Pique My Interest
What makes creators create? Scoob Decker, a multifaceted artist himself, interviews artists from all genres to learn about their craft and how they create. Guests include a chef, ceramics artist, ballerinas, performing artists, photographer, and more.
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Meghan Shimek - Dream Weaver (opens the original)
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This East Bay fiber artist takes weaving to a whole new level with her larger-than-life pieces. We chat about how art can move you through grief, silence as an inspiration, and just making something even when you don't feel creative. The full episode "Dream Weaver" is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. piquemyinterestpodcast.com More of Artist: @meghanshimek www.meghanshimek.com
Cara Schulz - Give It To 'Em, FLORABELLE (opens the original)
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Cara Schulz is a powerhouse songwriter, musician, band leader, businessperson, and is the front woman for the rock-n-soul super band Give It To 'Em, Florabelle. In this episode, she gets real about failure, faking confidence, and being aggressive with your creativity. The full episode "Give It To 'Em, FLORABELLE" is available where you get your podcasts as well as the PMI Website. piquemyinterestpodcast.com More of Artist: @florabelle.theband www.florabelletheband.com
Xamantha Tjarka - Dim Sum Nails (opens the original)
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Xam Tjarka, aka Dim Sum Nails, is a Boston-based nail artist and educator. She often draws inspiration from music and her style is in a category of its own with wild sculptural elements and vibrant colors. She is the co-creator of Tiny Chaos Studios, a one-of-a-kind art space in Boston that brings people together to learn nail art techniques and crafting. I was able to take a class from Xam and can attest to the magic of Tiny Chaos Studios! The full episode Dim Sum Nails is available where you g
Fernanda Martinez - La Tinta (opens the original)
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In season 7 episode 7, Fernanda Martinez shares her experience moving from Mexico City to the US and how her background in corporations and communications shaped her shift into the art world. From simple beginnings at art markets, Fernanda's murals now grace the Bay Area and her 2025 residency at Bay City Emeryville with Rotten City Cultural District gave her the chance to showcase her creation process in real time as patrons browsed the gallery. Her art draws inspiration from the vibrant colors
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