Pique My Interest

This East Bay fiber artist takes weaving to a whole new level with her larger-than-life pieces. We chat about how art can move you through grief, silence as an inspiration, and just making something even when you don't feel creative.

The full episode "Dream Weaver" is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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@meghanshimek

www.meghanshimek.com

Cara Schulz is a powerhouse songwriter, musician, band leader, businessperson, and is the front woman for the rock-n-soul super band Give It To 'Em, Florabelle. In this episode, she gets real about failure, faking confidence, and being aggressive with your creativity.

The full episode "Give It To 'Em, FLORABELLE" is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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@florabelle.theband

www.florabelletheband.com

Xam Tjarka, aka Dim Sum Nails, is a Boston-based nail artist and educator. She often draws inspiration from music and her style is in a category of its own with wild sculptural elements and vibrant colors. She is the co-creator of Tiny Chaos Studios, a one-of-a-kind art space in Boston that brings people together to learn nail art techniques and crafting. I was able to take a class from Xam and can attest to the magic of Tiny Chaos Studios!

The full episode Dim Sum Nails is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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More of Artist:

@dimsumnails

@tinychaos.studios

https://www.tinychaosstudios.com

In season 7 episode 7, Fernanda Martinez shares her experience moving from Mexico City to the US and how her background in corporations and communications shaped her shift into the art world. From simple beginnings at art markets, Fernanda's murals now grace the Bay Area and her 2025 residency at Bay City Emeryville with Rotten City Cultural District gave her the chance to showcase her creation process in real time as patrons browsed the gallery. Her art draws inspiration from the vibrant colors of Mexico City as well as botanicals and architecture.

The full episode La Tinta is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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More of Artist:

@tinta_art

https://www.fernandamartinezart.com/

PMI is back with Alize Cruz, who just wrapped up an incredible three-year reign as Katherine Howard on the Broadway national tour of Six the Musical! This hilarious, heartfelt performer talks us through her transitions from musical theatre to rock to pop, gives advice on taking care of yourself, and dives deep into what makes her performances so special. Congrats on an amazing reign, Queen! We can't wait to see what you conquer next!

The full episode Royal Rock Star is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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More of Artist:

@alizekealoha

In season 7, episode 5 I visited with Sonja Hernandez, the creative mind behind Sonja Gloria Pottery. In this episode, we get into her philosophies on art education, a shared interest in The Artist's Way, and talking to your pots. Spoiler alert: they're a little sassy!

The full episode Sonja Gloria Pottery is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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More of Artist:

@sonjagloriapottery

www.sonjagloriapottery.com

In season 7, episode 4, I finally get to interview a Montana creative who has been on my radar for years. Katie Stylos, the artist behind Hyalite Designs uses discarded and recycled rope to create landscape art that sells out within minutes of being released in her online shop. We chat about her background as a climber, the reason she went to art school, and how to overcome a creative block.

The full episode Hyalite Designs is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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@hyalite_designs

www.hyalitedesigns.com

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. The final artist in this series is Zoe Schubert, a specialist in aerial straps who also has a love for designing and sewing clothing!

The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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More of Artist:

@clubfugazisf

@zoeipoei

@the7fingers

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. The third artist of this series is Joëlle Ziörjen who was introduced to circus at a very young age, trained at a circus high school and college and is now living her dreams performing with the Seven Fingers.

The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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@clubfugazisf

@joellezioerjen

@the7fingers

In this special 4-part episode, I interviewed the performers of Dear San Francisco, an immersive circus show at Club Fugazi. The second artist of this series is Maya Cruz, a multidisciplinary circus artist. She has toured the world, produced her own shows, and is a co-founder of Back Pocket, a Belgian circus company.

The full episode Dear San Francisco is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. 

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More of Artist:

@clubfugazisf

@b.ack_p.ocket

@the7fingers