The Creative Exchange Podcast

When Ryan Raveis lost his wife Meghan in 2023, he turned to the one thing that had always been there: music. In this episode, he opens up about losing Meghan, the heart behind the Raveis family's charitable work and the force who raised millions for cancer research, and how music became his lifeline. What grew from that loss is Ravestock, a two-city concert event honoring her legacy and bringing t...

In this episode, Julie Wake sits down with Dr. Mary Grant, President of Mass College of Art and Design, to explore how creativity shapes not only artists, but entire communities. They discuss the evolving role of arts education, the rise of entrepreneurship among artists, and how tools like AI are changing the landscape. At its core, the conversation highlights creativity as a powerful force for p...

In this episode of the Creative Exchange Podcast, architect Thad Siemasko of SV Design shares how thoughtful design can shape communities, enhance human experience, and support social impact. Drawing from projects ranging from affordable housing and artist live work spaces to YMCA performing arts centers, Thad emphasizes the importance of “fit” in architecture ensuring buildings respond to their e...

In this episode of the Creative Exchange Podcast, Julie Wake speaks with legendary public radio producer Jay Allison, founder of Transom, PRX, and a driving force behind The Moth Radio Hour. Jay reflects on his lifelong pursuit of authentic storytelling and the belief that every person carries a story worth hearing. From his early days discovering the power of portable tape recorders to building p...

Season 8 opens with a fun conversation featuring the Arts Foundation’s 2026 Artists of the Year, novelist and poet Lauren Wolk and visual artist Jackie Reeves . The two reflect on their unexpected and electric collaboration, The Inkline Project , which blends animation, poetry, and music into short art films now featured in festivals. Together, they explore identity, creative instinct, collaborati...

What makes Cape Cod a welcoming, meaningful, and substantive place to visit? The arts. Unfortunately, the region's housing crisis has made it increasingly more difficult for artists to live, work, and create here. State Senator Julian Cyr returns to the CX Podcast to discuss these challenges and how last year's landmark legislation, the Affordable Homes Act, will give Cape Cod and the Islands the...

What’s the secret to life? For visionary designer Ken Fulk of Provincetown, it’s in the power of saying yes. As he shares with host Julie Wake in this episode of the Creative Exchange, “Yes is such a glorious, intoxicating, exciting place to live.” It’s what has led Fulk to new discoveries, incredible journeys, and unbelievable opportunities, all as he’s built a magical career that reimagines how...

Having grown up in a family filled with great cooks, it’s not surprising that food is the centerpiece of Rebecca Orchant’s first book, Simmering: A Kitchen Memoir, which came out earlier this year. In our latest episode of the Creative Exchange, the Provincetown purveyor of good eats – she and her husband Sean own Pop + Dutch on Commercial Street – dishes on everything from the role food plays in...

The logical, rational side of neuroscientist Lisa Genova’s brain said not to write a book, but her heart said otherwise. Roughly two decades ago, Lisa listened to the latter, penning her first novel, Still Alice, a highly personal piece inspired by her grandmother’s struggles with Alzheimer’s. Following her true north has led Genova to writing four more books with another (More or Less Maddy) on t...

Why make art? For Frank Anigbo, it’s in the act of creating — showing that everyone (and anything) he paints has value. In this episode of the Creative Exchange, Frank takes listeners on a powerful journey from his hometown in Nigeria to his studio (and home) in Barnstable Village, and how becoming a parent inspired him to put his passions into painting – where he explores the topics of poverty, t...

As an artist, creating the work is half the battle. Just as important is how you convey your work to your audience – inviting them into your world so they want to learn more about you and your art. The Creative Exchange welcomes back painter, teacher, and writer Pete Hocking who shares his tips for how artists should talk about their work, and why silence, walking, and nature can be an artist’s be...

Terry Szuplat’s fascination with politics started with an album of JFK speeches his mom gave him as a kid. While his peers rode their bikes on the street near his East Falmouth home, Terry would listen to those speeches in his room – captivated by the cadence, the rhythm, and the poetry. It was then that the seeds for Terry’s dreams of one day becoming a presidential speechwriter were born. After...

