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The film ended and the room went silent. Then it roared. Over the next three years, hundreds of donors gave more than $300,000 to build one young woman a home of her own.That's what belief looks like when it shows up. Max Kringen and Annie Wood of Tellwell Story Co. have spent years studying how it gets built — and it isn't luck, and it isn't a bigger ask.
In this week's edition of the Flavors of Northwest podcast, we're at the beloved Piehouse Bakery in Bentonville, talking with owner Lisa Sohl and Manager/Pastry Chef Annie Wood, but before we hear from them?!?! FOOD NEWS! If you don't have plans yet for Friday, or even if you do, I've got something you need to get to. It's the Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives Watch Party at the Botanical at City Pump in Downtown Rogers!! Both Blu Fish House and Toot Beirut will be on Friday night's episode! I'll kick it off at 7 with Toot Beirut and Blu trivia. Then the episode starts at 8. The folks from Toot Beirut will be there with food, so if you haven't had it yet, prime time to try it. And hustle, because it'll run out! Again, Friday night at 7 at the Botanical at City Pump at 623 West Walnut in downtown Rogers. See you there! (*) We talk to Springdale's Carnitas Los Cuatro Hermanos about being in the NY Times Bienvenue is open to the public in Rogers! We'll hear from Owner/Executive Chef Will Mauk! Nosh Nola had a big opening weekend in downtown Springdale! We'll hear from Owner Hayne Begley! Herman's Ribhouse is working to re-open! Fayetteville's Hill City Popcorn is back open with a new owner and new plans! Fresh Monkee announces their soft opening dates in Fayetteville. It's SOON. The popular Dodo Coffee Trailer is closed this week. We'll tell you what they're saying. A new bakery opens in Highfill soon! We'll hear from the owner. Is your burger better than everyone else's? You might be able to make it to the World Championships in Indianapolis. We'll tell you where to sign up. Happy 30th anniversary to Bordinos! You can win Bordinos for a year this week! In this week's Flavors Flashback. Bienvenue Chef Will Mauk tells us his path into cooking. Piehouse Bakery Owner Lisa Sohl was raised on a Nebraska farm with a big family. She learned how to cook and bake out of necessity. While college took her to the corporate world, she always baked for others and became an office favorite. How did she end up in Northwest Arkansas, and how did she decide that it was time to finally start a bakery? Also, her most important early hire almost spooked her. She'll talk about that. Finally, they earned a golden ticket to the World Food Championships for winning a state championship pie competition on the other side of the state. We hear all about it from Lisa and Annie Wood, next here on the flavors of Northwest Arkansas podcast!
I remember watching Bzzz! on tv and I was probably was probably way too young to be watching it, but it was also a fun show. I miss the dating shows of the 90s and early 00s, Singled Out and Blind Date to name a few. I wonder how these shows would do now, especially when the dating shows now are all about the drama and gaining popularity to become an influencer and not really about finding love. Annie was so much fun to talk to. I took a chance and emailed her manager about her coming on and very shortly after that email, I received an email from Annie and we set up a time. Be sure to go to https://www.anniewood.com/ and check out her artwork, poetry, and more. Love Potion No. 9 (www.thetastingalliance.com):Ingredients 1/2 cup of ice1/2 cup of strawberries, either fresh or frozen1 scoop of vanilla ice cream1 ounce of vodka (plain, strawberry, or vanilla flavored)1/2 ounce of white crème de cacao liqueurA strawberry for decorationDirectionsPlace ice, strawberries, vanilla ice cream, vodka, and white crème de cacao into a blender.Blend the mixture until it achieves a smooth consistency.Transfer the blend into a pre-chilled margarita glass.Adorn the drink with a strawberry as a garnish. Serve immediately and savor.Bzzz! Drinking Game:Drink when…you hear a cheesy pickup line.one of the four gets removed.someone is rejected.someone rings the bell.a couple matched on simpatico.Bonus…Pick one of the four, drink when your contestant gets rejected, take a shot if they are chosen.As always, drink responsibly and with others. Follow or subscribe wherever you listen to the podcast. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @Line_Drunk.
