EPISODE DESCRIPTION:Cesar Cardona (he/him) is a musician, actor, writer, and boxer. Today, he's celebrating the release of his debut album, THE HEART PART IS THE HARD PART. In Episode 84, Cesar and Grace discuss their years of collaborations and peer support, self-discipline for artists, finding new role models, and the spiritual journey that facilitated Cesar's album release. The art life is facing your shadow and opening your heart.SHOW NOTES:Cesar's debut album The Heart Part is the Hard Part releases TODAY, August 5th 2022! Check it out on Spotify and Apple Music.Things to Bare - Music Video by The ClewThe Clew is on Instagram and TikTokCesar Cardona is on InstagramThe Art Life is now on Patreon!Send Grace your requests for new topics and interview guests: theartlifeshow@gmail.comRELATED EPISODES:Episode 71: Integrity for Artists (with Rev. Brig Feltus)Episode 76: Finding Your Audience and Facing Your Fears (with Alan Lastufka)Episode 42: The Art of JoyThe Art Life is on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theartlifeshowRead more and subscribe to our newsletter at  http://theartlife.showSend letters to: The Art Life, c/o Grace Gordon, P.O. Box #1193, Hollywood, CA 90078Email:  theartlifeshow@gmail.comSupport The Art Life by buying our recommended books from our Bookshop page:  bookshop.org/shop/gracegordonofficialGrace Gordon is on Instagram:  @gracegordonofficialThe Art Life is on Twitter & Instagram: @theartlifeshowOur music is ‘The Stream’ by Rorie:  http://roriemusic.com