Hi Felicia! Podcast

Guest Lisa Sears' is the embodiment of our podcast themes; connection, community, conversation and art. She's also a hoot.    Artist and curator of the recent Lines Connecting Lines exhibit, Lisa has so much to share. Discover behind the scenes insight into how this collaboration came together. Learn about Lisa's passion for curating inspiration, her artistic process and what inspires her to create.    Inspire, create, do. We are all artists. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Including yourself. Lisa L. Sears is a fine artist creating paintings and drawings in water-based media on paper and canvas. She earned her BFA in studio art at the School of Visual Arts, University of North Texas, with additional painting and photography study at University of Texas and mixed media painting at Art New England through MassArt. Her work has been described as symbolic, mythic, emotional, colorful, dream-like and nightmarish, which mixed all together might equal the moniker “whimsical depression.”  Dedicated to making art available to the community, Sears has been involved in Malden public arts projects including several years with Windows Art Malden, the Switchbox Project, “Pictures at an Exhibition Reframed” (a free piano concert and art exhibit organized by Malden Creates), and a recipient of a Malden Cultural Council grant for “Lines Connecting Lines”— a collaboration between area poets and artists—which she created and curated. Additionally, she was involved in the workings of Malden Pops Up, and participated in its later restructuring as The Gallery Inc., serving as Exhibit Coordinator and Curator for six-months. She has also enjoyed exhibiting her work locally at Malden Public Library and UMA Gallery. Sears is once again involved with Malden arts through The Gallery@57 on Pleasant Street in Malden. Lisa Sears' Art on FB

What do you get when two redheads record a podcast?  The story of a rocker's journey from individual artist to record label founder. (If you were expecting a rude joke we suggest you gingerly walk away)  Justine Coveault shares how her epic experiences as a musician helped her finally discover a creative environment where she heard, “Yes,” instead of “No.” Her story is about the power of collaboration, women making their own way by “banding,” together and not waiting for permission to make art.  This episode is for the creators just dying to create. Don't wait, find community and create.  #create art #redonredrecords #thedayliliesband #redheadsunite   Guest Info:  Justine Covalt is the founder of “Red on Red Records,” an Indie Rock Record Label out of Boston. She plays in, “Justine and The Unclean,” and “Justine's Black Threads.”  ROR hosts podcast husband Adam Goodwin's band The Daylilies. The Daylilies' new album is set to release June 2022.    Justine Covalt's Label Red on Red Records: Red on Red Records The Daylilies (Podcast husband Adam Goodwin's Band):The Daylilies Town and City Festival:  Schedule — The Town and The City Festival

Sit back, relax and enjoy the luxurious sounds of professional voice actor, Bill Cline. While Bill has plenty of wisdom and inspiration to share, this episode may also be used to create soothing ambiance while meditating or soaking in a bubble bath. Unlike Felicia & Rachel's previous giggly discussion on AMSR.  (Episode 008 - Bang a Gong)   William and Felicia discuss pursuing your passion without concern for the outcome, embracing “the journey,” and how “dressing up” can give you a deeper appreciation for your comfy clothes.    Guest Info:  William Cline is a professional Voice Actor and CVO (Chief Voice Officer) at William Cline VO. He records radio and television commercials, narrations, explainer videos and learning/training programs for a global audience.    Authentic is what comes to mind when describing his sound.  His deep, smooth voice and sincere, confident conversational style are perfect for a wide array of voiceover applications.   Bill's Website: https://www.williamclinevo.com Bill's Instagram: @williamclinevo

Guests Ava Fields and Lisa McColgan come to discuss why you need horror in your life. Our conversation delves into the profound themes and social commentary found in this misunderstood genre. If you thought slasher films were just about gore, you're wrong. Enjoy our fascinating, hilarious and irreverent conversation about embracing the darkness to learn about our own resilience. #horrorforlife #mcc #umapodcasts #avafieldspoet #lisamccolganhasafoulmouth Ava Fields is a Ghost Writer, poet and founder of “The Horror Advocate,” project. She is currently working to develop an interactive tool designed to track political and social anxieties facing the local community, using horror as a data source. Ava's Website Website: https://msha.ke/nytowlwriting/  Ava's Twitter: @nytowlwriting Lisa McColgan is Felicia's friend/landlord. She is also a data nerd, Cabot Witch, musician, and host of @stayscarypodcast. Lisa's Twitter & Instagram: @lisamccolgan70

