Podcast appearances and mentions of Emily Wright

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews cellist Emily Wright. Emily is the host of The Lonely Cello Podcast. She shares about the many facets of her career, including working as a freelance cellist, an Associate Editor and contributing writer for Strings Magazine, working as a composer, and teaching students of all levels and ages, with a particular skill set geared towards adult students. For more information on Emily: https://emilywright.net/You can also find Emily on Instagram and Facebook: @emilywrightcelloIf you are looking for in person/virtual cello lessons, or orchestral repertoire audition coachings, check out www.theCelloSherpa.comFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @theCelloSherpaFor more information on our sponsor: www.CLEAResources.com 

What if a group of students created their own college because no one else would accept them? That's exactly what happens in the 2006 movie Accepted, where a handful of students—rejected by every school they applied to—decide to take matters into their own hands. They invent a fake university, build a website, rent a building, and unknowingly attract hundreds of other students who also felt pushed out by the traditional system. What starts as a lie quickly transforms into something surprisingly real: a student-led, curiosity-driven learning environment where everyone is accepted for who they are. On the surface, it's a comedy. But underneath the jokes and wild antics is a powerful question that feels more relevant today than it did nearly 20 years ago: Is college really necessary for every student—or has the system become more about tradition and conformity than about helping kids thrive? In this episode of the Better Learning Podcast, we explore the message behind Accepted and how it mirrors a growing sentiment in education: that we need to rethink what success looks like, who gets to define it, and how we create learning environments that put students first. Whether you're an educator, parent, school leader, or just someone who's ever asked “Why do we do it this way?”, this episode is for you.   Takeaways: While the movie delivers plenty of laughs, it also challenges the rigid, one-size-fits-all structure of traditional higher education. It asks: What happens to students who don't fit the mold? With rising tuition costs, student debt, and alternative career paths, many students today are questioning the traditional college route. Accepted sparks conversations about whether higher education is serving students—or just serving the system. The fictional South Harmon Institute of Technology thrives because students have control over their learning. This aligns directly with modern education movements that prioritize student agency, passion-based learning, and flexible pathways to success. At its core, Accepted is about belonging. When students feel safe, supported, and seen, they're more likely to engage, take risks, and grow. That's a message that transcends comedy and it's the foundation of good education.     References from the Episode: Malcolm Gladwell – Why You Shouldn't Go to Harvard Differing Minds: Considering Neurodiversity in Educational Spaces     About Emily Wright: Emily J. Wright is a registered architect with over 15 years of experience, an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, a background in clinical psychology, and experience teaching English abroad. Although neurotypical herself, her father, brother, husband, and their three children are neurodivergent. She believes buildings and spaces have a profound impact on our functioning and well-being.   Learn More About Emily Wright: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-wright-aia-leed-ap-69a91781/     About Laura Smyles: Laura Smyles has over 12 years of experience as an Architect and Educational Planner with Grimm + Parker. As the daughter of a 25-year-long career public school teacher, she brings her unique perspective to educational design along with her direct experience of working with several school systems across the DMV. Mom to three under 5, she is especially familiar with the importance of creating an environment that improves emotional regulation - for kids and adults alike.   Learn More About Laura Smyles: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-smyles-aia-well-ap-251b9945/       Learn More About Grimm + Parker Architects: Website: https://www.grimmandparker.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grimm---parker-architects/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GandPArchitects Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gp_architects/ X: https://x.com/gparchitects     Connect with host, Kevin Stoller: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/   Learn More About Kay-Twelve: Website: https://kay-twelve.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kay-twelve-com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kay_twelve/     Episode 241 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

June 1 - What's In A Word: Peace | Emily Wright by WHPC

In the final sermon of our Never Alone series, we will boldly proclaim together that even death itself cannot separate us from God - even after life, we are Never Alone.

