Creativity with Purpose is a podcast that celebrates the stories behind the art. Hosted by Ann M. Mracek, the show invites musicians, authors, craft artisans, and creative thinkers from all walks of life to share how their passions were born, what inspires their work, and how creativity shapes their journey. Each conversation goes beyond the finished piece to uncover the personal stories, challenges, and moments of discovery that give art its meaning. Listeners will hear about the sparks of inspiration, the perseverance required to bring ideas to life, and the ways creativity can heal, connect, and transform. From soulful music and powerful writing to handmade crafts and innovative projects, Creativity with Purpose explores the many forms creativity takes—and the impact it leaves on our lives and communities. Whether you’re an artist yourself or someone who simply loves to be inspired, this podcast will encourage you to embrace your own creative purpose.
Luke Mickelson grew up a hardworking farm kid in the small town of Kimberly, Idaho, where community, character, and service were simply a way of life. An avid athlete and lifelong competitor, he poured his energy into youth programs, coaching, and mentoring—developing both a passion for people and a natural talent for leadership. That same drive carried into his professional career in business, but something was missing. In 201...
He never expected this diagnosis. Dr. Kadar was accustomed to caring for patients—not becoming one. Just as he began a new marriage, a few episodes of minor chest pain led to a shocking diagnosis: severe heart disease requiring immediate open-heart surgery.
In Getting Better, he candidly chronicles his unexpected descent from excellent health into life-threatening illness, blending medical expertise with the raw experience of confr...
Todd J. Griffee grew up in Niles, Michigan, in the shadow of Notre Dame’s Golden Dome. Inspired at age ten to pursue a life of service, he combined his love of history, military tradition, and Notre Dame athletics into a focused plan that led him to become a two-time All-American fencer and Army ROTC graduate.
Todd went on to serve as an Army Reserve officer, Indiana State Trooper, St. Joseph County Deputy, and later as a Federal P...
Teach Your Family to Love Our guest is Nick Sevens from his teens, he made a hobby of fatherhood and family. When he lost a daughter to an avalanche in 2008, he realized his knowledge and experiences needed to be shared with other men. For over eighteen years now, he has led men’s ministries and spoken about fatherhood. He loves guiding fathers and grandfathers into how to build spiritual and emotional maturity into the lives ...
No Degree Required - The human face of tecnology in an AI world. Today with are speaking with Phil Jaderborg. Phil's perspective, shaped by his unique experiences and outlook on Life, highlights that qualities like persistence, patience, a positive attitude, and strong client management skills are paramount for success in this career field, viewing the profession as a continuous journey toward excellence and self-fulfillment. He co...
Creativity With Purpose - Author Douglas L. Schmidt is a dynamic leader and educator, passionately inspiring others to reach their full potential. With an MBA and a strong educational background, he blends academic insight with real-world experience to provide actionable leadership, learning, and personal growth strategies. His approach highlights the power of connections, fostering collaboration and mentorship to propel individual...
Creativity with Purpose - Our guest today is Robin A Wages a Native of Columbia SC, Daughter, Sister, Mother, Minister and Overseer of her own Outreach Ministry is now an Author of a Best Seller entitled, “Resurrection from Death to Life” (A book of HEALING). She fulfills her heart’s desire to help those in need that she encounters by providing education, a safe place shelter, clothing, meals transportation and she does all this th...
Creativity With Purpose. Out guest today is Jasmin Jahal. Jasmin is known as a Dancer’s Dancer and a Teacher’s Teacher. She has performed and taught throughout North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Her style is reminiscent of the most elegant oriental dance legends. As an instructor, she has been called an “encyclopedia of dance knowledge.” Jasmin nurtures her students, from beginners through the profes...
Creativity With Purpose. Our guest is Kathy Sechrist, a survivor of domestic violence and a dedicated advocate for those who have experienced similar trauma. Through her powerful and honest writing, she shares her journey of healing and resilience, offering hope and support to others. Kathy is passionate about raising awareness of the prevalence of abuse and breaking the cycle of silence that often surrounds it. Critics and readers...
