Episodes

Dr. Huang is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco. His areas of research include: High Redshift (Faraway) Type Ia Supernovae (SN e Ia), Nearby SN e Ia, and Gravitational Lensing. We chat about the fascinating field, the logistics of becoming an astrophysicist, the beauty of the Universe, our shared love of Einstein and Mozart, and so much more. Visit the Self-Care Institute at https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a rev...

One of my very best friends, and fellow writer's Elizabeth Szubert joins the show to talk shop, but especially about her unique writing journey. Elizabeth Szubert fell in love with the idea of becoming a writer after reading A PRAYER FOR OWEN MEANY. She enjoys writing fantasy, speculative fiction, and more. Her loves include coffee, planners, and her adorable dog. Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @c...

Julie Randall is a speaker, and author of bestselling memoir, Patient 71 in which she documents her cancer journey. Julie was diagnosed with advanced terminal melanoma in 2012 yet defied odds and survived. She joins the podcast to discuss her book, her life changing journey, and the lessons she learned along the way. This is a poignant and compelling interview, and one that may bring a tear to your eye. To learn more about Julie, or to purchase her book, go here: https://julierandall.com.au/ S...

Sylvie Rosokoff is an NYC based photographer who specializes in capturing elopements, intimate weddings, and also author photos. Her stunning work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Brides, Martha Steward Weddings, Junebug Weddings, The Anti-Bride magazine, and more. To learn more about Sylvie, please visit her website. https://www.sylviethecamera.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @c...

My bestie Catherine Brusk returns to the show for a romance themed episode. We dish about her books, and fave characters before diving into romantic movies we love (and ones we don't!), swoony books we devoured last year, and Catherine gives me movie homework LOL! To learn more about Catherine Brusk, or to purchase any of her Christian Romance books, follow the link. https://www.catherinebrusk.com/ Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta...

Leah Oladitan, a seasoned Registered Dietitian, brings a wealth of expertise to the world of health and nutrition. With a passion for helping individuals of all ages enhance their well-being, Leah has dedicated her career to guiding others on their journey to improved health through mindful eating and nutrition education. As a trusted consultant, she offers personalized consultations to analyze diets, meals, menus, and recipes for optimal nutritional content. Beyond traditional services, Leah is...

Erica Messer is a professional harpist, and founder of the pet grief support company, Wolfie's Wish. After the sudden passing of her beloved cat, Wolfgang, Erica embarked on a heartfelt quest to find a simple way to cope with her grief. Frustrated by the lack of suitable products, and encouraged by her mother, Bonnie, she created the perfect solution: Pet Loss Grieving Cards. Thus, Wolfie’s Wish was born, and the innovative concept of Grieving Cards garnered widespread attention, including recei...

Dr. Rebekah Louisa Smith (aka Rebekah Film Dr) was born in Worcestershire, United Kingdom. From humble beginnings working as a Personal Assistant at lots of corporate companies, she worked her way up to become an award-winning consultant and media personality who now has more than 10 years of film festival strategy consulting experience. After choosing not to pursue a career in Academia teaching film studies, Rebekah began her film industry career in 2009, working as one of the producers of Wal...

Jennifer Roig-Francoli is a violinist, educator, and Certified Alexander Technique teacher. We sat down to discuss her new book (out now!), the impact of Alexander technique on her playing and her life, and how she helps musicians overcome physical and mental barriers. This episode is perfect for musicians at any level, but especially those seeking pain-free playing. To learn more about Jennifer, or to purchase her book, connect with the link below. https://artoffreedom.me/meet-jennifer/ Suppor...

Today, I'm joined by my friend, and fellow podcaster/musician, Dan Issawi to discuss one of our fave bands, Muse. 2023 marks 20 years since Muse released one of their all-time greatest albums, ABSOLUTION. Dan and I go track by track, and chat about everything from fave songs, fave moments, other Muse albums, the cover, and much, much, more. If you're a fan of Muse, you won't want to miss this one! To purchase the 20th anniversary edition, go here Support the showVisit www.creativepeacemeal.com ...

The band was formed in 1968 in Los Angeles as The Flying Burrito Brothers. Its classic lineup featured country rock pioneer, the late Gram Parsons, and former founding Byrds members bassist Chris Hillman and drummer Michael Clarke, along with eventual original Eagles member Bernie Leadon on lead guitar and pedal steel guitar genius Sneaky Pete Kleinow. The band’s first two albums, The Gilded Palace of Sin (which Rolling Stone listed at number 192 on its list of 500 Greatest Albums of All Time) ...

The multi-talented, multi-creative, (and may I say, multi-amazing!) Mk Haley joins the show to discuss everything from her origin story, finding creative purpose, what life was like working for Disney (and beyond), and we dip into the holiday season with some compelling stories about Santa! Support the show Visit www.creativepeacemeal.com to leave a review, fan voicemail, and more! Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealpod Bonfire https://www.bonfire.com/store/creative-peacem...

