Welcome to Season 9!

A birthday audio blog to kick off the year. In this first entry, I’m sharing the book that reshaped how I view my art career, giving updates on new services coming to Hitting the Streets, previewing February’s Culture on Canvas project, and celebrating a month full of wins, clients, art sales, and community support. A simple, honest look at what’s happening behind the scenes.

Welcome to another episode of Hitting the Streets Podcast!This episode is a year-end reflection on grief, growth, and staying the course.

I share the highs and lows of the past year, from navigating grief to celebrating major wins, meaningful guests, creative growth, and recognition that kept the momentum going.

Please tune in!

Today on Hitting the Streets Podcast, I sat down with Britney Barker, Executive Director of the Grayson County Children's Advocacy Center, and let me tell you, this conversation opened my eyes. Their work is tough, necessary, and absolutely vital for the safety of kids in our community.

Their mission is clear: to provide a multi-disciplinary collaboration of services focused on prevention, intervention, investigation, prosecution, and treatment of child abuse. This collaborative approach reduces the risk of additional trauma, supports the recovery of child victims and non-offending family members, and helps prosecute those who commit crimes against children in Grayson County, TX.

Please follow their page and visit their website for more information and how you can help this organization. https://cacgc.org/

Today is our final Talk Horror to Me. Kim and I are diving into the chilling story of Danny Rolling, better known as the Gainesville Ripper. Between 1989 and 1990, Rolling committed a series of brutal murders. First a family in Shreveport, Louisiana, then five college students in Gainesville, Florida. His crimes terrorized communities, sparked intense media coverage and panic on campus, and would go on to influence horror cinema in ways that often go unnoticed. In this episode, we’ll trace his early life and background, detail the murder sprees, follow the investigation and trial, and then explore how Rolling’s real-life horror helped shape the 1996 film Scream.

Thank you Kim for being on the show this season! I appreciate all your research! See ya next year!

Today on Talk Horror to Me, Kim and I are taking you on a bone-chilling journey through three cases that still haunt America.

The Axeman of New Orleans — when jazz became a weapon against evil.
The Sodder Children — the Christmas Eve disappearance that defies logic.
The Yogurt Shop Murders — Austin’s nightmare that’s still unsolved.

Three stories. Three decades. Endless questions.
Tune in!!

Listener discretion is advise.

Today, Kim and I are diving into the dark, twisted story of Ed Gein — the man whose gruesome crimes inspired some of the most iconic horror movies of all time. We’re also breaking down the new show that takes a deeper look into how his chilling life blurred the line between fact and fiction.

Tune in, if you dare… and don’t forget to drop your comments on what true crime or horror topic you want us to tackle next!

Talk Horror to Me!!

Kim and I are back on the mic and in this one, we’re warming up with a little horror brainstorming, chatting about what spooky, twisted, or true crime topics to cover next.

Tune in, and drop your suggestions in my Spotify comments, or leave them right here below 👇

Can’t wait to dive into this series with you all this month!

Today on Hitting the Streets Podcast, I’m joined by the lovely Marissa Rusnow. Can’t wait for you to hear her story! 🎙️

Marissa is a dedicated Survivorship Coach who found her calling after a transformative three-year battle with cancer. During her recovery, she identified a significant gap in support and resources for survivors navigating life after treatment. Driven to bridge this gap, Marissa now empowers fellow survivors to reclaim their lives with confidence and purpose. Certified as both a life coach and therapeutic arts coach, she provides guidance on reclaiming your voice, power, and inner peace. Therapeutic Collage Art is incorporated as a powerful tool for healing, expression, and self-discovery. Marissa’s mission is to ensure that no survivor feels alone on their journey to thriving beyond cancer.

Please subscribe to her YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/@MzRealDealSurvivorshipcoach