Art Heroes with JPH

Sheelah has been working in the arts sales sector for over 15 years, 10 of which she ran a successful art gallery working with both established and up and coming artists. Through this work she came to realise that there was a lack of resources for artists to learn about the industry, like the ins and outs of exhibiting your work. This gap created a lot of frustration and disappointment for lots of very talented artists. So, in 2019 Sheelah closed the gallery to focus all her time and efforts on helping artists to create thriving and sustainable business from their art practices by sharing her experience and expertise. Sheelah is an Art Historian (BAhons) and a snap happy photographer. She gets almost as much of a thrill from a perfectly captured moment in time in a photo as she does from falling in love with an artwork. She has fallen, hard, many times and she never tires of it. Sheelah has a strong passion and belief in the importance of art and visual communications for the betterment and development of communities. This is the foundation of everything she does at 2020 Curates. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Kentrice Schexnayder is a multifaceted New Orleans artist/muralist. From timeless fine arts pieces sold nationwide to one of the largest historical murals in New Orleans history - Schexnayder is most known for captivating life like portraits and history in her Art/Murals. Schexnayder is on her way to becoming a nationally renown artist. Inspired to be an artist from the ripe age of 6, Schexnayder graduated in 2010 from the University of New Orleans with a bachelor’s degree in fine arts and a minor in business. https://www.ken6studio.com/ Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Laura is the host of The Mosaic Life with Laura W. on BizRadio.US Winner of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s WomanUp 2022 Best in Business award, Laura Wagenknecht, Founder and CEO of Mosaic Business Consulting, is an experienced consultant, executive coach, and strategist. With more than 30 years of professional experience and 20+ years of executive experience, she can draw on her background to help others. Her background and expertise make her the ideal fit for working women and minority business owners, coaches, consultants, therapists, healthcare providers, and other service providers. She believes our diverse businesses provide a critical and beautiful contribution to the business community – and the world needs more women and minority business owners to succeed! https://www.mosaicbusinessconsulting.com/ https://bizradio.us/ Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Melissa McKinney is a singer/songwriter and musician living in Asheville, NC. Before moving here from WV, she spent 15 years as the owner of Stages Music School and The founder/director of The One Voice Project, an artist development program that offers young musicians the opportunity to travel with an empowerment and mental health awareness concert tour. She is the lead singer of Mama & The Ruckus who recently won the honor of competing in the International Blues Competition in Memphis. She is a resident artist with LEAF Global Arts and has a passion for giving young people the opportunity to use their voices to make a positive difference in their community and the world. She is the co-founder of the WTF Music Festival coming back for its 2nd year in June of 2023. Melissa enjoys organizing events, especially ones that benefit people or causes that she is passionate about. Most recently she helped organize the No Simple Disruption/Medeski & Friends event at Salvage Station. She is the mother of K. McKinney, a local bass player/singer who she performs often, as well as two Great Pyrenees named Dorian and Lydian, a doodly dog named Aeolian, and a cat named Locrian. https://www.melissamckinneymusic.com Photo by Jessica Montanez Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Tom Boots is an organizational development consultant and executive coach. He brings more than 25 years of experience working with small and large businesses, nonprofits, and the Federal Government. He earned an MA degree in Human Development from the University of Kansas with an emphasis in organizational behavior management. He also spends time creating music, painting, and exploring the outdoors. WEBSITE LINKS / CTA: tom@tombootsconsulting.com www.tombootsconsulting.com Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Welcome to Art Hero’s with JPH, where we believe art can heal, connect and galvanize. This is our second episode of our NEW monthly mini- training series with myself, Johanna Patrice Hagarty. Each episode will correspond with our Art Hero Group Coaching Program and will serve 3 purposes: Our 1hr group coaching live training takes place the second Wednesday of every month at 11am EST. Members get all replays and a direct line to business experts that can answer your unique business questions in a timely fashion. Vist: www.ArtHero.Biz/Current-Programs