Painting Your Path

Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
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If you’ve asked yourself “Am I living the life I want to live or have I been living for someone else?” Maybe you’re 40+ and asking: “What do I really want to do when I grow up?” If so, this podcast is for you. It’s time for you to do the thing you’ve been waiting to do but maybe didn’t think it was possible. Here’s what I know: You can be, do, and have whatever you set your mind to. Create life on your terms. This podcast features interviews with inspiring people who share their stories about stepping out and creating a life they love. You can also expect solo episodes where I share what’s on my mind and heart, all to help you continue to paint your path.

  1. Start Before You Feel Ready (A Spring Reflection on Rebuilding Your Life)

    3D AGO

    Start Before You Feel Ready (A Spring Reflection on Rebuilding Your Life)

    Spring is starting to show up here in Southern California. Little hints - hotter temps, longer evenings, small buds appearing on branches that looked completely bare just weeks ago. It always reminds me of something important: nature doesn’t wait for perfect conditions before it begins again. In this episode, I share a reflection on rebuilding, not just in our communities, but within ourselves. After a difficult year and a season of loss for many in Altadena and surrounding communities, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it actually takes to start again. Not the polished version of starting over. The real one. I also share a few honest reflections from women who recently joined The Art of Becoming, and what finally moved them from waiting… to beginning. If you’re ready to really start 2026 (March is my January!), this conversation might meet you exactly where you are. Inside this episode, I explore: waiting for the perfect momentthe reconnective power of creativity can what matters more than big plansAnd I’ll leave you with a question I’ve been sitting with as we move into spring. Because sometimes the most powerful beginnings are the quiet ones. 🎧 Tune in and see what resonates. Connect with Clarissa: March 14 In-Person Art + Nature Mixed Media Class at Buzzworthy Beverages (Claremont, CA)March 26th Free Virtual ArtfulRx (Paint with me session)April 11th Women’s Retreat in Pasadena, CA. Email the word “BLOOM” to clarissa@clarissastudio.com for more details. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show

    14 min
  2. Rebuilding Body, Home & Community After the Eaton Fire with Kelly Etter

    MAR 5

    Rebuilding Body, Home & Community After the Eaton Fire with Kelly Etter

    This Season 5 episode of Painting Your Path™ continues our focus on the Eaton and Palisades fire survivors and the grassroots communities and organizations that have held us through it. Today, I’m joined by Kelly Etter — retired dancer, singer, actress, former Rockette, longtime Altadena resident, Eaton fire survivor, and Pilates + nervous system mentor. In this conversation, we explore: What it really looks like to rebuild your life, home, and work after losing so much in the fires  Why feeling safe in your own body is foundational to any kind of recovery  Simple nervous system practices that can help you regulate, soften anxiety, and release tension (no special equipment required)  The unexpected ways the Altadena community has grown closer, more creative, and more resilient since the fire  How to give yourself grace when you’re not “as far along” as you think you should bePlus, she’s offering a free 6-minute nervous system practice to help you tame neck tension and come back to yourself. 🎧 Listen now to hear: The moment Kelly realized her work with the body meant something very different after the fire  The tiny daily rituals that are helping her move through grief and into quiet resilience  How you can begin to “paint your path,” even when you can’t see the whole picture yet   Connect with Kelly: Get Kelly’s free gift: Tame Your Neck Tension in Under 6 Minutes Website: https://kellyetter.weebly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterwithkellyetter/Programs: https://programs.kellyetter.com/reclaim-your-body-reclaim-your-life-short-landing-page Connect with Clarissa: March 14 In-Person Art + Nature Mixed Media Class at Buzzworthy Beverages (Claremont, CA)March 26th Free Virtual ArtfulRx (Paint with me session)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    41 min
  3. When I’m Ready

