Energy in Motion Podcast with Ana Ayora & Kelsey Law

EP#30: Maureen Meyer: Mixed Media Artist by Ana & Kelsey

In this episode, Ana Ayora and Kelsey Law, founders and hosts of the Energy In Motion podcast open up about their journey to podcasting and all things art. Hosted by Dimphy Janse.

Tom Pelphery is an actor known for his roles in Banshee, Iron Fist, Ozark, and the much anticipated Mank. Although his resume is impressive, we were moved by this candid and vulnerable conversation about how sobriety, expansion, and growth as a human has breathed life into his art as an actor.

With an artistic out of the box approach, Andrew Kovacs reflects his passion project with the designs and inspirations he shares through @archiveofaffinities. His art is inspired by creating innovative designs that bring people together and create a memorable experience with the mundane structures we take for granted.

We traveled to Nashville to sit down with George Shingleton and discuss life in the country music industry. Our first live performance on our podcast was an honor and George’s stories find their way into every song and into our heart. He speaks so lovingly of his wife, the woman who saw his talent and helped push him to pursue his dreams of being a singer/songwriter.

Tammy Tavares left us in tears; tears from laughter and tears from her ability to connect seamlessly to the heart of her light and darkness alike. She openly and vulnerably shares her journey to finding her own voice through the stage, and the immense healing, liberation, and self-empowerment that has come from the experience. The best is yet to come for this raw, courageous woman who is unapologetically herself while encouraging others to be the same. We can’t wait to see her one woman show!

As a successful touring musician, Gene Miller loves to talk about his spiritual adventure to deepen and challenge himself as a musician and lead singer. He is honest about his struggles and vulnerabilities as he continues through life as an artist opening the conversation to what it takes to truly create. Continually pushing himself into other mediums such as painting, songwriting, and acting, Gene steps out of his comfort zone as a guitarist to further his art and heart.

Emma Lahana, is an actress, ballerina and vegan activist. In our time together she shares her experience of working on the Marvel hit show, Cloak and Dagger, while also finding the courage to say no without fear. She connects to the artist within her through dance and animal activism. Her whip smart banter is refreshing and we are excited to share this fun interview with you.

In Bradford's interview, he shares his journey into the intricate world of lighting, which drove him to discover his passion for magic and how he brought that magic into his work environment. You can currently experience his work on the CW’s "In The Dark".

Emily Magers is a wedding photographer, inspired to capture the rawness and intimate moments between two lovers. She is a savvy young entrepreneur and is passionate about using her career as a means to educate and empower other photographers and artists alike. The joy and generosity she brings into this interview is lovely and truly contagious. We can almost imagine what it must feel like to be the subject of her lens, her art, her love.

Nina Klein paints women’s bodies but not in the way we are used to seeing them portrayed. She uses her art as a means to tell the story of a woman without the perceptions of women from the past. Enjoy this conversation with a bold female who has managed to remain unfazed by the opinions of others. She inspired us to find an untainted and clear vision for our own creation.

D’Ara Nazaryan grew up the daughter of an artist making her personal transition into art organically, seamlessly, and natural. D’Ara thrives in taking risks in all aspects of her life, leaving no space for regret, gently and courageously leaving no stone unturned on her path. As she continues to evolve within, her expansion becomes evident within her imagination and creative work. We hope this interview inspires you to take a risk and follow the path of your own creative journeys.

Lamonte Goode is the founder and creator of Cyberyoga and Neosutras. We encountered his work and we were left with utter amazement. Sitting down with him to talk all things movement, spiritual growth, and vulnerability was motivating. Lamonte uses his dance, choreography, and body as a vehicle of transformation within the internal confines of his human existence, graciously shape shifting his expansion on every level. As he dives into the unknown crevices of himself, he guides those that follow and work with him to do the same. His life’s purpose is to inspire and we hope this conversation with him brings exactly that.

At the age of 13, Draco became a member of the international boy band, Menudo. Since then he has not only toured the world as a solo Grammy winning artist but is also a two time cancer survivor who has now built a foundation benefiting stem cell research. In our time together, we lived vicariously through Draco’s stories from inside the world of the music industry to picking lemons barefoot on his farm, Hacienda Horizonte, in Puerto Rico.

Genevieve grew up in the artist community, Esalen. Entrenched in an artist way from the very beginning of life, she seemed to embody the soul of a mystic and she unapologetically living an intentional life, which made our conversation subtly powerful.

Jason’s smile filled this interview and our hearts with love. During our conversation he gracefully articulates his transition from his very right brained NASA engineering career into answering the call of his passion for music. His residency Sunday Night Soul at The Five Spot is one of the most inspirational and eclectic group of musicians in all of Nashville.

Claire Salvo has always been artist. Throughout this interview she vulnerably delves into her journey through different mediums and art forms from drawing to DJ-ing to painting to becoming a resident artist for the brand Toms.

Hey everyone! So, we took a break to amp up our recording game and dove in with more amazing artist interviews. In this teaser we talk a little bit about what we’ve been up to and where we are headed! Looking forward to sharing all these new interviews with you all. Enjoy!

Robb Torres is a guitarist, producer, song writer, composer, and the creator and lead singer of Robbery Inc. In the midst of it all, he still finds time to tour and collaborate with other amazing artists. We met his guitars and learned the stories behind them, while jamming out and flowing with Robb as he walks us through his relationship with creativity, surrender, and passion for the music. Loyal. Sweet. Performer. Genuine. Kind. Easy Going. Calm. Generous.

