Betsy Bauer has spent a lifetime turning imagination into visual stories, beginning with drawing and painting before she could even walk. Her creative path has taken her through animation, film, television, children's books, and comics.

Her experience working with major entertainment companies has allowed her to explore storytelling from many angles, while her personal projects continue to reflect her love of illustration and character-driven worlds. Betsy's work shows how curiosity and consistent practice can shape a creative life.

In this episode:

• Developing a lifelong relationship with drawing and visual storytelling
• Creating artwork across animation, television, books, and comics
• Finding inspiration through characters and imagined worlds
• Balancing professional projects with personal creative pursuits

Topics: illustration, animation, children's books, comics, 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.

Kimlinh Tran brings characters to life through voice acting while continuing to expand her creative practice into illustration and game development. With more than 200 projects behind her, her journey reflects the possibilities that come from combining performance, visual storytelling, and interactive experiences.

Beyond the microphone, Kimlinh has explored new creative challenges through drawing and developing her first video game project as a co-creative director. Her work reveals a creator constantly moving between disciplines and finding new ways to tell stories.

In this episode:

• Building a career by bringing animated characters and stories to life
• Expanding from voice performance into illustration and game creation
• Exploring collaboration and leadership through interactive projects
• Balancing multiple creative identities across different mediums

Topics: voice acting, illustration, game development, storytelling, 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.

Chris Language brings decades of programming experience to the world of mobile apps and game development. As the author of 3D Apple Games by Tutorials, he has focused on helping developers understand the tools and techniques needed to create interactive experiences.

His work combines technical knowledge with a passion for teaching, showing how programming can become a creative medium. Through development and education, Chris demonstrates how problem-solving and imagination work together when building games and applications.

In this episode:

• Creating games by combining programming and creative ideas
• Sharing technical knowledge through educational resources
• Exploring the craft behind interactive experiences
• The evolution of mobile development and game creation
• Turning years of coding experience into guidance for others

Topics: game development, programming, mobile apps, software education, interactive design

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.

Jodi Lynn Anderson has built a successful writing career by creating emotionally rich stories for young readers and beyond. As the author of works including Peaches, Tiger Lily, and the May Bird trilogy, she has developed a voice that blends imagination, heart, and memorable characters.

Before becoming a full-time author, Jodi explored publishing from multiple perspectives, working as an editorial assistant, editor, and in production. Those experiences shaped her understanding of stories from both sides of the page and helped guide her creative evolution.

In this episode:

• Building a writing career through curiosity and persistence
• Moving from publishing roles into creating original stories
• Developing fictional worlds with emotional depth
• Finding inspiration for characters and imaginative settings
• The relationship between editing, storytelling, and creativity

Topics: fiction writing, young adult literature, publishing, storytelling, authors

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.

Sarah Lyons Fleming creates immersive post-apocalyptic stories that blend survival, relationships, and human resilience. As the author of the Until the End of the World series, she has built fictional worlds where characters face extraordinary circumstances while navigating deeply personal challenges.

Her creative process reflects a love of preparation, imagination, and exploring how people respond under pressure. Through speculative fiction, Sarah examines connection, courage, and the choices that define characters in uncertain worlds.

In this episode:

• Building believable worlds within post-apocalyptic fiction
• Creating characters who feel human in extraordinary situations
• Finding inspiration through survival stories and imagination
• The process of developing a long-running fictional universe
• Exploring resilience through storytelling

Topics: fiction writing, zombie fiction, worldbuilding, novels, 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.

Ashley Spires creates stories that encourage curiosity, invention, and imagination through her work as an author and illustrator. Known for books including the Binky the Space Cat series and The Most Magnificent Thing, she combines visual storytelling with themes of creativity and problem-solving.

Her work captures the emotional journey behind making something new: the excitement of an idea, the frustration of challenges, and the persistence needed to keep creating. Ashley’s stories celebrate the creative process itself, not just the finished result.

In this episode:

• Turning everyday experiences into imaginative stories
• Combining writing and illustration into one creative practice
• Exploring failure, experimentation, and persistence through art
• Creating books that inspire young makers and dreamers
• Finding inspiration through curiosity and observation

Topics: illustration, children's books, writing, storytelling, 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.

Dermot Daly is the founder and CEO of Tapadoo, a company focused on creating mobile applications with an emphasis on quality experiences. His work sits at the intersection of technology, design, and the challenge of building products that genuinely serve people.

Beyond app development, Dermot has helped foster the product community through Úll, a conference for people passionate about building exceptional products. His creative approach highlights the importance of thoughtful design, collaboration, and attention to detail.

In this episode:

• Building mobile experiences around real user needs
• The relationship between design, technology, and product quality
• Creating communities for people who build digital products
• Lessons from leading a technology company
• Exploring what makes software feel meaningful and human

Topics: mobile apps, product design, user experience, software development, technology community

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.

Charles Perry combines software development with community-building through his work at Metakite Software and as a co-host of Release Notes. His career reflects the challenges and rewards of creating products independently while helping other developers navigate their own journeys.

Through software projects, podcasts, and developer events, Charles has explored the human side of building technology. His work emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and the importance of creating spaces where independent creators can learn from each other.

In this episode:

• Building software independently while balancing creativity and business
• Supporting developer communities through shared knowledge
• Creating conversations around the realities of indie development
• The challenges of turning ideas into sustainable products
• Finding connection through technology-focused communities

Topics: indie software, app development, entrepreneurship, developer community, 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.

John Wilker has helped shape the independent mobile development community through 360 Conferences, including the creation of 360|iDev, an event built around bringing developers together to learn, share, and connect. His work highlights the importance of community as a creative force.

Through organizing events for independent developers, John has focused on creating environments where ideas can grow beyond individual projects. His journey shows how supporting other creators can become a meaningful part of building technology and culture.

In this episode:

• Building communities that help independent developers thrive
• Creating conferences around learning and connection
• Supporting the growth of the mobile development ecosystem
• The role of shared experiences in creative industries
• Turning a passion for technology into community leadership

Topics: mobile development, indie developers, conferences, developer community, technology events

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.

Ric Sarabia has built a career around bringing characters to life across film and television. Known for appearances in projects including Changeling, One Night at McCool’s, and Short Circuit 2, his work reflects the craft of creating believable people within imagined worlds.

His creative path offers a look at the discipline behind acting, from understanding character motivations to adapting performances across different productions. Ric’s experiences reveal the patience, preparation, and curiosity required to continue growing as a performer.

In this episode:

• Developing characters through observation and performance choices
• The creative process behind working in film and television
• Building a career through varied acting opportunities
• The importance of adaptability in creative work
• Finding meaning in the roles that shape an actor’s journey

Topics: acting, film, performance, character development, 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.