Create, Inspire, Do Good

Season 1

Aug. 10, 2021

Melissa Bright, Podcaster

Fellow podcaster Melissa Bright of THE BRIGHT SIDE OF LIFE PODCAST joins to talk about podcasting, fave music, the power of holding space, and gets real about her journey and where she wants to go. Host and creator of bright …

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Aug. 2, 2021

Laura Weymouth, Author

Laura Weymouth, author of young adult fantasy novel THE LIGHT BETWEEN WORLDS and the forthcoming RUSH OF WINGS joins me on the show to talk about creative process, authors who inspired her, breaking stereotypes, and more. Web...

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July 26, 2021

Chris Spear, Chef, and Podcaster

Chef Chris Spear is on the show to talk about his amazing business, Perfect Little Bites, and his podcast, Chefs Without Restaurants. Chris Spear is the chef and owner of Perfect Little Bites, an in-home personal chef busines...

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July 12, 2021

Michael "Flip" Yingling, Creative Artist and Senior Product Lead at L…

Creative artist, Michael "Flip" Yingling joins me on the show to talk about how he got into the field, life at LEGO, gets serious about living a creative life, and does a deep dive into Danish food and desserts. Don't …

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June 26, 2021

Alex Mendham, Musician & Bandleader

Musician and Bandleader, Alex Mendham of the illustrious Alex Mendham and His Orchestra graces the show to talk about the struggles of getting a niche group together, the successes, his musical inspirations, and what's next f...

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June 21, 2021

John Cotter, Author & Playwright

Author John Cotter is the latest guest on the podcast, which marks the 25th episode. John gives one of the most moving interviews to date as he goes deep sharing stories of personal health struggles with Meniere's Disease whi...

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June 14, 2021

Jacqueline Myer, Chef and Restaurateur

Chef Jacqueline Myer of Broth and Brine , a new restaurant in the Houston area joins me today to discuss her path to the culinary arts, her hot take on food as medicine, and much more. Jacqueline Myers is chef-owner …

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June 7, 2021

A.S. Hatch, Author

A.S. Hatch , brilliant author of the stunning thriller, THIS LITTLE DARK PLACE, joins the podcast to discuss his favorite writers, books that changed his life, his creative process, and shares the story of how he got publishe...

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May 23, 2021

Filip Pogády, Violinist

Versatile violinist, Filip Pogády joins me on the show today. He talks about how he got his start, what inspires him, a mutual adoration of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, his thoughts on shoulder rests, and more. To learn more ...

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May 17, 2021

Melanie Trout Anderson, Artist and Educator

Artist and educator, Melanie Trout Anderson joins to show to talk about teaching during the pandemic, what inspires her, how she got her start, her ADORABLE dog art, and more. Anderson earned her BFA in Graphic Design from th...

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May 10, 2021

Thomas Echols, Guitarist and Composer

The brilliant Thomas Echols joins the show today to talk about musical barriers in his life, various philosophies, current trends in electronic music (hint it's quite a surprise), his diverse career, and more. To find out mor...

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April 27, 2021

Dr. Claire Ghetti, Music Therapist

Music Therapist and researcher, Dr. Claire Ghetti joins me on the show today. She shares a moving story of how she came into the field, her current research, life in Norway, and more. Dr. Claire Ghetti is Associate Professor,...

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April 21, 2021

Jessica Conick, Fashion Designer.

Jessica Conick is a vibrant, eco-friendly fashion designer and founder of MOUNT INDIGO. Mount Indigo was founded by Jessica Conick. She speaks about what inspired her to start her company, what we can do to make a difference...

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April 19, 2021

Janet O'Neal, Multimedia Artist

Award winning, multimedia artist Janet O'Neal joins the podcast today! Janet shares heartwarming, and interesting stories from her career of over 30 years (and still going strong!), as well as current projects, including coll...

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April 12, 2021

Keith Gaboury, Poet

Former classmate, and talented poet, Keith Mark Gaboury joins me on the show today. He talks about his creative process, current projects, inspirations for poems and more. Keith Mark Gaboury earned a B.A. in English: Concentr...

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March 29, 2021

Jennifer Kloetzel, Cellist

I'm joined by cellist, and professor, Jennifer Kloetzel. Jennifer share delightful stories, and wonderful insights from her perspective as a long-time performer and educator. A graduate of The Juilliard School and a Fulbright...

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March 23, 2021

Amy Elizabeth Clarke, Singer/Songwriter

Singer, songwriter, Amy Elizabeth Clarke joins the show and talks bluntly about being a freelance musician during the pandemic, her current projects, her take on Taylor Swift, and more. To learn more about Amy click here for ...

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March 15, 2021

Dr. Brian Abrams, Board Certified-Music Therapist

My former professor, Dr. Brian Abrams joins us on the show today and it's such a treat to pick the brain of someone so revered in the field of music therapy. He speaks about his beginnings in the field, compassion …

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March 8, 2021

Shawn Head, Shakuhatchi Master and Composer

Shakuhatchi master, and composer, Shawn Head joins the show today! He's full of amazing stories, and wise words. Shawn Head has an active career as a Shakuhatchi soloist, along with being a composer, and educator. He studied ...

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March 1, 2021

Dr. Jennifer Higdon, Composer

Honored to have Dr. Jennifer Higdon , a Pulitzer Prize and three-time Grammy winning composer on the show today! Tune in to hear the story of her musical beginnings, what it's like to win the Pulitzer, and what she was …

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Feb. 22, 2021

Cheyanne Young, Young Adult Author

Author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young joins the podcast today! Tune in for honest book talk, witty banter, the writing rule(s) she breaks, the authors she can't get enough of, and more! Cheyanne Young is a Young Adult...

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Feb. 15, 2021

Allison Ashley, Romance Author

Just in time for Valentine's day, Romance Author, Allison Ashley of PERFECT DISTRACTION joins me on the show to talk about what it was like to debut in 2020, how her work as a clinical pharmacist impacts her writing, what …

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Feb. 8, 2021

Catherine Brusk, Author

Independently published Christian author, Catherine Brusk joins me today on the podcast to talk about FINDING FAITH, her Christian Romance series. The series deals with adult topics and we briefly touch on the subject matter ...

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Feb. 8, 2021

Carol Beth Anderson, YA Author

Carol Beth Anderson is today's guest! She is an independent author of several successful YA fantasy book series including THE MAGIC EATERS trilogy, and THE SUN-BLESSED trilogy. Beth is also the author of a short story collect...

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