May 11 - Never Alone: A God We Can Trust | Emily Wright by WHPC

May 03 - Never Alone: The Community Will Guide You | Emily Wright by WHPC

April 20 (Easter) - Look Up | Emily Wright by WHPC

April 13 - Palm Sunday Story | Emily Wright by WHPC

Have you ever needed a 'second chance'? Today's sermon explores Jesus's ultimate act of grace on the cross, focusing on the conversation with the two criminals crucified alongside him. It highlights that even in his agony, Jesus offers forgiveness and assures one criminal of paradise, emphasizing his role as the "King of second chances." Pastor Emily's message is a powerful reminder that Jesus's love extends to everyone, offering redemption and eternal life, no matter their past.

This story was written by Emily Wright for the March-April 2025 issue of Strings magazine and is read by editor Megan Westberg. There's an old Monty Python skit where a husband and wife are discussing what could be scraped together for dessert after a horrendous dinner. The wife begins listing the options: rat cake, rat sorbet, rat pudding, and strawberry tart. The husband is suspicious of the innocent-sounding option, and after a beat, his wife admits there is some rat in the tart...Support the show

Mar. 30 - 18 Hours: Simon of Cyrene | Emily Wright by WHPC

Mar. 23 - 18 Hours: The One in Charge | Emily Wright by WHPC

Mar. 09 - 18 Hours: We Are Weak, But He is Strong | Emily Wright by WHPC

Anxiety is the emotion that seems to be most popular to name, claim and blame these days. As humankind becomes busier, and as we have content overload, anxiety as a mental health diagnosis continues to increase at alarming rates. This week, we turn to Jesus to come alongside each of us with words of comfort and commands to rest.

Do we have a right to be angry? In other words, is it a God-given emotion that can be meant for good? This week we peer in on Jesus when he is very angry. This story gives us concrete tools for ways to peacefully deal with our own anger.

Spiders, snakes, being stared at… what are you afraid of? Fear can be a gift from our biology that keeps us alive. Fear can become unhealthy when it paralyzes or prevents us from living a healthy and whole life. God reminds God's people over and over throughout the Bible that the means of tempering fear is through trusting that God is with us, always. Join us as we continue to explore how scripture speaks to our mental health and wholeness.

Feb. 9 - Inside Out Faith: Envy With Contentment | Emily Wright by WHPC

In today's sermon we will go Inside Out of Faith together as we continue focusing on how scripture speaks to our mental health and wellness this year. We will examine common emotions that, while not inherently bad, can lead to us feeling unwell. Our faith in Christ makes us well, not physically but in a deeper sense—living life fully and abundantly with faith, hope, contentment, peace, trust, and joy

The Trinity is a complex theological concept. How can God be three in one—all distinct yet the same? The clearest example of the trinity, because the word trinity is NOT found in scripture, is when Jesus is baptized by his cousin John. In this sermon we explore the mystery of the Trinity.

Today's word: Emmanuel (Matthew 1:21-23) Advent calls us to reflect on the incredible reality of God coming to us in the flesh. In a world filled with uncertainty and fear, the name Emmanuel – “God with us” – reminds us of God's constant presence. Jesus came to save us and bring us into a restored relationship with our Creator. Experience this short Advent devotional and consider: Where do you need God with you today? How can Emmanuel transform your situation?

What does joy look like? Is it a baby that smiles at their parent. Or maybe the face of a football fan when their team wins a big game. Or does joy look like a couple who shares a dance after 40 years of marriage? When Mary really “gets” that she is going to give birth to the Savior of the World, she literally leaps with joy. Come and join us this Sunday if you want to experience this joy of the Lord.

Advent is a season of endings and beginnings. As the calendar year comes to a close, a new church year begins. This year our Advent sermons and worship will emphasize the words we need to hear again and again as we begin new seasons. Join us to be reminded of the truths that always carry us into God's future. May these words of belovedness and hope help us to begin again in the love of God.

As followers of Christ, we are called to lives of service. Throughout life service looks different, but service roots our lives. This week in worship we highlight the root of service. We will look at a very hidden figure in the story of King David and the way this unnamed person helped another person live into a life of service.