to learn more about any of our programs and services. BUT for now, let’s dive in! Last month we discussed 3 Tips for getting into the right executive mindset for business (regardless of where you are!) This month the topic is all about goals and project management. Now at the beginning of the year, we are always bombarded with goals and this internal anxiety monster can easily come out (at least in me) feeling like I’ve got to start the year off perfectly right. Well for anyone who knows me and my coaching style, you know that I believe in small changes, aka microshifts- so that’s what we’re going to talk about today. Why those are important, and how to manage those. We’re going: If Pablo Picasso said, “our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” then I think we can at least entertain the idea of goal setting. So grab a piece of paper to take notes, and tune in while we break it all down for you! Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Courtney Naquin is a climate and environmental justice communications professional based in New Orleans. Courtney was born and raised in a petrochemical and fossil fuel “sacrifice zone” of Southeast Texas, and has deep family roots in endangered bayou communities of Southern Louisiana. They’ve seen first hand the devastation and displacement of multiple major climate and environmental disasters, from Hurricane Katrina to the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill to the more recent Hurricane Ida. Their upbringing inspired them to make environmental advocacy and climate communications their career. They are currently the Gulf Coast Deputy Press Secretary for Sierra Club’s Beyond Dirty Fuels campaign, working closely with grassroots organizations and frontline leaders to elevate the Gulf South resistance to extractive and polluting industry. They are a firm believer in “bottom up” messaging and community-led storytelling that centers the experiences and needs of those most impacted by industry activity and climate change. Courtney is dedicated to helping stop the fracked gas “LNG” buildout that is threatening the Gulf Coast, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, Southeast Texas, and Southwest Louisiana. They work with communities and groups along the “fracking cycle,” referring to the extraction of fossil fuels from the Permian Basin to transport and export along the TX/LA Gulf Coast. Courtney also works as the education coordinator for the Houma Language Project, a new cultural restoration initiative with United Houma Nation, one of Southern Louisiana’s Indigenous Tribes. The Houma Language Project aims to revitalize Uma, the Tribe’s original language, and to engage Houma youth to help keep Houma French alive in a time where climate change poses an active existential threat to the Indigenous peoples of Southern Louisiana Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Salon.com wrote: “By trade, Dayna Reggero is an environmentalist. Her work ranges from filmmaking to beginning her career as a spokesperson. However, her most skilled workers might come in the form of organizing conversations, or simply starting them.” In a print feature, Woman’s Day Magazine showcased Dayna as an “Earth Mother: an Artist Activist who isn’t just fighting for cleaner air and water, but protecting a community’s most precious resources – its people.” Dayna was honored in 2022 as the winner of the Maya Deren Short Film Innovation Prize for her insightful, essential documentaries but also her human spirit to make the world more aware of itself through her various projects.” https://gulfcoastmurals.com/ Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Assuming we take the term “grown up” loosely, Simon Pellett grew up in the south of England, spent his teenage years engrossed in art and music and learning to play the guitar. At 20 he met a girl and left the UK, moving north of Boston in the US.and over the years contributed to several different musical projects, while working on his career as a graphic artist. From his early teens, he suffered from anxiety and depression, which caused crippling self-doubt, virtually halting any confidence to join bands or play in public for fear of ridicule and not being good enough. It wasn’t until a childhood friend turned him on to motivational and leadership authors and speakers such as Tony Robbins, that he began to work on overcoming his fears and seeking to improve himself in all aspects of life. After working with various musicians in New England, Simon joined a band that opened for national touring acts, won a battle of the bands, and was interviewed on the radio. The band ran its course, but the relationships in the scene and the experiences were invaluable. With the entrepreneurial and mindset knowledge gained from constantly seeking new books and podcasts, coupled with seeing firsthand the stumbling blocks that bands run into when trying to build a career in music, he launched a podcast called Music On Your Own Terms. This podcast aims to help musicians develop an entrepreneurial mindset, overcome the same self-doubt, anxiety, and depression, and build a community of musicians that work together to improve the scene with the mantra “A rising tide lifts all ships”. Simon is currently based in Texas and along with the podcast he works professionally as a graphic artist for a screen printing company, producing merch for various bands. During his spare time, he writes his own music, works with other musicians recording guitar and bass, helps promote his friends’ bands, and teaches guitar and bass. