Bloom Where You're Planted

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we share the life and career of Shelly West, a multi-talented individual based in Milford, Ohio. Shelly's diverse skill set includes being an artist, musician, massage therapist, and life coach. Join us as we explore her journey and her passion for art and music. As she began her massage therapy practice, she transitioned into adding life coaching, she shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Connie Springer, a multi-talented artist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Connie is not only a skilled photographer but also an accomplished author, art promoter, and photography archivist. During the interview, Connie shared her journey as an artist and about her role as a photography archivist, preserving the rich history of the art...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, our guest shares her upbringing, highlighting the rich cultural influence that shaped her creativity. We explore the various art forms she was exposed to during those formative years, including traditional music, dance, and visual arts. Discover the reasons behind our guest's move to Frankfurt, Kentucky, and how this transition impacted her artistic expressio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we are honored to have singer-songwriter, music teacher from Washington, D.C., John Linn and Teresa Storch and Peter Lacis (The Teresa Storch Duo), also musicians/singer/songwriters of Longmont, Colorado, along with author Arlan Andrews, Sr.  of Louisville, Kentucky for a Look-back at previous recorded episodes as they share what the saying Bloom Where You’re Plan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Rita Spalding, a multi-talented individual from Murray, Kentucky. Rita has worn many hats, including being an author, student, dream interpreter, workshop facilitator, and a former Secretary/Treasurer of the Women Who Write group in Louisville, Kentucky. Join us as we delve into Rita's fascinating journey and discuss her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Rita Spalding, a multi-talented individual from Murray, Kentucky. Rita has worn many hats, including being an author, student, dream interpreter, workshop facilitator, and a former Secretary/Treasurer of the Women Who Write group in Louisville, Kentucky. Join us as we delve into Rita's fascinating journey and discuss her...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with Meghanne about her early beginnings, major events, and influential figures that sparked her passions along the way. She can be found on Facebook: Meghanne Dailey & Meghanne Dailey Filmmaker YouTube: CrossroadProductions IMDb: Meghanne Hill #MeghanneHillDailey #TennesseeFilmmaker #CrossroadProductions #IndependentFilmmaker #ActressDirectorProducer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chat with Meghanne about her early beginnings, major events, and influential figures that sparked her passions along the way. This is a two-part podcast, so stay tuned for next week as we conclude her story. She can be found on Facebook: Meghanne Dailey & Meghanne Dailey Filmmaker YouTube: CrossroadProductions IMDb: Meghanne Hill #MeghanneHillDailey #Tennes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we have the pleasure of delving into the creative world of Amy Leigh McCorkle, a talented writer, director, and producer from Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Join us as we uncover her revealing, inspiring journey, and as she shares the value of an unconditional friendship. Amy details how her own personal challenges lead to translating those ideas into a screenplay. She...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring the Growing Community of the Portsmouth Ohio Area Woodsongs Artist Picnic    Welcome to this episode of our podcast, where we embark on a delightful journey highlighting talents of the WoodSongs Artist Picnic 2023 on the banks of the Ohio River at Sandy Springs Campground. Many of the artists that attended have been podcast guests in the past.  We reveal a hidden gem, a...

Send us Fan Mail Join us today as we chat with Dara Hart Riley from Prestonsburg, KY – Writer, Singer/Songwriter, Radio Show Host and Storyteller of Oak Tree Story Hour of WMMT, 88.7, Founder of the Music, Movement & Mindfulness program. Join us as she not only shares her many creative endeavors, but we'll delve into her early influences into that world. Join us as we unravel the layers o...

Send us Fan Mail Suzanne is a multilingual, highly talented poet, educator, author, speaker, playwright, and advocate. Join us as we discuss her many travels, the causes near and dear to her heart, and even the nature connection for some of workshops. We will explore some of her notable literary contributions, including her published poetry collections, novels, and most recent play. You may find S...

