In this episode I reflect on my work on AB Sees You and I talk about how I fell off my stool when I was painting the other night

Alexis Baum of AB Sees You does street interview style episodes that are available online streaming wherever podcasts are found (for the most part) and check out her linktree here: https://linktr.ee/abseesyou

She has made it a mission to shine an audio spotlight onto others and collect their beautiful and meaningful stories. She uses good old fashioned spur of the moment conversations to bring these ordinary people to your listening ears.

For more info about the 15th St Farm Ikigai Event: https://www.15thstfarm.com/all-events-st-pete/ikigai-dinner-03-04-2026-e9sly-6k4p3-p83m4-wakr8

or

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ikigai-communal-dinner-tickets-1990965603716?aff=oddtdtcreator

GTTR Stef did a lot of editing to help the episode flow easier and to better highlight AB's words over the conversation. This is meant to air on July 15th, as it will debut on Get to the Roots on Radio St Pete on that date, however, Stef is releasing it early to support the promotion of Alexis's next podcast chapter.

So, when you're listening, if it's before Wednesday, July 15, 2026 and if you're interested in the event and dinner at 15th St Farm, the links are above if you want to get tickets. If not, on that night, maybe think about how cool something like this is going on in our city.

Also:

Featured: Julian Evans? Car Horn (1933 Roadster) attribution: https://freesound.org/people/SpliceSound/sounds/828939/

This incredibly special interview with Lisa Leitl and her producer (and friend!) Rob Wells is premiering on RadioStPete on Get to the Roots on July 8, 2026 to promote and *** celebrate *** Lisa Leitl's second EP: "Now You're Gone." Join our conversation and feel inspired to create and share your art. Be reminded of the importance of collaborations and know it's never too late to follow your dreams. Be inspired by the work of Lisa Leitl over her vast career and feel amazed when hearing words directly from Rob Wells about how you too can make your dreams happen. I hope that doesn't sound too corny, because this interview is real, deep, powerful, and joyful. Don't feel bogged down by the weight of your goals, instead seek help to achieve them. Instead, form friendships that will last a lifetime.

• Visit Lisa Leitl online: https://lisaleitl.com/
• Find “Now You’re Gone” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5wfHVaTIWIeyWHCV21p5Nf?si=e362c8f6fc474285
• Find “Now You’re Gone” on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/now-youre-gone/6776041882
• Find Lisa Leitl on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaLeitl
• Visit Lisa Leitl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.leitl.1/
• Instagram: @LisaLeitlSongwriter

• Visit Rob Wells Music Producer online: https://robwellsmusic.com/
• LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/robwmusic
• Find Rob Wells on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWells
• Visit Rob Wells on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.wells.569704
• Instagram: @robwmusic

This episode of Get to the Roots Extras archives the raw interview with Fiona Frensche from Nice, France. We were able to get her words up on the airwaves of Radio St Pete through the magic miracle of modern technology. Hear about the historic area she's staying in, the gigs she's doing, about the huge music festival this past Sunday in France, as well as her very cool TripAdvisor tours.

Find more from Fiona Frensche on Facebook

I recently recorded a podcast in which I encouraged musicians and creators to consider advertising themselves via QR Code because I scanned one, finding a musician with a pretty significant following.

I share how I learned to make an actual free QR code (something that used to be easy to do!) by getting bamboozled by a so-called free code -- I did this to promo my side art business (part of it) and I'll continue to update you all to see, in action, how my advice actually works in the long run.

Stef of Get to the Roots Extras shares an encouraging message about artistic patience: slow growth is still growth. She reflects on her painting practice, posting process videos, struggles with online metrics, and lessons learned from local musicians and collaborators.

This episode invites creators to keep showing up, post their progress, focus on what brings them joy, and trust that consistent effort builds an audience and skill over time.

Get to the Roots is a radio program on RadioStPete.com in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Florida, also available worldwide online. Get to the Roots Extras was started to share thoughts on being a creator, archive interviews from the Get to the Roots radio show, and promote Get to the Roots on Radio St Pete.