Host Fiona Bond is joined by Lindsey Helton, the inaugural Executive Director of the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center; Josh Wucher, Director of Communications and Development for Transformation Waco; and Desiree Hardiman, Education Program Manager at Art Center Waco, where she leads inclusive programs that connect exhibitions to hands-on learning.
Together, they’re helping build a future where creativity isn’t just an add-on—it’s a core part of how young people learn to think, grow, and solve problems in a rapidly changing world.
PREVIOUS EPISODES OF CONVERSATIONS WITH CREATIVE WACO
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 - 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.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Dr. Ronnita Carridine and David Corkill
On this edition, host Fiona Bond is joined by educator and multimedia artist, Dr. Ronnita Carridine, along with Director of the Performing Arts Community Center, David Corkill.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Julie Cervantes, Bradyn Braziel, and Kelly MacGregor.
On this edition, host Fiona bond is joined by Julie Cervantes of Creative Waco, Bradyn Braziel of Silent House Theatre, and Kelly MacGregor, Executive Director of Waco Civic Theatre.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Baylor Theatre New Play Initiative and Hispanic Heritage Month
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, two celebrations of creativity take the spotlight. Baylor Theatre launches its first-ever New Play Initiative, a festival of staged readings that shines a light on emerging playwrights with a brand-new $15,000 prize. We’ll also hear from Eric Linares as Hispanic Heritage Month comes alive through food, history, music, and tradition — from the Mayborn Museum and Levitt AMP concerts to Waco’s vibrant Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Megan Davis and David Schleicher
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond is joined by Megan Davis and David Schleicher.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Rolando Diaz and The Brazos Theatre
On this edition of Conversations with Creative Waco, we're talking fine art and theatre.
Conversations with Creative Waco - Amber Bolden and Waco Indie
On this episode of Conversations with Creative Waco, host Fiona Bond sits down with Amber Bolden, founder of Far-Cast Theatre, and a passionate force behind Theatre Education in Waco. She'll also be discussing the history of Waco Independent Film Festival and it's upcoming events with the festival founders, Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas.