Creative Impact Podcast

My guest for episode 18 is the beautiful Jaleesa McCreary! Jaleesa has been a worship leader at The Austin Stone Community Church for the past 7 years. In addition to leading worship weekly, Jaleesa spends much of her time investing in the development of female worship leaders and teaching worship ministry philosophy at The Austin Stone. Jaleesa shares her incredible testimony of walking through t...

I’m excited to introduce you to my friend Gabriel Speiller for episode 17! Gabriel is a native New Yorker raised in Queens and is married to his lovely wife Dara who dances with Texas Ballet Theater. He received a BFA in dance from Belhaven University and currently dances with Bruce Wood Dance in Dallas, Texas. He has also danced with Paul Taylor 2, Ad Deum Dance Company, and many project companie...

It was such a joy to talk with Libby John, host of the Art & Faith Conversations Podcast! Libby and I happen to both be Nines on the Enneagram and share a similar passion to highlight artists of faith. Libby hopes to use the podcast to encourage artists in their search for deeper meaning in their creative identity. We talk about how common it is for artists to feel on the fringes of their fait...

Friends, get ready for a super fun episode full of laughter, fun stories, and inspiring conversation. Episode 15 is our first ever couple’s interview with Michael and Brianna Cash. You may recognize the name Michael Cash because he is the creator and producer of the music for the podcast! From the Enneagram to Buc-ee’s, you are going to love getting to know Michael and Brianna. They have been marr...

For episode 14 of the podcast, I have the joy of introducing you to Shizu Yasuda! Shizu is currently the Artistic Director of Ad Deum II Dance Company. She began her professional career as a freelance dancer in New York City, after which she performed nationally and internationally as a principal dancer with Ad Deum Dance Company. Shizu grew up in Japan where she developed a passion for dance. She...

My guest for episode 13 of the podcast is the lovely and engaging Lara Bianca Pilcher. Lara is a British, Australian Actress, dancer, singer, writer and producer who works internationally. In our conversation, you’ll hear about Lara’s journey from her beginnings in dance to her current ventures including work as an actress, writer, and podcast host. We talk about life as a freelance artist, and th...

It was such a gift to spend time connecting with Cheryl Cutlip for episode 12! Cheryl is the founding director of The Project Dance Foundation, formed in 2002 as a mission to bring hope and healing to the world through the universal language of dance.  Cheryl currently directs The Space @ Project Dance, the foundation’s dance training and education program area as well as the precision dance compa...

My guest for episode 11 of the podcast is Jessie Winters. Jessie is a creative and passionate mentor, teacher, choreographer, coach, and mother. She wants to see the Holy Spirit move mightily in the Arts. In our conversation, you’ll get to hear more about her heart for the nations, the musical theatre community, and the special needs community. My favorite part of our conversation was hearing Jess...

My guest for episode 10 of the podcast is J. Clayton Winters. Clayton is a Professional Musical Theatre Performer and works in vocational ministry as the Director of Worship and Arts at Trinity Baptist Church of Fairfield, CT. He has a range of teaching experience, including as a Director of Musical Theater at the University level. Clayton’s fun personality and passion for life make this conversat...

For Episode 9 of the Creative Impact Podcast, I have the joy of introducing you to one of my teachers and mentors, Laura Morton. Laura serves as an Associate Professor of Dance and Director of the Ballet Division at Belhaven University in Jackson, MS. She has traveled nationally and internationally performing professionally, teaching, and choreographing.  Laura and I talk about what it was like as...

My friend Katelyn Harbaugh joins me for Episode 8 of the Creative Impact Podcast. Katelyn is a stay-at-home mom to her three children and is a visual artist who creates in what she describes as the “margins” of her life.  In our conversation, we talk about Katelyn’s journey as an artist and her experience balancing a small business with being a stay-at-home mom. Katelyn shares about her current pr...

For episode 7 of the Creative Impact Podcast, I have the opportunity to chat with Steve Rooks. Steve is a former Principal Dancer with the Martha Graham Dance Company where he performed for over a decade. His performance credits also include the Alvin Ailey Repertory Ensemble. Currently, Steve is Chair of Dance and Resident Choreographer at Vassar College in New York. In our conversation, you will...

My guest for episode 6 of the Creative Impact Podcast is Cynthia Newland. Cynthia is an artist, educator, speaker and wellness consultant. She is the founder of Alible3 – Nourishing the Body, Soul and Spirit, providing educational resources and equipping tools for holistic health.  Cynthia is also the founder of Feet Speak Dance, offering hope through the art form of dance. We chat about the key e...

My guest for episode 5 of the Creative Impact Podcast is Durell Comedy. Durell was a professional dancer with the Limon Company and Mark Morris Dance Group in NYC for close to 11 years. Recently he, his wife, Hannah and 2 daughters, moved to Charlotte, NC. He currently serves as a Worship Leader for The LIFT, a church based in Indian Trail, North Carolina. I came out of my conversation with Durell...

I am honored to share this conversation with Randall Flinn, Founder and Artistic Director of Ad Deum Dance Company in Houston, Texas. I have been connected with the Ad Deum community for many years and was a member of Ad Deum II Dance Company for two years. In my conversation with Randy, you will get to hear his story from the beginnings to current day. He grew up with a love for dance, but was he...

Friends, you are going to love my conversation with Cassandra (Cassie) Clark for episode 2 of the Creative Impact Podcast! Cassie is a visual artist whose focus is illustration. She has a master’s degree in counseling from Southern Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Cassie shares how visual art has been a part of her story from a young age and takes us through her journey as an art major and then b...

My guest for our very first episode of the Creative Impact Podcast is Stella Almblade.  Stella is a professional dancer as well as an instructor for both dance and Pilates. Stella has an impressive resume (see below). But what really stands out to me about Stella is her genuine heart for others and her passion for helping dancers see the beauty of worshipping through their artform. Friends, my con...

I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend, Whitney Dufrene!  Whitney is a professional dancer with Doug Varone and Dancers in New York City. Our friendship began in college, and to give you a fair warning, in the first few minutes of our conversation we reminisce about special moments throughout our friendship. Whitney recounts her story from her start in dance all the way through her current r...

Welcome to the Creative Impact Podcast!  This interview-style podcast is designed for artists who desire to make an impact on the world through their work.  Each week we will bring you refreshing conversations that will fill you with motivation, inspiration, and courage to pursue your calling.  In this preview episode, you will hear more about the heart behind the show and get a glimpse into our f...