Roam + Golightly: A Podcast For Creative Adventurers – Laura Jean
Consider Roam + Golightly your weekly pick-me-up filled with encouragement and insight to help you lead the adventurous, creative lifestyle you crave… even in the real world. Each week, Laura interviews explorers and artists to learn more about their approach to finding everyday inspiration and local adventure. No matter your location, no matter your experience, no matter your career, no matter your real world responsibilities… adventure is where your heart lies and creativity is beckoning. You in?
Bri Lamkin On "Being Your Own Kind Of Artist"
Dec 12, 2016
Show notes
Come hang out with me as I chat with Bri Lamkin, a photographer and singer songwriter turned collage artist who's smart and minimalist-vintage pieces are guaranteed to get your gears turning. Together we're talking about her creative beginnings, her process in composing unique stories through her art, what's inspiring her lately and how allowing herself to be her own type of artist has freed her inspiration.
Bri Lamkin On "Being Your Own Kind Of Artist"
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EACH COMMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OTHER CREATIVE ADVENTURERS (LIKE YOURSELF) TO FIND WHAT WE DO!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
Her start dabbling into creativity with photography and how she stumbled upon collage through a sketchbook/collagebook activity with friends
Sketchbook has a unique reflection for each artists
Bri's mother's background in film photography and how observing her make film portraits inspired her to start doing photo shoots with friends and eventually take classes
Knowing her strengths and weaknesses and how finding creative outlets that allow her to play with her strengths
Her process in creating collage, sometimes structured and intentionally thought out and other times completely swept away by pieces she finds
Searching for the perfect images in collage and the internal battle to compromise vs. not compromise
The resources Bri sources for creating her collages (listed below) and her love for hunting around estate sales for vintage magazines
Vintage color and design and how estate sales fuels her inspiration
Bri's desire to make people laugh and see the irony in her pieces
Her collage class and how being in a motivating place to share work and be prompted to create keeps her inspired and refreshed
Bri's other creative venture with singing and songwriting
Collaborating with her sisters on performing songs she's written
Her advice for anyone wishing to try a new art form: allow yourself to be your own artist
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Bri's Collage Book Issue 01 (sold out!)
Craigslist for Vintage Magazine: Better Homes & Gardens Magazine, Life Magazine, American Home Magazine
Liz & Jeff Frandsen On "Continuously Dreaming" - Local Hangout Session!
Dec 05, 2016
Show notes
Happy Monday! Meet Jeff & Liz Frandsen, who are what I have coined #creativecouplegoals. Both are multifaceted masters of their craft, from Liz's beautiful fashion brand Liz Riden and Jeff's gamut of creative ventures, including hand lettering, photography, design and more. These two support each other in life and in their creative businesses, and I just know you'll fall in love with them (and maybe their daughter Emme too). Not to mention, they also happen to be located right here in my town of Lancaster! Yep, that's right. Today, we're sharing the first episode of our local hang out sessions that we'll be scattering within this season... so come hang out with us and get your daily dose of inspiration from these two cool creatives I'm proud to call friends!
Liz & Jeff Frandsen On "Continuously Dreaming" - Local Hangout Session!
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EACH COMMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OTHER CREATIVE ADVENTURERS LIKE YOURSELF TO FIND WHAT WE DO!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
How Liz & Jeff met and their multifaceted backgrounds in creativity
Jeff's "Swiss Army Knife" approach to creativity and how he approaches sharing all that he does as a wedding photographer, hand letterer, app designer, web designer, business owner, professor and more
Liz's background in fashion and design and her desire to create beautiful, timeless and minimal leather goods that will stand the test of time in women's closets
Lessons learned after completing a 365 project and comparing this experience to creating freely and without a deadline
Collaborating together as a couple
The story behind creating the Liz Riden brand (hooray for long car rides!)
Jeff's healthy take on inspiration by only following 50-100 people on Instagram.. and how creating control over his feed has propelled his desire to create (versus playing the comparison game)
The creative strengths they see in each other
How their personalities, strengths and weaknesses balance each other in business
Their ever changing individual and collective goals for their creative businesses and family
Their local Lancaster hidden gems: Passenger Coffee, Central Market's Tea Bar, Chop Sushi, Pop Up Park
Minisode: Small Business Saturday, My Local Small Business Favorites & Catching Up!
