What does it take to walk away from nearly a decade in corporate finance and fully embrace the calling of art? In this episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with visionary artist Anna Irvine — founder of Le Beaux Travail Gallery — to talk about her courageous journey from boardrooms to brushstrokes, and the deeply human battles she overcame along the way.
Born in Bulgaria, shaped by South Africa, and seasoned by life in the U.S., Anna’s multicultural story is one of resilience, transformation, and the healing power of creativity. 
 Highlights from this interview:
~ From Bulgaria to South Africa to America: How Anna’s immigrant journey shaped her worldview, her empathy, and her creative spirit.
~The Bullying Years: Growing up feeling “different,” facing cruelty, and how creativity became a safe haven.
~ Discovering Art as Survival: The powerful story of how a single drawing of a ballerina changed Anna’s life forever.
~The Corporate Climb (and Collapse): Why excelling in finance left her unfulfilled, and what it feels like to “suffocate” in a job that doesn’t feed your soul.
~ Mental Health Struggles: Anna’s candid account of living with OCD, intrusive thoughts, and the terrifying spiral that led to hospitalization.
~ Breaking Free: The controversial advice from her aunt, the grueling detox process, and the moment Anna began reclaiming her mind and life.
~ Love and Anchors: How meeting her husband in college gave her strength during her darkest chapters.
~ Prophetic Dreams & Spiritual Awakening: The role her family’s faith and resilience played in her recovery.
~ Le Beaux Travail Gallery (Dallas, Tx): Building an art practice that celebrates myth, history, nature, and sustainability.

Why You Should Watch
This is more than an artist’s story — it’s a roadmap for resilience. Anna opens up about subjects many are too afraid to speak on: mental health, creative rejection, cultural displacement, and the hard truths about chasing passion over stability. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a life that wasn’t yours, Anna’s journey will move you, challenge you, and inspire you to honor your own creative calling.
Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or someone navigating change, you’ll walk away from this episode with powerful lessons on empathy, perseverance, and finding beauty in even the hardest struggles.

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In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with Jason Charboneau — Detroit-based musician, songwriter, and survivor — who opens up about his journey through addiction, recovery, and rediscovering his creative voice.
Whether you’re an artist, music lover, or someone navigating life’s toughest battles, this conversation will leave you inspired, motivated, and reminded that recovery fuels creativity.

Highlights from the interview with Jason Charboneau:
~ Jason’s early start in the Detroit music scene and how local influences shaped his sound.
~ His candid story of struggling with addiction and hitting rock bottom.
~ The turning point that sparked his recovery journey and reignited his passion for music.
~ Raw insights into how mental health and creativity are deeply connected.
~ Viral moment: Jason’s unfiltered reflection on choosing recovery over self-destruction — a quote that will stick with you.
~ His advice for emerging musicians on balancing artistry, sobriety, and success.
~ What’s next for Jason Charboneau’s music career and how he’s using his story to inspire others.

~ Why you should watch this episode:
Jason’s story isn’t just about recovery — it’s about reclaiming your voice, overcoming the odds, and finding freedom through art. His journey resonates with anyone who has faced personal struggles, battled inner demons, or needed a reminder that it’s never too late to start again.
This interview is packed with viral soundbites, heartfelt storytelling, and lessons for creatives everywhere.

Timestamps (for easy navigation):
03:15 – Growing up in Detroit’s music culture
08:42 – Addiction, loss, and breaking points
15:30 – The moment Jason chose recovery
22:10 – Music as a healing process
30:25 – Lessons for young artists
38:00 – What’s next for Jason Charboneau

💬 Join the conversation:
What part of Jason’s story resonated with you most?
How has creativity helped you heal or grow?Drop your thoughts in the comments 👇 — we’d love to hear your story!
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🌟 Final takeaway:Jason’s story proves that art doesn’t just survive recovery — it thrives because of it. This is an episode you won’t just listen to… you’ll feel it.

