EP#47 - STEMSPIRATION THROUGH DIGITAL ART: GREEN TECH PERSPECTIVES with Lena Payton Webb

In this episode, I sit down with Lena Payton Webb, the owner of Blu Impressions Publishing, a talented digital artist, publisher, speaker, and coach. Today, we're diving into the topic of "STEMspiration through Digital Art: Green Tech Perspectives."Here Are Some of the Questions I Ask Lena Payton Webb:How did you get started in what you are doing today, and what inspired you to pursue digital art and publishing?Who do you help in your business now, and how do you use digital art to create additional streams of income for your clients?How does digital art intersect with STEM fields like technology and environmental awareness, particularly in promoting sustainability?Can you explain how digital art is used in virtual reality and other tech-driven fields?As a coach and speaker, how do you encourage young artists to integrate STEM concepts into their digital creations, especially with a focus on environmental advocacy?Can you provide an example of how digital art and technology can inspire interest in STEM, particularly among younger audiences?What advice would you give to budding digital artists about incorporating STEM principles into their work while maintaining an eco-conscious mindset?What challenges have you or others faced in the digital art space, and how can they be overcome?What is one thing people can start on right away if they're interested in pursuing digital art with a STEM focus?Are there any tools or resources you provide that can help individuals get started in digital art and publishing?Here Are Some Key Points Discussed in This Episode About "STEMspiration through Digital Art: Green Tech Perspectives":A Journey into Digital Art: Lena Payton Webb shares her inspiring journey from discovering her passion for graphic arts in high school to becoming a successful digital artist and publisher. Her work now focuses on helping authors, coaches, and consultants create additional streams of income through custom coloring books, workbooks, and journals.Digital Art Meets STEM: Lena explains the intersection of digital art and STEM, highlighting how technology, such as 3D modeling and virtual reality, utilizes digital art in innovative ways. She also discusses the role of digital art in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.Encouraging Young Artists: Lena emphasizes the importance of encouraging young artists to explore digital art and STEM, particularly through workshops, social media, and hands-on experience with digital tools. She provides practical examples of how About the Host: Tiffani TeacheyTiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, TEDx international speaker, and international best-selling author of the children’s book “What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z,” the STEM Crew Kids Adventures series, and three empowerment books. She is the host of the Read It Right Radio Show on WDRBmedia. Tiffani owns Thrive Edge Publishing and is the owner/publishing consultant of Inspired Authors Publishing. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She is a Leadership Studies Ph.D. student at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.As an engineer with over 19 years of experience, Tiffani is passionate about inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor. For more about Tiffani, visit her website at www.TiffaniTeachey.com. Check out the free STEM gift—the 10 STEM Scholarships & Organizations e-book—at www.stemistheway.com.