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Creative Arts Episodes

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June 5, 2023

Jessica Kuba, Board Certified-Music Therapist, Multi-Creative

Jessica Kuba is a Board Certified-Music Therapist located in Salem, Oregon. After earning her Masters in Music Therapy from Montclair State University, Jessica has spent the past decade exploring the use of music therapy with a variety of populations, including work with geriatric and hospice patients, as well as with Native American youth. In recent months, Jessica has stepped away from clinical work in order to focus her efforts on a new startup initiative; an online database of printable reso...
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May 8, 2023

Robin Anderson, Social Media Consultant, Content Creator, Multi-Artist

Robin Anderson is a multi-passionate freelance musician, singer, pianist, teacher, composer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, & arts advocate. She is a social media consultant and content creator based in Columbia, Missouri. With a focus on helping nonprofits, mission-oriented groups, and service-based community organizations, Robin assists her clients in crafting their message to make a meaningful impact. With her expertise in social media and content creation, Robin enables her clients to ...
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April 24, 2023

Mathias Lattin, Blues Musician

At 20 years old, Mathias Lattin won 1st place at the 2023 International Blues Challenge in the band category and was awarded Best Guitarist by the judges. Mathias Lattin is a product of the Houston ISD Fine Arts magnet program. He is a 2020 graduate of Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts. Mathias Lattin is an emerging young Texas guitarist. He’s heavily influenced by music legends B.B. King, Johnny “Guitar” Watson, Albert Collins, and Wes Montgomery. Mathias’s love for music is r...
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April 17, 2023

Maryanna Sokol, Board Certified-Music Therapist, Singer/Songwriter

Maryanna Sokol is a Board Certified-Music Therapist and talented Singer/Songwriter. She joins the show to discuss current projects, the power of songwriting both in her work, and personal life, digs into the creative process, and so much more. You can find her at the links below! Be sure to follow her socials and support local music! Maryanna's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MaryannaSokolMusic **Announcement** The countdown to the 100th episode is on! Be sure to follow and subscribe to the p...
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April 10, 2023

Aubrey Alexander, Luthier

Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacemeal/ Redbubble CPPodcast.redbubble.com Creative Peacemeal READING list here Donate to AhHa!Broadway here! Donate Dachshund Rescue of Houston here Interested in Corrie Legge's content planner? Click here to order! Looking for custom orthotics? Foot and Shoe Solutions is your answer....
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April 3, 2023

John Cotter, Author, Playwright (PART TWO)

The brilliant author and playwright, John Cotter returns to the podcast mere weeks before his memoir, LOSING MUSIC hits the shelves. We discuss a myriad of subjects, and always, his deep introspection is a delight. Tune in, and if you haven't heard part one, make sure to check that out too. John Cotter is the author of the memoir Losing Music, from Milkweed Editions, portions of which have appeared in Raritan, Catapult, Indiana Review, and Guernica. His novel, Under the Small Lights, was publis...
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March 27, 2023

Olivia Krodel, Graphic Designer

Olivia Krodel is a graphic designer, obtaining her degree from High Point University. Her work has been featured across a variety of media from newspaper ads, to freelance work such as fun designs for this very podcast on the RedBubble site! To learn more about Olivia, or to book her for freelance work, visit her website here. Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfi...
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March 6, 2023

Patrick DaSalvo and Garnet Grimm of Savoy Brown

It was a pleasure to interview the last remaining members of the band, Savoy Brown, bassist Patrick DaSalvo and drummer Garnet Grimm. Visit Savoybrown.com to order their latest album and more The History of Savoy Brown Defining the British Blues Boom music scene in London in the mid ‘60’s The British R ‘n‘ B boom of the early 1960’s led directly to the British Blues Explosion in 1968. The London R n B boom led by, for example, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, The Pretty Things a...
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Feb. 27, 2023

Paulette Kennedy, Author

Originally from the Ozarks, Paulette Kennedy now divides her time between her Missouri hometown and Los Angeles, where she lives with her family and a menagerie of rescue pets. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys tending to her garden, knitting, and finding unique vintage treasures at thrift stores and flea markets. As a history lover, she can get lost for days in her research—learning everything she can about the places in her stories and what her characters might have experienced in the past. P...
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Feb. 20, 2023

Nikkolas Smith, Artist, ARTivist, NYT Bestselling Illustrator

Nikkolas Smith, a native of Houston, Texas, is a Master of Architecture recipient from Hampton University. After designing theme parks at Walt Disney Imagineering for 11 years, he is now an ARTivist, Concept artist, Children's Books Author, Film Illustrator (Space Jam 2, Black Panther 2, Judah and the Black Messiah) and Movie poster designer (Black Panther, Beale Street, Southside With You, Dear White People, Stranger Fruit). He is the author/illustrator of the picture books "The Golden Girls of...
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Feb. 13, 2023

Clay Melton, Blues/Jazz Musician

At only 27, Clay Melton, the Louisiana-born and Texas-based blues-rocker has already spent 14 years performing live. His powerfully raspy voice and wicked guitar licks leave no doubt he’s grown up in the school of barroom blues-rock. Clay’s recent release, Back to Blue (July 2021), is being spun on more than 160 radio stations in the U.S. and abroad. As of August 21st, Roots Music (the #1 independent music chart in the world) ranks Clay on the Blues Rock charts with the #1 song in the world for ...
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Feb. 6, 2023

Heather Hutchison, Musician, & Author discusses finding solace and success in music, and advocating and breaking barriers as person who is blind.

