What is home? Is it a place, a memory, a landscape—or a journey? In this episode, Judy Oskam explores the transformative meaning of home with Navajo Designer Amy Denet Deal. She's the founder of 4 Kinship , Indigenous Future...
What if celebration isn’t something “extra,” but something essential to living a meaningful, connected life? If you're like me, you're always looking for reasons to celebrate and enjoy life. In this episode of Stories of Cha...
How do sports, culture, and communication shape who we are? In this episode, Judy Oskam talks with University of Alabama Sports Scholar Dr. Kenon Brown. Dr. Brown is a professor of advertising and public relations, co-direct...
What’s your relationship with money? Do you worry about having enough? Does money guide all of your decisions? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity , I talk with Mary Liz Burns about the psychology of money . S...
For our 100th episode, I sit down with Dr. Kelly Damphousse , the 10th president of Texas State University. A sociologist by training, President Damphousse talks candidly about the midnight moment that set the tone for his pr...
Do you know your values? You might think you know your values, but are you living your values, right now? In this solo episode, Judy Oskam reflects on a recent experience she shared with her daughter, Danielle. Together, they...
What does it really mean to be free? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity , Judy Oskam sits down with Christian Ray Flores —a high-performance coach, entrepreneur, and author of the Little Book of Big Reasons t...
In this powerful episode, Ontario veterinarian Dr. Cliff Redford shows us what it truly means to live with passion and a sense of adventure. He's called the Worldwide Vet. Dr. Redford travels the world combining his veterin...
Why are companies firing Gen Z employees — and what can be done to help them succeed? In August, I attended the 2025 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication conference in San Francisco. My colleague, Dr. Nandini Bhalla of Texas State University, led a stellar panel titled “Wh…
On this episode I talk with Christine Blosdale – expert authority coach and podcaster – about how to overcome imposter syndrome and establish yourself as a leader in your field. Christine offers real-world strategies to boos...
In this short solo episode, I share some thoughts about my study abroad experience in Scotland. It pushed me and my students out of our comfort zone, but that was a very good thing. I taught one of the first Edinburgh hub cl...
How do you keep moving forward when the road isn’t clear? In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity – Scotland Edition , I sit down with Bety Téllez Mora, Content and Campaigns Officer at Queen Margaret University -...
Study abroad Scotland. An unforgettable experience of culture, courage, and personal growth. Texas State University junior Jamin Ochoa signed up for a public relations class in Scotland and it's been a life-changing experie...
Just say yes to opportunities. Grace White, a rising sophomore public relations major at Texas State University, shares her transformative experiences about her three-week study abroad program in Scotland. Grace was a studen...
Education abroad gives students the chance to discover the world beyond their familiar borders. On this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity: Scotland Edition, I had the chance to talk with Angie Olmos. Angie is a so...
What’s it like to leave the U.S. for the first time and study in a new country? In this short series I'm highlighting our Texas State University education abroad program in Scotland. Students and faculty spent three weeks living and working on the campus of Queen Margaret University, near Edinburgh…
Are you a professor, researcher or writer? Do you battle with distraction and writer's block? If so, a writing retreat might be just what you need to finish your project. Retreats provide academics with distraction-free environments to focus solely on their writing projects, helping them make signi…
For college grads In this short solo-episode, I hope to send a message of encouragement to college grads. Standing at life's crossroads after graduation doesn't mean you need to have all the answers—just take that first step. You've got this. The path reveals itself through action, so it's importan…
Judy Oskam shares the behind-the-scenes journey of creating and delivering her TEDx talk at Texas State University. She turned the microphone over to her long time friend and mentor Carole Barasch about the process, challeng...
In this episode of Stories of Change & Creativity , I talk with Kyle Hawley , founder of Letterpress PLAY and creative director at 26 Keys . Kyle shares how growing up in a multi-generational household shaped her creative jou...
Andy Bell had a life changing event that rocked his world. And now he's working to change the world of education. As CEO of Thinkery, Andy shares his vision for revolutionizing education by combining AI technology with joyful learning experiences. During our conversation you'll learn: • how a brain…
Mark Paz II shares his journey from shy kid to award-winning communication professor and TEDx coordinator and coach at Texas State University. He's on a mission to build strong relationships and develop good people. Mark was ...
On this episode, I'm excited to share my interview with J.R. Gonzales. J.R. shares his remarkable journey from growing up in South Texas to becoming a successful entrepreneur, speaker, and podcaster. He's also a proud Texas State University graduate. J.R. recognizes his Latino heritage as a superpo…
In this solo-episode, I share some insight about the graduate class I'm teaching - Creative Problem Solving in Mass Communication. I designed the class to connect students with creative entrepreneurs, business and media leaders. This semester, my students have met with three fantastic guest lecture…
