Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast
Called to Create is a podcast where your desire to create will be supported and celebrated through interviews with inspiring Latter-day Saint creators who are passionate about their craft and share helpful, real-life experiences that will guide you on your creative journey. Look for new episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Called to Create: An LDSPMA Podcast
Mallory Everton: A Journey Through Laughter, Light, and Life
Guest host Jenna Carson, a chaplain and captain in the U.S. Air Force, interviews filmmaker and comedian Mallory Everton. Best known for her work on BYUtv's Studio C and JK Studios' Freelancers, Mallory shares her journey from nursing aspirant to established artist. The conversation focuses on her creative process, the importance of comedy in dark times, and how she navigates the challenges of a patchwork career as an artist. Mallory offers insights into maintaining a joyful and authentic approach to creativity, driven by curiosity and a deep relationship with God.
Tune in for an inspiring discussion about art, resilience, and the pursuit of one's calling.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:11 Mallory Everton's Background and Current Life
03:37 Creative Process and Inspirations
05:49 Challenges and Overcoming Creative Blocks
11:51 Navigating the Uncertainty of an Artistic Career
18:18 Relationship with God and Spiritual Insights
21:49 Advice for Aspiring Creatives
25:42 Mallory's Early Creative Influences
28:16 College Plans and Career Shift
32:48 Joining and Growing Studio C
38:30 The Impact and Value of Comedy
47:07 Mallory's Future Projects and Social Media