Melanio Gomez

A Life Creative Podcast

Arts EN ↓ 55 episodes

This is a weekly show where listeners learn how creators navigate their careers in the arts, and find community with like-minded people who face similar challenges and joys while pursuing their passions. We'll be talking with photographers, artists, interior stylists and designers, food stylists, crafters, creative content creators, writers, publishers, marketers, and so many more. If you're interested in a career in the arts or any creative field, or you just want to know how creators are inspired and execute on their ideas you'll want to catch this show, and if you're looking for a creato...

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Melanio Gomez

Episodes

Episode 5 | Making a Scene with Event Planner, Author and Designer Matthew Robbins 29.04.2025 45:03

In this episode we sit down with Matthew Robbins, founder of Matthew Robbins Design, a premier event planning and design firm specializing in bespoke weddings and special events. With over 20 years of experience, Matthew has contributed to top publications like Martha Stewart Weddings, InStyle, and O Magazine. He's also the author of Matthew Robbins' Inspired Weddings and the founder o...

Episode 4 | The Art of Deconstruction with Artist Jeff Wallace 22.04.2025 51:53

In this episode, we explore the themes of memory, time, and artistic transformation through the lens of artist, designer, and curator Jeff Wallace. Jeff began his career in graphic design and later established his successful design firm, Borsa Wallace. A significant moment came in 2012 when he found himself managing the personal belongings of elderly relatives, an experience that profoundly influe...

Episode 3 | Child's Play with Jodi Levine, Kid's Content Creator 15.04.2025 41:22

In this episode, we explore the creative path of Jodi Levine. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Jodi started her career at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (MSLO). Her passion and unique vision led her to become the Editor in Chief of Martha Stewart Kids , where she helped shape the magazine’s iconic voice and set new standards for crafting content. Whether it’s crafting with...

Episode 2 | The Switch: Changing Focus with Photographer Stephen Kent Johnson 08.04.2025 47:28

How does a graphic designer turned Martha Stewart Living art director make the leap to becoming a sought-after interiors photographer? Stephen Kent Johnson, a BYU art school grad, shares his story and how he ended up photographing iconic home interiors featured in magazines like Dwell and World of Interiors . We talk career pivots, skill building, and the lessons learned along the way. Join us for...

Introducing A Life Creative Podcast, a new show hosted by Marcie McGoldrick and Melanio Gomez 30.03.2025 31:23

In this inaugural episode, Martha Stewart alums Marcie McGoldrick and Melanio Gomez take us behind the scenes of their creative paths—from art school to carving pumpkins at 3 a.m. for Martha Stewart Living . They share how they built careers in ceramics, and interiors styling, and why they launched this brand-new weekly show. Each episode, they sit down with inspiring creatives from all discipline...