Susanne Lambdin discovered the power of storytelling at a young age and has spent her creative life building stories inspired by fantasy, horror, and supernatural worlds. Her love of imaginative fiction began early and grew through influences from iconic voices in speculative storytelling.

For Susanne, a powerful story is one that creates a lasting feeling, including the kind of suspense and wonder that gives readers goose bumps. Her writing journey reflects a lifelong commitment to exploring imagination, fear, and the unknown.

In this episode:

• Developing a lifelong relationship with storytelling
• Drawing inspiration from fantasy, horror, and supernatural fiction
• Creating emotional reactions through imaginative worlds
• Turning childhood interests into a creative path
• Exploring what makes stories memorable and powerful

Topics: fiction writing, fantasy, horror, supernatural stories, 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.

Roundabout: Creative Chaos reached a milestone by reflecting on the journey behind the show, the people who shaped it, and the ideas that continued to drive its creative mission. Hosted by Greg Heo, the discussion turns the spotlight toward the creators behind the microphone.

The story of the show is also a story about curiosity, collaboration, and creating a space where designers, developers, artists, and thinkers can share their experiences. Looking ahead, the hosts consider the lessons learned and the possibilities still ahead.

In this episode:

• The origins of a creative project built around shared curiosity
• The experiences that shaped the show's direction
• Lessons learned from creating a community around ideas
• Reflections on creativity, collaboration, and future possibilities
• The challenges and rewards of maintaining a creative practice

Topics: creative community, podcasting, design, technology, collaboration

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.

Tom May has built a career translating the evolving worlds of design and technology into stories that help people understand creative ideas. As a freelance writer and editor, he brings clarity and perspective to complex subjects.

His experience across design and technology publications has given him a front-row view of how creative industries change over time. Through writing, Tom explores the people, tools, and ideas shaping modern creative work.

In this episode:

• Turning complex design ideas into engaging stories
• Building a career around writing and editing
• Observing how technology transforms creative industries
• Finding connections between communication and innovation
• Exploring the role of writers in creative communities

Topics: design writing, technology writing, editing, creative industries, journalism

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.

Dr. Rachel Scott helps people embrace their creative ambitions through her work as the founder of Create Powerfully, a community focused on women with strong inner callings and a desire to make an impact.

Her work centers on the connection between creativity, confidence, and personal transformation. Through community building and encouragement, Rachel explores what happens when people move beyond hesitation and begin creating with intention.

In this episode:

• Building communities that support ambitious creative women
• Turning personal purpose into meaningful action
• Understanding the connection between identity and creative work
• Encouraging people to pursue ideas that can change the world
• Creating spaces where confidence and creativity can grow

Topics: creative community, women creators, empowerment, personal growth, creativity

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.

Adam Beardslee works at the crossroads of education, instructional design, and writing. His creative path reflects a passion for helping people learn through thoughtful experiences that combine communication, structure, and imagination.

As an educator and instructional designer, Adam brings a perspective shaped by curiosity and a willingness to explore new ideas. His journey highlights the role creativity plays in teaching, writing, and building meaningful connections with others.

In this episode:

• Designing learning experiences that make ideas easier to understand
• Combining writing, education, and creative problem solving
• Exploring the relationship between teaching and storytelling
• Following curiosity into unexpected creative opportunities
• Building a career around sharing knowledge with others

Topics: instructional design, education, writing, learning design, creativity

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.

Krystian Mucha creates at the intersection of programming and music, bringing together technical skill and artistic expression as a co-founder of Pigmentum Game Studio. His work on the narrative 2D game Indygo reflects a desire to use interactive experiences to explore difficult human subjects, including the realities of depression.

With a background shaped by both technology and creativity, Krystian approaches game development as a way to tell meaningful stories. His journey shows how software can become a medium for empathy, reflection, and emotional connection rather than just a tool for entertainment.

In this episode:

• Creating interactive stories that address complex emotional experiences
• Balancing programming and music as complementary creative practices
• Building an independent game studio around a personal vision
• Exploring how games can encourage empathy and understanding
• Finding artistic expression through technology

Topics: game development, programming, music, indie games, interactive 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.

Mark Rubin combines software development, consulting, and entrepreneurship to create applications across a wide range of fields. As the founder of Smappsoft and an experienced iOS developer, he has built apps spanning social networking, photo sharing, games, and music.

His career reflects the possibilities of independent software development, where technical skills and creative problem solving come together. Through building products and sharing knowledge with the developer community, Mark demonstrates the value of experimentation and adaptability.

In this episode:

• Creating independent apps across multiple categories and industries
• Growing a software career through experimentation and problem solving
• Combining consulting work with personal product development
• Exploring the creative side of building technology products

Topics: ios development, indie software, app development, entrepreneurship, mobile apps

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.

Max Botkin works at the intersection of writing and filmmaking, creating stories designed for the screen. As a screenwriter and producer, he develops characters, worlds, and narratives that move from imagination into finished productions.

His creative process reflects the challenges of shaping ideas into compelling visual stories. Through screenwriting and production, Max explores how persistence, structure, and collaboration help transform concepts into films.

In this episode:

• Developing stories from early ideas into screen-ready projects
• Balancing creative writing with the realities of filmmaking
• Building characters and worlds through storytelling
• Exploring the path from imagination to production

Topics: screenwriting, filmmaking, storytelling, film production, creative 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.

Justin Purvis created Movie Buff, a card game built around the joy of remembering movie quotes, facts, and moments from the films people love. His work transforms a personal passion for movies into an interactive experience that brings people together.

By combining entertainment, storytelling, and game design, Justin shows how creative ideas can grow from everyday interests. His project celebrates the communities and connections that form around shared cultural experiences.

In this episode:

• Turning a love of movies into a playable creative project
• Designing games that encourage connection and friendly competition
• Transforming personal interests into products people can enjoy
• Exploring the storytelling power of film culture

Topics: game design, movies, independent projects, storytelling, creative entrepreneurship

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.

Paul Hudson blends technology writing, software development, and education to help others learn how to build apps. After years as a computer journalist, he shifted his focus toward creating resources for developers and sharing practical programming knowledge.

With experience developing numerous apps and writing tutorials, Paul has built a career around making complex ideas easier to understand. His work demonstrates how teaching can become a creative discipline of its own.

In this episode:

• Moving from technology journalism into developer education
• Creating resources that make programming more approachable
• Building apps while sharing knowledge with a wider community
• Turning technical expertise into a platform for helping others

Topics: swift development, ios development, programming education, technical writing, app 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.