Nov 23, 2016
Show notes
It's just you and baby on this one baby! Welcome to our first minisode of season two, where I'm chatting about the pledge I made with Fundera to shop small this Saturday, why it's so important to support our local shops, artists and stores and my Lancaster favorites. Plus, I'm sharing some fun news about what we're up to lately and things we're working on behind the scenes.
Minisode: Small Business Saturday, My Local Small Business Favorites & Catching Up!
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EACH COMMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OTHER CREATIVE ADVENTURERS (LIKE YOURSELF) TO FIND WHAT WE DO!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
Why I'm pledging with Fundera to shop small on Small Business Saturday
The reasons why shopping small is actually thinking big, and giving back in a big way too
My favorite local shops I'll be shopping at on Saturday (listed below with links!)
My special finds from the local stores I'll be supporting on Small Business Saturday... goodbye wallet!
What we're up to lately and some sneak peeks of what's going on behind the scenes
A call for help to find travel reward credit cards as Luke and I are about to splurge big time for our next summer adventure abroad!
This minisode was supported by Fundera, a small business loan provider who's sole mission is to get small business owners the capital they need to grow. It's businesses like this that we support here at Roam + Golightly, and we're honored to pledge to shop small with them!
Flynn Coleman On "Advocacy, Mindfulness & Creativity"
Nov 21, 2016
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Flynn Coleman is an inspiration. Where to even begin with the incredible impact she's made on the world? As an international human rights lawyer, social entrepreneur, mindfulness, innovation, and creativity teacher educator, author, TedX speaker and founder and CEO of an ethically driven shop, it's easy to say that Flynn's hellbent on inspiring and empowering the world with her incredible voice and mind. She's travelled the world, worked with the U.N., international corporations and human rights organizations around the world, and today's she's chatting with us all about her journey, her experiences in advocating for others so that people can share their stories in their own words, in their own way, and how we can tap into the "dance" of creativity through mindfulness and bringing our best to every moment. Are you ready for some next level inspiration?
Flynn Coleman On "Advocacy, Mindfulness & Creativity"
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EACH COMMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OTHER CREATIVE ADVENTURERS (LIKE YOURSELF) TO FIND WHAT WE DO!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Flynn's core belief that everyone has a story to tell and her mission to be an advocate so that people can share their experiences in their own words, in their own way
How Flynn's adventures and experiences around the world has helped her celebrate the diversity within our world and also realizing how our humanity is very much the same
How she remains positive about her outlook on the world when dealing with the world's toughest problems (and how Dumbledore inspires her perspective!)
"Travel for good" to positively impact communities and how to make sure that we are not traveling for voyeurism
Infusing principles in our day to day lives to get involved and make a difference on a local level
Flynn's social enterprise, Malena, it's origins and its mission to empower artisans in an international market by telling the stories behind the goods
Some of Flynn's favorite stories from working with individuals around the world and how involving ourselves in our local area can make a greater impact
Finding inspiration and creativity in the beauty in the ordinary and how tapping into the "dance" of creativity comes from what we bring to it
Un-training our ideas of how creativity "should" be and turning towards mindfulness to find inspiration
Flynn's favorite book selections (which she listed off of the top of her head!)
PRVNCL Magazine's Grace Taylor On "Drawing Inspiration From The Simple"
Nov 14, 2016
Show notes
Grace Taylor's creative journey started in the chaotic and crazy New York city, but her experiences studying in France inspired her to value the notion of rest and relaxation in her life. PRVNCL magazine is the extension of Grace's experiences admiring and curating the balance between work and rest, something I think we can all learn a thing or two from! Together, Grace and I chat about how we can infuse little, tiny things in order to achieve that French lifestyle of valuing rest, admiring the little things and drawing inspiration from the simple, beautiful moments we overlook far too often. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to discover a more restful approach to finding inspiration, Francophiles and every one who's curious about creative wellness.
