Anywhere Is Home

In this episode, Julia talks about her parents and how they are her home and helped her explore home within herself.

This week on Anywhere is Home we are talking to Haley Carpenter, someone I have been so lucky to see grow and truly blossom the past decade. We talk about comfort zones, people, decisions, LA & the Midwest. Haley is a JD Candidate at UCLA School of Law. She is a managing editor at The UCLA Women's Law Journal, an academic legal journal that uses the power of language to educate people and make women's voices heard. Her TikTok career has yet to launch (haha)! LINKS: Voices of Fire *** A Rm. 19 Production Hosted and mixed by Julia Relova Produced by Jamie Kreppein and Imani Davis Music by Zachary Relova Cover Art by Jasmine Martinez

This episode is by no means perfect or even great. I am tired and exhausted, but I felt like an episode on the topic of Asian American and Pacific Islander hate crimes is important. It hurts as an American, born and raised, I and many like me have to constantly prove we belong in America and that this is our home too. America is home, despite the hate, pain, and emotional turmoil I may experience or see, America is home. Links: Stop AAPI Hate 2020-2021 National Report NBC News Video CBS News Video

This week on Anywhere is Home we are talking to one of my best friends, Hanan Mohamed. We talk about loneliness, identity, and of course, food (just to name a few). Hanan is a dedicated young professional with experience working for nonprofit organizations, local government, and international NGOs. Her academic background is in International Relations, and she is interested in particular in the topics of migration and human/civil rights. LINKS: STOP AAPI HATE: https://stopaapihate.org/ Tina's in Gurnee Drip and Culture in Waukegan *** A Rm. 19 Production Hosted and mixed by Julia Relova Produced by Jamie Kreppein and Imani Davis Music by Zachary Relova Cover Art by Jasmine Martinez

This week on Anywhere is Home we are featuring film and theatre creative, Jordan Tragash. We talk about moms, food, books, childhood homes and so much more. Jordan is a Queer Chicago-based Artist and Filmmaker. Most recently he was the recipient of the Pentimenti Emerging Filmmaker Award for his upcoming short film By A Thread. His most recent project, Neighbors was featured on the wonderful Instagram page Chicago Made Shorts. Jordan loves to explore intersectional human stories through image and sound as he seeks to understand the absurdity of the human condition and the fallacy of the American experience. Links to: COMPANY IS COMING (Mom cleaning meme) Chicken Piccata Recipe (but not Jordan's) *** A Rm. 19 Production Hosted and mixed by Julia Relova Produced by Jamie Kreppein and Imani Davis Music by Zachary Relova Cover Art by Jasmine Martinez

This week on Anywhere is Home we have special guest, Katrina Tolentino. We'll be talking about COVID's impact on our ideas of home, the internal vs. external concept of home and coffee! Kat's vulnerability and openness to diving deep about her idea of home provides a great example of how the journey of home is ever changing and ever growing, just like we are. Kat is a fellow Filipina who loves facilitating connections and building community. She creates opportunities and experiences that foster connective tissue between diverse groups to build stronger ecosystems. Currently, she is the Executive Director of Naturally Austin, a nonprofit that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, brands, retailers, and industry experts to make Austin the best place to launch and scale a natural products company. Links to: Designing Your Life by Burnets and Evans: https://bookshop.org/books/designing-your-life-how-to-build-a-well-lived-joyful-life/9781101875322 Soul Coaching Cards: https://www.hayhouse.com/soul-coaching-reg-oracle-cards *** A Rm. 19 Production Hosted and mixed by Julia Relova Produced by Jamie Kreppein and Imani Davis Music by Zachary Relova Cover Art by Jasmine Martinez

It's about time you heard a little bit more about me and my own idea of home. Tune is as I talk about Austin, TX and how I fell in love. But, more importantly, listen to learn how Austinites continue to amaze me with their resilience and generosity. *************** Some places you can consider giving to or volunteering with are: Meals on Wheels, Feeding Texas, The Black Leadership Collective, SAFE Alliance, West Street Recovery, Home Center *************** Additional audio clips from Washington Post, KVUE, Fox Austin, and Austin Oaks Church. https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2021/02/16/winter-storm-live-updates/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/20/winter-storms-texas-weather-updates/ https://www.kvue.com/article/entertainment/expert-sxsw-cancellation-will-have-economic-impact/269-4abe3ea8-2f96-4a44-adb8-232156b872c3 https://www.kvue.com/article/news/local/good-samaritan-helping-hundreds-of-drivers-stranded-in-austin-winter-storm/269-60bebacb-a23a-430e-81c1-726a9dcd10f7

This week on Anywhere is Home we have special guest, Danielle Medina. We'll be talking about human connection, loneliness, God, making art and so much more! Being in the middle of a pandemic, human connection and isolation is no longer an unheard of topic. Listen to how my favorite introvert has been inspired to get social. Danielle Medina, is a current missionary for St. Paul's Outreach in Aitchison, KS. She owns her own online store YOURS Art. Check out her awesome gouache and watercolor paintings and printed works at her website: www.yoursart.com or follow her on Instagram, @yours___art ! If you've got a moment, I'd peep her beautiful artist statement while you're at it! *** A Rm. 19 Production Hosted and mixed by Julia Relova Produced by Jamie Kreppein and Imani Davis Music by Zachary Relova

This is our first episode of Anywhere is Home with special guest, Elizabeth Ramirez. We'll be talking about food, culture, values and the effects of gentrification. Ever consider how hard it might be to find tacos in Belgium? Elizabeth Ramirez thinks about finding good tacos wherever she goes, it's the food that makes her feel most at home. Elizabeth is an East LA native. In May 2020, she received her Masters of Science in College Counseling and Student Development from Azusa Pacific University. She enthusiastically aspires to be a positive force in the world, inspiring and motivating others to rise to their fullest potential, especially other first-generation, underrepresented students. You won't want to miss out on what she has to share with us. *** A Rm. 19 Production Hosted and mixed by Julia Relova Produced by Jamie Kreppein and Imani Davis Music by Zachary Relova

Get a sneak peak of what you'll hear on our first ever season of Anywhere is Home! Music by Zachary Relova

Where are you from? Where's home? Let's find out.