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Johanna Patrice Hagarty (or JPH) has personally founded two 6-figure companies and has helped bring in over 10 million dollars for nonprofits and small businesses. She also consults on marketing and development with dozens of small businesses and has worked with the Small Business Administration and several of the largest entrepreneurial institutions across North Carolina. Her business Art Hero, LLC turned 1 on January 18th, 2023, and was founded on the idea that art can heal, connect, and galvanize. Currently offering an online foundational business course, group coaching, and consulting- Art Hero is always looking for ways to expand their programs and services to help the BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and historically underrepresented communities. In today's monthly mini-training, JPH is going to discuss 3 tips for maintaining a winning mindset in business. Learn more at: www.ArtHero.Biz/Current-Programs Join the conversation on Instagram: @artherobiz Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Tricia Tripp is the lead singer/band leader of Hearts Gone South and the owner of Winter Magnolia Designs, a local design business specializing in murals, custom artwork, and prints. She has lived in Asheville for over 18 years and travels around the region playing music and painting murals. Winter Magnolia Designs IG: @wintermagnoliadesigns Web: https://www.wintermagnoliadesigns.com/ Hearts Gone South IG: @heartsgonesouth Bandcamp: https://heartsgonesouth.bandcamp.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRz2qliIYBs0Q6igl-POUA FB: https://www.facebook.com/heartsgonesouth Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Emcee/Lyricist - NYC to Asheville Contact/Booking: peter.the.poet.us@gmail.com Lyrically potent, exceptionally dynamic, fresh, and forthright - P.T.P aka Peter the Poet is a New York City-raised, Asheville-based emcee on the rise. Known for his intensely crafted flows, emphatic vocal performance, and intrepid stage presence - P.T.P blazes his own trail amongst his peers. Championing lyricism, vulnerability, and jagged attitude in Hip-Hop - P.T.P's music orbits a precisely woven core of self-celebration, aggro rebellion, relational reflections, and existential woe. His distinct sonic stylings bridge the gap between poets, songwriters, Trap enthusiasts, and Hip-Hop purists - earning him comparisons to acts such as Aesop Rock, Earl Sweatshirt, Homeboy Sandman, Mac Miller, Slug, and more. His music has been featured internationally on both American and European Hip-Hop blogs - most notably on Upcoming Hip-Hop, OK-Tho, WeLoveThat, & GRNDGD - as well as spotlighted by local/regional outlets AVL Today, Asheville Grit, Mountain Xpress, DOPECAUSEWESAID, 98.1 The River [WNC], WKNC 88.1 FM Raleigh, and 103.3 Asheville FM. Always striving to be better, and better know himself - P.T.P creates Art-Rap and Alternative Hip-Hop that encourages a pensive mind, a passionate heart, a fine lyrical comb, and an indomitable spirit. Style & Background: Music & Social Links: Instagram Twitter Facebook Spotify Apple Music SoundCloud Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Ashley Lieb, the owner of Honey Creek Pottery, finds her truth, spirit, and therapy within the use and formation of clay. Working with clay, children, and adults alike to share the therapeutic and creative benefits of clay, is a life calling of Ashley's. She has been professionally working with clay for the last 8 years in Asheville. She is on the board of the West Asheville Tailgate Market and also puts on various Craft Events throughout Asheville- the most long-standing event being the Asheville Music Hall/One Stop Holiday Craft Bazaar going into its 6th year this holiday season (be on the lookout). Ashley holds a BA in Art and double minors in Health and Wellness and Psychology from the University of North Carolina- Asheville. She focused on therapeutic art in all areas. She has been teaching pottery for the last 10 years in the Western North Carolina area. After helping start and grow the Vance Elementary After School Enrichment program, she also taught pottery courses in the program. For four years Ashley was the Pottery Coordinator at Green River Preserve, Western North Carolina's #1 Overnight Nature Camp voted by Mountain Xpress. Ashley now focuses on wholesale production work, custom work, and teaching private classes out of her