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Long-time artist friend Luke Brown stops by Chris' house for a long, philosophical conversation about Visionary art, their history, his artistic process, the nature of reality, life, and much more!About the Artist:Born in Ontario Canada into a creative and supportive family, Luke received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Ontario College of Art and Design in 1998, and today is one of the world's most well-known and sought visionary artists.Website: https://www.lukebrownart.comInstagram: @lukebrownartThis episode is sponsored by YAK SNACKSFollow on IG: @yak.snacks
Bina Gehres, Director, received her master's in education from Western Maryland College in Westminster, MD in 1972. She was a teacher of the deaf in Dayton, Ohio and after moving to Rhode Island, taught at the Rhode Island School for the Deaf for three years. Bina then went into the healthcare field in Rhode Island in 1979 and became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), where she worked in nursing homes, private duty healthcare agencies and doing home care etc. for 35 years. In 2007 she co-founded with composer and poet, Noreen Inglesi, a non-profit organization, Notable Works Publication and Distribution Co., Inc., which is dedicated to raising community awareness through the arts for environmental and social issues. Since 2004 to the present time (2024) and at the age of 75, Bina has been instrumental in organizing 3 - 5 original musical and poetic events a year in libraries, churches and open spaces specifically following the Notable Works mission concerning homelessness, domestic violence and especially the recent variances in our Earth's climate. Also, most recently Bina has collaborated with three others on a new musical called Sell Division: A Musical in Two Acts About Breaking the Chains of Perception which will be presented in the form of a live stage reading at the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick, Rhode Island towards the end of 2024. Noreen Inglesi, co-founder and Artist in Residence for Notable Works, taught music for the Town of North Providence and the Community College of Rhode Island. Noreen was twice nominated for Teacher of the Year and received her Associates of Fine Arts Degree at the Community College of Rhode Island and her undergraduate and master's degree in music education and composition at the University of Rhode Island. She's received much recognition for her music and poetry which has been featured both nationally and internationally by the Insight Quartet in Italy, the Dallas Songwriter's Association, the Contemporary Record Society, The Music Educators' National Conference, the Culver Music Series in California and on the Women of Substance Music Podcast. Locally, Noreen's music has been featured by The American Band, The Nature Conservancy in Rhode Island, The State Ballet of Rhode Island, The Colonial Theatre, Verdant Vibes, Vibe of the Venue, the Westerly Band and WaterFire Providence. Noreen is also proud to be a member of Ocean State Poets and her poetry has been published by Crosswinds Poetry Journal, Nobel House, the National Library of Poetry, Rhode Island Bards, Frequency Writers, The Poetry Loft and Notable Works Publication. Her music has been recorded and released with the Contemporary Record Society, Andreu Marc Publications, The Music Library, Platinum Records and Notable Works Publication and Distribution Co., Inc. And just recently, Noreen wrote the musical “Sell Division” with three of her colleagues. Marianne Quinn, B.A, has been not only an author on this project but has served as a consultant regarding social issues and the prison system. Her experience with diverse cultures has informed the content of the musical, lending validity to the characters. She is a retired social worker of 25 years from the State of Rhode Island. Mary Zema is a career vocalist, singer/songwriter and guitarist. She began playing guitar at the age of seven and singing and writing songs at age ten. A native of Warwick, RI, Mary has played throughout New England. Her style is eclectic, pop, rock, ballads, electronic, etc. Her debut release, co-produced by Richard Bone, “Songs of Early Paradise” was in the top twenty on DMX radio New York. Mary recently released my second album “Whistles, Dimes and Dragonflies” and a video of the same name. She taught music in the Fall River Public School system for 33 years. She is presently performing with her band, “Throwback,” playing music from the 60s -90s.
