June 14, 2025
Exploring Creativity - Finding Your Inner Creativity - Part 1 - Mindfulness and Meditation Summary
In this special episode of "Exploring Creativity," host Rich Pfeifer interviews MJ Stevenson on the subjects of mindfulness and meditation. They discuss how these practices can enhance creativity by helping individuals focus and stay present. MJ shares her personal journey with meditation, which began as a means to overcome shyness and evolved over 50 years to include various methods like guided meditations, chanting, and her unique "morning happy dance." They explore different ways to start and maintain a meditation practice, emphasizing that it can be highly personalized. Both agree that even brief periods of mindfulness daily can significantly impact overall well-being and creative potential.
Exploring Creativity - So You Want To Be An Actor - Part 2 - Summary
Host Rich Pfeifer welcomes actors Julie Fitzpatrick and Suzanne McCormick (both from Guilford, Connecticut) for part two of “So You Want to Be an Actor,” focusing on working-life realities. Julie recalls earning her Equity card at American Conservat…
Exploring Creativity - Episode 23 - ArtReach Inc - Summary
Host Rich Pfeifer visits ArtReach Incorporated in Norwich, Connecticut, with guests Emma Palzere-Rae (Associate Director) and Carin Jennie Estey (Event Coordinator and theater artist) to discuss how ArtReach uses community performances and art exhib…