Happy Brainstorm

Today's guest is Jonathan Safir who I've known since our days at Parson School of Design back in the late ‘80s where Jonathan graduated as a photography major. He professionally took photos for over 20 yrs. His career path has followed some of his other interests - in math and hospitality. He is now the founder of No Panic Design, a web development studio that delivers projects that are clean, innovative and creative. I love working with his company because I appreciate his attention to design details and also his geeky technology knowledge that I know nothing about.In our chat, we'll be talking about my favorite topic of career pivots, as well as creative identity, and what happens when art meets code.Connect with Jonathan at www.nopanicdesign.com and www.facebook.com/NoPanicDesignFor more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazursdesign.comInstagram: @lisamazur_art_designFacebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14

I'm thrilled to have Randy Myers on the show. His story is one of transformation, resilience, and following your passions wherever they may lead. Randy's career journey began as a voracious reader and film enthusiast, which evolved into a successful career in journalism—covering features, sports, and reviewing films for major publications. But it was his training for the AIDS Life/Cycle ride over a decade ago that set him on a completely new path into becoming a fitness instructor and trainer. I admire how Randy dove right into a new career path - even though he started in his 50s - all the while still happily continuing being a journalist! I met Randy over a year ago attending a bunch of his amazing fitness classes and I was always interested in why he always spoke about screening films, writing reviews and interviewing actors and directors while also giving these skilled fitness classes. I really do admire his passion for both journalism and fitness. These careers seem so far apart which is why Randy's story is so inspiring!Find Randy on instagram at www.instagram.com/soitsrandyFor more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazurstudio.comInstagram: @lisamazur_art_designFacebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14

In this episode, I talk with Suzanne Booker who is a Reiki master and burgeoning photographer. Sue was a guest a few months ago on the Healing Powers podcast with Laura Michelle Powers. After listening to her episode, I thought it would be fun to talk with Sue about what Reiki is, her practice and workshops that she's been offering as well as her photography offerings. And I also found out she is writing a book! We talk a lot about working through our resistance to create the life we want. I hope you enjoy!Connect with Sue on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sue.booker1111/For more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazurstudio.comInstagram: @lisamazur_art_designFacebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14

In this episode I speak with Asya Palatova who in my opinion is the ultimate, multi-talented, creative change maker! In the 30+ years I have known her, Asya has never been afraid to pivot and shift to follow her creative and business interests, all the while innovating her offerings based on these passions. She has had a successful graphic design career. She has a business creating handcrafted porcelain ceramics. And now she has her newest offering - Creative Path Coaching, which is project-based coaching for creatives that is a structured yet flexible approach to turning your artistic vision into reality. Enjoy!Find out more about Asya at www.gleenastudios.comFor more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazurstudio.comInstagram: @lisamazur_art_designFacebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14

I talk with Jason Cohen who is an Academy Award®-Nominated and DGA Award-winning director and producer. He works in all formats of film and television on projects that cover a wide range of interesting topics - social justice, high school drama geeks, and prosthetic nipples among many others. I've known Jason for about 10 years. We are friends, neighbors and kid carpoolers so I am very excited to have a refreshing conversation with him (sans who is picking up the kids today) about all of his amazing projects that he has worked on as well as some new ones such as Mom and Dad's Nipple Factory. Check it out at www.nipplefactoryfilm.comConnect with Jason here.website: jasoncohenproductions.comX (formerly Twitter): @jasoncohenfilmFor more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazurstudio.comInstagram: @lisamazur_art_designFacebook: facebook.com/lisa.mazur.14

In this episode, I talk with Mel who is a writer, dancer and Creative Accountability Coach. Her amazing platform “Create in Company” is a coaching program that supports creatives by working on mindset and confidence, helps with forming consistent, sustainable habits and along the way, builds a community of people who are all working on their own projects but together. Melissa's goal is to help creatives keep going when times get tough, get them to stay focused, connected and remind them of why they started in the first place! I love Mel and her work. She has helped me so much in my business life, creative life and personal life. I hope you enjoy all the tips she gives. To find out more about Mel, go to www.createincompany.com or email her at createincompany@gmail.comFor more information about Lisa and to see her art and design, check out lisamazurstudio.comLisa is also on Instagram at @lisamazur_art_design

