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Receipts, Reinvention & Finding Your Joy with Ryan LaLonde

2026-11-0301:36:19

Send us Fan Mail Ryan LaLonde came to the pond for birthday bubbles and brought stories about family secrets, drag, and a basement full of leather daddies. Naturally, I had questions. The Alameda artist and school board member joins me to talk ADHD, perfectionism, genealogy, and why good leadership includes preparing someone else to take your place. He also shares his experiences working in the district attorney’s office and the importance he places on transparency. Then we get personal: 30 y...

Building Creative Access with Brandi Moore

2026-10-2701:39:33

Send us Fan Mail Siobhan talks with Brandi Moore about her journey in the creative industry, what she learned after ten years as an agent, and why trust and reputation matter. Brandi shares her vision for Creative Access, a community where creatives can connect, exchange resources, and find opportunities. They also get real about business ownership, boundaries, burnout, and making the shift from surviving to thriving. Find more about Brandi and join Creative Access at: https://brandimooreagen...

Do It, See What Happens: Mimi’s Approach

2026-10-2001:08:29

Send us Fan Mail Mimi’s philosophy is simple: “Do it, see what happens.” It’s taken her from selling her family’s produce as a kid to working in biotech, teaching Pilates, trying stand-up, and launching her own consulting business. This week in the pond, we talk about the experiences behind that confidence: strict parents, learning to read a room, earning an MBA while pregnant, and finding something fun to do after a layoff. We also get honest about motherhood, chronic pain, protecting your e...

Your Life Is the Art with J.D. Boychuk

2026-10-1401:15:55

Send us Fan Mail Who gets to decide whether you’re a “real” artist? J.D. Boychuk joins Siobhan to talk about rejection, public art, pricing your work, and building a creative life that pays some bills and still feels like yours. From Metro Detroit to Shanghai and conversations with monks in Laos, his story is full of unexpected turns, and people who opened doors because he showed up and followed through. They dig into imposter syndrome, the business lessons art school left out, and why helpin...

Art of Critical Care with Ricardo Dukes

2026-09-2201:41:03

Send us Fan Mail Nurse educator and grant writer Ricardo Dukes joins Siobhan for a conversation about the gap between knowing the textbook and knowing how to care for a person. They talk about patient advocacy, chronic pain, the mind-body connection, training future nurses, supporting nonprofits through grant writing, and making space for self-care. If you’ve ever felt unheard in a medical setting, this one will hit close to home. Support the show Thanks for hanging in the pond, my ducks 🐤 Wh...

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