Stories of Change & Creativity

Stories of Change & Creativity is a podcast about the experiences that shape us and the lessons we learn along the way.

I'm Judy Oskam, and I love hearing people's stories. In each episode, I talk with students, educators, entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and everyday people about the experiences that changed their direction, shaped their perspective, and influenced who they became.

Together, we explore life's turning points, challenges, and lessons learned. Along the way, we uncover insights about personal growth, lifelong learning, and finding your path forward.

Because the experiences that shape us often become the stories we share.

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Podcasting since 2019 • 114 episodes

Stories of Change & Creativity

Latest Episodes

Graduation Reflections: Stories About Student Success and Life After College

Graduation season always makes me reflective. In this first short solo episode from my new Making Life Work series, I share some thoughts from commencement weekend at Texas State University. The stories unfolding behind every gra...

May 23, 2026 • Episode 114 • 8:52

I Never Thought I’d Be a Mother: Adoption, Motherhood & Lessons from My Daughters

In this Mother’s Day episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, Judy Oskam talks with her daughters, Danielle and Jessica, about adoption, family, and experiences that shape identity and creativity.Judy reflects on the decisio...

May 09, 2026 • Episode 113 • 39:33

Innovation in Texas: Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development & Economic Growth with Justin McKenzie

How innovation is transforming Texas—and where the biggest opportunities are emerging.In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, I had the chance to talk with entrepreneur Justin McKenzie, host of

April 11, 2026 • Episode 112 • 24:20

Artificial Intelligence and Problem Solving: Real-World Innovation with Dr. Aniruddha Bora

What does it really mean to solve a problem in the age of AI?In this episode of Stories of Change and Creativity, I sat down with Dr. Aniruddha Bora, assistant professor of computer science at Texas State University, to e...

April 03, 2026 • Episode 111 • 30:05

Experiential Learning in Journalism: Real-World Reporting & Mentorship with Dino Chiecchi

How does experiential learning prepare college students for real-world careers? At Texas State, journalism students don’t just study reporting — they do it. They cover major news events and interview real people. Students repo...

March 01, 2026 • Episode 110 • 27:28