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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. Olga Herrera, children's book author and illustrator, 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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A Light For Lucinda - The story

2026/06/09

In this episode Olga shares the story behind her latest picture book, A Light For Lucinda published June 9, 2026. She answers questions from the Kidlit community regarding the inspiration for this book, Illustration struggles and a sneak chat about her upcoming graphic novels.

A Chat with Jed Alexander. Writing and Marketing.

2026/04/27

In this Episode, I chat with Jed Alexander, author and illustrator of The Black Market. We talked about his writing style, writing for characters and not the plot. We discuss the challenges of marketing and doing author school visits and promoting work on social medias.

A Chat with Kerry McQuaide. Finding your pack: Kidlit Community

2026/03/24

In This Episode Olga and Kerry chat about the importance of having connections, the benefits of associations and being active in your kidlit community. They discuss Kerry's picture book, The Biggest Highest Wave, and how Kerry got to make a windows display for her book at Books of Wonder.

What is Narrative Art?

2026/02/15

In this episode Olga talks about Narrative Illustration. What does it mean, and how to do it. With examples on how small changes can create story in your illustration work.

Time Trap. What's stealing your time?

2025/12/02

In this episode Olga talks about social media, the ultimate time stealer, and what she did about it. She gives concrete ideas for maximizing your time and rebooting that creative flow.

Can Art be a hobby again?

2025/10/30

In this episode we have Sunny as a guest! We chat about the constant pull to monetize art. After leaving the industry and not seeking art as career, the siren call to make money from art can ruin the joy of it.

Illo Chat Comes Back!

2025/10/22

The podcast is back! Hosted by Olga Herrera. Let's chat again! There will be thoughtful and insightful conversations with guest artists, and think out-loud wonderings with Olga.

EP 47 Final Episode

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 Herrera Podcast and video production by Sunny Duran ILLO CHAT ILLUSTRATION COMMUNITY (JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/423218296121427⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ OUR WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠illochat.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

EP 46 Wrap Up 2024

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. Cover Art by Olga Herrera 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

EP 45 Thankful

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

EP 44 A Chat with Berrie Torgan-Randall

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

EP43 A Chat with Tara J. Hannon

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtu.be/QKQCEhcVxpE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ▼YOUR HOSTS ▼ Sunny Duran: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sunnyduran.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠olgaherrera.me

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

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

EP 41 Social Media for Illustrators

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sunnyduran.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Olga Herrera ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

EP 40 The Sting of Rejection

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.olgaherrera.me/

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Harper1985 2025/01/01

Hosts that give the most!

The topics discussed are so useful and true to life. I really enjoy the dynamic of Sunny and Olga and how they share how to juggle the many aspects of...

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Kristina Lucia 2024/08/07

A great podcast for illustrators

This is a wonderful podcast for illustrators and artists. The conversations are great resources of information while also providing interesting think...

★★★★★

Aspiring Artist School 2024/04/28

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I recently became aware of your podcast and I would like to thank you both for the kind and honest way you are using your experiences to guide others ...

★★★★★

ifewa 2023/04/25

So helpful!

I am an aspiring children’s book and illustrator, and this podcast has been so helpful to help me get started figuring out how to get started! You two...

★★★★★

ellenseal_art 2021/12/17

A joy to listen to

I feel like I’m catching up with old friends listening to this podcast. Lots of great info too! 😊

★★★★★

Hazel.DH 2021/10/20

My new favorite!

I’ve learned so much from these two women! So helpful!

★★★★★

A very grateful artist 2021/10/20

Incredible podcast!

For any new artist or anyone looking to become an illustrator for a book, I really recommend this podcast. The creators are both very experienced and ...

★★★★★

kris_1095 2021/10/19

AWESOME! very helpful!

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LauraGirl373 2021/08/02

So grateful for this podcast

I am binging this podcast. It’s exactly what I needed. Everything they say is what I have been needing to hear. I listen to so many podcasts but this ...

★★★★★

bhayman111 2021/05/20

Fresh voices about “how things work”!

When this podcast debuted, the hosts published the first 4 episodes (!), and so I binged listened to all four over a couple of days. Things I dig abou...

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