Talks and Interviews
Tapping In with Marisa Grieco
In this episode, Marisa dives into Kayla’s magical journey of creating Rosie and Raven, an interactive fairy tale that helps kids—and let’s be honest, adults too—build emotional awareness and mindfulness in the most enchanting way. It’s an engaging, honest, and inspiring conversation about how our creative process can be magical and healing, no matter where we are in life.
Creating with Purpose: Art as Healing and Transformation
Art is more than self-expression — it can be a pathway to healing, authenticity, and impact. In this episode of the Artful Impact Podcast, Ekaterina Sky (@ekaterina.sky.art) sits down with Kayla (@kaylafineart) to explore the ways creativity becomes a mirror for personal growth and a tool for collective transformation. Together, they discuss:
The power of authenticity and vulnerability in the creative process.
How art can inspire healing for both the artist and the community
Why creating with intention matters more than perfection
Kayla’s journey as an artist and how she’s using her work to spark change
This is an inspiring conversation for artists, creatives, and changemakers who believe art can shape a better world.
Storytelling Through New Media (Augmented Reality)
At District 216 in Santa Barbara, Kayla shared how her transformative experience with plant medicine led her to explore new dimensions of creativity, ultimately resulting in the creation of her groundbreaking children's book, Rosie & Raven. She began by showcasing some of her original paintings, which are activated by Augmented Reality software on a device. As the audience watched, these paintings came to life with amazing, intricate, and psychedelic animations, revealing hidden stories and meanings within each piece.
The presentation delved deeper as Kayla talked about how her book was written, and this personal narrative added a profound layer to her work, demonstrating how art and personal growth can intertwine in unexpected ways. She then showcased her book, page by page, with each one triggered by augmented reality animations. The audience was mesmerized by the seamless blend of traditional storytelling and cutting-edge technology, making the book an immersive and interactive experience.
Creative Fridays @ The Kinn
Kayla provided a first look at Rosie & Raven to an audience at the Kinn, a membership network, accelerator and collaborative workspace for conscious entrepreneurs, based in Venice, CA. This impromptu talk detailed her creative process and gave viewers an inside look at her process and inspiration.
Women’s Power Networking
Kayla introduced her new augmented reality children’s book, Rosie & Raven to a women’s networking group in LA. Kayla had an amazing time sharing her personal journey of self-discovery as she took her listeners on a journey though the creation of this magical book. Laughs, tears and snacks were shared by all.
Quick Drop ins
The Birth of Rosie & Raven
The Power and Purpose of Art
Creating my Own Teacher