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Watch this emotionally raw, inspiring, and deeply human conversation with Mia Torr—a designer, educator, podcaster, and the powerhouse behind Authentic Networker, which scaled to 120 cities in just 3 years!
In this must-watch episode, Rich Wright and Mia peel back the layers of her unconventional journey—from a neurodivergent gifted kid who skipped grades and hid in hollow trees with a book, to a globally recognized community builder who’s helped thousands forge authentic professional relationships.
🌍 Born in Toronto to Swiss and Filipina parents, Mia’s multicultural upbringing, travels through Europe and Asia, and immersion in music shaped her unique worldview. But behind the success lies a mosaic of challenges—undiagnosed ADHD, the pressures of academic expectations, family trauma, bullying, and her sister’s runaway crisis—that nearly broke her.
📌 Key Viral Moments to Watch:
00:04 – Mia’s jaw-dropping bio read-aloud by Rich Wright
03:10 – “I was a free-range kid with a business in the basement”
06:00 – Music school chaos: the funniest origin story of multi-instrument babysitting
13:40 – The Forbes Park slum juxtaposition that changed her worldview forever
24:41 – When “gifted” became a curse: how academic pressure crushed her mental health
36:54 – The school dance ban that left 11-year-old Mia ostracized
44:00 – Her sister’s disappearance and rebellion—and what it did to the family
50:08 – “Validation was performance-based. Love had to be earned.”
59:01 – The surprising way leadership became her emotional escape hatch
1:01:15 – Double major in Math & East Asian Studies: why she pivoted toward inclusion
1:05:34 – Why creative writing became Mia’s lifeline in university
1:10:37 – The introvert’s guide to networking, hosting, and authentic leadership
💬 Quotes That Hit Hard:
“My esteem felt like a constellation—bright spots with blackness in between.”
“I used books the way others use addiction—to numb, to escape, to survive.”
“I wasn't given tools—I was given labels like lazy or broken.”
🎧 Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, educator, or neurodivergent soul seeking belonging, Mia’s story is a masterclass in self-awareness, healing, and building connection in a disconnected world.

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In this emotionally raw and deeply inspiring episode, Rich Wright sits down with Christopher Quigley—founder of Alchemia Art Workshop and visionary creator of Transformation of Dangerous Spaces. Quigley opens up about surviving not one, but TWO strokes in 2023, and how those life-altering events rewired his brain, reshaped his soul, and ignited a new mission: confronting gender-based violence through powerful public art.
 From grief to grit, Quigley shares how the tragic murder of Elaine Mosher, a woman he never met but whose story pierced his heart, became the catalyst for a radical art movement. He unveils how he and a local transition house plotted to turn the very house she was killed in into a safe reintegration home for women—transforming pain into purpose.
Viral Moment: “We can’t just wait for someone else to build something... we ARE the people we’re waiting for.” — Christopher Quigley

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How a near-death experience obliterated Christopher’s emotional filters—and what that unlocked
✔️ The birth of Transformation of Dangerous Spaces and why art must confront intimate partner violence
✔️ The brutal legacy of toxic masculinity—from locker rooms to livestreams
✔️ Why Quigley believes mediocre men with microphones are more dangerous than bullies ever were
✔️ The true cost of doing "good" over just doing "well"

Hooked Yet? This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and using trauma as a creative superpower. Quigley’s journey takes us from rural Manitoba rodeos to Manhattan boardrooms, from underground rave culture to groundbreaking urban design. It’s proof that pain can be repurposed into beauty—and that masculinity can be rewired into empathy.
Perfect for fans of:
Social impact artists
Stroke and trauma survivors
Men’s mental health advocates
Art as activism
True stories of comeback and reinvention

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Standout Quotes:
"I'm not the same man I was before the strokes. And I'm okay with that. Better than okay—I’m grateful."
"This project isn’t metaphorical. It’s historical. These spaces—physical and digital—formed who I am."
"If you’re a bad person, your horse will know before you do."

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“I had three kidneys, abusive parents, and angels that kept me alive.” That’s how Claire Louise Hay begins her jaw-dropping story of resilience, spiritual awakening, and radical self-healing.
In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with Claire Louise Hay—renowned intuitive healer, YouTuber, and founder of BeHealing.com—to uncover her unfiltered journey from a terrifying childhood in England to global spiritual leadership. Watch until the end for a shocking twist about how her brainwaves changed the lives of her clients—and the moment she realized her deepest traumas were her greatest gifts.

