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Conversations with Creative Waco - Raj Solanki, Jaja Chen, and Eric Lineras

On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco were tapping into the festive spirit to celebrate Hispanic and South Asian Heritage in Waco.

Host Kennedy Sam is joined by Eric Linares from Dia de los Muertos Waco 2024 to give a sneak peek of this year's event, taking place on November 2nd in Indian Spring Park.

Kennedy also sits down to talk with Jaja Chen and Raj Solanki from the Asian Leaders Network. They'll be discussing Waco's first Diwali festival which kicks off on November 6th at Bridge Street Plaza.

You can find more information on this years Dia de los Muertos festival right here and if you're looking for further details on the 2024 Diwali festival - head here.

Conversation with Creative Waco - Paul & Valerie Kocel of Real Theatre plus Alan Scott of Washington Gallery
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond highlights creatives who chose to make their mark in Waco. Theatre founders Paul and Valerie Kocel and Washington Gallery’s Alan Scott share how they’re helping shape the area’s artistic future. It’s a look at the people building community through creativity.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Kay Bell, Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas
This week on conversations with Creative Waco host Fiona Bond, visits with playwright Kay Bell about bringing overlooked voices and little known history to the stage through her original works.
Conversations with Creative Waco: Stephen Uhey & Sarah Mosher
This episode of Conversations with Creative Waco explores what happens when creativity brings a community together.
Conversations with Creative Waco- Joseph Taylor, Cade Kegerreis and Vincent Thomas
This edition of Conversations with Creative Waco explores storytelling through movement, as well as artistic mentorship and influence.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Bradyn Braziel and Josh Rizzo
Host, Fiona Bond, speaks with Silent House Theatre Company co-founder Bradyn Braziel and Creative Waco marketing and communications director Josh Rizzo.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Dr. Tyrha Lindsay-Warren, Doreen Ravenscroft, and Noa Haim
This edition of Conversations with Creative Waco is all about empowered storytelling — how we tell our stories on screen, how we build shared structures with our hands, and how creativity becomes transformative when participation is invited across the community.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Lindsey Helton, Josh Wucher, and Desiree Hardiman
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, we're looking at a brand new chapter in Waco's story of learning, innovation and imagination. We’re exploring how the arts are catalyzing opportunities for the next generation across our city—from the classroom to the community, from murals to math labs.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Holly Tucker and Allie Walker
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond is joined by singer-songwriter, Holly Tucker and muralist Allie Walker.
Conversations with Creative Waco - 2025 End of Year Special
For this special end-of-year edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond is joined by four creative change-makers leaving a positive impact on the city of Waco.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Debbie Wright and Hannah Requa
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond will be talking to Debbie Wright and Hannah Requa.

Kennedy Sam is the Director of Marketing and Communications for Creative Waco, McLennan County’s arts agency. As a longtime Waco resident, Kennedy was excited to return to her hometown to begin her career serving the community she loves. She is the host of Conversations with Creative Waco where she sits down with local arts leaders, movers, and shakers to highlight events and stories of Waco's arts and culture sector. In her spare time, she enjoys rediscovering all that Waco has to offer and exploring the many walking trails with her pup Bleu.