Send Mo a text about this episode!Have you ever asked yourself: why not? Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you just took the leap- and tried the THING you've been wanting to try? I want you to meet Juliette Ricci Lagman- host of the new podcast, Permission Granted and author of her latest book, Be Like Water, a visual memoir. Juliette is an inspiration and is consistently giving herself permission to be in MORE joy and to follow her spark. In this episode we talk about:-What led her to write her first book...-How she got the gumption to take these large leaps in life!-How energy healing has made an impact + she describes what it felt like to have huge chunks of old energy move off her body!-How she developed a solid belief in herself.-How she "does the work" even when she doesn't feel like it. -Her new podcast, "Permission Granted" and latest book: Be Like Water. The 411 on Juliette:Juliette Ricci Lagman is an artist, writer, and podcast host from the Pacific Northwest. She has been painting in her unique mixed media style combining color, text, and image for over 20 years. A graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Her first book of prose and artwork: The Juliette Letters, Confessions of an Artistic Mind was published in 2019. She recently published her second book - Be Like Water, a visual memoir. She also is the host of Permission Granted with Juliette Ricci Lagman - a thought provoking podcast about the question - why not? More information about Juliette, her podcast, and her books can be found on her website at www.juliettericcilagman.comGo follow Juliette:Website - www.juliettericcilagman.com Podcast - https://www.juliettericcilagman.com/podcast Linktree - https://linktr.ee/juliettericcilagman Contact - juliettericci@gmail.comDo you have follow up questions? Things you want to know more about? Please send them to: Mo@iloveitwhen.org----------Follow I love it when
Jessi Sands is a multidisciplinary artist who uses different mediums such as painting, ceramics, and mixed media to explore how the intersectionality of their multiracial identity influences their roles as an Indigenous parent, queer person, and land steward.Jessi grew up in Oklahoma on the Cherokee reservation and on their Mvskokereservation where they currently live in Tulsa, OK. They received their Associates of Arts Degree from Tulsa Community College in 2021. They received their Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with minors in American Indian Studies, Pre-Art Therapy, and Art History from Oklahoma State University in 2024. While attending OSU they received several scholarships, the most notable being the Dana, Lisa, and Chris Tiger Scholarship and the Jackson Narcomey Rising Artist Scholarship. Currently, Jessi is working towards receiving their MA in Art Therapy/Counseling and Ecotherapy from Southwestern College and New Earth Institute in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Their career goal is to continue as a studio artist while creating spaces for healing as an art therapist.https://www.milkycreates.comInstagram @milky.creates
This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to Comedy! Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by comedy legend, Robin Duke. Robin began her career writing and performing comedy at Second City Theatre in Toronto. Since then, she has written and performed on television's SCTV and SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, creating memorable characters and sketches, The Whiners and Mr. and Mrs. T's Bloody Mary Mix. You might just recognize her as “Wendy” from the Blouse Barn on SCHITT'S CREEK. Most recently she appeared in the CTV, CSA-nominated-half-hour comedy series SHELVED. She also appeared for three seasons on FX /HULU's, MAN SEEKING WOMAN. Her Film work includes the classic Harold Ramis comedy, GROUNDHOG DAY as well as his other films; CLUB PARADISE, STUART SAVES HIS FAMILY and MULTIPLICITY. Robin continues to write with, perform and co-produce the all-woman comedy troupe, WOMEN FULLY CLOTHED with Jayne Eastwood, Kathryn Greenwood and Teresa Pavlinek. Since 2004, WFC have successfully toured Canada, the United States and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to sold-out houses and rave reviews. Now retired, as a Professor and full-time faculty in the comedy program at Humber College for 19 years, she taught everything from sketch writing, performing, and improvisation to Canada's up-and-coming comedy stars. Robin Duke also completed a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Nonfiction at King's College in Halifax and plans to complete her memoir; My Funny Life and Improvising Through It, by 2024. Her awards include a Star on Canada's Walk of Fame for her work on SCTV, an Emmy nomination for writing on Saturday Night Live, a Canadian Screen Award for her ensemble work with Shelved, the David Broadfoot Comic Genius Award, and The John Candy Award, not to mention an Innovator of the Year award with Humber College. She has her Grade Two Royal Conservatory Theory in piano and enjoys quilting. This was a very special interview with lots of laughs and also some very heartwarming moments, with one of Canada's leading comedy icons! For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
CTL Script/ Top Stories of July 2nd Publish Date: July 2nd From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Tuesday, July 2nd and Happy 60th Birthday to MLB player Jose Canseco. ***07.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOSE CANSECO*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Reinhardt University Announces New Master of Fine Arts Degree Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Buy one get one free. We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Reinhardt University Announces New Master of Fine Arts Degree Reinhardt University is launching a new Master of Fine Arts in Choreography degree starting this August. The program, led by Program Director Jamie Trial, offers a blend of online coursework and a summer residency on the Waleska campus. It aims to prepare students for careers such as theatre artistic director, dance company manager, or collegiate-level instructor. The curriculum focuses on composition, movement analysis, and performance theory, enhancing students' artistic vision and teaching philosophies. Unique features include mentorship from the Institute of the Study of Somatic Communication and opportunities to earn an ISSC certification. For more details, visit Reinhardt University's website. STORY 2: Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence The City of Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project received the 2024 Project of Excellence award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Led by Jamie Palmer, Janis Steinbrenner, Brantley Day, and Matt McDow from Arcadis, the project aimed to enhance traffic flow in downtown Woodstock. Key improvements included converting Mill