I chatted with author of "Abel Bodied - Murder at the Malden Bank" The First Murder During a Bank Robbery in American History. We discussed his book, writing, the history of Malden and of course....doggos.  Also a reading of Joy Harjo's Poem and the announcement of Malden Reads 2022 book selection. Purchase, “Abel Bodied, Murder At The Malden Bank," wherever books are sold. Guest Links: https://michaelcloherty.com Instagram:@michaelcloherty_novelist Follow Me: Instagram: @hifelicia_podcast Facebook: @hifeliciapodcast #murderinmalden #abelbodiedbook #michaelcloherty #hifeliciapodcast #maldenreads #joyharjoamericansunrise #poetryislife

This week my guest Nate Bae Kupel (adoptee, DEI advocate, political candidate and proud cat dad) and I break the rules to discuss *gasp* politics.  We tackle some big questions: Why is it so scary to talk about politics?  How do we overcome the fear of failure that comes with discussions of race and representation?  What gets in the way of addressing the needs of marginalized communities? How can we create bridges to one another in a time of fierce division?  Nate generously shares how to create trust through listening, language, and openness. Through which we can have better conversations and create better communities.    Show Notes- Guest's Plugs: https://natebaekupel.com Follow Me-  Instagram: @hifelicia_podcast Facebook: @hifeliciapodcast 

Julian Smith lives in Malden with his spouse, Ben, and two kids, an eight-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl. Julian grew up in southern New Hampshire and moved to Boston for college and law school. He loves to write, sing, cook, hike, listen to music, play video games, and be with his family and friends. Julian is an attorney practicing health and administrative law and spends any free time he can find writing stories with the dream of one day being a published author.  #tmwc #storytheorywriting #threecs #hifeliciapodcast #umaverse #podernfamily #lawyerswhowrite #judyjudyjudy

How lucky am I to get to talk to this interesting and funny lady! Theresa Okokon is a Wisconsinite living in New England, a writer, a storyteller, the co-host of Stories From The Stage, and a 2020 VONA alum. In addition to writing and performing her own stories, Theresa also teaches storytelling and writing workshops and classes, coaches other tellers, hosts story slams, and frequently emcees events for nonprofits. An alum of both the Memoir Incubator and Essay Incubator programs at GrubStreet, she is working on a memoir of essays about memory, family stories, and the death of her father. ​https://www.theresaokokon.com/ #BinBlack #fatgirlpride #bodyacceptance #fangirlingovertheresa #storiesfromthestage #hifeliciapodcast #threecs #umaverse @hifelicia_podcast @ryan_felicia @Felicia_M_Ryan1 

As an arts administrator and consultant, Jessica holds special interest in amplifying the power of arts and culture to catalyze positive social change, connect individuals across a wide array of lived experiences, and draw focus to the existing strengths of communities. Since January of 2016, she has offered consulting services via Orchestrate Inclusion (orchestrateinclusion.com), serving as an external partner to orchestras and other performing arts organizations as they create and implement strategies toward greater diversity, equity and inclusion within their organizations.  We met through a mediation class we took together. I appreciate her humor, openess and insights. #artsforall #threecs #musicspeakstoall

My friend Anna is CEO and Founder of Shades of Success, Inc. a learning and development organization she founded 18 years ago to help leaders and companies navigate change, uncertainty, and inequity. IG @annagiraldokerr  She started her business to leverage 15 years of professional experiences in corporate America where she worked in the financial services, health care, and technology industries. As a technology analyst, her insights have been featured on CNN, CNBC, and PBS, and in The New York Times, and BusinessWeek to name a few. As an executive coach and leadership strategist for the past 18 years, Anna partners with professionals who want to strengthen their competence as inclusive and equitable mentors and leaders. She helps clients navigate leadership and management challenges through the exploration and understanding of individual and organizational mindsets, biases, and assumptions. Anna is an impressive woman who teaches and leans in with kindness and clarity. I loved having her as a guest.  #whoarewe #learningthruconversation #annagiraldokerr  #inclusiveleadership #inclusionandequity #buildingcommunity #microaffirmations #microinequities #microagressions #unconsciousbias

