Episodes

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 as well as on concert series in France, Austria and the Netherlands. In Brazil, she has been guest artist at the highly acclaimed International Music Festival of Para, the Londrina Music Festival and the SESC International Music Festival in Pelotas, and has presented conce...

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...

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 album, Wake The Beast, a 3 disc compilation with songs spanning from 1987 to 2010, out Sept 30th, 2022. Chris joins the show to discuss the realities of rock band life, dips into some of his favorite music, chats about gear, and more in this insightful, engaging interview. To...

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...

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 way. Ana Nikolic has played piano her whole life, she grew up in Serbia, and completed her master in piano performance in Rome. She has an active concert and teaching schedule, along with a thriving social media following. She is currently embarking on composition projects. ...

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 performed and presented master classes throughout South America, Mexico, and the USA. Recent engagements have taken him to internationally renowned venues throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. As a concerto soloist, he has performed with orchestras in the U...

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...

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 American Idol, and the importance of mental health, and more. Follow her musical journey on social media! IG: @ziablue_ Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog https://tstakaishi.wixsite.com/music Insta @creative_peacemeal_podcast FB @creativepeacemea...

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 Human Resources for a federal agency. She has a bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, and began her graduate work in Adult and Community Education at Ball State University before beginning her career in Human Resources for the government. In her spare time, she enjoys,...

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 start with, then finishes up from memory. Most of her artwork is completed in acrylic, watercolor, and oils with possible additions of drawing materials. She was the Buda Art Brawl winner in 2019 and was the Buda Plein Air Festival 2021 Best in Show(1st) & 3rd place winner. See ...

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 well as tools for beginners. Jim joined the show to discuss his musical start at the tender age of 3, what goes into running his website, and more. To learn more, visit https://www.doctoruke.com/index.html Support the showLove the show? *Click here to leave a review!* Blog...

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 a writer, speaker, and board-certified music therapist. Ami provides therapeutic support for professionals around the world who are experiencing burnout. Ami is the creator and facilitator of Resilience Over Burnout: A Self-Care Program, an in-depth online program that guid...

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 streams across platforms including Pandora, Spotify, and Apple Music, Emile Pandolfi ranks among America’s most popular piano artists. Although the majority of his performance repertoire is lush, intricate arrangements of Broadway and pop standards, his influences are, in fact...

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 book coach, dispenses writing tips, dishes on books and trends that she's loving right now, and so much more! To find out more about Rachel, Emily, and their company, Golden May Editing, go here! To learn more about the book OTHER WORDS FOR HOME, mentioned in this podcast, go ...

One of the first five episodes of the podcast, this interview snagged a TOP spot and has stayed there as one of the most streamed, and beloved episodes. Dr. Koji Attwood continues to teach, perform, and do transcription work. In today's episode, I'm joined by renowned pianist, Koji Attwood. Koji Attwood is a graduate of the prestigious Juilliard School, where he appeared regularly on “The World of Piano” as well as on New York’s WQXR. Dr. Attwood is currently on faculty at The Gifted School in ...

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 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 business based in Frederick, Maryland. You might also know him as the host of the Chef...

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 serious about living a creative life, and does a deep dive into Danish food and desserts. Don't miss this insightful look at life in the arts from this talented individual. Michael Yingling, also know as Flip, as Sr Product Lead at LEGO working on digital experiences for kids. A se...

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 links below to order the album, purchase BB's merch, and more. SONGS FOR YOU https://ingroov.es/songs-for-you Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BenBarnesMusic Bandwear Store: https://shop.bandwear.com/benbarnes Spotify “Influences” playlist: https://open.spotify.com/p...