Street to a two-way street, creating a roundabout at Mill Street and Towne Lake Parkway, and adding a left turn lane at Towne Lake Parkway eastbound onto Main Street northbound. These changes alleviate congestion at the Main Street intersection, reducing both delays and accidents. Funding came from a loan and grant by the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank via the State Road and Tollway Authority. STORY 3: Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is hosting free adoptions on July 2 and 3, aiming to find homes for nearly 200 cats and dogs currently in its care. Director Susan Garcia highlighted that this time of year sees a surge in kitten admissions, with many needing new homes after being fully vetted and weaned. Adoption fees, typically $100, are waived during the event and include vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and more. The shelter also offers a fostering program for cats and kittens, requiring applicants to be Cherokee County residents and pass a home inspection. For more details or to apply, visit www.cherokeega-animals.org. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment. Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Cherokee County Starting Public Hearings on Property Taxes Cherokee County is considering a potential millage rate increase for fiscal year 2025, starting with a series of public hearings. The proposed maintenance and operations millage rate is 5.224 mills, up from 4.954 mills, aiming to increase property tax revenues by 7.45% over the rollback rate. Additional millage rates for fire services and parks bonds are also under review. Public hearings are scheduled for July 2, July 16 (at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.), with final decisions expected on July 16. The meetings will take place at the Cherokee County Administration Building in Canton. Agenda items include rezoning requests and development agreements. STORY 5: Waleska Man to Serve Five Years in Prison For Terroristic Threats Christopher Dean Bowling, a Waleska man, has been sentenced to five years in prison for terroristic threats following a conviction by the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office. The sentencing, handed down by Superior Court Judge Shannon Wallace on June 21, represents the maximum penalty under Georgia law for this offense. Bowling was initially investigated by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office after a domestic violence incident on July 28, 2023, where he prevented his partner from leaving and was accused of strangling her in the presence of a child. Despite being found guilty of terroristic threats, Bowling was acquitted of other related charges following a two-day trial. Commercial: HELLER 3 – INGLES 7 And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath on buy one get free. LEAH INTERVIEW We'll have closing comments after this. 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Pary Bell's CV is stacked with leadership roles at some of Canada's biggest media companies including, but not limited to, the CBC, Rogers Media, and TorStar. He's made a career of leading organizations through digital transformation, but his original plan didn't involve building teams, managing people, and navigating internal politics—Pary's first love was drawing. Pary studied General Arts at Queen's University, but departed after two years to pursue a Fine Arts Degree at Emily Carr University of Art & Design. It was difficult making it as an artist, and Pary made the choice to enroll in the Communications & Multimedia program at Centennial College. He aggressively chased an internship opportunity with the CBC, and his digital media career took off. His current role? Leading The Podcast Exchange. Pary Bell, CEO of The Podcast Exchange stops be to chat about growing up on a farm outside of North Bay Ontario, the impact sport has had on his life & career, his passion for drawing, and leading teams and departments at some of Canada's most prolific media companies. **Subscribe to the Media People Newsletter** mediapeople.beehiiv.com/subscribe **Listen & Subscribe** www.mediapeople.ca www.youtube.com/@mediapeoplepodcast www.instagram.com/vicgenova/ www.tiktok.com/@media.people.podcast
April Brucker is a versatile American actress, author, comedienne, and television personality with a diverse range of credits to her name. Born and raised in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, April discovered her passion for entertainment at a young age. She honed her skills in acting and comedy over the years, eventually making a name for herself in the competitive worlds of New York City and Las Vegas. In New York City, April made a mark on the cabaret and comedy club scenes, performing at renowned venues such as Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, and The Metropolitan Room. Her talents also extended to off-Broadway productions, including the long-running dinner theater show "Murdered by The Mob." April's television career is equally impressive, with appearances on popular shows like "Entertainment Tonight," "Inside Edition," and "The Wendy Williams Show." She has also showcased her comedic talents on programs such as "Judge Jerry," "Videos After Dark," and "What Would You Do?" Her appearance on Season 1, Episode 4, of TLC's "My Strange Addiction" (streaming on Amazon, Hulu, Max, etc.) has made April a cult fan favorite worldwide. In Las Vegas, April has become a fixture in the entertainment scene, performing at prestigious venues like Notoriety Theater and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Her nine-month stint as a special guest star in the classic Vegas showgirl revue "BurlesQ" at Alexis Park Resort further solidified her status as a sought-after performer in the city. She hosts "April in Vegas," a streaming TV chat show produced on location at The English Hotel in the Las Vegas Arts District. Las Vegas Review-Journal entertainment columnist John Katsilometes has dubbed her the "ventriloquial vixen," Beyond her work on stage and screen, April is also a talented writer. She holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing & Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles and has authored two books, “Don't Read My Lips!” and “I Came, I Saw I Sang.” April Brucker's journey from a small town in Pennsylvania to the bright lights of New York City and Las Vegas is a testament to her dedication and passion for the arts. Her unique blend of humor, talent, and charisma continues to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying her status as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theanthonyrogersshow/message