Heather Hutchison is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with four albums released to date. old with both heart-wrenching honesty and sharp whit, Holding On by Letting Go chronicles Hutchison’s life as a blind person in Canada and Latin America, her hospitalization for psychiatric care in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the refuge she has always found in music. It is a gripping story of courage, resilience, hope, an...
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Jan. 30, 2023

Jennifer Ball, Master Wedding Planner (Part two!)

Master wedding planner, Jennifer Ball of Knot Your Average Events is back on the show to discuss current trends, running a successful business when life gets messy, the importance of finding time, and so much more. Jennifer Ball is the owner of Knot Your Average Events and is also a contributor to a wedding planning book entitled Planners Unplugged. Adjunct Professor at High Point University and ACC. Jennifer Ball is known as the coordinating ninja. She thrives in creating a unique guest experi...
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Jan. 23, 2023

Dr. Tracy Floreani, Professor, Literary Critic

Tracy Floreani is Professor of English at Oklahoma City University where she teaches American literature and writing. She also serves as Director of the Center for Interpersonal Studies through Film and Literature, the university’s public humanities initiative and is current President of MELUS, the Society for the Study of Multiethnic Literature of the U.S. She is the author of Fifties Ethnicities: The Ethnic Novel and Mass Culture at Midcentury (SUNY 2013), editor of the forthcoming Approaches ...
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Jan. 9, 2023

Bruce Coville, Children's Author

Children’s author, Bruce Coville has been writing for over 40 years and has over 100 books published including MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN, and some of my all time personal favorites, INTO THE LAND OF THE UNICORNS, and BRUCE COVILLE’S BOOK OF GHOSTS. Beloved children's author, Bruce Coville shares inside stories about his famed INTO THE LAND OF UNICORNS series, wise words, and more in this fast-paced episode. For more information about today's guest, or to order books, visit the link below. https://...
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Jan. 2, 2023

Laura Henning, Dancer, and multi-creative

The 2023 podcast year starts off with a good friend of mine, former Rockette, Laura Henning. Laura is a multi-creative including dancer, model, actor, singer and choreographer. She currently resides in New Mexico and enjoys spending time with family and her two puppies. In this episode she delves in how she keeps her creative mind and spirit excited through the ups and downs, chats about some amazing books and movies, as well as reminisces on her time with the Rockette's, and much more. This in...
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Dec. 17, 2022

Glam Rock Band Royal Sugar dishes on everything from tour life to the philosophical

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tyler and Garrett from the band Royal Sugar. It was a delight to get to know this talented duo and chat about pretty much everything under the sun. For more about Royal Sugar, click here! Royal Sugar Insta: @royalsugarband Royal Sugar FB: @royalsugarband Bio: Meet the future of rock ’n’ roll: Nashville’s Royal Sugar. The glam group is the most exciting new band to emerge on the scene, a mix of ‘70s and ‘80s nostalgia made fresh by their penchant...
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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, entertainer, recording artist, TV & radio host and has toured extensively worldwide to an ever-growing fan base. In this episode, he talks about carving his own path in the music business, his radio show, what's coming for the 2022 holiday season and beyond, and more in this fun ...
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Nov. 21, 2022

Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial series talks finances for creatives, and more

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 financial literacy, and help people understand the importance of financial health. To find out more about Erin, including purchasing books, getting workbooks, or booking speaking engagements, follow this link here. #creativeliving #finance #brokemillennial #dowhatyoulove Su...
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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 epic ride in his new book ROCK AND ROLL WARRIOR: MY MISADVENTURES WITH ALICE COOPER, PRINCE, GEORGE CLINTON, LIVING COLOUR, THE HAPPENINGS, AND MORE. Available now. Go here to learn more about David Libert, and to buy his memoir. David is also an animal lover, and advocate ...
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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 topics as well like fave movies, writings tips, and more. Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peac...
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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 fun and interesting things about being a librarian, her love of music, and so much more. Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bo...
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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 insightful episode. Laura Gayle Green holds degrees from Ashland College (B. music, piano), the University of Virginia (M.A., musicology), and Indiana University (M.L.S. with an emphasis in music librarianship). She became Head of the Warren D. Allen Music Library at Florida State University...
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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 group. You can learn more about Rhonda, and purchase her original prints, on here website. https://rhondaproctor.com/ Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacem...