Made to Make

By Shannon Grissom

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Episodes: 31

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Made to Make (formerly Painterly Life) is a podcast series about creativity across disciplines—and the resilience it takes to keep going.

On this channel, 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.


🎨 Expect stories that heal, tips that empower, and creative energy to fuel your soul.
🖌️ New episodes on the first and third Thursday of the month—because every guest is a new muse, just for you.







Episode Date
Diane Breuer: Creativity Across Continents
May 07, 2026
Colette Lafia: Art as Prayer~The Creative Process as a Path to the Divine
Apr 16, 2026
It’s Never Too Late to Create: Storytelling, Creativity, and a Navy Veteran’s 50-Year Journey with John Chadwell
Apr 02, 2026
Jason Shepherd: Chasing Dreams
Mar 19, 2026
Heidi Hooper: Dryer Lint & The Art of Whimsy
Mar 05, 2026
Yoga for the Mind: A Conversation with Deb Pepin
Feb 19, 2026
The Power of Daily Painting: JoAnne Perez Robinson on Building a Life as an Artist
Feb 05, 2026
Creating Through Challenges: Caroline Masters Fused Glass Art Journey
Jan 15, 2026
No One Reads the Same Book You Read: A Creative Conversation with Juliet Blackwell
Jan 01, 2026
Bold Strokes, Bright Spirit: Inside the World of Trowzers Akimbo
Dec 18, 2025
Creativity, Spirit & Sacred Spaces: A Conversation with Christine Jurisich
Dec 04, 2025
The Art of Reinvention: Paul Overton on Sustainable Design and Creative Flow
Nov 20, 2025
Behind the Scenes of Local TV: Sam Lesante Jr. on Creativity, Family, and AI in Media
Nov 06, 2025
Picking Up the Pieces: Hal Raines’ Journey Through Clay and Parkinson’s
Oct 16, 2025
A Taste of Whimsy, A Vision for Success: 100% Kosher with Ethan Cranke
Oct 02, 2025
Bill Cuebas, The Golf Father: Creatively Driving Change Through Golf
Sep 18, 2025
Living the Creative Life: Humor and Wisdom from Lee Silber
Sep 04, 2025
Writing Strong Women: Thriller Writer Nanette Potter’s Journey with Blade Broussard
Aug 21, 2025
Phoenix Rising: Jennifer Moss on Creativity Through Crisis
Aug 07, 2025
From Baby Names to Big Ideas: Jennifer Moss Mixes Tech, Art & Heart
Jul 17, 2025
Ronnie Ann Ryan: Tapping into Everyday Magic
Jul 03, 2025
Rising From the Ashes: Karen Lynn Ingalls on Art, Resilience and Creativity
Jun 19, 2025
Framing the Invisible: Marco Zecchin on Creativity, Connection, & Passion
Jun 05, 2025
Vicki Thomas: From Fashion to Fantasy
May 15, 2025
Harmonica Lady Nedra Russ: From Near Death to New Life
May 01, 2025
Lisa Zylstra: The Art of Light, Nature and Connection
Apr 17, 2025
D. Shoji Nakamoto: Fanning the Creative Spark of Curiosity through Art and Music
Apr 03, 2025
Teresa J. Sharp: The Art of Nourishing Creativity
Mar 20, 2025
Lura Schwarz Smith: Embracing the Magic
Mar 06, 2025
Gina Mims: Artist, Community Leader and Innovator
Feb 20, 2025
Mary Beth Harrison: Journey from Artist-in- Waiting to Award-Winning Painter
Feb 03, 2025