I Love Your Stories- Conversations with Artists and Creatives with Hava Gurevich
I Love Your Stories- Conversations with Artists and Creatives with Hava Gurevich
Podcast Description
I Love Your Stories is a soulful conversation series hosted by artist and creative guide Hava Gurevich, where art meets authenticity. Each episode invites you into an intimate dialogue with artists, makers, and visionaries who are courageously crafting lives rooted in creativity, purpose, and self-expression.
From painters and poets to healers and community builders, these are the stories behind the work—the moments of doubt, discovery, grief, joy, and transformation. Through honest, heart-centred conversations, Hava explores how creativity can be both a healing force and a path to personal truth.
If you’re an artist, a dreamer, or someone drawn to a more intuitive and intentional way of living, this podcast will remind you that your story matters—and that the act of creating is a sacred, revolutionary act.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes such as the healing power of creativity, the emotional journey of artists, and the intersection of art and personal truth. Episodes delve into topics like the discipline required in martial arts, the role of aging in creativity, and the tension between art and commerce, as seen in discussions with guests like Nick Suino and Dennis Mohr, who share their unique perspectives and experiences.
I Love Your Stories is a soulful conversation series hosted by artist and creative guide Hava Gurevich, where art meets authenticity. Each episode invites you into an intimate dialogue with artists, makers, and visionaries who are courageously crafting lives rooted in creativity, purpose, and self-expression.
From painters and poets to healers and community builders, these are the stories behind the work—the moments of doubt, discovery, grief, joy, and transformation. Through honest, heart-centred conversations, Hava explores how creativity can be both a healing force and a path to personal truth.
If you’re an artist, a dreamer, or someone drawn to a more intuitive and intentional way of living, this podcast will remind you that your story matters—and that the act of creating is a sacred, revolutionary act.
In this episode, host Hava Gurevich speaks with pianist and improviser Veena Kulkarni-Rankin.
A classically trained musician who discovered a love for improvisation and collaboration, Veena opens up about her journey, her genre-defying bands Cuento Musique and Aga Delim, and the healing power of music during her recent cancer treatment. Together, they explore the connection between music and visual art, improvisation as expression, and how creativity can
be a form of medicine.
Topics Covered:
Veena’s background in classical piano and improvisation
Description of her bands:
Aga Delim: Jazzy world music with Persian and jazz influences
Cuento Musique: Story-driven salon-style concerts
The magic of collaboration with musicians from diverse traditions
Comparing improvisational music to painting and other art forms
The emotional and spiritual nature of improvisation
How health challenges reframed her approach to performance and teaching
The role of art as healing and its place in public well-being
Defining success as an artist in different life stages
Musical Influences and Elements:
Persian santur played by Babak Solomani
Jazz structure and Indian classical parallels
Collaborative creation from minimal prompts
Visual inspirations like “Bukang Liwayway” (dawn)
Memorable Quotes (Direct from Transcript)
“I’m just a musician who loves creating on the spot.”
“Improvisation feels spiritual and religious… I trust the skill and training I’ve had but
also trust that something beautiful is going to happen.”
“We all have our music that heals us.”
“Allowing people have said that I’m a very expressive performer… That carries
through to my performing now, even if it’s not a classical piece.”
“Music isn’t just your chosen artistic expression — it’s your chosen form of
expression altogether.”
“Improvisational music is like painting… you start with a blank canvas, and what’s
there dictates what comes next.”
“This enforced hiatus for cancer treatment will probably change my teaching
methods more than anything”
”
“There’s room for all of us… this is our sound, this is what we’re really into”
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.