Join us for Rockaway Creates Connection Podcast, for the October theme: Magic with Enchantress Shane, one of our long time members and Secretary on the Executive Board for Rockaway Creates non-profit. October is a spooky, witchy time of the year when the veil is thin. Tune in live or listen to the replay as we get top magical insights from Enchantress Shane in this Magic Masterclass!

The theme for September is calm, we are joined by Victoria Barber and Pharm.NYC.Victoria Barber is the Outreach Specialist for the Peninsula Adult Learning Center, Queens Library.. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing and Painting from Northern Illinois University and an advanced degree as a Doctor of Naprapathy from the Chicago National College of Naprapathy. She had many years of experience weaving her entrepreneurial spirit holistically through diverse eclectic fields of study through painting, hands on bodywork, craniosacral therapy, teaching, photography and printmaking. In her spare time, she enjoys art making, reading, biking, birding and volunteering for the NYC Plover Project. I value opportunities to create in community.Pharm.NYC provides the highest quality organic plant based solutions designed to enhance overall wellness. Pharm.NYC’s unique secret formulas have built a reputation as “The Pain Eraser” and “The World’s Strongest Pain Salve.”Shannon and Paul have opened The Surf lot this summer and they offer vibes, and Phase is a chilled out coffee shop & surf boutique specializing in high quality coffee hand shaped surfboardsTheir brand HY Wellness brings elevated wellness experiences including yoga, ice baths, sound healing, massage, and cacao ceremonies.

Join us for a magical October livestream as Rockaway Creates sits down with the enchanting Randi of Salt and Sparkle! Randi, a Brooklyn native and animal advocate, has woven a unique story through her journey as a vegan children's book author and self-taught entrepreneur. With master's degrees in secondary education and school counseling, Randi's path has led her to an unexpected but beautifully creative destination.Residing in the picturesque Rockaway Beach, NYC, Randi shares her life with her husband Steve, their son Murray, and a charming family of six rescue cats. Randi's handmade gift shop, Salt and Sparkle, emerged from her passion for personalized jewelry and an unwavering commitment to creating cruelty-free, vegan pieces. She sources her materials from women-owned small businesses across the country, demonstrating her dedication to empowering fellow entrepreneurs.When she's not crafting exquisite jewelry, you'll find Randi and Murray frolicking on the beach, embracing the serenity of yoga, and embodying the spirit of a true badass. But what truly sets Randi apart is her desire to be a part of your unique life story. She meticulously designs and handcrafts every item in her shop, personally hand-stamps each piece, and even receives quality control inspections from her feline companions, making every purchase from Salt and Sparkle a truly magical experience. Tune in to this live interview as we delve into Randi's inspiring journey, her passion for animals, her commitment to cruelty-free creations, and her magical connection with each customer's story. Be a part of this mystical conversation with Rockaway Creates and Randi as they explore the theme of October: Magic!