Conversations about creativity, and the resilience it takes to keep going no matter what life throws at ya!
Welcome to Made to Make. Here you’ll find honest conversations with artists, musicians, songwriters, photographers, producers, and makers of all kinds as they share their creative process, personal challenges, and what keeps them creating through uncertainty, doubt, and change.
This isn’t about hacks, overnight success, or perfect routines. It’s about the real work of living a creative life—the setbacks, breakthroughs, persistence, and the deeply human pull to make things.
If you’re a creative navigating the long road, questioning your path, or looking for meaningful conversations about art and life, you’re in the right place.
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In this heartfelt episode of Made to Make, host Shannon Grissom sits down with California-based artist Deb Pepin for a soulful conversation about creativity, intuition, and the quiet power of making art. ✨
A self-taught painter, Deb shares how her artistic journey unfolded organically—from childhood doodles to plein air landscapes—and how a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis became the turning point that led her to pursue art full-time as a healing practice.
We talk about:
🎨 The magic of plein air painting and learning to truly see light and color
🖊️ Why simple doodling is her daily meditation
🌿 How creativity keeps her deeply connected to nature
💛 Moving through creative blocks with practice and perseverance
At its heart, this episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and notice the beauty already around you. Creativity isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence, curiosity, and the courage to keep going.
Listen in and rediscover the magic in the everyday. 🌿✨
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No matter how long it's been since you were creative, if you treat it like a garden and water it, it will flourish. Check out this inspiring short featuring Juliet Blackwell on the Made to Make Podcast.
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🎨 What does it really take to build a creative life?
In the latest Made to Make episode, host Shannon Grissom talks with painter JoAnne Perez Robinson about the real-world journey of becoming an artist.
They get real about art shows, self-doubt, experimentation with oils and acrylics, and the courage it takes to keep showing up. A powerful reminder that creativity isn’t just talent—it’s discipline, curiosity, and trust.
✨ Perfect for artists, creatives, and anyone on the brave path of making what they were made to make.
🎧 Listen now.
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Today I’m releasing the final episode under the name Painterly Life. Creativity meets resilience in this inspiring Painterly Life Podcast episode as glass artist Caroline Masters shares how experimentation, community, and the healing power of art have shaped her creative journey.
Moving forward, this podcast will continue as Made to Make.
From the very beginning, this show was never just about painting. It’s always been about creativity in all its forms—and the people who keep going despite the challenges life brings.
The name Painterly Life held meaning for me, but over time, I realized it didn’t fully reflect the breadth of voices and stories being shared here. Made to Make does.
Same heart. Same conversations.
Just a name that finally fits.
Because we are all Made to Make.
🎙 Thank you for being here!
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Host Shannon Grissom sits down with artist and author Juliet Blackwell—a true Renaissance woman whose creativity spans art, writing, anthropology, and the paranormal. From childhood imagination to gardening as meditation, they explore how creativity lives in everyday moments, how to move through creative blocks, and why the process matters more than the outcome.
Perfect for anyone craving creative inspiration!
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🎨 New Painterly Life Episode 🎨
I’m joined by award-winning artist Trowzers Akimbo to talk about his creative journey—from Venice Beach roots to a career spanning TV, advertising, and fine art. We dive into bold color, artistic discipline, and what it takes to sustain a lifelong creative practice.
🎧 A must-listen for artists and art lovers.
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I created the Painterly Life Podcast to share the uplifting stories and inspiring work of fellow creatives. I love that Riverside AI made a wee synopsis of the podcast for 2025, and that it focused on laughter. Here's to more smiles in 2026. 🙂#laughterisgoodforthesoul
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In this enlightening episode of The Painterly Life Podcast, Shannon Grissom sits down with writer and retreat facilitator Christine Jurisich for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, spirituality, and the courage to truly listen to ourselves.
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Designer and creative thinker Paul Overton joins Shannon to talk about sustainable interiors, his TGIF method (Thrifted, Gifted, Invented, Found), and the balance between inspiration and technical skill. He shares honest insights on client relationships, embracing creative slow seasons, and finding fresh ideas in nature. An inspiring listen for anyone craving more meaning in their creative life. PS~ Ya gotta check out his lamps :)
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Show up. Ask Questions. Listen! Inspiring short from the Painterly Life Podcast. Sam Lesante Jr on what he would say to someone starting out...
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