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This week in the cafe we sit down with painter John Muldoon. We speak with John about the importance of constant creative output, how he discovered god in painting instead of studying, and why he can't live without (but does not recommend) urban painting.

This week in the Cafe, we sit down with event organizer and director of Maker Faire Pittsburgh Kayce Dewey. We talk to Kayce about Maker Faire, the cultural side of Pittsburgh, following your instincts all over the country, and crazy customer service stories.

This week your hosts visit the guests instead! We meet up with Pearlann Porter and John Lambert of The Space Upstairs to talk about letting go of perfection. being moved by the moment, and making "jazz" a verb to live by. Recorded at The Space Upstairs performance gallery in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

This week in The Cafe is Actress and Model Katie C'etta! We talk to Katie bout vulnerability, her love of indie film making, and refusing to let other determine your identity.

This week in the Cafe is director, writer, and editor A.J. McGarvey. We talk with A.J. about playing with your food, the yinzer accent, and finding your creative voice in and out of film school.

This week on Creators' Cafe we sit down with actress/writer/producer Jess Paul. We talk to Jess about the journey to discover your medium, finding the courage to think for yourself, embracing ambition, and making your own luck. 

This week in the cafe we sit down with comedian, writer, and impresario Joe Wichryk II. We talk with Joe about embracing his inner entertainer, making the most of candid moments, and the business of Improv comedy. 

This week in the Cafe we have Vlogger/Videographer/DP Jeffrey Smee. We talk with Jeff about taking risks, rediscovering his passion, and combining documentary and narrative film. 

This week's guest in The Cafe is world traveler and marketing Pro John O'Connor. We talk with John about the oneness of mankind, the best coffee in Japan, the perspective solitude brings, and living intentionally after cheating death. 

This week's guest in the Cafe is fine artist/sculptor/filmmaker Sean Darby. We chat about making art outside of the studio, defying boundaries, and the nefarious origins of chocolate milk.

This week in the Cafe we sit down with Deb Levine, musician and frontwoman of Ladybeast, to talk about the power of uplifting others, our journey towards self-actualization, and having faith that your time will come.

This week in The Cafe, we sit down with actor, editor, and comedian Emily Goode to talk about embracing your imperfections, learning about the view from behind the camera, philosophy fueled by television, and "being okay".

This week we with composer Zack Morgan! We talk with Zack about using music to enhance a story, avoiding artistic stagnation, the value of emotion, and his band Lone Wolf Club. 

This week we sit down with producer and podcaster Kahmeela Adams! We talk the 48 Hour Film Project, supporting creative women, using creativity to stay sane, being yourself, and starting a family.

This week in the Creators' Cafe: Writer and Director Mike Smith. We talk creative collaboration, learning from criticism and the art of the roast.

In the pre-episode, get to know your hosts Ruthy Stapleton, Eric Swader, and Lance Parkin. Your hosts discuss losing (and then finding) your creative voice and share the "why?" of Creators Cafe.