Fri, 22 May 2026 19:05:12 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2043243 en-us © 2026 SOI Talk yes 82c166d1-71d3-563b-87f7-590fbb3beaf6 JDS Creative Academy episodic false SOI Talk explores possibilities and highlights abilities over disabilities. Host Scott Strand, along with rotating co-hosts from JDS Creative Academy's job-training program, chat with special guests about breaking down barriers to career satisfaction and self-enrichment. 

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) JDS Creative Academy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/rt01mfkdpohbmilb0rzciu7lyjun?.jpg Future Careers w/ Thomas Carmen-Stuart Scott Strand sits down with program participant, Thomas Carmen-Stuart for an engaging conversation about the evolution of his passions, career, and creative ambitions. Together, they explore where he once envisioned himself, where he is today, and his unique path from animation into the world of editing. 

]]> Scott Strand sits down with program participant, Thomas Carmen-Stuart for an engaging conversation about the evolution of his passions, career, and creative ambitions. Together, they explore where he once envisioned himself, where he is today, and his unique path from animation into the world of editing. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-19178180 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 1269 1 26 full false Independent Living w/ Brian Woang  Scott Strand sits down with program participant Brian Woang for an insightful conversation about living freely and independently as a neurodivergent individual, the challenges and successes that come with it.

]]>  Scott Strand sits down with program participant Brian Woang for an insightful conversation about living freely and independently as a neurodivergent individual, the challenges and successes that come with it.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-19178135 Fri, 15 May 2026 16:00:00 -0700 453 1 25 full false Real Talk w/ Chase Binford In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with Chase Binford to explore how JDS Creative Academy is changing lives. Chase shares his personal journey as a participant, opening up about the challenges he’s faced and the confidence he’s gained along the way. It’s a powerful conversation about inclusion, empowerment, and the life-changing impact of creative expression. 

]]> In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with Chase Binford to explore how JDS Creative Academy is changing lives. Chase shares his personal journey as a participant, opening up about the challenges he’s faced and the confidence he’s gained along the way. It’s a powerful conversation about inclusion, empowerment, and the life-changing impact of creative expression. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-18996983 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 1031 full false What Does the Fox Say? In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with Jordan Wood to talk about his experience working in the Paid Internship Program at JDS Creative Academy. Jordan shares insights from the program, discusses projects he has worked on, and reflects on how these opportunities have helped shape his creative journey. 

]]> In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with Jordan Wood to talk about his experience working in the Paid Internship Program at JDS Creative Academy. Jordan shares insights from the program, discusses projects he has worked on, and reflects on how these opportunities have helped shape his creative journey. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-18778583 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0800 1296 1 24 full false From Backstage to Spotlight w/ Matt Seelbinder  In this episode, Scott Strand chats with Matt Seelbinder about life behind the scenes and his personal musical theater journey!

]]>  In this episode, Scott Strand chats with Matt Seelbinder about life behind the scenes and his personal musical theater journey!

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-18672963 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0800 835 1 23 full false Episode 22: Phobias w/ Stephany Garcia In this episode, Scott sits down with JDS Creative Academy's, Stephany Garcia, to talk about Phobias and what she's been up to in the program!

]]> In this episode, Scott sits down with JDS Creative Academy's, Stephany Garcia, to talk about Phobias and what she's been up to in the program!

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-17441070 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0700 612 1 22 full false Scott Strand & Jacob Waller Scott Strand sits down with JDS Creative Academy's program Participant, Jacob Waller to discuss his passions for Legos, Cars, and media Production.

]]> Scott Strand sits down with JDS Creative Academy's program Participant, Jacob Waller to discuss his passions for Legos, Cars, and media Production.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-17255750 Fri, 30 May 2025 16:00:00 -0700 481 1 21 full false The Romans did WHAT?! In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with History Buff, Andruw Ronderos, to talk about the Roman Colosseum, WW2, and more! 

