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
The Austin Avenue growing arts district highlights new spaces and creatvie momentum
This week on Conversations with Creative Waco, Fiona Bond explores the growing arts district along Austin Avenue in downtown Waco.Guests include Debbie Wright of Cultivate Waco and David Corkill of the Performing Arts Community Center, along with Beth Richards highlighting new spaces and creative momentum.
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 - 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.