Texas Scratch is made up of three born-and-bred Texas guitarists – Jim Suhler from Dallas, Buddy Whittington from Fort Worth and Vince Converse from Houston. This mighty threesome of big dog guitar slingers takes no prisoners when it comes to red-hot guitar performances, both live and in-studio. This trio of six-string guitar beasts are accompanied on the album by drummer Jeff Simon and bassist Nathaniel Peterson, both fine musicians in their own right. The band’s name derives from the term Te...

Kentucky based wood artist, Emily Burrice joins the show to discuss everything from taking the creative leap to start her own business (Kentucky Sawdust Creations), to embracing the unknown, the importance of giving back, and so much more. To learn more about Emily, and to order something special, check out her website here https://www.kysawdustcreations.com/ Support the show Love the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podca...

This special episode features podcast alums, and Beatlephiles, Jack Canfora, Elizabeth MacDuffie, Mark Alan Milller, and Steve March-Tormé. I learned so much in this panel episode about the original Fab Four, and made some great memories. I can't wait for future collaborations! Stay to the end for some fun trivia! Please support the artists on this episode. Check out their links below. Jack Canfora: https://www.jackcanforawriter.com/ Steve March-Tormé: https://www.stevemarchtorme.com/ Elizabeth ...

Actor, Director, and Writer, Dinah Manoff, known for her roles in Grease, Child's Play, Empty Nest, and many more, sits down to discuss her book THE REAL TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY OF JACKIE GOLD, the importance and impact of the arts, and more. To learn more about Dinah, or to purchase her book, visit the link below https://dinahmanoff.org/ Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemealp...

My good friend, George Heathco, a Houston based musician, and composer, and I catch up on his latest projects, how he deals with being stuck when composing, and getting real about imposter syndrome and taking charge of one's mental health. A fantastic episode to listen to that is vital for anyone in the creative fields. Bio: “His music is a bold synthesis of contemporary concert music, rock, jazz, and pop genres, and he asserts his indie business practices as unabashedly.” Arts and Culture “Mr...

Leah Roseman is a professional violinist, educator, and host of the podcast Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman. It was a delight to chat with her about her musical upbringing, what she finds inspiring, music she enjoys, and to dig deep into misconceptions and barriers musicians face, as well as discuss her amazing podcast which is available everywhere you get your shows. Find out more about Leah, and listen to her show at the link below. https://www.leahroseman.com/ Support the show...

Malcolm Bruce, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist sits down to talk about the honor of recording and being part of the upcoming tribute album to Cream, Heavenly Cream: A Tribute to Cream. Malcolm is the son of Cream bandmember and songwriter, Jack Bruce. We also discuss the creative process, meditation, and more. To order the album, and find out more about Malcolm's other projects, check the links below. Album Here Malcolm Bruce https://www.malcolmbrucemusic.com/ Formed in 1...

It was a pleasure to chat with Sara Lautman about her creative process, what inspires her, art gear, and delving into social injustices in the art and creative worlds. Sara Lautman is an illustrator, cartoonist, and teacher in Baltimore, MD. Her drawings have been published by The New York Times, Playboy, Mad, The Paris Review, Tablet, The Awl, Catapult, and other publications. She is a regular contributor to The New Yorker, where her cartoons have appeared since 2016. Her published books and ...

Rodney O'Quinn, Foghat's bassist since 2015 sits down to discuss their newest album SONIC MOJO, as well as reminiscing about tour life, the time he stepped away from music, and more. Biography (from Foghat website) At 5 years old, grabbing mom’s vacuum cleaner like a mic stand singing “Hound Dog” by Elvis, Rodney O’Quinn was smitten and bitten by the music bug at an early age. By the time he was 11, a request from a friend simply saying “We need a Bass Player. You should get one!” would lead hi...

Angelo Mincey is a talented pianist, vocalist, and beloved educator currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Texas. In his short tenure in undergrad, he has already performed internationally, and was the 2021 Semi-Finalist for the Sam Houston State Piano Concerto Competition with his performance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor. Angelo is a star on the rise, and one to watch! Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/musi...

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. This appearance marks Vickie's return to the podcast. She catches me up on what she's been doing since we last chatted, and we get into the importance of seeking creative activities and endeavors, touch on the topic of outer space, and so much more. To listen to Vickie's podcast, or find out more about her, check out the website below. https://vickielan.com/podcast Sup...

According to his website, Jeff Daly is a writer, artist, cartoonist, director, animator, producer, paper engineer, lecturer and competitive duck herder (the last one’s a joke). In addition to those pursuits, Jeff gives back to the community. He was a Study Buddy at Longfellow Elementary for 35 years and gives talks at schools about writing and drawing. But I know him mostly as my best friend’s father, and a wonderful, humorous, talented human whom I’m grateful to have known for many years. For ...