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. Spring Is Here - Are You Actually Moving Forward?

    2D AGO

    Spring Is Here - Are You Actually Moving Forward?

    This episode is a real-time check-in. Not the polished version. The honest one. As we close out the first quarter of the year and step into spring, it’s a natural moment to pause and ask: Am I actually doing the things that matter to me? In this solo episode, I’m reflecting on: what I followed through on—and what I didn’thow easy it is to disconnect from the things that bring us back to ourselvesthe tension between waiting until we feel “ready” and actually startingI also share a powerful insight from The Artist’s Way that shifted how I’m thinking about support, creativity, and trying to figure everything out on my own. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, questioning your next step, or feeling slightly out of sync with yourself… this episode will meet you there. Listen now and take a moment to reset before the next quarter begins. Connect with Clarissa: April 11th Women’s Retreat in Pasadena, CA. Email the word “BLOOM” to clarissa@clarissastudio.com for more details or to sign up.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show

    12 min
  2. Spring Creative Reset Retreat

    MAR 26

    Spring Creative Reset Retreat

    Spring is here. It’s the perfect time for renewal and planting seeds for the year. But nothing changes or grows unless you do something about it. In this episode, I’m talking about what renewal actually requires (hint: it’s not waiting for the perfect time), and why so many of us stay stuck even when we feel the pull to move. If you’ve been circling an idea, second-guessing yourself, or telling yourself “later”… this one’s for you. I also share a simple question to help you take your next step, and an invitation to join me for the Spring Creative Reset on April 11 in Pasadena. Connect with Clarissa: April 11th Women’s Retreat in Pasadena, CA. Email the word “BLOOM” to clarissa@clarissastudio.com for more details or to sign upInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show

    10 min
  3. Healing After Disaster with Art Therapist & Project HOPE Leader Nadia Paredes

    MAR 21

    Healing After Disaster with Art Therapist & Project HOPE Leader Nadia Paredes

    In this episode of Painting Your Path™, I sit down with Nadia Paredes: art therapist, former president of the American Art Therapy Association, immigrant, mom, and community mental health leader with Project HOPE.   After losing her son’s school in the Eaton fire, Nadia’s personal and professional worlds collided, leading her back into disaster mental health and community care. She shares how art, creativity, and community can help us navigate grief, shock, and long-term recovery. Tune in to hear how Nadia thinks about healing after a crisis, what it really looks like a year later, and why she believes we are always “becoming.” In This Episode, We Touch On: Nadia’s story of losing her son’s school to the fire and how it reshaped her sense of community  Her journey back to disaster mental health work after years in other clinical roles  What art therapy actually is—and how it differs from “therapeutic art” or creative self-care  The mission of Project HOPE and how they’re supporting communities in crisis (including the Eaton fire response)  The idea of vicarious trauma for people working closely with survivors and communities  Simple micro-breaks and self-regulation tools to support your nervous system during stressful times   📺Watch on YouTube: Tune in here Connect with Nadia: Project HOPE website: https://www.projecthope.orgProject HOPE’s Mental Health Toolkit: https://www.projecthope.org/reports-resources/e-poster/quick-reset-mental-health-pocket-toolkit/CA for the Arts Therapy Session with Nadia: https://youtu.be/OyMb0Xj4_78?si=II-p1ehnRlJfKezQPasadena Village Hope to Healing program: https://www.pasadenavillage.org/events/4367-hope--healing-supper-club Connect with Clarissa: 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

    47 min
  4. Start Before You Feel Ready (A Spring Reflection on Rebuilding Your Life)

    MAR 13

    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
  5. 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/visionboardSupport the show

    41 min
  6. 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
  7. 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/visionboardSupport the show

    28 min
  8. 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
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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
    199
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Painting Your Path
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    Painting Your Path

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