to connect with yourself and your creativity. Jillian’s favorite part of Tarot is that there is no magic in the deck — the magic is in you. Are you ready to embrace it?  Follow Cruel Summer Book Club on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners!  Submit your question on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Rider-Waite Tarot deck Mystic Mondays Tarot deck BiddyTarot.com Modern Witch Tarot deck Cat Tarot deck OK Tarot: The Simple Deck for Everyone by Adam J.K. Chani Nicholas astrology app

    26 min

  8. 07/11/2024

    Dear Jilla: I’m Afraid of Cringe

    On the first edition of Dear Jilla, an advice column about art, life, and love, host Jillian Anthony (freelance writer and author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter) answers a reader’s question about overcoming her fear of Cringe. Jillian talks through her own experiences with pushing past Cringe and offers concrete ways to get to know your deepest fears, befriend them, and eventually use them as powerful tools in your creative process. Cringe is about taking risks, embracing who you really are, and reaching your full potential. The Cringe in me sees the Cringe in you. Follow/subscribe to Cruel Summer Book Club now so you never miss an episode. And don’t forget to give Cruel Summer Book Club a five-star review — this really helps me reach more listeners! Submit your questions on art, life, and love to the Dear Jilla advice column. Follow host Jillian Anthony: Subscribe to the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter Website: jilliananthony.com Instagram: @jillathrilla Threads: @jillathrilla Resources mentioned: Kyle Prue’s self-tape The annoying act of telling people what you do by Cody Cook-Parrot A Thing or Two: CringeSubmit your question to Dear Jilla

    26 min
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Cruel Summer Book Club is a podcast about making space for your art and yourself. Host Jillian Anthony (author of the Cruel Summer Book Club newsletter and former Editor of Time Out New York) discusses prioritizing creativity and joy in our lives and shares the ups and downs of her experiences as a freelancer and business owner.

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  • Creator
    Jillian Anthony
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jillian Anthony
  • Show Website
    Cruel Summer Book Club

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