In this episode of the Encouragement Only podcast, Janis Commentz shares her passion for travel, art, and personal growth. She emphasizes the importance of planning travel experiences, embracing local customs, and finding beauty in everyday life. Janis also discusses coping strategies for navigating a complicated world, encouraging listeners to cherish relationships and celebrate growth in their communities. Be sure to visit Janis' Substack Newsletter, Encouragement Only - Janis Commentz

Welcome to the auditory version of my Substack Newsletter! Sharing art, inspiration, travel and encouragement. I’d love to hear from you! ~ Janis

Celebrating my One Year Anniversary as a Podcaster! Join me!

This is the auditory version to my Substack Newsletter from February 14, 2025, an ear friendly version for those who have difficulty with screentime. Happy Valentine’s Weekend - share a Valentine’s Day wish with anyone who has shown you kindness! I also provide strategies for nurturing and self-care during February AND coping skills for perilous times. Inspired by all of you, my friends ~Janis

2025 has barely begun and yet it’s impact on the timeline of our lives has already made a deep impression.

As a creative being – that is one of my most important jobs - to strive to create joy.

To love and to encourage throughout it all. I’d love to hear from you.

Inspired by all of you, ~Janis

Art Dialog Online Store at Hi=-Desert Artists through February 10, 2025

This is the auditory version of my August 17, 2024 Substack Newsletter of the same title. I welcome comments and am inspired by all of you!

This episode covers two different Substack Newsletters: City of Dreams. An Artist Looks at Her Hometown - LA, originally published on July 3 and The Creative Spirit of a Community: Laura Seidl and The Glass Outhouse Art Gallery, published July 14.

This is the auditory version of my Substack Newsletter, Encouragement Only - by Janis Commentz.

Please share any memories about Laurel in the comments.

Inspired by all of you,

I invite you to visit my website, Instagram, Etsy Shop and Artsy online gallery.

Keep your creative engines running smoothly. Connect with encouraging people, take time alone to fill your tank, deal wisely with social media and enjoy artist dates…even near home! Maintain positivity and balance. This is a brief auditory companion to my Substack newsletter Sources of Joy: Keep Creativity Flowing