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Investigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E13: RecollectionsWe have gathered up the questions, feedback and inquiries from our listeners and will be providing a lot of shout outs and reflecting on many aspect of this case, some new updates and learn more about Paula Pearson, her achievements and academics. Sonya and Marek share some behind the scene moments and share a bit of the details and surprises of our upcoming Episode 14 and an announcement of a passion project that Sonya is working on where you can be part of this upcoming project! Many people are starting to remember the Pearson women and ar...
2024-05-0949 minInvestigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E12: Once Upon an AnnihilatorWhat do you get when you have a true crime podcaster as a guest on our show? You get a fabulous in-depth discussion with Esther Ludlow of the podcast "Once Upon a Crime"!Sonya interviews friend and fellow podcaster Esther Ludlow, who launched her podcast "Once Upon a Crime" in 2016. Her love for storytelling, combined with her interest in true crime and her background in psychology, has made her podcast a favorite among true crime fans eager to discover "the story behind the story of real-life crime."We also address the behaviors and...
2024-05-021h 11Investigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E11: Wake of DevastationBehavioral aspects are the topics to this abstract case and what we have all wondered about when it comes to James Arthur Pearson. What makes a person tick so that can kill his wife and two daughters and then go on to reinvent himself multiple times thereafter?Sonya interviews Clark Williams, a retired social worker who has turned his skills and experiences into a successful career as a criminologist and amateur sleuth. Dedicated to delivering justice to the friends and family of crime victims, he applies a victim-centered approach to his work.We discuss a...
2024-04-251h 28Investigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E8: James, Albert & George - The Families and the AftermathThis episode travels into the timeline where Pearson spent time in Cedar City, Utah from the early 70s and then makes his way to Biloxi Mississippi after abducting his 11 month old son. We speak to family members that we're on the front lines of all of Pearson's lies and deceit and learn more about who he was acting as a "family man" and how he was living his life while still on the run as he was wanted for murder.Sonya was interviewed by another podcast this week "As I lLive and Grieve" that focuses on grief a...
2024-04-041h 14Investigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E7: Little BonesWe recap our interviews with former district attorney, George Kennedy, and retired Detective Sergeant Monty Macer and we will go over some highlights that we discussed in our previous episode. We also have the honor give shout outs to the heroes in this story from the investigation that spanned almost 10 years to the prosecution. We answer listener questions regarding golf, country clubs, and Sonya will share information on a layout of the home in Santa Clara with a diagram.BONUS INTERVIEWS : Listen to the recorded interviews with Sonya Paz and the man who fo...
2024-03-2852 minInvestigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E6: No RemorseIn episode 6 we are exploring what did Pearson say at the trial… We have an interview with Retired Santa Clara County District Attorney George Kennedy as he recalls many concerning and disturbing elements about this case.BONUS: Listen the recorded interview with Sonya Paz and Retired Detective Sergeant Monte Macer of his accounts of transporting Pearson back to California and concerns he had for many years regarding this case. More questions answered in this episode!“There was a big illogical piece in his narration, and then he fumbled and realized it… he then appear...
2024-03-211h 30Investigated - The Pearson Family MurdersS1 E2: House with a SecretJoin Sonya Paz and Marek Kasprzyk as we discuss who is James Arthur Pearson and what caused him to unravel? The chaos that ensues from his financial disasters add to the twists and turns of a man desperate to become someone else.Including an interview with a former neighborhood youth who may have dodged becoming Pearson's fourth victim.You just never know which neighbor is holding the darkest of all secrets...Sources:Daily News - New York, October 6, 1974 by Cathie Calvert and Kermit JaedikerAudio interview with Mark P...
2024-02-2251 minInvestigated - The Pearson Family MurdersWelcome to InvestigatedWelcome to Investigated PodcastJoin Sonya Paz and Marek Kasprzyk, your host of “Investigated” as we will delve into some of the most interesting, investigative true crime cases. Sonya is an accomplished artist turn investigative researcher, whose childhood friend was murdered curious to what had really happened in spending years investigating to bring closures to these victims. Marek is licensed private investigator in California with his expertise in criminal defense investigation with over 40 years under his belt, sharing some of the most riveting cases in the nation.Between the two of the...
2024-02-1201 min
Investigated - The Pearson Family MurdersIntroducing: InvestigatedImagine being eight years old, and learning that your childhood friend has moved away suddenly, no goodbye.... no farewell phone call, no letter and that the family just seemed to disappear one day, gone, without a trace. The father left behind to pack up the house, telling friends and neighbors that his wife and two daughters had to move away for a family emergency. Fast forward to four 1/2 years later, something was found under that house... there were three bodies... but who were they? What happened to this childhood friend, what happened to her...
2024-02-0801 min
Rockstar MentorEpisode 132: I'M back! My Sincere Apologies for the Absence and Salutations for a New YearEpisode 132: I'M back! My Sincere Apologies for the Absence and Salutations for a New YearOn today’s Episode #132 I am back and welcome to the new 2020 year. It had been a crazy few months and I apologize for the departure without notice. Lots of sadness over the past few months and new business updates and all the spicy details. Listen up for all of the details. Thanks everyone!Learn more about me, your host for this podcast! SONYA PAZ WEBSITE: https://SonyaPaz.com...
2020-01-1813 minRockstar MentorEp 131: Packaging Dilemmas in your Business, How to Plan and Reverse EngineeringEpisode 131: Packaging Dilemmas in your Business, How to Plan and Reverse EngineeringOn today’s Episode #131 I am discussing the pros and cons of your packaging for products in your business, Ae you stifled on where to start with your product packaging, are there too many resources and not the right fit. Starting out simple is often the best approach, don't spend you entire budget on your packaging, listen up to this episode as there are a lot of things to consider and sometime the compromise will benefit the solution.Here are the resources to this episode for an additional easy an...