]]> In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with History Buff, Andruw Ronderos, to talk about the Roman Colosseum, WW2, and more! 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-16919743 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0700 1037 1 20 full false The Best Online Libraries In this episode of SOI Talk, Scott Strand sits down with book lover, Trenton Ulene, as he shares online resources for cheap and inexpensive books.

]]> In this episode of SOI Talk, Scott Strand sits down with book lover, Trenton Ulene, as he shares online resources for cheap and inexpensive books.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-16794726 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0700 1002 1 19 full false The History of Cosplay In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with Aryn Porras to talk about their Cosplay and voice acting journey!

]]> In this episode, Scott Strand sits down with Aryn Porras to talk about their Cosplay and voice acting journey!

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-16624139 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 1175 1 18 full false Podcasts, Kpop, and Boy Groups— Oh my! SOI Talk is back and with a new spin! Scott Stand, Co-founder and Director of Education at JDS Creative Academy, sits down with Andrea Burnett to talk about how you can start your own podcast.

]]> SOI Talk is back and with a new spin! Scott Stand, Co-founder and Director of Education at JDS Creative Academy, sits down with Andrea Burnett to talk about how you can start your own podcast.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-16584068 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0800 620 1 17 full false Opportunities in Makeup Artistry for Film and Television | Ep. 16 Rosalie Ortiz discusses how she got involved with doing makeup for film and television and the opportunities makeup offers for careers and hobbies. 

]]> Rosalie Ortiz discusses how she got involved with doing makeup for film and television and the opportunities makeup offers for careers and hobbies. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-13810357 Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:00:00 -0700 1640 1 16 full false Opportunities in Cinematography and Movie Making | Ep. 15 Director of Photography Mario Ortiz talks about how he got into the movie industry, the challenges he faced, and how he found success.

]]> Director of Photography Mario Ortiz talks about how he got into the movie industry, the challenges he faced, and how he found success.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-13791181 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1591 1 15 full false Opportunities in the Animal Rescue World | Ep. 14 Scott and Bella chat with the owner of the nonprofit STAT Horse Sanctuary, Pattie Roberts, about what it takes to work with animals.

]]> Scott and Bella chat with the owner of the nonprofit STAT Horse Sanctuary, Pattie Roberts, about what it takes to work with animals.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-13384793 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700 901 1 14 full false Opportunities in the Professional MMA World | Ep. 13 Retired professional MMA fighter Nicole Albrecht talks about how she got into MMA, and the different job opportunities in the MMA industry.

]]> Retired professional MMA fighter Nicole Albrecht talks about how she got into MMA, and the different job opportunities in the MMA industry.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-13069827 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -0700 1309 1 13 full false Opportunities in the Music Industry | Ep. 12 Scott and Casey "Zee" chat with musician and owner of HeyDey Records and Events, Robert Rankin Walker.

]]> Scott and Casey "Zee" chat with musician and owner of HeyDey Records and Events, Robert Rankin Walker.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-12457620 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1203 1 12 full false How Being Bilingual Can Bring More Opportunities | Ep. 11 Scott and Stefano chat with Diana Serrano, who is bilingual and works for the Department of Social Services as an employment counselor.

]]> Scott and Stefano chat with Diana Serrano, who is bilingual and works for the Department of Social Services as an employment counselor.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-12457611 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700 750 1 11 full false Opportunities in the Fashion Industry | Ep. 10 Scott and Annette chat with Cathy Stevenson, who has worked in various roles in the fashion industry.

]]> Scott and Annette chat with Cathy Stevenson, who has worked in various roles in the fashion industry.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-12457604 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1490 1 10 full false Opportunities and Personal Enrichment in Cosplay | Ep. 9 Scott and Aryn chat with professional cosplayer Kastiel Danh to learn how cosplay can be enjoyed as a vocation and/or avocation.

