Welcome to Happy Medium, the middle ground where the arts and mental health meet. I’m your host, Malaika Hollist. This isn’t just a podcast — you will get a front-row seat to the creative process. You’re not just going to hear about the art, you’ll see it. You’ll meet local artists from the Tampa Bay community and be clued in on how they found their artistic voice and the powerful connection between creativity and the mind. Let’s uncover the stories behind the artists in your own backyard on Happy Medium.
Meet Ricky Singh, an artist who discovered his passion for art later in life. During the COVID pandemic, he stumbled upon resin art and made the bold decision to pursue it full-time. Leaving behind his career as a businessman, Ricky relocated from New Jersey to St. Petersburg to embark on this artistic journey. His story is a testament to the power of embracing change, reigniting creativity, and proving you can follow your passion at any time.
13 Dec 2024
Tattoo Artist with Lucky Loz
Tattoo artist Loz shares insights into the artistry, dedication, and precision required to create remarkable tattoos, offering a deeper appreciation for the art.
18 Oct 2024
Glass Blowing with Nick Beaman and Jack Alden
In this episode of Happy Medium, Nick Beaman and Jack Alden sit down with host Malaika Hollist to discuss the magic of glassblowing and the process behind creating their glass art. Learn about the art form and how these artist found their way to this unique art form!
13 Sept 2024
Abstract Figurative Art with Tricia Sham
Tricia Sham is an abstract figurative artist based in Florida, whose work “represents the rhythm of shock, loneliness, and empowerment through an ambiguous and intimate lens.” Sham’s art focuses a lot on nature, insects and plants specifically. Listen as Happy Medium host Malaika Hollist and Sham talk about her art, how she creates her pieces and the deep process of how she finds inspiration.
Website: https://www.ttsham.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/triciasham
FB: https://www.facebook.com/TriciaSham
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triciasham
Thank you to our sponsors Community Foundation Tampa Bay and Gobioff Foundation.
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30 Aug 2024
Adaptive Fashion with Lady Natasha Fines
Lady Fines Adaptive Fashion offers disability-inclusive apparel to those with any kind of physical disability. With elements like zippers, Velcro, or magnetic fasteners, the clothes empower, restore independence, and autonomy to their owners.
In the season 2 premiere of Happy Medium, host Malaika Hollist and Lady Fines designer/founder/CEO Natasha Fines talk about Natasha’s rise to success with her new fashion line, where her love of fashion comes from, and her premiere at New York Fashion week this year.
5 Jan 2024
Cosplay
16 year old Gemma loves cosplay because it is a space where she feels free to be the most authentic version of herself. This conversation focuses on what cosplay is and how characters and costumes empower Gemma.
1 Dec 2023
Art is for the Heart
Grace is a member of Creative Clay and an extremely talented artist. Creative Clay's mission is to help people with disabilities achieve full and inclusive lives by providing expressive, educational and vocational experiences in the arts.Today we speak with her about her favorite things to paint, sew, her love of guinea pigs and what she loves about Creative Clay. She reminds us that art is not about what you make, but the journey in making and giving yourself that freedom. We also have a special appearance by Creative Clay's Public Relations Manager, Kerry Kriseman who lets us know more about what they do at Creative Clay and how you can get involved.
24 Nov 2023
Art as a Career
Alyssa Marie is a muralist who took a a chance and moved to St. Petersburg, FL. , almost 10 years. She knew she wanted to be an artist and her studies in graphic art did not fuel her soul. After taking a chance and putting herself out there her career grew almost instantly. In this episode we discuss how she made art a career.
10 Nov 2023
Identity in Dance
Local dance choreographer, teacher & former principal ballet dancer Lauren Blakeney discusses the different sides of the dance world and how it became her whole identity. Now at the end of her 20s she is learning to define herself as Lauren and not her accomplishments.
3 Nov 2023
Bonus Episode : Finding the artist in me
We have a bonus episode of Happy Medium for you! Writer and Actor, Zuberi Son discusses his journey to finding his self-identity. As a young black man who looked like he could go pro in football, but always loved to sing write and act, this 22 year old is taking steps every day to make his dreams reality.
27 Oct 2023
Set for Design
Jason is a set designer who has worked with many companies such as Disney on Ice and many sets of your favorite theme parks. He found his way to special effects by trusting his own gut. He knew what he wanted and went after it. Listen to how that came to be
20 Oct 2023
How A Teen Processes Anxiety
17 year old Reagan talks to our host about what she finds the most challenging about being a teenager who struggles with anxiety and how she uses art to cope.
13 Oct 2023
Finding Yourself Through Words
Jamie Dawson, A local spoken word poet discusses how her identity as a black female was affirmed in her environment and allowed her love and talent for words to flourish. Now she uses her art to help other find their truest self.
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