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Sparkle On With Devi Jags

Sparkle On With Devi Jags

By: Devi Jags
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Summary

Sparkle On With Devi Jags is a podcast and movement to help listeners reclaim their happiness, passion, and self-worth through the power of creativity.

Devi believes everyone has a "Sparkle," a fiery light inside us that can overcome darkness through artistry and our inner child. Elevating leading artists, creatives, and storytellers, this movement inspires listeners to reclaim what makes them shine and always Sparkle On.

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Episodes
  • Brian Menke — Painting His Way To Healing

    Brian Menke — Painting His Way To Healing
    May 13 2026
    Brian Menke joins Sparkle On to share his journey from depression to healing through painting and music. A college friend of Devi's from Xavier University, Brian, opens up about the dark years when he lacked emotional outlets, turning to partying and self-destructive patterns. Years later, Brian discusses how creativity became his lifeline, teaching us that art is “expression, not perfection.” He shares the interplay between his painting and songwriting, how Austin's collaborative creative community gave him permission to fully embrace his authentic self, and proves that our deepest wounds can become our most beautiful work. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:00:54 College Depression and Early Struggles 00:04:00 The Creative Superpower and Self-Destruction 00:06:28 The Paintbrush Moment 00:08:34 Music and Painting as Different Expressions 00:11:10 Moving to Austin and Finding Permission 00:12:51 Toxic Masculinity and Embracing Feminine Energy 00:20:22 Expression Not Perfection: Teaching Art 00:18:17 The Blank Canvas and Trusting the Process 00:32:49 Vulnerability, Snapshots, and Helping One Person 00:36:36 What's Next and Touch the Art Show
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    40 mins
  • Amy Scott — Counting Crows, Lainey Wilson, and Breaking The Rules In Filmmaking

    Amy Scott — Counting Crows, Lainey Wilson, and Breaking The Rules In Filmmaking
    May 6 2026
    Award-winning filmmaker Amy Scott joins Sparkle On to discuss breaking the rules in documentary storytelling, the art of the interview, and what it takes to capture the authentic humanity of music icons. Known for her work on documentaries featuring Counting Crows (HBO’s Have You Seen Me Lately?), Sheryl Crow (SHOWTIME’s Sheryl), and Lainey Wilson (Netflix’s Keepin’ Country Cool), Amy reveals the intricate process of crafting character-driven stories from hundreds of hours of footage, building three-act structures on whiteboards with her team, and knowing when to bend traditional narrative rules to serve the story. From her journey from editor to director, Amy tells us the delicate balance between the artist and the celebrity persona, and why, as a modern filmmaker, she refuses to double down on themes just to serve the algorithm. Amy reminds us that understanding each other through story is the ultimate creative mission, and artists who change an era are those who defy the rules. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:00:54 Falling in Love with Documentary Filmmaking 00:03:24 The Editor's Journey to Director 00:06:17 Breaking the Three-Act Structure 00:08:41 The Attention Span Problem and Streaming Templates 00:12:37 Rule Breakers Deserve Rule-Breaking Films 00:14:26 The Divisive Band and the Sellout Era 00:16:51 The Art of the Interview 00:20:01 Building Trust and Protecting Mental Health 00:22:37 The Development Game and Pitching Artists 00:24:18 Keeping Up with Lainey Wilson 00:25:41 The Artist Versus The Celebrity 00:27:28 Celebrity Worship and The Golden Rule 00:30:15 Melissa Etheridge and The Women's Prison 00:32:02 Understanding Each Other Through Stories 00:34:01 Finding Grounding Through Motherhood 00:37:07 Becoming a Director While Becoming a Mom 00:39:24 The Wild Ride of the Film Industry 00:40:23 When Do You Feel Most Lit Up? 00:43:42 Trusting Your Intuition as a Woman Filmmaker
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    45 mins
  • Jenny Tinghui Zhang — Falling Into Superfan Obsession

    Jenny Tinghui Zhang — Falling Into Superfan Obsession
    Apr 29 2026
    Author Jenny Tinghui Zhang joins Sparkle On to talk about fandom, following obsessions, and the small, stubborn joys that pull us back to art. Jenny discusses her latest novel, Superfan — a coming‑of‑age story about a lonely freshman who finds belonging in a K‑pop–style fandom. We explore how obsessions, artist cities (hello, Austin, TX), and the bravery to consistently show up fuel creativity. Expect thoughtful riffs on community, limerence, male figure skating, and practical wisdom for turning yearning into art without losing the love that started it. Read Superfan: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250369666/superfan/ Read Four Treasures In The Sky: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250811783/fourtreasuresofthesky/ Follow Jenny: https://www.instagram.com/sunspotletters Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:01:23 Falling Down the BTS Rabbit Hole 00:03:48 The Psychology of Obsession and Limerence 00:05:22 Middle School Obsessions and Lord of the Rings 00:07:54 Understanding Young Women and Fandom 00:13:46 The Power and Dark Side of Fandom 00:19:22 Post-Debut Depression and Losing Love for Writing 00:23:27 Finding the Way Back Through Figure Skating 00:28:02 The Magic of Old Notebooks and Past Selves 00:33:14 Austin's Creative Community and What's Next 00:39:43 Re-Romanticizing the Writing Process
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    56 mins
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