I took this opportunity to reflect on what I've heard from the people I've spoken with so far, what it has meant to me in my personal life, and what the podcast is about

As Nicole Travers explains, her art is "...almost like a subtle takeover..."

Nicole works mainly with beads, inspired by traditional quillwork

She stitches modern designs into fish skins she tans herself, highlighting beautiful personal, family, and cultural identities

Learn more about Nicole's work on instagram @blomidonbeadwork

Erika Doyon, tattoo artist and shop owner, shares stories about the art of tattooing, mentoring artists, and her remarkable grandmother.

Mary Ann Becker shares her experiences and insights into photography on the streets of Paris and we talk about the relative challenges of expressing ourselves through different media

And how important it is to believe in ourselves and how we choose to live our lives

Learn more about Mary Ann's work at maryannbecker.com

I enjoyed a lovely conversation with Jianli Wu, a video game concept artist who explains how painting sexy beautiful men changed his life

We can never underestimate the importance of being open and honest with ourselves if we want to create our best work

You can explore his art online at artstation.com/jianliwu and on instagram @jianliwuart

Jeanne Quinn is a ceramic installation artist and professor who creates magnificent pieces that will catch your breath

She talks about some of her most impactful pieces and the stories behind them

Be sure to check out her work at jeannequinnstudio.com and on instagram @quinnje1957

Casey 'Remrov' Vormer is a self-taught artist and autism advocate who creates rich photorealistic drawings of animals, people, and landscapes.

As he explains, when you struggle and things don't turn out as you'd want them to, loosen up and allow life to flow.

Experience his work online at https://www.remrovsartwork.com and on instagram @remrov_artist

Natasha de Grunwald is a massage practitioner and author with expertise in therapeutic Thai bodywork and breathwork

She shares her personal experiences in coming to terms with our desire for external validation balanced against the more urgent need to express our true selves

Learn more about Natasha's work at https://natashadegrunwald.co.uk/ and on instagram @natasha.degrunwald

Robert Kabwe talks about truth, censorship, and his lovely work in web design and natural open world video games.

Be sure to download Wilderless and check out Protopop on Google Play and on instagram @protopopgames

Amanda Marchand is a wonderful photographer and writer I've known for over 40 years, and she shares some of the inspirations and experiences that led to beautiful projects such as Night Garden and Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again

Check out her work at amandamarchand.com and on instagram @amandabethmarchand