🔮 Timestamps & Highlights:
00:54 – Claire’s traumatic childhood & spiritual detachment
02:45 – “I used to play piano… but it wasn’t creative. It was competitive.”

06:40 – Her unusual medical diagnosis: Three kidneys and chronic anxiety

08:30 – Talking to angels at age 3
12:17 – How alcoholism was modeled—and encouraged—by her own parents
19:40 – A surprising pivot into engineering, then IT, then spiritual work

25:15 – The shocking EEG readings that proved she was born different

33:48 – Launching BeHealing.com and going viral with online readings

41:00 – What psychic readings really are (and how they work)
46:20 – “I moved to Byron Bay to heal others… but I was really healing myself.”
52:12 – Her move to Thailand and finding true community and belonging
💬 Claire’s Viral Moments:
“I only played guitar when I was sad. So it sat there, waiting for heartbreak.”
“The EEG showed my brain was in a meditative alpha state—even while anxious.”
“I realized I didn’t need to be in a shop. My energy was the real offering.”
“Thailand healed me like no therapist ever could.”

✨ Who Is Claire Louise Hay?Claire is an intuitive healer, energy reader, and founder of BeHealing.com. With thousands of loyal YouTube subscribers tuning in daily for tarot and energy updates, Claire offers grounded spiritual insight to people all around the world. Her methods blend intuitive downloads, neurotherapy, and real-life experience, creating transformative breakthroughs.

🎯 This Episode Is For You If You’re...
Struggling with trauma, anxiety, or toxic family patterns
Curious about energy healing, intuition, or psychic development
Looking for inspiration to finally pursue your soul-aligned path

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This week, we sit down with Dan Zimmermann — a name that might not be on the tip of your tongue yet, but one you won’t forget after hearing this. Dan is a renowned automotive design leader with over 20 years in the game. From iconic muscle cars at Dodge SRT to innovative concept builds at Mopar, Dan’s fingerprints are on some of the most thrilling vehicles on the road today.

But behind the polished exteriors and high-speed innovation is a kid who just loved drawing cars — and had to fight like hell to turn that passion into a profession.
🎤 Hosted by Rich Wright, this deep-dive interview is more than just a career retrospective — it's a survival guide for the modern artist.

✨ Whether you're a student at CCS, a weekend sketcher, a gearhead, or someone questioning their creative path, Dan's journey will move you, fuel you, and maybe even change your mind about what’s possible.

🎧 LISTEN as Dan reveals:

The surreal moment when a teacher stopped a math test mid-class to tell him: “You don’t belong here—you belong in art.”

How BMX culture, Hot Wheels, and a Sublime Green ‘70 Challenger shaped his design DNA.

What it felt like to be the misunderstood artist in a household ruled by logic and science (his dad helped develop Loctite superglue).

The hard truth about surviving art school, the burnout, the critiques, and how he pushed through.

Why being a car designer means more than “just drawing”—it’s about negotiation, leadership, and translating creative chaos into production perfection.

💥 Viral Moment Alert: Dan’s story about setting a phone book on fire to finish an art school project might just be one of the most honest, hilarious, and inspiring tales of spontaneous creativity you’ve ever heard.🔥📖

🚀 WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS?

Artists seeking validation in a world that demands practicality.

Designers who dream of breaking into the auto industry.

Anyone who’s ever been told “you need a real job.”

Creatives navigating family trauma, burnout, or the pressure to “prove it.”

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In this must-watch episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with Sherry James—mental health advocate, CXO of Phoenix Speaks Inc., founder of 2020 Lives Changed, and host of Creating Mental Wealth—for a raw, emotional, and inspiring conversation that will stay with you long after the video ends.
** This episode contains some very traumatic experiences, please take time for yourself if you are affected by this conversation, pause and come back when you are ready. **

🎙 Timestamps & Viral Moments:
00:00 – Intro
02:37 – Born at a funeral: The start of an unimaginable journey
06:02 – A generational cycle of trauma, and her grandfather’s unseen fight to rescue her
13:20 – From teenage motherhood to supporting her daughter’s path to nursing
22:10 – Co-parenting redemption: Breaking family chains
28:39 – Raising a creative son: Music, photography, and chess dreams
35:16 – Behind the scenes of the artist management business: Pre-streaming struggles
41:13 – A Christian rapper’s rejected deal that turned into a YouTube empire
46:59 – Life after a stroke: “I have red bottoms to wear—I will walk again.”
53:44 – 💰 Mental Wealth: A life-changing reframing of emotional health

💡 Sherry reveals how her Mental Wealth philosophy helps people treat emotional resilience like a bank account—assigning value to joy, reframing trauma as growth, and cutting “mental withdrawals” to preserve peace.

