In the first episode of Creative Journeys, SCSU faculty hosts Dave Petroski, chair of the Communication, Media, and Screen Studies department, and Melanie Uribe, a designer and art educator from Venezuela, explore what creativity really means and how it influences our everyday lives. They share their personal experiences on how they each found their way into creative careers, revealing how creativity shows up in their work—Melanie in graphic design and teaching, and Dave through communication and learning with games.

The episode discusses both the ups and downs of creative jobs, like designing merchandise for the NBA and teaching through engaging game-based methods. Dave and Melanie also talk about how creativity can come out in surprising ways, providing listeners with tips on nurturing their own creative sparks. With stories about meaningful projects and overcoming hurdles, this episode sets an inspiring tone for a podcast that seeks to enlighten, motivate, and broaden the idea of what creativity is all about.

Produced at Southern Connecticut State University by faculty, staff, and students, Creative Journeys encourages everyone, whether you're in a creative field or just someone curious about creativity, to discover and unlock your own creative potential.

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