studio. Instagram: www.instagram.com/honeycreekpottery Facebook: www.facebook.com/honeycreekceramics Website: www.honeycreekpottery.weebly.com Email: honeycreekpottery@gmail.com Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Johanna Patrice Hagarty (or JPH) has personally founded two 6-figure companies and has helped bring in over 10 million dollars for nonprofits and small businesses. She also consults on marketing and development with dozens of small businesses and has worked with the Small Business Administration and several of the largest entrepreneurial institutions in the Western North Carolina region. With a background in Human Services and over a decade of experience as an Arts and Economic Development Specialist, Marketing Consultant, and Creative Business Coach, Johanna focuses primarily on uplifting under-resourced communities including artists, black and brown individuals, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout her work with thousands of individual entrepreneurs, she has distilled a simple business planning model that allows accessibility and support for new and growing entrepreneurs. Johanna’s aim is to activate creative people so that they can use the power of the arts to heal, connect, thrive, and galvanize. Johanna believes that the solutions to many of the world’s problems will come from artists and other creative thinkers. She believes it is past time to give them the tools they need to create an impact; these people are the Art Heroes. Whether Johanna is educating visual artists or those engaged in the more innovative arts of entrepreneurship (innovators, app developers, producers), she intends to continue building a platform and encouraging the mindset for sustained Art Hero success. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Dr. McCauley graduated in 1992 from Colorado State School of Veterinary Medicine. After six years in general practice, she became a pioneer in the field of Veterinary Rehabilitation, designing the first underwater treadmill for dogs. Dr. McCauley started the first Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic in 1998, TOPS Veterinary Rehabilitation, and was on faculty at Canine Rehabilitation Institute for 14 years. She is certified in Acupuncture and Chiropractic therapy and in 2014 became Board Certified in Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. McCauley is an international lecturer and contributing author in many textbooks and journals. She was awarded the 2011 Iams AARV Award of Excellence in the Field of Rehabilitation and the 2015 AHVMA Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award. In 2017 Dr. McCauley opened Red Tail Rehab mobile practice in North Carolina and in 2020 created Optimum Pet Vitality, an online learning platform. Her first two courses include Optimum Laser Therapy, a 20 hr. RACE approved course to teach professionals to use any laser to its optimal potential, and Optimum Geriatric Exercise, a 15 hr. RACE approved course for professionals to teach everything they need to know to prescribe, perform, teach, and progress 24 exercises for geriatric and other patients, from puppy to athlete. Get a copy of The Top 5 Exercises for Geriatric Dogs by texting ebook to 1+866-949-0068 or visit https://optimum-pet-vitality.mykajabi.com/exercise-ebook https://www.optimumpetvitality.com/ Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Eliza is a self-taught drummer who began playing drums at 9 years old on a drum set she made herself, and the rest is history. Eliza has been playing in bands since she was 11, and started playing shows and touring out of town at the age of 15. Some of her current projects include Istari, a psych Metal/ rock and roll group, The Smoky Mountains sirens (rock and roll), and Tight. Tight is based out of the Greenville, SC area and brings notes of glam rock, garage, and punk. Constantly growing and evolving, there are many other projects and cool stuff going on for Eliza. Instagram: @lizadrummer @thesmokymountainsirens @istari_the_band Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

RAISED IN RALEIGH, NC - HE NOW LIVES IN HARLEM, NYC. PHOTOGRAPHER FOR OVER 17 YEARS, SPECIALIZING IN THEATRE PRODUCTION PHOTOGRAPHY, HEADSHOTS, AND CONCEPT PROMOTIONAL WORK. WORKING CLOSELY WITH BROADWAY AND OPERA, STRIVING TO BRING A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF WHAT IS BEING PERFORMED ON STAGE. RECENTLY WORKING WITH THE METROPOLITAN OPERA, AND SESAME STREET IT'S ALWAYS BEEN AN ENTERTAINING DAY WORKING CLOSELY WITH SUCH A RANGE OF CLIENTELE. HE LIKES GUMMY BEARS AND WARM HUGS! Website: https://www.curtisbrownphotography.com/ IG: @ curtisbrownphotography Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Who was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. A graduate of Full Sail University receiving his Master's in media design is always looking for ways to challenge his creativity and knowledge. He has a passion for the ARTS and believes his purpose is to empower others to always believe in