Bloom Where You're Planted

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Jul 2025

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The Bloom Where You're Planted Podcast sponsored by Never Too Late Cafe is part of the Never Too Late Cafe online community and marketing platform developed to encourage creative endeavors that may have been put on the back burner for sometimes decades. Developing one’s art or becoming an entrepreneur after so many years during a stage of life often referred to as “the next chapter” or the “second act” can be a scary path to go alone. At Never Too Late Cafe we hope to provide the tools and a supportive environment to share the challenges and the joys of your journey. If you are someone that has ever said, “Someday I’ll finish that collection of short stories that’s gathering dust up on the shelf,” or “Someday I’ll start that business I’ve always dreamed about,” join us to share your story.

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July 17, 2025Episode 11425 min

Episode 114 - Cassie Patterson

Send us Fan MailJoin us this episode as we chat with Cassie Patterson. Currently living in Southern Ohio, not far from Portsmouth, she is originally from Rancho Cucamonga, California.Having studied folklore, she began a nonprofit, Southern Ohio Folk Life and shares what all the audience all that entails to the individuals involved and the community as well.With service as her main focus, she is very involved with the 14th St. Community Center and also began a podcast for Latino individuals in the area.Listen up as she shares some of her words of wisdom for those wanted to follow in her footsteps.You can learn more about her current exciting projects and more information on Cassie at:FacebookIG rosita_miceloX Rosita_MiCielohttp://cassierositapatterson.com/#southernohiofolklife#LasCulturasdelSurDelOhiopodcast#cassiepattersonohio#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

June 19, 2025Episode 11323 min

Episode 113 - Morgan Washam

Send us Fan MailJoin us as we chat with school teacher singer/songwriter, Morgan Washam from a long line of family musicians in Southern Ohio.Washam states his earliest beginnings in music came from his school system that encouraged him to test his solo skills by utilizing the Welsh tradition of Eisteddfod in fifth grade.By eighth grade he became a passionate songwriter, eventually becoming part of a band called Peach Melba.Currently the multi-instrumentalist is singer/songwriter in the group, Wildwood Franklin that together are a folk, rock collective from the Appalachian Hills of Ohio known best for their Americana genre.Check out more about Morgan Washam below:X morganwashamInstagram morgantreeoforganicfolkhttp://morganwasham.com#SouthernOhioMusican#WildwoodFranklin#AmericanaMusican#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

May 22, 2025Episode 11240 min

Episode 112 - Robert Dafford

Send us Fan MailComing from Lafayette, Louisiana is our guest Robert Dafford, an award-winning artist best known for his murals all over the world. Dafford does much research on all his projects for period correctness which is another reason his works are so unique.Join us to hear how he shares his earliest beginnings and how he had evolved to create his current art. Now also teaching the next generation the skills needed to not only bring the project to life, but to help preserve it for years to come. Listen in and learn more about his love of culture from music to great food and community building and revitalization, along with his travels and long career.#RobertDaffordMurals#RoberDaffordArtist#PublicArtRobertDafford#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

April 24, 2025Episode 11121 min

Episode 111 - Dan Klefstad

Send us Fan MailJoin us for a chat with Dan Kleftead, former radio host from DeKalb, Illinois. Relocating to Louisville, Dan found his place among writers and those with a common interest that led to his podcast that has really flourished in a relatively short period of time.Dan shares his story of how he found his need as an author soon steered him in the direction of writing a book to help others avoid some of the pitfalls he encountered.You may find out more about Dan’s books and podcast below: https://www.danklefstad.com/ https://www.diybookpromo.com/Dan’s Amazon author page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dan-Klefstad/author/B01IC5A1XK?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=truehttps://vampchatwithdanandeva.podbean.com/#diybookpromo#fionasguardians#vampchat#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

March 20, 2025Episode 11024 min

Episode 110 - Amanda Lewis

Send us Fan MailOriginally from Schultz Creek, Kentucky, Amanda is no stranger to the world of art. She has been a lifelong poet, writer as well as visual artist. Currently, Amanda is the Founder and the Chief Executive Officer for an arts and culture nonprofit in Portsmouth, Ohio called Trillium project. Creating paid opportunities for local artists and public art projects, they also make sure to engage individuals from different populations, different age groups, and different cultural backgrounds. Teaming up with Shawnee State University, they also organize a regional artist exhibition every year.In addition to being a busy administrator for the organization, she states that being a social connector in the community is her favorite thing to do.You may find out more about Amanda Lewis and The Trillium Project from the following links:Links: https://www.trillium-project.org https://www.instagram.com/trillium_project https://www.facebook.com/trilliumproject https://www.instagram.com/amandawritespoetry #SecondGlance#TheTrilliumProject#AppalachiaArt#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

February 20, 2025Episode 10925 min

Episode 109 - Tony McKrimmon

Send us Fan MailIf you have ever heard of “lost files,” well this is one. Originally recorded Auguust 6, 2022, it seemed to have woven itself deep in a Google Drive just waiting to be found. Found it was and NOW released to reveal the story of one of the busiest musicians in the Portsmouth, Ohio area. Originally from Pinkerton, Ohio with a stint in Louisville, Kentucky, Tony has his hand in many areas of local music. Join us as we journey to the story to meet the incredibly talented Tony McKrimmon. He is a force in the music world, leading bands, composing captivating pieces, and mastering a multitude of instruments. In this episode, we delve into Tony's musical journey, exploring his influences, creative process, and the vibrant music scene that has shaped him.We'll uncover the process behind his compositions, the challenges and triumphs of leading a band, and the passion that drives his dedication to music. Whether you're a musician, a music lover, or simply curious about the creative spirit, this conversation with Tony McKrimmon is sure to inspire and entertain.You can Find Tony’s updates on Facebook and Instagram.Since August 2022, he attended the University of Georgia earning a graduate degree. He is still in the band, Mikey Mike and the Big Unit, and another local area band, Luvdisk, He continues to be a part of the Praise Team at Cornerstone Church, The Portsmouth Windy Symphony, and the Director of Bands at Portsmouth City Schools.He will soon share details of his latest HUGE opportunity coming in 2026!#PortsmouthOhioMusican#PortsmouthOhioBandLeader#MikeyMikeandtheBigUnit#Luvdisk#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