2019-06-1122 minRockstar MentorEp: 130: Our three year podcast anniversary and small business updates and how to balance it allEpisode 130: Our three year podcast anniversary and small business updates and how to balance it all.On today’s Episode #130 Total inspiration of the recent 2019 Womens Leadership Conference and sharing my knowledge to my fellow vendors. I have also officially launched my YouTube channel "Sonya's Sweet & Spicy Kitchen!" so many tings going on right now, but I don't know how to slow down, especially when other business owners need my assistance and expertise!With two years in the making, I have finally got my jalapeño peppers out on the market for...
2019-06-0419 minRockstar MentorEp 129: Spice up your business, be an entrepreneur and get it out there!Episode 129: Spice up your business, be an entrepreneur and get it out there!A true entrepreneur never says no to an opportunity, a true entrepreneurs mind is always going, evolving, being inspired and being challenged.On today’s Episode #129 of the Rockstar Mentor podcast I am going to tell you my journey on my newest adventure “Sonya‘s Sweet and Spicy“ sweet candied pickled jalapeño peppers!With two years in the making, I have finally got my jalapeño peppers out on the market for all of you!You can se...
2019-05-2120 minRockstar MentorEp: 128: Recap on Pricing, Consistency and Certificates of AuthenticityEpisode: 128: Recap on Pricing, Consistency and Certificates of AuthenticityA little review of this past weekend’s Hunters point open studio where I met up with lots of artist friends that I know. And why don’t artists know what certificates of authenticity are? This is the essential part of your art business, and a recap from episode 024 from 2016 will be replayed as a reminder of how price and consistency is important .Learn more about me, your host for this podcast! SONYA PAZ WEBSITE: https://SonyaPaz.com...
2019-05-0722 minRockstar MentorEp: 127: Where Being Confident and Tenacity Pays Off... Big Time!Ep: 127: Where Being Confident and Tenacity Pays Off... Big Time!I know a lot of us get knocked down when someone give us a little bit of criticism or tries to detour our dreams... in today’s episode #127 of the Rockstar Mentor podcast, I’m going to give you the boost and creativity passport to make sure that you’re doing everything that you’re supposed to be doing to keep you creative and keep your business running with being profitable!From learning about cooks who’ve been honing their craft for 70+ years to those who have been...
2019-05-0110 minRockstar MentorEp. 126: Self Care for the Busy Entrepreneur or Savvy Business PersonEp. 126: Self Care for the Busy Entrepreneur or Savvy Business PersonWe are such busy business owners, we need to take the time for self care... listen up to easy ways to take care of yourself!As you know as an entrepreneur and business person we are the busiest people that we know! Today on episode 126 of the Rockstar Mentor podcast, I am going to talk to you about my go to list on how I take care of myself with a few easy techniques and processes that keep me sane. What keep me...
2019-04-0218 minRockstar MentorEp. 125: Your web presence...What do you do when social media gets a GLITCH?Ep. 125: Your web presence...What do you do when social media gets a GLITCH? When Social Media is down - don't let your business suffer in the processThis is a replay of Episode 093 from a April pf 2018, because of the recent Facebook and Instagram outage on March 13th, this episode is more important than ever. ENJOY! Your business website needs to be YOUR domain, take control and be better prepared to promote you and your business!Being smart and savvy with your web presence is critical for the lon...
2019-03-1925 minRockstar MentorEp. 124: Commissions and Contracts are the Necessities in your Creative Business SuccessEp. 124: Commissions and Contracts are the Necessities in your Creative Business SuccessEntrepreneurs say that a sexy business is a profitable business!One of the best things you can do in your business is to take special orders and commissioned art pieces. I do several commissions a year and it keep me on my game, this is where I can pay the bills and create for others to outfit their space and bring them joy with my art. One of the most important tools you should have in your arsenal is to have a...
2019-03-0513 minRockstar MentorEp.123: Reminders and recaps, basics and business!Ep. 123: Reminders and recaps, basics and business!Notes and podcasts from the past are a good way to get your creative hat on. I am still recovering from my surgery and things are progressing along, not as quickly as I would like, but getting better everyday. Many thanks and gratitude to everyone that sent over well wishes and warm fuzzies :-)I want to be sure to get you motivated and energized to up your entrepreneurial game in your business. here are a couple of my favorite uplifting episodes:Episode 032 – Teaching and...
2019-02-2011 minRockstar MentorEp.122: Life Interrupted… A Progression of a Bruise, healing and advice from post surgeryEpisode 122: Life Interrupted… A Progression of a Bruise, healing and advice from post surgery.Getting back on the creative track from an unexpected surgeryAll is good util your life gets interrupted by an emergency gallbladder surgery, this is what happened to me a couple weeks ago and my journey on learning to relax and get better with true color inspirations on the way.Learn more about me, your host for this podcast!SONYA PAZ WEBSITE:https://SonyaPaz.comSONYA PAZ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/son...
2019-02-0517 minRockstar MentorEp. 121: Interview with Jenifer Martinez of Steampunk Garage with Sonya PazEp. 121 Interview with Jenifer Martinez of Steampunk Garage with Sonya PazA steampunks artful journey with culinary school, custom TShirts, silkscreening, chainmail and teaching!When it comes to wrangling metals, Jenifer Martinez of Steampunk Garage knows her stuff. As a creative individual starting off in culinary school and then discovering a love for cartooning that lead her down a path to create her own TShirt product line, Jenifer leaned the basics of silkscreening to get her business rockin'!After several years of flea markets and famers markets, she discovered the vast popularity w...
2019-01-2256 minRockstar MentorEp.120: What's up with your business? Tell your story with others just like you!Episode 120: What's up with your business? Tell your story with others just like you!Do you want to be interviewed on the Rockstar Mentor, let do this!Can you believe we are 1/2 through January already...!!! It's true, time if wizzing on by. Today's episode is a short one, basically because I have a scratchy throat. I am launching a new mini stories segment on he podcast and I would love for you to tell your story!Write to me and tell me what you love about the podcast, how long have you been lis...