themselves despite the adversity they may face in life. He understands the importance of representation and strives to be an authentic, positive example he wishes he had growing up for others. Being such a beacon of light, his story and talent have opened doors he would not have imagined. ARTavius was diagnosed with kidney disease at three years old. Now, he's 17 years post kidney transplant and a bestselling author of his debut memoir, Becoming a living testimony: How Kidney disease BLESSED my life. He's also a gold-medalist athlete, podcast host, multiple award-winning graphic designer, and actor. In 2014 while an undergrad at Memphis College of ART, he embarked on a new path of entrepreneurship and was the founder of the I AM ART Campaign, a student campaign geared to combat bullying against art students and empower them to believe in themselves and their craft. In 2020 during the pandemic, he launched his passion project ARTist Feature Magazine, a quarterly ARTS magazine that aims to discovering the ARTists behind the work, giving them a platform that allows their voices and perspectives to be heard and ultimately committed to championing and celebrating ARTists of the Next Generation. Website: https://qrco.de/bcm1TL Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Asheville Boss Babes is a special edition radio show with co-hosts CPA, Veronica Edwards and Economic Development Specialist, Johanna Patrice Hagarty. Each episode airs on Biz Radio US’s shows, The Veronica Edwards Show and Art Heroes w/ JPH respectively. Asheville Boss Babes puts an emphasis on women making a difference in their field of expertise and in their community. We want to provide inspiration, support and acknowledge the amazing things women are doing in Western North Carolina and all over the world! About your host: Veronica Edwards Veronica has over 17 years of experience in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Veronica is a Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Global Management Accountant and QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. A graduate of University of North Carolina Charlotte earning a Bachelors of Science in Accounting as well as earning a Masters of Accounting from Georgia Southern University. Prior to opening Balanced Virtually Veronica was employed with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Newell Rubbermaid, and Milwaukee Electric Tool in various roles that provided experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, auditing, SOX (Sarbanes Oxley Act) compliance, and month end close. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants. In her spare time, Veronica enjoys reading, traveling, spending time with her family, and event planning. About your host: Johanna Patrice Hagarty Johanna has launched two six-figure companies, helped raise millions of dollars, and has brought hundreds of thousands of people together in efforts to support artists and community development. Her most recent endeavor, Art Hero, LLC focuses on business education, coaching, and consulting services. With a background in Human Services and over 15 years of experience as an Arts and Economic Development Specialist, Marketing Consultant, and Creative Business Coach, Johanna focuses primarily on uplifting under-resourced communities including artists, black and brown individuals, women, and the LGBTQ+ community. Johanna’s aim is to activate creative people so that they can use the power of the arts to heal, connect, thrive, and galvanize. Johanna believes that the solutions to many of the world’s problems will come from artists and other creative thinkers. She believes it is past time to give them the tools they need to create impact; these people are the Art Heroes. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.

Kelly Sheehan is the Senior Director of Energy Campaigns for the Sierra Club, where she leads a national effort to advance climate justice and a transition off of fossil fuels. Kelly joined the Sierra Club in 2012. She has been an environmental activist by passion and by trade for the past twenty years, directing campaigns to protect the environment, training and engaging people to participate in our democracy, and building a movement for social change. Kelly lives in Asheville, NC with her children. She was honored as Best Environmentalist by Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine and you can often find her exploring trails and rivers in the Appalachian Mountains. Connect with Kelly @EcoKelly on Instagram. The climate listening project is listening to artists and activists working together in the gulf coast. Now there are 20+ LNG export terminals proposed along the Gulf Coast. These are huge liquid natural gas export facilities where all the pipelines bring the gas to the coast to ship it overseas with fossil fuel companies profiting billions. It’s dangerous. Connect via GulfCoastMurals.com. Be sure to visit BizRadio.US to discover hundreds more engaging conversations, local events and more.