Aurora Airwaves
Episode 33

Nicole Matarese

Creating on Your Own Terms
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Creating on Your Own Terms with Queer Filmmaker/Artist Nicole Matarese

February 21, 2025  ยท  1 hr 30 min

Nicole Matarese is a queer filmmaker, artist, and comedian who has learned how to make things happen without waiting for permission. We talk about building creative community, showing up for your art without burning out, and why the only thing standing between you and your creative life is the decision to begin.

This conversation is for anyone navigating the balance between creativity, healing, and real life.

Nicole Matarese holding a Museum of the Moving Image cup
Nicole Matarese

Show notes

  • Nicole on Instagram, @_gabagoolghoul
  • Screaming Crying Throwing Up: A Fangirl Sketch Show, a sketch comedy show created by and for fangirls, @fangirlsketchshow
  • Nicole’s podcast, Nacho Average Diary Podcast, where she and her co-host eat nachos and read old diaries, @nachoaveragediarypodcast
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