Painting Your Path

Spring is starting to show up here in Southern California. Little hints - hotter temps, longer evenings, small buds appearing on branches that looked completely bare just weeks ago. It always reminds me of something important: nature doesn’t wait for perfect conditions before it begins again. In this episode, I share a reflection on rebuilding, not just in our communities, but within ourselves. Af...

This Season 5 episode of Painting Your Path™ continues our focus on the Eaton and Palisades fire survivors and the grassroots communities and organizations that have held us through it. Today, I’m joined by Kelly Etter — retired dancer, singer, actress, former Rockette, longtime Altadena resident, Eaton fire survivor, and Pilates + nervous system mentor. In this conversation, we explore: What it r...

“Not ready.” I hear it all the time. This week, I’m unpacking what we really mean when we say that, especially when it comes to creative work, big ideas, and becoming the next version of ourselves. We’re talking about time, energy, hope… and the quiet ways fear disguises itself as responsibility. This episode is honest. Grounded. And maybe a little uncomfortable. If you’ve been waiting for clarity...

This week on Painting Your Path, I sit down with the incredible Ellen Stern Kutza—someone whose journey through creativity, healing, and community support will move and inspire you. Ellen is not only a certified biofeedback specialist, but also a lifelong artist with a huge heart for giving back. We dive into what it means to turn personal and community challenges into powerful acts of service and...

Driving home today, I kept thinking about something I heard in a meditation: What if we spend too much of our lives getting ready to become who we’re meant to be? Getting ready to feel confident. Getting ready to have more time. Getting ready to feel certain. In this episode, I’m unpacking what actually creates change — and why it’s rarely about your environment. I share: A real client story about...

There’s something extraordinary about sitting down with fellow artists who have walked through fire (sometimes literally) and emerged with new light to share. In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Marike, painter and founder of Altadena Candle Company. We dive into creativity as a source of healing, our shared love for community, and how it feels to rebuild life, one brushstroke or candle at a...

This season of Painting Your Path™ begins with a pause. Before sharing conversations with survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires (and the organizations supporting healing and recovery) I’m opening Season 5 with a solo reflection. This episode is not about resolutions or reinvention. It’s about gentler rhythms. About honoring what you’ve carried. About arriving—without rushing who you’re becomi...

Dr. Tasha Golden, behavioral scientist and former singer-songwriter, bridges the gap between knowing that creativity heals and making it happen in practice. In our conversation, she reveals her collaborative “Arts on Prescription” field guide that gives healthcare providers and art and wellness practitioners actionable steps to integrate arts into treatment—not just theory, but practical implement...

What if your path wasn’t something you figured out…but something you remembered? In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Jewel Veitch for a soulful exploration of purpose, intuition, and what it really means to co-create your life—rather than force it. Jewel shares reflections from her own journey—from a traditional career path to a more intuitive, purpose-led way of living and workin...

What happens when the life you carefully built no longer fits who you’re becoming? In this tender and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Patti Hanrath, a Life Reset Coach who works with women in midlife standing at a crossroads—successful on paper, but quietly asking, Is this really it? Together, we explore the moments that change us. The ones that crack things open. The ones that invite us...

This isn’t another episode about doing more or optimizing your morning routine. It’s about getting real — with yourself. As we wrap up the year, I share a more personal episode: 3 powerful reasons why I do the work I do — and how each one might reflect something you’re feeling too. This episode is for the recovering people pleasers, the late bloomers, the creatives who’ve been told they’re “too mu...

In this week’s solo episode of Painting Your Path, I guide you through a gentle, powerful end-of-month reflection ritual — designed to help you pause, breathe, and honor who you’ve become over the course of the year. Instead of rushing into December with more to do, this episode invites you to slow down and make meaning of your experiences… without judgment, pressure, or perfectionism. You’ll expl...

Step onto a path of transformation with my special guest, Desiree Cascadden, as she shares her inspiring journey from an unexpected background into the realms of holistic healing. In this episode, you'll hear about defining moments, courageous pivots, and what it truly means to embrace your calling—even when the road is anything but straight. You’ll also get an exclusive preview of a vibrant,...