Sharon Briner Santillo is a mother, grandmother, artist, educator, writer, traveler and community arts advocate.  www.sharonsantillo.com   We talk about ancestry, considering ourselves as artists, how to collect and perserve family stories, the Wind phone https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/wind-telephone, and our collaboration between TMWC and Malden Sketch group.    She truly believes we are all artists and writers, that creativity is inherent in what it is to be human. Ms. Santillo had dedicated her life to family stories, both sharing her own and encouraging others through her workshops, Family Stories through Art and Family Photos, Family Stories.   Your family tree is full of stories. Ask questions. Don't wait.   Some tips from StoryCorps about collecting family stories: Tips for great family conversations   #hifeliciapodcast #threecs #creatingcommunitythruconversation #weareallartists #ourcommonstories    

My friend, yogi and teacher Rachel agreed to explore the events of the day...including grappling with our white priviledge. Rachel has the honor of being my 1st repeat guest. I always appreciate her openess and willingness to explore issues and think deeply about subjects. #rachelmarielentoyogi #rememberbangagong #hifeliciapodcast #thethreecs www.rachelmariehealth.info/my-yoga-bio

Charles is solid. Good human and interesting to talk to about growing up in NOLA. Coach, Clinician, Trainer, Educator, Author and possibly a podcaster. We recorded this episode the day of George Floyd's funeral. http://www.charlesinniss.com  #uma #hifeliciapodcast

Got a chance to chat about poetry with poet Cassandra de Alba who is 1/3 of the Traveling Poetry Emporium. She hosts the Poetry Slam at the Cantab in Cambridge. She is a published poet. We talked about projects and inspiration. Traveling Poetry Emporium and my Cassandra's personal site; the poetry emporium is also on Instagram, and Cassandra has personal accounts on Twitter and Instagram. #poetryasmedicine check her out on https://www.cassandradealba.com/

I got to meet Keturah Allgood in Brevard, NC when I was visiting friends who lives in the area. She is a talented singer/songwriter who plays solo as well as with the Blown Glass Band. We talk about life and her musical journey as well as personal one to do what she is meant to do. She can be found on FB https://www.facebook.com/pg/Keturah-and-The-Blown-Glass-Band-349379799250316/photos/?ref=page_internal as well as CD Baby. #NCsongsmith #podernfamily #hifeliciapodcast #beautifulsoul

Erin Catherine Batog, writer, storyteller, editor-in-chief of Ailments - Chronicles of Illness Narratives is someone who is teaching and learning from her own MS diagnosis. She is so insightful and grounded having gone through "trial by fire" with her misdiagnosis. Now studying Narrative Medicine at Columbia University she is on a mission to change how medical providers and patients interact in a more holistic way. #narrativemedicine #msmisdiagnosis #storytelling #learning https://ailmentcoin.org/

Such a pleasure to have this thoughtful and resilient guest. Rilda Kissel is a storyteller, parent, spouse, caregiver and educator. She lives in Melrose. She was the audience favorite on Stories from the Stage. https://www.pbs.org/video/all-dressed-up-9barqf/ #MATV #SCATV #griefsucks #thelonggoodbye #alz

Dawn Kotzer is an amazing artist, philosopher, painter, inner wilderness guide and human. I admire her use of power tools. She is curious, playful and practical. She lives in the wilds of Saskatchewan where she marinates wonderful possibilities with practical magic. Stay tuned for what she does next. #redchairodyssey #curiousandcreative #timeforallowing #redchair@dawn @innerwildernessguidedawnkotzer

Good friend and Personal Coach, Maura Koutoujian, and I discuss how to have a conversation. Music generously allowed by The Daylilies www.dayliliesmusic.com. You can find Maura at www.coachingthroughconversation.com Tag:Conversation Tag:Civility Tag:Civil Discourse Tag:Coaching Tag:Coddiwompling Tag:Bathroom Books Tag:Feliciaryan.com Tag:coachingthroughconversation Tag:MauraKoutoujian Tag:Compassion Fatigue Tag:www.dayliliesmusic.com Tag:listening Tag:Truth Tag:Kindness Tag:Empathy Tag:the power of the pause Tag:girlsrawk Add tags to describe the genre and mood of your track

My conversation with Holistic Practitioner, Celebrant, Psychic Medium with Mary D'Alba. She is a Malden native. You can find her on http://www.marydalba.com/. She was kind enough to due a tarot reading for me in this episode. #purpleismycolor

Chris Hickey (procrassthenation.com) writer, father, facilitator of The Malden Writer's Collaborative and all around swell guy sit down and chat about storytelling and writing. 