Subscribe to Receive Venkat's Weekly Newsletter Tarana's family love to travel and explore. Touring Sainte Chapelle in Paris, for example, made a lasting impression on young Tarana. In her High School in India, Tarana found herself drawn to the theater and arts. She especially enjoyed the creative aspects like script writing, set production design. When time came for guidance on US colleges, Tarana turned to Education USA. Advisor Deborah Rosario guided & helped her with the college process. Tarana joins us on our podcast to share her undergraduate experience at SCAD, Interest in Art & Design, Transition to SCAD, Outside Activities, Summers, and Advice for International Applicants. In particular, we discuss the following with her: Overall Experience at SCAD Interest in Arts and Design Majoring in Architecture Advice to International Applicants Topics discussed in this episode: Introduction to Tarana Pahlajani of SCAD [] Hi Fives - Podcast Highlights [] Overall SCAD Experience [] Why SCAD? [] High School Interests [] Transition to US College [] Academics [] Peers [] Outside Class Activities [] Summers [] IPAL [] Work study [] Advice for High Schoolers [] Memory [] Our Guests: Tarana Pahlajani is graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Architecture from Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). Memorable Quote: “ … stay in touch with your peers and your professors, even from high school, if they can give you referrals, if they can give you recommendations, things like that. They are always going to be invaluable sources for advice, and support as well as job opportunities down the line.” Tarana Pahlajani. Episode Transcript: Please visit Episode's Transcript. Similar Episodes: College Experiences Calls-to-action: Follow us on Instagram To Ask the Guest a question, or to comment on this episode, email podcast@almamatters.io. Subscribe or Follow our podcasts at any of these locations: Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
Welcome back Jam Fam! We are so excited to share our episode featuring Miranda Spada with you, Another great conversation about dance, a dance teachers life and what mentoring means to her and our young dancers. Miranda shares some of her experiences in the dance world and we can't wait for you to listen today!Miranda Spada received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from the University at Buffalo under the direction of Tom Ralabate. There she was a member of the prestigious Zodiaque Dance Company where she was able to work with numerous choreographers. She was honored with being named Director of Dancers Workshop for two years. After graduation, Miranda stayed in the Buffalo area where teaching opportunities opened and she found her passion. She is currently the Competition Director at Tonawanda Dance Arts and also directs and runs her own Mentorship Program called L.E.A.D. This program facilitates the growth of individuals who are looking to enhance their training and work towards pursuing a possible career in dance. She enjoys giving her students opportunities in and out of New York that enhance their dance journeys. She is involved with the More Than Just Great Dancing Organization under Misty Lown and is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and Modules 1 and 2 of Alixa Flexibility. Miranda also does guest teaching and choreography. Training under Larraine Susa, she continues to go back to her roots in PA to provide dance education. As Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman for 2008, she was provided many opportunities to share her love of dance. Miranda is an adjudicator with many organizations within the Industry including IMPACT Dance Adjudicators, Eleve Dance Competition where she also helps run the Ambassador Program, Beyond The Stars, Breakout, AMP, and Guidance Dance Experience. She loves being able to pass on her education and passion to the next generation. Our episode today is proudly sponsored by Thrive Dance Experience! For more information, go to: https://thrivedanceexperience.com/Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. Victor L. Schmick, 93, of Henrico, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Betty Pugh Schmick. He was a Pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church and was in the Marine Corps. He was a lifetime member of Sandston Rotary Club, with 50 years of perfect attendance, and an avid artist. He received his Bachelors of Fine Arts Degree from Johns Hopkins University, his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary in Springfield, IL., and his Doctorate from Union Theological Seminary in Richmond, VA. He...Article LinkSupport the show
Today on the show we are chatting with the director of Author Nation, Joe Solari! Joe and Author Nation are taking the helm from Craig Martelle and the 20 Books to 50K Vegas Conference. 20 Books Vegas was the largest indie author conference and now Joe Solari and Author Nation have the epic task of keeping this amazing conference going and growing. Please enjoy my chat with Joe Solari.In today's episode we discuss:· Will there be cookies as big as manhole covers at Author Nation?· How Joe blended an MBA and a Fine Arts Degree into success. · What are some of the lessons learned and best practices that successful authors are now employing to maximize their author businesses? · Common errors you see authors make at the different stages of their careers and how to avoid them.· How do we stand out in such a crowded market? Is this going to transfer over to the conferences? If so, how and what will be the emphasis?· Why Joe Solari accepted the challenge of running the Author Nation conference.· What are your goals for the Author Nation conference going forward?learn more about Joe Solari and his work on his website.Check out Author Nation Live!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writers book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27Support the show
Margo Watson and Ann Takasaki are joined by Kathie Horman, LaReita Berky, and Dennis Lifferth to discuss the Model of Powerful Impact and the power of charitable giving. “Charity, being charitable, is critical to our well being, our soul, who we are as people, and being part of the human race.” - Margo Watson “I have MS, and I struggle with it, but I'm doing great. And I thought I can give what I can while I still can. And so it's been a real joy to me… I just love doing it, is what it boils down to.” - Kathie Horman “When you meet these people who come in with different objectives, some are providing for others and some are picking them (computers) up, and you see the spark of hope and happiness in their lives, it just makes you want to do it again. … And so I'm grateful for this idea, that within each person is this spark of divinity. And if we can see that and help them feel better when they leave, with a little more confidence, it makes this effort well worthwhile.” - Dennis Lifferth “I know we have a duty. That's true. We all have a duty to help one another. But there's more to it than just a duty. There's the feeling that comes when we're of service to somebody else.” - Dennis Lifferth “It takes a lot of people to make a system work, and they all make a very important