Deep Conversations Podcast

To connect with Sarah, visithttps://sarahandreas.com/https://www.facebook.com/SarahAndreasArtisthttps://www.instagram.com/andreassarah/Sarah Andreas, residing in the scenic heart of Ohio, holds more than just an affinity for colors and textures. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, she has delved deep into the realms of individual experiences, particularly how one develops leadership skills encompassing the mind, body, and soul. Her academic pursuits kindled a passion for understanding the nuanced dance between leadership development and creative, mindful practices.A graduate of the Malian Art Institute Master's program, Sarah embarked on a quest to grasp the nonverbal language of art and its profound ties to self-leadership. Throughout her life, she felt a magnetic pull towards the vibrant world of colors and intricate textures. But it was her realization of art's ability to express ideas too vast or emotionally charged for mere words that truly inspired her. Today, Sarah employs her artistic endeavors to communicate themes of transformation, endless possibilities, and the sheer courage it takes to lead oneself.

*photo credit Gerado Gonzalez,  @boardsofvermillion on IG

To connect with Audra, visitAudramandelart.comFacebook @audramandelartist Instagram @audramandel Audra Mandel a self taught artist was born in Janesville, Wisconsin.  She cultivated her love for drawing, and began developing her own style and skills at the age of 10.  Through her teenage years she continued her focus on art, working with various mediums such as colored pencils, pastels, acrylic and oil paints.  After 30 years of life's adventures, and a move to Oklahoma in 2021, she returned to the paint brush and easel to finally pursue her dream of painting full-time. She considers herself to be extremely lucky to be a full-time artist, who loves finding inspiration for her work in nature and in her every day life.  She feels painting in the realist style, while capturing the play of light, along with her love of detail helps to draw the viewer into her work.  After exhibiting her work for the first time in 2023, she is excited to have the privilege of working with Royce Myers Gallery of Tulsa.  She is also a member of Oil Painters of America (OPA), Portrait Society of America and the Tulsa Artists' Coalition (TAC).Audra lives and paints in the Tulsa area, with her partner David and their dog Roxanne.

To learn more about Josh and his work, visithttps://joshstoutart.comABOUT JOSHTake away the sun, so I may rove the ocean despite light.Let go the hand, so sightless fog drifts in between reflections of ourselves.Give me a lifetime to forget the language of my birth,so only wind screams out my lungs when I'm aflame.We were born to create.I will not betray my instinct.I will dig my voice out from beneath the stone.Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Husband, Son, Brother, Uncle, Father of Five talented children. Questioning everything in a relentless quest for harmony.Finding the path. Living life everyday, following my natural instincts.Growing wise.Experimenting at the boundaries of what the mind can create.The first time in my life a brush from my hand hits a canvas was an explosion of emotions that I’m still trying to figure out in my own mind as it creates images of a people and a planet. Art, my outlet has become my voice. The filtration between the brain and the hand. A direct influence of every experience in my life combined towards a single subject. Born an artist. My entire life has lead to being an artist. Creating, exploring and experiencing life and how it affects one’s outlook on the world. Ultimately how all these views are transferred through a medium.Compositions arranged straight from the most powerful tool on Earth, the mind. Paintings are sculpted at a journeyman's pace by the use of oil and pallet knife. Bronze sculptures crafted exclusively by hand, where a thought can become completely encompassed.

To connect with Liz, visitAbout “ALONG THE CIMARRON” @ THE STUDIO, TULSA https://www.lizdueck.com/eventsAbout her Mindful Painting Workshop at The Studio on April 27th from 3:00 to 4:00 pmhttps://www.lizdueck.com/shop/mindful-painting-workshophttps://www.lizdueck.com/https://www.instagram.com/lizdueckart/Liz Dueck is a Nature Artist, Art Educator, Trail Guide, and the co-curator of “Along the Cimarron”. She primarily works in oil painting, charcoal and natural materials. Her creative practices are all based on exploration and connection. Along with displaying her work in galleries and curating exhibitions, she regularly leads Art Hikes in the Tulsa and Sand Springs area. Dueck’s passion lies in interchangeably connecting art, nature and people together.Dueck graduated with a BFA in Studio Art, a Teaching Certification in Art and a minor in Art History from Oklahoma State University in 2017. She worked for OSU's Art Department in her time there as a student as well as upon graduation as the Education Coordinator of the Prairie Arts Center. She now teaches art at the Tulsa Boys’ Home, volunteers as a Trail Guide at the Keystone Ancient Forest leading monthly Art Hikes and resides in the forests of Sand Springs, Oklahoma. 

