Create, Inspire, Do Good

Season 1

Nov. 28, 2022

Steve March Tormé, Musician, Composer

Steve March Tormé, son of legendary singer-songwriter Mel Tormé and the stepson of well-known actor/comedian Hal March, is a talented entertainer in his own right. Since the late 1970s, he has been a successful singer, enter...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial series talks finances for crea…

Erin Lowry is a writer, speaker, and author coach known for her Broke Millennial book series that helps break down the mysteries and intricacies of finance, from budgets basics, to investing, and more. Her goal is to spread f...

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Nov. 14, 2022

David Libert, Musician, Music Manager

David Libert is more than a musician, and manager. He’s a talented, hard-working household name who worked with many along his unique journey from a kid in Jersey, to being a bandmate, and beyond. You can now ready about his …

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Nov. 7, 2022

Vickie Lan, Author, Podcaster

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. In this episode we dig deep into being Asian-American in the creative field, and touch on lighter...

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Oct. 24, 2022

Eva Szekely, Violinist, Professor

As soloist and chamber musician, violinist Eva Szekely has concertized extensively throughout North America, Europe and South America. She has appeared in such cities as Boston, Milwaukee, Chicago, Prague, New York, St. Louis...

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Oct. 17, 2022

Sarah Jesudason, Librarian, Multi-creative.

Sarah Jesudason is a Librarian, and Multi-creative person who shares her talents of music, and sewing with her community. She is active in the music community in Oregon, and in this episode we discuss her creative path, the f...

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Oct. 10, 2022

Chris Impellitteri, Guitarist, Founder of Impellitteri

Today’s guest is Chris Impellitteri , guitarist, and founding member of the heavy metal rock band, Impellitteri . His virtuosic riffs make him a guitar hero, the melodies are full of energy. Be sure to check out their latest ...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Laura Gayle Green, Music Librarian, Musician, Musicologist

It was a delight to catch up with one of my favorite people, musician and music librarian, Laura Gayle Green. We discuss a vast array of topics from her start, to the unique smell of books, and more in this …

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Sept. 19, 2022

Ana Nikolic, Pianist

Today's guest, pianist, Ana Nikolic, discusses a wide variety of topics, from her musical interests, to how different music education systems she's encountered happen to be. She also shares great insights, stories along the w...

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Sept. 12, 2022

Daniel Saenz, Cellist

Daniel Saenz joins the show to discuss his musical life from beginnings to the joys of being a professor. He also shares practice tips, resources, and so much more in this intimate interview. Cellist Daniel Saenz has performe...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Rhonda Proctor, Photographer

Rhonda Proctor is a North Carolina based photographer with broad visual interests from black and white photography, to nature, animals, abstract, and more. She is also a member of the Sharpshooters International Photography g...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Zia Blue, Singer/Songwriter

Zia Blue, is a talented young singer/songwriter who recently had the opportunity to show her talent on American Idol. In this podcast episode, she shares her musical inspirations, struggles, discusses her experiences on Ameri...

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Aug. 8, 2022

Jennifer Smith, Mezzo Soprano

Today’s show features Jennifer Smith, Mezzo Soprano. Her unique story reminds us all of the power of believing in oneself…and that it is never too late to chase your dreams. Jennifer lives in the Kansas City area and works in...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Gena Destri, Artist

Gena Destri is a semi-abstract expressionist landscape painter. Her pieces are color-oriented and intuitive, celebrating nature, energies, humanity, womanhood and growth. Usually, Destri works from life or photographs to star...

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June 27, 2022

Jim Rosokoff (Dr. Uke)

Jim Rosokoff, aka Doctor Uke, is a retired Dermatologist. He loves music and sings, as well as plays the ukulele and runs the successful and very helpful resource, Doctor Uke website that provides song sheets for ukulele, as ...

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June 20, 2022

Special Episode: Music Therapists and Burnout with Ami Kunimura, MT-BC

Ami Kunimura returns to the podcast in this episode, specifically focused for professional and student music therapists regarding burnout, and resilience. Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC is the founder of The Self-Care Institute and ...

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June 13, 2022

Emile Pandolfi, Pianist

Today's show features pianist, Emile Pandolfi . He delighted me with stories from working at a comedy club in California, to dispensing wisdom from his lengthy career, to fave books, and more. With more than half a billion st...

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June 6, 2022

Rachel May, Author, Editor, Book Coach

Rachel May from Golden May Editing returns to the podcast for a special "mini-sode"! This episode is also available as a video on YouTube here In this episode, Rachel digs into more things she loves about her career as a …

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May 16, 2022

From The Archives: Chris Spear, Chef and Podcaster

Another fave episode originally airing in July of 2021. Chris continues to thrive in his business PERFECT LITTLE BITES, and his podcast, CHEFS WITHOUT RESTAURANTS. Check out the links for more! Chef Chris Spear is on the show...

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May 10, 2022

From The Archives: Michael "Flip" Yingling, Creative Artist and Senio…

This archived episode is from July 2021, and remains on of the TOP episodes streamed to date! Creative artist, Michael "Flip" Yingling joins me on the show to talk about how he got into the field, life at LEGO, gets …

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May 3, 2022

From The Archives: Ben Barnes, Actor, Musician

The interview, originally conducted in October of 2021, is the most popular to date! It was a pleasure to talk with Ben Barnes back about his debut music album SONGS FOR YOU, his musical inspirations, and more. Check the lin...

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April 25, 2022

Mallory Harding, Mezzo-Soprano

Mallory Harding, mezzo-soprano, and Artistic Director of New Moon Opera joins the show to discuss Biography Chicago-based mezzo-soprano Mallory Harding most recently performed with Haymarket Opera in their filmed production o...

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April 11, 2022

Dan Issawi, Musician, Podcaster

Dan, host of Izzy's Sandpit TV joins the podcast to discuss starting a rock music Youtube show, gushes on fave bands, dispenses wisdom, and dishes on a variety of topics in this in-depth, yet equally fresh interview. Biograp...

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April 4, 2022

Elizabeth MacDuffie, Editor

Elizabeth MacDuffie is the Editor-In-Chief of Meat for Tea: The Valley Review. It was founded by Elizabeth MacDuffie and Alexandra Wagman. MFT is a non-academic affiliated magazine committed to recognizing and featuring the w...

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