🧠 You’ll also hear how:

Her traumatic childhood shaped her mission.

She navigated abuse, addiction, and loss—and still chose love.

She raised two thriving kids across generations, one in nursing and one an emerging creative.

She blends AI with Carl Jung’s Red Book to help Gen Z discover their identity.

🔥 Game-Changing Insight: Sherry’s upcoming project “I Am AI” teaches students to uncover their shadow selves through AI and Jungian psychology—bridging the gap between tech, mental health, and identity exploration.

💬 Top Quote:
“Your mental wealth is the only wealth that truly matters.”

❤️ Why Watch?
If you’re a creative, a survivor, a parent, or just someone trying to navigate this chaotic world, Sherry’s resilience will move you—and her wisdom will guide you. Whether you're battling burnout or building something beautiful out of pain, this episode will empower you to heal out loud.

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💭 Have you reassessed your story as a strength?

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🔥 In this powerful episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with LA-based illustrator Rey Paez, whose nostalgic, rebellious art style has made waves across pop culture giants like Stranger Things, Star Wars, Topps, and more. Rey opens up in one of his most vulnerable and inspiring interviews yet, sharing how a kid born with spina bifida in East LA became a nationally recognized creative force—armed with nothing but a pencil, passion, and unstoppable mindset.
🎨 Whether you're an artist, creative entrepreneur, or someone searching for your next step, this conversation will leave you inspired to push past limitations and redefine your path.
🚀 What You'll Discover in This Episode:
✅ How Rey’s childhood love for Garbage Pail Kids & Ren & Stimpy fueled his artistic identity
✅ Overcoming spina bifida and staying grounded with an unshakable positive mindset
✅ The emotional moment that reignited his art career—after nearly giving it up
✅ Why he almost quit after visiting a top art school and how he turned rejection into resilience
✅ A behind-the-scenes story of getting commissioned by Topps for official Star Wars sketch cards
✅ The dark side of unsupportive relationships—and the creative rebirth that followed
✅ Lessons from the Reimagine Conference and how a “failed” mentorship became a launchpad
✅ The viral moment that made Pixar take notice of Rey’s art
✅ His philosophy on style, authenticity, and creating emotional impact through illustration

✨ Viral Moment:“More of this,” a Pixar artist messaged Rey after seeing his sketch of a kid making candy angels—a moment that reshaped how Rey thought about storytelling and emotion in art.
💥 Mic Drop Quote:
“It’s not about how perfect the drawing is. It’s about what people feel when they see it.”

💡 Why You Should Watch: This isn’t just an art interview—it’s a masterclass in resilience, creativity, and finding your way when the road isn’t clear. Rey’s story is raw, funny, and full of golden moments that creatives of all kinds can relate to.

🎯 Perfect For:
Aspiring artists & illustrators
Creatives recovering from burnout
Anyone seeking purpose, inspiration, or clarity
Fans of Star Wars, Stranger Things, & 80s/90s nostalgia
People who feel stuck in the “wrong path” but dream of more

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🔥 In this powerful and raw episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic Jodi Remenap—a chef, entrepreneur, former physical therapist, and creative powerhouse. Buckle up, because her story is anything but linear.
🧠 From Science to the Stove:Jodi opens up about her pivot from earning a Master’s degree in physical therapy to finding deep fulfillment as a private chef and creative brand builder. Hear how she navigated early success, burnout, and rediscovered her calling through food and service.
👩‍🍳 About Jodi Remenap:With roots in Michigan and a career path that led through California and now Florida, Jodi has worn many hats: executive chef at Clean LA, brand developer, website designer, and founder of Fire Girl Inc. She brings an unmatched level of intention, creativity, and healing into every role she plays. Her story is a testament to reinvention—and the courage it takes to follow your gut even when logic tells you not to.