    FEB 26

    When I’m Ready

    “Not ready.” I hear it all the time. This week, I’m unpacking what we really mean when we say that, especially when it comes to creative work, big ideas, and becoming the next version of ourselves. We’re talking about time, energy, hope… and the quiet ways fear disguises itself as responsibility. This episode is honest. Grounded. And maybe a little uncomfortable. If you’ve been waiting for clarity or confidence before you begin, press play. Connect with Clarissa: FREE 3-day audio series: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/theartofbecoming-freeaudioseriesThe Art of Becoming Program: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/artofbecoming2026Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSupport the show

    16 min
  4. Title: Resilient Hearts: Art, Biofeedback, and Surviving the Eaton Fire: Interview with Ellen Stern Kutza

    FEB 19

    Title: Resilient Hearts: Art, Biofeedback, and Surviving the Eaton Fire: Interview with Ellen Stern Kutza

    This week on Painting Your Path, I sit down with the incredible Ellen Stern Kutza—someone whose journey through creativity, healing, and community support will move and inspire you. Ellen is not only a certified biofeedback specialist, but also a lifelong artist with a huge heart for giving back. We dive into what it means to turn personal and community challenges into powerful acts of service and creativity. You’ll hear about Ellen’s experiences during one of the most trying times our community has faced, how art became a beacon of hope, and the surprising ways she’s helped others rebuild and heal. Curious about how resilience takes shape when life throws its biggest curveballs?  Or how an artist’s perspective can transform tragedy into hope?  Don’t miss this heartfelt episode—I promise you’ll walk away inspired and uplifted. Tune in to hear more and be sure to share your biggest takeaways! Ellen’s Bio:  Certified Biofeedback Specialist since 2005, Ellen uses state of the art quantum technology for stress reduction, brain wave retraining and pain management. She also services many energy workers for their self care and peak performance.  Ellen is an Advanced Certified Akashic Record Healer.  She channels beautiful poetry from source.  She is also a fine artist working with watercolors and abstract acrylics. Her artistic expressions flow from emotions, harmonizing with the melodies of music to see where the journey leads. Over time, Ellen’s creations have transformed into a conduit for spiritual awakening and portals as magical beings grace her paintings with their presence expressing aspects of divinity and dimensional realms.  Connect with Ellen:  Website: www.biofeedbackmatters.comInstagram: @ellensternkutzaartistYouTube: https://youtu.be/P_LM4C1e0hI?si=w7E_zwItq0FvjMaB Connect with Clarissa: FREE 3-day audio series: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/theartofbecoming-freeaudioseriesFeb 23rd Bonus Coaching Q&A: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/bonuscoachingfeb23rd-optinform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    28 min
  5. Stop Getting Ready. Start Becoming

    FEB 12

    Stop Getting Ready. Start Becoming

    Driving home today, I kept thinking about something I heard in a meditation: What if we spend too much of our lives getting ready to become who we’re meant to be? Getting ready to feel confident. Getting ready to have more time. Getting ready to feel certain. In this episode, I’m unpacking what actually creates change — and why it’s rarely about your environment. I share: A real client story about moving from rumination and perfectionism to clarity and follow-through The quiet shift that helps women reconnect with their creative spark Why support matters more than discipline If you’ve been circling an idea, waiting for the right time, or feeling like “little, old me can’t do this”… this episode is for you. You don’t need to become someone else. You need to recognize who you’re already becoming. 🎧 Listen in — and let me know what resonates. If you’d like deeper support, I’m hosting a live coaching + Q&A session on the 23rd.  Connect with Clarissa: FREE 3-day audio series: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/theartofbecoming-freeaudioseriesWant in on the live coaching + Q&A session Feb 23rd? It’s just $26 USD. https://paypal.me/ClarissaCastillo208Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show

    11 min
  6. From Grief to Growth: Marike Anderson’s Journey Through Art, Altadena Candle Company, and Life After Loss

    FEB 6

    From Grief to Growth: Marike Anderson’s Journey Through Art, Altadena Candle Company, and Life After Loss

