Creative Spirit

Le’ema Kathleen Graham describes herself as a Visionary Dancing Priestess ordained to the Goddess. With a B.F.A. in Dance and Theatre and M.F.A. work in World Dance, she has choreographed more than 100 dances to Divine Mother. Her sacred dances have been performed throughout the United States and Canada as well as temples in Egypt,  jungles in Costa Rica, art galleries in Bali, and castles in Ireland. Le’ema is the author of Dancing the Inner Serpent, an Amazon best-selling book, and she has been published in numerous anthologies and magazines. She has also produced a highly celebrated women’s yoga DVD.   As a spiritual teacher, she has taught thousands of women in workshops, classes, online courses, and retreats, and been featured on television and radio. Her work has been presented in prestigious venues including the Royal Ontario Museum, York University, the Harmony Festival, the New Life Expo, the Prophets Conference, the Spiral Dance, and more. In this intriguing interview, you'll find out how dancing c

Memoirist Peter Gibb has a lot to work with, having been employed with the U.S. Foreign Service; as a high school English and art teacher; in the military with USAF; as a foreign language teacher (English, Spanish, and German); as executive director of a nonprofit community center in San Francisco; and more. Now Peter has written children’s books, and then two novels, before discovering the delights of personal nonfiction. His memoir, King of Doubt, was released this year, and Peter now teaches “Memoir and Mindfulness” in various venues. Find out why in this fascinating interview!

JP Kim is a certified intentional creativity coach, teacher, and artist committed to the pursuit of understanding consciousness. She also curates her studio and gallery space with works that speak to the quantum influence our intentions can have on reality. JP loves to teach those seeking to be free of stories and limiting beliefs, helping all generations reach for and grasp their highest potential. Learn ways you can, too, in this interesting interview!  

Back for the second time on Creative Spirit, Shiloh Sophia is a visionary artist, author, and teacher as well as a revolutionary entrepreneur and publisher. A founder and leader in the Intentional Creativity movement, Shiloh champions the importance of self-expression for every person and lives her philosophy that all art forms are tools for individual, social, and spiritual transformation. In addition to owning a gallery featuring her original paintings, Shiloh has published many books—including her newest one, Tea With the Midnight Muse—as well as creativity journals, cards, and other offerings. Find out why so many Creative Spirit guests have mentioned Shiloh as being a source of inspiration for them in this, yes, inspiring interview!

In her writing, coaching, and speaking, Melanie DewBerry brings the wisdom and teachings of her Native American elders to others. Melanie’s heritage of both African American and Native American instills in her a stance of perseverance and the desire to live life purposefully. She is a veteran coach of more than 18 years; for 10 of those she was the senior lead trainer for the largest coaching school in the world, the Coaches Training Institute. Melanie is also an international speaker and has given TEDx talks in Austria and Vancouver. She uses the power of spirituality, language, words, and naming to remind us all how we belong to one another ... find out how she works with inspiration in this wonderful interview!

Tina Greene, RScP, is a life coach, inspirational speaker, and certified Intentional Creativity™ teacher. After 25 years as a health-care business lawyer, she had the opportunity to transform her life in 2011 when a head injury sustained in a car accident turned her world inside out and upside down. Since then, Tina has dedicated herself to helping others unlock their heart’s wisdom and find their own voice. Find out where Tina gets her inspiration in this inspiring interview!

Anna Yang has journeyed from illness to health, conventional nursing to holistic nursing, in more than 25 years of study, travel, and practice. She is passionate about creating well-being in body-mind-heart and spirit, especially for women who are on the verge of a new direction in life. She holds a master's degree in women’s spirituality, is a Certified Holistic Nurse, wellness coach,  flower essence practitioner, and labyrinth facilitator. In the past two years she has added Picture This Intuitive Drawings to her work with women, giving them deeper insights into their current life situation. Find out more in this inspiring interview!

Working with art collectors, students, and corporate clients, artist and teacher Kerry Lee's work inspires people to learn how intention can enhance their intuition, their gifts, and their wisdom. Back for the second time on Creative Spirit, Kerry will share how she takes students on a whimsical journey through intention, art, and color where they can celebrate who they are—then literally hang their accomplishment on the wall!

In the late '80s, Colleen Mauro founded Intuition: A Magazine for the Higher Potential of the Mind to introduce readers to the emerging field of intuition development. Intuition was published until the year 2000. In her new book, Spiritual Telepathy: Ancient Teachings to Access the Wisdom of Your Soul, Colleen introduces readers to a more advanced type of spiritual perception called spiritual telepathy. You will not want to miss what Colleen has to say about creativity and intuition in this fascinating interview!

