In this episode, we sit down with the talented Chris Dean from Columbus, Indiana. Chris is a multifaceted individual with a passion for writing, poetry, and blogging with a specialty in humor. Chris is a creative soul who finds inspiration in the local surroundings.

Chris’s work has appeared with Huffington Post, Scary Mommy, Bonbon Break Magazine, Midlife Boulevard, Fevers Of The Mind, Backyard Poultry Magazine, Common Ground Magazine, and as a contributing author in multiple anthologies, as well as "Tales From A Broken Girl" - the debut book of poetry, released September 2023.

Chris also shares the experiences as one that has learned the challenges of self-advocacy in the world of finding the correct medical diagnosis and offers some wonderful words of wisdom in that arena. Don't miss the chance to catch Chris Dean captivating audiences at local open mics.

• You can follow and learn more about Chris on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/chris.dean.71465
• Storeylines Press author's page: https://www.storeylinespress.com/team-4
• Her debut as a yoga model: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/yoga-for-the-middleaged-c_b_5886988

#ChrisDeanPoet
#OpenMicNight
#ColumbusIndianaWriter
#SelfAdvocacy

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, we have a special guest, Chuck Queen, the talented bass player of the renowned music group MOTHMAN that formed in 1990, playing cover music for a living, and playing original tunes for fun.

Chuck shares his journey as a musician and his experiences playing with the band. He even discusses the in-depth creative process behind their many original songs and the inspiration of their unique sound.

For more information, check out Facebook for MOTHMAN, Chuck Queen, Todd Martin or by contacting them at [email protected]

#ChuckQueen
#MOTHMANOhio
#AmericanaMusic
#AlternativeMusic

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

From their vision of combining Smoke Dreams Art with furniture making, TimberVisions came to fruition. Ethan and Weasel share their passion for crafting beautiful and functional pieces using the power of fire and wood, then adding intricate techniques that add pops of epoxy color and vibrancy to the design.

First in their process is finding just the right tree to log, cutting it and hauling it into their large capacity workshop space. Then the planning  stage begins as sketching out the preliminary design using “nature’s grain”  to define the project. But it doesn't stop there! Ethan and Weasel also explore the mesmerizing art of woodburning. Their style begins with creating intricate patterns, personalized designs, and breathtaking artwork using heated tools and their creative imagination. Join them on this captivating episode with Ethan singing an original tune and playing guitar to the display of their artwork. Get ready to be amazed by the limitless possibilities that fire and wood and color can bring to life.

You can follow them and ongoing projects on Facebook at Smoke Dreams Art and TimberVisions

#TimberVisions
#SmokeDreamsArt
#FurnitureMaking
#AppalachianArt

YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/LG2QRT6mBFQ?si=V97sDwrEMeY2G8AC

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

 In this episode, we chat with Itto Outini, a multi-talented individual from Kansas City, Missouri. With Moroccan roots, we highlight her achievements as a writer, Fulbright scholar, Steinbeck Fellow, Founder of Fulbrighters with Disabilities, Co-Founder & Editor- in-Chief for the newsletter, The DateKeepers. A multi-lingual researcher and traveler, she discusses the challenges she faced throughout her career and how she overcame them. She is also the author of the forthcoming memoir, Blindness is the Light of My Life.

Explore Itto's work and support her endeavors by checking out her links.
https://www.thedatekeepers.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ittooutini/
Linkedin | To know more about her, visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter here.

#DateKeepers
#Media
#Writing
#Storytelling
#Fulbright 

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, we chat with Itto Outini, a multi-talented individual from Kansas City, Missouri. With Moroccan roots, we highlight her achievements as a writer, Fulbright scholar, Steinbeck Fellow, Founder of Fulbrighters with Disabilities, Co-Founder & Editor- in-Chief for the newsletter, The DateKeepers. A multi-lingual researcher and traveler, she discusses the challenges she faced throughout her career and how she overcame them. She is also the author of the forthcoming memoir, Blindness is the Light of My Life.

Explore Itto's work and support her endeavors by checking out her links.
https://www.thedatekeepers.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ittooutini/
Linkedin | To know more about her, visit her website and subscribe to her newsletter here.

#DateKeepers
#Media
#Writing
#Storytelling
#Fulbright

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, we share the life and career of Shelly West, a multi-talented individual based in Milford, Ohio. Shelly's diverse skill set includes being an artist, musician, massage therapist, and life coach. Join us as we explore her journey and her passion for art and music. As she began her massage therapy practice, she transitioned into adding life coaching, she shares the challenges she has faced, and the impact she is making in the world.

#ShellyWest 
#ArtistLife 
#MusicianLife
#MassageTherapist
#LifeCoach

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Connie Springer, a multi-talented artist based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Connie is not only a skilled photographer but also an accomplished author, art promoter, and photography archivist.

During the interview, Connie shared her journey as an artist and about her role as a photography archivist, preserving the rich history of the art form. As an author, Connie has written several books that explore the intersection of her interviewing skills and photography. Connie's commitment to promoting the work of fellow artists was evident throughout the conversation. Her captivating photographs, artwork and thought-provoking writings are sure to inspire and captivate you.

If you're interested in learning more about Connie Springer and her work, be sure to check out her websites and social media profiles.

Photography and Writing
Watercolors (Including Art Publicity)
Photo Organizing
Instagram
Facebook: Watercolors
Facebook: Photography
Facebook: Arts Marketing
LinkedIn
Husband Steve Kosztala’s Kaleidoscopes
Other People’s Pixels (OPP)

#ConnieSpringer 
#CincinnatiArtist 
#Photographer 
#Author 
#ArtPromoter 
#PhotographyArchivist 

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, our guest shares her upbringing, highlighting the rich cultural influence that shaped her creativity. We explore the various art forms she was exposed to during those formative years, including traditional music, dance, and visual arts. Discover the reasons behind our guest's move to Frankfurt, Kentucky, and how this transition impacted her artistic expression and the challenges she faced in adapting to a new environment.

Instagram: rachana_lovesart
@rachana_loves_photography
Facebook R's Art
YouTube Channel Rachana Rahman (on the creative process)
#CreativeProcess 
#CulturalInfluences
 #BangladeshiHeritage
 #KentuckyArtScene

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, we are honored to have singer-songwriter, music teacher from Washington, D.C., John Linn and Teresa Storch and Peter Lacis (The Teresa Storch Duo), also musicians/singer/songwriters of Longmont, Colorado, along with author Arlan Andrews, Sr.  of Louisville, Kentucky for a Look-back at previous recorded episodes as they share what the saying Bloom Where You’re Planted means to them.”

#JohnLinn
#DCFolkMusic 
#MusicTeacher

#TeresaStorchDuo
#ColoradoSingerSongwriters
#AmericanMusic

#ArlanAndrews
#KYScinceFictionAuthor
#NonfictionAuthor

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Rita Spalding, a multi-talented individual from Murray, Kentucky. Rita has worn many hats, including being an author, student, dream interpreter, workshop facilitator, and a former Secretary/Treasurer of the Women Who Write group in Louisville, Kentucky. Join us as we delve into Rita's fascinating journey and discuss her earliest influences that fueled her zest for life, her passion for dreams and storytelling.

You will find Rita on Facebook

RitaSpalding
#DreamInterpreter
#WomenAuthors
#WomenWhoWrite
#PositiveManifesting

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott