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ReBloom

Jamie Jamison and Lori Siebert

The ReBloom Podcast is an inspiring, in-depth conversation with individuals who have flourished in one career, taken a courageous leap to follow their creative calling, and rebloomed into heart-centered work. Hosted by Lori and Jamie, each episode introduces artists, makers, nature lovers, and creative entrepreneurs who share meaningful stories of reinvention, purpose, and creative living—encouraging listeners to pivot, rediscover joy, and bloom again.

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S3 · E54
November 3 · 48 min
Amy Wilderson, Brenda Olson & Katy St. John on Art, Memory and the Stories We Carry
What if the objects we hold onto have stories of their own? This week, we welcome three Minnesota artists, Amy Wilderson, Brenda Olson and Katy St. John, whose creative work explores the connections between art, memory, storytelling and the things we treasure. Amy is a jewelry and sculptural artist who transforms forgotten treasures into meaningful new creations. Brenda is an illustrator, mixed media artist and children's book author who brings imagination and unexpected materials into her work. Katy is a Minneapolis-based photographer whose images go beyond the surface to capture stories, emotion and connection. Together, these three artists collaborated on Objects Through Time: Connection, Story, and Legacy, an exhibition at F-O-K Studios Gallery exploring how everyday objects hold our history, carry memories and connect us to the people and experiences that shape our lives. We explore the power of creativity, the meaning we attach to objects and how art can help us see the familiar in new ways. It's a conversation about connection, personal stories and the beauty of giving something old a new life. Until next time — peace, love and rebloom Lori & Jamie Connect with the Artists Amy Wilderson Website: https://www.amyajewelry.com/ Instagram: @amyajewelry Brenda Olson Website: https://www.brendaolsonart.com/ Instagram: @brendaolsonart Katy St. John Website: https://www.saintphoto.org/ Instagram: @_saintphoto
S3 · E53
October 2 · 46 min
Kwame Alexander on Creativity, Confidence and the Power of Words |
What can a love of reading make possible? Anything! This week, we welcome Kwame Alexander, poet, educator, Emmy Award-winning producer and #1 New York Times bestselling author of 47 books, including The Crossover, The Undefeated, Black Star and Say Yes. Kwame shares how books and reading shaped his life and his journey as a writer. Together, we explore how creativity and confidence can help us find our voices, open our imaginations and, even when we’re given a “no,” find the courage to keep looking for the “yes.” Kwame is the founder of the literacy nonprofit One Word at a Time. He also opened the Barbara E. Alexander Memorial Library and Health Clinic in Ghana. His work invites readers of all ages to imagine what’s possible. Until next time — peace, love and rebloom 🌸 Lori & Jamie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KwameAlexanderBooks/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/kwamealexander/ Website: kwamealexander.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr0zZOM9cgu6LEgJQlQ1JjQ One Word at a Timeonewordcommunity.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onewordorg IG: https://www.instagram.com/onewordorg
S3 · E52
September 1 · 49 min
Creativity, Courage & the Art of Aliveness: A Conversation with Flora Bowley
In this episode, we’re joined by Flora Bowley, artist, top-selling author, and internationally recognized creative guide whose work has helped shape the modern intuitive art movement. For more than fifteen years, Flora has inspired thousands of people around the world to see creativity as more than an artistic practice. Through painting, movement, writing, retreats, and online programs, she helps people reconnect with their intuition, move through change, and live with greater courage and aliveness. Creativity as a Way Forward Flora believes creativity belongs to all of us. Her approach encourages us to loosen our grip on perfection, trust the unexpected, and allow the creative process to show us something new about ourselves. It’s a philosophy that reaches far beyond the canvas: creativity can be a source of resilience, self-discovery, and possibility, especially during times of transition. The Art of Aliveness Flora is the author of four books, including Brave Intuitive Painting and The Art of Aliveness, and the founder of FREE FLO, a global creative community centered around creativity, courage, and connection. Her invitation is beautifully simple: trust your intuition, stay curious, and make space for what brings you alive. Connect with Flora Website: https://florabowley.com/we-are-the-revolution/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/florabowley Until next time — peace, love and rebloom 🌸 — Lori & Jamie
S3 · E51
August 14 · 1 hr 8 min
Creativity, Curiosity & the Joy of Making: A Conversation with Artist & Educator Wendy Solganik
