Creating Your Own Path

Today's show brings me to the live/work space of Adina and Zeke Pease of RambleGood and Dog on a Boat Studios. The Seattle-based creatives work in various mediums like photography, videography, written content and, most recently, hand-made goods. Their journey to get to this point has been anything but a straight line and I think that's what I find most inspiring!

In the interview, they go into detail about how they came to terms with keeping their day jobs and studies on track while maintaining fulfilling creative side hustles. We also chat about why they finally feel as though all of their creative passions are coming together through their current projects and why changing the world plays a role in just about everything they do.

You can find the full episode and show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

Today's episode with Creative Director and Photographer Marissa Harrington is my final show from LA. I've been internet friends with Marissa for several years and I've always admired her work with Bourbon and Goose and Happy Hour Club. I'm so glad we finally had a chance to spend some time together in person!

Listen in as we chat about the benefits of having a day job while pursuing your passion projects, why Marissa believes that all of her creative endeavors have helped her get to where she is today and how she's leveraging a stint on Instagram's Suggested User List to build a community of like-minded creatives.

You can find the full episode and show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

On today's show, I'm chatting with talented graphic designer and founder of The Yellow Conference, Joanna Waterfall. While I was in Los Angeles, I had the opportunity to visit her Burbank office space to learn more about her career path, background and everything she's got in the works this year.

Listen in as we chat about the importance of staying grounded when you're surrounded by fun and inspiring things, why The Yellow Conference is filling a void Joanna noticed in the world of women's conferences and the reason she and her team are taking to crowdfunding to help build, grow and support the female creative community.

You can find the full episode and show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

Today's show brings me to the Burbank studio of Ric and Jen Serena. While I was in Los Angeles last month, I had the chance to catch up with the two who, together with their collaborators, are still riding the wave of success that came with their beautiful documentary, "Mile... Mile and a Half."

In the episode, we chat about their own winding career paths, how they coped when The Muir Project and "Mile... Mile and a Half" took over their world for a few years, their strategies for working together as a husband and wife team and why Burbank is the perfect creative hub for their work/life blend.

You can find the full episode and show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

Today's show brings me to the home of Lifestyle Writer, Creative Director and Social Media Strategist Anne Sage. I've been a longtime admirer of her work, so I was thrilled when I found out we'd be able to meet up while I was in LA.

In the interview we chat about Anne's new interiors book (out this fall) and how she dealt with the grueling (and rewarding) process of writing and publishing her first book. We also talk about the difference between our online selves and our real life selves, how Anne pieces together her income and why starting a creative career will force you to get to know yourself really, really well.

You can find the full show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

Today's show brings me to the studio of Luke Haynes—a fine artist, designer and quilter living and working in LA. When I first heard about Luke's work, I was definitely intrigued. Not only was I very interested to chat with a man who quilts (they're a rare bunch!), but I was also fascinated to learn that his quilts are truly fine art pieces. They're meant to be more about form and conversation than they are about function.

Listen in as we chat about how his work differs from traditional quilting, where he sees himself fitting in with the trendy return of handcrafted goods and the importance of having a deep understanding of the "why" behind any creative venture.

You can find the full show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

Today's show brings me to the offices of Liquid Pixel in West Sacramento to interview Naia Kete. Naia is a singer, songwriter and super talented musician who, along with her band Kalyde, is creating a pretty unique sound. If her name sounds familiar, you might remember her from Season 2 of NBC's The Voice.

Listen in as she chats openly about the show and how it helped her career, how she and her band mates approach their creative process and why music has been in her bones since the day she was born.

You can find the full show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

In today's episode you'll hear from me about why I'm taking this week off from interviews, what to expect from my LA Podcast Road Trip and how you can follow along with the trip in real time.

Find more at creatingyourownpath.com.

On today's show, I'm joined by Annabelle Needles of Evergreen Lane Productions. Unlike many of my recent guests, Annabelle runs Evergreen Lane—her video production company—alongside her full time job. Listen in as we chat about how her day job helped her launch Evergreen Lane, why she builds travel into just about every aspect of her life, what she tries to remember when the comparison trap comes knocking and much more.

You can also find the full episode and show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.

Today's show brings me to the Sacramento studio of fine artist Maren Conrad. Her incredible artwork is no stranger to both controversy and praise and Maren is the first to note that taking risks is just part of the job. Listen in as we discuss how she and her business partner Elizabeth Wood are creating opportunities for fine artists to enjoy new revenue streams, how she's dealt with public criticism of her work and the importance of supporting creatives.

You can find the full show notes at creatingyourownpath.com.