Stories of Change and Creativity

Are you standing at a fork in the road - unsure which path to take? I've been there. Join me for conversations with students, artists, professors, entrepreneurs, writers and everyday changemakers. You'll learn: - How to navigate change with courage and clarity - Personal stories of reinvention and creative breakthroughs - Practical tips and productivity hacks - How to overcome self-doubt and unleash creative potential

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Navigate change, spark creativity, and live your best life.

Are you standing at a fork in the road - unsure which path to take? I've been there.

Join me for conversations with students, artists, professors, entrepreneurs, writers and everyday changemakers.

You'll learn:
- How to navigate change with courage and clarity
- Personal stories of reinvention and creative breakthroughs
- Practical tips and productivity hacks
- How to overcome self-doubt and unleash creative potential

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Nov. 27, 2025

Coming Home: Navajo Designer Amy Denet Deal on Identity, Healing, and Sustainable Fashion

What is home? Is it a place, a memory, a landscape—or a journey? In this episode, Judy Oskam explores the transformative meaning of home with Navajo Designer Amy Denet Deal. She's the founder of 4 Kinship , Indigenous Future...

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Nov. 18, 2025

Why Celebration Is Essential: Rituals, Meaning, and Maya Wisdom with Dr. R. Jon McGee

What if celebration isn’t something “extra,” but something essential to living a meaningful, connected life? If you're like me, you're always looking for reasons to celebrate and enjoy life. In this episode of Stories of Cha...

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Nov. 2, 2025

The United States of Sport: Dr. Kenon Brown on Branding and the Future of Sports Communication

How do sports, culture, and communication shape who we are? In this episode, Judy Oskam talks with University of Alabama Sports Scholar Dr. Kenon Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor of advertising and public relations, co-direct...

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Oct. 5, 2025

Understanding Your Relationship with Money — Financial Psychology with Mary Liz Burns

What’s your relationship with money? Do you worry about having enough? Does money guide all of your decisions? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity , I talk with Mary Liz Burns about the psychology of money . S...

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Sept. 29, 2025

Texas State’s Dr. Kelly Damphousse on Connection & Student Success

For our 100th episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Damphousse , the 10th president of Texas State University. A sociologist by training, President Damphousse talks candidly about the midnight moment that set the tone for his pr...

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Sept. 22, 2025

Becoming You - What we learned from Suzy Welch

Do you know your values? You might think you know your values, but are you living your values, right now? In this solo episode, Judy Oskam reflects on a recent experience she shared with her daughter, Danielle. Together, they...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Christian Ray Flores on Freedom, Resilience, and Living Your Brand

What does it really mean to be free? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity , Judy Oskam sits down with Christian Ray Flores —a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and author of the Little Book of Big Reasons t...

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Why You Should Take Action - Then Figure It Out

In my TEDx talk, Why You Should Take Action - Then Figure It Out, I shared how moving forward — even without all the answers — leads to growth and unexpected opportunities. Here, we bring that idea to life with candid conversations, expert insights, and tools you can use to navigate challenges and tap into your creative potential.