In this episode, we're joined by Wendy Solganik, an artist, educator, and the founder of Willa Workshops. She is also the creator and host of Fodder School, an internationally recognized, year-long mixed media art program that has inspired thousands of artists around the world. Wendy believes art is more than something beautiful to hang on a wall. It can help us relax, express ourselves, build resilience, and live with greater intention. Her invitation is simple: choose curiosity over perfection and rediscover the pleasure of making something with your hands. Curiosity Over Perfection Wendy's warm, practical approach gives students permission to experiment, quiet the inner critic, and make room for play. The goal is not a perfect finished piece. It is a creative practice that brings more calm, connection, and joy into everyday life. Fodder School & Creative Community Through Fodder School, artists make painted papers, collage elements, handmade books, and mixed media projects alongside instructors from around the world. Through Willa Workshops, Wendy also collaborates with artists and educators to create engaging online classes and meaningful creative communities. Whether she is teaching or hosting a conversation, Wendy's goal remains the same: to help creativity become a joyful, lifelong practice. WillaWanders.com @willa.wanders on Instagram Until next time — peace, love and rebloom 🌸— Lori & Jamie
S3 · E50
May 4 · 49 min
Roots, Blooms & Beautiful Light: A Conversation with Floral Designer & Photographer Janne Ford
For episode 50, we're joined by Janne Ford — a floral designer and photographer based in North Yorkshire, UK. Her background is in fashion and textiles, and more than a decade in that industry gave her a deeply trained eye for colour, texture, and movement. That eye now turns entirely toward flowers. She grows what she photographs. She shoots only in natural light. The results are floral portraits that feel less like images and more like moments — intimate, seasonal, and full of quiet intention. Janne's move from fashion to floristry wasn't a departure — it was a deepening. The principles that shaped her textile work (how colour behaves, how texture creates mood, how movement draws the eye) translate directly into how she designs and photographs flowers. That compositional confidence is hard to pin down until you know where it comes from. Because Janne grows what she photographs, her work is genuinely tethered to the seasons — not styled to look that way, but rooted in the real, day-to-day changes of a living garden. Each image belongs to a specific time of year, a quality of light, a bloom at its exact peak. It's a patient practice, and the body of work it produces feels honest and alive in a way that's increasingly rare. Janne runs floral photography workshops from her garden studio in North Yorkshire and leads creative retreats in the UK and France. If you want to learn to see and capture botanical beauty with more intention, her website is the place to start. Until next time — peace, love and rebloom 🌸— Lori & Jamie JanneFord.com @jannelford on Instagram
S3 · E49
April 10 · 51 min
When You're Ready to Be Seen: A Conversation on Trusting Yourself with Anna Holtzman
In this episode of ReBloom, we sit down with Anna Holtzman, a licensed therapist, coach, and what she calls a “multi-time rebloomer,” to explore what it really means to step into a more honest expression of yourself—and your work. Anna’s story is one so many women will recognize. She began her career in design journalism and spent over a decade working in television and publishing before feeling the pull toward something deeper. Her transition into therapy and coaching wasn’t part of a plan—it was shaped by experience. Burnout, chronic pain, and the quiet habit of self-silencing led her to ask a different question: What would it look like to trust myself instead? What unfolds in our conversation is both practical and reflective. Drawing from her work as a therapist and coach, Anna shares how nervous-system-informed practices helped her reconnect with her voice—not in a performative way, but in a more grounded, sustainable one. We talk about how fear of visibility shows up for high-functioning women, why imposter syndrome persists even with success, and how to move forward without constantly second-guessing yourself. Anna also hosts the podcast How to Trust Yourself, where she continues these conversations around self-trust, visibility, and doing meaningful work in a way that actually feels sustainable. Join us for a thoughtful, honest conversation—one that may shift how you think about showing up in your work and your life. Website: https://www.annaholtzman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_holtzman?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== How To Trust Yourself Podcast: https://pod.link/1679033028 Free Workshop: “Let Yourself Be Seen”: www.annaholtzman.com/beseen Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S3 · E48
March 18 · 54 min
Mary Engelbreit on Illustration, Creativity, and 50 Years of Art
For nearly five decades, illustrator Mary Engelbreit has brought joy to everyday life through her unmistakable style—bright colors, whimsical characters, and thoughtful messages that feel both nostalgic and timeless. What began as a love of drawing and storytelling grew into a creative legacy spanning books, greeting cards, home goods, and generations of devoted fans. On this episode of the ReBloom Podcast, Mary reflects on the creative pivots that shaped her career, including how an early dream of illustrating children’s books led her—unexpectedly—into the world of greeting cards. That pivot opened the door to an extraordinary body of work that has reached millions through thousands of products and collaborations. In our conversation, Mary shares what it means to sustain a creative life over decades: the discipline of continuing to draw, the courage to follow opportunities that appear along the way, and the simple joy that still fuels her work today. If you have ever wondered how creativity endures over a lifetime—or how one artist’s imagination can bring delight to so many—this conversation offers both inspiration and perspective. We hope you will enjoy this wonderful conversation with Mary Engelbreit. Website: https://maryengelbreit.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/maryengelbreit?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/138832742816692?ref=NONE_xav_ig_profile_page_web Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S3 · E47