PRVNCL Magazine's Grace Taylor On "Drawing Inspiration From The Simple"
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EACH COMMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OTHER CREATIVE ADVENTURERS LIKE YOURSELF TO FIND WHAT WE DO!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Grace's creative journey and how her study abroad experience in Paris completely changed her outlook on creativity and rest
How she was struck by the importance of rest in French culture and how she dug in deep to strive for the same work-life balance in her busy, chaotic, city-life
PRVNCL's beginnings online and deciding to step into the print industry
The other quarterly magazines that helped Grace determine how she wanted to share her issues to her audience
Building a following online and their response to the notion of balance between work and rest
How taking a beat can actually make us more creatively productive
Grace's definition of provincial living: "to live a balanced life style, to be inspired by the simple, to take time to rest and recharge, surrounding yourself with things that fill you up, taking time to notice the small, the details."
How we can live provincially in our day to day lives and, even more importantly, how resting our minds can actually spark creativity and inspiration more than pushing to find it
Not guilt tripping ourselves about resting because it makes our work more compelling and present
Volume 4's upcoming focus on "Le Cafe" and how cafe culture has been the hub for many creatives from around the world
Emily Jeffords On "Finding Peace & Loving The Process"
Nov 07, 2016
Show notes
As an abstract impression painter who’s work ranges from oils, watercolor and acrylics, Emily Jeffords is just one of those people who is deeply in touch with her creative process and completely understands why art is crucial to our lives. In addition to creating pieces that always nothing less than dreamy and downright soulful, Emily is also a mother of two and a creative entrepreneur who's passionate about enjoy the process of inspiration. Together Emily and I chat about why creating is so important in our lives, what keeps Emily in touch with her creativity and her tips and tricks for finding peace before diving head first into inspiration's welcoming arms. This episode is perfect for anyone who's on the verge of starting a creative project or needs a little extra push to stop and enjoy the actual steps of making and creating.
Emily Jeffords On "Finding Peace & Loving The Process"
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EACH COMMENT MAKES IT EASIER FOR OTHER CREATIVE ADVENTURERS (LIKE YOURSELF) TO FIND WHAT WE DO!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Allowing herself to have more creative freedom this year and how it's helped her become more inspired and in touch with herself
Creating Instagram Stories during her process of painting
Overcoming the need to create for sales... as opposed to creating for expression and joy and how painting for herself has welcomed a more well balanced approach to creating art
The story behind creating her series "Do It For The Process" and how enjoying and documenting the steps of creativity and connection re-inspired her own process
The dichotomy of making vs. selling and how vulnerable it can feel to share at the right moment, or as she puts it "putting your big girl pants on"
Her tips for anyone who is on the cusp of sharing their work effectively and lovingly
Completing a painting a day challenge and how it helped her journey in finding her ever-evolving aesthetic
How motherhood redirected and empowered her desire to be an artist
Childhood's knack for natural exploration and how we as adults should try our best to tap into that genius
Slowing down and finding peace in the creative process, investing the desire to find rest and calm before opening the doors of inspiration
Her tips for finding peace: playing music, enjoying her drive, sitting calmly for four minutes, lighting a candle and not fighting against the wild-ness life but carving out moments for control
Emily's thoughts on the connectedness of landscapes across the world and how amazing it is that humans are so fascinated with nature
Her magnetic inspiration towards landscape, abstraction, mixed media abstracts and show paintings
Why Emily feels compelled to create and why she considers herself to be a creator
Season Two Is Coming In Hot!
Nov 01, 2016
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What is it about the fall that gets us so excited to get outdoors and find some more adventure? Seriously. Well, with this newfound enthusiasm, I'm so excited to share that on November 7th we'll be launching season two of the podcast and a whole ton of fun content here on the blog to get you inspired creatively, to fuel your desire to get out into your local area and help you adventure your little hearts out!
First, the podcast! We're PUMPED about who's on deck. So, not only will we be featuring awesome guests from around the world you've come to expect, but we'll also be showcasing some fun, hangout sessions between myself and some of my favorite local artists and adventurers. Before recording our very first episode, I knew that I wanted to reach out into our new community here to pick the brains of some of my favorite makers, seekers and doers in my very own neck of the woods. We're embracing the fun, conversational side of interviewing and LOVING it. We've heard all of your guest suggestions and (I'm just going to come out and say it) I think we might have my favorite line up yet! Stay tuned... mark your calendars for November 7th and don't forget to subscribe right here, so you don't miss out on all the fun.