At the beginning of this year when the Josh Cellars memes went viral, the popular wine brand’s founder Joseph Carr sat down with host Julie Wake to talk about the man behind the memes – his passion for producing wine, his drive, his love of the arts, and his vision for creating a wine that makes a positive difference, not only on the dinner table, but in the community. Today's sponsors:  Cape Cod...

Join us for an intimate conversation with Australian actor Murray Bartlett, as he shares insights into his life on Cape Cod and his gratitude for the Provincetown community. Murray's openness and humor make for a delightful and engaging discussion as we explore his experiences on and off the screen, including his Emmy win and his ability to push boundaries.  Today's sponsors:  Cape Cod Foundation...

Six frogs playfully sit in Boston Common — the magnificent bronze sculptures are the work of the talentedly prolific David Phillips. While he may be best known for these creations, David’s work, which often combines illusion with nature with a mix of Eastern aesthetics, has delighted countless people who have crossed paths with his public art. Join us on this fascinating exploration of David’s art...

Bob Staake’s superpower? Meeting deadlines. It’s how he was able to design the iconic New Yorker cover celebrating Barack Obama’s historic victory in the 2008 presidential election in less than 24 hours. Fueled by a self-drive (and the occasional bag of Doritos) to create, Bob’s curiosity has served as his motivation in a career that has spanned four decades, and which has seen his whimsical, play...

What makes an artist tick? Why do creatives see the world differently? How can we apply an artistic sensibility to the way we live and work? Psychotherapist, author, and sought-after public speaker (and occasional artist) Rick Miller helps the Creative Exchange answer these questions as we explore the inner workings of the artistic mind.    Learn more about  Rick Miller !    Today's sponsors:  Cap...

The life of an artist is one of perpetual motion. It’s a path that Sarah Dineen has taken during her career, constantly growing and evolving. In this episode, Sarah takes listeners on her creative journey which started with painting before transitioning into sculpting. Where will Sarah’s career take her next? You’ll have to listen — preferably with a cup of hot coffee and blueberry coffee cake — t...

In the heart of Provincetown’s famed Commercial Street sits the Crown & Anchor, an iconic venue known for epic parties and must-see live entertainment. It should come as no surprise that the multitalented Jonathan Hawkins, a performing artist and singer, has helped evolve the nightclub’s offerings as co-owner of the popular P-town establishment. Jonathan’s impact on the local arts scene goes e...

On this episode of the Creative Exchange, host Julie Wake travels over the bridge to Boston to talk with Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael Bobbitt. An artist  — Michael is a theater director, choreographer, and playwright — his life was forever shaped by an exposure to the arts at a young age. Now as the highest-ranking cultural official in state government, he’s using his position...

Everyone deserves a second chance. And through art, Joe Diggs and Sam Holmstock are providing just that to youth in the juvenile justice system. In doing so, the pair are giving a creative outlet for marginalized children to express their emotions, work through trauma, and successfully reintegrate into society.   Connect with Joe Diggs through his website and Facebook ! Connect with Sam Holmstock...

Like the iconic character Dorothy from the “Wizard of Oz,” Oren Sherman has long been a dreamer, creating art at the intersection of reality and imagination. It’s led the renowned designer and artist to magnificent places – he’s created multiple stamps for the U.S. Postal Service, and artwork for an impressive array of clients that have included the Olympics, Disney, PepsiCo, Steuben Glass, and Vi...

Nearly four decades ago, Kate Pazakis first stepped on stage at Cape Cod Theatre Company in Harwich, giving her skills – confidence, communication, connection – that informed her approach to life, work, and art. Those childhood experiences allowed her to blossom as an adult in Los Angeles, where she created the Unauthorized Musical Parody Of (UMPO) series, taking popular movies and TV shows and ad...

If a picture is truly worth a thousand words, then Heather Pillar (Pil-ár) has countless stories to tell over a 25-year career that has led the talented photojournalist across seven countries in four continents, highlighted by her moving portrait series, memento Morrie: images of love and loss, spotlighting the last six months of Brandeis professor Morrie Schwartz’s (of Tuesdays with Morrie fame)...

Percussionist, composer, and music producer Julian Loida talks about his creative journey as a young artist which has been propelled by a never-ending curiosity to explore the wide range of sounds, musical genres, and artforms.   Find more information about Julian via his website and listen to his music on Soundcloud .   Connect with Julian via Facebook , Instagram and Youtube !      Today's spons...