No stranger to Unity Online Radio (she's the host of The Soul-Directed Life), Janet Conner is an author, soul-community creator, poet, and spiritual field guide. She stumbled upon a divine voice by slipping into the theta brain wave state while writing and has dedicated herself to exploring and sharing what it means to live at the vibrant intersection of the visible and the invisible. She has much to say about how creativity and intuition can help people to discover their soul!

Trish O'Malley is an intentional creativity guide, visual artist, aromatherapist, and mentor in energetics who lives in Sebastopol, California. She helps people to explore their inner territory by cocreating sacred containers in which they can listen to their voice within. Using intention, shamanic journey, journal inquiry, and vast amounts of courage, her students find their own language of expression. Find out more in this fascinating interview with Trish!

Back for the third time on Creative Spirit, Phil Cousineau is an award-winning writer and filmmaker, teacher and editor, lecturer and travel leader, storyteller and PBS host (Global Spirit). Phil's fascination with the art, literature, and history of culture has taken him on a worldwide search for what the ancients called the “soul of the world.” With more than 30 books and 15 scriptwriting credits to his name, the “omnipresent influence of myth in modern life” is a thread that runs through all of his work. His wide range of references and experiences make Phil the perfect person to conclude our monthlong look at beauty. Listen in, and you'll agree!

J. Ruth Gendler writes that she is interested in living in a world where people are more compassionate, creative, and lively. Ruth is an artist and the author of three books: the longtime best-seller The Book of Qualities, the anthology Changing Light, and the award-winning Notes on the Need for Beauty. So, given the latter title, you might say she literally wrote the book on beauty! Prepare to be inspired and to stretch your notions of beauty in this fascinating interview.

As a transformative coach and brand consultant with a background in creativity, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, Elka Vera—back for a return visit on Creative Spirit—is an artist who believes business is an art, communication is an art, and transforming consciousness is an art. She says: “As an artist, I seek to channel divine energy toward the creation of some good. That good may be a positive change in a client’s life, an elegant articulation, the success of an enterprise, or an actual work of what we commonly call 'art.'” Learn more about her perspectives on beauty in this thought-provoking interview!

Back for the second time on Creative Spirit, Julie Daley is a teacher, coach, writer, and creativity expert whose passions are women's leadership and embodiment of the sacred feminine. Her work as a coach and teacher has varied with the setting; Julie works with corporations, nonprofits, and individuals. She teaches Creativity and Leadership at Stanford University Continuing Studies; and her latest project is R I S E, a course that will focus on finding our capacity to RISE into our true selves and the work we are here to do in the world at this time. Find out how Julie holds the importance of beauty in this inspiring interview! 

Back for the second time on Creative Spirit, Katy Atchison describes herself as an idea machine, a creative motivator, a visual designer and illustrator, and a mighty leader and art director for the art collective, SF Etsy. Her passion comes from teaching people how to find their creative spirit during one of her classes (among other things, she teaches jewelry and soap-making classes, both of which make marvelous gifts!). She also helps communities of artists connect and inspire each other. Find out what she has to say about creativity and gift-giving, and get prepared to be inspired yourself!

Pat Wiederspan Jones knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist. After detours in art education and advertising, Pat now facilitates the self-expression of adults through journaling, collage, mandala-making, and mixed media. She has a small studio in Kearney, Nebraska, where she works on her own art as well as sharing her knowledge and insights with others. Find out how she sees the relationship between creativity and gift-giving in this inspiring interview!  

When it comes to celebration, Sherry Richert Belul has a simple philosophy: make moments into gifts. Life is extraordinary and fleeting; it is important to be present to the people we love and give presents that are all about the moments we share with them. As the founder of Simply Celebrate, Sherry helps people appreciate who they are and the people they love through customized tribute books and other one-of-a-kind imaginative and impactful gifts, life coaching, and inspirational books/articles. Find out more in this inspiring interview!

Carol Lorraine describes herself as an artist/designer, creativity mentor, colorist, Joyful Spirit coach, and speaker. She is celebrating 30 years in her business, Alive With Creating. She lives her soul’s purpose of inspiring beauty and creativity in others by expressing her own joy. Learn how she expresses her passion for life and gratitude in many ways in this exhilarating interview!

Pam Matchie has more than 35 years' experience in business with Fortune 500 and 100 companies. She incorporates a "whole human" focus in her consulting and training sessions. Her passion is community, connection, and creation. As an artist of many mediums, Pam is a legacy writer, capturing genealogy stories and setting them in a historical context. She recently expanded her art forms by becoming a stand-up comic. Find out how Pam weaves gratitude into these different areas of interest in this fascinating interview!