The Art of Hope Podcast

Description:   Did you know you can be working in the arts industry but disconnected from practicing and nurturing your particular art form and creativity? This episode provides some simple tips on how to begin prioritizing your personal ‘art making’.      Art of Hope Coaching: ⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠   Instagram: @artofhopecoaching     We would be honored if you would leave us a 5-...

Description:  As Art of Hope continues to grow and other changes have taken place, this announcement is meant to serve as an update for 2026!  Art of Hope Coaching:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @art_of_hope_coaching   We would be honored if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review ⭐️ Thanks for tuning in!   Created and produced by  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Art of Hope Coaching⁠⁠

Description:   Leila D. Lewis is a Family Wholeness Consultant, seasoned birthworker, and creative entrepreneur with a background in traditions of African diasporic dance, and holds a BFA from Temple University and MFA from Hollins University. She integrates this creative foundation with her work in maternal and child health, blending artistry, resilience, and a reproductive justice framework to s...

Description:   Rachel is a full-time missionary with Artists in Christian Testimony International, and uses dance as vessel to minister to others who have experienced sexual assault and/or trafficking.     About Rachel Byers   Rachel is a full-time missionary with Artists in Christian Testimony, Intl. She is a mentor for survivors of sexual violence and helps people find their voice and connect to...

Description:   In this episode I interview vocalist and founder of Creatively Performing Arts, Estelle Idoko. We discuss the topic of confidence, and how Christ is the starting point for true, lasting confidence, and what this looks like in one’s life as a creative.   About Estelle Idoko   Estelle Idoko is a North Carolina-based Voice Teacher, Singer, & Actor. She is a freelance voice teacher...

Description: In this mini episode I discuss navigating emotions of failure, and what true success looks like starting with Christ and His Word.    Art of Hope Coaching: ⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @art_of_hope_coaching   We would be honored if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review ⭐️ Thanks for tuning in!   Created and produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Art of Hope Coaching⁠⁠

Description:   Licensed professional counselor, speaker and author Tabitha Panariso talks about the topic of rejection from her new book Loyal In His Love. This episode is filled with so much vulnerability, truth and encouragement for those navigating the pain and/or fear of rejection of various kinds.    About Tabitha Panariso:    Tabitha Panariso is a licensed professional counselor candidate (M...

Description: In this mini episode I discuss productivity from a rested place, and encourage listeners to reflect on what their current relationship with productivity looks like, and where they desire it to be.   Art of Hope Coaching: ⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @art_of_hope_coaching   We would be honored if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review ⭐️ Thanks for tunin...

Description: In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Kasey Hope, founder of P’zazz Art Studio, where she teaches hand lettering, painting, and faith-based art, and is the creator of a growing online art membership. We talk about how her business has evolved, as well as the topic of generosity. If you are an aspiring entrepreneur in the arts, this episode is especially for you. Meet Kasey...

Description: In this episode, guest Angel King (MCLC) joins the podcast to have a fun conversation about coaching between coach to coach. Her life story of suffering, perseverance and the providence of God will leave you inspired. Towards the end of the episode, we offer a peek into what a coaching conversation sounds like.  Meet Angel King: Angel King, MCLC is a Master Life Coach. She is certifie...

Description: In this episode I talk through the misconceptions of coaching, and provide truth and clarity around each misconception. Whether you have been on the fence with entering into a coaching relationship or are curious for curiosity sake, this episode is for you.   Art of Hope Coaching:  ⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠ Instagram: @art_of_hope_coaching   We would be honored if you wou...

Description: In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Hendrick, founder of Mercy Creates. Mercy Creates is a shop of watercolor paintings that help women create Christ-centered conversations in their home. Rachel and I primarily discuss what it looks like to faithfully steward artistic and creative gifts well. She shares more about her Psalms Project, and how her art pieces can b...

Description: In this episode I discuss how Art of Hope defines life balance, and offer three tangible takeaways for the creative that is needing encouragement in this area.   Art of Hope Coaching:  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: @art_of_hope_coaching   We would be honored if you would leave us a 5-star rating and review ⭐️ Thanks for tuning in!   Created and produced by  ⁠...

Description: In this episode we discuss very real struggles unique to the female dancer and mother, as well as the beauty of the gospel and the redemptive hope found in Christ. Jeanna also shares about how the arts are used to serve the marginalized through Open Sky Arts Collective.    About Jeanna Vance:  Jeanna Vance founded Open Sky Arts Collective in 2014 with a mission to use the arts to brin...

Description: In this episode, Dr. Junius Johnson and I discuss the theology of beauty and crisis of wonder, and how everything in this world including the arts is reflective of a Creative God. This conversation is filled with depth, richness and inspiration for the creative heart.    Meet Dr. Junius Johnson:  -A scholar with expertise in theology, Latin, literature, and the Western intellectual tr...

Description: Art of Hope interviews Leyna Doran, the Artistic Director of Ballet Hartford. Ballet Hartford is a professional ballet company located in the capital city in Connecticut. The company began in 2016 with the mission of creating art filled with the true, the good, and the beautiful. Since then, it has grown in size and carries out its vision to be "art for the city." This episode focuses...

Description: In today's episode, I take a moment to share more of my personal story and the birth of Art of Hope. If you are an artist or creative who needs encouragement as you journey through cultivating your passion for the arts but are unsure where it will lead, this episode is for you.   Art of Hope Coaching:  ⁠⁠https://www.artofhopecoaching.com/⁠⁠ Instagram: @art_of_hope_coaching   We would...

Description: We are kicking off the first episode of the Art of Hope podcast by interviewing my husband and best friend, Matthew Surprenant. Matthew is a bi-vocational pastor, Crossfit trainer, and a true artist at heart. In this episode we invite the listener to peer into our lives individually and as a couple, as we discuss the topic of rest. We discuss the topic of rest in three categories – ph...