Talk, Baby

Emily Shaw joins Talk, Baby for Episode 11 to talk about the role music has played in her life. From singing with her head out the car window to performing solo in front of a room full of friends and strangers. For a look into Emily's music check out her newest project on Instagram at @ronnibravo_music

On Episode 10, Brian Korff joins Gracen on Talk, Baby. They talk about quite a few different things including skateboarding, work, and how to build a supportive community in a new place. Brian has been making videos and skating since his early teens and has managed to turn that passion into a career, mixed in with his every-day community. Check him out some of his work at theberrics.com and on Instagram @kvrf

On Episode 9, Michael Rodriguez joins Gracen on Talk, Baby. Michael talks about a variety of different things: writing, publishing, adoption. Just a few things that have come together to help shape his identity. His self-published book of poetry mentioned is called "Posthumous Poems" and was done in collaboration with JM Santos Aguilera. The artwork was done by artist @tokipar on Instagram

On Episode 8, Gracen invites Matt Gabard to tell his story of life in "The City." San Francisco, that is. During Matt's time there, many changes occurred from the dot com boom to the tech industry sweeping in and bringing with it increased rent; yet, the mythology and beauty still remains. Do you agree? Have a listen, babies!

On Episode 7, Gracen invites Faith Hundley to Talk, Baby. Faith recounts her journey from flower admirer to small business owner and discusses the challenges and hopes that come with it. Be sure to check out the company Faith founded with her business partner, Molly Barnes at https://meusfloral.com/

On Episode 6, Gracen invites an old friend and fellow teacher, Max Stafford-Glenn to Talk, Baby. The two discuss their roles as teachers and how to adapt and encourage the changes taking place in education -- even in the midst of a global pandemic.

On Episode 5, Gracen invites Eddie Love to Talk, Baby. He tells us a bit about his lifestyle as an artist and how it has changed over the years. Eddie also shares how being an artist influences other areas of his life, songwriting vs. visual art, and what's different because of COVID-19. To see Eddie's work, check out www.saatchiart.com/louisedwardlovev and on Soundcloud at www.soundcloud.com/eddielove5 also on Instagram @EddieLove5

On Episode 4, Gracen invites her oldest friend, Ariel Jahner, to Talk, Baby. Ariel tells us about the different places she's lived and a bit about what it was like being an American abroad. She also shares how just like any move or change can be challenging, preparation and low expectations (lol) can still help make it happen (and enjoyable). Ariel also tells us what it was like having a baby in a country where she didn't speak the language!

On Episode 3, Gracen invites former coworker and friend, Jayne Kim, to Talk, Baby. They discuss life experiences as a NBPOC and how that has influenced their call to fight racism and end white supremacy in America. The song Gracen couldn't remember the name of is Mambo Sun by T. Rex.

On Episode 2, Gracen Armendariz invites her best friend, Laura Mullins, to Talk, Baby. They discuss Laura's meaning of spirituality and what that may look like for others. The oracle cards mentioned in this episode are from Alana Fairchild and are called "Sacred Rebels Oracle." Other books that Laura has found helpful on her spiritual journey are listed below "Inward" by Yung Pueblo "Taking the Leap" by Pema Chodron "Chakra Healing for Vibrant Energy" by Michelle S. Fondin "Bliss More" by Light Watkins "Daily Love: Growing into Grace" by Mastin Kipp To learn more about Laura's business offerings as a holistic health coach, check out @goldsoulhealing on Instagram

On the first episode of Talk, Baby: host Gracen Armendariz invites Kara Weber to discuss the topic of "self-image" and what that really even means