The Art Box Academy® Podcast

Creating Magic: Inside Saki’s World of Children’s Books | A Scholastic and Macmillan Author-Illustrator

In this episode, we sit down with enchanting children's book author and illustrator, Saki Tanaka, dedicated to inspiring young minds through storytelling. She shares her creative process, what sparked her journey into writing, and the heart behind her stories.  Whether you're a parent, educator, or creative, this conversation offers a glimpse into the power of imagination and the impact of meaningful stories in a child’s life. Website: sakitales.com [http://sakitales.com/]IG: @sakitales3 [https://www.instagram.com/sakitales3/?hl=en]Newsletter: The Story Portal Dispatch [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/WXEXZ17]Book links: https://sakitales.com/between-words [https://sakitales.com/between-words]https://sakitales.com/nimbus-plays-alone [https://sakitales.com/nimbus-plays-alone]

Behind the Magic: Karen’s Story from Disney to Real Life #waltdisneyanimationstudios

In this episode, Karen, a former Walt Disney development executive, shares her creative journey and what it was like working behind the scenes in the film industry. You may know her for some of the iconic movies—but did you know the incredible behind-the-scenes stories? Tune in to discover the power of creativity and how to easily integrate creative practices and wisdom into your life—sharpening innovative thinking, strengthening your creative mind, and reminding you that creativity is truly your superpower. #PowerOfCreativity #DisneyProducer #BehindTheScenes #CreativeJourney #waltdisneyanimationstudios

The Power of Creativity: Lessons from USC’s Legendary Marching Band Director, Dr. Arthur C. Bartner #USC

This episode features the legendary Dr. Arthur C. Bartner, longtime director of the University of Southern CaliforniaTrojan Marching Band. You may know him for his iconic leadership—but did you know the incredible behind-the-scenes stories? Tune in to discover the power of creativity and how to easily integrate creative practices and wisdom into your life—sharpening innovative thinking, strengthening your creative mind, and reminding you that creativity is truly your superpower.