Every artist has a story, and every story has a beginning. For Diane Bostick, that beginning was shaped by finding her own voice in a household where she often felt overlooked. On this episode of The Jay Michael Show, listeners will meet a woman whose lifelong passion for words and storytelling has led her on a remarkable creative journey through literature, theater, comedy, filmmaking, and the performing arts.

Studio: https://www.studiomulduzi.com/

Comedy: https://share.google/h9Ak8NPwzV5WJ0kxx

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@diane-bostick?si=El8Tv6SYtoBiqFBO

Stage: https://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/stage-production-of-opposite-ends-to-benefit-hope-for-bereaved/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mysmallonebooks/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/diane.bostick.2025

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On this episode of The Jay Michael Show, listeners are invited into the remarkable creative world of internationally acclaimed fine art photographer Michelle Luke, an artist whose work is driven not by chance, but by vision. From her roots in Whitefish, Montana, to exhibitions across the globe, Michelle's journey is one of artistic discovery, spiritual exploration, and an unwavering commitment to creating images that speak to the deepest parts of the human experience.

Although she proudly calls Whitefish home, Michelle describes herself as "a gypsy by nature." Her life has been defined by travel, curiosity, and an endless search for understanding. After earning her Master of Fine Arts degree from the prestigious Cranbrook Academy of Art in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, she embarked on an international career that has taken her across continents, immersing herself in diverse cultures while creating photographic works that have been exhibited and published worldwide.

My Website:

You can see my CV with all the awards there, work installed and up in museums and art centers under Installations, and journals it has been featured in under Press. When you go to Photo Narratives you will see a large selection of titles. Please tap on the cover, and it will open like a book for you to turn through. Under selected images, you will also see some little videos I have done. One is of me at work on a shoot in Pariwhichhat I did not know what being shot until after the fact. The pictures were sent to me later by a photo student.

https://michelleluke.com/

My coffee table photo book: Which includes 7 essays by international curators writing about my work, and three of my pieces.

https://online.flippingbook.com/view/648943777/

Katie Stewart: A Texas Songwriter Finding Her Voice Through Story and Song

Some artists spend years searching for a musical identity. Others seem destined to find it through the experiences that shape their lives. For Texas singer-songwriter Katie Stewart, music has always been part of who she is. From her childhood surrounded by musicians to her emergence as one of Central Texas' respected independent artists, Stewart's journey reflects a deep commitment to authentic songwriting, heartfelt performances, and staying true to her roots.

native Texan through and through, Stewart grew up in North Texas in a family where music was woven into everyday life. Creativity came naturally at an early age. Long before she stepped onto a stage with a guitar in hand, she expressed herself through poetry and classical piano. For fifteen years, Stewart dedicated herself to studying, competing, and performing classical piano, developing the discipline and musical foundation that would later influence her songwriting.

Website: https://www.texaskatiestewart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txkatiestewart/