Nov. 10 (150th Anniversary) - Rooted And Reaching | Emily Wright by WHPC

In this exclusive episode, Paige & Saimoni sit down with Emily Wright, doTERRA Co-Founder, to explore the latest breakthroughs in frankincense products—the Frankincense Stick and Boswellic Acid Complex Capsules. Emily shares the rich history, sourcing journey, and innovative science behind frankincense, highlighting why it remains a cornerstone of natural wellness.   Emily reveals how these new products bring out the full power of frankincense, with Boswellic Acid for maximum impact. Whether you're a devoted essential oil enthusiast or new to natural wellness, this episode offers must-know insights from one of the most trusted voices in the essential oil community.

This week, our text tells the story from Luke of Jesus as a guest in an unnamed Pharisee's home. Despite the stir Jesus created, he still got invited over for dinner! What Jesus received was anything but a welcome. Who are we in this story? Come and put yourself at the table.

If you could choose one person to NOT be at your table for dinner, who would it be? Our story this week is one where Jesus finds himself with an unlikely dinner guest. Jesus' first response reveals his full humanity as he speaks an insult to this person. But Jesus' second response reveals his full divinity as he offers grace and healing without measure. Let's dive in together.

Have you been cheering for your football team this fall? Are there certain fans you just cannot stand? Americans are passionate about football and sometimes this causes divisions, arguments, and boos from the crowds on and off the fields. These battles are a small indicator of our greater cultural tension around difference. In this sermon we all are challenged to "Stay at the Table" to lean in to our differences and find how we can be one in Christ.

Wrestling with God is part of the journey of faith. Sometimes it is because of our stubbornness or sin. Other times it is because the circumstances of life are unfair and draining. And there are times when our wrestling with God changes who we are. In this last week of our series, we will peak in on Jacob as he sleeps under the stars and gets a surprising visitor at night - one who forever changes his life.

Jonah is famous for the story about a person who gets swallowed by a whale. But there is so much more to this tiny little four-chapter book. Jonah wrestles with God from start to finish. In this sermon we are going to peek in to the final chapter and see where this wrestling match leaves Jonah and also, where it often leaves us.

In this insightful episode, Kevin Stoller dives deep into the world of student-centered school design with architects Laura Smyles and Emily Wright. The conversation is centered around creating inclusive learning environments that support all students, with a focus on neurodivergent learners. Laura and Emily share their personal journeys into educational architecture, emphasizing how crucial it is to address the unique sensory and movement needs of students. By incorporating furniture experts early in the process, schools can optimize design solutions that meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring that every child has a supportive space to thrive. Takeaways: Designing schools should prioritize the needs of neurodivergent students and create inclusive learning environments. Movement and sensory processing should be supported through the use of furniture and classroom layouts. Acoustics play a crucial role in creating a conducive learning environment, and reducing visual clutter is important for minimizing sensory overload. Spaces that provide both prospect and refuge are important for students to feel safe and regulated. Involving furniture experts early in the design process can lead to better outcomes and avoid budget and design issues.   Emily J. Wright is a registered architect with over 15 years of experience, an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, a background in clinical psychology, and experience teaching English abroad. Although neurotypical herself, her father, brother, husband, and their three children are neurodivergent. She believes buildings and spaces have a profound impact on our functioning and well-being. Laura Smyles has over 12 years of experience as an Architect and Educational Planner with Grimm + Parker. As the daughter of a 25-year-long career public school teacher, she brings her unique perspective to educational design along with her direct experience of working with several school systems across the DMV. Mom to three under 5, she is especially familiar with the importance of creating an environment that improves emotional regulation - for kids and adults alike.     Follow Emily J. Wright on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-wright-69a91781/   Follow Laura Smyles on Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-smyles-aia-well-ap-251b9945/   Learn More About Grimm + Parker Architects: Website: https://www.grimmandparker.com/     Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.   Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/.   For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/     Episode 196 of the Better Learning Podcast Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com.     For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ Kay-Twelve - https://www.kay-twelve.com/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/

"I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind." This is the Apostle Paul speaking about his wrestling between living for the flesh or living for the spirit. These are the hidden wrestling matches within our minds and hearts. In this sermon we wrestle together and discover what sets us free from this battle.

