#73 - From Cancer to Creation: Cameron Mattingly’s Inspiring Journey | IN the Loop TV

#73 - From Cancer to Creation: Cameron Mattingly’s Inspiring Journey | IN the Loop TV

IN the Loop welcomes author Cameron Mattingly for a powerful and emotional in-studio conversation about turning life’s hardest moments into something meaningful. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, Cameron faced uncertainty, fear, and one of the toughest battles imaginable. Instead of giving in, she channeled her experience into something deeply personal—her debut novel, The Stillness Retreat. In this inspiring interview, Cameron opens up about her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and remission, and how writing became both an outlet and a source of control during a time when everything felt uncertain. From the raw emotional realities of chemo to the creative process of transforming her story into fiction, her perspective is honest, relatable, and deeply moving. The conversation also explores themes of healing, resilience, motherhood, and finding purpose through pain. Whether you’ve faced hardship yourself or are supporting someone who has, Cameron’s story is a reminder that strength can be found even in the darkest moments. 📚 Find The Stillness Retreat on Amazon (search by title or C.A. Mattingly) — 📺 Featured on IN the Loop TV Show (ABC / WRTV + Indy hotel channels) 🎁 Enter to win your choice of prizes like a $50 gift card to Sun King Brewing or a $350 voucher to Anarchy Axe Throwing by visiting https://INtheLoop.tv/giveaways/ or scanning the QR code during the LIVEstream or ABC broadcast. No purchase necessary—just visit for a chance at an instant win. — 🔗 More from IN the Loop: https://intheloop.tv

#72 - HyBall Entertainment: Protecting Indiana Artists & Building Legacy

Renée sits down with David Highbaugh, U.S. Navy veteran and founder of HyBall Entertainment, for a high-energy conversation about Indiana’s rich music legacy—and why today’s independent artists deserve real protection, education, and opportunity. David breaks down the purpose behind HyBall Records, the importance of understanding contracts, and how HyBall helps artists avoid industry scams while building sustainable careers. Plus: highlights from Sounds of Indiana’s Legacy supporting Brewster’s Place, and a preview of upcoming events like Indiana Turbo Music (Apr 11) and the 7th Annual Grassroots Music Seminar & Concert Tour Series (Sept 12).

#71 - Rose Town Christmas: Lights, Camera, Chaos — Peek & Morris In-Studio

Writer/director Thomas Peek and lead actor/author/publisher Brian K. Morris stop by to talk A Rose Town Christmas: Lights, Camera, Chaos and the FREE movie premiere in Muncie on Friday, Dec 5 (doors 6pm / film 7pm). They share how a radio interview turned into a creative partnership, what it takes to pull off micro-budget filmmaking that doesn’t look micro-budget, and how the premiere supports Cruzin for Autism. Plus: behind-the-scenes laughs, a look at the trailer, Brian’s book “Santa Stein” (available on Amazon), and a few teases about what they’re making next.

#70 - Catching Up with Renée: Fashion, Film & Big Screens

In this in-studio conversation, IN the Loop host Renée Michelle Merrifield switches seats and becomes the guest as Jason Aaron catches viewers up on the whirlwind of opportunities Renée has stepped into over the past year.   From hosting the 19th Anniversary Midwest Fashion Week at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, to appearing as herself in a major Amazon Prime film shot at Lucas Oil Stadium alongside Peyton Manning, to appearances on Hallmark, Lifetime, BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and feature film The Leader with Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson, and Jim Parsons — Renée shares behind-the-scenes stories, laughs at her own on-camera moments, and reflects on the surreal experience of watching herself on the big screen.   The segment highlights how Renée’s work on IN the Loop connects to her expanding presence in film, television, music, and live events, showing viewers the many places they might recognize her from — and where they might see her next.   This is a fun, self-aware, high-energy recap that blends humor, gratitude, and local pride while showcasing how Indiana talent is reaching national platforms.

#69 - Emmy Paints: Metamorphosis, Live Art & The Power of Transformation

Renée Michelle Merrifield welcomes back multimedia artist Emmy for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation about her evolution as an artist and the upcoming “Metamorphosis” Art Show — happening November 8th at 7 PM at Elevated Image Suites in Fishers, Indiana.   Emmy opens up about her artistic process, emotional growth, and how grief, joy, and everyday beauty influence her expressive portraiture. She shares details about her live painting performance, a raffle for a full-size painting ($5 per ticket), and the more than 25 original pieces that explore transformation through bold color, texture, and emotion.   From live wedding paintings to custom commissions and community connections, Emmy proves that art isn’t just something you hang on a wall — it’s something you feel.   ✨ Proudly supported by our sponsors: Mystic Images Tattoo, Mandra Dee’s Beauty 2U (Indy Skin Diva), Melody’s Pretties, and indycsz (ComedySportz Indianapolis).