In this on-location episode from Chapman University, we sit down with Stephen Galloway, Dean of Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, and former executive editor & reporter for 27 years at The Hollywood Reporter. We explore a career shaped by curiosity, courage, and reinvention. From pioneering Hollywood's iconic roundtables to mentoring the next generation of storytellers, Stephen shares what he's learned about creativity, leadership, and why the importance of an original idea is the foundation of any creative project. We talk about the future of film, the impact of AI, the evolution of storytelling, and why your third act in life might be your most important one yet! But underneath all of it is something quieter. What decades of sitting across from Hollywood's most celebrated names taught him about success, loneliness, and what really matters in life.

What starts as a fearless “yes” at 16 turns into a life full of unexpected twists, creative reinvention, and full-circle moments. Tiffany Perry opens up about building a photography career from scratch, navigating motherhood and setbacks, and ultimately creating a life rooted in passion and purpose.

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you follow your intuition—this episode is it.

In this episode, Taylor O'Sullivan talks creative courage, film photography, intuition, and finding beauty in the overlooked. Watch the episode on YouTube at @thevelvethouroc as well! https://youtu.be/ecbbxbEvYTk

When you honor rest as restoration, not as escape, something shifts. Still waters lead deep. 

Erin talks with Chef Lindsay of Nirvana Laguna about the power of food to heal, connect, and reflect who we are becoming. A conversation about creativity, community, motherhood, and building a life of meaning in and out of the kitchen.

Summer may be over, but a new season brings new energy! In this episode, we talk about embracing the SHIFT into Fall! Soon will be cooler days, cozier vibes, and the perfect time to reset before the year wraps up!

Whether you’re craving stillness or gearing up for a strong finish, we explore simple, intentional ways to find your special moments of joy in the final stretch of the year. Let’s make this 4th quarter meaningful, reflective, and full of purpose!

In this episode of The Velvet Hour, Erin chats with her vibrant friend Suzanne Adams, dynamic speaker and author, about the moment everything changed for her. Suzanne shares how she walked away from a life that looked perfect on paper, and why joy, curiosity, and courage were the keys to starting over.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or wondered is this it?—this conversation is your invitation to follow the whisper and step into something more.

This is your Velvet Hour — make it yours.

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Your perspective during devastating times is a key to looking at things through a new lens!

Artist and gallery owner Lisa Skelly joins Erin for a deeply moving and unexpectedly uplifting conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the hidden freedom that can follow loss. After losing her home and all her belongings in a 2017 wildfire, Lisa shares how she found light in the wreckage — not just recovery, but an invitation to start anew. With warmth, wisdom, and a touch of humor, this episode is a reminder that even the most devastating chapters can become the beginning of something beautiful.

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