Decoding the Flow

Episode  In this episode of Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with curator, writer, and gallery owner Genie Davis to explore the evolving relationship between artists, galleries, visibility, and authenticity in today's creative landscape. Genie shares the story behind opening Diversions Fine Arts during a rapidly changing digital era, and why in-person experiences still matter deeply in the...

Summary Brazilian singer and vocal artist Tatiana Erse joins Drica Lobo for a powerful conversation about intuition, vulnerability, creative identity, and what it truly means to trust yourself as an artist. With more than two decades of experience in music and performance, Tatiana shares how learning to listen inward transformed not only her creative process, but the way she approaches life itself...

Summary Most people think discipline is about forcing yourself to do things you don't want to do. But after 100 days of creating every single day, I see it differently. Discipline isn't control. It's devotion. In this solo episode, I take you inside my 100-day art practice and share what actually changed—not just in my work, but in my identity, self-trust, and the way I show up in life. This isn't...

Summary In this solo episode, Drica Lobo introduces the concept of Creative Consciousness — a way of living that shifts you from reacting to life… into consciously creating it. Through personal reflection and years of studying creativity, flow states, and self-awareness, Drica shares how a simple realization changed the direction of her work and her purpose: Creativity is how consciousness remembe...

Summary This episode marks the end of Season One of  Decoding the Flow . After 29 conversations, experiments, and real-time exploration, one thing became clear: this podcast was never just about flow It was about something deeper. In this solo episode, I share what I learned from building this first season—and why I'm choosing to pause, refine, and evolve the direction of the show. We talk about t...

Summary  You're not struggling to create — you're struggling to be seen. In this season finale of Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with energy healer, Akashic Records reader, and yoga teacher Marcele Nascimento to explore one of the deepest blocks in the creative journey: the fear of being seen. Together, they unpack how this fear is rooted in childhood, conditioning, and identity — and ho...

Summary In this episode of  Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with fitness expert and transformational coach Breyon Burk to explore how the principles of discipline, flow, and self-mastery extend far beyond the body — and into the creative process. While rooted in fitness, this conversation translates directly into the life of a creative. We explore how consistency, mental clarity, and inte...

Summary  In this episode of Decoding the Flow , artist Erik Abel shares what it really takes to build a lasting life in art — beyond trends, beyond noise, and beyond external validation. Based in Oregon, Erik is known for his luminous coastal landscapes and a deeply rooted creative philosophy shaped by decades of consistent work, experimentation, and commitment to his voice. We talk about the evol...

Summary In this episode of Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with Caroline Burckle, former Olympic swimmer, artist, and high-performance coach, for a powerful conversation on the intersection of peak performance, creativity, and identity. Caroline shares her journey from competing for Team USA at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to exploring art as a tool for self-discovery, healing, and expansion...

Summary In this episode of  Decoding the Flow , artist Maggi McDonald shares how she built a vibrant art career using Instagram, color, and art licensing . Maggi McDonald joins Drica Lobo on Decoding the Flow to share how she built a vibrant and successful art career rooted in color, creativity, and authenticity. Based in Sydney, Australia, Maggi is known for her bold, dopamine-inspired paintings...

Summary  What if your home isn't just where you live — but where you become? In this episode of Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with Brazilian interior designer and founder of The Blooming Home Society, Ju De Paula, to explore how color, intuition, and personal identity shape not only our spaces — but our lives. From growing up in Brazil to building her design career in London, Ju shares...

Summary  In this expansive conversation, Drica Lobo sits down with creative mentor and business astrologer Jess Langley to explore how astrology can become a powerful strategic tool for creative entrepreneurs. Jess shares her journey from muralist to mentor, revealing how her own creative evolution led her to discover Business Astrology — a framework that blends intuition and strategy to help arti...

Summary In this episode of Decoding the Flow , I sit down with contemporary British painter Ruth Mulvie to explore her artistic journey — from always knowing she wanted to be an artist to building a bold and recognizable visual language rooted in colour, leisure, and joy. Ruth shares how her early influences shaped her path, how her style evolved into the vibrant work she's known for today, and wh...

