Category: Art
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From Corporate to Creative: Nancy Dillingham Marks on Finding Passion and Building Community
In this inspiring episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley speaks with Nancy Dillingham Marks, founder of Glass Arts Collective, about her journey from a structured corporate career to discovering her passion for fused glass art. Nancy shares how her creative spark was ignited by a simple class she attended with her…
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Unlock Your Genius with Flow: Overcoming Pressure and Finding Fulfillment with Diane Allen
In this episode of the Pockets of Knowledge podcast, host Desiree Stanley sits down with Diane Allen, a flow state expert, professional violinist, and motivational speaker. Diane opens up about her journey from being a musician who struggled with performance pressure to becoming a thought leader on flow. She shares how she learned to enter…
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Creative Coping: The Lessons of Resilience and Healing through Art with Janna Willoughby-Lohr
In this episode of Pockets of Knowledge, host Desiree Stanley interviews Janna Willoughby-Lohr, founder of Papercraft Miracles, a company known for its handcrafted sustainable gifts and décor. Janna recounts her evolution from a poetry-focused student to a dedicated artist and entrepreneur, deeply influenced by personal hardships, including her mother’s death and a devastating fire that…
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Feng Shui Demystified: Enhancing Energy, Aesthetics, and Harmony | Moni Castaneda
Feng Shui Demystified: Enhancing Energy, Aesthetics, and Harmony | Moni Castaneda Welcome to an enlightening episode of Pockets of Knowledge, hosted by Desiree Stanley. Today, we dive into the captivating world of Feng Shui with esteemed guest Moni Castaneda, a Feng Shui expert and advocate for creating balanced living spaces.In this intriguing conversation, Desiree and…
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Pursuing a Passion: The Journey of Singer-Songwriter | Eliana Ojeda
In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Eliana Ojeda, a talented singer-songwriter from Morgan Hill, California. Eliana shares her journey of discovering her passion for music despite not coming from a musical family and how she found her creative outlet through songwriting. From her early days of taking vocal lessons to pursuing…
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Finding Herself in America: Frida Kahlo’s Artistic Journey of Self-Discovery and Self-Expression with Celia Stahr
In this episode, we explore the fascinating artistic journey of Frida Kahlo during her time in America. Having lived in Mexico for most of her life, Frida’s move to the United States was a significant turning point in her artistic career. Here, she encountered new people, cultures, and artistic influences that inspired her to create…
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Designing Mindfully: Finding Inspiration and Focus in Home Design & Renovations with Priscilla Avery
Join us for a conversation with esteemed interior designer Priscilla Avery as we explore her approach to home design that focuses on finding inspiration for home renovations through a thorough understanding of her clients and their wants and needs. Priscilla shares practical tips from her years of experience in the industry including how to make…
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Building your Brand for Success with Kitty Lai
Kitty Lai is a passionate Brand Design expert and Founder of ME Brand – a Brand & Design service. With over 20 years of industry experience and managing design teams for global brands, she is now inspired to help businesses and professionals who offer products or services create an impact on their audience using the…
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