The World of Women Create Podcast

In this inspiring episode, Editor-in-Chief Susan Harold sit down with California-based artist Elizabeth Barlow to explore how painting flowers has transformed her life—and how meditation, devotion, and her “slow painting” process shape the way she creates. Elizabeth shares why she considers herself “devoted” rather than simply disciplined, how meditation supports her creative practice, and the story behind Transfiguration, her recent commission installed at All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Carmel, California. We explore the deeper connection between art, nature, spirituality, and the transformative act of slowing down.

Living and working in Carmel-by-the-Sea, Elizabeth is known for her hyper-realistic, larger-than-life flower paintings, which reveal the transformative power of nature and beauty. Through her ongoing Flora Portraits series, she sees flowers as symbols of the power of re-emergence found within all living things. Her work is held in public and private collections and represented by Andra Norris Gallery in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she exhibits regularly.

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In this heartfelt episode, Editor-in-Chief Susan Harold is joined by textile artist, writer, and quiltmaker Lori Mason, whose work transforms cherished garments into extraordinary heirloom quilts that celebrate life's most meaningful moments. For more than 30 years, Lori has collaborated with families to preserve memories through fabric—honoring births, weddings, graduations, retirements, and the lives of loved ones who have passed. She shares how her deeply personal creative process begins with listening to each client's story, allowing every quilt to become a one-of-a-kind tribute woven with love, history, and connection.

Together, we explore the unforgettable stories behind some of Lori's most meaningful commissions, the emotional significance of creating with clothing that carries a lifetime of memories, and why these handcrafted heirlooms become treasured keepsakes for generations to come. Lori also offers a glimpse into the projects currently inspiring her and discusses her vision for sharing her process and techniques with a wider audience, making this conversation an inspiring reminder that creativity has the power to preserve not only fabric, but the people and moments that matter most.

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In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Susan Harold is joined by Nicole Shannon—artist, writer, researcher, and founder of Create Potential®—to explore the powerful connection between creativity, flow, and finding direction when the path ahead feels uncertain. Drawing from her experiences as an artist, entrepreneur, and mother of a child with a rare genetic condition, Nicole shares how she developed Creative Wayfinding™, a research-informed framework that views creativity as a tool for navigating change and moving forward with intention.

Together, we dive into the science of flow state, why so many of us feel disconnected from our creativity, and how learning to access flow more consistently can lead to greater clarity, confidence, momentum, and purpose. Whether you're an artist, maker, or simply looking for a fresh perspective on overcoming uncertainty, this conversation offers practical insights for living and creating with intention.

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In this episode, Editor-in-Chief Susan Harold sits down with Lori Siebert—product designer, maker, mixed-media artist, and creative educator—to explore her journey from artist to entrepreneur and how she built a thriving creative business over several decades.

Lori began her career in 1987 with a graphic design firm and later expanded into art licensing, working with major brands like Target, Bath & Body Works, Universal Studios, and Nickelodeon while continuing to grow her own product and home décor design work. 

Lori shares how a series of life shifts beginning in 2021 led her to start saying “yes” to long-held bucket list opportunities while also learning to say “no” to things that no longer bring joy, reshaping how she approaches both life and work. She has expanded her impact through teaching and hosting immersive creative retreats across the United States and Europe, helping artists strengthen their creative practice and business skills. As co-founder of ArtBizJam and ArtBizJam Abundance, she continues to support artists with tools, resources, and community to build sustainable creative careers rooted in both passion and intention. 

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Upcoming Retreats:

Wearable Art Adventure - October 4th-9th (2026)

Winter in Oaxaca - January 24th-30th (2027)

Noticing, Capturing, and Composing a Grecian Journey - April 22nd-29th (2027)

Journalling the Journey - September 17th-24th (2027)

Marrakech, Morocco - October 30th - November 6th (2027)

Creative Director, writer, visual storyteller, and award-winning self-portrait photographer Lisa Foley-Haukom joins Editor in Chief Susan Harold for a conversation on how women makers can navigate media to share their work, build meaningful connections, and create opportunities through storytelling and photography.

As the founder of The Goldenbrand and Photo Club, Lisa has built a global creative community empowering women to step behind the lens and tell their own stories with confidence and authenticity. Lisa shares insights from her 30-day creative experiment, the evolution of Photo Club, and why she believes women are the best people to hold the camera when it comes to documenting their own lives and experiences.

The conversation also dives into the power we give the camera—and what it means to reclaim that power for ourselves through self-portraiture, creativity, and visibility. From redefining self-image to building creative confidence, this episode is an inspiring look at storytelling, community, and the importance of women documenting women.

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