In this episode of Black Hills Insider, I sit down with Alexandra Hanson, better known as PeeDee Hanson.

PeeDee is a western wildlife and landscape artist, a former coffee hut and tapas house business owner, and a passionate community supporter who proves you do not have to stay in one lane to build a meaningful life. Today, she is focused on showing her work at art shows and teaching others how to paint, helping people reconnect with creativity they may have set aside.

We talk about what it really looks like to evolve your career, take risks, and pivot without losing your identity. PeeDee shares honest insight into the business side of art, valuing your work, staying grounded in a small town, and continuing to give back to the community while building a life you love.

This episode is for creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has ever felt pulled in more than one direction and wondered if that was actually a strength.

WEBSITE: AlexandraHansenArt.com

FB & IG: Alexandra Hansen Art & Design

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PaintingWithPeedee

PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/cw/PaintWithPeeDee

Welcome to the very first episode of Black Hills Insider.

In this introductory episode, host Falina Selchert shares the heart behind the podcast, why it was created, and what listeners can expect in future episodes.

Falina talks about growing up in Belle Fourche, choosing to raise her family in the Black Hills, and why this region and its people hold such a special place in her heart. She also explains why this podcast goes beyond just one town and is meant to highlight businesses, entrepreneurs, and community members from across the entire Black Hills region.

Black Hills Insider is about real conversations, honest stories, and the people building something meaningful here. Not highlight reels. The backstories.

New episodes drop every Wednesday.