Marisa Echeverria is an actress, writer, producer and mother. She’s passionate about bringing consciousness to children’s narratives as a means to empower girls around the world by shifting the structures and norms we as a society teach them, one story at a time. But it is her journey to create room for her own creativity after motherhood that provokes thoughtful reflection as she so openly and bravely discusses the expectations and challenges she has faced as an artist and a mother. Sensitive. Intellect. Word Lover. Family. Awesome Mom. Encouraging. Honest. Multi-Faceted.

Jye Fresca is currently gracing the Broadway stage with his performance as Boq in Wicked. If you haven’t seen the musical, well, it’s a must! He speaks to us on managing the ups and downs as an actor both on stage and TV. He celebrates, with gratitude, all that comes with achieving one of his life long dreams. It was special to be in this moment with him just weeks before his journey to Broadway began. Energetic. Magic. Lover. Positive. Deep. Connected. Inspiring. Grateful. Driven.

Vane Millon is the creator of the conscious eating blog and movement known as Behind the Beet. Also an actress, Vane explains how she merged her passions to create awareness around her health while infusing every dish with love and thoughtfulness. Food makes her happy and sharing that happiness is, well, delicious. Her beautiful smile is captivating and her knowledge of food is disarming. Teacher. Unbiased. Heart. Explorer. Green Thumb. Home. Foodie. Bright. Dedicated.

Benjamin Allen is a dancer, choreographer, business man, the creator of Groov3 Dance and a professional energy shapeshifter. He discusses the paradigm of others only seeing the end result of success without seeing the hard work and sacrifice it takes to create it. He shares his journey to and through the Los Angeles dance world, all while staying true to his mission. Passionate. Energetic. Happy. Fun. Open. Powerful. Caring. Heartfelt. People Lover. Bright.

Joel Shearer is a musician, producer, and composer who candidly talks about his life in the studio, on the road, and in Topanga Canyon. Music has been his life long passion and through his humor and authentically bold self, you can’t help but fall in love with him all while laughing and having fun. His lively cadence had us sitting on the edge of our seats anticipating what the conversation would hold next. Bold. Creative. Feeler. Generous. Political. Opinionated. Open. Adventurer. Funny.

Ballerina, Ingrid Graham, empowers us to use our natural artistic gifts for a purpose by sharing the journey of becoming the founder and creator of Ballet Brain Circuit. Founded after her mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimers. She cared deeply enough to create something to serve as a preventative solution for brain health. Her strength is powerful and the dedication to her craft is her masterpiece as she is a consummate student and teacher of life lessons through the expression of dance. Lithe. Strong. Dedicated. Driven. Teacher. Graceful. Authentic. In her body. Masterful.

Matthew Ryan Hergert is an adventurer at heart, hailing from the Miami art scene. He has so boldly and fearlessly created artistic success at such a young age. His biggest encouragement is always live in passion and slay fears which is evident in every aspect of his being and his well known and loved paintings of astronauts. Matthew Ryan goes deep and openly shares his heart while being quite the storyteller. Fearless. Brave. Vulnerable. Connected. Open. Student. Leader. Adventurer. Shaman.

Melissa Parke Rousseau is an artist and herbalist. We were blown away as she so vulnerably shared her story of reconnecting with herself, and her creativity after overcoming loss, disease and heart ache. The clarity and self acceptance that emerged from an 8 year hiatus is moving, to say the least. She opened her home in Joshua Tree to us and she filled us with the sweetness of healing. Feeler. Welcoming. Loving. Tender. Flow. Courageous. Brave. Warm. Sweet. Healer. Gracious. Inventive.

Emily Katz is the queen of macrame and an entrepreneur, designer, author of Modern Macrame, and co-designer of the newly launched fragrance, The Golden Door. We found her to be so motivating and inspiring as she openly talks about past failures and the journey back to her mom that in turn gifted her macrame. Shining light on the gifts from lessons learned to loving this very moment of success and the passion it took to ‘knot’ together this creative empire, Emily has mastered the business of art. Savvy. Insightful. Entrepreneur. Survivor. Strong. Resourceful. Ambitious. Successful. Truthful.

Street artist and writer, WRDSMTH, reinvents himself time and time again, leaving traces of his words and inspiration across cities all over the world. He recently abandoned his anonymity exposing himself to the world and he took the time to share himself with us. He delves into his recent birth within the street art world and everything in his life that brought him to this very moment. Jump in, as he would encourage. Romantic. Inventive. Humble. Positive. Honest. Cheerful. Sensitive. Giver. Brave.

Satsuki is an artist, poet, author, and energy reader who dove deep into the seasons of her life, her art, and her journey to reinvent herself, while finding her voice and exposing it to the world. The care she gives to every word she expresses is a window into her thoughtful and intuitive heart. Brave. Soft. Intuitive. Thoughtful. Delicate. Connected. Complex. Soulful. Aware. Reverent.

Kathy Freston is a health activist and author of 8 books, many of which are New York Times Bestsellers. We were able learn a little more about her latest book, Clean Protein, her life philosophies and the movement she has created through finding her passion, or obsession as she calls it, as a vegan and lover of all animals through a soulful, up beat connection. Kind. Determined. Conscious. Beautiful. Empathetic. Compassionate. Light hearted. Wise. Soulful. Growth.

Hi all, this is Ana and Kelsey of Energy In Motion and in this intro episode we discuss the love, inspiration and journey behind Energy In Motion. Just a couple of artists telling the stories of artists.