Painting Your Path
If you’ve asked yourself “Am I living the life I want to live or have I been living for someone else?” Maybe you’re 40+ and asking: “What do I really want to do when I grow up?” If so, this podcast is for you. It’s time for you to do the thing you’ve been waiting to do but maybe didn’t think it was possible. Here’s what I know: You can be, do, and have whatever you set your mind to. Create life on your terms. This podcast features interviews with inspiring people who share their stories about stepping out and creating a life they love. You can also expect solo episodes where I share what’s on my mind and heart, all to help you continue to paint your path.
Painting Your Path
When Is the Meaning of Life: Interview with Alexander AD
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In this episode, I sit down with Alexander AD: artist, designer, photographer, chef, and filmmaker whose work in Altadena has quietly shaped how the community remembers and reimagines life after the fires.
We explore:
- Alexander’s journey from corporate VP to full-time creative
- How growing up with strict expectations led him back to art
- The role of resilience, curiosity, and intention in his work
- His deep connection to Altadena and the Eaton fire recovery
- The story behind his proposed mural installation “You Are Here”
- Why, for Alexander, the answer to “When is the meaning of life?” is simpler (and more radical) than you might think
Listen if: you’re an artist (or aspiring one) who’s craving permission to claim your creativity, or you want to hear how one person is helping a fire-impacted community rise from the ashes through art.
Connect with Alexander:
- Website: www.alexander.co
Connect with Clarissa:
- Self-Paced Vision Board Workshop: https://fromemployee2entrepreneur.live/visionboard
- May 11th FREE Activate Your Creative Voice Masterclass: Email ACTIVATE to clarissa@clarissastudio.com and I’ll get you registered!
- SAVE THE DATE: June 6th ALTA Arts Fair at The Fraternal Order of Eagles #719, 455 E Woodbury Rd, Altadena, CA 91001
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarissacastilloramsey.art