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Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast

Illo Chat is a podcast for illustrators working in the children"s book industry. Creative, funny and full of information on how to write, illustrate, and publish picture books and how to become a professional illustrator. Woman illustrator, Olga Herrera, teaches about the publishing industry and the behind the scenes work that goes into book design and illustration. Kidlit discussions and insights for artist and creatives. WEBSITE: www.illochat.com

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00:55:07

EP 47 Final Episode

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2025/03/02

Our journey here is coming to an end. We've loved every minute we have gotten to chit-chat on this platform. We'd like to thank all of our past and future listeners for tagging along. We wish you much success and inspiration in your art journey. Thanks for listening.Cover Art by Olga HerreraPodcast and video production by Sunny DuranILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP):⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠OUR WEBSITE:

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01:00:50

EP 46 Wrap Up 2024

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/12/22

It's our end-of-the-year episode! Join us while we reminisce about the year and make our plans for the future. Thanks for listening. Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

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01:07:23

EP 45 Thankful

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/11/26

In this episode, we share what we're thankful for, spending time with friends, finding inspiration in new places, and having the courage to do new things. We'd love to hear what you're thankful for.Thanks for listening. Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran:

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01:06:17

EP 44 A Chat with Berrie Torgan-Randall

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/10/27

In this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Berrie Torgan-Randall about her early graphic novel Bella and Blue. We discussed her publishing journey and how her persistence has paid off. Thanks for listening. Berrie Torgan-Randall ⁠⁠www.berrietr.com Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video:

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01:06:58

EP43 A Chat with Tara J. Hannon

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/09/22

In this episode, we chat with author and illustrator Tara J. Hannon about her early graphic novel series Birtle. We discussed her process for submitting a graphic novel and the inspiration behind these adorable books. Thanks for listening. Tara J. Hannon: ⁠www.tarajhannon.com Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video:

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00:52:28

EP 42 How to say Yes when you think you're not ready

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/08/25

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how to say yes to projects in spite of the fear of failure and imposter syndrome and just do the thing.Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran

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01:02:12

EP 41 Social Media for Illustrators

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/07/14

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the state of social media for illustrators today. How things have changed and where they are going.Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran

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00:38:52

EP 40 The Sting of Rejection

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/06/19

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the sting of rejection and how to overcome the feeling of failure. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera

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00:44:21

EP 39 Three Year Anniversary

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/05/19

Yay! It's Illo Chat's third anniversary! Join Olga and Sunny as they reminisce on how they got here and some of their favorite highlights from the last three years. Thank you for listening for three years. We couldn't have done this without you. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the

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00:49:18

EP 38 Think Like a Designer

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/04/24

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about how thinking like a designer can save you time and edits when creating art for children's books. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran

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00:50:46

EP 37 Should you be an Author or an Illustrator or Both

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/03/17

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the roles and responsibilities of being an author and an illustrator or wearing the hats of both. And how to decide which fits best. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran

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00:51:50

EP 36 Switching Agents

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2024/02/18

In this episode, Olga and Sunny talk about the steps one can take when switching agents. The use of publisher’s marketplace, and query tracker to research agents and help make informed decisions.Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS

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00:54:08

EP 35 2023 Wrap up

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/12/24

In this episode, Olga and Sunny recap what happened this year, where they are now, and their plans for the future. They also discuss how it's easier to stay focused when you're busy but easy to lose your way when you have too much time on your hands. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE:

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01:01:59

EP34 A Chat with Jed Alexander

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/11/26

In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator Jed Alexander about his wordless picture books. We talked about his process for writing wordless picture books and his illustration technique. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran John Sandford: ⁠sandfordarchive.com⁠ ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video:

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01:02:19

EP 33 A chat with John Sandford

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/10/28

In this episode, we chat with author, illustrator John Sandford about his new picture book BrindleFox. We talk about his inspiration and illustration technique for this book as well as his time as an art director. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran John Sandford: sandfordarchive.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video:

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01:07:18

EP 32 Interview with Julia Mills

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/09/24

In this episode we chat with author and illustrator Julia Mills about her debut picture book I am Stuck. We talk about her writing journey, her inspiration as an art teacher, and her process for illustrating this book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran Julia Mills: ⁠⁠⁠jamills.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠ Watch the video:

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00:40:34

EP 31 Time to Reevaluate

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/08/20

In this episode, Sunny talks about her year of letting go and her decision to go back to a full-time job outside the home. Giving her the freedom to pursue art as her passion instead of her career. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.illochat.com/⁠⁠ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE ▼YOUR HOSTS

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00:38:59

EP 30 Interview with Holly Hatam

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/07/23

In this episode, we chat with Holly Hatam the illustrator of A Good Deed Can Grow written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman. We talk about Holly's journey to becoming a children's book illustrator and her process for illustrating this book. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Holly Hatam: ⁠⁠hollyhatam.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠ Watch the video: ⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠ ▼YOUR

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01:02:39

EP 29 I Left My Agent

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/06/25

In this episode Sunny talks about leaving her agent and what she would look for in the future when considering an agent. She discusses how it's okay to evaluate where you are and make changes to help you move forward. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran You can also find Olga's book here: ⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/book⁠ ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): https://www.facebook.com/groups/423218296121427 OUR

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01:36:20

EP 28 Interview with Vicki Johnson and Gillian Reid

Illo Chat: Illustration Podcast ·

2023/05/21

In this episode, we chat with Vicki Johnson the author of Molly's Tuxedo, and Gillian Reid the illustrator that worked on this wonderful book. We talk about Vicki's author journey and inspiration for this picture book. We also talk to Gillian about her Illustrator journey and her art process. Thanks for listening. Cover art by Olga Herrera Vicki Johnson: ⁠vickijohnsonwrites.com Gillian Reid: gillian-reid.com ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK

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