Stories of Change & Creativity
Navigate change, spark creativity, and live your best life.
Conversations with students, artists, professors, entrepreneurs, writers and everyday changemakers.
Listeners learn:
- How to navigate change with courage and clarity
- Personal stories of reinvention and creative breakthroughs
- Practical tips and productivity hacks
- How to overcome self-doubt and unleash creative potential
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Episodes
108 episodes
Outlander as Public History: Dr. Alex Dold on Making History and Reading Accessible
If you’re a fan of Outlander, the historical fiction series set in Scotland, like I am, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Alexandra “Alex” Dold, a literary scholar and historian known as the “Doctor of Outl...
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Episode 108
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41:05
Singer-Songwriter Candace Hastings on Living a Good Way (Mno-Bmadzewen) Through Creativity and Purpose
In this music-filled episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, Judy Oskam sits down with singer-songwriter and education leader Dr. Candace Hastings to explore what it means to live a creative life of purpose. They talk about ...
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Episode 107
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34:28
What to Say When Someone You Love Is Dying: The Good Goodbye with Dr. Maureen Keeley
What do you say when someone you love is dying—and you know your time together is limited? In this practical and compassionate episode, Judy Oskam talks with Dr. Maureen Keeley, a leading researcher on end-of-life communication, from Texas Stat...
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Episode 106
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44:55
Try January: A New Year Mindset That Begins with Trying
January is often framed as a month of restriction—Dry January, less sugar, less indulgence, less everything. But what if January wasn’t about giving things up? What if it was about trying?In this Try January episode, Judy...
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Episode 105
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15:55
Coming Home: Navajo Designer Amy Denet Deal on Identity, Healing, and Sustainable Fashion
What is home? Is it a place, a memory, a landscape—or a journey? In this episode, Judy Oskam explores the transformative meaning of home with Amy Denet Deal. She's the founder of
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Episode 104
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20:54
Why Celebration Is Essential: Rituals, Meaning, and Maya Wisdom with Dr. R. Jon McGee
What if celebration isn’t something “extra,” but something essential to living a meaningful, connected life? If you're like me, you're always looking for reasons to celebrate and enjoy life. In this episode of Stories ...
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Episode 103
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The United States of Sport: Dr. Kenon Brown on Branding and the Future of Sports Communication
How do sports, culture, and communication shape who we are? In this episode, Judy Oskam talks with University of Alabama Sports Scholar Dr. Kenon Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor of advertising and public relations, co-...
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Episode 102
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21:55
Understanding Your Relationship with Money — Financial Psychology with Mary Liz Burns
What’s your relationship with money? Do you worry about having enough? Does money guide all of your decisions? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, I talk with Mary Liz Burns about the psychology...
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Episode 101
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25:38
Connection & Student Success: Leadership Insights with Dr. Kelly Damphousse
For our 100th episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Damphousse, the 10th president of Texas State University. A sociologist by training, President Damphousse talks candidly about the midnight moment that set the tone for his presidency. &nb...
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Episode 100
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38:51
Becoming You - What we learned from Suzy Welch
Do you know your values? You might think you know your values, but are you living your values, right now? In this short episode, Judy Oskam reflects on a recent experience she shared with her daughter, Danielle. Together,...
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Episode 99
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7:54
Freedom, Resilience & Personal Branding with Christian Ray Flores
What does it really mean to be free? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, Judy Oskam sits down with Christian Ray Flores—a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and author of the
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Episode 98
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33:44
Adding Adventure, Purpose & Kindness to Life with Dr. Cliff Redford
In this powerful episode, Ontario veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford shows us what it truly means to live with passion and a sense of adventure. He's called the Worldwide Vet. Dr. Redford travels the ...
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Episode 97
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24:59
Gen Z Workplace Challenges & 3 Strategies for Career Success
Why are companies firing Gen Z employees — and what can be done to help them succeed?In August, I attended the 2025 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference in San Francisco. My colleague, Dr...
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Episode 96
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8:25
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Building Your Expert Brand with Christine Blosdale
On this episode I talk with Christine Blosdale – expert authority coach and podcaster – about how to overcome imposter syndrome and establish yourself as a leader in your field. Christine offers real-world strategies to boost your ...
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Episode 95
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38:30
Study Abroad and Personal Growth: Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
In this short solo episode, I share some thoughts about my study abroad experience in Scotland. It pushed me and my students out of our comfort zone, but that was a very good thing. I taught one of the first
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Episode 94
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4:55
Building a Creative Career Abroad: Resilience & Storytelling with Bety Téllez Mora
How do you keep moving forward when the road isn’t clear? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity – Scotland Edition, I sit down with Bety Téllez Mora, Content and Campaigns Officer at Queen ...
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Episode 93
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33:09
Education Abroad Scotland and Jamin Ochoa’s Life-Changing Journey
Study abroad Scotland. An unforgettable experience of culture, courage, and personal growth. Texas State University junior Jamin Ochoa signed up for a public relations class in Scotland and it's been a life-changing experience. &nbs...
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Episode 92
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13:35
From Freshman to Fearless: Grace White's Scottish Adventure
Just say yes to opportunities. Grace White, a rising sophomore public relations major at Texas State University, shares her transformative experiences about her three-week study abroad program in Scotland. Grace was a student ...
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Episode 91
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17:57
Study Abroad in Scotland: Bold Choices with Angie Olmos
Education abroad gives students the chance to discover the world beyond their familiar borders. On this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity: Scotland Edition, I had the chance to talk with Angie Olmos. Angie is a sophomore M...
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Episode 90
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12:43
From Texas State to Scotland: Tori Pickett's Study Abroad Story
What’s it like to leave the U.S. for the first time and study in a new country? In this short series I'm highlighting our Texas State University education abroad program in Scotland. Students and faculty spent three weeks living and working on ...
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Episode 89
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21:16
How Writing Retreats Unlock Creativity: Insight from Dr. Vani Naik
Are you a professor, researcher or writer? Do you battle with distraction and writer's block? If so, a writing retreat might be just what you need to finish your project. Retreats provide academics with distraction-free enviro...
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Episode 88
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15:13
College Grads - You've got this
For college gradsIn this short solo-episode, I hope to send a message of encouragement to college grads. Standing at life's crossroads after graduation doesn't mean you need to have all the answers—just...
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Episode 87
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5:16
How to Create a TEDx Talk with Help from Your Community
Judy Oskam shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating and delivering her TEDx talk at Texas State University. She turned the microphone over to her long time friend and mentor Carole Barasch about the process, challenges, and insigh...
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Episode 86
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