Creativity With Purpose. Our guest is All Kaluzhny. Her first book, "Turning The Pages. How exploring my past lives led me on the journey of healing memories and what I leaned while traveling back in time," is available on Amazon. Alla immigrated to the United States from the former Soviet Union.
She holds two Master's degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Spiritual Psychology with an Emphasis on Consciousness, Health, and He...
Creativity With Purpose. Our guest is Natasha Tynes, a Jordanian-American author, journalist, ghostwriter, and a book coach based in Washington, D.C.
With over two decades of experience in storytelling across platforms, she brings a unique blend of media savvy, cultural insight, and narrative expertise to everything she does.
As the founder of Suburban Media Group, a boutique digital media agency, Natasha help clients—from startup...
Music is a Gift - World Class Jazz Performer and Composer An intimate conversation with a humble jazz pianist who’s played with legends and now shares his talent with the next generation. Pianist Nick Schlueter is a staple of the St. Louis music scene and is known both throughout the US and internationally for his dynamic accompaniment and improvisational creativity. Nick utilizes his extensive knowledge of instrument timbre and rh...
Creativity With Purpose. Our guest is James B. Flaherty, the 89-year-old author, that challenges readers (and friends) to ask themselves why can’t they be more like him and never wake up depressed, but embrace every day as a gift, an opportunity to achieve their purpose for living. His book LOVING LONGEVITY is a punchy, even humorous at moments, wake-up call for You to Face Reality with satisfaction and accomplishment. It’s not lik...
Creativity with Purpose - Jocelyn King - "The Queen of Online Safety". Jocelyn is the CEO and Founder of Smarter Online Safety, dedicated to empowering and equipping individuals and organizations with the knowledge to protect themselves in today’s evolving AI-driven cybercrime world. A renowned safety expert and educator, she has been recognized as a “Top 10 Woman in Cybersecurity”. As the creator of the Better Online Safety Simpli...
Creativity With Purpose - Kathi Sohn is a transformational coach, award-winning author, and speaker who helpsmothers of teens break the genrational cycle of parenting from pain. Through her signature program, Break the Cycle, Build a New Legacy, she guides mothers to heal their own emotional wounds, regulate their nervous systems, and reconnect with their children with presence and purpose. Her work empowers women to become grounde...
Creativity with Purpose with Ann Mracek
In this episode, we talk with Glory St. Germain a true force in music education and creative leadership. She is an international best-selling author, TEDx speaker and founder of the Ultimate Music Theory Program. Glory has dedicated her life to empowering music educators to teach with passion, build thriving businesses and change lives through the power of music.
Creativity with Purpose - Dr. Pete Andersen Podcast Our guest today, Dr. Pete Andersen , is a behaviorist, author, speaker, coach, publisher, and top performer. He has associated with top performing business, education and athletic programs, and Internet marketers to present transformational leadership strategies to improve performance in less time. His mission is to transform you to use more powerful intrinsic motivation principle...
Creativity with Purpose - Gigi Gaudet Podcast Our guest today is Gigi Gaudet, Founder, President & Visionary of the Empowerment and Adventure Foundation and author of the upcoming book, “TRIUMPH! How to Turn Life’s Greatest Challenges into the Biggest Victories”. Gigi empowers people to be happy with the V-BEST roadmap to happiness developed from my own personal experience overcoming adversity. She teaches it at the Empowerment...
You can get the "Thought for the day" at Internet-humor.com How do you make em laugh? Creativity with Purpose - Bill Williams Podcast For over 20 years, Bill Williams has been spreading joy and wisdom through his daily email series, A Thought for the Day. From managing a sales team to inspiring audiences worldwide, his collection of humorous and thought-provoking stories has connected people across generations and continents. Sign-...
Our guest today, Sieglinde Othmer, a refugee, immigrant, academic, administrator, researcher and gardener, she raised three children and three dogs and has traveled to over 40 countries. She earned her PhD in Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg. In her book, "Joyous Longevity: The A-Z Field Guide" she shares the wisdom she has acquired in eighty years of living. Her real purpose is to help people feel good about their age....
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