The story of Job painstakingly models for us what wrestling with God is like. It also provides a heartbreaking example of how our great God is approachable, no matter our questioning, anger, confusion and doubts. Join us just as you are, bringing all that you wrestle with, before a loving and present God.

Aug. 25 - Faith Builders : The Building Block of Belonging | Emily Wright by WHPC

“I am called to work in God's kingdom, and I am equipped to do that work.” Following Jesus means serving. In this sermon, we get to peek into a conversation between a mom, her two sons, and her desire to make them the greatest children ever. No surprise, Jesus shares with her a unique way for them to be the greatest.

From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what's exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here.Cabaret of ancestorsMusician and cultural organizer Sarah Larsson wants people to know about singer-songwriter Carlisle Evans Peck's show “Iconoclasm,” which is touring in western Minnesota. She describes the show as part cabaret, part ritual, where the audience travels back in time to re-imagine stories from Carlisle's family through a queer and often trans lens. The show, originally developed as a Cedar Commission, will be at the YES! House in Granite Falls on Thursday at the Little Theater Auditorium in New London on Friday, and at the Madison Mercantile in Madison (the one in Minnesota) on Saturday.  Sarah says: So many of these stories are dramatic and amazing to begin with. Like, there's a story of a great-grandfather who actually was hit by a train. But coming out of these kind of fantastic true stories, Carlisle is exploring, you know, in those times and places, maybe people's queerness wouldn't have been able to come out or be public in the same kind of way. So what if there were some of these queer identities among these people, and they were just waiting to be told. Or maybe not! Maybe for these individuals, that's not the way they would describe themselves. But there's power in telling those stories and in seeing ourselves in these people from the past. It's an all-musical production with an amazing five-piece band and two backup singers, and then Carlisle embodies each of these characters, kind of like a series of sung monologues. Carlisle is this amazing, amazing, totally stunning performer carrying on the music throughout the entire piece.— Sarah LarssonFolk fusion nightFolk musician Emily Wright recently traveled to Montevideo for an evening of poetry and music, and she's thrilled that these western Minnesota artists are bringing their work to the MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul, Saturday at 7 p.m. Brendan Stermer will read from his new book of poetry “Forgotten Frequencies” with musical accompaniment by his brother Andy Stermer and their friend Malena Handeen. (Sidenote: Andy and Brendan also produce the “Interesting People Reading Poetry” podcast.) Emily says: Andy's poems and their music are wide open and make me think about the prairie. They remind me of Montevideo, where they are all from. Brendan's book of poetry has this amazing section in it where he took the writings from the Journal of an explorer whose last name was Nicolet and turned them into poetry. I think my favorite poem is this one called “Forgotten Frequencies,” which is the title of his of his book, and it's talking about how the muse of poetry and the muse of art is there, you just have to turn your dial just a little bit to hear her voice.— Emily WrightA feast of puppetryMinneapolis puppeteer David Hanzal is looking forward to attending the Minneapolis Puppetry Palate: a Taste of Puppetry,” which is this year's Midwest regional puppetry festival. The four-day event promises to be a smorgasbord of puppetry performances and events. More than a dozen workshops held at St. Paul's Church in Minneapolis encompass the craft and business of puppeteering and how to incorporate puppetry into classrooms and therapy settings. The festival runs Thursday through Sunday at several Minneapolis venues. You can purchase passes for the whole festival, individual performances or for Saturday only.  David says: Something that's really exciting for me as a puppeteer is being able to see, you know, such a diverse array of performances from all across the region, and also artists from other parts of the country. [I enjoy] that really saturated three- or four-day window where you just get to see lots of different kinds of puppetry. There's a mix of puppet performances for the family as well as adult-only audiences. There's a puppet slam. There's a puppetry panel on education and therapy. There's also the puppet flea market. And there's the community puppet build and performance workshop, which is immediately followed by the puppet parade in Stewart Park on Saturday, Aug. 17.— David Hanzal

In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly has selected Emily Wright to serve as the City and Borough of Juneau's new city attorney; Glacial outburst flooding in Juneau broke records for the second year in a row. The Mendenhall River crested at nearly 16 feet in the early morning hours on Tuesday; A homer man is making alcohol from locally grown ingredients.