    There’s something extraordinary about sitting down with fellow artists who have walked through fire (sometimes literally) and emerged with new light to share. In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Marike, painter and founder of Altadena Candle Company. We dive into creativity as a source of healing, our shared love for community, and how it feels to rebuild life, one brushstroke or candle at a time, after loss. We talk about holding space for both grief and beauty, making meaning through art, and how personal rituals and local roots feed our resilience. Whether you’re navigating change, longing for inspiration, or love a behind-the-scenes look at creative entrepreneurship, there’s something here for you. Tune in for a conversation full of honesty, hope, and creative sparks. Don’t miss this episode! Marike’s Bio: Marike is the founder of Altadena Candle Company, where she hand-pours all-natural soy, phthalate-free candles inspired by the beauty and resilience of Southern California. A former high school teacher/admin and lifelong artist, she began making candles after the loss of her husband as a form of healing and creative expression. Following the Eaton Fire, candle-making became a deeper way to stay connected to her community and to honor place through scent and ritual. Connect with Marike:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altadenacandlecompanyWebsite: www.altadenacandleco.com Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalFeb 7th watercolors workshop, Claremont, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1980840454121/detailsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    45 min

  7. JAN 29

    Happy Arrival (A Gentle Beginning): Solo Episode

    This season of Painting Your Path™ begins with a pause. Before sharing conversations with survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires (and the organizations supporting healing and recovery) I’m opening Season 5 with a solo reflection. This episode is not about resolutions or reinvention. It’s about gentler rhythms. About honoring what you’ve carried. About arriving—without rushing who you’re becoming. A soft beginning. An honest breath. An invitation to listen and not let the “shoulds” start off your year.  Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalJan 31st vision board workshop, S Pasadena, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-board-workshop-at-the-hive-south-pasadena-jan-31st-tickets-1981239403389 Feb 4th vision board workshop, Pasadena, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-board-workshop-at-wild-parrot-brewing-co-pasadena-tickets-1980524026678Feb 7th watercolors workshop, Claremont, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1980840454121/detailsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show

    8 min
  8. Arts on Prescription: Interview with Dr. Tasha Golden

    12/31/2025

    Arts on Prescription: Interview with Dr. Tasha Golden

    Dr. Tasha Golden, behavioral scientist and former singer-songwriter, bridges the gap between knowing that creativity heals and making it happen in practice. In our conversation, she reveals her collaborative “Arts on Prescription” field guide that gives healthcare providers and art and wellness practitioners actionable steps to integrate arts into treatment—not just theory, but practical implementation.  Here’s more about Dr. Tasha Golden: Tasha Golden, PhD is a touring artist turned behavioral scientist who speaks and consults globally on creativity, wellbeing, and change. Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is adjunct faculty in the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and lead author of Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities. Named one of Fierce Pharma's "Fierce 50" for her work integrating arts and healthcare, she has published extensively on intersections of arts, behavior, and wellbeing. Golden's work emerged from her career in the arts. As singer-songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Ellery, she toured internationally, with songs in TV/film (ABC, SHOWTIME, FOX, NETFLIX). Her experiences on the road, and subsequently with burnout and depression, shaped her current work in arts and health. She is founder of Project Uncaged, a trauma-informed writing program for incarcerated girls, and developer of "How We Human”—a mental health training for creative professionals. Dr. Golden helps clients and audiences combine science and creativity to advance wellbeing, innovation, and impact. Connect with Dr. Tasha: Website: https://www.tashagolden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashagolden Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasha.golden/ Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Support the show

    38 min
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If you’ve asked yourself “Am I living the life I want to live or have I been living for someone else?” Maybe you’re 40+ and asking: “What do I really want to do when I grow up?” If so, this podcast is for you. It’s time for you to do the thing you’ve been waiting to do but maybe didn’t think it was possible. Here’s what I know: You can be, do, and have whatever you set your mind to. Create life on your terms. This podcast features interviews with inspiring people who share their stories about stepping out and creating a life they love. You can also expect solo episodes where I share what’s on my mind and heart, all to help you continue to paint your path.

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  • Creator
    Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    196
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Painting Your Path
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