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Welcome to this new series that we are producing called Voices of A & M. This series interviews artists that are located at Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville MD and who help to make up the thriving artist community in the Washington DC area. Our 1st interview is with Cathy Hirsh, an amazing artist and business women who not only paints but also instructs and runs an artists studio that is available for people rent out for individual classes. Take a listen as we explore the Studios' and what makes working in a space with other artists work best. To learn more about Cathy's work do check out her website at www.hirshstudio.com. To learn more about Artists and Makers Studios please visit https://artistsandmakersstudios.com/ Be sure to leave a review, like and share this podcast. With Appreciation, Your host, Bahia Akerele

The "Listening Leader" Mme. Abena Pokuaa Amoah -Boaitey CEO and Managing Director of La Palm Royal Beach hotel and Golden Beach Hotels (GH). Take a listen to this podcast interview we just did in Accra Ghana. Themes: women leaders, boss lady, passion, create, hospitality, leadership styles

FOCOS Orthopedic Hospital in Ghana West Africa provides life altering and changing spinal surgeries to children across the continent. Through the vision of its founder and world renowned doctor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei, FOCOS Hospital was born in Ghana after 30+ years of work in the United States, most notably at Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York. In this interview I want to introduce you to one of the team members of FOCOS hospital who is called Aunty Pat. Aunty Pat is the resident teacher at the hospital and teaches and supports the children before and after their surgeries. Take a listen and let me know what you think. To learn more and to be apart of FOCOS Foundation please check out https://focoshospitalgh.com/ or check out https://www.youtube.com/user/focoshospitalgh To see more of my trip to Ghana follow along at www.instagram.com/onthepurplecouch

Bahia Akerele, On the Purple Couch boss lady interview Pastor Pushie, a preacher, coach and TV personality about transitions and life. Wonder what a preacher has to say about the Creative Life? I dare you take a few mins out of your day and lean in to what this dynamic international personality has to say about women, transitions and life. Be sure to subscribe and to leave an honest review. With Appreciation, Bahia Akerele

Francis Uduh is a Nigerian Sculptor working in the United States. Take a listen to Francis' perspectives, his style and work, his ideas about color, style and the artist. Francis is an Artist in Residence at Artists & Makers Studio in Rockville, Md. The sound is a low at the beginning but does clear up as it goes on.

We are excited to present Judith Heartsong the Founder of Artists and Makers Studios in Rockville MD. On the occasion of Artists and Makers Studios 3rd anniversary, Judith sits down with Bahia Akerele, to discuss what she sent out to create and what is planned for this Fridays' anniversary party. About Artists and Makers :Artists & Makers Studios provides services, support and studio/office space for select entrepreneurs and creative professionals in the Washington, DC area. Located in the heart of Rockville’s White Flint business district, Artists & Makers Studios flagship building is a 13,000 Sq. Ft. facility consisting of 43 studios, 3 classroom/workshops spaces, 5 galleries, and is home to 70 residents juried by artist, curator and visionary Judith HeartSong. Please share, like and subscribe to our podcast and get more information about what we do at www.onthepurplecouch.com

In 2004 Grace Bonney, blogger and New York Times Best Selling author started the hit design blog "Design Sponge" in Brooklyn, NY. As Grace's platform grew other dimensions of herself began to emerge and she felt compelled to write the NYT best seller In the Company of Women. A book that looks at a cross section of women around the world and how they navigate being business women at all levels. Bahia Akerele, gets to chat with Grace Bonney, and talk about all things women, business and life. You cannot be what you cannot see...powerful words and a quote from Marian Wright Edelman, begins this book of 100 women telling their stories.

Checking in with Bahia by Bahia Akerele

you've heard about Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, the original Chalk Paint, and is amazing ability to make the old new again. Bahia, Annie Sloan stockist sits down with the maker of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to discuss her motivations, background and those things that have made her who she is today...get to know the lady herself...

A quick update on the Studio in Rockville by Bahia Akerele

Have you wondered how to get all the things in your head out into the creative space, that is our life? Do you love events, fashion, home decor and teaching? Come with me to Harare, Zimbabwe and lets meet Craig Zoowie a Creative...

In 2017 Bahia Akerele, Annie Sloan Stockist traveled to Harare, Zimbabwe on holiday and to teach an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint workshop with fellow Annie Sloan stockist, Rufaro Govere, owner of Little Paris. Listen to Bahia and Rufaro talk about design, family and love of Chalk Paint. Visit us at www.onthepurplecouch.com or on facebook at www.facebook.com/onthepurplecouch

Chatting w/ Bahia on a Chalk Paint Kitchen project by Bahia Akerele

Painting your kitchen with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint by Bahia Akerele, Owner of On the Purple Couch in Kensington Md 301.896.0010 or www.onthepurplecouch. com