Modern Romantic

Carolyn Palmer is a world renown bronze sculptor known for her works of Lucielle Ball, Four Popes for St. Patrick's Cathedral, Frank Sinatra, Eleanor Roosevelt, the Wright Brothers and many more. In this episode, we talk about Carolyn's process and the challenges and rewards of her journey. Find out more about Carolyn at: www.palmersculptures.com

Gwen Kranz is from a really incredible place she created called the 510 Art Lab. In this episode we chat about the importance and impact of art in the community, doing your own art, getting started in your own community, and creating a place like 510 Art Lab. Find out more at www.510artlab.com!

Dr. Craig R. Smith is the author of the book "Romanticism, Rhetoric, and the Search for the Sublime" and many other titles. He is also a sought-after former presidential speechwriter, professor, and news commentator. Chatting with him for this episode about romanticism, storytelling, and his fascinating journey was a great pleasure. Please find out more, and explore his work at: https://...

Julisa and Eric are such a creative duo. These two literary and confectionary superheroes have founded Storyboard Delights, a bookstore and chocolate shop in Longview Washington. Combining their gifts they have created something extraordinary in Julisa's hometown. Plus: sipping chocolate and coffee! Find out more at www.storyboarddelights.com

Zan is the founder and creator of Fell and Fair, which is one of the coolest on and offline communities, a multimedia company, and an adventurous creative giant. A good giant. The kind you want to have as a friend. In this episode, we talk about the beginning, Zan's inspirations, a trebuchet, and the Weekend Warrior Experience - a very real fantasy weekend of war and revelry. Find out more at...

Diana Michelle and Paul Summerlin are award-winning documentary filmmakers. Diana has a history in photography, having taught photography at the OLLI at the University of Arkansas. Paul is a musician who also toured with Seal. Diana and Paul teamed up to create the production company Seven Diamond Mudra and created the documentary "It's No Secret." For more, visit vimeo.com/paulsumme...

Kurt R. Ward is a true romantic! He is also a poet, musician, and the author of Endymion or The State of Entropy. In this episode, we discuss romanticism, literature, the process of writing, and the resurgence of esotericism. Learn more about Kurt at www.kurtrward.com www.themodrom.com

Tom Blomquist is someone who has probably been in your life in the form of television. In addition to his career as a novelist and textbook author, Tom Blomquist is an award-winning filmmaker, director, producer, and writer who has been associated with some of America’s most popular television programs (look him up some time on IMDB). He was named Most Valued Professor in the College of the Arts a...

Sean Fitzgibbon explores unusual, real places and events through his work. Sean has been teaching college art for almost 20 years, has an MFA in art and a passion for making art and visual storytelling. He also illustrates books and recently completed a documentary-style graphic nonfiction that depicts the mythologies surrounding the Crescent Hotel’s years as the Baker Hospital, a Depression Era c...

Griffon Ramsey is a master at keeping things wild! She is a sculptor, chainsaw artist, independent filmmaker, art director, homesteader, and vlogger with huge passion and zest for life. Known for her pop-culture wood sculptures which have appeared at the Australian Chainsaw Carving Championships and the Butler Chainsaw Carving Invitational. for more info on Griffon, please visit www.griffonramsey....

Leon Johnson is a fine art photographer and educator. In this episode, we discuss romanticism, Leon's journey, and how classic art and his cultural experiences influence his artwork. To learn more about Leon, visit leonjohnsonphotography.org Join our Monday live streams! Watch the video of each episode in its unedited glory. Follow us on social media for our live-stream announcements and upcom...

Kim Guarnaccia is the founder and mastermind behind FaireFinder.com and Mystorical.net. She also is the creator of Renaissance Magazine (now out of publication). With an excellent knowledge of history and renaissance faires, we had Kim on to chat about her knowledge and she had some great advice for new festival goers. Check out Kim's websites and sign up for the newsletter at Mystorical.net!

Julie is an American who married into the British aristocracy. Previously, she grew up in Sugar Grove, IL, and we discuss a fascinating revelation regarding that! You might know Julie from the Smithsonian Channel - An American Aristocrat's Guide to Great Estates, or her YouTube show American Viscountess. She is also a yogi, a mother, and her husband Luke is heir to the Earl of Sandwich and the...

Tom Paradise is an American geomorphologist and professor of geosciences at the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences of the University of  Arkansas. He is also the guy you'll remember from PBS Nova's Petra: The Lost City. In this exciting episode, we chat about fun things like gems, cultures, parures, digging in Santa Barbara, and art that provokes. For more info about Tom, you c...

David Zapatka is a seven-time Emmy winning cameraman for news and sports on both the local and national levels. He's also a lifelong still photographer and lighthouse preservationist. His widely known nighttime lighthouse photos might be some you have seen. Find out more at https://www.starsandlighthouses.com

Jennifer Gershon is a Fine Art and Portrait Photographer who has an amazing talent for making incredible sets happen in small spaces. Follow Jennifer on her social media outlets: facebook.com/Vizzzuals instagram.com/vizzzuals instagram.com/vizzzualsfaces & instagram.com/still_vizzzuals 

Jason Allen King is a multi-talented comedian, actor, writer and award-winning filmmaker. You may know him from his hilarious Dry Bar Comedy special, commercials, or even his live performances. To find out more, visit Jasonallenking.com

Leah and Daniel Jordan are independent bookstore owners in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their store, Pearl's Books, is not just a retail store though, it's a pillar of their community, where locals and visitors get to experience something very special. Learn more about Pearl's Books at www.pearlsbooks.com Follow them on Facebook at: faceboook.com/pearlsbooksfayetteville and Instagram: instagram.com/pea...

Lisa Di Vita is a multi-passionate performer, author, and genuinely a delightful human being. Join us for this episode of stage and screen stories, laughter and connection. Check out Lisa's books at https://lisadivita.com 

Brian and Lindsey Cowen are branding experts and photographers who are changing lives. In this episode, they share their incredible journey and how they came to love themselves and charge their worth. Follow Brian and Lindsey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecowens or check out their website at: brand.brianpluslindsey.com

Scott Mitchell is an incredible artist, a tattoo shop owner/artist, and a children's book author from Scotland. He wrote the popular and relatable "Diego the Doodling Dinosaur" available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/i96Vlp7  Follow Scott on Instagram at @diego_dinosaur

Heather Cook is a top real estate agent and professional mindset coach that lives with her husband Brad and 27,000+ dogs and her cat named David in North Carolina. Having her own challenges and hardship, she found ways to use fear and imposter syndrome as tools to grow. In this episode, we discuss those tools, and how those principles apply to so many areas of life. Follow Heather on Facebook www....

Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer and writer among many other artistic and charitable things. She wields imagination like a fierce weapon, creating inspiring and compelling art with few, if any, limitations. In this episode, we discuss what makes her the artist she is, and also find out how she lost her wings at 5 years old. Find out more about Brooke Shaden at www.brookeshaden.com

Christen Horne and Jacob Wise are the authors of the book The Bell and the Bow. In this fun episode, they discuss world and character building for books, storytelling, D&D, and the benefits and challenges of writing as a team. For more info please visit worldofurda.com

Lisa Stock is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York City. Her films have been featured in festivals and screenings around the world. Her work combines the spontaneity of myth and magic with stark reality to paint vibrant portraits of healing and personal truth. Find out more at www.lisastockfilm.com