March 5 · 51 min
The Art of Connection: A Conversation with Tracy Verdugo
There are some artists who teach technique. And then there are artists who invite you back to yourself. Tracy Verdugo is the latter. Tracy Verdugo is an inspiration instigator, prolific painter, and bestselling author whose work radiates color, intuition, and deep connection. She lives in an artsy adobe home along the shores of Jervis Bay, Australia, where she paints in her little purple studio and hosts transformative creative workshops around the world. Since 2000, Tracy has held 18 solo exhibitions, and her vibrant, intuitive mixed media works are held in private collections both in Australia and internationally. Inspired by global travel, texture, pattern, and bold color, she allows storytelling and instinct to guide each painting, often discovering the meaning within the layers as the piece unfolds. At the heart of her work is connection — to one another, to the natural world, to the divine, and to the greater tapestry we are all part of. She gently reminds us that in every moment we have a choice: to participate in the creating or in the unraveling. Above all, she is devoted to her family — visiting her daughters, delighting in her granddaughters, and adventuring through life with her beloved Marco — grounding her expansive creative world in love. Website: https://tracyverdugo.com Instagram: @tracyverdugo Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S3 · E46
February 19 · 36 min
Season 3: ReBlooming Again!
There is something meaningful about beginning again. As we step into our third season of ReBloom, we find ourselves reflecting on all that has unfolded—both in the in-between spaces and in the moments that asked more of us than we expected. Seasons have a way of doing that. They stretch us, reshape us, and invite growth we could not have planned. In this opening episode of the year, we sit down together to talk honestly about where we have been, what we have learned, and the steady ways we are choosing to rebloom. Not through dramatic declarations, but through everyday decisions. Through paying attention. Through making room for hope. Through believing that beauty still has a place, even after difficult chapters. At its heart, ReBloom is a conversation between friends. It is also about resilience—the choice to begin again and the recognition that creative growth rarely moves in a straight line. As we welcome this new season, we hope that these conversations feel like a companion to your own journey. Whether you are in a season of growth, rest, grief, joy, or somewhere in between, there is space for you here. There is always the possibility of new life, new perspective, and beauty ready to unfold. Thank you for being part of this community. We are grateful to begin again—with you. Peace, Love and ReBloom Jamie & Lori Follow us on @rebloom.podcast, @lorisiebert.studio and @alajamie Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S2 · E45
Dec 22, 2025 · 50 min
ReBloom Podcast: Finding Joy, Color & Confidence with Wendy Conklin of Chair Whimsy
What happens when creativity, courage, and a deep love of home collide? You get Wendy Conklin, better known as Chair Whimsy. In this ReBloom Podcast episode, Wendy shares her journey from finding a creative outlet to building a joy-filled brand rooted in play, color, and confidence. What began as a weekend upholstery class quickly bloomed into a business that reimagines antique chairs, expands into vibrant art and textiles, and nurtures a thriving community of creative women. Wendy believes every woman deserves a home that reflects who she truly is—and she shows us how creativity can be both accessible and transformative. From boldly mixing fabrics to trusting your instincts, her work invites us to loosen perfection, take creative risks, and let whimsy lead the way. Whether you’re a maker, a creative entrepreneur, or simply longing to bring more personality into your home, this conversation is a gentle reminder that creativity doesn’t have to be complicated—it just needs permission. And we all give you that permission to create with joy! Listen in and be inspired to ReBloom, one joyful project at a time. Website: https://chairwhimsy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chairwhimsy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DIYwithChairWhimsy Book: https://chairwhimsy.com/book/ Shop: https://www.whimsyandco.com/ Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S2 · E44
Dec 11, 2025 · 59 min
Awakening Creativity with Carrie Schmitt: How Art Becomes a Sacred Path to Healing and Wholeness
