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Painting Your Path
Hosted by Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey · EN
If you’ve asked yourself “Am I living the life I want to live or have I been living for someone else?” Maybe you’re 40+ and asking: “What do I really want to do when I grow up?” If so, this podcast is for you. It’s time for you to do the thing you’ve been waiting to do but maybe didn’t think it was possible. Here’s what I know: You can be, do, and have whatever you set your mind to. Create life on your terms. This podcast features interviews with inspiring people who share their stories about stepping out and creating a life they love. You can also expect solo episodes where I share what’s on my mind and heart, all to help you continue to paint your path.
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Title: Resilient Hearts: Art, Biofeedback, and Surviving the Eaton Fire: Interview with Ellen Stern Kutza
Feb 1900:28:05Tap to summarizeThis week on Painting Your Path, I sit down with the incredible Ellen Stern Kutza—someone whose journey through creativity, healing, and community support will move and inspire you. Ellen is not only a certified biofeedback specialist, but also a lifelong artist with a huge heart for giving back.We dive into what it means to turn personal and community challenges into powerful acts of service and creativity. You’ll hear about Ellen’s experiences during one of the most trying times our community has faced, how art became a beacon of hope, and the surprising ways she’s helped others rebuild and heal.Curious about how resilience takes shape when life throws its biggest curveballs? Or how an artist’s perspective can transform tragedy into hope? Don’t miss this heartfelt episode—I promise you’ll walk away inspired and uplifted.Tune in to hear more and be sure to share your biggest takeaways!Ellen’s Bio: Certified Biofeedback Specialist since 2005, Ellen uses state of the art quantum technology for stress reduction, brain wave retraining and pain management. She also services many energy workers for their self care and peak performance. Ellen is an Advanced Certified Akashic Record Healer. She channels beautiful poetry from source. She is also a fine artist working with watercolors and abstract acrylics. Her artistic expressions flow from emotions, harmonizing with the melodies of music to see where the journey leads. Over time, Ellen’s creations have transformed into a conduit for spiritual awakening and portals as magical beings grace her paintings with their presence expressing aspects of divinity and dimensional realms. Connect with Ellen: Website: www.biofeedbackmatters.comInstagram: @ellensternkutzaartistYouTube: https://youtu.be/P_LM4C1e0hI?si=w7E_zwItq0FvjMaBConnect with Clarissa:FREE 3-day audio series: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/theartofbecoming-freeaudioseriesFeb 23rd Bonus Coaching Q&A: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/bonuscoachingfeb23rd-optinform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show
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Stop Getting Ready. Start Becoming
Feb 1200:11:06Tap to summarizeDriving home today, I kept thinking about something I heard in a meditation:What if we spend too much of our lives getting ready to become who we’re meant to be?Getting ready to feel confident.Getting ready to have more time.Getting ready to feel certain.In this episode, I’m unpacking what actually creates change — and why it’s rarely about your environment.I share:A real client story about moving from rumination and perfectionism to clarity and follow-throughThe quiet shift that helps women reconnect with their creative sparkWhy support matters more than disciplineIf you’ve been circling an idea, waiting for the right time, or feeling like “little, old me can’t do this”… this episode is for you.You don’t need to become someone else.You need to recognize who you’re already becoming.🎧 Listen in — and let me know what resonates.If you’d like deeper support, I’m hosting a live coaching + Q&A session on the 23rd. Connect with Clarissa:FREE 3-day audio series: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/theartofbecoming-freeaudioseriesWant in on the live coaching + Q&A session Feb 23rd? It’s just $26 USD. https://paypal.me/ClarissaCastillo208Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show
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From Grief to Growth: Marike Anderson’s Journey Through Art, Altadena Candle Company, and Life After Loss
Feb 600:44:50Tap to summarizeThere’s something extraordinary about sitting down with fellow artists who have walked through fire (sometimes literally) and emerged with new light to share.In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Marike, painter and founder of Altadena Candle Company. We dive into creativity as a source of healing, our shared love for community, and how it feels to rebuild life, one brushstroke or candle at a time, after loss.We talk about holding space for both grief and beauty, making meaning through art, and how personal rituals and local roots feed our resilience.Whether you’re navigating change, longing for inspiration, or love a behind-the-scenes look at creative entrepreneurship, there’s something here for you.Tune in for a conversation full of honesty, hope, and creative sparks. Don’t miss this episode!Marike’s Bio:Marike is the founder of Altadena Candle Company, where she hand-pours all-natural soy, phthalate-free candles inspired by the beauty and resilience of Southern California. A former high school teacher/admin and lifelong artist, she began making candles after the loss of her husband as a form of healing and creative expression. Following the Eaton Fire, candle-making became a deeper way to stay connected to her community and to honor place through scent and ritual.Connect with Marike: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altadenacandlecompanyWebsite: www.altadenacandleco.comConnect with Clarissa:FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalFeb 7th watercolors workshop, Claremont, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1980840454121/detailsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show
