Podcast Episodes — creativity

Episode 40: Chess Brodnick - Interior Abstractions of Life Our guest Chess Brodnick, a Psychotherapist and Artist, shares his story on how he is trying to point out the interior abstractions of life through his artwork. Chess is a self-taught artist that took 2-years to study and draw self-portraits. He drew from his memories and experiences, pushing his art to the very edge. As a psychotherapist, Chess is exposed to many emotions from his patients. He's even used his art-making to help his patients when nothing else would reach the severely mentally ill. He shares with us on how art...

    Episode 39: Giovanni Lazzaro - Italian Violin Maker In this episode, Giovanni Lazzaro an artisan of string instruments shares what it's like to be a true craftsman creating perfect performing instruments for the most accomplished musicians. He prides himself in creating instruments that best perform the true "Italian sound". Working with exotic woods and building a string instrument that not only looks elegant but achieves a heavenly sound that can last for centuries and handed down from one master musician to another.   Show Notes:  Episode 39: Giovanni Lazzaro Italian Violin Maker00:00:17 - 00:05:03Every time we schedule an...

  Episode 38: Monica L. Smith - Piecing Life Through Fragments Want to know what it's really like to be an archaeologist? Our guest Monica L. Smith is an archaeologist and author. Monica provides us with an in-depth look at archaeology. Its impact on civilizations past and present. Plus, what it's like to live life as an archeologist. She teaches archeology and has written numerous books on the subject. Discover what it means to piece life through its many fragments - past and present.     Show Notes:   

  Episode 36: Natali Herrera-Pacheco - Photographer Writer & Artist In this episode, Natali Herrera-Pacheco discusses her creative journey from her formal education in Spain and Venezuela to living the creative life in the United States. We were excited to learn about her understanding and experiences with ritual music from her native city in South America. She expresses her passion about understanding human nature and the power of family. Natali uses her camera to collect reality images of day-to-day life in today's world.   Show Notes: Episode 36: NataliHerrera-Pacheco Photographer Writer & Artist00:00:18 - 00:05:03Okay so what are you drinking...

    Episode 34: Ivana Mišić Life of a Concert Flutist & Soloist  In this episode, we interview Ivana Mišić a concert flutist and soloist who has worked with international conductors, orchestras, masterclasses, and competitions. She discusses growing up in Croatia and how her musical talents, inspiration, and creativity evolved from many life events and opportunities. We ask her some questions that we all wonder about when watching a flute player in an orchestra. Her answers may surprise you. Among many of her accomplishments as a performer, she has had the opportunity to play improv compositions with jazz ensembles and orchestras....