2019-01-1407 minRockstar MentorEp. 119: Happy 2019 and we are starting out this year slowly... but surely!Episode 119: Happy 2019 and we are starting out this year slowly... but surely!When the words “take your time” can be the worst thing you can hear!Happy new year to everyone and welcome to 2019! This is episode 119 of the RockStar Mentor podcast and today we are talking about how to approach this new year with caution, it’s the good kind of approach. There is no hurry to start getting into this year as we all know it’s going to go by like most years, pretty quickly. But we want to make sure...
2019-01-0812 minRockstar MentorEp. 118: Breathing after Biz Burnout, Comfy Pillows and Surviving 2018!Episode 118: Breathing after Biz Burnout, Comfy Pillows and Surviving 2018!Today’s episode of the RockStar Mentor podcast episode 118, I am working on wrapping up a lot of things for the remainder of 2018. I am really thrilled about the amount of feedback I received from Episode 117 where I share my ups and downs, highs and lows, successes and failures in my artistic business and how I’ve overcome those and have managed to be a full-time artist for over 15 years.In today’s episode I’m also talking to you about making 2019 your best year ever...
2018-12-1822 minRockstar MentorEp. 117: Confessions of an artist and burnout is a real thing!Episode 117: Confessions of an artist and burnout is a real thing!Today’s episode of the RockStar Mentor podcast episode 117, I am going to get down and dirty with some of my true confessions of an artist as well as an art gallery owner and entrepreneur.I’m going toI am going to share some of my experiences, my highs in my lows, my adventures, journeys and new things I have going on today’s episode.I haveI have encountered a lot of changes over the last 12 months and I am very exc...
2018-11-2944 minRockstar MentorEp. 116: Preparing for Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber MondayEpisode 116: Preparing for Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber MondayAs we are embarking on Thanksgiving day I want to extend prayers and sympathies to all of the folks in the recent California fires who have lost homes, businesses, family members, friends and more.I feel thankful for my health my family and friends and encourage you to be appreciative of what you have and to extend your better self to assist others in hard times. Today’s episode I will focus on how you prepare yourself for Thanksgiving, Black Frid...
2018-11-2011 minRockstar MentorEp. 115 Get Social With Your Business - Tech Interview with Lee Lonitz by Sonya PazEp. 115 Get Social With Your Business - Tech Interview with Lee Lonitz by Sonya PazI am pleased to have Social Media Mentor and Strategist Lee Lonitz back on the show today, this is Lee's second time on the podcast, we spoke to Lee back in September 2016. Will all of the changes with Social Media, Facebook, Instagram etc, we are discussing what is the best way to keep up with social media, how to post to facebook and Instagram, what to post, types of posts and more. Lee has services that will also help you w...
2018-11-0633 minRockstar MentorEp. 113 Unwrapping your Retail Business. Interview with Sue Monhait by Sonya PazEp. 113 Unwrapping your Retail Business! Interview with Sue Monhait by Sonya PazI am pleased to have Sue Monhait of the Ribbon Print Company and the podcast "Gift Biz Unwrapped" with me on the Rockstar Mentor Podcast show today!We learn so much from Sue, and her journey from a corporate gig to savvy retail gift basket business to building her Ribbon Printing Company and how she teaches and inspires others from her podcast and membership site!I really enjoyed this interview with Sue and I know that she and I...
2018-10-2346 minRockstar MentorEp. 112 Expanding Your Artful Offerings - Creating Products of your ArtworkEp. 112 Expanding Your Artful Offerings - Creating Products of your ArtworkIf you are looking to expand your artful offerings into a viable and amazing product line, this episode give you a little insight of how this can be achieved, I have developed an amazing colorful and useful artistic product line that had brought color and excitement to thousands of art loving collectors and fans trough my brand at SonyaPaz.com. You can do this too. Listen up for todays episode to take the baby steps to get started!NEW Motivational Fr...
2018-10-0914 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 109 Art Murals and Teaching, Interview with Francisco Franco by Host Sonya PazEp. 109 Art Murals and Teaching, Interview with Francisco Franco by Host Sonya Paz When art is bigger than life itself! Today's episode is an colorful and insightful interview with Francisco Franco of Francisco Franco Studios, we discuss his journey as an artist, his formal education, witnessing 911 firsthand and how art has helped shape him to the amazing artist he is today through murals, commissions, gallery exhibits and more! To learn more about Francisco, visit him on Facebook https://francisco-franco-studios.myshopify.com/ Twitter NEW Motivational Freebie Dow...
2018-09-181h 00
Rockstar MentorEp. 106: Communication in your business is critical, listen to the way you speakEp. 106: Communication in your business is critical, listen to the way you speak. Face to face or voice to voice communication is key....The way you engage with customers and how they hear you may be two different things, listen to today's podcast to get a reality check on how you may be attracting or detouring your customers. Ban the LIKE!!!! Public speaking opportunities are a great way to tell others about your business, be the expert in your area of expertise. Fine tune your spiel and be a pro. Unsure on where to start? Jo...
2018-08-2120 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 105: The procrastination bug.... it's a killer and time is wasting away and... it's not your friend.Ep. 105: The procrastination bug.... it's a killer and time is wasting away and... it's not your friend. What are you waiting for...? Procrastination can completely inhibit your goals and objectives! Listen up to this weeks episode, #105 to get the kick you need to overcome the bug and get your goals on the right path! Let's do this! NEW Motivational Freebie Download Click here to get yours! HEY, IF YOU WANT TO GET MY FREE EXHIBITOR TOOLKIT GET IT NOW BEFORE IT GOES AWAY! Click here to get the toolkit! Check...
