Multidisciplinary artist Rachel Gloria Adams joins Kaylan for a conversation about how a creative practice evolves — often in unexpected, winding ways. Rachel shares how her increasingly geometric paintings organically led her into quilting, and how a long-held idea to incorporate family photographs and Black portraiture into her work finally became a full commitment — plus the fear of tokenism she had to work through, and how finding the right curator of color gave her the safety and visibility to share that work.

They dig into the real texture of building new artistic skills without burnout, staying patient for the right moment to share work publicly, and trusting that opportunities arrive in their own time. Rachel also opens up about normalizing the tools that actually work for a busy artist-parent's life — including making no apologies for creating art on her iPad.

As co-runner of a mural business with her husband, Rachel offers a candid look at how collaborative mural work influences her solo studio practice, and how the two of them protect space for both of their individual voices and styles in shared projects. She also reflects on what pulls her toward different mediums at different times — including the simple, relatable pull to stay cozy, stay home, and make art from bed.