Touchstones of the Inspired Life Podcast Dennis Martin

Pat is an actor who has graced stages as a leading lady, directed a number of plays, and established a Montessori School.  Currently, she is directing an upcoming play, Agatha Christie's "The Stranger" at Seguin's The Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre. Pat also inspired your host to enter the theatre life and directed him in his first stage performance, Juror Number 9 in Twelve Angry Men.

A family's love for music flowed through Tom's childhood heart with such persistent force that his life followed the path of a musician.  His community was a performing arts incubator that gave Tom an abiding love for liturgical and classical music.  His appreciation for those who gave him the exposure and opportunities to follow his creative journey is seen in his giving back to the community through performances and in the many violin, piano and voice students who emerge from his studio year after year.

The mantra of yes, straight away or with variations, guides this leading lady of life with a mad love for the theatre on a creative journey that has saved and improved her life, those closest to her, and those of the people along her path.  At one time in her life, C. J. Washington was a goat rancher by day, a student by afternoon, an actress by evening, and a mother full time.  C. J. believes that, "Yes to your creativity says yes to your life."

A love of discovery and an "I am ready" enthusiasm fuel Clint's creative journey.  His background and education in the sciences in combination with his artistic endeavors in the visual and performing arts flow into his work at the Doseum, San Antonio's museum for kids.  Clint discusses his "camps" for children and how his experiences in the arts impact his teaching.  In the first camp, the children spent five days developing a "civilization" and in the second, the participants (ages 5 to 7) will produce a film. 

Growing up in the Big Apple on Staten Island, Bill kept "borrowing" his sister's Christmas present, a ukulele.  Soon he moved to a guitar, then another, and another, until..., he put his music aside for a very long time.  As fortune would have it, a day arrived a short time ago, and he set off on a new musical journey with family and friends to reach new horizons. 
For more information, photos and links, please visit: https://marikasculptures.com/2019/02/18/touchstones-of-the-inspired-life-episode-7-the-long-road-from-howling-monkeys-to-bottom-of-the-deck-with-bill-salt/

From an early age, Bailey Jo has worked with determination and discipline to nurture her creativity.  After university, she packed her car to follow her passion for singing and songwriting.  On arriving in New Braunfels, Texas, a rainbow welcomed her.  Some time later, it happened again.  Another rainbow, this one guides her to a new avenue of expression. 
While forging her journey, Bailey Jo is not forgetting the difficulties of building dreams.  She uses her experience to guide and foster the creativity of the youth in the community.

For more information about this podcast visit:
https://marikasculptures.com/2019/02/11/touchstones-of-the-inspired-life-episode-6-little-steps-of-bravery-with-bailey-jo-simpson/