Chef Robb is an experienced chef and educator who is passionate about cooking and teaching others how to cook healthy food. He is currently working on the Aortic Kitchen project, where he teaches members of the Aortic Hope organization how to cook healthy meals. He is also digitizing his collection of recipes and considering publishing a cookbook. Chef Robb finds inspiration in cookbooks, grocery stores, and antique stores, and enjoys experimenting with different ingredients and flavors. He is motivated by his love for cooking and the joy it brings to others. In this conversation, Chef Robb and Shana discuss the history of cookbooks and the joy of cooking. They explore the importance of preserving old recipes and the value of handwritten notes in cookbooks. Chef Robb shares his experience as a chef and offers advice for aspiring culinary artists. They also touch on the challenges of the culinary industry and the importance of passion and discipline. The conversation concludes with a reminder to live in the present and enjoy life's pleasures.

Yinka Ladeinde is a talented voice actor and audiobook narrator. She has worked with major corporations and publishers, and her career has taken off. Yinka's studio is a triple-walled isolation booth that provides excellent sound quality. She prefers recording alone and finds directed sessions to be anxiety-inducing. Currently, she is working on multiple audiobook projects while also doing short-form voiceover work. Yinka is dedicated to delivering high-quality recordings and constantly improving her craft. The conversation revolves around the challenges and experiences of being a voiceover artist, including the struggle to find work-life balance, the length and intensity of audiobook sessions, the importance of mentors, dealing with critiques and opinions, and finding time for personal interests.

Maddie Baird, a 13-year-old artist, discusses her passion for creating art and writing. She shares her experience with different art mediums, including writing and 3D printing. Maddie talks about her current focus on writing two novel series, one about romance and the other about twins in different dimensions. She also discusses her creative environment, mentors, and the importance of validation from oneself rather than others. Maddie recommends two books she loves, 'She Gets the Girl Up' and 'Her Royal Highness.' She also mentions her Instagram account for her 3D prints.

In this conversation, Shana Pennington-Baird interviews Rob Witmer, a musician and sound designer, about his work and creative process. They discuss Rob's experience playing various instruments, composing music, and working in theater. They also touch on topics such as creating a studio space, the challenges of recording certain instruments, and the importance of editing and self-critique in the creative process. Rob shares advice for young artists and the value of working with mentors and collaborating with other artists. They also briefly discuss the role of websites and online presence in the arts.

In this episode, the host, Shana, introduces herself and talks about her background as a voice actor and theater performer. She shares her experience of building a booth for voice acting and doing animation work. Shana also mentions her love for corporate voiceover work and her passion for audiobook narration. She discusses her journey as an aortic dissection survivor and her solo show called 'Broken Wide Open' that she performed in Ireland. Overall, this episode provides an overview of Shana's career and interests.

The conversation covers Shana's experience creating and performing a one-person show, her journey to Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and the challenges and successes she encountered along the way. Shana is a full-time artist who also teaches and coaches. Her day typically starts with taking her daughter to school and then she spends her time auditioning, working on music, coaching sessions, and teaching classes. She also does voiceover work and vocal health sessions. Shana's day is busy and varied, but she enjoys the combination of teaching and pursuing her art.

In this part of the conversation, Shana discusses her experience with theater and coping with negative reviews. She mentions a theater show called Pippin that she adores and how she took theater classes in high school. Shana also talks about the importance of seeking permission and validation from others and how it can open doors for opportunities. She shares her mixed coping strategies for dealing with negative feedback and the importance of getting feedback from the right people. This conversation explores the importance of creativity and the motivation behind pursuing artistic endeavors.

The speaker emphasizes the personal fulfillment and constant desire for improvement that drives her creative process. She discusses the value of having multiple projects and finding inspiration in different mediums. The conversation also touches on the challenges of staying motivated and sane while pursuing creative passions.

Welcome to Go To Your Room and Make Stuff. The podcast about making art, any kind of art, all by ourselves in a room or studio or with headphones. No one is telling us when, where or how... or any combination of those things. This is a podcast for solo artistic adventures and those who are doing it and those who want to try it.

This trailer introduces you to Shana Pennington-Baird, the host, her first guest Rob Witmer (composer, sound designer) and her second guest, Maddie Baird (writer).

Episodes will release every two weeks on Wednesdays!