My fascinating conversation with Tarek http://www.bostonsbestpsychic.com/ about psychic mediumship, science, afterlife, readings, living in Malden and family. 

Interview with friend, fellow coach, library director, and amazing singer Laura Klain. Laura is a singer and writer in The Daylillies. We chatted about being sick, mindfulness, libraries, and women in rock n roll.

Writer, Mom, and philosopher Vayola Vilma. We chat about her book and listen to hear her read from it. She does a great series on Instagram where she makes book recommendations. She writes for Medium. I can't wait to hear what she does next. Follow her on Instagram @writer_bae_vv or check her Medium writings medium.com/@vayola.vilma

Conversation with the amazingly talented Ose Scwab. Ose knows pretty much everyone who is related to the arts and culture scene in the Greater Malden area. They know her and love and respect her for her dedication, kindness, and passion for the arts. She is an explorer with a curious mind and thoughtful heart.

Director of MassMouth, Cheryl Hamilton sat down to talk about her personal connections to storytelling. We talked about how diversity makes us richer. ***We mention sexual assault without details. Please be aware if you are sensitive to this topic.*** https://www.massmouth.org/new-blog/2019/7/8/meet-rilda-kissel-2019-big-mouth-off-audience-choice-winnernbsp

Hi Felicia! is a podcast of delicious interviews. Dr Sandra Adams is a fascinating artist, writer, thinker and philosopher. Our conversation runs the range of the process of artwork, being a traveler, sense of home, new animism, sacred art, flying into the void, Malden being a homestead, there is no success or failure in art making process, and never being lost and always be found. (original artwork of the "Bee Queen" is by Sandy Adams.)

Conversation with literary photographer Sharona Jacobs http://www.sharonaphoto.com/ We talk about greyhounds, photography, kenpo karate, and life. She is a wise and generous person who weaves together psychology and an artistic mindset to create some gorgeous photographs and an interesting career.

Conversation with the charming Dan Pecci (danpecci.com). We talk theater, storytelling, organic business growth, evolution of career, our love of casinos, and lots of things to love about Malden. "What does it want to be?" is a great question we can ask of our different projects, relationships, or ourselves. Music in the beginning is Jacques Offenbach "Orpheus in the Underworld Overture." 

Interview with writer, teacher, and southern transplant Rebekah Brooks. We discuss memoir, family, and her daughter who has Cystic fibrosis (CF). She embodies resilience. The recording at the beginning and end is Lucille Clifton performing her poem "These Hips."

Heather Angell, Chaplain, writer and former Malden resident. We chat holiday survival tips, being failed Type A personalities, self care, and Malden Shoveler program. We read some poetry. The music at the beginning is a funky cover of "Auld Lang Syne" by Wooden Shjips.

Interview w/ yogi Rachel Lento. Rachel is a writer, yoga teacher, and all around fun guest. We laughed, we made fun of ourselves and we talked about how yoga can help you in real life. Oh, yes....we discuss the "gong" incident. You can find Rachel at www.rachelmariehealth.info she's on IG @raysofmarieyoga. There might be a photo of me in fish pose. Which I rock!

My neighbor, friend, awesome Landlady Lisa McColgan stops by to discuss all things poop, shy bowels, ruining some holiday classics, JP = China, how to be a good make-up applier/buyer, and all sorts of silliness. We had a real good time and I hope you enjoy listening to our bullsh*t. Check out Stay Scary https://stayscarypod.podbean.com/ 

My interview with local health and wellness coach and author Chris Vasiliadis. Chris is the owner of Priority Wellness and her 1st book "Ignition" came out in 2019. We discussed mindfulness, coaching, and the reason behind her new book. prioritywellness.com/ignitionbook/

My conversation with fellow writer, Jason M Rubin. He reads from his new book "King of Kings" part of anthology which ncludes a previously published work in  "Ancient Tales Newly Told".  Jason is a fellow Fleabag fan and when he did his author talk recently a friend altered his picture so he could rock is "sexy priest" outfit. Check out Jason on www.jasonmrubin.com/.  His book is available on Book Baby, Amazon and directly from the author. #hifeliciapodcast #MATV #sexypriest #SCATV #podernfamily #stayscarypodcast #freshhellpodcast #songofsolomon