We often give lip service to the phrase “God is always with you.” There are many times when it does not feel like God is close. If God was close, wouldn't it feel/look/seem not as hopeless? Today we come alongside two disciples, one named Cleopas, as they walk with sad hearts soon after the crucifixion. For them, hope had died. Come and discover how this was the farthest thing from the truth for them, and how we have hope as a promise from Jesus.

On the latest edition of the Samson Strength Coach Collective we speak with Dr. Emily Wright. Dr. Wright is owner of The Wright Mindset LCC, where she serves as a mental performance coach. During the episode we discuss the role of a mental performance coach, break down common misconceptions about sports psychology, and the concept of mental toughness.

Grace is easy to preach about. Unless we add certain adjectives to the front. “Cheap” grace is when we take the price at which grace came for granted. Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a 20th-century theologian who understood the cost of grace. In this sermon, Pastor Emily leads us as we explore the cost of discipleship for us today.

Whether fleeing persecution or prosecution, thousands of people fled to the deserts of Egypt in the 3th through 5th centuries to seek something bigger, maybe smaller, maybe safer, or maybe riskier. People heard of the “word from God” that the monks were sharing with those who came, and so they went, desperate for guidance, respite, and wisdom. It was the ancient desert mothers and fathers they went to hear from. In Emily Wright's sermon we hear from them as well.

In today's sermon we will listen for the voice of an illiterate itinerant preacher named Sojourner Truth. Truth was born in 1797, married and birthed 5 children all while a slave. We will learn of her amazing and courageous life and how she was able to put on the clothes of Christ speaking truth in love.

Young people are a vital part of our church family, but are their voices being heard? This week, we explore how to create a space where children and young adults feel welcome to participate in worship. Jesus himself said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them." Emily Wright highlights Rodger Nishioka in this week's installment of Voices of the Wilderness.

On empowering women in business, prioritizing integrity and creating a global movement. As Founding Executive and Chair of the Board of doTERRA, Emily Wright has been fully immersed in the global essential oils market since the mid-90s. Empowering people on both sides of the bottle, she loves creating intentional connections and unifying teams for a common cause. She is a champion of doTERRA's business model, focusing on providing tools to help nurture physical and emotional wellbeing while helping people reach their personal goals. Emily's relentless desire to source the world's most pure and potent essential oils continues to lift communities in sourcing regions as she places her whole heart into doTERRA's purpose: helping the world heal.  Emily and her husband Korey are the parents of four beautiful children and three adorable grandchildren, her pride and joy. (4:06) - Using essential oils for health and wellness.  (9:10) - Gender inequality in the workplace, personal growth, and leadership development.  (14:21) - Using essential oils for health and wellness, fear of success holds back potential.  (18:48)- Empowering families globally through essential oils.  (25:07) - Growth and service in the essential oil industry.  (34:15) - Essential oil quality and sourcing.  (39:13) - Sustainable business practices and essential oil sourcing in Bulgaria and Madagascar. (43:05) - Essential oils, quality standards, and impact on healthcare.  (53:31) - Longevity, wellness, and passion with a female entrepreneur. 

This summer, we're exploring inspiring voices who found faith in challenging times. Our first spotlight is Evelyn Underhill, a scholar who urged Christians to integrate faith into everyday life. Just like the Athenians who worshipped "unknown gods," we often separate our spiritual and practical lives. But the truth is, God is already present in everything we do. So let's embrace faith in all aspects of our lives!

It is the most well-known and beloved hymn of all time, Amazing Grace, written in 1777 by John Newton. The story behind the song is truly one of amazing grace being found. Let us grow closer to God of Amazing Grace.

