
18 episodes

Do It Today Kara Cutruzzula
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4.9 • 17 Ratings
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DO IT TODAY is a podcast hosted by Kara Cutruzzula, who asks friends and notable figures across creative industries about what they're doing that day—and how they're going to do it. It's an up close look at process and practice, a reminder for you to do your most meaningful work, and a mini dose of encouragement in 20 minutes or less.
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Today Carrie Seim Is Convincing You to Finally Build Your Canoe
Kara talks to author, TV writer, and journalist Carrie Seim about her day. Big moments include the release of The Flying Flamingo Sisters 2, how she overcame setbacks on her "wild and weird" creative path, why everyone needs lifeguard friends in their corner, her secret to finishing drafts, and how working on a gigantic project is like building a canoe.
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Today Steve Wallace Is Composing 'Animal Farm: The Musical'
Kara talks to composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Wallace about his day. Big moments include working on the arrangements for a new musical adaptation of 'Animal Farm,' how he avoids over-analyzing and gets stuff done, the faith that guides his creative vision, and more.
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Today Liz Callaway Is Sharing Her New Sondheim Album
Kara talks to actor and singer Liz Callaway about her day. Big moments include releasing her live Sondheim album, why it's never too late to learn something new, creating your own breaks, the joys of starting before you're ready, her favorite reads on creativity, and more.
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Today Zack Knoll Is Editing Fiction and Archiving His Inbox
Kara talks to book editor Zack Knoll about his day. Big moments include how he protects his creative editing time, maintaining author relationships, fighting the three o'clock slump, and why he organizes his multi-folder inbox while watching Real Housewives.
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Today Cody Renard Richard Is Making Many Lists for a Two-Show Day
Kara talks to Broadway stage manager, producer, and educator Cody Renard Richard about his day. Big moments include navigating a two-show day for Into the Woods, why he brings his full self to work, his "sh*t to get done" list, finding the path he was supposed to walk, and how he winds down after working long hours.
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Today Carlotta Brentan Is Narrating Audiobooks Like an Endurance Athlete
Kara talks to actor, audiobook narrator, and director Carlotta Brentan about her day. Big moments include prep work and book analysis, why she's devoted to 10-minute breaks, co-directing the new play Vatican Falls, and how she uses Airtable to organize her life.
Customer Reviews
A much-needed dose of inspiration
Whenever I’m stuck or feeling uninspired, I turn to the work of Kara Cutruzzula for a push of encouragement, inspiration, and creativity. Fantastic guests working in a range of fields and great audio quality. I always listen to this podcast with my notes app open!
I’m already hooked
This podcast sounds amazing and very much worth my time, from the queen of encouragement, Kara Cutruzulla. Excited to get excited.
Let’s Go!
Kara is your Cheerleader in Chief and will motivate and excite you to define and get moving on “your thing”!