A Los Angeles-based artist, writer, poet and actor whose art is full of vibrant texture and layers, exploring the depth and beauty of imperfection. As the third female solo dating game show host in television history, she brought her signature wit and charm to the nationally syndicated dating game show, BZZZ!, which reran on BUZZR TV in 2020. Annie is the author of three books: Just a Girl in the Whirl, Dandy Day, and A Quantum Love Adventure. Whether crafting paintings with loose figures and impressionist flowers, penning and performing evocative poetry, or breathing life into characters, Annie inspires others to explore freely, feel deeply, and create unapologetically.
In today's episode, we're making our way to Fargo, North Dakota to talk to Annie Wood.I first met Annie through Startup Champions Network and was fortunate enough to visit her community during our Fall Summit in 2018.Shortly thereafter, Annie left the host organization and started a new chapter of her life.Today, she shares what was going on behind the scenes at the time, how she regrouped after leaving the profession as an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder, and what this next chapter looks like.We talked about the grief of letting go of what could have been, and how to find your way back to yourself when you're letting go of a part of your professional identity.Annie Wood thinks of herself as a combination of life experiences - she's a learning facilitator, an experiential educator, and a community builder. Her day-to-day work in student life on a college campus is really the perfect mash-up to use the skills she's developed. In her role, she helps folks explore who they are and where they want to go - through formal programs, mentorship, and encouraging them to follow their curiosities.Annie is a believer in lifelong learning and aims to live with a growth mindset. She is passionate about providing opportunities for folks at any stage of life to explore who they are and how to live a life that matches their values. She believes that each day, we make choices about how we'll contribute to our communities - and that is a reflection of our values. So Annie chooses to have a positive outlook and to validate people for who they are. Outside of her daily work and facilitating trainings, Annie especially loves creating or attending community events with a hint of whimsy and being part of groups that are just a little bit quirky, because the people with the wildest ideas are usually the most fun to be around. Listen to the full episode to hear: How Annie used counseling to help her come to terms with needing to quit and how to let go and process grief Why she took a month for Annie-tober, and why she still does it to this day Why Annie believes in having a personal manifesto of her values How Annie used her network to remind her of what kind of work brings her joy as she looked for the next thing How Annie's current role allows her to empower students to create community Learn more about Annie Wood: Instagram: @annie_likethemusical Connect with Annie on LinkedIn Learn More About Anika Horn: Website: www.socialventurers.com Instagram: SocialVenturers Newsletter: Sign up for Impact Curator Resources: The Inventurers: Excursions in Life and Career Renewal, Janet Hagberg, Richard J. Leider The Feeling Wheel The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters, Priya Parker
Are you feeling stuck in life? Do you crave momentum and motivation to turn your passions into reality? Are you confused with what you truly want in life? These are all questions many of us struggle with, and on this episode we discuss how to ignite your curiosity and tap into your inner life-long learner. Key takeaways on this episode: Be curious and open your mind to new ideas and possibilities Learn how to ask questions to discover new persectives How to have fun in all you do Invite more play into your life Find motivation to take on a new life path Explore new traits, abilities and interests Annie Wood is a TEDx Speaker, a lifelong learner who embraces her inner weirdo. she's a dear friend of mine (and trusted pal who's always willing to tear it up on the dance floor!) She was one of the first people to welcome me with open arms when I moved to Fargo community. She believes following curiosity and exploring interests allows you to draw connections and create unique experiences. She's motivating and encourages you to tap into your inner weirdo - which she shares more about in her TEDx talk. In this episode, learn how to let your self be curious, embrace your inner weirdness and use explore who you are and what you truly want in life.
