Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
About This Podcast
Made to Make (formerly Painterly Life) is a podcast series about creativity across disciplines—and the resilience it takes to keep going.
On this channel, you’ll find honest conversations with artists, musicians, songwriters, photographers, producers, and makers of all kinds as they share their creative process, personal challenges, and what keeps them creating through uncertainty, doubt, and change.
This isn’t about hacks, overnight success, or perfect routines. It’s about the real work of living a creative life—the setbacks, breakthroughs, persistence, and the deeply human pull to make things.
If you’re a creative navigating the long road, questioning your path, or looking for meaningful conversations about art and life, you’re in the right place.
🎨 Expect stories that heal, tips that empower, and creative energy to fuel your soul.
🖌️ New episodes on the first and third Thursday of the month—because every guest is a new muse, just for you.
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
S2E9 How Denise Hall Built an Art Career Without Ever “Having Time”
Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, artist and teacher Denise Hall opens up about her creative journey—from sketching from the family Bible as a child to building a life…
S2E8 From Depression to Healing: How Creativity Changed David Sandum’s Life
Send us Fan MailMost people think creativity comes from talent or inspiration — but for artist David Sandum, it’s been a deep, healing journey shaped by depression, trauma, and rediscovery. When…
S2E7 Diane Breuer: Creativity Across Continents
Send us Fan MailDiscover how Diane Breuer’s international artistic journey shaped her unique style, her approach to fostering creative communities, and her advice for tapping into your own…
S2E6 Colette Lafia: Art as Prayer~The Creative Process as a Path to the Divine
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Made to Make Podcast, host Shannon Grissom talks with spiritual director and author Colette Lafia about the powerful connection between creativity and…
S2E5 It’s Never Too Late to Create: Storytelling, Creativity, and a Navy Veteran’s 50-Year Journey with John Chadwell
Send us Fan MailWhat does a lifetime of storytelling look like?In this episode of the Made to Make Podcast, host Shannon sits down with Navy veteran, journalist, and author John Chadwell to explore a…
S2E4 Jason Shepherd: Chasing Dreams
Send us Fan MailKentucky singer-songwriter Jason Shepard joins the Made to Make podcast to share his journey through songwriting, creativity, and building a music career while balancing family and a…
S2E3 Heidi Hooper: Dryer Lint & The Art of Whimsy
Send us Fan MailIn this enchanting episode of Made to Make, we meet Heidi Hooper, an artist who has transformed something as ordinary as dryer lint into extraordinary works of art. Often called the…
S2E2 Yoga for the Mind: A Conversation with Deb Pepin
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Made to Make, host Shannon Grissom sits down with California-based artist Deb Pepin for a soulful conversation about creativity, intuition, and the quiet power of…
S2E1 The Power of Daily Painting: JoAnne Perez Robinson on Building a Life as an Artist
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Made to Make podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with painter JoAnne Perez Robinson for an honest and inspiring conversation about building a creative life…
S1E25 Creating Through Challenges: Caroline Masters Fused Glass Art Journey
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Painterly Life Podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with glass artist Caroline Masters for an inspiring conversation about creativity, experimentation, and…
S1E24 No One Reads the Same Book You Read: A Creative Conversation with Juliet Blackwell
Send us Fan MailAre you looking to ignite your creativity? 🎨✨In this episode of the Painterly Podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with artist and author Juliet Blackwell—a true Renaissance woman…
S1E23 Bold Strokes, Bright Spirit: Inside the World of Trowzers Akimbo
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Painterly Life, host Shannon Grissom sits down with award-winning artist Trowzers Akimbo to explore the rich tapestry of his creative journey. Growing up…
S1E22 Creativity, Spirit & Sacred Spaces: A Conversation with Christine Jurisich
Send us Fan MailIn this enlightening episode of The Painterly Life Podcast, Shannon Grissom sits down with writer and retreat facilitator Christine Jurisich for a heartfelt conversation about…
S1E20 The Art of Reinvention: Paul Overton on Sustainable Design and Creative Flow
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of The Painterly Life Podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with designer and creative visionary Paul Overton, founder of Object Lesson Interiors. From his…
S1E19 Behind the Scenes of Local TV: Sam Lesante Jr. on Creativity, Family, and AI in Media
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Painterly Life Podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with Sam Lesante Jr., seasoned television producer and president of SSPTV, to explore the world of local…
S1E18 Picking Up the Pieces: Hal Raines’ Journey Through Clay and Parkinson’s
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Painterly Life Podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with ceramic artist Hal Raines for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation. Hal opens up about his…
S1E17 A Taste of Whimsy, A Vision for Success: 100% Kosher with Ethan Cranke
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Painterly Life podcast, host Shannon Grissom sits down with visual storyteller Ethan Crank to explore the rich narrative behind his art. Ethan shares the story…
S1E16 Bill Cuebas, The Golf Father: Creatively Driving Change Through Golf
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Painterly Life podcast, host Shannon Grissom speaks with Bill Cuebas, known as the Golf Father, about his journey from law enforcement to becoming a prominent…
S1E15 Living the Creative Life: Humor and Wisdom from Lee Silber
Send us Fan MailIn this inspiring episode of Painterly Life, host Shannon Grissom sits down with Lee Silber—surfer, entrepreneur, award-winning author, and speaker—who has built a life around…
S1E14 Writing Strong Women: Thriller Writer Nanette Potter’s Journey with Blade Broussard
Send us Fan MailIn this captivating episode of Painterly Life, host Shannon Grissom sits down with award-winning author Nanette Potter to explore the creative journey behind the Blade Broussard…
Frequently Asked Questions
Made to Make has published 33 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Arts, Music.
Made to Make is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 33m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Made to Make, including email and social media links.
Similar Podcasts
Pop Culture Happy Hour
NPR
300 episodes
Dissect
The Ringer
330 episodes
Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin
iHeartPodcasts
487 episodes
Twenty Thousand Hertz
Dallas Taylor
242 episodes
Work in Progress with Sophia Bush
iHeartPodcasts
339 episodes
Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast
Joshua Weilerstein
290 episodes