Paige's Pod

Daphne Vantine ( @daphneraecreative ) returns to the pod three years after leaving corporate tech and this time, we’re getting real about what it actually takes to build an art career. We talk about slow growth, identity shifts, creative burnout, money, community, and why you’re probably closer than you think. Inside this episode, we get into: What it actually looks like to leave corporate and bec...

On this episode of Paige's Pod, the tables are turned. My friend Taylor Marshall joins me as guest host and asks the questions I don't often get asked myself. We dive into where my creative journey began, the winding road from art school to running a full-time creative business, and how my definition of success has changed over the years. We talk about art, motherhood, community, boundaries, creat...

This week on Paige’s Pod, I sat down with Molly and Ray, the founders of Galaray House - a welcoming, contemporary art gallery + modern espresso bar redefining what the gallery experience can feel like. We talk about: how a casual conversation on a boat sparked the idea for Galaray House combining coffee culture with fine art why traditional galleries can feel intimidating building a space that fe...

This week on Paige’s Pod, I’m joined by artist and entrepreneur Forrest Elliot for a deeply real conversation about creativity, reinvention, and building a life that actually feels aligned. We talk about everything from art school and career pivots to treating art like a business, trusting your gut, and learning how to become a friend to yourself. Forrest shares his journey from photography to pai...

After stepping away for nearly two months to focus solely on painting, I thought I’d finally become the version of the artist I had always imagined…someone who spends all day in the studio, creating nonstop. But instead? I felt lonely. Frustrated. Disconnected. And honestly…kind of lost. In this solo episode, I’m sharing the real experience of what happened when I stripped everything away - my wor...

In this stream-of-consciousness solo episode, Paige records from the car on her way to Boston and invites listeners into an honest reflection on creativity, overwhelm, and the courage it takes to slow down. She shares stories of reconnecting with longtime artist friends, supporting a fellow creative taking a leap into entrepreneurship, and navigating the fear that often shows up right before meani...

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige sits down with Taylor Marshall for a thoughtful, honest conversation about creativity, motherhood, and the everyday moments that quietly shape our lives. Together, they talk about home projects and holiday chaos, the mental load of parenting, and how even the smallest inconveniences can ripple into our creative energy and emotional well-being. They explore why...

In this heartfelt episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige sits down with Laurie Roberts, founder of Larry Roberts Chicago, to talk about love, loss, creativity, and what it means to carry someone’s legacy forward through art. Laurie shares the cinematic “meet cute” of how she met her late husband, Larry Roberts - an artist who created from deep emotion, using painting as therapy and self-expression. We talk...

In this engaging conversation, Paige Lindsey and Jaime Reynolds explore the multifaceted journey of creativity, motherhood, and the art world. They discuss the challenges of balancing family life with artistic pursuits, the impact of art education, and the importance of community in fostering creativity. Jaime shares her personal experiences of reclaiming her artistic identity, the joys and strugg...

In this tender, honest, and inspiring conversation, Boston-based abstract artist and longtime educator Christina Chang returns to Paige’s Pod to catch us up on everything that’s changed since her last visit in 2021. Christina shares how her art practice is helping her move through a season of huge transition: getting married, becoming a soon-to-be empty nester, caring for her father who has Alzhei...

In this episode, Paige chats with London-based artist Natasha, a painter, traveler, and creative soul who has lived in places like Cambodia, Chile, and Bolivia. Natasha shares how she’s built a life led by curiosity and courage - from funding her first art trip to Cambodia through pre-selling a body of work, to returning home and creating each piece for a solo exhibition. Together, Paige and Natas...

In this heartfelt episode, Paige sits down with Paula, a German artist and writer, to talk about how art became her lifeline through depression, trauma, and transformation. From her time in a psychiatric hospital discovering art therapy, to rebuilding her life through creative community and courage, Paula shares a raw and deeply inspiring story about the power of making things simply for the sake...

On this episode Sam aka Paige's husband aka Paige's Pod editor is out of town, so Paige hits record anyway and shares a very unplanned episode that leads everyone into a cozy, honest, and vulnerable  Fall reset chat. From Gilmore Girls season-one comfort to full-blown Swiftie era, a mid-week Jesse McCartney concert that refilled Paige's cup, and a vulnerable share about boundaries with family - th...

