Chelsea and Sean are the co-founders of the award winning production company Paxeros based in Los Angeles. Chelsea is a writer/director and Sean is a producer. In the advertising world, they’ve worked with brands such as Doritos, Gillette, TOMS, Aleve, GE, and many more — garnering them American Advertising Awards, Telly Awards, and Communicator Aw…

X. Ari is a female Greek Jewish Canadian queer alt-pop singer-songwriter, mental health advocate, public speaker, and founder of non-profit WisdoMania Foundation. In this episode we talk about our greatest passions, music and mental health, and how she lives out her life motto “turn pain into power” through self-care and art. X. Ari shares some tip…

Andrew Barrack is an independent artist and filmmaker born and raised in San Diego California. He also runs a media company, Full Wave Creative, where he works as a videographer, photographer and editor on a wide variety of award-winning films and documentaries, and other creative projects. In this episode we celebrate Andrew's upcoming album, and …

In dissecting the three greatest lessons I learned in 2022, I share how this year was the most challenging and the most rewarding one yet. This episode is my most honest an authentic truth, an essential form of expression for all creatives. The path of an artist is a unique one, and I hope the wisdom I gained on my journey this year can be helpful …

How do you feel about the creative process? We asked our community what their biggest challenges were in the creative process and breakdown the most common obstacles in this episode. We share tips for making more time for your creativity, perfectionism, and how to get around creative blocks. We talk about the effect fear has on our creative growth,…

Matthew Ciaccio-Stevens is the founder of The Local Deadbeat Agency, a Southern California-based music and apparel company. For the last 6 years he has been selling clothes and throwing live shows in the Anaheim area. On this episode we talk about how he built a company doing what he loves with a creative, supportive and talented team he loves. We …

Happy 1 year anniversary to PAL! We're celebrating with the launch of our first virtual course: The Emotionally Intelligent Creative, a 12-week course exploring creativity and wellbeing. What do emotional intelligence and creativity have to do with each other? How can an emotional intelligence practice support our creativity? And what do I do with …

Zev Rose Woolley is a non-binary, Jewish filmmaker, photographer and event producer who’s work focuses on the positive, coloful aspects of queerness. This episode explores queer representation in media, the toxicity of hustle culture in the entertainment industry, and questioning societal judgments to connect to what feels good for you. Zev shares …

Casey Astorino aka ASTRINA is an ethereal indie pop singer, songwriter, producer and certified yoga instructor. This episode explores the common themes that connect music, creativity, yoga, and mental health. Casey tells her unique story of her transition from orchestral music into pop and writing her first song ever. We talk about what it means to…

PAL’s definition of positivity: Recognizes pain Requires compassion and acceptance Finds and celebrates the good in the world Opens your mind to other perspectives that serve you PAL stands for Positivity, Authenticity and Love. We support creatively-minded individuals in their professional and personal growth. We throw events in LA and provide com…

PAL’s definition of authenticity: Your own unique experience of the world A feeling (more than a thought) Responds to the needs of the moment An intentional choice PAL stands for Positivity, Authenticity and Love. We support creatively-minded individuals in their professional and personal growth. We throw events in LA and provide community, inspira…

PAL’s definition of love: Unconditional Beyond romantic ideation Rooted in your relationship with yourself Coexists with hate Is inside all of us PAL stands for Positivity, Authenticity and Love. We support creatively-minded individuals in their professional and personal growth. We throw events in LA and provide community, inspiration, tips, tools,…

PAL stands for Positivity, Authenticity and Love. We support creatively-minded individuals in their professional and personal growth. We throw events in LA and provide community, inspiration, tips, tools, and resources for artists of ALL kinds. Stay tuned for solo episodes and interviews with cool creators discussing creativity, wellbeing, success …