Send us Fan Mail She's a 13-year-old yodeling cowgirl with a voice that will leave you in awe. Watch this episode as young Phoebe gives us a very special peek into her family home’s music room. She shares her musical influences, how she began yodeling, along with various awards and a very special dream stage performance. #BloomWhereYourePlanted #NeverTooLateCafe #SterlingandScott

Send us Fan Mail Today’s guest is Kevin Downey, educator and school administrator, also a lifelong resident of Scioto County, Ohio. He shares how spurred by his Navy experience, he later founded Heavens-to-Biscuits. Kevin explains how being an avid outdoorsman and motorcycle enthusiasm has led to participation in charity events, taking his love of connecting with people to a new level. You may fin...

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down to chat with Angela Arnett-Garner, activist and lobbyist. World-renowned Cherokee artist Donald Vann, has referred to her as,“The mother of the The Indigenous People's Day movement of Kentucky.” Since 2017, she has lobbied local governments across Kentucky resulting in the passage of 23 indigenous Peoples’ Day proclamations.  Listen in for more informati...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into the world of music and writing with two talented individuals, singer-songwriters Joe Kidd and Sheila Burke. Join us as we explore the creative process behind their craft, the stories they tell, and the many awards they have won for their effects to create an eclectic sound of their own. Joe is currently a Poet Laureate and author of the book, The Invi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast, sponsored by Never Too Late Cafe. In this episode, we delve into the lives and careers of Dan and Kim Colon, two remarkable singers and artists hailing from the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky. Join us as we uncover their musical and artistic journey, their influences, and the power of having an encouraging companion. danland...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast, sponsored by Never Too Late Cafe. In this episode, we delve into the lives and careers of Dan and Kim Colon, two remarkable singers and artists hailing from the vibrant city of Louisville, Kentucky. Join us as we uncover their musical and artistic journey, their influences, and the power of having an encouraging companion. danland...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast we take just a few minutes to talk shop for a bit. We’ve got some big changes coming to Never Too Late Cafe we can’t wait to show you! We'll be on a short break for the next few weeks, but we'll be back soon with an all new season of the podcast! Find Kellie and LeAnn online: Kellie Reedy - sciotovallygraphics@gmail.com...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast we have part two of our conversation with Rick Swanson of Rochester, MN. Rick is an art photographer, co-owner at Fox and Swan Arts, musician, author, educator, and public speaker. We talk being “the gadget guy”, being a science advisor for a television show, writing a book, playing music simply for fun, choosing where you thrive...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast we talk with Rick Swanson of Rochester, MN. Rick is an art photographer, co-owner at Fox and Swan Arts, musician, author, educator, and public speaker. We talk developing film using coffee as a developer, art photography rather than traditional portrait photography, chasing light, working as a chemist and transitioning to teachin...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast, we talk with our friend Barb Bradbury, operator of Hurricane Run Farm in Otway, Ohio. Hurricane Run is an organic farm producing a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, jams, jellies, baked goods, and granola. The farm is also a host farm for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms - part of a worldwide effort to link visitors wi...

Send us Fan Mail The week on the podcast we talk with our friend Renee Leadingham of South Shore Kentucky. We chat about crafting as creative therapy, craft shows, the challenge of custom orders, approaching different seasons in our lives as opportunities for growth, and the importance of having an outlet that is solely for you. #BloomWhereYourePlanted #NeverTooLateCafe #SterlingandScott

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we talk with Chef Will Robinson of Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk about Will’s journey to realizing his dream of being a chef, cooking for a President, sports figures and celebrities, having effective mentors, being a role model instead of a role player, and making the needed sacrifices to be the best version of yourself you can be. Find Will online: Facebook Y...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we sit down with Columbus, Ohio, native, and current Franklin Furnace, Ohio, resident Jaime Vendera. Jaime is a musician, vocal coach, author, publisher, and glass-shattering banshee from Mars. We talk cassette tapes, vocal strengthening, writing books under several pen names, finding your drive through the having the right mindset, doing TV shows, and wha...