Let's Chat Creative Pathways Podcast

Episode 16: A Conversation with Rosemarie May Gironda Welcome to Episode 16 of Let’s Chat Creative Pathways! 🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Rosemarie May Gironda, an art teacher in the Brockton Public School District. We recorded our conversation in the library of the Hamilton Wade Douglas House, where I hold a weekly residency. This past summer, Rosemarie joined me there as a guest artist fo...

Episode 15 – Special Edition: My Residency Speech at Hamilton Wade Douglas House This episode is a little different — I’m sharing my speech from a celebration at the Hamilton Wade Douglas House in Brockton, where I’ve been creating art with residents since April to beautify their building. We marked our first permanent installation in the community room, with works in progress also on display. Sin...

Episode 14 – Let’s Chat: Creative Pathways Podcast. This week, I’m joined by my longtime friend, musician, and woodworker Greg Loftus. I’ve been following his creative career since we were 20, when we were neighbors and part of a creative social scene in Providence. Greg talks about his multifaceted creative life, from recording music and working in his carpentry studio to being part of the team o...

This week, I'm joined by Nikki Johnson — founder of Botanicle Drinkable, kitchen alchemist, and creative force behind one of the coolest botanical beverage brands in New England. I may have dragged her on a shaky early-May garden tour (yes, it’s filmed, and no, our heads are not in frame — you're welcome), before we huddled by the firepit and talked about creativity, risk, and building something f...

Let’s Chat: Creative Pathways – A Solo Update with Beth Bailey In this solo episode, Beth Bailey catches up with you directly to share what’s been brewing behind the scenes. From her residency at the Hamilton Wade Douglas House in Brockton to an exciting lineup of upcoming projects, Beth talks about what’s inspiring her right now and what’s ahead. She also announces a brand-new 6-part mentorship s...

In this episode, Beth sits down with artist and author Justin LaRocca Hansen to explore what it means to make work that’s true to both yourself and your community. Now based on Cape Cod, Justin creates ocean-inspired artwork that deeply connects with the people around him—resonating not only as personal expression but as work that sells because it reflects the identity and spirit of the Cape. We d...

Join us for an inspiring episode of Let's Chat Creative Pathways as we sit down with Maryann Gibbons, a writer, visionary, champion of artists, and entrepreneur. In Episode 10, Maryann shares her journey through the creative process, offering insights into how she channels her vision into storytelling and art. We dive into the story behind Artypants Magazine , her platform for celebrating artistic...

In Episode 09, I sit down with my bestie, sister-in-law, and creative powerhouse Kaila Gilmore for a deep and joyful conversation about the twists and turns of building a life in the arts. 🎨✨ We talk about Kaila’s path from her early career as a journalist to finding her passion and voice in clay, becoming a successful potter with her work featured in galleries and boutiques across the region....

In this solo episode, Beth Bailey takes a moment to reintroduce herself and catch listeners up on everything Creative Pathways and beyond. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at how her traveling art program works, gives updates on where you can find and purchase her pottery at various galleries and boutiques, and runs through her current freelance clients and creative projects. Beth also opens up...

Join me as I chat with Naomi Vu, friend and Creative Director at UPPAbaby , about her journey in design, blending art with purpose, and leading creativity in a top baby gear brand. From MassArt to motherhood-inspired innovation, get inspired! Follow @creativepathwaysproject on instagram, share, like, & subscribe for more! Visit www.creative-pathways.com to see more about what this whole projec...

In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend of over a decade, Stacey Buckley , a lifelong creative and Senior Graphic Designer at UPPAbaby. We’re cozied up in her beautifully decorated home—one of her many creative passions—while her adorable pup Camille joins us for some sniffs. We dive into Stacey’s world, where graphic design is not just her profession but also a way she supports her commun...

Welcome back to "Let's Chat Creative Pathways!" In this episode, I chat with the talented Lindsey Boss, a collage artist, Trader Joe’s sign painter, and fellow MassArt alum. Lindsey’s work is characterized by intricate, delicate collages crafted from carefully sourced retro materials she discovers while thrifting. We explore: ✂️ Her meticulous process of cutting and composing delicate collages. 🛒...

In this episode, I sit down with Olivia Harvey , a fabric artist whose upcycled work turns t-shirts and sweatshirts into bold New England-inspired statements. From lobsters with attitude to seaside cottages and straight-up “NEW ENGLAND” stitched across the front, Olivia’s work blends nostalgia, creativity, and sustainability. We chat about her journey in creativity—starting out in writing, moving...

et’s Chat Creative Pathways | Episode 02 | Lilly Austin In this episode, I sit down with Lilly Austin, an inspiring tattoo artist from the South Shore of MA who’s currently making her mark in Providence. 🌟 As a creative entrepreneur since childhood, Lilly shares her journey from her early days of making art to the twists and turns that shaped her path to becoming a successful tattoo artist. We di...

Welcome to Episode 2 of Let’s Chat Creative Pathways! 🎨✨ In this series, I dive into the diverse world of creativity by interviewing people who have carved unique careers in the arts. For this episode, I’m thrilled to sit down with Sage Brousseau, Senior Arts Educator at The Boston Children’s Museum—America’s second-oldest children’s museum! Sage and I explore her ethereal photography practice,...