Podcast

Sometimes moving forward is a challenge, but as Amy Butler shared with us, “We are trained deeply to hold on to things that make us feel secure or understand ourselves.  To understand myself further, I needed to grow and change and allow myself to do that.” Hear how she listened to the taps on her…

Juan M. Villanueva is a second-generation florist whose journey has taken him from the vibrant wildflower-filled pastures of South Texas to the bustling streets of Manhattan.  Initially trained as a painter and sculptor at the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Villanueva soon rediscovered his passion for floral design, founding his own floral…

When you live with a playful heart, the universe will point you in the right direction.  Robin Davis followed heart, and it led her to a whimsical wonderland and successful business! Guided by a playful heart and inspired by her little boy, Robin began creating a miniature up-cycled world with a tiny robot named Pocket.…

Our conversation with Jehane take us Brighton England.  Her journey is fabulous, and she shares how some of the seeds that were planted when she was a child have continued to bloom brightly throughout her life.  Jehane is the creative heart and mind behind UK-based Illustration Agency; Jehane Ltd. A successful designer in her own…

It’s no secret, Lori loves color and Jamie loves florals!  What a treat for us to interview and welcome Cathy Nichols, a mixed media artist specializing in lush florals set within lyrical layers of text, pattern and of course bold color. Her goal is to promote a vision of kindness, love and interconnectivity in her…

Every day for over a decade, Mary Jo Hoffman has made a daily photo of found nature. For Hoffman, a former aeronautical engineer, this ritual cracked open profound revelations about connectedness, placefulness, and life. Her new book, STILL: The Art of Noticing, is the astonishing culmination of the STILL project, with 275 breathtaking photos from her enormous…

Sometimes you make mindful pivots and other times, life makes them for you.  Fourteen years ago, Kim was a licensed artist, living quietly in a small Canadian town, raising her boys, and married to her husband John. After some challenging family years and her husband’s cancer diagnosis, her creative career stalled, but she found a…

You are invited to take a sneak peek behind the curtains of Leslie Saeta’s 100-Year-Old dream home she shares with her husband Dave!  As a full-time lifestyle blogger and influencer, she shares her ever-changing life in this gorgeous home as well as her beach house and a remodeled a fixer-upper home in Waco, Texas. Enjoy…

What happens when a simple act of kindness changes the trajectory of your life?  Hear how a thank you note started a friendship and was the spark for Seth Apter to pivot from a full-time career as a psychologist in New York City to a renowned mixed media artist, international instructor, designer, shopkeeper, and best-selling…

Jessie-Sierra Ross–fabulous cookbook author, television contributor, and food & lifestyle blogger at Straight to the Hips, Baby hasReBloomed as a self-taught cook and avid home entertainer.  She brings her unique artistic background to her “light & bright” food photography style and recipe approach. Known for her step-by-step cooking with lush floral touches, Jessie-Sierra shares her…