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Central Texas based artist, Spencer Welch. Spencer is a self-taught painter who has been creating commissioned portraits and original works for nearly a decade, earning multiple US art show awards. Inspired by family, motherhood, and the beauty of everyday life, Spencer’s art captures intimacy and resilience. Paige and Spencer open up about: How mot...

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Emily Claire - the amazing human behind Big Wild Creative and Substack, Big Wild Emily . Emily’s journey began in 2018 with a blog she started while navigating chronic illness, and it has since evolved into a vibrant creative career spanning copywriting, photography, illustration, design, and creative direction. We dive into what it means to live a...

In this episode, Paige shares her transformative experience teaching art at Phillips Exeter Academy during a summer program. She discusses the serendipitous opportunity that led her to this role, the challenges she faced in preparing for her first teaching position after years of self-employment, and the importance of creating a safe and engaging environment for her students. Throughout the conver...

On this episode, Paige chats with Jennifer Mullin - aka the “Occasional Creative”. Jennifer is a Madison, Wisconsin based mixed media artist, author, and art instructor whose whose love affair with the ballpoint pen has inspired artists all over the world. Jennifer shares how her creative practice shifted when limited time and space pushed her toward a sketchbook and a simple pen - an approachable...

On this episode of Paige’s Pod, I’m joined by Amanda Jeanne - an abstract painter, writer, mother, and retreat host based in Québec. Amanda’s work explores the emotional landscapes of motherhood, grief, joy, and stillness Amanda shares how she paints to find freedom, to calm the anxious mind, to remind herself that beauty can be found in chaos and to find her place in this world. Her intuitive, at...

For our 100th episode, we’re celebrating with a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Taylor Marshall - a visual and web designer, painter, production artist, and new mom navigating the ever-evolving relationship between art, identity, and motherhood. ✨ What we explore: Motherhood & creative survival: The raw truth about juggling feedings, client calls, nap schedules, and the deep ache to...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of Paige’s Pod, host Paige chats with artist, entrepreneur, and all-around creative force Vallie Pate . Vallie shares her journey from painting beside her grandmother in Louisiana to building a handmade product line that sold in over 50 gift shops nationwide—including showing at the renowned Atlanta Market. With her signature blend of grit and grace, Vallie...

In this episode of Paige’s Pod, Paige chats with Sharon Gottula , a multidisciplinary artist whose journey from photography to encaustic art offers a powerful lens into the evolving creative process. Together, they dive deep into what it really takes to build a sustainable art career while maintaining personal growth and inspiration. Sharon shares how transitioning from film to digital photography...

On this episode, Paige opens with a personal update about her son Bodhi’s recent playground accident and the resilience that followed. She also shares some highlights from one of her best friend's bachelorette trip to Las Vegas. The main interview features Jocelyn Elizabeth of Jocelyn Elizabeth Studio, who shares how a family health crisis and motherhood sparked her powerful shift from corporate H...

In this episode, Paige chats with Giovanna Chaisson, founder of Art Experienced - a creative wellness brand that blends watercolor, art therapy, and community connection. After two decades designing spaces for corporations and institutions across New England, Giovanna reconnected with her love of art during the pandemic. That spark led her to launch Art Experienced , where she now uses watercolor...

In this inspiring conversation, Paige sits down with Dr. Quahana Hendree - art consultant, theologian, and businesswoman, whose journey weaves through architecture, banking, healthcare marketing, theology and art history. Now the founder of Q. Hendree Art Consulting , she’s on a mission to transform bland corporate spaces with art that aligns with a company’s values. Dr. Hendree shares how a life-...

In this enlightening episode, Paige chats with the incredible Hannah Cole - artist, tax educator, and founder of Sunlight Tax . Hannah explores the intersection of empathy and taxation and shares her experiences with the emotional challenges creative professionals face with taxes and how understanding and compassion can transform financial conversations. Hannah shares her journey from artist to ta...