Creative Impact Podcast

Today’s episode is so inspiring! My guest for episode 67 is Kathleen Schuler, the director of Störling Conservatory in Kansas. After receiving her B.F.A. in Dance from Belhaven University in Jackson, MS, Kathleen danced for 2 seasons as a company member with Störling Dance Theater. Following her time with the company, she has continued teaching and choreographing in a variety of settings. For 8 ye...

We have a great conversation in store for you today with my friend Grace Miller! Grace joined Open Sky Arts Collective in the fall of 2019. She is currently the Executive Assistant under Director and Founder, Jeanna Vance. Grace is a kindred spirit! She brings life, joy, and peace wherever she goes. We chat about topics such as dance as worship, community, and leadership. Grace talks about how to...

Happy 2nd birthday to the Podcast!! I’m so excited to be celebrating with you today! I thought it would be fun to bring back one of your favorite guests from the last two years, Durell Comedy! Durell was one of our early guests on Episode 5. If you haven’t already, I would encourage you to go back and listen to our conversation back in July 2020 where you’ll hear Durell’s backstory and journey to...

It is such a joy to share this conversation with my friend Tammy Tolås with you today! Her vibrant spirit and bold faith are such an inspiration! Tammy currently serves at the University of the Nations College of Arts. She leads a dance ministry out of the YWAM Kona Campus, owns and operates her own business for dance and Pilates, and is producing the 20th Anniversary Project Dance Event in Kona,...

I am honored and excited to have my friend Maren Weinberger Maddry on the podcast! Maren’s artistic journey led her to be a professional opera singer. In our conversation we walk through her journey of deciding to pursue opera and both the highs and lows she’s experienced throughout her professional career. We also chat about the mental, emotional, and physical strength it takes to be a profession...

What a gift to catch up with my sweet friend, Jocelyn Lewis, for episode 62! Jocelyn and I met during our time dancing with Ad Deum II Dance Company. She has such a beautiful heart for the Lord, for community, and for creating with a purpose. Jocelyn shares about her journey training as a dancer, her professional dance career, and her current work teaching dance. We look at the impact of beginning...

As we enter into a new year, we often reflect on the past and look forward in the hope of starting fresh. We desire to heal from our past and move forward in wholeness. Prayer minister Darlene Caldwell joins us for episode 61 to talk about the power of inner healing. We cover topics such as forgiveness, releasing judgements and expectations, renouncing lies and inner vows, and discovering our spir...

How is your heart this Christmas? Do you find yourself going through the motions of celebration while struggling to find joy? Are you grieving the loss of a loved one or all the change of the past year?   I thought it would be meaningful to go a different route with this episode. Join us for a conversation about how we can go through this Christmas season present to both the joy of Christmas and t...

Hannah Ueckert joins me for episode 59! Hannah is a beautiful dancer with a heart full of love for God and for others. She is working full time as the operations manager with Mei/Co. Dance alongside Meggie Belisle in College Station. I love hearing from Hannah about Mei/Co. Dance’s current work sharing people’s stories through dance and about the impact the arts can make on the lives of those arou...

Shayna Acosta joins me for episode 58, and she brings so much passion for the arts and encourages artists that we are here in this time and season for a purpose. I came out of this conversation with Shayna feeling so inspired and affirmed as an artist! Her passion for helping artists recognize their identity and the power of their art is unlike anything I’ve heard.   Shayna is a professional Dance...

I am so excited to introduce you to Danielle Beckmann! Danielle is a powerhouse creative living in Los Angeles. She is an actor, writer, and creative coach. In 2017, Danielle co-founded the production company Brooklyn Quarter. Recently, she produced and starred in Liza Anonymous , a 2021 Tribeca Film Festival official selection short film. Danielle shares about transitioning from the stage to film...

Today, I’m excited to introduce you to not just one, but two guests! Lisa Kidd and Emma Noble join me for Episode 56. Lisa is the Founder and Director of Arts Evangelica, training students in the arts as they learn to draw near to God. Emma is one of her students who just recently graduated from Lisa’ program and is currently a student at Belhaven University. It was such a sweet time getting to kn...