Nanou Matteson takes us on a journey through her evolution from literature and film student to becoming a writing coach, script writer and film producer extraordinaire. Her unique approach has carved out spaces where creativity blooms, be it through her one-on-one coaching, her own script development and collaborations, or the bucolic charm of her writers' retreats that inspire attendees to push past their creative blocks and reach new levels of storytelling prowess.Nanou delves into the heart of coaching writers and her techniques that inspire them across genres, and she shares how her embrace of virtual coaching has allowed her to connect with an even wider circle of creatives. Whether her clients are penning the next great American novel or scripting a gripping screenplay, her insights are the guiding star for navigating personal expression and technical finesse.Switching gears, we're given a front-row seat to the behind-the-scenes magic of film and film production. Nanou discusses her hands-on experiences, from the emotional resonance in cinematic storytelling to the practical challenges she faces on set. The conversation wraps with a nod to human creativity amidst the advent of AI in filmmaking, the joys of showing a film to an actual live audience, and the importance of all-in collaboration that turn a script into an on-screen reality. Join us for this fascinating conversation with Nanou and to find out more about her go to www.nanoumatteson.comFor more information about Lisa and her work, please check out her websites lisamazurart.com and lisamazurdesign.com. Lisa is also on Instagram at @lisamazurart and @lisamazurdesign.

Lisa was a guest on the Healing Powers podcast (one of Lisa's favorites!) with Laura Michelle Powers where they discuss courage, creativity, visibility and so many other good topics. For more information about Lisa and her work, please check out her websites lisamazurart.com and lisamazurdesign.com. Lisa is also on Instagram at @lisamazurart and @lisamazurdesign.

In this episode, I talk with Chalkley Calderwood who creates brand and documentary films at her company, Chalkley Studios. I met Chalkley a long long long time ago when we were fresh out of design school and we worked together and became friends while at Paul Davis Studio. In her creative journey, Chalkley has worked as editorial designer/art director for many major magazines and then she transitioned to making films for brands and creating documentaries on topics she is passionate about like her film "Harvey" which has earned numerous accolades at film festivals across the country and was a winner at the NYLIFF in 2023.Check out for work: chalkleystudios.comCheck out my work at lisamazurart.com and lisamazurdesign.com

In this episode, I'm talking with the artists Laura Paladini and Lupe Muller. Laura's solo exhibition "Seen" will be shown starting Janaury 12, 2024 at the Alma Rise Gallery, which Lupe opened in 2023. The gallery is a nonprofit arts project dedicated to the advancement of women in contemporary arts.

In this episode, I'm talking with Marie Bowser of Marie Bowser Acupuncture and Transformative Wellness. Marie helps people with a creative blend of Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, herb & supplement therapy, coaching, qigong & meditation. I met Marie through a business networking group that we belonged to and I was always drawn to her passion for what she does, as well as her route to becoming a healer, an entrepreneur and spiritual seeker. Find out more about Marie at: www.transformational-wellness.comFor information about me, please check out www.lisamazurart.com and you can find me on instagram at lisamazurart.

In this episode, I speak with Fernanda Martinez of La Tinta Art on her journey as a self-taught artist and her inspiring determination to get her art out into the world. Fernanda says "It started honestly as a hobby. I started drawing things. I was very impressed when I just moved here by the nature and all the possibilities in this Bay area. And I wanted to recreate something similar to what I was seeing every day in my my views, my windows, my walks, my everyday life." You can find Fernanda at www.latintaart.com.For information about me, please check out www.lisamazurart.com and you can find me on instagram at lisamazurart.

Lisa talks with Jerry Beckerman about his company, Passion Spark Retreat Workshops. Jerry is a firm believer in everyone discovering what they love and finding a career that lets you do it! He works with high school and college students, mid-career professionals and also veterans. We talk about the great percentage of people (70%) that are dissatisfied with their current careers but lack the guidance to explore options and change course. Find out more at www.passionspark.org/

Lisa talks with Laura Michelle Powers who is a celebrity psychic, author, host, teacher and creative entrepreneur among many other expertise. Laura helps her clients make beneficial changes to transform their lives. We talk about using our intuition, the power of positive mindset, using tapping (emotional freedom technique) in our everyday routine, money abundance, and learning about crypto and NFTs.