contribution.” - Dennis Lifferth “This is an actual part of our family mode. This is what we do. We help. We help where we can help, when we can help, with what we can help with.” - LaReita Berky “Some people are able to give large donations. Some give small, some just give monthly, and some just give frequent flier miles. I mean, there's all kinds of ways to donate.” - Margo Watson “I've given a lot of time. And when I developed MS, I could no longer play my violin … so I donated it to a student who didn't have one. And she's been so thrilled. … There are definitely ways you can help. Sometimes it's just a pat on the back or a hug.” - Kathie Horman “The main body of human beings on this earth are so grateful to be tied to each other through family.” - Ann Takasaki “When people think, “donation,” the immediate thought is cash, right? Card, cash, check. But there's so many other types of donations. There's the in-kind donations, which is what Dennis is doing with the laptops. There's, for our organization, we receive book donations because our focus is literacy, because we believe that when a woman is empowered and knows how to read, then that changes her life and her family's trajectory, of what's going to become of them. You know, reading opens up a world of possibilities.” - LaReita Berky “Receiving donations for what an organization is needing, not just cash, cash is always appreciated, but for what specifically an organization needs, not just what you think they need, but ask, “What do you need?” That's one of the greatest things.” - LaReita Berky “Other ways that people can donate besides the money … is time. Is there something that you can do to help the organization with donating an hour or two a week or more if you are able?” - LaReita Berky “I think one of the fears people have in donating their time is they don't feel like they're qualified, when in fact, the one on one is very simple, just to listen, just to help. Most people are grateful for any attention they may receive. … To volunteer doesn't take money, doesn't take thing, but sometimes it's just your time and your interest in that person.” - Dennis Lifferth “It combats depression when you see that you can help somebody else. It combats self absorption. It just makes you a better person when you can help somebody else realize their dreams.” - Margo Watson Margo Watson is the Director of Outreach Marketing and Fundraising for Big Ocean Women. Her background is quite diverse. She has a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications and Music. Her dynamic talents led her first to critically acclaimed performances in countless Theater and Concert stages around the country as a soprano soloist and lead actress which included musicals, opera, operetta, orchestral works, comedies, movies, commercials and on-camera TV host. These experiences helped prepare her later as a young widow to work in the fields of in-house public relations and marketing for high tech, retail, medical industries and promotion for celebrities, so she could support her young family. Margo has had extensive experience as an on-camera talent, marketing, advertising, public relations-internal and external, public speaking, production, diverse writing for magazines, commercials, press releases, infomercials, books, press kits, speeches and such. She hopes her skills will be useful to help Big Ocean Women spread their mission of empowering women worldwide, through education, training and support, to recognize their divine worth, abilities and capabilities to change their homes, their communities and the world. Margo has six adult children and 9 grandchildren which are the most precious gifts to her. She also loves her dear husband Jay D Blades, her dog Toby and two horses, Noche and Goldie. Ann Takasaki and her husband, Roman are Japanese Americans with three adopted children, also Japanese Americans. This Japanese heritage is not the most important piece of Ann's identity, but it is valued and preserved. Ann also values faith, immediate and extended family relationships, and friendships. Big Ocean Women provides meaningful and important experiences for all of these. Ann strives to give her time to God's work, and sees Big Ocean Women as an important vehicle to do that work. Dennis Lifferth is a Co-founder of Applied Technology Foundation a non-profit doing business as TechCharities. He is the Former Managing Director of LDS Welfare and Humanitarian Services of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President of LDS Charities, and a former secretary to the LDS Presiding Bishopric. He has a PhD in Economics from Iowa State University and is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University. He is married to Margaret R. Lifferth. They are parents of 7 children and 34 grandchildren. LaReita Berky, Vice President of Operations for Families Mentoring Families, is a wife of an entrepreneur, and mother of 6 sons. She graduated 22 years ago from San Francisco Conservatory of Music with a Bachelors of Music in Cello Performance. She had a private studio, performed as principal cellist with the Utah Valley Symphony, Utah Baroque Ensemble, and was the chair for the Utah Valley String Festival for 17 years. All of that changed when in 2016 she started talking with Becky Rogers about Africa and humanitarian work. LaReita has been to Ghana 9 times (as of 2023), each time taking some family members with her. She recently sustained an irreversible ear injury which altered her life course. LaReita now has a Masters of Social Work. She is credentialed as a CSW and works in a clinical setting as a counselor/therapist to help clients embrace their strengths. Then utilizing various research-based methods, including EMDR, LaReita assists clients in moving through their trauma or other difficult life experiences. Her social work education, training, and hands-on experience bring a unique perspective to Families Mentoring Families to achieve their goals. Kathie K. Horman was raised in St. Louis, Missouri and is married to Charles H. Horman. They have four children and thirteen grandchildren. Kathie Graduated from University of Utah with a B.A. in Music with an emphasis in Piano Performance, she earned her teaching certificate in elementary education from the University of Utah and is a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Her life has been filled with public service as a president, chairman, board member, leader, or contributing member to over 40 organizations. She is a dedicated supporter of the arts and has performed in various capacities. Beyond the performing arts, she enjoys creating beauty in many mediums, experiencing life through travel and adventure, and reading. She has been honored by many organizations and received many awards including the Hands and Heart Award twice, Certificate of Recognition for Service and Volunteerism from the State of Utah, and the George Washington Medal of Honor from the Freedoms Foundation.