We loved our conversation with Carrie Schmitt—a radiant artist, author, and creative guide who lives in devotion to Creativity as a sacred, healing force. Carrie began painting in 2009 after a life-changing diagnosis and soon discovered art not as a skill to master, but as a spiritual path to presence, comfort, and connection. Her vibrant floral paintings and mixed-media pieces are collected internationally and have been featured in BBC News, Where Women Create, In Her Studio, and Spirituality & Health. But what moves us most is her intention: she isn’t trying to “get better” at art. She is continually seeking a deeper intimacy with the spirit behind the art—the presence she feels each time she creates. Carrie’s newest book, Awakening Creativity: A Sacred Journey to Reclaim Your Inner Artist (October 2025), invites us to view creativity not as a personal talent, but as a loving companion longing to collaborate with us. She expands this work through upcoming retreats and a 10-month Creative Pilgrimage designed for anyone yearning to live more artfully, soulfully, and awake to beauty. You can explore more of Carrie’s work, classes, and creative community at Website: carrieschmittdesign.com Instagram: @carrieschmitt Direct link to order from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Creativity-Sacred-Journey-Reclaim/dp/1950253694/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 Two free chapters of Awakening Creativity delivered to your inbox and order it if you like it here: https://hierophantpublishing.com/books/awakening-creativity/ Join Carrie for a free online book club to discuss the book. https://www.carrieschmittdesign.com/book-club/
S2 · E43
Nov 18, 2025 · 1 hr
From Capitol Hill to the Meditation Mat: How Matthew D. Lyons Rewrote His Life
On this week’s episode of ReBloom, we welcomed yoga and meditation guide Matthew D. Lyons, whose path reminds us tha t purpose rarely arrives all at once. More often, it appears in quiet signals that we only understand in hindsight. After nearly twenty-six years in politics and government relations, Matthew realized that the career he had built no longer aligned with what brought him joy. Looking back, he reflects, “I see that I was laying breadcrumbs for my heart a long time ago.” Those breadcrumbs eventually led him to leave his former profession and begin teaching yoga in Washington, D.C. What started with a single Bikram class opened the door to yin and restorative yoga, Yoga Nidrā, meditation, and sound healing — practices that helped him reconnect with what felt meaningful rather than merely impressive. Today, Matthew guides students toward presence, steadiness, and inner clarity. Through stillness-based practices, he invites others to pause, reassess, and follow what feels true. As he shared, “If it’s truly your calling, it will keep calling you.” Matthew’s story is not just about changing careers. It is about listening deeply, honoring what is real, and allowing life to unfold at a pace that feels human. Growth does not require perfection, only a willingness to begin. https://www.matthewdlyons.com/about Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S2 · E42
Oct 28, 2025 · 1 hr
Little Tokens, Big Ripples: The Art of Gentle Change with Mansi
From the fast pace of Silicon Valley to the gentle rhythm of creative living, Mansi's journey is one of choosing presence over productivity. She calls herself The Ripple Maker—and for good reason. A writer, artist, and teacher, Mansi spent two decades in journalism, nonprofits, and education before finding her way to a slower, more intentional life. What began as a creative outlet during the isolating days of motherhood—when she was caring for a child with life-threatening allergies—slowly grew into The RIPPLE Practice™, a six-step approach to creating authentic connection through small, imperfect acts of generosity. Her upcoming book, Little Tokens, Big Ripples (Schiffer Craft, Fall 2026), is a reminder that creativity isn’t about talent—it’s about listening to the quiet whispers of the heart and having the courage to follow them. Mansi now lives in California with her family, practicing what she teaches: presence first, everything else second. She’s building a global community around the simple but powerful idea that small acts of kindness can create ripples far beyond what we can see. Learn more or connect with Mansi: Website: http://littletokensbigripples.com/ Gatherings: littletokensbigripples.com/rsvp Community: circle.littletokensbigripples.com Download the Free Ripple Practice™ Workbook: https://littletokensbigripples.com/the-ripple-practice Big thank you to our sponsor: Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S2 · E41
Oct 14, 2025 · 51 min
Justina Blakeney: Designing a Life of Color, Creativity, and Connection We're thrilled to welcome Justina Blakeney to the podcast—an extraordinary Los
We’re thrilled to welcome Justina Blakeney to the podcast—an extraordinary Los Angeles–based artist, designer, and New York Times bestselling author. Best known as the founder of the iconic lifestyle brand Jungalow®, Justina has inspired millions to live more vibrantly, more creatively, and more connected to nature and themselves. Her signature style—lush, colorful, and rooted in nature—infuses everything she creates, from interiors to artwork to bestselling books. Named to Architectural Digest’s prestigious AD100 list of top designers and tastemakers, Justina has redefined what it means to design not just a home, but a life. Through her work, Justina encourages us to reconnect with the wild, untamed parts of ourselves that are often hidden away. Her art and storytelling invite us to uproot binary thinking, embrace radical self-expression, and honor the deep interconnectedness of all living things. When she’s not painting, designing, or writing, Justina finds joy in family life at home in Los Angeles with her husband Jason, their kiddo Ida, two curious cats—Juju and Nova—and a flourishing jungle of houseplants. This conversation is a celebration of creativity, soul, and the power of design to transform not just spaces, but the way we see the world. Tune in to hear Justina’s story, her philosophy on creativity, and how she continues to inspire a global community to live with beauty, nature, and joy at the center. Website: http://www.justinablakeney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinablakeney/ https://www.instagram.com/thejungalow/ · Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey!
