Born to Create

In this soulful and inspiring episode, I sit down with Jasper , also known as Lunar J — DJ, visual artist, entrepreneur, and founder of Heavenly Events and the Heavenly Full Moon Parties on Spain’s Costa Blanca. We explore Jasper’s creative journey from childhood — mixing tapes and making music with friends — to losing his creative spark during a difficult relationship, and how that spark reignite...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Born to Create ! This week, I’m joined by KVRT, a talented DJ, producer, and TechNoise Radio resident from Ankara, Turkey. KVRT shares his inspiring journey from his classical guitar roots to becoming a creative force in the electronic music scene. We dive deep into the mindset shifts needed to push past comfort zones, his thoughts on the role of minimalism...

INSAMA – Passion, Perseverance & His Evolution in Electronic Music Join us for an exclusive conversation with INSAMA, a DJ and producer with over two decades of experience in the electronic music scene. From humble beginnings learning to mix house music on old school Soviet Union vinyl turntables "ARKTUR-006" to collaborating with legends like Roland Clark and Robert Owens, INSAMA takes us on...

In this episode of Born to Create , I sit down with New York City-born DJ, producer, and audio engineer Mike Salvione, a powerhouse in the electronic music world with an unmatched passion for House music. Known for blending House, Funk, and Tech into hard-hitting tracks that dominate dance floors, Salvione has made waves in the industry with releases on major labels like Toolroom and chart-topping...

Episode Description: In this deeply inspiring episode of Born to Create , we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Robert Babicz , a groundbreaking force in electronic music. With over 1,000 releases, seven albums, and a career spanning more than three decades, Robert has not only shaped the global music scene but has also become a guiding light for artists seeking to connect more deeply with thei...

I’m super excited to bring you this episode with the incredible Electroblaze, aka Michael Bleser! 🎧 Electroblaze has been steeped in music since birth, thanks to his musical family. Starting out as a hip-hop artist under the alias “Mr. Blazer,” he soon took his passion for music on the road, mixing beats and cocktails as he traveled the world. 🌍 From freestyle rap sessions to discovering electro...

In this episode, I sat down with the legendary Timo Maas, an influential DJ, producer, and Grammy nominee, to dive deep into his incredible journey through the world of music. Timo opens up about his early struggles, from growing up feeling like an outsider to discovering that music was his true language of expression. We talk about how music became not only his emotional outlet but also the drivi...

In this episode, I sit down with Rich Spicer, a multifaceted artist, writer, and self-described "creative survivalist." We delve into his journey of self-discovery, including his late diagnosis of autism, and how it transformed his understanding of his life and work. Rich shares the profound impact of this diagnosis on his art and personal narrative, exploring themes of masking, vulnerab...

In this captivating episode, join Maria Richters as she delves into a profound conversation with Elizabeth Mikellides, a distinguished fine art digital artist renowned for her unique fusion of music and visual art. Discover how Elizabeth translates complex musical scores into vibrant, original artworks, offering listeners a glimpse into her innovative process. As they explore the intricate relatio...

Embark on a fascinating journey with Miguel and Iyvone as they share their profound insights into eco-art and sustainability in this captivating podcast episode. From their humble beginnings studying set design to their remarkable collaborations creating art from recycled materials, Miguel and Iyvone's passion for environmental stewardship shines through. Dive into their discovery of mycelium...

Meet Charlie Frances, the visionary behind Akta Photography. Through his lens, he's not just capturing headshots; he's capturing aspirations. Charlie created Akta Photography during the pandemic from his own London flat, realizing that some of his actor friends needed headshots. Little did he know that word of mouth alone would turn his side gig into a fully-fledged business including two...

In this captivating episode, join Maria and Indy as they delve into the world of surreal art with the talented artist and psychiatric nurse, Indy Chung. Discover the intersection of spirituality and mental wellness in Indy's artwork as he shares his unique perspective on creativity. Uncover the inspiration behind his iconic "Faceless Man" series and learn how his journey in art inter...

Dive into the world of art advisory with Guy Maximo, based in London, as he shares insights into his role and the nuances of working with private collectors. From decoding the distinctions among art buyers to exploring the factors influencing an artwork's future value, this episode offers a captivating glimpse into the multifaceted realm of art curation and collecting. Join us for a conversati...