And lastly, the blog. Ohhhh boy. First, some background. When we launched the podcast for its first season, I knew that managing a blog AND a podcast (and all the craziness that comes with editing, recording, mixing, marketing, etc. and, oh yeah, maintaining a job) would be a lot to handle. So the blog definitely took the backseat on that one! But this time around, I'm even more pleased to share that the blog is definitely not taking a chill pill.
I'm filled the brim with excitement to share our newest blog series, also coming out the first week of November! It's got me giddy with delight and inspiration to explore-explore-explore and create-create-create. I'm prettttttty sure you'll feel the same way too. This series has had my wheels turning for far too long. I'll be honest, it sort of feels like I'm bursting at the seams until it's released. Get ready!
See you guys on MONDAY!
"Travel In Good Taste" With Aida Mollenkamp Of Salt & Wind
Aug 01, 2016
Show notes
In this episode of Roam + Golightly: A Podcast For Creative Adventurers, I have the absolute joy to chat with Aida Mollenkamp, the food expert and creator of Salt & Wind... who has literally the coolest job in the world. Aida travels around the world in search of delicious foods, so she understands the ins and outs of how to find the best of the best of what's around, no matter where you are. Together we talk about her tricks to "travel in good taste," her winding career path and enjoying "panda time."
"Travel In Good Taste" With Aida Mollenkamp Of Salt & Wind
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TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Aida's definition of her career: "traveling to find good things" and "traveling in good taste"
Her career ascension as a food expert to television host and world traveler while digging into adventure through culinary experiences... and the many bumps along the way
Striving to work as a food editor for Bon Appetite Magazine as a young person, her pie in the sky dream job growing up
Aida's multicultural family and the way food connects people together
Tasting the world and understanding varying culture through multicultural foods and how it can deepen our understanding of people and their traditions
Her tips and tricks for researching amazing restaurants and shops all around the world
Finding people cut from your own cloth to zero in on the specific places to visit
When determining what content to share, why it's important to create for yourself and your friends to connect with like-minded people
Her online obsessions
Using cooking to get inspired for an upcoming trip or fulfill a far off dream destination
"Cool Hunting" With Cathrine Khom Of Local Wolves
Jul 25, 2016
Show notes
In this episode of Roam + Golightly: A Podcast For Creative Adventurers, Cathrine Khom joins me for a chat about all things trendy, cool and inspiring. Cathrine is the Editor in Chief of Local Wolves, a monthly publication that hunts for the cool stuff in our lives. Because Cathrine is the cool hunter with her finger on the pulse of what's rad and wonderful, we talk a lot about her sources for finding inspiration online, the ins and outs of running her publication and taking ownership of learning our communities to find the good stuff that's around us.
"Cool Hunting" With Cathrine Khom Of Local Wolves
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TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Starting Local Wolves, a local magazine that started as a monthly music 'zine and its progress into the collaborative, artistic magazine it is today
Local Wolves name as a metaphor to hunt for the good stuff around your local area
How Cathrine tapped into her natural knack for researching local gems by documenting her adventures around her area
Creating a creative community through social media as a young publisher, where Cathrine sources her inspiration online and is able to discover the trends she wants to tap into in her publication
The creative arts as a means to find ourselves and cope
Opening collaboration to provide a monthly experience for readers to want to share their creations with the Local Wolves community
Patience in a world that pushes creatives to overshare their work
Exploring as the number one way to connect with your community and having an open mind to new and strange places in your area
Her advice to working creatives to continue to build their portfolio, even while they work... that all projects can be important elements in staying inspired
It today's minisode we're recapping our time in our FAVORITE city ever... Rome! Hear our tips for anyone traveling to the Eternal City, including our "old standby" favorites and our newest discoveries this time around.
Minisode: ROME!
TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:
Why we love this city exactly and see ourselves always returning to the Eternal City years from now
What it’s like to return to a magical place and location we love
Our desire to deepen our roots here by connecting with local Romans and some of Luke's contacts.
Ideas for solidifying a community abroad
OUR "OLD STANDBY" FAVORITES IN ROME:
Dar Poeta: Buffala Pizza, Lingua de Foco, Nutella calzone
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