Stef of Get to the Roots Extras shares an encouraging message about artistic patience: slow growth is still growth. She reflects on her painting practice, posting process videos, struggles with online metrics, and lessons learned from local musicians and collaborators.

This episode invites creators to keep showing up, post their progress, focus on what brings them joy, and trust that consistent effort builds an audience and skill over time.

Get to the Roots is a radio program on RadioStPete.com in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Florida, also available worldwide online. Get to the Roots Extras was started to share thoughts on being a creator, archive interviews from the Get to the Roots radio show, and promote Get to the Roots on Radio St Pete.