]]> Scott and Aryn chat with professional cosplayer Kastiel Danh to learn how cosplay can be enjoyed as a vocation and/or avocation.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-12457598 Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0700 1061 1 9 full false Inspiration and Opportunities in the Restaurant/Catering Industry | Ep. 8 Sergio talks about his interest in cooking and restaurants. Guest Robin McCoy talks about how she became a chef, the work she does now with foster/ at-risk youth, and the possibilities for those with developmental disabilities to work in the restaurant/catering industry.

]]> Sergio talks about his interest in cooking and restaurants. Guest Robin McCoy talks about how she became a chef, the work she does now with foster/ at-risk youth, and the possibilities for those with developmental disabilities to work in the restaurant/catering industry.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238336 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1712 1 8 full false Enjoyment and Opportunities Found Through Writing Fiction | Ep. 7 Draven talks about his interest in writing stories. Guest Matt Coyle is an author and talks about how he got started with writing, his inspiration for his ideas, and gives advice to those who want to write their own fiction stories.

]]> Draven talks about his interest in writing stories. Guest Matt Coyle is an author and talks about how he got started with writing, his inspiration for his ideas, and gives advice to those who want to write their own fiction stories.

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238334 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1410 1 7 full false Benefits and Opportunities Found Through Building Computers | Ep. 6 Peter talks about his interest in computer building. Guest Alex Suarez talks about how he got into this side job and gives suggestions on how people can save (and make) money doing these projects

]]> Peter talks about his interest in computer building. Guest Alex Suarez talks about how he got into this side job and gives suggestions on how people can save (and make) money doing these projects

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238256 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 840 1 6 full false How to Start a Career in Informational/Marketing/General Interest Writing | Ep. 5 Corina talks about her interest in writing.  Guest Johanna Lack discusses how she got into writing work and gives tips on how new writers can get started

]]> Corina talks about her interest in writing.  Guest Johanna Lack discusses how she got into writing work and gives tips on how new writers can get started

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238252 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1068 1 5 full false Benefits and Opportunities Found Through Martial Arts | Ep. 4 Thomas talks about his interest in martial arts and how it has benefited him. Guest James Walters discusses how he got involved with martial arts, how it benefits those with special needs, and the career opportunities found through martial arts. 

]]> Thomas talks about his interest in martial arts and how it has benefited him. Guest James Walters discusses how he got involved with martial arts, how it benefits those with special needs, and the career opportunities found through martial arts. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238244 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 829 1 4 full false Careers in Theatre Production | Ep. 3 Matt talks about his interest in theatre and working behind the scenes. Interview with Bea Barnett about how she got started and the types of opportunities in the theater industry. 

]]> Matt talks about his interest in theatre and working behind the scenes. Interview with Bea Barnett about how she got started and the types of opportunities in the theater industry. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238237 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1274 1 3 full false Autism Awareness: Living and Working with Autism | Ep. 2 Garrett discusses what having autism feels like to him, how it affected him as a child and as an adult, and how it hindered him in finding a career. Guest Diane Strand, Executive Board Member of Workforce Development talks about the benefits of hiring those with autism and how businesses can make accommodations to hire people like Garrett. 

]]> Garrett discusses what having autism feels like to him, how it affected him as a child and as an adult, and how it hindered him in finding a career. Guest Diane Strand, Executive Board Member of Workforce Development talks about the benefits of hiring those with autism and how businesses can make accommodations to hire people like Garrett. 

]]> JDS Creative Academy Buzzsprout-11238228 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 628 1 2 full false Work Opportunities in Radio | Ep. 1 Tyler Perone talks about his interest in voice work on the radio.  Guest Mia Digenan discusses her experience breaking into radio and gives advice to those who want to get jobs on-air in radio.

]]> Tyler Perone talks about his interest in voice work on the radio.  Guest Mia Digenan discusses her experience breaking into radio and gives advice to those who want to get jobs on-air in radio.

]]> Buzzsprout-11237768 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0700 831 1 1 full false