YouTuber & Podcaster Matthew Cox is on the show to share how he made millions from mortgage fraud, ended up on the Secret Service's most wanted list, got sentenced to 25 years in prison and how he was able to become an informant to get his sentenced reduced. Follow Ian Bick on Instagram: @ian_bick & Snapchat: ianbick Connect with Matthew Cox: www.youtube.com/@InsideTrueCrime instagram.com/insidetruecrime Buy Merch: https://lockedinbrand.com Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Connect with Ian Bick: https://www.ianbick.com Chapters: 00:00:00 - The Rollercoaster of Cancelled Podcast Appearances 00:04:52 - Childhood and Early Education 00:10:07 - Describing Friends and Aspirations 00:15:19 - A Fine Arts Degree and Career Crossroads 00:20:25 - Committing Fraud 00:25:21 - The Risks of Mortgage Fraud 00:30:22 - The Straw Man Scam and Getting Busted by the FBI 00:35:24 - Ethical Dilemma and Legal Consequences 00:40:40 - Creating Synthetic People for Real Estate Scams 00:46:30 - Committing Mortgage Fraud 00:51:42 - Arrested by FBI for Scamming 00:56:50 - The Arrest and Bonding Out 01:01:32 - Leaving and Taking Off on the Run 01:06:35 - Running a Scam and Going on the Run 01:11:43 - Attempting to Cash a Fraudulent Check 01:17:03 - The Shotgunning Scam 01:22:02 - The Scam and the Wanted Poster 01:27:05 - A Narrow Escape and a New Identity 01:32:25 - Renting the Townhouse 01:38:04 - Despised by the Prosecutor and Sentenced to 32 Years 01:43:31 - Facing Charges and Cooperation 01:49:01 - Misunderstandings and Stereotypes in Prison 01:54:07 - Exclusion in the Prison Yard 01:59:15 - Assistance from Frank Amadeo in reducing sentence 02:05:09 - A Suspicion and the Decision 02:09:57 - Cooperating with Law Enforcement 02:15:23 - Cooperation and Consequences 02:20:53 - A Letter from Wilson and a Warning from Ric Flair 02:25:56 - Reflections on Life and Redemption 02:31:03 - Reflecting on Personal Growth and Change 02:35:57 - Matt Cox Inside True Crime Produced by: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanahy https://www.shanedanahy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonAmazon Store Lisa WoolforkLisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.Sahara ClemonsSahara Clemons is a multimedia artist and designer born in Washington D.C and based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Clemons revels in the fluidity of artistic mediums and interweaves painting, textiles, and dance in her creative process. Her work explores the intersection of race and gender and provides commentary on the socio-political forces that shape identity. Her work has been shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Second Street Gallery, The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute, and McGuffey Art Center. Clemons is a YoungArts alumni and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Rhode Island School of Design.Insights from this episode:How to go from ‘sketch' to ‘stitch'The techniques behind textile manipulationThe importance of defining your purpose when doing creative workTips for overcoming your fear of making mistakes and taking chancesBeing creative when you don't have a lot of resourcesQuotes from the show:“I feel like I'm a very conceptual person when it comes to making, and I think it always starts off with the story. Mainly I think the core aspect of that is making it personal and authentic to my journey as not just an artist, but as a person.” – Sahara Clemons, Stitch Please, Episode #202 [05:53]“I think too often we think about sewing or fashion and manufacturing, but that's not all that you're doing and this is one of the reasons I think that fashion is art. The same things that we see in art, or the things that go into making art, go into making the garments that we ultimately see.” – Lisa Woolfork, Stitch Please, Episode #202 [08:51]“What I appreciate about fashion is that idea of community-building and bringing people into the clothing.” – Sahara Clemons, Stitch Please, Episode #202 [11:35]“I wanted the collection to go through the transition of a person's mindset when it comes to body exploration… knowing that it is a healing process rather than, ‘this is okay, my scars are okay.' With all of society and you yourself, it's hard to feel that way and it's really challenging to go through that process, and that's what I wanted to share. That it's more about this healing and embracing a new perspective of yourself rather than an immediate dopamine rush of what it is, because it is hard sometimes to let go.” – Sahara Clemons, Stitch Please, Episode #202 [25:40]“I paralleled [pearls] with this idea of feeling like your body is an antagonizing force. Seeing how you can turn that around and how that creates in yourself this beauty and thing you have to overcome with yourself is a powerful journey that ends up being very beautiful.” – Sahara Clemons, Stitch Please, Episode #202 [35:40]Resources Mentioned:Sahara's first appearance on the Stitch Please podcastSupima Design CompetitionCLO computer-assisted 3D design programThis week's episode is sponsored by AccuQuiltStay Connected:YouTube: Black Women StitchInstagram: Black Women StitchFacebook: Stitch Please PodcastLisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa WoolforkSahara ClemonsWebsite: Sahara ClemonsInstagram: sgcoriginalsSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.
