This week, we celebrate the final episode of our first season with silversmith and master jewelry maker Mandi Wirtanen. Mandi talks about how she discovered her love of jewelry making at a young age and her determination to hone her skills.

Take a listen and enjoy the conversation with Mandi.

mandalynnjewelrydesigns.com

The Creatives Talks Podcast will take a short break and return in early July 2024 with more artists, actors, writers, and others in the Reno Arts Community.

The music is Chi Town Funk by Mr Smith.

This week, we sat down with Holly Galbo Bopp, the owner of Habitat Inspired.

We discussed the importance of creating personal space to reflect who you are and much more.

Take a listen and enjoy the conversation with Holly.

www.habitatinspired.com

The music is Chi Town Funk by Mr Smith.

This week, we sat down with Rosine Bena, the Founder and Artistic Director of Sierra Nevada Ballet.

We talked about her career in ballet and the new facilities for the Sierra Nevada Ballet.

Take a listen and enjoy the conversation with Rosine.

sierranevadaballet.org

The music is Chi Town Funk by Mr Smith.

This week, we talked to Janet Lazarus about theatre, the Sierra School of Performing Arts' new facility, and much more. So take a moment and join us for this week's Creatives Talk Podcast.

Janet Lazarus is one of the founders of the Sierra School of Performing Arts. She has been guiding SSPA and creating great theater for us since 2005.

The music is Chi Town Funk by Mr Smith.

This week, we had a wonderful conversation with Joseph Galata about how the arts are necessary for the health of the individual and the health of our society.

Joseph Galata is an award-winning professional and Executive Director of the Sierra Association of Foster Families. He advocates for children and youth by creating and facilitating various support programs. He is also an author, actor, dancer, and world traveler.

Here are the links mentioned in the podcast.

Here is the Link to the podcast for teens funded by Heritage Bank and Kids-Centric, LLC: https://youtu.be/nJ3YyJa39y4

More of our kids podcasts:

www.kidscentricarts.com

nevadascolorfulchildren.com

educatingfosteryouth.org

This week, we talked to Mandy Medlin, the new owner of Nevada Fine Arts. Mandy expressed her excitement about the opportunity to take the store forward into the future for the Reno Arts Community.

Take a listen to the podcast to find out more.

https://nvfinearts.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NevadaFineArts

https://www.instagram.com/nvfinearts/

About Mandy

Mandy Medlin is an Arkansas native, Nevada-born Creative who, despite never living in Nevada growing up, was realigned with her Nevadan stars when she met her husband, Ian, of Reno. They share 3 beautiful sons together, along with a love story that has moved them across the country (several times), seen them through big career shifts, and now, into the leap of faith as business owners. Staying open and fully invested in each other's dreams, they have been able to create a life full of passion, purpose, and creativity as entrepreneurs.

Mandy recently became the fourth female owner of the beloved Nevada Fine Arts in Midtown, Reno. The store specializes in Art Supplies, Framing, Printing, Classes, and Gallery Exhibitions. With Mandy's background in Sales, Management, and Marketing, coupled with an immense curiosity for creativity, Mandy has found herself immersed in play with the limitless opportunities in everyday life as a new business owner.

Moving forward, in addition to carrying on the many traditions that customers have come to love at Nevada Fine Arts, Mandy's focus is to fully connect herself and her team with the creative community. Her main goal is to build genuine relationships, show support in the community, and to create opportunities full of rich experiences.

We had the extreme pleasure of talking to Candace Garlock in her studio. Candace is more than an artist and educator, she is an inspiration.

EXCERPT FROM CANDACE'S BODY/BODY ARTIST STATEMENT!

There is a beauty—a vulnerability—within each of us. Finding that beauty beneath the suffering of living with chronic illness is the focus of this particular body of work. Susan Sontag, Illness as a Metaphor wrote “Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship in the kingdom of the well and the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use only the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.” I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011, after many years of unexplained symptoms like dizziness, brain fog, memory loss, spasms and tightness in limbs, trouble walking….

As an artist, Candace Nicol Garlock uses an array of mediums in her work. The coalescence of printmaking techniques, painting, photography (and sculpture, too!) overlap and converge with color, texture and line in a collaboration of mixed, experimental beauty. With her appreciation of the interconnectedness of everything, she explores relationships: human and environment, human and animal, human and human.

After you listen to the podcast, check out Candace's website: https://candacenicolgarlock.com/

This week, we are joined by Debbie McCarthy, also known as About Town Deb. Take a listen as we discuss community, family, and the future.

“Debbie McCarthy, widely known as About Town Deb, is a spirited community advocate, passionate volunteer, and the engaging host of City Talk. Renowned for her dynamic presence both online and in the heart of Reno, Debbie embodies the spirit of connection and positive change. Her journey, enriched by diverse experiences in media, philanthropy, and community engagement, highlights her resilience and dedication to making a difference.

Starting her career in the church as a parish life director, Debbie transitioned to full-time caregiving for her father, igniting her path toward media and community service. As a photographer, radio host, magazine co-founder, and now hosting City Talk, she amplifies local businesses, charitable causes, and the stories of extraordinary individuals in Northern Nevada.

Debbie’s deep commitment to volunteerism and nonprofit advocacy shines through her work with organizations like the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation and Volunteers of America. Her longstanding involvement showcases her impact and dedication to her community.

Debbie told us that she is honored and touched to have been invited to join my two good friends, Tina Mokuau and Dana Nöllsch, on their newest venture, the “Creatives Talk Podcast.” Over 12 years ago, when I first met Tina, she was the first to do my makeup for a photo shoot, marking the beginning of a journey filled with growth, creativity, and mutual support. I’m very proud of both Tina and Dana for their incredible artistry and contributions to our community. Joining them on this podcast is a testament to our shared journey and Reno's vibrant creative spirit.”