2018-08-0711 min
Rockstar MentorEp 103: Interview with Anne Leuck and Sonya Paz - two colorful artists share their art journeyEp 103: Interview with Anne Leuck and Sonya Paz Capture the magic moments in your art and how personal experiences shape your creativity This creatively fun interview with Anne Leuck of Chicago, Illinois is on the show today! Anne's journey as an artist and how her personal experiences have shaped the new body of work she is creating. I have known Anne Since 2000 and we connected because our love for colors and a passion for pets and fundraising are much alike! Listen up as we discuss her journey as a creative professional and how personal exp...
2018-07-1736 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 102 Wholesaling Your Art to Retailers ... Because Direct Selling is Sexy!Ep. 102 Wholesaling Your Art to Retailers ... Because Direct Selling is Sexy! To consign or not to consign, that is the question (and we have answers)! Are you at the point where you are ready to sell to a retailer? Do you sell direct to retailers with a wholesale program or do you sell consignment where you get a percentage. Listen up, this question came to me by my artist friend Mary Medrano, she asked some amazing questions with wanting to know "what would Sonya do?" It's always a thrill to get your works in...
2018-07-1024 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 101 - YouTube Star Rob Appell of Man Sewing Interview Today with Sonya PazEp. 101 - YouTube Star Rob Appell of Man Sewing Interview Today with Sonya Paz I am celebrating my birthday today with a special episode with Rob Appell. Rob is an amazing YouTube sewing star with over 131K subscribers and 220+ videos of all types of sewing magic, on how to make a canvas bag, aprons, quilting tips and techniques, appliques sewing, modern quilting, sewing machine maintenance, hemming jeans and so much more! I discovered Rob's YouTube channel last year while searching for some tips and ideas on modern quilting patterns. I had the awesome opportunity t...
2018-06-261h 02
Rockstar MentorEp. 100 - We are Celebrating 100 Episode of the Rockstar Mentor PodcastEp. 100 - We are Celebrating 100 Episode of the Rockstar mentor Podcast. I am reflecting on some of my favorite episodes of the past two years.... and 100 episodes! I also want to give thanks to many of the artists and creatives that I have had on the show! Many thanks to Jason Michael, The Real Brian, Lee Lonitz, Mike Chambers, Randal Wark, Kwame Christian, Natasha Wescoat, Annette Kelley, Ed Heck, Marc Mahwinney, Marty Hiser, Joy Munshower, Dana and Troy Mounier, and Kim Niles! Sign up for Skillshare.com Sign up now and get the pr...
2018-06-1928 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 099 New Online Course to sell your art and make more sales!Ep. 099 I am pleased to announce my new Online Course to teach you how to sell your art and make more sales in a concise format on Skillshare is published and is live and online! We are also remembering Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. I am please to announce that my new online course "The Creative Guide to Selling Your Art, Confidently" is published and ready for you. Learn something new! Get out of your comfort zone.... don't let your fear of learning new things intimidate you. Go for it and have fun wh...
2018-06-1218 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 097 Hats off to learning, Royal Wedding Inspiration and Online CoursesEp. 097 Hats off to learning, Royal Wedding Inspiration and Online Courses You can never stop learning and changing up your routine is not a bad thing! I was truly inspired by the hat in the Royal Wedding this past weekend, makes me want to wear one every day! This episode discusses how you can change up your creative routine with keeping the style and integrity of your current art, craft or business. I am reaching the date for the release of my new online courses, there is so much to teach you and I a...
2018-05-2218 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 096 Brand Mistakes That Will Cost You The SaleEp. 096 Brand Mistakes That Will Cost You The Sale... Are you trying to hard to brand yourself the wrong way? Branding is an essential component in your business, whether you are a creative biz selling in personal or online, if you are promoting your product, retail, personal products etc., building you brand is number one. Market yourself wisely and be the Rockstar with your art biz. Sometimes we think that we are doing the right thing by over compensating our brand. Listen up, this episode will guide you on the right path to maintain a st...
2018-05-1521 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 095 Paying It Forward in Your Art Creative BusinessEp. 095 Paying It Forward in Your Art Creative Business Giving is a strong component in any business, get your Karma flowing by following a few simple steps. When you can give back with your art, advice, support or emotional support, this is a great thing to do by paying it forward, random acts of art is also a great way to make someones day and will allow you to be creative and bold without judgement. I used to do "Adopt a doodles" when I had my fine art gallery, I would post these doodles around town a...
2018-05-0812 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 094 Copycats and Copyrights - Sonya Paz Interview with Kim Niles of KiniArtEp. 094 Copycats and Copyrights - Sonya Paz Interview with Kim Niles of KiniArt Protecting your art and your sanity, tips on what to do if someone is stealing your art! I am pleased to have Kim Niles of KiniArt.com on the Rockstar Mentor podcast show today. We discuss what happens when other artists steal your art, how to prepare and what to do if this is happening to you. Topics include copyrights, trademarks, preparing images for online visibility and some of our experiences and war stories of how we have dealt with this in the...
2018-04-241h 02
Rockstar MentorEp. 092 Running your Business From Your Smartphone and Simplify ProcessesEp. 092 Running your Business From Your Smartphone and Simplify Processes Being an entrepreneur means that you are busy busy busy! Allow your smartphone to help run your successful business. IN today's episode I am providing you with my favorite top ten apps and simple processes to help you rock your business. Listen up to this value packed episode! NEW Motivational Freebie Download Click here to get yours! HEY, IF YOU WANT TO GET MY FREE EXHIBITOR TOOLKIT GET IT NOW BEFORE IT GOES AWAY! Click here to get the toolkit!
2018-04-1022 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 088 Don't let others step on your success! Ignore the haters and keep your creative mojo churning!Ep. 088 Don't let others step on your success! Ignore the haters and keep your creative mojo churning! What do you do when one rotten person or one small encounter will try and break you and your work? Listen up for this episode on the best way to fight back! Listener Lujan from Reno NV., writes in to ask how to not get discouraged from the haters who want to knock our walls down and how to fend off the trolls who prey on new artists. Listen up for a good dose of tenacity and how to...
