{"podcast":{"title":"AART","slug":"aart-6291896","podcast_index_feed_id":6291896,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5814675/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/73f97b52eb462db8bc6da9de8705b66c.jpg","author":"Chris Stafford","episode_count":137,"summary":"Veteran award-winning podcaster Chris Stafford talks to women artists from across mediums and around the world to get to know the person behind their art. Conversations are intimate and free flowing as we learn about the journey these talented women have taken to become successful artists. Testimonials: \"It’s rare that I let everything hang out there about my past and what has formed me into an artist. I had a wonderful conversation with Chris Stafford recently and found myself doing just that—filling in the background. Chris was so easy to talk to and has a wonderful way of organically mining the truth of self within us that forms a sensitive picture of whomever she is conversing with—as we used to say, the gift of the gab. You should check out her podcast archive and listen to lots of incredible interviews that promote women in the arts.\" Anna Carll \"Chris is a natural host and I thoroughly enjoyed talking with her. She’s authentic, personable, and has a clear passion for supporting women. Her conversations with female artists about their artistic journeys are in depth and thoughtful. She’s getting into territory others often ignore and uncovering some gems in the process.” Juli…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T18:19:32.793046+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aart-6291896"},"episode":{"title":"Lighting the Way: Nica Fazio’s Journey Through Film, Television, and Persistence","slug":"lighting-the-way-nica-fazio-s-journey-through-film-television-and-persistence","published_at":"2026-02-17T10:30:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aart-6291896/lighting-the-way-nica-fazio-s-journey-through-film-television-and-persistence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aart-6291896","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/lighting-the-way-nica-fazio-s-journey-through-film-television-and-persistence--69847895","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69847895/s4e4_nica_fazio.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the AART , host Chris Stafford sits down with American film and television professional Nica Fazio for an honest, wide-ranging biographical conversation about her life, career, and personal journey working behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. Rather than focusing on technical details, this episode explores the human story behind a career spent on set—how Nica found her way into film and television, what drew her to the work, and how years in the industry shaped her identity, resilience, and outlook on life.Nica shares reflections on growing up, discovering creative communities, and navigating the realities of working in a demanding, often unpredictable industry. She talks about the challenges and rewards of life behind the camera, the importance of collaboration, and the relationships formed on set that leave a lasting mark long after the lights go down. Through personal stories and candid insights, Nica opens up about perseverance, adaptability, and the quieter moments that define a career not always seen by audiences. This episode of AART is about more than film and television—it’s about finding purpose, learning to trust your instincts, and building a meaningful life through creative work. Whether you’re an artist, filmmaker, or simply curious about the people who bring stories to life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a thoughtful and inspiring look at what it means to commit to a path and grow along the way. Nica’s links: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9717608/ https://www.instagram.com/nica.fazio/ https://www.instagram.com/nicafaziophoto/ Nica's dinner party guests: My grandpa Ellen Kuras Ava Duvernay Lisa Kudrow Amy Winehouse Alejandro González Iñárritu Some of Nica’s favorite women artists: Elisa Capdevila (muralist from Ba…","meta_description":"In this episode of the AART , host Chris Stafford sits down with American film and television professional Nica Fazio for an honest, wide-ranging biograph…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3743,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/aart-6291896/episodes/lighting-the-way-nica-fazio-s-journey-through-film-television-and-persistence/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/aart-6291896/lighting-the-way-nica-fazio-s-journey-through-film-television-and-persistence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}