Originally 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

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

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

Michael comes to us from Southern Ohio with lots of enthusiasm for the process of music making. In this episode we chat about his earliest influences to his creativity from his family. He gives a glimpse of his early days of learning to play just ONE song on the guitar for a very special event to founding Mike Bufford & the Bulldogs for live performances.

He regularly co-hosts a SongFarmers’ gathering in Brown County, Ohio where all levels of musicians play acoustic instruments in their local library. He will delight you as he shares his journey as well as his passion for supporting other musicians along the way.

Please see the Contact information below on Michael Roush:

Web: MikeBuford.com
Email: MikeBufordAndTheBulldogs@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/mikebufordandthebulldogs
Instagram: instagram.com/mikebufordandthebulldogs
TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikebuford

#SongFarmersBrownCountyOhio
#BrownCountyMusic
#MikeBuffordandtheBulldogs
#MichaelDRoush

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

Michael comes to us from Southern Ohio with lots of enthusiasm for the process of music making. In this episode we chat about his earliest influences to his creativity from his family. He gives a glimpse of his early days of learning to play just ONE song on the guitar for a very special event to founding Mike Bufford & the Bulldogs for live performances.

He regularly co-hosts a SongFarmers’ gathering in Brown County, Ohio where all levels of musicians play acoustic instruments in their local library. He will delight you as he shares his journey as well as his passion for supporting other musicians along the way.

Please see the Contact information below on Michael Roush:

Web: MikeBuford.com
Email: MikeBufordAndTheBulldogs@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/mikebufordandthebulldogs
Instagram: instagram.com/mikebufordandthebulldogs
TikTok: tiktok.com/@mikebuford

#SongFarmersBrownCountyOhio
#BrownCountyMusic
#MikeBuffordandtheBulldogs
#MichaelDRoush

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

Originally from the Bronx section of New York City, New York, Galanek currently lives in Blackwood, New Jersey. We discuss his time as a youth spent in an area long destroyed by modernization.

As we chat, he shares with us as his writing spirits prompt him to offer his inspirations and words of wisdom in his book, Life and Love, the Spirits of Liverpool.

One may not realize at first that this publication is his debut release at the age of 92!

He holds a strong belief in family and love and embodies a sense of wanting to share knowledge to the next generation. Some of his vivid stories are full of cliches (many nearly forgotten) and are peppered throughout with his views on life.

His book, Life and Love, the Spirits of Liverpool, can be found on Amazon both in print and on Kindle

#LiverpoolPA
#GeorgeGalanekAuthor
#BronyxNYAuthor
#BlackwoodNJAuthor

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

Originally from Lorain, Ohio, Martell plays quite an active role in multiple boards within his current community of Portsmouth, Ohio. As a business owner of Elm Street Photography, he frequently utilizes his talents for many local charitable organizations.

His long list of volunteer efforts led him to an appointment for the Portsmouth City Council and during his time there, he worked tirelessly to obtain status and promote the Portsmouth Art Commission. Martell has offered support and encouragement as he served as a mentor for the Juvenile Drug Court. Within the Watch Me Grow Ohio program, he helped to establish a community garden to educate area youth on horticulture methods. As a member of the Shawnee State University Athletic Board, he shares his leadership skills with team members. He was instrumental in obtaining an outdoor public wall for the Portsmouth Street Art Project for individual artists to paint everything from graffiti to original wall designs.

In 2023, due to his passion for community engagement, Martell became the recipient of the prestigious Jeremy Burnside Community Spirit Award.

Currently Martell is Co-director of The Trillium Project, an organization dedicated to street art on a large scale with a project called Second Glance and other community art projects. He is also on the Board of Directors for Southern Ohio Folklife.

His stunning photography work at Elm Street Photography can be found on Facebook and on Instagram: elm_st_photography.

#EdwinMartel
#ElmStreetPhotography
#SouthernOhioFolklife
#TheTrilliumProject
#Public Art

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott

Originally from Lorain, Ohio, Martell plays quite an active role in multiple boards within his current community of Portsmouth, Ohio. As a business owner of Elm Street Photography, he frequently utilizes his talents for many local charitable organizations.

His long list of volunteer efforts led him to an appointment for the Portsmouth City Council and during his time there, he worked tirelessly to obtain status and promote the Portsmouth Art Commission. Martell has offered support and encouragement as he served as a mentor for the Juvenile Drug Court. Within the Watch Me Grow Ohio program, he helped to establish a community garden to educate area youth on horticulture methods. As a member of the Shawnee State University Athletic Board, he shares his leadership skills with team members. He was instrumental in obtaining an outdoor public wall for the Portsmouth Street Art Project for individual artists to paint everything from graffiti to original wall designs.

In 2023, due to his passion for community engagement, Martell became the recipient of the prestigious Jeremy Burnside Community Spirit Award.

Currently Martell is Co-director of The Trillium Project, an organization dedicated to street art on a large scale with a project called Second Glance and other community art projects. He is also on the Board of Directors for Southern Ohio Folklife.

His stunning photography work at Elm Street Photography can be found on Facebook and on Instagram: elm_st_photography.

#EdwinMartel
#ElmStreetPhotography
#SouthernOhioFolklife
#TheTrilliumProject
#Public Art

#BloomWhereYourePlanted
#NeverTooLateCafe
#SterlingandScott