Painting Your Path

Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

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. What It Really Takes to Reclaim Your Voice (Even When It’s Hard)

    4월 17일

    What It Really Takes to Reclaim Your Voice (Even When It’s Hard)

    In this episode, I’m doing something a little uncomfortable… I’m speaking anyway. Lately, my spasmodic dysphonia has been giving me trouble and I also can’t let it get me down… If you’ve ever felt like you needed to “fix” something about yourself before you could fully show up: your voice, your confidence, your clarity, this conversation is for you. Today also happens to be World Voice Day, and I’m sharing more about my personal journey with spasmodic dysphonia… including a recent step I’ve taken that honestly feels both exciting and scary. But this episode isn’t just about my voice. It’s about: What happens when your identity shifts in ways you didn’t chooseThe connection between healing, creativity, and self-expressionAnd what it actually looks like to reclaim your voice on your termsI also share a story from a recent client inside The Art of Becoming, and what it took for her to finally prioritize herself. Because whether it’s your literal voice… or your inner voice, life doesn’t come back by waiting. Tune in here Connect with Clarissa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardMay 11th FREE Activate Your Creative Voice Masterclass: Email ACTIVATE to clarissa@clarissastudio.com and I’ll get you registered!SAVE THE DATE: June 6th ALTA Arts Fair at The Fraternal Order of Eagles #719, 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001Support the show

    18분
  2. Finding Home, Healing, and Resistance in Altadena with Courage Escamilla

    4월 9일

    Finding Home, Healing, and Resistance in Altadena with Courage Escamilla

    In this episode of Painting Your Path™ I sit down with Courage: actor, activist, and community organizer to explore what it means to find home, rebuild after devastation, and keep showing up for your community. Courage shares how an unexpected Facebook ad, a cross-town bus ride, and a deep sense of grief led them from downtown LA to Altadena, where they discovered the kind of small-town community they didn’t know they were missing. They open up about living through the Eaton Fire, why their home’s survival felt like a miracle, and how that moment propelled them into intense community organizing in the fire’s aftermath. You’ll hear about the heart behind projects like the Altadena Community Recovery Calendar, support networks for fire survivors, and why Courage chose “resistance” as their word of the year. Tune in here (via YouTube) Connect with Courage:  Courage’s Altadena Central Info Hub: couragetheactor.com/altadenaAltadena Community Recovery Calendar: altadenacalendar.org 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/visionboardSAVE THE DATE: June 6th ALTA Arts Fair at The Fraternal Order of Eagles #719, 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001Support the show

    45분
  3. Healing After Disaster with Art Therapist & Project HOPE Leader Nadia Paredes

    3월 21일

    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

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

    3월 13일

    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

    14분
  5. Rebuilding Body, Home & Community After the Eaton Fire with Kelly Etter

    3월 5일

    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

    41분
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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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