2018-03-0615 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 087 Don't Hesitate... Motivate! 14 words that will get you motivated FAST!Ep. 087 Don't Hesitate... Motivate! 14 words that will get you motivated FAST! Sometimes you need a kick in the pants to get motivated and I am including some fine points to get your started. I always seem to find inspiration wherever I go and whatever I do and also when I lest expect it. Recently I was at an appointment and there was an inspiring message in the midst... We are talking about inspiration, motivation and 12 more other powerful words to make a priority in your business. NEW Motivational Freebie Download Click here t...
2018-02-2018 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 086 Will Smith says "Fan Your Own Flame!" I'm also discussing the mask behind Imposter Syndrome!Ep. 086 Will Smith says "Fan Your Own Flame!" I'm also discussing the mask behind Imposter Syndrome! I've said it before but Will Smith gets in your face to fan your own flame. I have said it for years, to be your own cheerleader and self promote to your hearts content... to not take anyones crap and to persevere and to march to your own drummer... with confidence. However Will smith's recent rant on social media reinforces to all to not take anyones negativity and to surround yourself with positive people. People that...
2018-02-1314 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 085 Interview with Glass Artist Joy MunshowerEp. 085 Interview with Glass Artist Joy Munshower Glassy and Sassy.... and heating up the show today and kicking some GLASS! It's always a good day to chit chat about hot molten glass, sculpting and margaritas! I am thrilled to have Joy Munshower on the Rockstar Mentor podcast today. Joy is an amazing and accomplished glass artist whose glass art works are widely collected and her talents are exceptional! Grab a drink and join us for this fabulous interview to learn about Joys experiences, travels and teachings! You can see Joy and see her...
2018-01-3049 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 084 Workspace Chaos... What's your creative workspace like? Do tell!Ep. 084 Workspace Chaos... What's your workspace like? Are you creatively ready to go or do you clean up every time you work? While we start off the new year getting the most organized we can be, do you have a specific work space? Is this your living room table, kitchen table, sewing room, office...? What is your space like. Do you have a designated place that is all yours where you can create and then close a door to keep your projects ready for you? When are you your best in creating, whether it's...
2018-01-2313 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 083 Welcome to 2018! Let's get framed! A creative interview with Marty Hiser of Westwind Frame and GalleryEp. 083 Welcome to 2018! Let's get framed! A creative interview with Marty Hiser of Westwind Frame and Gallery We are starting off this year with a great insight from Marty Hiser of Westwind Frame and Gallery located in The Dalles, OR. Listen up on the best way to prepare yourself and artwork for this amazing episode. To learn more about Marty and her gallery check and her amazing frame gallery her out! http://westwindframing.com http://facebook.com/westwindframeandgallery Instagram: @westwindframeandgallery GET MY FREE ART...
2018-01-0946 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 082 Wishing everyone a happy and creative holiday season - Thank you!Ep. 082 Wishing everyone a happy and creative holiday season - Thank you! Looking forward to a new year of optimism and well wishes for 2018! This is a mini episode to say Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all you you Rockstar's that subscribe and listen to the Rockstar Mentor Podcast. The show would not be a success without all of the listeners who tune in and support the show. I feel blessed that I can offer up some advice and words of experience to new artists and established artists that can benefit from the spirit of...
2017-12-2410 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 081 Interview with The Coaches Coach, Marc MawhinneyEp. 081 Interview with The Coaches Coach, Marc MawhinneyLearn from the coach who inspires other coaches! As you can imagine, coaches and mentors gravitate toward other coaches and mentors who offer up some great advice and value. One of my favorites is Marc Mawhinney of "Natural Born Coaches" who hosts his own successful podcast and offers up great insights and interviews by Entrepreneurs for Entrepreneurs. I am thrilled to have Marc on the Rockstar Mentor show today! Information on Marc and his amazing podcasts and programs can be downloaded here: http://www.naturalborncoaches.com...
2017-12-1936 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 080 Interview with American Pop Artist Ed HeckEp. 080 Interview with American Pop Artist Ed HeckPop Art Chit Chat with painter Ed Heck from Brooklyn, NY I met Ed Heck at International Art Expo, New York City in 2004 and right away we became fast friends as we we both create in vidid wild colored pop art paintings. Ed's simplistic and clever creations are giving people a reason to smile! Listen up as we talk shop on this Episode 080 of the Rockstar Mentor Podcast. Ed's art and all information can be viewed on his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.co...
2017-11-2841 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 079 Making the most money you can this holiday seasonEp. 079 Making the most money you can this holiday season!Ramping up for the hottest Black Friday sales event of the season I have done my share of art shows, craft fairs, vendor events and more. The best recipe for amazing sales is all in the attitude. Listen to this episode to learn how! Wishing everyone a fantastic Thanksgiving and prosperous sales for your art events this Black Friday weekend! GET THE CRAFT FAIR TOOLKIT NOW! Click here to get the toolkit! Check these episodes out on the website a...
2017-11-2114 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 078 Attention all Crafters and Holiday VendorsEp. 078 Attention all Crafters and Holiday VendorsGet yourself better prepared for amazing holiday season sales! This week I am going to give you the kick in the butt that you need to get better prepsared and organized with your holiday vendor experience. This episode focuses on the do's and don'ts, understanding the facilitation of these shows and what you need to consider to bring, howe much and to maximize your space and get a better ROI. If you need the extra boost, please listen to a previous episode titled "Ep. 041 Overwhelm Solutions for a...
