Art, Connection, & Collaboration: Shannon Ratcliffe at WestEdge Design Fair
Rona Graf sits down with Shannon Ratcliffe to talk about transforming old surfboards into art and building a business rooted in creativity and connection. They share stories of collaboration, finding your happy, and how giving back fuels their work. The episode is full of inspiration, laughter, and insights on following your passion and making meaningful partnerships.
Episode Details
In this episode of Click with Rona, Rona Graf sits down with artist and event planner Shannon Ratcliffe at the WestEdge Design Fair for an inspiring conversation about creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Together, they share the story behind their joint venture repurposing old surfboards into stunning works of art, and discuss the power of community connections through Shannon’s company, Curated Connections. The episode touches on the importance of following your passions, giving back, and how transformative moments—when things “click”—can spark new beginnings. It’s an uplifting celebration of art, philanthropy, and meaningful partnerships.
0:00 – Click with Rona at the WestEdge Design Fair!
4:54 – Journey from Hospitality to Painting.
6:41 – Learning Through Growth and Networking.
11:42 – Navigating Collaboration and Design Choices.
15:22 – Visual Contrast Artist Collaboration.
18:39 – Finding Serenity in a Nursery Oasis.
22:20 – Repurposing Surfboards to Empower the Youth.
24:30 – Discovering What Truly Energizes You.
28:02 – Empowering Leader, Not a Boss.
30:55 – Creating Neighborhood Murals from Chalk.
34:03 – Fostering Connections Through Art and Networking.
35:42 – Grateful and Excited for Collaboration.
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