S2 · E40
Sep 26, 2025 · 48 min
From Vision to Community: The Chateau d'Orquevaux Residency with Ziggy Attias and Beulah van Rensburg
On the ReBloom Podcast, we had the joy of speaking with Ziggy Attias and Beulah van Rensburg, the creative forces behind Chateau d’Orquevaux. Tucked away in the French countryside, the Chateau has become a world-renowned residency welcoming artists from more than 125 countries—a true haven for creativity, connection, and inspiration. Ziggy, an artist, designer, entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker, co-directs the residency with the vision of building community and giving artists a home to grow. Beulah, Co-Founder and Residency Director, brings over 20 years of experience championing artists. As a practicing artist herself, she guides residents through studio visits and critiques, drawing on her experience as founder of Van Rensburg Galleries and her role on the curatorial board at Artfinder. Together, they’ve transformed Chateau d’Orquevaux into a place where artists from around the world come not just to create, but to belong. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about art, belonging, and the transformative power of community. Listen to the latest episode of ReBloom wherever you get your podcasts. Website: https://www.chateauorquevaux.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chateau_orquevaux/?hl=enThank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems! · Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey! · UrbanStems: Your go-to source for fresh, gorgeous bouquets and thoughtful gifts, delivered coast to coast. Treat yourself—or someone you love—with 20% off! Use code BLOOMBIG20 at checkout
S2 · E39
Aug 11, 2025 · 53 min
ReBlooming with the incredible Denyce Graves Montgomery-- Opera Icon. Educator. Advocate.
In this powerful episode of ReBloom, we are honored to sit with Denyce Graves Montgomery—one of the most celebrated mezzo-sopranos of our time—for a conversation that moves far beyond the stage. From her childhood roots in Washington, D.C. to performances in the world’s most iconic opera houses, Denyce shares not just the milestones of her legendary career, but the deep intention behind it all. We talk about her life in music—the roles that shaped her, and the careers she’s now helping shape as a director, educator, and founder of The Denyce Graves Foundation. Through this work, she’s not only nurturing the next generation of vocalists, but also ensuring the stories of overlooked musical pioneers are finally brought to light. This conversation is about voice in every sense—how we use it, how we protect it, and how we pass it Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems! Denyce Graves Website: https://www.thedenycegraves.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gravesmontgomery/ Foundation Website: thedenycegravesfoundation.org
S2 · E38
Jul 21, 2025 · 54 min
Where Are You Going in That? Angela Howenstein on Style, Confidence, and Reinvention After 40
Angela Howenstein is a fashion stylist and content creator known for helping women over 40 rediscover their personal style with everyday, affordable chic. She believes getting dressed should feel fun, expressive, and confidence-boosting—not confusing or overwhelming. Her signature approach mixes high-low fashion—pairing timeless luxury pieces with budget-friendly finds to create looks that are polished yet totally approachable. Angela’s career has taken her from the style capitals of New York and Los Angeles to collaborations with brands like Lilly Pulitzer and Oscar de la Renta. But it’s her heart for real women that sets her apart. She’s built a loyal community of women who want to look good, feel great, and answer that all-too-familiar question with style: “Where are you going in that?” Now based in Harbor Springs, Michigan, Angela shares stories of motherhood, marriage, and midlife with humor and heart—and proves that great style has no age limit. Website: https://angelahowenstein.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelahowenstein/ LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/angelahowenstein Shop: https://shop.angelahowenstein.com/shop/My-Shop Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems!