2017-11-1423 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 077 A Pocket Full of Chaos. True Confessions of Holiday CrazinessEp. 077 A Pocket Full of Chaos. True Confessions of Holiday Craziness When the floor is coming up and the ceiling is coming down. This week I am confessing about some of my own craziness in my art business. Most importantly I feel blessed to have a job that is my living and allows me to manage my own schedule.... however sometimes this is not always the case! I refer to this as "A Pocket Full of Chaos!" I am an artist and I also struggle with a lot of the things that get overwhelming i...
2017-11-0720 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 076 Business is Business, Rockstar Mentor is NOT just for artists anymore!Ep. 076 Business is Business, Rockstar Mentor is not just for artists anymore! I have received some great feedback and emails lately in regards to the show. Some peeps have found and recommended the show to non "artists' per se' and the consensus is that the Rockstar Mentor Podcast and mentoring website is for anyone in business! A recent email sent to me from Jodie R. who is a paralegal in the New York area who commutes to work everyday found the podcast and she is pursuing her passion of being a jewelry designer as a side hustle t...
2017-10-3118 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 075 Interview with Quilt Textile Artist Annette KelleyEp. 075 A passion for quilting and creating beautiful textile art with my dear friend and quilt artist, Annette Kelley. "A friend is worth a thousand stitches"... I am not too sure who wrote that quote, but the meaning is so evident in todays episode of the Rockstar Mentor podcast! Annette has been creating for years and her quilts and other textile works are an amazing feat to behold. She creates truly from the heart with a vision and a passion. She does not really sell her works, but she does what many artists do, and that is t...
2017-10-2434 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 074 Artsy Interview Pow WOW with Natasha WescoatEp. 074 Artsy Interview Pow WOW with Natasha Wescoat and Sonya Paz When two artists chat it up and talk shop on this weeks episode of the Rockstar Mentor Podcast. I am pleased to say that I chatted it up with published artist Natasha Wescoat on the show. I always find it enjoyable to chat about the art biz with other artists. Natasha and I met each other many moons ago in approx 2004 when were were both in the EBSQ eBay art selling art group, one of the first online art sales platform and man, did we...
2017-10-1643 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 073 How to Negotiate like a pro! Kwame Christian Interview with Sonya PazEpisode 073: How to Negotiate like a pro! Kwame Christian Interview with Sonya Paz on the Rockstar Mentor Podcast! Are you stuck when it comes to asking for the sale and how to start negotiating? Listen up for strategies and logic to fuel your pitch! Today's episode I have the pleasure to interview new friend and podcaster Kwame Christistian! I met Kwame recently at Podcast Move For more information on Kwame Christian, of the American Negotiation Institute visit him at: Kwame Christian Esq., M.A. is a business lawyer and the Director of the Amer...
2017-10-0335 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 072 Artful Interview with Randal Wark of Yoda for RockstarsEpisode 072: Artful Interview with Randal Wark of Yoda for Rockstars Today's episode I have the pleasure to interview friend and fellow artful podcaster Randal Wark! I met Randal Wark back in 2006 at the West Coast Art & Frame show in Las Vegas. At that time Randal was podcasting, loooong before the crazy podcast craze! Here we are 11 years later bringing valuable art resources and we discuss so many great resources and tips for artists and musicians. For more information on Randal Wark, Award Winning Keynote Speaker | I’m Yoda for Start Ups, visit him at: Rock...
2017-09-2643 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 071 The worst habits for artists do and how to fix them.Episode 071 - The worst habits that artists have and how to fix this. Today's episode I will be going over some of the worst habits that artists can have and how to correct and overcome these. From failure to launch to failure on following up, copycat artists and failure to build personal relationships. You want to be in the art biz, then let's get serious on the business of art. This episode will reference several past episodes as a reminder touch base on amazing subjects from the past. Packed full of value information for you!...
2017-09-1925 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 070 Inspiration Mashup. What is inspiring to you?Episode 070 - Inspiration Mashup. What is inspiring to you? Today we hear from artists, musicians and the romantic to learn what inspires them. I also want to remind everyone that Hurricane Harvey left thousands of people without homes or with damages homes. You can help the American Red Cross with a donation for relief to help these people. You can text "HARVEY" to 90999 to donate $10 quickly, or visit the American Red Cross website to make a larger donation, every little bit helps, Thank you! Today's episode focuses on how we keep our inspiration and what ma...
2017-09-1223 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 069 RSM and Podcast Movement 2017 recap, lessons, MaiTai's and takeawaysThis episode is a summary of Podcast Movement 2017 which I attended last week in Anaheim, CA. I had the opportunity to meet many great movers and influencers in the podcast community. This episode is dedicated to all of the great folks that I met and got inspired by! Here are a few of the great people mentioned in this podcast are, some of my San Jose peeps are Lori Krein of the upcoming podcast "Remodel your Marriage", Tina Deane Coddington of the "Healing Business Podcast", Esther Ludlow of "Once Upon a Crime" who were also in attendance...
2017-08-2915 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 068 The right things to do when contacting galleriesEpisode 068 The right things to do when contacting galleries Which Galleries are the best fit for your artwork Today's question comes from Deanna from Connecticut where she asks about how to best seek out the right art galleries for her artwork, how to get a call back and how to communicate with art galleries. One thing I want to point out is how to be best organized with your art gallery submission and search. Keep a spreadsheet and make notes of who you contacted come out when you contacted them, where they're located...
2017-08-1709 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 067 Preparing your Basic Exhibitors Tool Kit on a BudgetEpisode 067 preparing your basic exhibitors tool kit on a budget It's always great to find things on sale especially when you're an artist and you were trying to keep things as far as cost to a minimum. Whenever you can purchase items for your art business that are on sale, this is the perfect time of the year to do that. "Back to school sales" at your local drugstore or a variety store will save you money in the long run. Things that you use on a daily basis such as paper, envelopes, staples, post-it n...