  In this solo episode, I reflect on what it really means to be brave on your path to becoming. Fresh off leading two vision board workshops—one in a corporate setting and one in a creative studio—I share stories of quiet courage and remind you that bravery doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it whispers: “You’re allowed to want what you want.” If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to take act...

Join me  for an inspiring conversation with Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, CEO and founder of The Flourishing Center. Together, we explore resilience, positive psychology, and ways to move forward after adversity—whether personal or communal. You’ll hear: - My journey to rebuild community after the Eaton fire, and Emiliya’s perspective on what drives flourishing even in the hardest times. - A glimpse into...

In this episode of Painting Your Path™, I welcome the inspiring Pam Uzzell—filmmaker, educator, podcaster, and artist at heart. Dive into a conversation that weaves together creativity, resilience, and the powerful intersection of art and healing. Pam shares pieces of her fascinating journey—from behind the camera to behind the mic—and reflects on what it means to embrace unexpected life pivots. W...

As October gently nudges us inward, many of us begin to ask: Is this the life I really want? In this solo episode, I share a heartfelt invitation to dream again — not in a “someday” kind of way, but right now, in the midst of your real, messy, beautiful life. I reflect on the importance of dreaming as the foundation of any soulful, creative life and why it’s the very first pillar in my framework....

In this inspiring episode of Painting Your Path™ I welcome Sue Willoughby—Equus Coach®, truth-teller, and midlife reinvention guide. Sue shares how her lifelong love of horses shaped her journey from corporate success to transformational coaching. We delve into the challenges and opportunities of making pivotal life changes, the power of curiosity, and why reconnecting to your authentic self is so...

This week, I get real about rejection, redirection, and reclaiming your power when things don’t go according to plan. 💔 I share a recent “no” that stirred up old self-doubt — and how I turned it into fuel for growth. 🎨 You’ll hear reflections on rewriting old stories, embracing your own timing, and learning to see mistakes as teachers — not proof that you’ve failed. In this episode: Why rejectio...

This episode is a heartfelt reflection on what it means to stop living for other people’s expectations and start becoming who you truly are. I opened up about receiving some stinging feedback this week and how it reactivated some old internal “programs.” You know, the ones that tell us we need to play small, stay safe, and not rock the boat. This is a tender, uplifting, and empowering episode that...

In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of The Art of Becoming — my 6-week group experience for midlife creatives and quiet rebels who are done shrinking and ready to step into their next chapter with clarity, courage, and self-expression. You’ll hear stories from real clients who’ve moved through perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt… into play, confidence, and community. If you...

In this short and powerful solo episode, I talk about the hidden stories that keep us small, and why reclaiming your voice, your creativity, and your truth isn’t just a nice idea… it’s essential. If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, spinning your wheels, or wondering why you still haven’t made the leap toward the thing you deeply want, this is for you. Whether you’re an artist, coach, or creative s...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Estelle Idoko—singer, voice teacher, and host of the “Sing Confidently, Live Creatively” podcast. Estelle shares her remarkable journey from pursuing a career in medicine to embracing her true calling in the arts. Together, we explore what it means to “paint your path,” the challenges and rewards of following your creative instincts, and how to build conf...

What if your doctor prescribed art instead of just medication? Or recommended time in nature, dance, or volunteering to improve your health? That’s the vision behind social prescribing, and it’s the heart of my upcoming Creative Care Summit: Reimagining Well-being Through Social Prescribing (Sept 22–26, 2025). In this short episode, I share: My “why” for this summit Why social prescribing matters...

I had the incredible honor of being interviewed by Jenny C. Cohen on her Dance to Heal podcast! In this inspiring conversation, we explored the powerful intersection of creativity, healing, and personal transformation. Jenny and I discussed my journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and how I help women in midlife reconnect with what brings them joy and fulfillment through art, movement, j...