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The Qreative Life podcast is a series of conversations with both professional and passionately amateur creatives from diverse backgrounds. Join host Amanda Quraishi as she and her guests explore the challenges and triumphs of living a creative life.
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Episode 17 | Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder

In this episode, Q interviews Rabbi Ruth Abusch-Magder – a community connector, an artist, and a mom with a Phd. in Religious studies from Yale University and rabbinical ordination from Hebrew Union College. Originally from Canada, she now lives in Atlanta, GA where she and her husband do pottery together at the Spruill Arts Center. Ruth loves cooking and especially baking challah. 

Episode 18 | Curtis Roush

In this episode, Q fangirls over guest Curtis Roush, a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer for 25 years, and founder of The Bright Light Social Hour. They discuss the challenges of being a full-time indie rock band, and Roush’s creative process for composing and producing music.

Episode 19 | Rita Toikka

In this episode of The Qreative Life podcast, Q reconnects with Rita Toikka, an artist who has followed an unconventional path – first as a frontwoman of an L.A.-based rock band, then as a visual artist and educator. Toikka shares the story of her life, with all its successes and challenges, in this fascinating and heartfelt conversation.

Episode 20 | Virginia Hernandez

In this episode, Q talks with her friend and former co-worker, photographer Virginia Hernandez. They discuss Virginia’s new venture, striking out as a full-time working creative, her latest creative partnership, the value of a creative community, and the importance of having space to figure out who you are as an artist.


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