To connect with Eva:IG: @MsEvaPaynewww.flowliferetreat.com www.evapayne.com

To connect with Stephanie:https://stephanieradotaormina.comhttps://havesomefuntoday.comhttps://www.instagram.com/stephanieradotaormina/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieradotaormina/https://www.facebook.com/stephanieradotaorminadesignStephanie Rado Taormina is a fine artist who currently lives between New York City and the small town of Wyomissing, PA. Born in 1965 in Norristown, PA; a suburb of Philadelphia; Stephanie was always a gifted artist starting from her early years as a child throughout her academic pursuits from high school to college. She practiced making art & learning new techniques as something she simply loved to do; when other teenagers were out with their friends, Steph would take night classes at the local art institute with people her grandparents age learning how to paint with oils & water colors from local acclaimed artists.Stephanie attended Penn State University where she earned a degree in Communications and later went on to get an additional degree in Fashion Design from Parsons School of Design in NYC in 1990.Over the past 30 years Stephanie has created several successful art & design related businesses; Rado Ltd was her Bedding & Loungewear Collection in which she sold products to high end stores across the country in the early 90’s. Next was her Interior Design & Art Consulting business she started in the early 2000’s that lasted through to 2014; when she switched gears and founded a lifestyle brand called Have Some Fun Today, which is a high-end graphic fashion brand worn by the likes of Halle Berry, Mila Kunis and other top celebrities. In 2023 Stephanie decided to move to NYC part time where she lives half the month. She travels between NYC & PA each month to gather inspiration and then back to PA where she has room to make her art.While her work is mainly abstract, she is open to exploring new methods constantly and likes to challenge her abilities by trying new things as an artist.

Casii's current singlehttps://hypeddit.com/odbnlmwww.casiistephan.comwww.facebook.com/casiistephanwww.youtube.com/casiistephanhttps://spoti.fi/2IMTLv9https://www.tiktok.com/@casiistephanwww.instagram.com/casiistephan https://twitter.com/CasiiStephanCasii Stephan is a MN born, indie-pop meets soul-rock  singer-songwriter now based in Tulsa, OK. Casii’s “gorgeously emotive voice inspires comparisons to alt-pop artists like Florence Welch and Fiona Apple with a writing style reminiscent of Carole King” (NPR). Stephan’s voice is fierce and fearless, but this was not always the case. She grew up shy and afraid of her voice until she started writing songs on the family piano when she was 16. Casii moved to Tulsa in 2014 with the intent to give up her pursuit of a music career, however with a little encouragement from a friend, she continued songwriting and started releasing music in 2016. Since then, she has received national songwriting awards, toured regionally, performed official SXSW and Folk Alliance showcases, performed at the virtual Sundance Film Festival, and has been profiled on platforms such as Billboard, NPR, and American Songwriter. Casii writes her songs honestly, from the depths of her emotions, with lyrics that pushback on negative societal norms like sexism, ageism and “playing nice” as a woman.  She uses writing to deconstruct her own beliefs with an underlying hope that things can change, inviting listeners on their own journey. In October, Casii signed with TRO Essex music publishing, joining the talented folk writers such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, and iconic rock bands like The Who, Black Sabbath, and Pink Floyd. Casii recently traveled to Muscle Shoals, AL to record with producer, Ben Tanner (Alabama Shakes, St. Paul and the Broken Bones). The concept EP, “Relationship Status” takes the listener on the emotional journey of going from one relationship status to another and finally landing on the realization that these statuses do not define you. This will be released spring/summer 2024. 

