The Ärtful Podcast
The Ärtful podcast is an interview show where you’ll get to know the people behind the creative brands we love. These open, casual, and candid conversations will shed a light on what it’s really like to reach your true potential with joy, fulfillment, and freedom. Presented by Ärtful and hosted by Gabe Ratliff, an award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and coach.
026: Steven John Irby - Not living to pay your rent
Steven John Irby (a.k.a. Steve Sweatpants), photographer, co-owner, co-founder and director of Street Dreams Magazine. With dual headquarters in NYC and Vancouver, Irby and company’s transcontinental publication showcases…
025: Michael “iLL Se7en” Acuna - Inspiring transformation through conversation
ILL Se7en is a social activist, and Hip Hop Artist. ILL has been performing, and making music for more than 10 years. Traveling internationally and collaborating with some of the top independent artists in…
024: Jung Park - Defining, measuring, and increasing your life ROI
Jung was born in Seoul, South Korea and migrated to New York City when he was 13. He currently lives in Denver, Colorado with his wife and two young children. He has over 20 years of consulting experience in design, branding…
023: Lauren Simms - Igniting a healthy rebellion with passion and purpose
Lauren Simms is an industry leader in health and wellness, a commander in personal development, a nationally recognized speaker and trainer, and the author of…
022: Elaine Marino - Equaling the playing field for the underrepresented
Elaine Marino spearheads a movement championing the underrepresented in the tech industry. Specifically, she has been working in Colorado founding Equili, a company creating…
021: Vanessa Musi - Pioneering noble baking for a healthier world
Pioneer Healthy Pastry Chef, Vanessa Musi has revolutionized the way we bake since 1994 way before anyone else was even considering alternative pastries. After blacking out in her culinary school internship, Chef Vanessa was diagnosed with…
020: Irene Fehr - Teaching couples to listen and to have great sex
Sex & Intimacy Coach Irene Fehr helps committed couples all over the world create a nourishing and passionate sex life is as big as their love for each other. Her own confusing life experiences around sex and intimacy, from sexless marriage to divorce, took her down the path of exploring…
019: Ryan Koral - Telling heartfelt stories while guiding filmmakers
With 15 years as a documentary filmmaker and founder of Tell Studios, Ryan Koral’s passion for helping others get success in their own video businesses resulted in Studio Sherpas, where he offers things like…
018: Kate Wilkonson - Connecting a community through custom jewelry
Kate Wilkonson, owner of Arcatus Jewelry, is a Denver, Colorado native and classically-trained jewelry designer by trade, who focuses on custom pieces that have a story and a soul inside them. Though tremendous passion lies there, it’s a solitary life and…
017: David Obuchowski — Navigating the creative process to make a career
David Obuchowski is a freelance essayist whose work has been published in Jalopnik, Longreads, The Awl, Gawker, Deadspin, The Daily Beast, and others. He is the creator, host, writer, and producer of the acclaimed documentary…
016: Greg Amanti - Supporting your community as you master your craft
On this episode, I talk with Greg Amanti, a master mold maker, stone carver, and critically acclaimed artist and artisan based in Bend, Oregon. We discuss how art is akin to an athlete getting into the flow state, as well as…
015: Greth Ligon - Inciting emotion through the exploration of sound
Greth Ligon is a Colorado-based composer and music producer. After singing for a number of bands growing up he eventually transitioned into writing music for various media. He has composed music for feature films Whensday and Crash & Burn Stories, and additional music for the thriller anthology film…
014: Nicole Cacciavillano - Moving people through sound not hype
Are you a music fan? What about dance music? Do you know what “dubstep” is and where it came from? Well, you’re about to learn. In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Cacciavillano, a former teacher-turned-promoter, artist agent, music venue owner, and…
013: Chuck “Emit” Krausz — Finding freedom as an artist through graffiti
Have you heard the term “street art” lately? What about “graffiti” or “tagging”? I bet you have. These terms have continued to be used in the mainstream more and more over the years as the art form and counter-culture have …
012: Maggie Hart - Using storytelling for positive cultural shifts
As a self-starter in the indie film world, Maggie Hart is no stranger to wearing multiple hats with shoestring budgets. While attending film school and working full-time as a production manager, Maggie had the crazy idea to…
011: Mark Martin - Helping people find their voice with beatboxing
NYC and Denver-based artist Mark Martin is known for playfully blurring the lines between language and sound. Winner of the 2016 American Beatbox Championships, Mark has battled in and judged many international…
010: Alex Mixter - Being an ambassador for change with your craft
Alex Mixter is a community filmmaker in his hometown of Saginaw, MI. After living and working in Chicago and Denver, Alex returned home and started Hound Lab Films, which specializes in producing web content with an emphasis on local activism…
009: Windy Borman - Casting light on the women of weed
Windy Borman, MST is a multi-award-winning director and producer, as well as the founder of DVA Productions, a socially conscious production company. She is currently the Executive Producer and Director of "Mary Janes: The Women of Weed", which features…
008: John Bourbonais - Leading a revolution in storytelling
John Bourbonais is owner of Bourbon Street Productions and Lever VR, based out of Colorado Springs, CO. He is a Director of Photography, Producer, and Director and has worked on myriad of projects spanning feature films, documentaries, commercials, music festivals, sporting events, and training applications…
007: Ryel Kestano - Transform yourself and your relationships
Ryel Kestano is Co-Founder and Senior Course Leader of ART International, also known as Authentic Relating Training. Prior to co-founding ART International, Ryel oversaw all training operations at the Integral Center in Boulder, a world-renowned leader in…