Curious Minds

Curious Minds

There is plenty that Ashley and Louis know about each other, but there is always something new to learn. It's for this reason that Curious Minds was born! A new addition to Casa de Arte's episode line-up, Ashley and Louis ask each other questions they've never asked before and hear answers that will illuminate, encourage, and make you laugh.

The State of the Female Narrative

After a nearly three-year hiatus, Ashley and Louis are back and better than ever, ready to discuss creativity, spirituality, and the thread that holds them together: love. This week Ashley and Louis sit down to reflect on the current state of the female narrative. They talk about the Snow White remake controversy, the problems with Barbie, and the beauty of Pride and Prejudice. Are women reflected well in modern storytelling or not? Tune in to find out!

The Neighborhood: Coffee and Community with Brittany and Brent Murray

In this fun episode of Casa de Arte: The Neighborhood, Ashley and Louis chat with longtime friends and creators, Brittany and Brent Murray. Owners of their own coffee co, the Murrays share insight into building community, empathy, and creating all at the same time. This episode is sure to encourage you wherever you are on your creative journey.

The Neighborhood: Design and Influence with Mari and Ricardo Medina

Ashley and Louis sit down with friends and New Yorkers, Mari and Ricardo Medina who are both in the design world. They talk about everything from sustainability in fashion design (Mari) to the importance of reduplicating yourself (Ricardo). Tune in to this episode for all the inspiration on building up the next generation of designers and artists. Show Notes: What Mari and Ricardo recommend: - Flavorful Origins. 10-15min episodes for a creative lens on food outside of our western thinking. https://www.netflix.com/title/80991060 [https://www.netflix.com/title/80991060] - Street food - Latin America https://www.netflix.com/title/81249660 [https://www.netflix.com/title/81249660] - Mind Change by Heather McKean https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Change-Changing-World-Time-ebook/dp/B07SSRHQHB [https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Change-Changing-World-Time-ebook/dp/B07SSRHQHB] - BEMA Podcast. It has given me more context and a deeper understanding of the biblical text. https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/ [https://www.bemadiscipleship.com/]

The Neighborhood: Walking is Writing with Tiana Clark

In this episode of Casa de Arte: The Neighborhood, Ashley and Louis chat with their friend and poet, Tiana Clark on writer's block, creative process, and Tiana's triple M's! Tune in to find out what they are! This episode is perfect for anyone who is struggling in their creative work and needs some encouragement and inspiration. (Pardon the audio issues) Show Notes: Things Inspiring Tiana right now: - Disney and Pixar's Soul - https://movies.disney.com/soul [https://movies.disney.com/soul] - Bluets by Maggie Nelson - https://www.amazon.com/Bluets-Maggie-Nelson/dp/1933517409 [https://www.amazon.com/Bluets-Maggie-Nelson/dp/1933517409] - The Lonely City by Olivia Laing - The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma - https://www.amazon.com/AM-Club-Morning-Elevate-Life/dp/1443456624 [https://www.amazon.com/AM-Club-Morning-Elevate-Life/dp/1443456624]