Transcribe →Happy Arrival (A Gentle Beginning): Solo Episode
Jan 2900:07:42Tap to summarizeThis season of Painting Your Path™ begins with a pause.Before sharing conversations with survivors of the Eaton and Palisades fires (and the organizations supporting healing and recovery) I’m opening Season 5 with a solo reflection.This episode is not about resolutions or reinvention.It’s about gentler rhythms.About honoring what you’ve carried.About arriving—without rushing who you’re becoming.A soft beginning.An honest breath.An invitation to listen and not let the “shoulds” start off your year. Connect with Clarissa:FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalJan 31st vision board workshop, S Pasadena, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-board-workshop-at-the-hive-south-pasadena-jan-31st-tickets-1981239403389 Feb 4th vision board workshop, Pasadena, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vision-board-workshop-at-wild-parrot-brewing-co-pasadena-tickets-1980524026678Feb 7th watercolors workshop, Claremont, CA: https://www.eventbrite.com/manage/events/1980840454121/detailsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardSupport the show
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Arts on Prescription: Interview with Dr. Tasha Golden
Dec 3100:37:33Tap to summarizeDr. Tasha Golden, behavioral scientist and former singer-songwriter, bridges the gap between knowing that creativity heals and making it happen in practice. In our conversation, she reveals her collaborative “Arts on Prescription” field guide that gives healthcare providers and art and wellness practitioners actionable steps to integrate arts into treatment—not just theory, but practical implementation. Here’s more about Dr. Tasha Golden: Tasha Golden, PhD is a touring artist turned behavioral scientist who speaks and consults globally on creativity, wellbeing, and change.Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is adjunct faculty in the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and lead author of Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities. Named one of Fierce Pharma's "Fierce 50" for her work integrating arts and healthcare, she has published extensively on intersections of arts, behavior, and wellbeing.Golden's work emerged from her career in the arts. As singer-songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Ellery, she toured internationally, with songs in TV/film (ABC, SHOWTIME, FOX, NETFLIX). Her experiences on the road, and subsequently with burnout and depression, shaped her current work in arts and health. She is founder of Project Uncaged, a trauma-informed writing program for incarcerated girls, and developer of "How We Human”—a mental health training for creative professionals.Dr. Golden helps clients and audiences combine science and creativity to advance wellbeing, innovation, and impact.Connect with Dr. Tasha:Website: https://www.tashagolden.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashagoldenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tasha.golden/Connect with Clarissa:FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show
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Trust the Leap: Interview with Jewel Veitch
Dec 2500:36:07Tap to summarizeWhat if your path wasn’t something you figured out…but something you remembered?In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Jewel Veitch for a soulful exploration of purpose, intuition, and what it really means to co-create your life—rather than force it.Jewel shares reflections from her own journey—from a traditional career path to a more intuitive, purpose-led way of living and working. Together, we explore what happens when we stop outsourcing our knowing and begin listening to the quieter wisdom of the heart and body.This episode is about alignment. Presence. And trusting what’s already alive inside you.In this episode, we touch on:What it means to awaken the heartThe difference between chasing purpose and tuning into itHow body wisdom and heart intelligence can guide both life and businessLetting go of the “right way” and honoring your unique designJewel also shares a generous free grounding gift for listeners—designed to support presence, regulation, and connection when life feels overwhelming.If you’ve ever felt like:You’re meant for more, but can’t quite name what that isThe old ways of doing life or business no longer fitYou’re craving depth, meaning, and a softer way forward…this conversation is for you.🎧 Tune in to hear how Jewel defines purpose, why the heart holds intelligence we’ve been taught to ignore, and how to walk your path with more trust, grace, and intention.Connect with Jewel:The Grounding Path Bundle: Tools to support in the pause, breathe & rebalance the disconnection from purpose, lack of clarity about direction, inner overwhelm. Restoring a baseline of inner safety & nervous system regulation, to support up-levels, change and transition in life and work. Grab it here: https://www.jewelveitch.com/products/courses/view/1186129Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veitch123Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewel-veitch/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewel.veitch/Connect with Clarissa:FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show
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Rising Through Challenge: Interview with Patti Hanrath
