Paul Czajak discovered his path as a children’s author after years spent working in another field, proving that creativity can emerge at any stage of life. His journey from chemist to writer reflects the persistence required to follow a long-held creative ambition.

Through books including the Monster & Me series and Seaver the Weaver, Paul creates stories that encourage imagination and connection. His experience shows how unexpected career paths can lead to meaningful creative work.

In this episode:

• Transitioning from science to writing
• Creating stories for children
• Overcoming doubts about creative ambitions
• Developing characters and imaginative worlds
• Building a career as an author

Topics: children's books, writing, storytelling, creative careers, publishing

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Georgia Dow brings together psychology, writing, speaking, and technology commentary in a career focused on understanding how people interact with the world around them. Her work connects human behavior with the rapidly changing landscape of connected devices.

As a psychotherapist, writer, and host, Georgia offers a perspective that blends emotional insight with technology culture. Her creative work examines how digital tools influence everyday experiences and relationships.

In this episode:

• The connection between psychology and technology
• Writing about Apple and connected devices
• Building a career across multiple creative fields
• Communicating ideas through media
• Understanding human behavior in a digital world

Topics: psychology, technology, writing, apple, digital culture

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Palle Schmidt creates stories through illustration, writing, and comics, combining visual creativity with a passion for teaching others. Based in Copenhagen, he has developed a career that bridges professional artwork and accessible creative education.

Through his work as a freelance illustrator and comic artist, Palle explores the craft of visual storytelling and helps others understand the fundamentals of making comics. His creative process reflects the connection between storytelling, drawing, and communication.

In this episode:

• Creating comics and illustrations
• Writing and visual storytelling
• Teaching the fundamentals of comics
• Developing a freelance creative career
• The relationship between art and narrative

Topics: comics, illustration, visual storytelling, freelance art, writing

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Pam Dennison has built a career helping people better understand dogs through writing, teaching, and behavior consulting. Her work combines practical training methods with a deeper look at the relationship between animals and the people who care for them.

As an author, video creator, and certified dog behavior consultant, Pam has developed resources focused on improving communication between humans and their dogs. Her approach emphasizes patience, learning, and thoughtful problem-solving.

In this episode:

• Writing books about dog training and behavior
• Understanding aggressive and reactive dogs
• Creating educational training resources
• The connection between animals and people
• Building expertise through observation and experience

Topics: dog training, animal behavior, writing, pet education, creative careers

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Josiah Brooks, known through his Draw with Jazza brand, has built a creative career by teaching drawing, animation, and painting to a worldwide audience. His work combines artistic skill with an enthusiasm for helping others develop their own creative abilities.

Through online education and entertainment, Josiah has created a space where aspiring artists can learn, experiment, and improve. His journey highlights how digital platforms can transform individual creativity into a shared community.

In this episode:

• Building an online art education platform
• Teaching drawing, animation, and painting
• Creating content for aspiring artists
• Growing a creative community online
• Balancing art and digital media

Topics: illustration, animation, digital art, art education, youtube creators

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Glenn Whitmore has built a career as a comic book artist and colorist, helping shape the visual worlds of some of the most recognizable characters in comics. Since beginning his career in the late 1980s, he has contributed to a wide range of illustrated stories.

His work behind the scenes reveals the creative decisions that bring comic pages to life, from enhancing artwork with color to supporting the storytelling process. Glenn’s career reflects the collaboration and craftsmanship behind visual storytelling.

In this episode:

• Working as a comic book colorist
• The creative role of color in storytelling
• Projects across major comic properties
• Building a career in illustration
• The evolution of comic art

Topics: comics, illustration, comic book art, coloring, visual storytelling

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Kevin MacLeod has become one of the most recognizable independent musicians in the digital age, creating music that has appeared across videos, games, commercials, and countless online projects. His work shows how creative generosity and experimentation can shape an enormous audience.

Beyond composing, Kevin’s unique approach to music creation reflects a fascination with making art available and useful for other creators. His career demonstrates the possibilities of building a lasting creative presence through consistency and imagination.

In this episode:

• Creating music for online creators
• The role of independent musicians in digital media
• Developing a large body of original work
• Music licensing and creative collaboration
• Building a career through experimentation

Topics: music, composition, independent music, digital media, creative process

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Ellen Shapiro is a mobile developer whose work reflects the constantly changing landscape of technology and the importance of embracing new challenges. Her experiences offer a look at what it means to grow, adapt, and keep creating in a fast-moving industry.

Her journey through development and personal transitions reveals the importance of resilience, learning, and starting over when necessary. Ellen’s approach combines technical curiosity with a willingness to explore new directions.

In this episode:

• Life as a mobile developer
• Adapting to change in technology
• Building a career through continuous learning
• The challenges of starting over
• Finding creativity in software development

Topics: mobile development, software engineering, technology careers, career change, creative growth

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Christopher Hart has transformed his love of drawing into a career as a cartoonist, artist, and author whose instructional books have introduced millions of people to creative expression. His approachable style has made learning to draw feel accessible for artists at every level.

With bestselling how-to-draw books translated around the world, Christopher’s work demonstrates how creative education can connect with a wide audience. His career reflects the impact of combining artistic skill with a passion for teaching.

In this episode:

• Creating popular drawing instruction books
• Developing a recognizable artistic style
• Making art education approachable
• The business of creative publishing
• Encouraging new artists to explore their imagination

Topics: illustration, cartooning, drawing, art education, creative publishing

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Simon Allardice has spent more than three decades turning programming knowledge into practical learning experiences. Known for his instructional work with Lynda.com, he has helped countless people understand technology through clear explanations and thoughtful teaching.

His career has stretched across an extraordinary range of projects, from safety systems for nuclear reactors to music drivers for computer games. Simon’s journey shows how curiosity and adaptability can shape a lifetime of creative technical work.

In this episode:

• Creating technology tutorials for learners
• A career spanning multiple generations of software
• Programming for specialized systems and entertainment
• Teaching complex ideas through simple explanations
• The evolution of software development

Topics: programming, software development, technology education, tutorials, creative problem solving

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.