Summary In this episode of  Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with photographer Ute Reckhorn , founder of California Lover , to explore photography as a practice of presence, authenticity, and creative consciousness. Ute shares how she creates emotionally safe spaces for her subjects, why photography is about capturing feelings rather than images, and how light and color carry their own fre...

Summary  In this episode of Decoding the Flow , host Drica Lobo sits down with Danielle Lazala , a multidisciplinary, self-taught Dominican artist and founder of DML Paintings. Danielle shares her journey from working in the field of psychology to building a full-time art career, and how her deep understanding of human emotion informs her use of color, composition, and visual storytelling. Togethe...

Summary In this episode of Decoding the Flow , host Drica Lobo sits down with artist, educator, and mentor Crista Cloutier , founder of The Working Artist . Crista shares her journey from artist to educator and reflects on what it truly takes to build a sustainable, long-term art career —one rooted in clarity, commitment, and strong studio practice rather than hustle or shortcuts. Together, they e...

Summary  In this episode of Decoding the Flow , host Drica Lobo sits down with contemporary artist Leticia Demeuse to explore what it truly means to work with interior designers and create art that lives inside real spaces. Leticia shares her journey from a background in advertising to building a thriving art practice rooted in intuition, emotional connection, and awareness . She reflects on the e...

Summary In this episode of Decoding the Flow, Drica Lobo sits down with visual artist Erica Morales to explore Nuyorican identity — a cultural bridge between New York and Puerto Rican roots — and how it shapes creative flow, visibility, and artistic voice.owth. Erica shares her journey as a Nuyorican artist —rooted in both New York and Puerto Rican culture—and how her identity shapes her artistic...

Summary In this solo episode of  Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo opens 2026 by turning the microphone inward. Instead of a traditional introduction, she interviews herself — answering one of the most common questions she's received over the years: How did your journey as an artist begin — and when did you really start making money? Drica shares the honest, nonlinear reality of building an art caree...

Summary As we stand at the edge of a new year, this episode is an invitation to pause. In her very first solo episode of Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo reflects on the closing of 2025 and opens a gentle, honest space for becoming. Rather than focusing on resolutions or external goals, this conversation centers on identity, awareness, and the quiet decisions that shape the life we are creating. Dri...

Summary In this episode of Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with Deborah Liss , a Brazilian writer and filmmaker whose life has been shaped by creativity from an early age. In this conversation, Deborah Liss shares her creative journey, from her early experiences with art and storytelling to her transition to the United States to pursue her dreams. She discusses the importance of authentic...

Summary In this grounding and expansive episode of  Decoding the Flow , Drica Lobo sits down with Mirela Mattos , yoga instructor, wellness and meditation coach, and mother of six, for a deeply embodied conversation on mindfulness, breath, and living in flow. Mirela shares her personal journey of self-discovery through yoga and meditation, exploring how movement, breath, and presence become tools...

Summary In this conversation, Sara Glupker , an award-winning full-time artist from Michigan, shares her inspiring journey of moving from part-time painter to professional creative. She opens up about the long path to becoming a full-time artist, the deep role of community support, and how authenticity has shaped both her work and her audience. Sara discusses the lessons learned through solo exhib...

Summary In this episode, Drica Lobo sits down with Brazilian visual artist Lorenzo Cardim , whose multidisciplinary work explores the human body as both medium and message. Together, they revisit the origins of his artistic journey, the emotional and philosophical foundations behind his sculptures and performances, and how cultural roots shape identity and creative expression. Lorenzo shares how l...

  Summary:  In Episode 9 of Decoding the Flow , host Drica Lobo welcomes Marina Granger , founder of Manifesting for Artists , for a deep conversation on abundance, identity, and energetic alignment for creatives. Marina shares her journey from being an artist to becoming a manifestation coach, and unpacks the real keys behind manifesting your creative desires: authenticity, identity upgrades, and...