🌟 Viral Moments to Watch For:
[00:01:00] Jodi’s candid reaction to being on her very first podcast (“I feel famous already!”) sets the tone for an honest and inspiring conversation.
[00:17:00] Her gut-wrenching story of nosebleeds from sports anxiety as a sensitive, empathic kid will hits home for creatives and HSPs.
[00:29:00] The moment she admits she knew physical therapy wasn’t her path—two years into grad school.
[00:53:00] Her realization that she was absorbing her clients’ pain and energy as an empath working in healthcare.
[01:05:00] The dramatic rebranding of her family’s 40-year-old ice cream shop during the pandemic—and how the community freaked out.
💥 Big Themes in This Episode:
🎨 Embracing the late-blooming creative within
💡 Navigating pivots without apology
🛠️ Building a brand from scratch—literally (she tiled her own restaurant floor!)
🧘‍♀️ Learning how to protect your energy as an empath in business and life
🌱 Cooking as creative expression and community healing

🙌 Why You Need to Watch ThisWhether you're a creative struggling to find your voice, a career-changer scared to start over, or just someone who needs a reminder that you're allowed to evolve—Jodi’s episode is for you. She’ll inspire you to trust your instincts, reclaim your energy, and find success your way.

Connect with Jodi: https://www.chefjodirem.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-remenap-a01a2726b/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chefjodirem/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefJodiRem

💬 Join the Conversation:What's one pivot you’ve been afraid to make? Drop it in the comments. Let’s talk about breaking cycles, embracing creativity, and rewriting the rules of success.
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🔥 In this powerhouse episode of the Artist Recovery Podcast, host Rich Wright sits down with the incomparable Pierre Mayo — a multi-talented recording artist, audio/visual production mogul, and pastor — for a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation you don't want to miss.
From surviving childhood battles with sickle cell anemia to influencing the Detroit hip-hop scene having the monicker Kid Rock also and who got to keep the name, working with J Dilla and gospel rap scene, Pierre’s story is a testament to resilience, faith, and visionary creativity. With over 30 years of experience in media production, live event management, and music engineering, Pierre drops gems for aspiring creatives, producers, and entrepreneurs alike.

✨ Child Prodigy Origins – Hear how hand puppets in the backseat of his mom’s car became the foundation for a lifetime in media.
🎤 Hip-Hop & Rock Fusion Visionary – Pierre saw the genre-blending power of rock and hip-hop before it hit mainstream. Find out how Run DMC, Van Halen, and Grandmaster Flash sparked a new sound in his soul.
~ Overcoming Addiction & Withdrawal at 15 – A chilling yet powerful moment where Pierre recalls his near-addiction to morphine due to his sickle cell condition and how he pushed through.
🎛️ From Bedroom DJ to CEO – Discover how Pierre went from scratching vinyls on a four-track to producing massive live events and corporate productions with his company C Boy Production and MMSDC.tv
🧠 Creative Grit & Spiritual Resilience – Get a candid look at how he balanced faith, chronic illness, and ambition in an unforgiving industry.
👊 Mic Drop Quote:
“I was 15 with a morphine drip — and still dreaming about beats.”“You can’t teach hustle. Either you’ve got it, or you find it through pain.”“I saw the future of music before it arrived. I just needed the right people to build it with me.”

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📌 Key moments
~ Intro to Pierre Mayo’s Media Empire
~ Growing Up in Detroit: Monk Monk & Kitty Skits
~Life with Sickle Cell: Pain, Purpose, and Power
~ From Puppets to Pro Tools: The Creative Spark
~ Gospel Hip-Hop & Breaking Genre Barriers
~ Kid Rock, Turntables, and the moniker “Kid Rock”,who kept the name?
~Building a Media Legacy & Staying Grounded
~ Encouragement for Creatives Facing Adversity
~ Marriage Falls apart
~ Touring with Russ and contemplating suicide along in a hotel room

Connect with Pierre:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-mayo-77a06558/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pdmayo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pierremayo/

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