EPISODE 148 SEASON 4 | Art is subjective, right? So how can you teach someone what art is? It's often a subject that as homeschoolers we may not think to teach or shy away from teaching because teaching art can be intimidating! But one way to look at teaching art is that yes it is subjective so everyone appreciates something different but it is also a chance for you to teach your child other skills as they are being creative. Being creative or artistic requires them to make decisions, what color here, what medium should I use? It also stretches their brain to come up with new ideas or view things in a different way. Join Janna and her guest Karen Barge as they discuss art, and how it can elevate your homeschool and also set a wonderful basis for your student as they grow with decision-making and more. ABOUT OUR GUEST | Karen Barge is a professional illustrator and artist who now teaches online art classes at Sunny Art Academy. Over 20 years, she taught various art classes for ages 5 to 85. She created her own curriculum for five years for the Vista Art Foundation's Gallery 204, including summer camps for kids like Alice in Wonderland and Art Around The World. Then Karen held teaching positions at several Montessori and Catholic schools for another six years. Her years of teaching included how to draw, paint parties, acrylic, watercolor, and oil painting to teens and adults. In the summer of 2023, Karen combined her children's, teen, and adult video art classes into one website, Sunny Art Academy. Karen has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from The University of North Texas and a degree in Computer Graphics in Multimedia. Link to 7 Reasons Why Homeschooling Parents Need to Teach Art https://www.sunnyartacademy.com/pages/7-reasons LISTENER COUPON CODE ★Request your coupon code to use on any purchase at bookshark.com. QUOTABLES | Why homeschool parents should teach art. (0:01) Karen Barge is a professional illustrator and art teacher with over 30 years of experience, offering online classes at Sunny Art Academy. Homeschool parents need to teach art because it helps develop creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, according to Karen Barge. The benefits of art for decision-making and confidence-building. (5:38) Janna and Karen discuss the importance of decision-making skills, particularly in college, where students may feel overwhelmed and lack confidence in their choices. Karen emphasizes creativity and relaxation in her art classes, where parents and children work together to create art. Art and creativity in homeschooling. (15:15) Risk-taking is essential for creativity and learning in homeschool environments, as it allows children to experiment and build upon their mistakes. The speaker's colleague gave them a list of ideas to draw every day, including a palm tree and a gingerbread man, and this helped the speaker to improve their art skills. Art and creativity in homeschooling. (22:46) Janna shares her experience with art and how it's important to show children that learning is a process of failure and growth. Karen offers a PDF with 7 reasons why homeschool parents should teach art, which can be accessed through the show notes. Thanks to show sponsor BookShark. Request a homeschool curriculum catalog or download samples at bookshark.com. If you'd like to share an aha moment, an inspirational quote, a homeschool hack, a book you're loving, or a suggested podcast topic/guest, leave a comment at bookshark.com/podcast. We'd love to feature your reflection on a future episode.