Join Maria Richters in a soulful and insightful conversation with Dennis Bauer, also known as ButchVoyage, as they embark on a journey through the realms of music, mindfulness, and self-discovery. From Dennis's early encounters with music on stage to his profound experiences in Zen meditation, the duo delves into the essence of performing, the subtleties of feelings, and the intricate connecti...

With an unwavering mission to help others, Mark Sephton has broken into global markets assisting entrepreneurs from startups to million dollar company owners worldwide. When not working with clients, Mark’s love and knowledge for entrepreneurship is expressed and shared publicly as the Podcast Host for Brainz Magazine. When not on the mic, Mark is also a regular Contributor to Entrepreneur Magazin...

Valentine Svihalek is a Belgian and American abstract painter, international educator, podcast host, author, and mother of two. Passionate about education, connecting people and opportunities, Valentine founded the Art Connect Women's Collective and the Art Connect Society. After the birth of her first child in a Czech village surrounded by people who spoke a different language, she felt isola...

Kasia is a Polish-American artist creating intuitive, abstract artwork. In her work, she aims to create a space for others to connect with their feminine side beyond the ordinary experience. In honor of that connection, she founded Call2Love - ‘Fashion From the Heart’- a wearable art clothing line. Thy mission is to empower others from within by enhancing the connection with their own hearts. Kasi...

Ekaterina Popova is an award-winning artist born in Russia, known mostly for her original oil paintings of interiors. Ekaterina received a Bachelor's in Fine Art from Kutztown University in 2011 and, since then, has been exhibiting her work internationally. She is interested in expressive work exploring mood and emotion and is influenced by post-impressionism, fauvism, and magical realism, whi...

Artist and educator from Smoketown, Louisville, Kentucky. She is the Cofounder of @calliopearts studio and a teacher at @kcdschool Susanna Crum conducts research-led projects that investigate maps and printed ephemera as social artifacts at the intersection of the past, present, and future. With cyanotype, lithography, video, and sculpture, she merges digital and analog technologies and emphasizes...

Cindy is a Coach and Creator of the Art and Self Podcast, an Art Class Curator & founder of the Art Connection Circle. Cindy Ingram is on a mission to bring the power of art connections to the masses. With more than 20 years of experience in art museums and classrooms, Cindy started Art Class Curator in 2014. Then she launched the Curated Connections Library to share how to creatively teach ar...

Camille Myles is a French-Canadian multi-disciplinary contemporary artist and conservation activist exploring imagery that is grounded in our identity and reflects our impacts on the environment. Working in public art, painting, sculpture and installation, she creates art that tells a story linked to community connection, self-reflection, and the restorative effects of nature.   She received her B...

Olga Permiakova is a Ukrainian-Dutch visual artist based in Amsterdam who graduated from Gerrit Rietveld academy in 2018. Her work is characterized by a multi-layered approach, which deconstructs reality and reframes it in new and unexpected ways. Using digital manipulation and collage techniques, Olga creates visual illusions that challenge viewers' perceptions and expectations. Her creative...

Louise Fletcher is an Abstract landscape artist with a passion for Yorkshire Moors; she is also the co-host for Art Juice and the Founder of the ‘Find Your Joy’ program, and the host and founder of the artist community ‘Art Tribe.’ For Louise, ‘self-expression means allowing her hands to translate emotions into marks on a surface...building up the layers until the painting becomes a portal where y...

Marine is an advocate for artists since a young age; Marine Tanguy managed her first gallery at age 21 under Steve Lazarides, who discovered Banksy and JR and opened her first art gallery in Los Angeles at age 23 where she was lucky to be mentored by Michael Ovitz himself. After seeing the restrictiveness of the traditional gallery model, Marine launched MTArt Agency in 2015 to build the reputatio...

Jillian is an AUSTRALIAN ARTIST in London, a PODCASTER @artfictionspodcast an occasional ART WRITER. Her art practice brings stillness to the fractured process of perceiving what is present: a circumstance constantly in flux. Stretching from stories and landscape to philosophy and biology, she directs her research toward historical and contemporary ideas of origins, lineage, and place, as well as...