Tag: inspiration

Hatsue | Photographer

Hatsue | Photographer

From horse camps in Hamilton, Ohio to shooting for major clients and teaching at DAAP, Cincinnati-based photographer Hatsue shares her creative journey with host Rodney Veal.

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Joy Johnson | Artist & Curator

Joy Johnson | Artist & Curator

In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, artist, activist, and muralist Joy Johnson traces her path from Fordham University and basketball scholarships to interior design, mural festivals, and leading community art on Dayton’s West Side.

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Babatunde “HipHopera” Akinboboye | Musician

Babatunde “HipHopera” Akinboboye | Musician

What happens when world-class opera collides with West Coast hip hop? In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, host Rodney Veal sits down with Babatunde Akinboboye, the viral “HipHopera” baritone who’s redefining what opera can be.

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Aimee Noel Poet & Educator

Aimee Noel Poet & Educator

In this episode of Rodney Veal’s Inspired By, Poet, writer, and educator Aimee Noel shares how she “stumbled” into poetry through a professional development class, the life-changing influence of professor Adrienne Cassel, and why discovering there are no boundaries in poetry unlocked her creative path.

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Spoken Word Artist Laurent Che

Spoken Word Artist Laurent Che

Rodney Veal interviews Laurent Che, a spoken word artist and multihyphenate, who shares his inspiring journey from a young dancer to a spoken word poet and creative professional. Through personal stories of overcoming challenges, he discusses the power of perspective, creativity, and pursuing multiple passions while staying true to one’s vision.

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Artist Susan Byrnes

Artist Susan Byrnes

Rodney Veal interviews artist Susan Byrnes about the importance of transferable skills in the world of art, how the two of them came together on a piece for The Contemporary Dayton, and how sometimes the best way to ingest a piece of art is with patience.

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Musician David King

Musician David King

Rodney Veal interviews David King, a musician and member of the jazz trio The Bad Plus, about his early musical influences, his love for visual art, and the significance of humanity in art.

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