To connect with Magdalena, visithttps://magdalenasabatino.comhttps://www.instagram.com/magdalena.sabatino/A link to my book,  Hardship and Bliss: Reflections for Mothers Who Seek ConnectionMagdalena Sabatino is an artist, holistic counselor and creative guide. Aftermany years of searching, she has finally arrived at the sweet spot, wheretwo of her biggest passions for creativity and healing meet, unite, andconstantly enrich each other.As a young woman, she had an insatiable thirst for understanding why weare the way we are, which propelled her onto an educational journey inhuman psychology and personal growth. It started in Warsaw, Poland,where she entered her Master’s degree in Psychology and ended inNewport, Rhode Island, where she earned her Master’s degree in HolisticCounseling from Salve Regina University.As an artist, she follows her intuitive urges and tries to focus more on thecreative experience rather than the final product. Her art practice is alsoher meditative and spiritual practice, during which she attempts to connectto something bigger than herself. As she lets go of control, takes risks oncanvas, and trusts the creative process, her pieces emerge into what theywish to become. Usually, into whimsical, colorful, intuitive, and abstractimages inspired by nature and feminine energy.As a counselor, she guides her clients back to their holistic wellness. Shehelps them understand that they are multidimensional beings with layers ofphysical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects to themselves. Thefoundation of her work is healing the wounded inner child and assisting herclients in recognizing how this wounding affected their lives. She believesthat wholeness is not cutting off a portion of one’s being, but it is theintegration of all aspects of oneself, even the broken, imperfect ones, thatcreates a true, whole human being.It is her absolute pleasure to gather people together for transformativeexperiences. She enjoys creating workshops and retreats during whichparticipants have a chance to reconnect with their creativity and heal theirwounded parts along the way. She is in the process of creating her firstonline course “Emotional processing through art journaling”.

Hidden Display can be found on Instagram @hiddenx_display and Bandcamp/soundcloud/mixcloud @hiddendisplayI’m  HiddenDisplay, a lady DJ from Tulsa, Ok. I’m here to share some good energy with the crowd and make sure that everyone hears something they can dance to and relate to. I enjoy all genres but Alternative R&B/Rap, House and Dance may be my favorite (that may change tomorrow). I like for people to leave with a sense of “I felt seen” or “I was able to get lost”- Either way, the moment was a joy and that’s enough for me.

*Photo credit Laura WebsterTo connect with Branjae, visithttps://www.branjaemusic.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BranjaeMusic/https://www.instagram.com/branjaemusic/https://www.youtube.com/user/branjaeBranjae is the personification of Black American Music. She is an artist, activist, dancer, singer, and actress. She asks “why not” through her music, challenging listeners to embrace their authentic selves.  Her lyrical depth, energetic theatrical performances, and out of the box genre fluidity are as unique as the personas she embodies.  Having previously performed at the legendary Apollo Theater,  BOK Center,  Cain’s Ballroom and more, Branjae’s fearless and energetic showcase, encourages elevated consciousness by connecting with her audiences for the soul purpose of creating unity and harmony. Born in the city of Motown and rooted in the city of The Gap Band, artist Branjae has established herself as a full-bodied, entertainer; singing, dancing, and acting her way into the hearts of audiences across the globe. Her voice has been likened to artists like Lauryn Hill, India Arie and Nina Simone; while her stage presence is influenced by Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, and Freddie Mercury. PREVIOUS SUPPORT INCLUDES LIZZO, THUNDERCAT, TANK AND THE BANGAS, BRIAN MCKNIGHT, THE YING YANG TWINS, FISHBONE, OHIO PLAYERS, RC AND THE GRITS, AND THE LATE WAYMAN TISDALEAccolades Include:WINNER - BEST FEMALE ARTISTBLACK WALL STREET MUSIC AWARDS3X WINNER - BEST FEMALE ARTIST, ARTIST OF THE YEAR,  RECORD OF THE YEARTULSA VYBEZ AWARDSWINNER - JIMMY LAFAVE SONG WRITING CONTESTNOMINEE - BEST MUSIC VIDEOINDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS5X NOMINEE - TULSA MUSIC AWARDSHer short film projects “Street Light” & “Free Facts” have gained International recognition including exclusive features for Billboard Magazine & AfroPunk; and screenings in TORONTO, MANCHESTER, PARIS, LONDON, AMSTERDAM, BERLIN, SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES AND AUSTIN