Creative Footnotes

At the intersection of art, design, and live experience, RüTS unpacks the creative minds behind festival production. Through the lens of Hulaween, we explore how environments are built, emotions are engineered, and moments are transformed into collective ritual. This is event production — artistically!

Join us this week as we talk to producer HEXED about the creative process, sound design sorcery, and what it really takes to stand out in the ever-evolving world of electronic music.

What if the systems we rely on—at events, in institutions, across industries—were designed not just to function, but to care ? In this episode, we sit down with sustainable systems designer Clay Cole Young, whose work lives at the intersection of logistics and love for community. With a background in human nutrition, food systems, and large-scale event operations, Clay reimagines infrastructure to...

In this episode of Creative Footnotes , I sit down with Paul, a seasoned executive leader and design strategist, to explore the intersections of entrepreneurship, leadership, and creative problem-solving. With over two decades of experience spanning startups to Fortune 500s, Paul shares insights on building empowered teams, the real business value of design, and how human-centered principles drive...

It’s a milestone moment—Lea Audrey turns 30! In this special birthday episode of Creative Footnotes , Lea reflects on her journey as an artist, storyteller, and now fully self-employed creative. She opens up about the lessons, challenges, and wins from the past year, and shares what’s ahead: new projects, bold ideas, and fresh energy for the future of the podcast. But that’s not all—it’s a double...

In this episode of Creative Footnotes , we sit down with Opal Buttons, an Atlanta-based multimedia artist and vintage enthusiast with a flair for the peculiar. Opal shares her journey from academia to antique appraisal, weaving stories of her love for quirky collectibles, forgotten treasures, and all things old and interesting. Tune in as we explore how her passion for history and creativity conve...

On this episode of Creative Footnotes , I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredible Hillia Hula , a mesmerizing hula hoop artist and performer! 🌟✨ We dove into the world of hula hooping as an art form , the power of movement in self-expression, and how performance art can captivate and inspire. Hillia shared her journey into the world of hoop dance, the dedication behind her craf...

In this episode of Creative Footnotes , we sit down with Angela Martin, a UX Designer at Lenovo and a passionate advocate for accessibility, diversity, and inclusion. From her early days crafting posters in middle school on a ThinkPad to designing interfaces for products used by over 44 million people every month, Angela takes us through her creative journey. She opens up about her design philosop...

Blake Pipes is a photographer and video producer living in Atlanta, Georgia. Blake creates a variety of work from portraits and landscapes to interviews and music videos. His most recent exhibition, Don't Die Yet, combines his photography with illustrations in an exploration of depression and finding light within darkness.

Ashleigh is a photographer based in Orlando, Florida. She specializes in creative portraits that are whimsical, out of the box, and vibrant!

A Creative Astronaut himself, Quintin takes us on a journey through his incredible creative experience as a professional footwear designer and instructor at the collegiate level. Passion and inspiration ooze from Q as he shares valuable knowledge on finding success in your passions and sticking to them.

I met this next guest as he toured the USA playing bass with musician Kenzo Creegan, Jake Minter joins us to talk about his experiences as a musician! He shares stories of his adventures as a traveling bassist.

Listen to Janie explain her attraction to the strange and how it impacts her creative expression in multiple mediums! She also talks about the importance of sustainability in fashion, for beginners.

Rosemary has been acting since the 4th grade when she joined the school play to gain her grandfather's favor. 12 years later it's the only thing she's good at. Laugh with us this week as we talk performance arts and favoritism!

Episode 2 of Creative Footnotes welcomes our first flow artist guest ~ Fantasie, aka Sierra, who takes us on her journey with the plastic circle and the other flow props that came into her life after the circle. She recounts her 2023 Burning Man experience and shares thoughtful advice to aid individuals who may be wondering how to get started with flow arts.

Season 2 starts off strong with Lala Luna, a creative force to be reckoned with. A blossoming songwriter and actress, she offers a unique whimsical touch to the country pop music scene. Listen to us chat about inspiration, creative influences, and the challenges of being self-motivated! I am introducing two juicy new segments for my listeners this year: On This Day in Art History, 2-5mins talking...

As the first season of Creative Footnotes comes to a close, I was so happy to have a visit from my best friend and a chance to have him as a guest on my podcast. Emanuel and I chat about website design and marketing. He explains how he uses his knowledge to unify the elements of design as well as consider the important components of numbers. He shares his thoughts on how technology empowers commun...

‘midsoul’ is singer, songwriter, producer, and designer Jesús Pineda’s artistic project. Together, we reflect on his passionate interest in exploring new ways for creative expression, making beautiful things that can ultimately transcend and connect with anyone who listens. I pick his brain about how he unifies his background in both design and music to make creative decisions in his work.

Feeling thankful, grateful and blessed to be spending my free time talking with such talented people. This Thanksgiving, tune in for the perfect after-dinner treat pairing to hear about lights, camera, action with Laura Mason! She tells us what it is like to grow up with a passion for the stage, the journey to finding an agent, getting an MA in her feild, and so much more.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to work on a team of creatives in the professional world? Where do businesses go for their creative advertising ideas and what is the process from concept, to pitch to final presentation? This week Nikki Méndez , Art Director, answers my many questions about the marketing world for a creative type.

Is my lens cap still on?! Join my pal Evelyn and I as we talk about photography! We explore the industry quirks and annoyances alongside the things that we love about being visual artists. How did we create our personal aesthtics with practice, experimentation and education? Join us to find out.

This one is for the Astrology Girlies! Grab your birth chart and some tea and let's get into the stars. This week I am talking with my close friend Danielle about the mystical, magical, and fun. We talk about tarot cards, why Scorpios get a bad wrap, general misconceptions and even beginner tips for those who don't know as much about the complexity of Astrology. Tune in to learn more.

3...2...1... Keep a beat with Taylor and I as we explore the world of drumming, being in a band, going on tour and so much more~ A dedicated musician for the last 10 years fills us in on what it's like to be apart of the music world.

Wise and Wonderful, join us in a chat with October Jade about painting, experiencing life and channeling that experience into your work. Pals since high school, we reminisce on our creative journeys and how we have gone about developing personal style.

This week Lea Audrey chats with her soul sister Amanda Corine about painting, cosmetology, and modeling. How do her creative outlets work together to keep her learning and inspired? Join us to find out!