Bloom Where You're Planted

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast we sit down for part one of a conversation with inventor, writer, drummer, and television producer, Roger Smith, from South Webster, Ohio.  We talk about taking hobbies and making them a business, learning lessons in ignoring intimidation to make the right decision, the importance of having more than one source, and how, exactly,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we sit down with caricature artist Megan Kennedy.  We talk about relocating from the Cincinnati area to the small community of McDermott, Ohio; learning how to banter, exaggerate, and the importance of being, and then having, an apprentice. You can find Megan online: funnyfaceart.com Instagram #BloomWhereYourePlanted #NeverTooLat...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast we welcome our friend Bill Clark of Louisville, Kentucky. Bill is singer, songwriter, musician, and amazing storyteller who learned at an early age the importance of puns, the power of a 6 chord, and the lesson of following your heart if you want to be happy. You can find Bill online: ReverbNation #BloomWhereYourePlanted #NeverTo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we welcome author and Army Veteran, Lubrina Burton, from Lexington KY. We talk a little about how the common stuff in our everyday life is just as important as the big things, keeping a journal, the importance of feedback and the appeal of adventure. You can find Lubrina online: Goodreads #BloomWhereYourePlanted #NeverTooLateCafe...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast we talk with our friend  Waynette Pennell - author, quilter, and multi-talented artist. We discuss migrating from Missouri to Kentucky via Florida, how life moves in 20 year increments, not being afraid of rejections because someone else will love it, and the consequences of finding a recording of a mooing cow. #BloomWhereYourePl...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we have part two of our chat with Wheelersburg, Ohio, singer/songwriter Josiah Whitley. We talk about learning to be brutally honest with yourself and the ability to stick to the three “NO” rule for venues. And yes,  pineapple does belong on pizza. You can find Josiah online: josiahwhitley.com Facebook #BloomWhereYourePlanted #Ne...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we have a conversation with Wheelersburg, Ohio, singer/songwriter Josiah Whitley. We talk about the importance of the 10,000 hour rule, the satisfaction of collaborations, the joy of traveling, cold calling for gigs, and why it doesn’t really matter if you pour the milk first when making a bowl of cereal - even though that would...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we visit with Maria Cardes, owner of Maria de Socorro Fashions in Albany, New York. We talk about the importance and beauty of proving them wrong, how gloves need to make a comeback, bringing joy through fashion, and the art of restyling clothes. Find Maria online: mariadesocorro.com Instagram YouTube Facebook #BloomWhereYourePla...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we have part two of our conversation with Michael Johnathon of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour.  We talk a little about playwriting, story writing, America's front porch, and the changing landscape of life as an artist. Michael Johnathon is an American folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, and playwright. He has released 17 albums, published four bo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we have a very special guest, Michael Johnathon of Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour.  In this two part episode we talk about all things music, painting, writing, “free” as a business model, and everything in between. You’re not going to want to miss this one! Michael Johnathon is an American folk singer-songwriter, producer, author, and playwright. He has rel...

Send us Fan Mail Pick up a spray can and use it! This week on the podcast we talk with our friend Ronnie Williams, founder of the Portsmouth Street Art Project in Portsmouth, Ohio.  We talk about graffiti as art and culture, the strength of small communities, the joys of spray paint as a medium, and the importance of taking a risk for your passion. The Portsmouth Street Art project, located along...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we talk with our friend Robert Black of Portsmouth, Ohio.  Robert and his wife, Julia, started The Boneyfiddle Project and Final Friday in Boneyfiddle Concert Series with the vision of helping revitalizing a struggling city. They’ve watched as their idea blossomed into one of most popular organizations and events in the area. We talk with Robert about how...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we chat with multiple-style illustrator Eric Larsen. We talk a little about life as an illustrator as opposed to life as an artist, and what, exactly, a multiple-style illustrator is. Eric has worked with some of the largest names in publishing, done personal portraits, pet portraits, and a large scale mural - the Packy Mural on the Skidmore Fountain Build...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, we sit down with publisher, novelist, and screenwriter Tony Acree of Louisville, Kentucky.  We talk a little about jumping in with both feet to owning a publishing company, the challenge of getting your book into the right hands to get it published, an interesting story with another podcast alumni, Lee Pennington, and the importance of a 5 year plan and t...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we pick up part two of your conversation with Dr. John Lorentz.   We talk in depth about how his documentary River Voices grew from a simple idea of collecting the stories of those who experienced the 1937 Portsmouth, Ohio flood to donate to the local library, to becoming a years long project culminating in a documentary film that continues to be aired on...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we sit down with Dr. John Lorentz of Shawnee State University.  We talk a little about the sudden transition from a math major at Miami University to falling in love with the culture and language of the Middle East during a study abroad trip his junior year, how that lead to being part of the newly formed Peace Corps, teaching an...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we have a chat with North Dakota native Julie Wangler. Julie and her husband, Darcy, own and run Sandy Springs Campground in Stout, Ohio.  Julie talks about her journey from 911 dispatcher in North Dakota to living on and running a campground in Southern Ohio, what it takes to turn a boat into a cabin, and the importance of Funday Mondays. You can find Jul...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast! This week on the podcast we have a very special guest - artist Charlie Haskins of Portsmouth, Ohio. Charlie describes himself as “Seriously Whimsical”. He received his MFA in painting from East Tennessee State University. He comes from a large family of artists and has recently become a father himself! In his artwork he uses a mix...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we chat with Port Clinton, Ohio, author Chase Will. His newest book is a Young Adult novel called Moving Through. We talk with Chase about how adversity and grief work in the creative process, marketing and promotion during COVID, and the advantages of self publishing. Find Chase online: Amazon chasewill.com Instagram Facebook #BloomWhereYourePlanted #Neve...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we have Olivia Anibal, owner of Anibal Patisserie and creator of delectable cakes and treats in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. Olivia is renowned for baking beautifully tasty cakes by never compromising on good quality ingredients. We talk about the finding success through failure, turning stumbling blocks into building blocks, and pushing boundarie...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we have a very special guest, internationally acclaimed award winning singer / songwriter / recording artist Steve Free. We chat a little about life as a folk singer, how Steve arrived at this profession, the importance of staying true to who you are, and a life lesson from Pete Seeger. You can find Steve online at  http://www.stevefree.com Facebook Spotif...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we chat with Singer-songwriter and artist Lisa Bastoni. Lisa is a 2019 Kerrville New Folk Winner, and is a 2019 Boston Music Award nominee (Folk Artist of the Year). Her new album, How We Want to Live (September 2019), chronicles life changes, including songs about the dissolution of her marriage and learning to live a new normal -- but more than anything,...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast we talk to guitar builder Eric Lovett of Xen guitars. Eric's guitars and other stringed instruments are custom made with unique designs and wood combinations. We talk a little about what prompted Eric to start building his own guitars, his inspiration - both in designs and building materials, and some of the more interesting guitars he’s created. You...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast, we have entrepreneur and musician Mark Defoe. Mark is the drummer for the band Kings Hollow - an in your face modern rock band, with styles and influences from 2000’s to current rock music. He is also a business owner and talks with us a little about that journey, and what it takes to run and manage your own business. You can fi...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we have a conversation with our friend Max Ross. Max is an audio engineer, music producer, and owner of Blue Lava Audio recording studio. You can find Max online at  https://www.facebook.com/BlueLavaProductions/ Facebook: Max Ross Facebook: BlueLava Audio Instagram:maxross0809 Instagram: bluelavaaudio   www.bluelavaaudio.com #Blo...