Chris Belanger brings a creative eye to the craft of communicating technical ideas. As an editor, he focuses on transforming complex concepts into clear, useful, and engaging writing that helps others understand technology.

His work highlights the importance of language in technical fields and the creative decisions behind effective communication. By refining ideas and shaping stories, Chris helps turn knowledge into something people can use.

In this episode:

• The creative craft behind editing technical content
• Making complex ideas clearer through thoughtful writing
• Supporting developers through education and communication
• Finding the balance between accuracy and accessibility
• The role of storytelling in technology

Topics: technical writing, editing, developer education, technology communication, software

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.

Amy Ward blends writing, illustration, and teaching into a creative practice built around visual storytelling. Her artwork combines digital collage with handmade crayon-resist watercolor papers created in her studio, bringing together traditional and modern techniques.

Her work shows how experimentation with materials and methods can create a distinctive artistic voice. Through books, teaching, and illustration, Amy continues to explore the connection between creativity and craft.

In this episode:

• Combining illustration techniques to create unique artwork
• Bringing handmade textures into digital creative processes
• Building a career across writing, teaching, and art
• Finding inspiration through experimentation
• Exploring storytelling through visual design

Topics: illustration, children's books, digital collage, art teaching, 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.

Garry Pye is a self-taught illustrator and animator who transforms imagination into digital artwork. Through freelance projects and downloadable creative content, he has developed a unique approach to creating characters and visual experiences.

His journey reflects the possibilities of learning independently and building a creative practice through persistence. By combining illustration and animation, Garry continues to explore new ways to bring ideas to life.

In this episode:

• Developing artistic skills through self-directed learning
• Creating characters and animated content
• Building a freelance career through illustration
• Exploring the relationship between drawing and movement
• Turning creative ideas into digital experiences

Topics: illustration, animation, digital art, character design, freelance creative work

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.

Roman Zabicki has spent his career examining the challenges of creating reliable and secure software. As the author of Practical Security and a longtime software professional, he brings together technical experience and a focus on protecting the systems people depend on.

His work highlights security as a creative problem-solving discipline, requiring careful thinking, curiosity, and attention to detail. His journey shows how thoughtful engineering practices can shape better technology.

In this episode:

• Understanding the principles behind secure software
• Turning years of development experience into practical guidance
• Exploring security as part of the creative process
• Building systems with reliability and trust in mind
• Sharing knowledge through technical writing

Topics: software security, programming, secure development, technical writing, software engineering

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.

David Okun works at the intersection of software development, education, and emerging technology. As a developer advocate, he helps others understand new tools and ideas while continuing to explore areas like iOS development and computer vision.

His creative process is driven by experimentation and discovery, using technology as a way to build new experiences. His work demonstrates how technical knowledge can become a bridge between creators, communities, and innovative ideas.

In this episode:

• Exploring the possibilities of computer vision technology
• Helping developers understand emerging tools
• Building creative experiences through mobile software
• Connecting technical ideas with practical applications
• The role of advocacy in growing technology communities

Topics: iOS development, computer vision, developer advocacy, mobile apps, technology

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.

Reuben Lara combines illustration with a passion for helping others discover their creative abilities. As a freelance illustrator and educator, he creates artwork while sharing accessible training resources for young artists who want to learn and grow.

His work reflects a belief that creative education should be available to people with curiosity and determination. Through teaching and illustration, Reuben turns his own skills into opportunities for others.

In this episode:

• Creating pathways for young artists to learn new skills
• Teaching illustration through clear and approachable lessons
• Building a creative career as a freelance artist
• Using art education to support emerging creators
• Sharing knowledge as part of the creative process

Topics: illustration, art education, freelance artist, digital art, creative teaching

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.

Joe Howard’s path into software development began with computational physics and systems engineering, experiences that shaped the way he approaches problem solving and technology. Over time, he brought that foundation into mobile development, creating software across iOS and Android platforms.

His journey reflects the value of combining scientific thinking with creative engineering. By applying skills from different disciplines, Joe demonstrates how varied experiences can become part of a successful technical career.

In this episode:

• Moving from scientific computing into software development
• Applying engineering principles to mobile experiences
• Building expertise across iOS and Android platforms
• The value of learning across multiple disciplines
• Growing a career through curiosity and adaptability

Topics: mobile development, iOS, Android, software engineering, computational physics

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.

John Sundell has built a creative practice around exploring software development, experimenting with ideas, and sharing what he discovers with the broader developer community. Through Swift by Sundell and his work as a podcast host, he has created spaces where developers can learn and exchange perspectives.

His approach centers on curiosity and iteration, using prototypes and experiments as a way to understand technology more deeply. His journey shows how teaching and creating can become connected parts of the same process.

In this episode:

• Developing a habit of experimentation through prototyping
• Sharing knowledge through writing and audio projects
• Building educational resources for Swift developers
• The relationship between learning and creating
• Finding new ideas through exploration and iteration

Topics: Swift, iOS development, prototyping, developer education, software 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.

Sean Allen built his career as a self-taught iOS engineer by turning curiosity into practical knowledge and sharing what he learned with others. Through his teaching work and videos about iOS development and Swift, he has created resources that help people grow their own technical abilities.

Beyond programming, Sean’s interests in basketball and gaming reflect the mix of passions that shape his creative perspective. His journey highlights how personal interests and professional skills can come together to create a unique voice.

In this episode:

• Building a software career through self-directed learning
• Teaching complex development concepts in accessible ways
• Creating educational content for aspiring developers
• Balancing technical work with personal passions
• Finding motivation through continuous improvement

Topics: iOS development, Swift, software education, self taught developer, gaming

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.

Andrei "Dru" Freeman: Lifelong Coding, Identity & Embracing Curiosity

Andrei "Dru" Freeman began creating software at an age when many people are just discovering technology, teaching himself programming and building a foundation that would shape his career. His path from early experiments with code to becoming a voice in the developer community reflects a deep curiosity and love of learning.

As a host and educator, Dru brings together technical knowledge, personal identity, and the many interests that make each creator unique. His story shows how embracing every part of yourself can strengthen the way you create and connect with others.

In this episode:

• Learning programming independently from a young age
• Growing through many generations of development languages
• Finding community through teaching and developer resources
• Celebrating the many interests that shape creative identity
• Turning curiosity into a lifelong creative practice

Topics: software development, programming, developer community, Swift, technology education

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.