Megan Hansen is a prolific illustrator. She runs an online shop called Water and Well and does most of her illustrations with an Apple iPad and Apple Pencil. We talk about what inspired her to go digital, what she likes about it compared to physical mediums, and how she's managed to build an online business with just her iPad. We also talk about Instagram tips and tricks for any creators out there looking to have a more significant footprint in social media. Relevant Links <ul> <li><a href="https://www.waterandwell.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Water and Well</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/waterandwell/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Water and Well's Etsy shop</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/_wholesomegames?lang=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wholesome Games</a></li> </ul> Meg's Gear <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/ipad/ipad-pro-9-7" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iPad Pro 9.7"</a> (No longer available)</li> <li><a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Pencil</a></li> </ul> Meg's Favorite Apps <ul> <li>Procreate (<a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate/id425073498" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS only</a>)</li> <li>A Color Story (<a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-color-story/id1015059175" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a>, <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acolorstory&hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>)</li> <li>Candy Crush (<a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a>, <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrush4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>)</li> <li>Toon Blast (<a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toon-blast/id1176027022" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iOS</a>, <a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.peakgames.toonblast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Android</a>)</li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Megan Hansen is a prolific illustrator. She runs an online shop called Water and Well and does most of her illustrations with an Apple iPad and Apple Pencil. We talk about what inspired her to go digital, what she likes about it compared to physical mediums, and how she's managed to build an online business with just her iPad. We also talk about Instagram tips and tricks for any creators out there looking to have a more significant footprint in social media.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Relevant Links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.waterandwell.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"&gt;Water and Well&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/waterandwell/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Water and Well's Etsy shop&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/_wholesomegames?lang=en" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Wholesome Games&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meg's Gear&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished/ipad/ipad-pro-9-7" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;iPad Pro 9.7"&lt;/a&gt; (No longer available)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Apple Pencil&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Meg's Favorite Apps&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;Procreate (&lt;a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/procreate/id425073498" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;iOS only&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;A Color Story (&lt;a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/a-color-story/id1015059175" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;iOS&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acolorstory&amp;hl=en_US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Candy Crush (&lt;a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;iOS&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.candycrush4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;Toon Blast (&lt;a href= "https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toon-blast/id1176027022" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;iOS&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href= "https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.peakgames.toonblast" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Android&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

iPad Art with Megan Hansen

<a href="https://twitter.com/caitlin_mcgarry" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caitlin McGarry</a> from <a href= "http://tomsguide.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Tom's Guide</a> joins us for Honestly Tech's pilot episode to discuss the new Apple Watch Series 5, why it's worth the money (or not!), and how it compares to the rest of the smartwatches and fitness watches on the market. We'll also talk about the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 and the Fitbit Versa, and we'll dive into some of Caitlin's favorite apps, the tech that's in her bag, and why Rose Gold looks good on everyone. Relevant links <a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-watch-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caitlin's Apple Watch Series 5 review</a> <a href= "https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caitlin's Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review</a> <a href= "https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smartwatches,review-2156.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Caitlin's roundup of the best smartwatches</a> In Caitlin's bag <a href="https://www.incase.com/city-accessory-pouch" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Incase City Accessory Pouch</a> <a href= "https://www.zagg.com/en_us/powerstation-plus-with-lightning-connector" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mophie Powerstation Plus</a> <a href= "https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-1-m?fnode=91" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Lightning Cable</a> <a href= "https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX2H2AM/A/apple-watch-magnetic-charger-to-usb-c-cable-1-m?fnode=83" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C</a> Caitlin's favorite app <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Overcasts</a> (iOS only)

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/caitlin_mcgarry" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Caitlin McGarry&lt;/a&gt; from &lt;a href= "http://tomsguide.com" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"&gt;Tom's Guide&lt;/a&gt; joins us for Honestly Tech's pilot episode to discuss the new Apple Watch Series 5, why it's worth the money (or not!), and how it compares to the rest of the smartwatches and fitness watches on the market. We'll also talk about the Samsung Galaxy Active 2 and the Fitbit Versa, and we'll dive into some of Caitlin's favorite apps, the tech that's in her bag, and why Rose Gold looks good on everyone.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Relevant links&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/apple-watch-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Caitlin's Apple Watch Series 5 review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/samsung-galaxy-watch-active-2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Caitlin's Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 review&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-smartwatches,review-2156.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Caitlin's roundup of the best smartwatches&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In Caitlin's bag&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.incase.com/city-accessory-pouch" target= "_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Incase City Accessory Pouch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.zagg.com/en_us/powerstation-plus-with-lightning-connector" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Mophie Powerstation Plus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MQGJ2AM/A/usb-c-to-lightning-cable-1-m?fnode=91" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Apple Lightning Cable&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MX2H2AM/A/apple-watch-magnetic-charger-to-usb-c-cable-1-m?fnode=83" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Apple Watch Magnetic Charger to USB-C&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caitlin's favorite app&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Overcasts&lt;/a&gt; (iOS only)&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

Apple Watch with Caitlin McGarry

Welcome to the teaser episode of Honestly Tech. This episode will give you a glimpse into who your host is, what this tech podcast is about, and why it's different from the ones you might already listen to. If you're looking for a community of like-minded folk who care about what they're spending money on and who they're supporting, this is a podcast for you. Give us a try. If you like what you hear and want more, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app for the full episode coming out soon. And feel free to send us feedback about what or who you'd like to hear. Relevant links: <ul> <li><a href="http://florenceion.com">Florenceion.com</a></li> <li><a href= "http://honestlytechpod.com">Honestlytechpod.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://ko-fi.com/ohthatflo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">Support us on Ko-fi</a></li> <li><a href="http://instagram.com/honestlytechpod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/honestlytechpod</a></li> </ul> In my bag: <ul> <li><a href= "https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/fast-charge-portable-battery-pack-5100-mah-eb-pg950cnegus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samsung Fast Charge Portable Battery Pack</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/audio/headphones/galaxy-buds--white-sm-r170nzwaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Samsung Galaxy Buds</a></li> <li><a href= "https://store.google.com/us/product/google_pixelbook_pen?hl=en-US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Google Pixelbook Pen</a></li> </ul>

<description>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the teaser episode of Honestly Tech. This episode will give you a glimpse into who your host is, what this tech podcast is about, and why it's different from the ones you might already listen to. If you're looking for a community of like-minded folk who care about what they're spending money on and who they're supporting, this is a podcast for you. Give us a try. If you like what you hear and want more, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app for the full episode coming out soon. And feel free to send us feedback about what or who you'd like to hear.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Relevant links:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://florenceion.com"&gt;Florenceion.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "http://honestlytechpod.com"&gt;Honestlytechpod.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="https://ko-fi.com/ohthatflo" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer"&gt;Support us on Ko-fi&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href="http://instagram.com/honestlytechpod" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;instagram.com/honestlytechpod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In my bag:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/fast-charge-portable-battery-pack-5100-mah-eb-pg950cnegus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Samsung Fast Charge Portable Battery Pack&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/audio/headphones/galaxy-buds--white-sm-r170nzwaxar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Samsung Galaxy Buds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt;&lt;a href= "https://store.google.com/us/product/google_pixelbook_pen?hl=en-US" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;Google Pixelbook Pen&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

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