Dec 2500:36:45Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the life you carefully built no longer fits who you’re becoming?In this tender and deeply honest conversation, I’m joined by Patti Hanrath, a Life Reset Coach who works with women in midlife standing at a crossroads—successful on paper, but quietly asking, Is this really it?Together, we explore the moments that change us. The ones that crack things open. The ones that invite us—sometimes force us—to look at our identity, our choices, and the stories we’ve been living inside.This episode weaves together leadership, loss, courage, and the quiet nudges we often ignore… until we can’t anymore.In this conversation, you’ll hear reflections on:The identity shifts that come with midlife transitionsWhy mindset alone isn’t enough—and what actually supports lasting changeHow life-altering moments can become unexpected invitationsThe courage it takes to listen to your inner nudge (and what happens when you do)Redefining success, fulfillment, and purpose in the second half of lifePatti also shares a free gift for listeners designed to help you reconnect with your energy and sense of self—especially if you’re feeling depleted, stuck, or ready for a reset.If you’ve ever felt:Like you’ve outgrown the version of yourself the world knowsPulled toward something more meaningful but unsure how to beginCurious about what might still be possible for you…this episode will meet you right where you are.🎧 Tune in for a conversation that’s grounding, honest, and full of permission—to pause, to listen, and to choose yourself again.Connect with Patti:Re-Ignite Your Energy: A Free Guide for Women Leaders. Discover practical tools to cultivate resilience, restore your energy, and rise into your days with clarity and power. Grab it here: https://www.pattikayhanrath.com/reignite-your-energyWebsite: www.pattikayhanrath.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patti.kayhanrathInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pattikayh/Connect with Clarissa:FREE 🎁Self-Expression Journal: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/selfexpressionjournalSelf-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboardInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.artThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show
Transcribe →When You Stop Living for Them: Solo Episode
Oct 900:08:55Tap to summarizeThis episode is a heartfelt reflection on what it means to stop living for other people’s expectations and start becoming who you truly are. I opened up about receiving some stinging feedback this week and how it reactivated some old internal “programs.” You know, the ones that tell us we need to play small, stay safe, and not rock the boat.This is a tender, uplifting, and empowering episode that invites you to pause and reflect. Tune in to hear more.If you’re feeling called to finally speak your truth, show your art, own your voice — this one’s for you.In this episode, I share:How negative feedback reawakened old doubts — and what to do nextThe invisible “scripts” we carry and how to start rewriting themA journaling prompt to help you navigate the “haters” (which could be in the depths of your own mind!)A gentle invitation if you missed The Art of Becoming group programWant support on your journey?The Art of Becoming group program is currently closed, but Clarissa has opened up a few 1:1 coaching spots for the fall. If this episode resonates and you’re ready to take bold, aligned action in your life or creative work — let’s chatWant to support the podcast?There’s 3 ways you can do that.Rate and write a review. Not sure how - I got you covered. 1-minute review tutorial“Buy me a coffee” funds go towards the production of this podcastSponsor one of our episodes (or a few!) Email clarissa@clarissastudio.com with the words POD SPONSOR in the subject line. Support the show
Transcribe →The Art of Becoming: What’s Possible When You Say Yes to Yourself
Oct 200:13:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of The Art of Becoming — my 6-week group experience for midlife creatives and quiet rebels who are done shrinking and ready to step into their next chapter with clarity, courage, and self-expression.You’ll hear stories from real clients who’ve moved through perfectionism, overthinking, and self-doubt… into play, confidence, and community. If you’ve ever felt stuck between where you’ve been and who you’re becoming — this is for you.What we cover:What the “in-between” season can teach youWhy so many creatives get stuck spinning their wheelsHow one brave decision can change your entire pathWhat The Art of Becoming includes and who it’s forDoors are now open for The Art of Becoming!Learn more + join us here → https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/artofbecoming2025📌 Key Dates:Enrollment closes: October 7First session on zoom: October 15📬 Questions or want to connect? DM me on Instagram @clarissacastilloramsey.art or book a quick chatSupport the show
Transcribe →The Art of Becoming: When You’re Ready to Stop Shrinking and Start Showing Up
Sep 2500:08:56Tap to summarizeIn this short and powerful solo episode, I talk about the hidden stories that keep us small, and why reclaiming your voice, your creativity, and your truth isn’t just a nice idea… it’s essential.If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, spinning your wheels, or wondering why you still haven’t made the leap toward the thing you deeply want, this is for you.Whether you’re an artist, coach, or creative soul who knows you’re meant for more, I invite you to step into your next chapter, imperfectly but wholeheartedly.Inside this episode:The silent ways we keep ourselves small — even when we “know better”Why you might still be editing yourself, and what’s underneath thatHow your voice (literal and metaphorical) holds the key to becomingA personal invitation to join my free upcoming masterclassJoin The Art of Becoming MasterclassThis free class is designed to help you reconnect with your creative truth and take that first step toward your next brave chapter.🗓️ September 30th at 9am PST🎟️ Sign up here📝 Bring a journal. Show up exactly as you are.💌 Let me know what resonated by sending a DM on Instagram @clarisscastilloramsey.art or sharing this episode with a friend who needs it.If you want to meet IRL, you can find me at Black Cat Fables Bookstore in Monrovia, CA on Sunday October 5th. I’ll be leading a calming totemic watercolors class. Learn more here and registerSupport the show
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