10-8-2025 Episode 12: I Am Gonna Sound Like an Old Person Yelling at a Cloud with Amy Clem Find Amy Clem's work at https://dirtyprettyartwear.com/ Keywords artist, jewelry, creativity, business, community, queer visibility, success, inventory management, artistic process, resilience   Summary   In this engaging conversation, Kat Edmonds and Amy Clem explore the multifaceted journey of being a working artist, particularly with Amy’s jewelry business, Dirty Pretty Artwear. They discuss the challenges and joys of navigating creativity, the importance of community support, and how sometimes you have to “grind it out”, when the work needs to get done. The dialogue emphasizes redefining success, embracing all facets of identity, and finding joy in the creative process while managing the practicalities of running a business. The conversation culminates in a call to action for listeners to create something 'dirty and pretty' as a form of resistance and self-expression.   Takeaways   Amy's journey into creativity began with Modern Dance and has evolved into jewelry making. Understanding customer needs is crucial for a successful business. Inventory management is a significant challenge for artists, or at least Kat. Diversity in income sources can alleviate pressure on artists. Community support is vital for creative individuals. Redefining success is essential for personal fulfillment. Visibility for queer artists is important in the current climate. Embracing all facets of identity enriches the artistic process. Finding joy in creativity is key to sustaining artistic work. Tools and techniques can enhance the creative process and efficiency.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction and Background of Amy Clem 02:54 The Evolution of Amy's Jewelry Business 05:29 Navigating Inventory and Customer Expectations 08:39 Balancing Art and Business 11:17 The Importance of Diverse Income Streams 13:54 Redefining Success in the Art World 16:57 Finding Joy in Creative Work 19:35 The Influence of Community and Mentorship 22:31 Integrating Different Art Forms and Practices 34:41 Navigating Identity and Societal Expectations 41:15 The Intersection of Art and Business 47:00 Finding Joy in Creative Processes 53:48 Embracing Queer Identity in Art 01:01:56 Living Authentically as Resistance   Please share any takeaways you had from the episode! Tag us @playing.possum.collective on Instagram and @playingpossumcollective.com on Bluesky. Or email us at playingpossumcollective@gmail.com.    Follow Us on Instagram Follow Us on Bluesky Watch this episode on YouTube Visit the Playing Possum Collective Website Playing Possum Podcast Website Sign up for our newsletter!  Share this episode with friends!  We’re now on Apple Podcast!    Check out the Possums individual creative endeavours.  See Katherine Edmonds’ work!  See Kacey Montgomery’s work! See Jamey Hudnall’s work!