Stories of Change & Creativity

What if someone else's story could help you navigate your own?

Maybe there's something you've always wanted to do. Change careers. Start a business. Write a book. Learn a new skill. Travel somewhere you've never been. Or maybe you're simply wondering what's next.

Life rarely follows the path we expect. The decisions we make and even the unexpected detours often become our greatest teachers.

Stories of Change & Creativity is a podcast about the experiences that shape us and the lessons we learn along the way.

I'm Judy Oskam, and I've always been curious about people—what shapes them, what inspires them, and what they learn along the way. In each episode, I talk with people from all walks of life to explore the challenges they faced, the choices they made, and the experiences that changed the direction of their lives.

Every conversation offers practical lessons and ideas you can apply to your own life.

My hope is that you'll leave each episode with one idea you can use and one story that stays with you.

Because every story has something to teach us.

Podcasting since 2019 • 119 episodes

Stories of Change & Creativity

Latest Episodes

How Studying Abroad in Scotland Builds Confidence

What if one trip could help you discover what you’re capable of?Three Texas State University students traveled to Scotland for a three-week education abroad program at Queen Margaret University. They arrived without knowing one another ...

July 27, 2026 • Episode 119 • 13:09

The Experience That Changed Her Life | Laura Stevenson

At 20 years old, Queen Margaret University student Laura Stevenson traveled from Scotland to Martha's Vineyard for a six-month study abroad internship. At the time, it felt like nothing more than a graduation requirement. She ha...

July 19, 2026 • Episode 118 • 33:42

Can a Restaurant Bring People Together? Bella Italia, Family and Community with Loredana Calabrese

What happens when a restaurant encourages people to put away their phones and simply talk to each other?At Bella Italia in North Berwick, Scotland, a simple sign on the door reads: "We do not have Wi-Fi. Talk to each other. Pr...

June 23, 2026 • Episode 117 • 15:33

What Shapes a Creative Career? Emma Cross on Design and Entrepreneurship

Scottish interior designer and entrepreneur Emma Cross shares how childhood experiences, creativity, travel, and a willingness to say yes shaped her life and career.Emma Cross knew she wanted to be a designer when she was five yea...

June 22, 2026 • Episode 116 • 25:21

How Do Life's Hardest Moments Lead to Purpose? Kelly Engram's Story

What experiences shape who we become?In this episode of Stories of Change & Creativity, Judy Oskam talks with Kelly Engram, educator, Texas State University graduate, and founder of Prairie Fire Hair.Kelly's journey has...

June 16, 2026 • Episode 115 • 46:41