Welcome to the Illo Chat Podcast. Join Olga Herrera and Sunny Duran as they chat about their experiences as children's book illustrators.

Episode 15 When your Muse goes on Vacation

In episode 15 we talk about about when your muse goes on vacation. Cuando la Musa se te va de vacaciones. How to recognize if you have...

Episode 14 Pivot

In episode 14 we talk about what to do when things don't go as planned. How you can pick up the pieces, pivot and make the best of...

Episode 13 Conference Plans

In episode 13 we talk about how our year started out (not like we expected). Our plans for the new year and how we’re planning for a...

Episode 12 You are an Artist

In episode 12 we talk about if you are hesitant to call yourself an artist you are not alone. Join us on this raw and real talk about how...

Episode 11 Self Publishing

In episode 11 we talk about how to work with self publishing authors when they ask you to illustrate their book. In part 1 we discuss the...

Episode 10 Part 2 Let's Talk about Agents!

In episode 10 part 2 we continue our talk about agents. We cover red flags, how to submit to agents and how to query a literary agent....

Episode 10 Part 1 Let's Talk about Agents!

In episode 10 we talk about the different types of agents. What an agent does for children's book authors and illustrators and why you...

Episode 9 FAQ

In episode 9 we answer some frequently asked questions. We talk about what to do after you join SCBWI. How to go from traditional to digital

Episode 8 Part 2 How to Find Work and Promote yourself as an Illustrator

In part 2 of Episode 8 we discuss how to promote yourself online. How to navigate freelance job websites and agents. What redflags to...

Episode 8 Part 1 How to Find Work and Promote yourself as an Illustrator

As an illustrator there are so many avenues to find work and make money. It can be overwhelming trying to decide where to focus your...