From La to Jersey podcast https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com Introducing: From LA to Jersey Podcast

 

We’re excited to announce the launch of From LA to Jersey, a new podcast exploring the intersection of art, culture, and creative life from two iconic coasts.

 

Hosted by Natily Gonzalez and Amy Smith, this podcast brings together conversations with artists, creators, and cultural voices shaping the scenes in Los Angeles and New Jersey. From studio practices and exhibitions to the stories behind the work, we dive into what inspires creativity and how culture moves between communities.

Join us as we bridge the distance between coasts and highlight the people and ideas pushing art and culture forward.

 

From LA to Jersey — where creativity travels coast to coast.

 

Stay tuned for our first episodes coming soon.

]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:08 -0700 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Arts 1440 episodic From LA to Jersey, a new podcast exploring the intersection of art, culture, and creative life from two iconic coasts.Hosted by Natily Gonzalez and Amy Smith, this podcast brings together conversations with artists, creators, and cultural voices shaping the scenes in Los Angeles and New Jersey. From studio practices and exhibitions to the stories behind the work, we dive into what inspires creativity and how culture moves between communities. Join us as we bridge the distance between coasts and highlight the people and ideas pushing art and culture forward. From La to Jersey From La to Jersey No false https://feed.podbean.com/fromlatojersey/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22178906/IMG_9672_copy37fhsz.jpg From La to Jersey podcast https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com 144 144 Meet Maura McLaughlin founder of Off the Wall Graffiti Meet Maura McLaughlin founder of Off the Wall Graffiti https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-maura-mclaughlin-founder-of-off-the-wall-graffiti/ https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-maura-mclaughlin-founder-of-off-the-wall-graffiti/#comments Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:55:08 -0700 fromlatojersey.podbean.com/3d85d140-e0f1-38a2-a64b-6a9fb49dbc71 The mission started with a way to connect with family and ended up creating family in the streets. Off the Wall Graffiti transforms spaces where urban youth spend most of their time - school and parks. 

]]> The mission started with a way to connect with family and ended up creating family in the streets. Off the Wall Graffiti transforms spaces where urban youth spend most of their time - school and parks. 

]]> From La to Jersey false No 2435 6 full Meet Julie Drach Los Angeles based Set Decorator Meet Julie Drach Los Angeles based Set Decorator https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-julie-drach-los-angeles-based-set-decorator/ https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-julie-drach-los-angeles-based-set-decorator/#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:22:36 -0700 fromlatojersey.podbean.com/5875a173-319b-3583-8545-1fc3effe8003 Have you ever wondered how television shows or movies look the way they do? We wanted to dive into the creative jobs that make your favorite entertainment by asking the question, What does a Set Decorator do? 

Seasoned professional set decorator Julie Drach tells us her experience and the details of what it means to be a set decorator for television and film. What freelance work is like and what is a sconce.

She her amazing work at 

juliedrachsetdecor.com

]]> Have you ever wondered how television shows or movies look the way they do? We wanted to dive into the creative jobs that make your favorite entertainment by asking the question, What does a Set Decorator do? 

Seasoned professional set decorator Julie Drach tells us her experience and the details of what it means to be a set decorator for television and film. What freelance work is like and what is a sconce.

She her amazing work at 

juliedrachsetdecor.com

]]> Learn about the creative side to making a television show with a professional set decorator. From La to Jersey false No 1684 5 full Meet Street Artist and Activist Siyowin Meet Street Artist and Activist Siyowin https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-street-artist-and-activist-siyowin/ https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-street-artist-and-activist-siyowin/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:12:18 -0700 fromlatojersey.podbean.com/f458c280-9c76-324a-b1dd-4065e7e3804f We're excited to introduce Indigenous artist and activist Siyowin Peters. Learn more about her work that highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement. In addition to her social justice work she brings art to all ages through educational workshops with the next event happening April 26th at the Women's Center for Creative Work.

]]> We're excited to introduce Indigenous artist and activist Siyowin Peters. Learn more about her work that highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) movement. In addition to her social justice work she brings art to all ages through educational workshops with the next event happening April 26th at the Women's Center for Creative Work.

]]> From La to Jersey false No 1785 4 full Meet Producer and Curator Diane Dorothy from ADC gallery Meet Producer and Curator Diane Dorothy from ADC gallery https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-producer-and-curator-diane-dorothy-from-adc-gallery/ https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/meet-producer-and-curator-diane-dorothy-from-adc-gallery/#comments Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:26:40 -0700 fromlatojersey.podbean.com/39b838e8-4d30-3288-9d2f-cfa3624bb8b5 Creator and Producer of All My Friends Are Dope and Harvest Sessions. Director of the ADC Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, talks about her three month residency program for artists creating collaborations with their brands/products. 

]]> Creator and Producer of All My Friends Are Dope and Harvest Sessions. Director of the ADC Gallery in downtown Los Angeles, talks about her three month residency program for artists creating collaborations with their brands/products. 

]]> From La to Jersey false No 1605 3 full Welcome Hedy Torres Welcome Hedy Torres https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/welcome-hedy-torres/ https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/welcome-hedy-torres/#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:57:05 -0700 fromlatojersey.podbean.com/1c37cc81-5e13-311f-82c0-3f09ec41c830 Hedy walked us through her newest installation at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles and shared her incredible journey here in LA. From her early inspirations to developing a powerful body of work rooted in her life experiences, this conversation goes deep.

We also dive into applying for art grants, her creative process, and how her educational path—including earning her Master’s degree—continues to shape her art and large-scale installations.

]]> Hedy walked us through her newest installation at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles and shared her incredible journey here in LA. From her early inspirations to developing a powerful body of work rooted in her life experiences, this conversation goes deep.

We also dive into applying for art grants, her creative process, and how her educational path—including earning her Master’s degree—continues to shape her art and large-scale installations.

]]> From La to Jersey false No 2109 2 full Welcome to From La to Jersey A podcast for all creatives hosted by Natily Gonzalez and Amy Smith Welcome to From La to Jersey A podcast for all creatives hosted by Natily Gonzalez and Amy Smith https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/intro-from-la-to-jersey/ https://fromlatojersey.podbean.com/e/intro-from-la-to-jersey/#comments Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:11:18 -0700 fromlatojersey.podbean.com/d2f1949f-ab80-32f0-87e7-8a10636df7cc Natily Gonzalez owner of Moby Arts born and raised in Los Angeles and mixed media artist Amy Smith invite creatives from coast to coast to talk art, sustainability, and culture. First episode gets into the WHY behind the creation of the podcast with Amy Smith leaving LA after 20 years. The opportunity to explore the creative and artist scene on the East Coast and West Coast is too good to pass up. We bring you interviews with leading artists, creatives, futurists creating unconventional ways of living, to broaden the lense of how people are taking their creativity to the next level.

]]> Natily Gonzalez owner of Moby Arts born and raised in Los Angeles and mixed media artist Amy Smith invite creatives from coast to coast to talk art, sustainability, and culture. First episode gets into the WHY behind the creation of the podcast with Amy Smith leaving LA after 20 years. The opportunity to explore the creative and artist scene on the East Coast and West Coast is too good to pass up. We bring you interviews with leading artists, creatives, futurists creating unconventional ways of living, to broaden the lense of how people are taking their creativity to the next level.

]]> From La to Jersey false No 518 1 1 full