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Sounds from the Studio: Archive This! Ep. 5 – Cathy Raphael

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Kathryn Shriver

In this engaging episode of Sounds from the Studio, join host Sydney Leslie as she welcomes Cathy Raphael, a remarkable jeweler, writer, and social activist. Cathy offers a unique perspective shaped by her upbringing in a family deeply rooted in the arts.

As the daughter of Contemporary Craft founder Elizabeth “Betty” Raphael, Cathy shares her journey from a metalsmithing student at Syracuse University to her involvement in founding the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwest Pennsylvania.

Listeners will be inspired by Cathy’s candid insights on finding one’s creative voice and the importance of community and connection. Discover her passion for crafting meaningful art and her belief in the transformative power of creativity to foster a more empathetic and humane world.

Listen now on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and please subscribe, rate, and review!

And don’t forget to check out the Sounds from the Studio playlist, where each artist shares the three songs that best describe their work. Listen now on Spotify!

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