We sat down with my mother Shanel Woods a.k.a. Nellie Slim. &nbsp;My mother is my inspiration for comedy and what motivates me to pursue my art no matter how hard to road seems. &nbsp;She reveals some embarrassing details about my childhood quirks and how to be a good parent to an artist.&nbsp;

Episode Mum.

Elaine Mills is a Kansas City mixed media artist. Her work is influenced by nature and politics. Elaine sat down with us and shared a journey through entrepreneurship, cooperate America, and activism that seemed almost destined to culminate with artistic expression. &nbsp;You can follow her Facebook Page and Tumblr at Elaine Mills.&nbsp;

Elaine Mills

We sat down with Damon Lee Patterson, a Kansas City photographer, film maker, actor, musician and artist advocate. Damon reveals what he has sacrificed for creative freedom, how art saved his life and what advice he would give his younger self. Damon also shares details of his new book&nbsp;The Art of Life.&nbsp;Connect with him at www.damonleepatterson.com and purchase his book at Lulu.com&nbsp;

The Art of Life

Jen Harris is a Kansas City based Spoken Word Poet, Women's Right's and LGBT Activist. She is the co-owner of Createful Studios LLC, and SlamMaster of KC's PoUnd SLAM. Jen Harris gives us behind the scenes access to the life of an artist and what the future holds for poets. Follow Jen Harris on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr at Poet Jen Harris. Check out her website www.createfulstudios.com

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