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

    2D AGO

    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/visionboardSupport the show

    45 min

  2. 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
  3. 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.artSupport the show

    38 min
  4. Rising Through Challenge: Interview with Patti Hanrath

    12/25/2025

    Rising Through Challenge: Interview with Patti Hanrath

    What happens when the life you carefully built no longer fits who you’re becoming? In this tender and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Patti Hanrath, a Life Reset Coach who works with women in midlife standing at a crossroads—successful on paper, but quietly asking, Is this really it? Together, we explore the moments that change us. The ones that crack things open. The ones that invite us—sometimes force us—to look at our identity, our choices, and the stories we’ve been living inside. This episode weaves together leadership, loss, courage, and the quiet nudges we often ignore… until we can’t anymore. In this conversation, you’ll hear reflections on: The identity shifts that come with midlife transitionsWhy mindset alone isn’t enough—and what actually supports lasting changeHow life-altering moments can become unexpected invitationsThe courage it takes to listen to your inner nudge (and what happens when you do)Redefining success, fulfillment, and purpose in the second half of lifePatti also shares a free gift for listeners designed to help you reconnect with your energy and sense of self—especially if you’re feeling depleted, stuck, or ready for a reset. If you’ve ever felt: Like you’ve outgrown the version of yourself the world knowsPulled toward something more meaningful but unsure how to beginCurious about what might still be possible for you…this episode will meet you right where you are. 🎧 Tune in for a conversation that’s grounding, honest, and full of permission—to pause, to listen, and to choose yourself again. Connect with Patti: Re-Ignite Your Energy: A Free Guide for Women Leaders. Discover practical tools to cultivate resilience, restore your energy, and rise into your days with clarity and power. Grab it here: https://www.pattikayhanrath.com/reignite-your-energyWebsite: www.pattikayhanrath.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patti.kayhanrathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikayh/Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSupport the show

    36 min
  5. Trust the Leap: Interview with Jewel Veitch

    12/25/2025

    Trust the Leap: Interview with Jewel Veitch

    What if your path wasn’t something you figured out…but something you remembered? In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Jewel Veitch for a soulful exploration of purpose, intuition, and what it really means to co-create your life—rather than force it. Jewel shares reflections from her own journey—from a traditional career path to a more intuitive, purpose-led way of living and working. Together, we explore what happens when we stop outsourcing our knowing and begin listening to the quieter wisdom of the heart and body. This episode is about alignment. Presence. And trusting what’s already alive inside you. In this episode, we touch on: What it means to awaken the heartThe difference between chasing purpose and tuning into itHow body wisdom and heart intelligence can guide both life and businessLetting go of the “right way” and honoring your unique designJewel also shares a generous free grounding gift for listeners—designed to support presence, regulation, and connection when life feels overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt like: You’re meant for more, but can’t quite name what that isThe old ways of doing life or business no longer fitYou’re craving depth, meaning, and a softer way forward…this conversation is for you. 🎧 Tune in to hear how Jewel defines purpose, why the heart holds intelligence we’ve been taught to ignore, and how to walk your path with more trust, grace, and intention. Connect with Jewel: The Grounding Path Bundle: Tools to support in the pause, breathe & rebalance the disconnection from purpose, lack of clarity about direction, inner overwhelm. Restoring a baseline of inner safety & nervous system regulation, to support up-levels, change and transition in life and work. Grab it here: https://www.jewelveitch.com/products/courses/view/1186129Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veitch123Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewel-veitch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewel.veitch/Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSupport the show

    36 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    You Don’t Need More Productivity Tips (Here’s What You Need Instead)

    This isn’t another episode about doing more or optimizing your morning routine. It’s about getting real — with yourself. As we wrap up the year, I share a more personal episode: 3 powerful reasons why I do the work I do — and how each one might reflect something you’re feeling too. This episode is for the recovering people pleasers, the late bloomers, the creatives who’ve been told they’re “too much” or “not enough,” and anyone who’s tired of observing their life instead of participating in it. You’ll hear: ✨ The thread that’s been running through my life since childhood ✨ Why trusting your own voice isn’t a luxury ✨ What shifts when the old rules stop working If you’re ready to come home to yourself and take meaningful action — not perfectly, but truthfully — this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSupport the show

    14 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    End-of-Year Reflection — Who You Are Becoming

    In this week’s solo episode of Painting Your Path, I guide you through a gentle, powerful end-of-month reflection ritual — designed to help you pause, breathe, and honor who you’ve become over the course of the year. Instead of rushing into December with more to do, this episode invites you to slow down and make meaning of your experiences… without judgment, pressure, or perfectionism. You’ll explore: ✨ A process to look at your year with clarity ✨ How to separate facts from the story your mind creates ✨ A compassionate way to look at the “good, bad, and the ugly” of 2025 This episode is part reflection, part ritual, part reset — the perfect companion for the final weeks of the year. Whether you’re journaling along or simply listening with an open heart, you’ll walk away with deeper insight into your growth, your patterns, and the person you’re becoming. Listen now, and give yourself the gift of reflection before the new year begins. Connect with Clarissa: FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art Reminder if you’re in the SoCal area: Head over to the Winter Solstice Celebration at Holistic Healers Community on December 14th! 11am to 6pm. 820 N. Mountain Avenue, Suite 225, Upland, CA.Support the show

    11 min
  8. Holistic Healing & Creative Courage: Embarking on a Transformative Journey with Desiree Cascadden

    11/27/2025

    Holistic Healing & Creative Courage: Embarking on a Transformative Journey with Desiree Cascadden

    Step onto a path of transformation with my special guest, Desiree Cascadden, as she shares her inspiring journey from an unexpected background into the realms of holistic healing. In this episode, you'll hear about defining moments, courageous pivots, and what it truly means to embrace your calling—even when the road is anything but straight. You’ll also get an exclusive preview of a vibrant, welcoming community where creativity and healing intersect, along with a sneak peek at upcoming happenings you won’t want to miss. Plus: rapid-fire questions that reveal unique obsessions and creative inspirations. Tune in for authentic conversation, encouragement, and plenty of reasons to start painting your own path. Connect with Desiree: Website: Holistichealerscommunity.comInstagram: Instagram.com/desireholisticwellnessDecember 14th Winter Solstice event!! Connect with Clarissa: November 29th:Winter Bloom Market & Gathering - paint with me! 725 W Altadena Drive 10am to 6pm. It’s FREEMcGinty’s Gallery at the End of the World - support local artists! I’m selling a few original mixed media artworks. 869 E Mariposa St, Altadena, CA 91001. 12 to 4pm.December 2nd Totemic Watercolors (in-person) at Holistic Healers Community: https://holistichealerscommunity.setmore.com/bookFREE Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSupport the show

    28 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
    191
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Painting Your Path
  • Show Website
    Painting Your Path