The Intentional Expressions Podcast

The Intentional Expressions Podcast

Join host Peter Carpou on the Intentional Expressions Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of artistic expression. In each episode, we rethink traditional approaches, ignite creativity, and empower individuals through discussions on the social impact of the arts. Whether you’re an artist, activist, or someone looking to make a difference, this podcast invites you to discover how art can shape our world for the better.

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April 10, 2025 50 mins

In this episode, Peter reflects on the twelve-year journey of a mosaic mural project that began with the Larkin Street Youth Center and grew into one of San Francisco’s most enduring public artworks. Through the hands of young people navigating homelessness, instability, and deep transition, art became both refuge and expression.

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Hello everyone and welcome to the Intentional Expressions Podcast with host Peter Carpou, helping you rethink, create, and empower through the social impact of artistic expression.

 

In this episode, Peter begins with a poem and explores th...

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February 27, 2025 41 mins

In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Expressions, hosted by Peter Carpou, listeners are invited to explore the poignant journeys of young people as they leave home in search of a better life. These courageous youths navigate the unknown, often facing challenges and dangers on their path to self-discovery and independence.

The episode shares stories of remarkable courage, resilience, and the real-life interventions that pave th...

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Hello everyone and welcome back to the Intentional Expressions Podcast with Host Peter Carpou, helping you rethink, create, and empower through the social impact of artistic expression.

 

In this episode, Peter d...

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In this episode, Peter shares his journey to Edgewood Children’s Center, San Quentin State Prison, and Larkin Street Youth Center, along with how the concept of a ‘triangle’ came to be a useful tool that brought the experiences together into a cohesive yet separate, whole. He also explores how adolescence became the keystone to the unity of dislocation and trauma, common to these seemingly disparate locations. 

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In this episode, Peter explores how to create supportive spaces for self-expression, especially for quieter individuals, tackling insightful listener questions, ranging from educators and child psychologists to a young artist, about how art, music, and classroom environments can foster creativity and communication. Peter also reflects on his own favorite form of expression and the role of creativity in building confidence.

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Intentional Expressions podcast with your host, Peter Carpou. In this episode, Peter shares his profound journey from working with inmates in correctional settings to supporting children in residential care through the transformative power of art.

Listeners will also gain insights into how art serves as a tool for healing and communication, especially for those struggling with verbal expressi...

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