May 5 - Speed Bumps: The Rocky Road of Relationships | Emily Wright by WHPC

Across social media and TV advertisements, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have risen in recent years and are quickly associated with weight loss and celebrity lifestyles. Yet semaglutide drugs (which includes Ozempic and Wegovy) are intended originally as a drug for use by adults with type 2 diabetes, to manage blood sugar levels along with diet and exercise. With the shifts towards weight loss, Ozempic has become a powerful representation of our relationships with food, and the stories of how its used and experienced by type 2 diabetics are not always at the forefront. My guest today, Emily Wright, is here to share her personal experiences with Ozempic and the challenges she faced with severe complications from it, including gastroparesis. Emily Wright is a powerful educator, advocate, and public speaker. She is a member of two speaker's bureaus and a regular guest lecturer at University of Toronto, Ryerson University, George Brown College, and elementary and secondary schools across the GTA. With a special ability to speak to people of all age levels, Emily uses her personal voice and story to confront stigma and create awareness across a spectrum of important social issues, including mental health and addition, homelessness, and bullying. Emily Wright has a Master's degree in Teaching from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education. She currently works as a curriculum consultant, speaker, and teacher for a Toronto, Ontario School Board. Emily today uses her personal story to speak to the nuances of using Ozempic, managing type 2 diabetes, and how relationships with food and body can be profoundly impacted by Ozempic. Learn More About Emily: Website: https://emilywright.ca/ Toronto Life Story: https://torontolife.com/city/gone-girl-emily-wright/

On February 3rd, a train derailed right outside of East Palestine, Ohio. Toxic substances were released into the air, thousands of gallons of oil leaked into the ground, and the residents of the town feel they have been forgotten. This week, activists Justin Garner and Emily Wright join Jonathan to talk about what's happened in the eight months since the disaster, and what we can all do to help. We get into our conversation with Emily and Justin around 8 minutes into the episode, so skip to then if you simply can't wait to hear from them! For more information on the news stories we covered this week, head to @curiouswithjvn on Instagram. You can follow River Valley Organizing on Instagram @rivervalleyorganizing, Twitter @RiverValleyOrg, and Facebook @rivervalleyorganizing. Their website is rivervalleyorganizing.com. Justin Garner is the Communications Director for River Valley Organizing. Emily Wright is an activist, organizer and resident of the area surrounding East Palestine, Ohio. Tune in next Monday for another episode of our other new series Pretty Curious, all about beauty—and every Wednesday for an all-new episode of Getting Curious. Follow us on Instagram @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram @JVN. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Find books from Getting Curious, Curious Now, and Pretty Curious guests at bookshop.org/shop/curiouswithjvn. Our producer is Chris McClure. Our associate producer is Allison Weiss. Our engineer is Nathanael McClure. Our theme music is also composed by Nathanael McClure. Production support from Julie Carrillo, Anne Currie, and Chad Hall. Curious about bringing your brand to life on the show? Email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, just over a month ago, the team at River Valley Organizing sprang into action. River Valley Organizing is a multi-racial, multicultural working class organization that radically builds community throughout the Ohio River Valley—and they've been calling attention to the possibility of a train derailment like this for years. Since this catastrophic incident, they've been advocating for residents' health and safety, holding political and business leaders accountable, and getting the word out about what's going on in Ohio. Today, we're releasing a conversation Jonathan recorded on Instagram Live with Emily Wright and Justin Garner from River Valley Organizing. Listen in to learn more about this environmental and public health disaster, and what the future could look like for residents of Columbiana County. This is still a fast-developing situation, so make sure to follow River Valley Organizing for the latest. They're on Instagram @rivervalleyorganizing, Twitter @RiverValleyOrg, and Facebook @rivervalleyorganizing. Their website is rivervalleyorganizing.com. Emily Wright is the Development Director for River Valley Organizing. Justin Garner is the Communications Director and LGBTQIA+ Rep for River Valley Organizing. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @CuriousWithJVN to join the conversation. Jonathan is on Instagram and Twitter @JVN and @Jonathan.Vanness on Facebook. Transcripts for each episode are available at JonathanVanNess.com. Our executive producer is Erica Getto. Our associate producer is Zahra Crim. Our editor is Andrew Carson. Our theme music is “Freak” by QUIÑ; for more, head to TheQuinCat.com.