Ginger Arrieta joins me for Episode 55 of the podcast! Ginger and I met at Belhaven University and danced together in Ad Deum II Dance Company. She is a dancer, teacher, and singer. Currently, Ginger is dancing with Open Sky Arts Collective and teaching at Faith Dance Studio. In our conversation, we dive into a variety of topics, such as anxiety, burnout, building positive community, learning thro...

Joining me for episode 54 is Hannah Newman-Pan! Hannah grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School. She graduated from the Ailey/Fordham BFA program in 2016 with a double major in Dance and English, and joined Peridance Contemporary Dance Company in 2016. In addition to her dance career, Hannah works in writing and communications for nonprofits. She worked w...

Today is the day! We are officially celebrating one year since the podcast launched!! And to celebrate, Stella Almblade is back! Stella was the guest on episode 1 of the Creative Impact Podcast, and it is so much fun catching up with her. Stella and I chat about this first year of the podcast including some of the highlights and themes. We also catch up with each other’s lives and where this past...

There is so much to love about this conversation with Bailee Teter! Bailee graduated with her master’s degree from Lipscomb University and is a Licensed Counselor working part time doing equine assisted counseling. She is also a dancer and directs the Adonai Arts Academy dance program. I love that we got connected through this podcast! Bailee currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husba...

In honor of this being the last week of the school year where I work, today’s conversation is with my amazing friend and coworker Kayla Sokoloff! Kayla and I are just wrapping up our 2nd year teaching dance together at Dulles High School. She has a strong passion for dance and leadership, and I am so grateful to work alongside her!   Working together as dance directors, we see each other more than...

You’re in for a treat today as Chris Hurt joins me for episode 50 of the podcast! Chris is a husband, father of two teenage children, and has been a student pastor for over 25 years! He loves to teach the Gospel and believes that the Bible should not be boring. Chris shares about what got him into youth ministry and why he’s stayed. He is passionate about the church incorporating more creativity a...

This week, Bethany Sleebos joins me on the podcast! Bethany lives in College Station, TX, with her husband Patrick and their 3 beautiful kids. Together, they own Suzanne’s School of Dance and desire to create a safe place for dancers to grow in both “Excellence of Dance & Heart.”  Bethany shares about her journey and how she has come full circle back to her home studio, Suzanne’s School of Dan...

Episode 48 concludes this two-part series on business structure, non-profits, and fundraising.   In last week’s episode we heard from Julia Dean on how to structure your business, especially an LLC. In today’s episode, we dive into non-profits and fundraising. Bobby Dean shares practical fundraising tips for developing positive relationships with donors and growing your non-profit. His development...

Today’s episode is part one of a special 2-part series focused on bringing you practical tips and advice for structuring and growing a business or non-profit. I know so many artists who have started their own small businesses or non-profit organizations and many who have a dream to start one someday! Joining me to share their expertise in the areas of business, non-profit work, and fundraising, ar...

I am excited to introduce you to Frank Rodriguez, an experienced musician and guitar teacher as well as the developer of Villela Guitars. Frank and I talk about how he first got into playing guitar encouraged by the Priest at his church. He then went on to study music and guitar at the High School of the Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, Texas. He shares about his experiences playing at local...

My sweet friend Rebecca Pillow joins me for episode 45! Rebecca is a wife, stay-at-home mom, dancer, and dance teacher. She and I danced together at Ad Deum Dance Company, both share a passion for Creative Dreams Outreach Center, and both happen to be Enneagram Nines!  We chat about Rebecca’s journey as a dancer. She grew up training at The School of Performing Arts in Orlando, Florida, and then s...

I had so much fun getting to know David (Dave) and Tina Samples for episode 44! Dave and Tina bring an incredible combination of humor and depth, and I know you will be encouraged as you listen. Dave and Tina have two sons and live in Texas. They have worked together in ministry throughout their marriage. Tina is an award-winning author, speaker, worship leader, and music therapist. She co-authore...

I am so excited to share my conversation with Abby Williamson! Abby and I danced together in Ad Deum II Dance Company, and I had so much fun getting to catch up with her. Abby currently lives and works in Kathmandu, Nepal with her husband and their two sons, Jude and Esko. I am so grateful Abby and I were able to connect for this conversation just before they returned to Nepal. Her husband, Ross,...