The Universal He-ART
Creativity, community, courage: stories that inspire and heal.
The Universal He-ART
Creativity, community, courage: stories that inspire and heal.
About The Universal He-ART
Creativity, community, courage: stories that inspire and heal.
The Universal He-ART podcast explores the intersection of creativity, community, and lived experience. Hosted by storyteller, artist, and speaker Karrie (Emms) O’Connor, the show features in-depth conversations with individuals who are reshaping their communities, navigating mental health, using the arts to heal, or simply living with extraordinary courage.
Why Join The Universal He-ART as a Guest
Creative Audience Reach
You connect with listeners who care about creativity, mental health, and grief counseling, including people drawn to artist and changemaker stories.
Deep Interview Format
You get space for in-depth conversation, so your lived experience, healing journey, and community impact can come through clearly.
Trust-Building Editorial Care
You join a show centered on vulnerability, insight, and inspiration, which helps your message land with nuance and credibility.
Story-Driven Visibility
You share an episode that highlights your voice, then give your audience a meaningful conversation they can easily pass along.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Art as Healing
You show how creative expression can help people process pain, build resilience, and move toward wellbeing.
Living With Grief
You explore grief with honesty, offering listeners language, compassion, and practical hope.
Community Change
You discuss how one person's voice can strengthen community, spark connection, and create lasting impact.
Mental Health and Meaning
You share how you navigate mental health with honesty, self-awareness, and practical tools.
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Your episode helps listeners feel seen, think more deeply about healing, and find courage in creativity, grief, or mental health challenges.
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The Ideal Guest
You are a strong fit if you are an artist, advocate, healer, speaker, or community builder with a story about creativity, grief, mental health, or courageous change.
Recent Episodes
The Universal He-ART Season 1, Episode 5 Jayson John Stewart
The Universal He-ART • Feb 5, 2026
The Universal He-ART Season 1, Episode 4 Andrew Stuetz
The Universal He-ART • Jan 22, 2026
The Universal He-ART Season 1, Episode 3, Merissa Mills
The Universal He-ART • Jan 11, 2026
Season 1, Episode 2: Artist GiIllian Hebert
The Universal He-ART • Dec 18, 2025
Season 1, Episode 1: Brittany McCrea
The Universal He-ART • Dec 4, 2025
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We're booking guests to discuss creativity, mental health, grief counseling. Remote recordings, Available Everyday. If you bring practical stories and clear takeaways, let's talk.
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