Annie Wood is a Hollywood native, neurodiverse, Israeli-American actor (Good Luck Chuck, My Sister's Keeper, Becker) an internationally exhibited mixed media artist, an author, screenwriter, and playwright. Annie was the host and co-producer of the nationally syndicated dating game show, BZZZ! making her the 3rd female solo dating game show host in the history of television. The Hollywood Reporter compared Annie's comedic chops to the legendary actresses, Jean Harlow and Mae West declaring that a new comic blonde is on the scene! Annie Wood is a find! Annie was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher and confesses to being a “creative compulsive.” Annie can juggle kiwis for about 3 seconds. (The fruit, not people from New Zealand.) Now you know everything. Almost...Annie's father was diagnosed with dementia but only after researching his horrible reaction to the antipsychotics that his doctors put him on did she do a deep dive to discover that he most likely had Lewy body dementia, the kind without Parkinson's. His main symptom is he has auditory hallucinations. And in particular, one that recurred on a very consistent basis. After a stressful few months with ER visits and lots of wild times, Annie placed her father into assisted living (he was previously living in a senior living place with his own apartment without additional help) and is able to see him almost everyday. During the really chaotic time when her father thought the voice was going to kill her, Annie turned to her talents to cope - writing, painting, as well as other expressions of art, which resulted in 44 powerful pages of art and poems that she shares HERE.Annie is currently writing a play called "Nudnik", the nickname she gave the main voice her father hears, that is scheduled to be read at the Dramatist Guild upon its completion. She is thinking about a documentary short incorporating her poetry. Connect with Annie:TWITTERINSTAGRAMPINTERESTGet her book, "Just a Girl in The Whirl", HERE on AmazonSUPPORT OUR NEW AFFILIATES!MEUNDIES - use the promo code LOVEALZ for 15% off your first purchaseYOUTHFORIA - use the promo code LOVE for 10% off your first purchase Support the show
Actress, Host, Artist, Writer and all around bundle of incredible energy, Annie Wood joins the podcast! linktr.ee/anniewood
Did you enjoy Valentine's Day? Well if you didn't, we got the perfect medicine with these two love-themed episodes of It Was a Thing on TV. First, Vanna White was everywhere in the late 80s--Wheel of Fortune twice a day, touring the country by train, a best-selling writer, and scantily clad in an adult magazine. NBC tried to capitalize on her success with a made-for-TV movie starring Vanna called Goddess of Love, which was downright bad. Then, the love theme continues with a fun little game that didn't have the run it deserved, the late-90s Annie Wood speed dating game Bzzz! Remember to follow us on our social media feeds over @ItWasAThingOnTV and if you have any feedback regarding the show e-mail us at itwasathingontv@gmail.com
The Valentine's Day week tribute continues with a fun little game that didn't have the run it deserved, the late-90s Annie Wood speed dating game Bzzz!
It’s been said that cultural life in Hampton Roads began with the arrival of two women: Irene Leache and Annie Wood. Note: The pandemic has had a disastrous effect on our local arts community. This month, in honor of our many local artists and performers on pause, Arts Undercurrent will take a look back at memorable moments in Hampton Roads arts history. These four special episodes were written by and produced in collaboration with Norfolk Tour Company.
