Portrait of An Artist Julie Davis

Judy's artistic journey began in a family of artistically talented people who chose conventional careers in healthcare and education. In love and faith her parents took a risk by supporting her decision to study arts at NYU. However, she still followed a more practical career path. She studied English literature and taught high school English, worked in HR, and then transitioned to raising two boys at home.

In our interview you’ll hear Judy’s gratitude and appreciation for the years she spent full time with her sons at home. Looking back she knows how much she grew as a photographer because she captured the same subjects in the same locations ad infinitum. For the better part of 8 years she completed project 365 challenges (that’s right, a photo every single day!)

Judy has this amazing way of capturing people in their city surroundings, preserving fleeting moments of everyday life. She finds hidden beauty in the mundane and believes that a good photo is like a tiny miracle.

Tune in to hear why Judy describes her work in the same way that Diane Arbus says photography is like “tiptoeing into the kitchen late at night and stealing oreo cookies.” Street photography invokes awe and wonder for Judy. It’s a fulfilling process. It’s cultural anthropology. You’re not going to want to miss this episode!

When careful observation and a camera lens collide, you get Judy Krasinski.

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As a young girl Molly Wright found comfort in drawing and painting. While art wasn't initially considered a career option, Molly had a wonderful high school art department experience that inspired her to continue to create art even if only on the side.

After a stint in the catering business and raising her children, Molly rediscovered her love for painting and began selling her work for the first time after opening up her home for her first show. What started as a side hobby eventually turned into a full-fledged career, driven by Molly's decision to prioritize her art.

You’ll have to tune in to hear Molly’s reflections on the unexpected strengths she uncovered along her journey as an art business owner.

Today you’ll find Molly working on her next collection release focused on landscapes and of course coastal pieces that reflect her beautiful home surroundings.

Molly’s gratitude for her life and her art is so evident in our conversation. It was lovely getting to listen to her share the wisdom she’s gained over the fifteen years of her art business.

When experience and expressionism collide, you get Molly Wright.

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Whether you see Charissa’s hand molded clay or watercolor botanicals or textured canvases, you’re going to walk away with a sense of calm and serenity. This interview will leave you feeling that way too.

Although she has been an artist her entire life, she chose a different career to avoid the “starving artist” life. She continued to create art in addition to working full time until so much changed for her in 2021. Her first painted pillow attracted so much attention and that became the fuel that grew her art into a business and led her to pursue it as a career instead of a hobby.

Charissa’s art is process and practice is a natural overflow of the peacefulness she wants to bring into the world.

I know you’re going to feel refreshed and inspired after spending some time with Charissa in this episode!

When calm + collected collide, you get Charissa Owens.

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I can’t wait for you to hear Erin’s beautiful story. The constraints of raising three young children and working full time remotely during the pandemic shutdown pushed her away from her corporate job and into a new direction: embracing her passion for art.

Because of her bravery in 2020, she can say today with confidence that she knows she’s doing exactly what she was meant to do with her life.

Erin’s art is deeply personal and almost all of her work is commission based. (She has a 6-month waiting list!) I am in awe of her creative process. She immerses herself into the creation process… she even dreams of her paintings!

Her paintings are created by pouring mixed acrylic onto a raw canvas and then she builds layers using her palette knife. Many pieces include wax pastels and charcoal.

What a privilege to get to know Erin better… I know you’re going to love getting to know her in this interview as well!

When passion and drive collide, you get Erin Friedman.

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Laura didn’t set out to become a professional artist, but a knee surgery and a trip to France gave her the clarity and bravery she needed to embrace her creativity with confidence.

What began as a humble endeavor in 2016, with cats playfully leaping into her paints in an upstairs bedroom, has blossomed into something remarkable. Today, Laura proudly operates her own studio.

Her artwork is a vibrant reflection of her passions and experiences. While Laura's colorful florals captivate the eye, it's her abstracted landscapes that are the closest to her heart. Inspired by the awe-inspiring rock formations and serene creeks of the Southwest, each painting holds a cherished memory of her explorations.

Join us as we delve into Laura's artistic journey and explore the depths of her artistic expression. This is an episode you won't want to miss, filled with tales of creativity that will make you laugh and stories of how inviting people into your own story is so rewarding.


When wanderlust + a paintbrush collide, you get Laura Welshans.

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Saron knew she wanted to create ceramics for a long time, it was just a matter of getting there. Creating pottery and all the accessories that come along with it isn’t the cheapest practice, so she waited t go all in until she was fully confident! 



Enter Pablo from Spain, a co-worker she met at a local bakery. He mentioned to her that he was a potter (with a manual wheel, no les) and she asked him for lessons! The rest is history!



Y’all when I say Saron is the queen of Southern {authentic} charm, I mean it! Don’t miss this episode.