When I first encountered Johanna Palmieri's work in Mexico City, I was immediately drawn in—not only by the paintings themselves, but by the spirit behind them.

In this conversation, contemporary artist Johanna Palmieri shares the experiences and perspectives that have shaped her creative life, from her move to Oaxaca, Mexico, to a recent artist residency at Manoir de la Moissie in France. Together, we explore artistic evolution, intuition, travel, ancestry, inspiration, and the freedom that comes from fearlessly embracing change rather than resisting it.

Johanna's journey is a reminder that creativity is not a destination but an ongoing practice of curiosity, exploration, and trust.

At the time of this recording, Johanna is preparing for a major solo exhibition with J. Mackey Gallery while continuing her work with Thread Caravan, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing traditional craft practices around the world.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, dreamer, or simply navigating your own next chapter, this conversation offers an inspiring perspective on what becomes possible when we're willing to follow what fascinates us.

What if scent isn’t something you choose… but something that recognizes you? And what if, before it’s ever smelled, it’s first seen—in color, in mood, in feeling?

In this return to All the Sense in the World, Joy Berta sits down with Philippe Constantin, founder of Maison Incens, to explore a world where fragrance becomes language—one that speaks through memory, emotion, and identity.

Raised in a world shaped by color—his father a painter, and his own beginnings rooted in printing—Philippe approaches scent as something deeply visual. For him, fragrance is a story. It does not begin with notes, but with tone, texture, and atmosphere.

Inspired by his father’s novel about a civilization that communicates through scent, he shares the story behind his fragrance house—one shaped by legacy, imagination, and the desire to give form to something invisible.

Together, they explore the connection between color and scent, intuition and creation, and the idea that fragrance is not chosen… but recognized.

Through his unique “Game of Scents,” we are invited to move beyond labels and logic—and toward something more instinctive, more personal, more true.

This is a conversation about art, perception, and the unseen forces that shape how we remember, connect, and experience the world.

An invitation to wonder—one conversation at a time.

Avid readers, journal keepers, or simply anyone who loves beautiful objects will be fascinated by the creative and magical workings of bookbinder Moneeza Khan. Moneeza is the owner and creator of Lotus Blu Book Art. In this episode, Joy talks to Moneeza about the inspiration behind her process. They explore the handpicked artifacts Moneeza uses to create these artisan journals, scrapbooks and notebooks. Moneeza’s process draws from sources of inspiration such as her dual heritage and her global travels, which have taken her everywhere from Nepal to Italy. Her life experience and open mind have shaped the unique sensitivity embodied in her approach to bookmaking. She is passionate about creating pieces unique to each potential owner. She loves working with her hands: creating each piece is a spiritual process of awareness. She employs elements of history, color, and nature in each meticulously crafted creation. Joy and Moneeza discuss their love of journaling, the popularity of this simple way of practicing mindfulness, and the purposefulness behind this ancient ritual. Dive in to the episode for inspiration and information on how to make this joyful, enlightening, and simple ritual part of your daily routine!

For more information about Moneeza Khan and to visit her shop, go to lotusblubookart.com  

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Joseph Illidge reveals the behind the scenes of storytelling in comics, and the art of creating a superhero. As a master storyteller, Joseph’s personal stories as a boy growing up in the 70’s and 80’s in Brooklyn, with odds against him manages to increase his individual powers and potential through reading and exploring the world of Comics. Find strength and empowerment as you witness his life choices that propel him from what could have destroyed him to an elevated understanding of self;  facing head-on real-life antagonists through various tools he shares with us in this episode.  Listen as we learn to better understand our individual capacity to create, empower each other, and awaken the superhero within each of us.

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In this episode, Joy discusses with Michaela Carter, Author of LEONORA IN THE MORNING LIGHT the powers within our imagination and dreams, how to write your story, creating and interpreting art, understanding mental illness; with a focus on the brilliant and emboldening surrealist artist Leonora Carrington, the British-Mexican who continues to inspire us through her art and stories, empowering us to explore and embrace the frailties of the human mind.

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What does it mean to "make it" in your industry? In this episode, host Joy Berta talks with composer and jazz pianist Gabriel Saientz about making it as a successful musician and mastering your craft.