Annie Wood - game show host / actress * Host / co-producer of BZZZ! Dating game show * Good Luck Chuck * Becker * NYPD Blue * ER * Artist
We did something a little different on this episode we added a behind the scenes bonus at the end. Annie jumps out of character and we talk about our feelings on Anne Frank and making this episode. So, stay tuned to hear the behind the scenes. Who is Annie Wood: Annie is a double Aquarius and a creative compulsive, easily inspired Hollywood native. An author, artist, actress & former dating game show host. Annie enjoys watching live car pursuits and the word "nincompoop." Learn about her current art project about trailblazing women, "Pardon Me While I Blaze Some Trails" at anniewood.com Annie Instagram Annie Twitter Annie Facebook https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/pardon-me-while-i-blaze-some-trails Favorite Career Highlight: I was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno back when I was the host of the nationally syndicated show, BZZZ! That was pretty cool. What Annie learn from Anne Frank: If Anne could experience the kind of hate and turmoil in the world during her short life and still believe that people are "good at heart," then so can us all. Who is Anne Frank: A young Jewish girl named Anne Frank (1929-1945), her parents and older sister moved to the Netherlands from Germany after Adolf Hilter and the Nazis came to power there in 1933 and made life increasingly difficult for Jews. In 1942, Frank and her family went into hiding in a secret apartment behind her father’s business in German-occupied Amsterdam. The Franks were discovered in 1944 and sent to concentration camps; only Anne’s father survived. Anne Frank’s diary of her family’s time in hiding, first published in 1947, has been translated into almost 70 languages and is one of the most widely read accounts of the Holocaust. How to show love to Project Woo Woo: Click here to buy Lisa a cup of joe. This episode was also supported by Amazon. Click on this link --> Amazon any time you need to make an Amazon purchase. A small percentage of your purchase will support the show (no extra cost to you). I receive an affiliate commission from some of the links above. Go get your free be happier than all your friends morning routine over here --> Project Woo Woo Listen to Lisa's other podcasts at Love Bites & Honestly Lisa
This week on Not A Victim Annie Wood shares her incredible story of pain, abuse & near death experiences and how her personal tragedies have been able to inspire hope.
I have admired Annie Wood for the better part of a decade. She exemplifies the commitment to rising after a setback, and to continually moving forward. She’s as dedicated to the process of living an authentic life as anyone I’ve ever met -- and then some. You may know her from memorable appearances in movies like Good Luck Chuck with Dane Cook, and My Sister’s Keeper with Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin. But when I think of Annie, I think so much more. She’s as prolific a creative person as they get. She goes -- not stop. Her output is tremendous and admirable and head-scratching. If she were a cyclist I’m sure she’d be tested for doping – really; she’s just that good. She knows that the notion of “arriving” is a myth… that just being here is the gift. There is no “arrival”. And unless we’re celebrating all the small moments along the way over the chronology of our lives, we are missing the point entirely. In addition to being born in Hollywood and enjoying a 30+ year career here, she’s not only an actor, but she’s a writer and a producer as well. Her YouTube series Karma’s a Bitch has approximately 2,000,000 views and was awarded Best of the Web on Virgin Airlines. She’s also an artist – you can check out her super great work on her Etsy shop (I bought one of her gorgeous tiles, and you can too) via the link at MJDionne.com, under the podcaster tab. She’s the creator of the DoGoodStuff.org, which gently reminds us to be kind. On top of all this, she’s what she calls a Mindfulness Enthusiast. In the chaos and uncertainty of the journey – and hey, we’re all on one – she knows the value of stopping to breathe. Despite living the entirety of her life in a city known for being at times unforgiving and cut throat, this is a woman who does yoga every day – not “almost” every day, but actually every day. When her mom, Abby, a woman who fled an abusive relationship in Israel with Annie’s two older brothers, was dying, Annie set up her yoga mat beside her deathbed – in an effort to stay grounded during the hardest days of her own life. And we talk about that. We also talk about some super cool pop culture stuff too – those stories I love, that come from peeking in the portal of another person’s life experiences. During her tenure as the host of the nationally syndicated game show host “Bzzz”, Annie was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher. And come on, don’t we all want to know what THAT would be like? Of course we do. We are all on a journey, and whether we call ourselves “creative” or not – we are all in fact creative. What could be more creative than designing an authentic life? Nothing, that’s what. And if you’re listening to this series, that’s what you’re doing, consciously or otherwise, and I applaud you for it. Anyone who decides to live more true-to-themselves, and to abandon the outside clutter, and who choses to live more courageously, more creatively, gets my full respect. So thank you. I know you will love Annie for all of these reasons.
This episode Brian recaps the success of Artemis at the MSUM Planetarium, chats with Annie Wood from the Prairie Den, a co-working space in Fargo, ND and talks about the PS4 purchase with his brother, Brent Crommett, in the gadget sections of the show.
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