Building a Creative Life with Pam Vale

Friendship, art, beauty and curating your life. You are allowed to follow your own creative interests. In this episode, I am thrilled to introduce a dear friend and share a bit about her creative journey. Bonus! Enjoy a visual peek inside Amy Tabor’s creative life in this companion article, which will publish on July 9, 2026: CLICK HERE As promised in my episode… Learn more about Lonnie Hammargren...

In this conversation, Nicola Farnhill and Pam Vale explore the multilayered nature of success. They share personal insights, practical tips, and spiritual perspectives to help listeners redefine success on their own terms. Connect with Nicola: https://substack.com/@connectedtoself?utm_source=user-menu www.connectedtoself.com About Nicola: As a time served therapist and coach, I am devoted to makin...

A conversation about creative connection, unexpected collaborations, and the quiet joy of sharing pieces of our lives with someone else. In this solo episode, Pam Vale reflects on a creative exchange with artist Debs Stott, the stories hidden inside ordinary objects, and the thoughts that surface whenever we make something personal and send it into the world. Connect with fellow artist Debs Stott...

A conversation exploring the multifaceted life of musician, artist and tattooer Jamie Christ, from his eclectic creative pursuits to his inspiring journey of self-discovery and community building. We talk about tattooing as a form of connection, expression, and presence. Discover how he channels spirituality, creativity, and personal growth into his art, business, and mentoring efforts. Connect wi...

In this solo episode of Building a Creative Life , Pam Vale reflects on a question many creative people quietly ask themselves: Why me? Instead of listing credentials, she shares the lived experience of a life shaped by creativity, and why perspective, curiosity, and attention may matter more than accolades. It’s a conversation about creative identity, midlife, and finding your own way back to the...

In this solo episode of Building a Creative Life , Pam Vale reflects on how creative rhythm can change over time. After years of fast ideas and quickly finished projects, she finds herself drawn to something slower. A dress saved on Pinterest. A thrift store find. The beginning of a project that may take months instead of days. What unfolds is less about making the dress and more about noticing wh...

In this solo episode of Building a Creative Life , Pam Vale reflects on a realization about her own creative nature. While some people are drawn to exploration or refinement, she has discovered that her energy lives in the beginning. The research, the shaping of an idea, the moment something starts to take form. It becomes a reflection on building, and the many ways creative life begins again. Abo...

In this reflective solo episode, Pam explores the societal pressures around busyness and the importance of giving ourselves permission to rest, play, and pursue what truly nourishes our soul. She shares personal insights on guilt, creative renewal, and the need for space to simply be. If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s posted. About Pam Vale (Serie...

Today, Tara Hodgson shares her journey from a junior high teacher to a YA (young adult) author, discussing the hard topics she tackles in her books, including mental health, cyberbullying, and sex trafficking. She explores the challenges of self-promotion, the inspiration behind her stories, and the importance of honest conversations about difficult issues affecting teens today. About Tara: Tara H...

Reflection on one year of the podcast, what it means to celebrate something while you’re still inside of it, and the different ways we build our creative lives. This episode explores noticing your own rhythm, making space where you need it, and allowing your creative life to evolve as you do. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist, writer, and observer of creative life. Her work ce...

In this episode, Pam shares a personal story about a beachcombing discovery that links two seemingly unrelated moments through pattern recognition, mindfulness, and serendipity. She explores how paying attention to small details can reveal larger, meaningful connections in life. If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s posted. About Pam Vale (Series Crea...

In this episode, Pam shares her perspectives on how anyone can cultivate creativity regardless of background or talent. She discusses the mindset shifts, habits, and beliefs that open the door to personal expression and artistic confidence. If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s posted. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is Artist, Writer, and O...

In this informative interview, Nicole Fronek shares insights on personal branding, creative problem-solving, and the impact of AI on careers. Discover practical tips for enhancing your professional image, writing concisely, and embracing technology to boost productivity. About Nicole: Known as “The Coach”, Nicole has supported Fortune 100 firms inclusive of CBRE, Chevron, HP, Citigroup, and Marrio...

In this episode, Pam explores how everyday creative actions can enrich your life, foster self-knowledge, and bring purpose. She encourages us to see creativity not as a skill reserved for artists but as a universal, accessible tool for self-expression and growth. If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s posted. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale i...

In this conversation, I sit down with Pat Daily to talk about the unexpected shape of a creative life. Pat’s path moved from Air Force pilot to science fiction author, and we explore how that background in aviation and science continues to inform his storytelling. We talk about creative freedom inside constraints, about discipline, about revision, and about the long process of writing multiple boo...

If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s posted. In this episode, Pam urges listeners to stop delaying their creative pursuits and start exploring their passions today. Her message is about seizing the moment and breaking down big dreams into actionable steps. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist, writer, and observer of creative life....

I sat down with author Ann Charles to talk about what it really looks like to build a writing life over time. We talk about where she began, which was not where she expected to end up. We talk about blending mystery, romance, and the supernatural without trying to tidy it up. We talk about self-publishing, marketing, collaboration, and the people surrounding us who make a creative life possible. T...

If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s posted. In this heartfelt solo episode, Pam Vale shares her personal journey of how creative expression has been a fundamental part of understanding herself and finding joy. She reveals how everyday choices, like selecting a ceiling fan, can become exercises in self-awareness and authenticity. About Pam Vale (Seri...

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In this episode, Pam Vale talks with writer and podcaster Holly B. Gutwillinger about what it’s like to live a creative life over time. They talk about growing up creative in Northern Ontario, losing confidence, finding their way back through writing and podcasting, and the everyday role Holly’s rescue dogs play in her creative process. They also talk about self-doubt, community, and what it means...

If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s written. In this solo episode, Pam Vale reflects on a quiet moment of recognition that came from a conversation with a dear friend. What started as a simple story about morning routines at a professional event opened into something deeper. A noticing about rhythm, choice, and the subtle ways we give ourselves perm...

If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s written. In this episode, I’m joined by architect and author Talor Stewart to talk about something we all live inside of but rarely stop to question: our homes. We explore how conscious home design shapes creativity, well-being, and relationships, and why small, intentional shifts in our environment can have a pro...

If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s written. On a recent trip to Scotland, Pam Vale found herself playing a simple tile game and noticing something unexpected. Not a desire to win. Not comparison. Just a quiet pull to pay closer attention, to think a little faster, to stay with the game for her own sake. In this solo episode of Building a Creative L...

What happens when creativity starts to feel heavy instead of life-giving? If this way of noticing resonates, subscribing free or paid lets it arrive when it’s written. In this conversation, I sit down with writer, mentor, and fantasy author Kate Tremills to talk honestly about burnout, perfectionism, and how we find our way back to joy in creative work. Kate shares her journey from high-pressure r...

Pam Vale shares her transformative experience during a trip to London, where a visit to a Marie Antoinette exhibit profoundly impacted her creative perspective. She reflects on the power of visual experiences to change one's creative interior and the lasting influence of historical art. About Pam Vale (Series Creator): Pam Vale is an artist, writer, and observer of creative life. Her work centers...