January 23, 2025Episode 10827 min

Episode 108 - Jennifer Schomburg Kanke

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we sit down with Jennifer Schomburg Kanke. After spending most of her life in Ohio, she now lives in Florida. Her work has recently appeared in New Ohio Review, Pleiades, Massachusetts Review, and Shenandoah. She is the winner of a Sheila-Na-Gig Editor’s Choice Award for Fiction. Her zine about her experiences undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer, Fine, Considering, is available from Rinky Dink Press (2019). Her full-length poetry collection, The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had, about Appalachian Ohio, is available now from Kelsay Books. Her next book, Little Stone, Little Stone, about her experiences with ovarian cancer will be available from Sheila-Na-Gig Editions in the fall of 2026. She served as the voice of the Living with Wildlife series on WFSU radio and can now be found on YouTube hosting the Meter Cute Interviews podcast focusing on interviews with contemporary writers on Meter&Mayhem.Webpage: http://www.jenniferschomburgkanke.com/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@meterandmayhemSubstack (where she does writing prompts based on the interviews from her YouTube Channel): https://meterandmayhem.substack.com/Link to where you can order the anthology with her prize winning short story "A String of Beads": https://sheilanagigblog.com/sheila-na-gig-inc/sheila-na-gig-editions-quick-shopping/a-string-of-beads-other-stories/Link for ordering The Swellest Wife Anyone Ever Had: https://a.co/d/3vYphFA#FloridaPoetandAuthor #AppalachianPoetandAuthor#SweelestWifeAnyoneEverHad#meterandmayhem#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

November 21, 2024Episode 10733 min

Episode 107 - Wendy Cartwright

Send us Fan MailIn this episode we chat with Wendy Cartwright, a poet, author of the book, Everything I Said I Wasn't, frequently can be heard at open mic events in the Columbus, Indiana area, is a Freelance Reporter and Newspaper Columnist. Her poetry and written words can be found at various publications and online. In addition to all this, she has had photography exhibits in galleries throughout the region. She shares that she loves traveling throughout the US, Canada and Mexico as well. Once you meet her, you will remember her big smile and great sense of humor.You may find more information on her and her works on Facebook and the links below.https://wfhb.org/arts-entertainment/speaking-0f-stories-episode-15-wendy-cartwrightInstagram: @wendy.cartwrighthttps://linktr.ee/wendy.cartwright#IndianaPoet#IndianaAuthor#WendyCartwrightPhotography#EverythingISaidandWasnt#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

October 17, 2024Episode 10644 min

Episode 106 - Ellen M. Mershon

Send us Fan MailOriginally from Camden, New Jersey, our guest this week is Ellen M. Mershon of Loveland, Ohio. She is an artist utilizing water colors, and acrylics and a guitar playing singer/songwriter.Join us for a lively conversation as Ellen shares her musical career journey, and the stories and influences behind her heartfelt songs. We do a deep dive into Ellen's writing process and how personal experiences, such as having lived multiple places around the country and even overseas, inspire her. She shares insights into the vibrant Loveland, Ohio area arts scene that fuels her creativity.She facilitates a SongFarmers chapter in her area that brings together folks from all levels of musical experience and instruments.Ellen also offers her thoughts on living a life full of passion and joy. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to her music, Ellen's kindness, warmth and authenticity will encourage you.You may find out more about Ellen on her Facebook Page & Group facebook.com/ellensmusix/facebook.com/groups/731411883733057/Her album “Been a Long Time Coming” can be found at:ellenmershon.bandcamp.com/album/been-a-long-time-coming#singersongwriter #cincyareamusicscene #songfarmersohio #ellenmershon#BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott

September 26, 202428 min

Episode 105 - Lorraine Currelley Pt. 2

Send us Fan Mail She is the Executive & Artistic Director at the Bronx Book Fair, is Founder/Executive Director & Artistic Director at Poets Network & Exchange, a global network of creative writers. She has studied and earned a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling (MHC) at the College of New Rochelle Graduate School. Lorraine also studied at the Gerontology College of New Rochelle Graduate School, as well as studying Psychology at the College of New Rochelle School of New Resources. Lastly, she studied Trade Union Women's Studies at the District Council 37/Cornell University. Whew! She has been one busy person!Lorraine has used all the education she has obtained to offer workshops, community stages for budding writers and poets and even share her skills with senior citizens to promote that fact that creativity still remains within, no matter the age.A delight to speak to with her flourishing positive vibes, take a listen to her two-part story of where she came from to where is going on her path of sharing and caring.#daughter #poet#beatpoetlaureate #spokenwordperformer #literary #curator #artist #MHC #counselor #gerontology #literacy #advocate #photographer #academic #grief #bereavement #chaplin #BloomWhereYourePlanted#NeverTooLateCafe#SterlingandScott