2017-07-2711 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 066 When your art is too hot to handle!Episode 66 When your art is too hot to handle Keeping it cool while doing shows in exhibiting your art There's nothing more exciting than creating artwork and selling it to the masses, and in most cases this is a fun and enjoyable setting. As the summer months progress you will encounter days that are a little bit too hot to handle, this episode is to tackled just that and this is your tool kit to make sure you can survive the heat and how to best set your booth up to be comfortable and successful.
2017-06-2812 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 064 Schmolitics! Does talking politics effect your business bottom line?Episode 064: Ahhhh the heated subject of taboo topics, i.e., conversations of politics, religion and everything controversial. Will discussing these in a business arena affect your customer base? Is your art all about a passionate subject? Do you want to keep your passionate opinions and beliefs quiet and separate from business, or do you like the soap box approach based on who you are and what your passions are. It’s all very individualistic. This podcast is based on my general opinions with controversial subjects on how I run my business and how I keep it neutral when...
2017-05-2413 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 063 Gaining Instagram Followers the Right WayEpisode 063: Gaining Instagram Followers the Right Way, the pros and cons of paid Instagram followers. Be patient and wait for the real deal and work it right. Are you new to Instagram or are you a seasoned Instagrammer? If you are new to IG, then you most likely have already started searching for friends, fellow artists, celebs, musicians, trends and more! It's literally hashtag mania! And when they say a picture is worth a thousand words, they aren't kidding! If you are seasoned, then this information will be of good use to you as well. Gainin...
2017-05-0921 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 062 Elevator Pitch - Your 30 seconds to successEpisode 062 You Have 30 Seconds to Make a Good Impression Have you ever had an opportunity present itself to impress a "mover and shaker" in the art world, a gallery curator or an influencer and you don't not know what to say, or find yourself rambling on and regretting not being prepared? Everyone, including artists should have an elevator pitch that will knock the competition out of the park! Polish up the skills you need to have the best 30 seconds to impress and be the art Rockstar that you are! For the full summary of the...
2017-04-2512 min
Rockstar MentorEP. 061 Return policies and necessary tools to protect you and your art!Episode 061 the nitty gritty on return policies and how to protect yourself, your art and your sanity! If you are selling your art and you don't have policies in place you are doing yourself and your business a disservice. This podcast today will help you think outside the box on where your policies are and what you need to do to incorporate them into your business. For the full summary of these show notes visit me at http://rockstarmentor.com/blog and http://rockstarmentor.com/podcasts Please visit our website to sign up to b...
2017-04-1215 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 060 Q&A on Having fun while marketing, Art Suppy Destash and Newsletters Episode 060: Fan Mail Questions and Answers! We are tackling questions today from Janet in College Park, PA question on how to have fun developing your art business. Jeff from Columbus,OH on keeping extra art supplies that are not being currently used. Should I save or sell and how to deal with this. We also have Sriptii from San Francisco who asks about email newsetter providers, Constant Contact or Mailchimp, what is better based on her budget for just starting out. UPDATE: Mailchimp allows a free account for 2000 contacts. Thanks everyone for your questions and let me know how...
2017-03-2312 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 057 When Persistence Pays OffRockstar Mentor Podcast - Episode 057 Episode 057 - Persistence pays off Baking, designing or painting your way to success! Are you an artist or creative person that wants to learn how to make a living doing what your passion is with a no frill, straight to the point and reults driven program.... then the Rockstar Mentor is for you! I am your host Sonya Paz and I am a fine artist living in Northern California who has been a successful published artist, licensed artist, self represented artist whose art designs have been used for dozens...
2017-02-1515 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 056 - Reflecting on the quality of your imageRockstar Mentor Podcast - Episode 056 If you have ever heard that term: "You get what you pay For", then you will know the importance of working with professionals for all of your photographic and production needs. Last weeks episode 055 featured an interview with Mike Chambers of Picture Element which brought many listeners to ask some really valued questions. After last weeks episode, I received questions, specifically from Patty from Memphis, TN and Charles from San Jose, CA. inquiring of the importance on the quality reproductions. Sometimes cheaper is NOT always better for many reasons, archival, dept...
2017-02-0709 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 055 Interview with Mike Chambers of Picture ElementRockstar Mentor Podcast - Episode 055 I am excited today to have Mike Chambers of Picture Element on the show to talk about photo reproduction, high quality scanning and preparing your images for making prints and limited edition prints. Learn from a professional in the art and photographic industry. Mike brings many years of experience and has worked with artists back in the photo development/dark room days, so he knows his stuff! Capture the true essence of using quality materials and processes to elevate your art business for making reproductions to increase your visibility of you...
2017-01-3130 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 054 The eSport Gaming Community, Genesis 4 and Digital ArtistsGreetings everyone! I had the opportunity to attend Genesis 4 (aka G4) this weekend in San Jose for the G4 gaming competition this past. This event brought in gamers from all over the globe including Sweden, Japan, Canada, Germany, Mexico and thousands from across the USA. My son Ryan had not only been a gamer at past events, this time he was a vendor selling his own brand of tshirts through his business Game Over Customs as a vendor at this event. He also makes custom stickers, game controllers and other items. There were a several vendo...
2017-01-2412 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 053 How long is too long for custom orders?Greetings friends and listeners, Sonya Paz here with the Rockstar Mentor podcast and I want to wish each and everyone out there a fantastic happy new year and I hope that you are all rolling into the new year with optimist and awesome creative energy I feel optimistic and hopeful for an amazingly creative new year. I want you as an artist to be empowered and to really flourish and excel with your art business and I am so glad that you're here with me today. Today I'll be setting the record straight on when is too long to create custom...
2017-01-1709 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 50 Winding Down Holiday Time Crunch and Prepping for 2017Episode 50 - Winding Down holiday Time Crunch and Prepping for 2017 Today's episode is to let you know that you can breathe and get caught up for the final wind down on the holiday orders, shipping, exhibits, holiday art and craft shows. We have a collection of questions from Alex, Sam and Deirdre, they are asking what happens after Dececember 26th? This is the perfect time to get your ideas scheduled and prepped for new year. Time flies fast, so get yourself organized and get prepared. This might be a great time to explore your...
