Roundabout: Creative Chaos

Susan May has built a successful writing career by creating stories that capture readers with suspense, emotion, and surprising turns. As an international Amazon best-selling author with more than 200,000 books sold since 2016, she has developed a dedicated audience through her fiction, including the mind-bending thriller Best Seller.

Her path as a writer reflects the discipline behind creating compelling stories and the persistence required to connect with readers around the world. Through imaginative plots and complex characters, Susan transforms ideas into experiences that keep audiences engaged.

In this episode:

• Building a successful independent writing career
• Creating suspense through betrayal, fate, and unexpected outcomes
• Developing stories that connect with readers internationally
• The process of turning ideas into finished books

Topics: fiction writing, authors, storytelling, publishing, 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.

Daniel Pritchett explores the intersection of technology and human communication as a creator focused on chatbot interactions. As the author of Build Chatbot Interactions: Responsive, Intuitive Interfaces with Ruby, he examines how conversational systems can become more useful, natural, and intuitive.

His work approaches chatbots as more than technical tools, focusing instead on the design decisions that shape how people interact with machines. By combining programming knowledge with attention to user experience, Daniel helps rethink what digital conversations can become.

In this episode:

• Designing chatbot experiences that feel responsive and intuitive
• Understanding the relationship between code and communication
• Creating interfaces through conversational design principles
• Exploring the future of human interaction with technology

Topics: chatbots, conversational design, ruby, user experience, software development

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.

Justin Marcucci brings together technology, strategy, and creative thinking as Chief Digital Officer at Endava, where he leads digital initiatives across a global organization. His approach is shaped by a belief in staying curious, exploring new ideas, and finding possibilities wherever technology intersects with human needs.

With a reputation for enthusiasm and a willingness to embrace almost any challenge, Justin’s work focuses on helping organizations adapt and create meaningful digital experiences. His perspective highlights how leadership in technology requires both technical understanding and imagination.

In this episode:

• Building a career around digital transformation and innovation
• Balancing technology strategy with human-centered thinking
• The importance of curiosity in creative problem solving
• Leading teams through changing digital landscapes

Topics: digital transformation, technology leadership, innovation, user experience, creative strategy

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.

Jaimee Newberry transformed a creative side project into a new kind of storytelling experience with Picture This Clothing, a company built around making personalized clothing that lets people bring their own ideas to life. Her background in web interaction design and development shaped the way she approaches creativity, blending technology, design, and human expression.

Her journey reflects the power of following curiosity across disciplines and turning personal passions into meaningful work. Alongside her partner in life and business, Ken, Jaimee explored how creative ideas can become products that connect with people in unexpected ways.

In this episode:

• Turning a passion project into a creative business
• Bringing personalization and storytelling into product design
• Applying experience from digital design to physical creations
• Finding new opportunities by following curiosity and experimentation

Topics: entrepreneurship, product design, web design, creative process, personalized products

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.

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.