S2 · E37
Jul 7, 2025 · 52 min
Building a Brand with Soul: John O'Donnell of Johnnie-O on the West Coast Prep Lifestyle
John O’Donnell is the founder and CEO of Johnnie-O, the clothing brand known for coining “West Coast Prep”—a signature style that blends the laid-back vibe of California with the polish of classic menswear. A Chicago native and former UCLA golfer, John grew up with Midwestern values and a deep appreciation for authenticity. After two decades in the corporate world, he made a bold pivot in 2005: selling golf shirts with four buttons and a pocket out of the back of his car. He never imagined that small idea would grow into Johnnie-O, a nationally recognized lifestyle brand offering premium-quality clothing for men, women, and boys—all without a hint of pretentiousness. In this episode of ReBloom, John reflects on taking creative risks, honoring your roots, and the 20-year journey that turned a simple shirt into a soulful, enduring brand. Sometimes, as he says, you just hit the ball right. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems! Website: www.johnnie-o.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnnieobrand Use code "rebloom20" during July 2025 and save 20% at Johnnie-O!
S2 · E36
Jun 23, 2025 · 52 min
Carving a Creative Path: Diane Kappa on Texture, Pattern, and Process
Diane Kappa is a lifelong artist and the daughter of an artist. After founding her art licensing business nearly 20 years ago, she spent many years designing to creative briefs—a challenge she still enjoys for its problem-solving aspects. But in recent years, her focus has shifted toward more personal exploration, a journey that has deepened her creative practice and enriched her commercial design work. Linoleum block printing has become her most personal and expressive medium. Drawn to its tactile process, bold shapes, and the meditative rhythm of carving by hand, Diane often combines her hand-carved prints with stitching and layered details. Her work explores the interplay of texture, pattern, and process—three themes that guided her recent artist residency. Texture is revealed through physical and visual layers; Pattern draws inspiration from sources like tattered wallpaper and vintage textiles; and Process honors the thoughtful, hands-on journey behind each piece. Travel continues to inspire her work. Having lived in Budapest for four years, she regularly attends creative retreats in India, France, Mexico, and across the U.S.—experiences that provide time to reset, refocus, and reconnect with what matters most in her art. A passionate teacher, Diane offers block printing classes from her studio, nurturing creative community and helping others reconnect with their artistic voice. Website: https://www.dianekappa.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianekappa/ Retreat: https://www.artistsrising.net/diane-kappa-2026 Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems! · Jet Creative: A women-owned marketing firm committed to community and empowerment. Whether you’re launching a podcast or building a website, Jet Creative can help you get started. Visit JetCreative.com/Podcast to kickstart your journey! · UrbanStems: Your go-to source for fresh, gorgeous bouquets and thoughtful gifts, delivered coast to coast. Treat yourself—or someone you love—with 20% off! Use code BLOOMBIG20 at checkout.
S35 · E2
Jun 9, 2025 · 50 min
Reawakening Wonder Through the Sketchbook: A Conversation with Samantha Dion Baker
Samantha Dion Baker has always seen the world a little differently. From her childhood days sketching in her grandmother’s sculpture studio and watching her mother make intricate designs on a drafting table to a decades-long career in graphic design, her creative path has been shaped by curiosity, beauty, and a deep desire to pay attention. In this episode of ReBloom, Sam shares her inspiring journey of rediscovery—how picking up a sketchbook in her forties led her back to herself and helped her reimagine a life as a full-time artist, illustrator, and author. Known for her evocative visual journaling and beloved books, Sam invites us into her process—one rooted not in perfection, but in presence. As she says, “Drawing isn’t about making something perfect—it’s about paying attention.” Tune in to hear how she made the courageous shift from designer to artist, why she believes creativity is for everyone, and how drawing the everyday can lead to extraordinary transformation. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to start again—and that sometimes, the most meaningful reblooms begin with a pencil and a page. Links: Substack: https://samanthadionbaker.substack.com/ Website: https://www.sdionbaker.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sdionbakerdesign/ Books: https://www.sdionbaker.com/books Pre-Order Signed Copy: https://www.booksaremagic.net/preorders/samantha-dion-baker Shop: https://www.sdionbaker.com/shop-2020 Thank You to Our Sponsors: Jet Creative and UrbanStems!

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