2016-12-1313 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 042 FMF Where has the Music Gone?Episode 42 - Fan Mail Friday Today's fan mail Friday episode comes from what Roberta in Seattle Washington who writes in and says "hey Sonya I love listening to all of your podcasts, I hope to get myself started for the holidays selling my mini sculptures. I noticed that when listening to some of the first few episodes you had referenced music at the end of each episode, and then I see you don't do that anymore, I love music and love listening to music while I create, are you going to be doing that again?" Hey there Roberta, tha...
2016-10-2311 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 034 FMF Watermarking photos for best online visibilityEpisode 034 Greetings friends and listeners, today is Fanmail Friday and I have a question from Sarita in Meridian, Idaho who asks, "Hi Sonya, I am in the process of getting my website finalized and I have given my images to my web person, she is telling me that I need to remove the watermarks from my images, but I remember from a previous podcast you said that watermarking the images is necessary, can you please explain this to me again in detail? Greetings Sarita, and thank you so much, I know that so many web people want to make things si...
2016-09-2409 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 026 FMF Getting Hung up on Displaying your ArtworkI received an email from Philip from Lake Tahoe and he asked a great question today, he asks “Hey Sonya, I love your Podcasts and I really found the benefit of your free download of the basic exhibitor tool kit . I wanted to ask if you have a preference of pro panels or the metal grids that are also an option for outdoor events. Many thanks to Philip for his awesome question. For me there were times when I would have to set up my booth with by myself and I found a pro panels to hav...
2016-08-2613 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 22 FMF To Varnish or not to Varnish with Artist Sonya PazToday’s Fan mail Friday question is from Noah from New York. He writes in and asks, “I have been painting for a few years and recently have sold my work at some outdoor shows. I sold a painting the other day and the customer asked me if he can pick up the painting after I finish it and varnish it. I have never been asked this question before and was taken back by this because I don’t varnish my art and I never have. I am I supposed to be doing this on my canvases, I paint in acryli...
2016-08-1214 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 21 Interview with Jason Michael with Artist Sonya PazToday’s episode we have a real treat - our first interview guest here on the Rockstar Mentor Podcast with amazing glass artist and fellow podcaster Jason Michael. Glass artist Jason Michael has been creating works of art full time for more than 17 years. Currently employed by The Arribas Brothers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, he demonstrates his craft live on stage to thousands daily. Jason is also the host of his own podcast. "The WyzGuy Radio Show" which is dedicated to educating and inspiring today's glass artist while helping them grow their busin...
2016-08-0937 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 20 FMF Write a solid artist bio by Sonya PazToday’s Fan mail Friday question is from Cara from Ft Lauderale. She writes "Hi Sonya, I'm just getting started with my art business and I want to start applying to exhibits and shows. I don't know the first thing about writing a bio and would like to know what else do I need to put in there and what to include." Excellent question from Cara, thank you so much for writing and asking. Believe it or not a lot of people write a bio and have no idea what to put in there so they either pu...
2016-08-0509 min
Rockstar MentorEp. 19 Storytelling with your art with Artist Sonya PazIf you want to be serious about connecting with your collectors and building a loyal client base to create from your heart and tell a story with your work this episode is for you. In this episode I explain the facets necessary to set the stage to tell your story to increase interest with your collectors. Be honest and passionate about your work, no matter if it's paintings, jewelry, sculpture, textile etc. When you can relay your experiences and heartfelt story to your audience, you will connect with your customer and the relationship will evolve. This will certainly ignite t...
2016-08-0212 min
Rockstar MentorEp.17: Recapping the First 9 Regular Episodes Artist Sonya PazFor those of you who are new to listening to this podcast series, I am recapping the first episodes to give you an idea what's in store for you. This is not counting the (FMF) Fan Mail Friday episodes but this is an overview of the past episode since I launched this podcast. Everything from branding to art show prep, meeting and greeting to applying to public art shows. These first podcast episodes are packed full of great tips and amazing value, learn from me, Sonya Paz who had done everything in this art industry from product developmen...
2016-07-2618 min
Rockstar MentorEp.16: FMF Overcoming Video Fear with Artist Sonya PazEpisode 015 "Get that video camera out of my face" that is what I would say anytime anyone with a video camera came around me. I was never comfortable being in the view of video camera. This fan mail Friday is touching on an observation one of my collectors had seen recently on one of my Facebook live videos that I had on my Sonya Paz gallery page. Randall who is a videographer out of the Los Angeles area as well as a collector of my work stumbled onto my Facebook live video on my art...
2016-07-2210 min
Rockstar MentorEp.15: Pokemon Go and Applying to Public Art with Artist Sonya PazI'm not one that knows much about online gaming even though I have two sons who play different types of gaming and gaming tournaments, specifically this whole Pokémon Go movement. Apparently a public art project of a painted utility box that I painted with the "Art Box Project" in San Jose in 2013 made it to one of the locations for Pokémon Go. I guess this is a big deal and aside from getting into the logistics about Pokémon. I've received a lot of emails comments and acknowledgment that the art box that I painted is r...
2016-07-1920 min
Rockstar MentorEp.14: FMF Fortune in the follow up with Artist Sonya PazEpisode 014- Fan Mail Friday An awesome question from Betsy from Detroit Michigan asks “How long do I wait to follow up with someone after the exhibition? Same day, a week or when?” Great question and many thanks to Betsy from Detroit! There is no perfect science in the follow up, in my personal experience allow a good 24 buffer and each person is different and each circumstance is different. Send a friendly email, let them know that you remember them and that you are simply following up. Be sure to include in the...
2016-07-1509 min