On Episode 333 of The No Limits Selling Podcast, we have Marjorie Dudley and Angela Kristen Taylor. Marjorie has been a sales and new business development professional for 20 years--she got her start by knocking on doors selling books for the Southwestern Company throughout college. She specializes in helping sales and development professionals prospect via cold calling and networking, generate new business, increase revenue and profit margins, effectively solicit referrals, and spend time with qualified decision-makers. Goal Achieving is a passion for Marjorie. After figuring out what worked--and what didn't work--through much trial and error Marjorie has developed five steps to help her clients reach that Holy Grail that they've identified for themselves. Marjorie is enthusiastic about training sales professionals, managers, and business preggers to achieve greater results through a systematic approach. She works with multi-million dollar organizations, solo-preneurs, and those in-between to help them reach their strategy and revenue goals. Marjorie earned her Master of Business Administration degree with honors from Willamette University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University. Angela Kristen Taylor is a visionary leader renowned for her expertise in strategic and transformative growth, empowering individuals and businesses to unlock their true potential and most direct path to success. With a keen eye for identifying untapped opportunities and uncovering hidden connections, Angela guides clients towards remarkable outcomes. Her dynamic approach, rooted in a deep understanding of the interplay between personal growth and business strategy, enables individuals and organizations to achieve transformative results. Through her innovative methodologies, Angela empowers her clients to optimize their resources, streamline their efforts, and create sustainable growth. Her holistic approach integrates practical strategies and cutting-edge technology with a unique perspective, enabling individuals and businesses to thrive in today's ever-changing landscape. As a captivating speaker, Angela shares her transformative insights at various industry events, leaving a lasting impact on audiences seeking to enhance their personal and professional lives. Her thought-provoking messages resonate deeply, inspiring individuals to take bold actions toward their goals. In addition to her speaking engagements, Angela shares her expertise through various platforms, media, and podcasts, contributing valuable guidance to professionals looking to maximize their potential and navigate their personal and business growth. Angela Kristen Taylor continues to shape the landscape of personal transformation and strategic growth, empowering individuals and businesses to reach new heights. Her unwavering commitment to guiding others towards success positions her as a trusted advisor and catalyst for change. Find Marjorie Dudley: LinkedIn, Website Find Angela Kristen Taylor: Linkedin, Website, [EDITOR'S NOTE: This podcast is sponsored by No Limits Selling. It is a fun, fast-paced podcast that delivers hard-fought business advice that you can implement today to improve your sales and performance] Interested In Our Real Estate Coaching Services? Explore Our Website: Link Feeling Not Well Today? You Can Use Our Mindset Boosters App To amp Up Your Mood: Link Find us on Social Media: LinkedIn | Facebook community | Instagram Like what do you listen to? Subscribe to our podcast! Ready to become fearless? We can help you become fearless in 60 days so you accomplish more in your career Schedule A 15 min Call with Umar
We greatly value the unique and contributing role of families. Margo Watson is joined by Gloria Boberg and Dr. Tres Tanner. “Families are the unit in society which is especially comprised of a man and a woman who are husband and wife who are bonded so that they can meet each other's physical and emotional needs as well as to, among other things, have the opportunity to procreate and bring children into the world so they can then care for those children” - Dr. Tanner “The family is the stability of life. When you count on one another, and you form the foundation to build upon and to trust each other and learn from each other. If someone tries to take that apart, to me it's like they're trying to pull the power from the family unit.” - Gloria Boberg “When there is a family nucleus, there's always a strong foundation when we can support each other, love each other unconditionally. We, then have, love and respect for each other. Through communication, we learn how to make a healthy family.” - Gloria Boberg “When a woman goes through nine months of carrying that fetus in her uterus and then birthing that child, that involves a high level of sacrifice and pain and commitment, which leads to the kind of motivation that [other people] will never have the same level of commitment as has a mother.” - Dr. Tanner “One of the cool things about families is that we learn from one another. Parents learn from children as well as children from parents. So it's a really cool unit of society, where you live together, and you learn together, and you reinforce each other with that unconditional love.” - Dr. Tanner “You have to understand that a human being is not disposable. You don't throw anyone away.” - Gloria Boberg “One of the central reasons why there are so many problems is because of selfishness, and or, related to that is we live in a very much of an individually focused society and so it's not natural… for people to think in larger terms, and we need to do that.” - Dr. Tanner “People can and do change, are capable of turning things around… so you need to make sure you always stay focused on the hope that people are capable of learning how to be really strong and effective people, because what happens is once they start to do that, it becomes self reinforcing and they love it and they want to learn more and more and do more things to stay that way.” - Dr Tanner “For people that have no family, or they have dysfunctional families, that does not mean that you can't be healthy and build your own family, and that's really important to remember.” - Gloria Boberg “Part of building yourself up is to teach and guide other people to help them learn. We can share these experiences by what we know.” - Gloria Boberg “Going back again to the family unit, it is so critical in the development of individuals, but also in the development of the community around us” - Margo Watson “There are lots of people in this world that are quite alone, and they don't have these family networks that they can depend upon, nevertheless, even a person, or a single parent, trying to do their very best to work with a child, without any other family support, can learn to become a very effective family unit, just those two of them, and what happens is when they develop that, and the great feeling of relief and satisfaction that comes, because they're applying correct principles with one another, and they're getting tremendous satisfaction from that.” - Dr Tanner “Anyone out there can realize there are wonderful things that they can do to make their lives better and really find great satisfaction even if they haven't had the advantage of having had an initial exposure to that.” - Dr. Tanner “The husband-wife relationship is really the core relationship in life, because if that is going well, they're in a much better position, that couple, to do a much more effective job of parenting.” - Dr. Tanner Dr. Tanner's 6 basic practices for a thriving relationship: Share care Connect Confront Resolve Grow “Learn how to talk and have respect for each other.” - Gloria Boberg “Families have to understand there's give and take, and you have to learn, and you have to learn ways to communicate. I think having your own set of boundaries is important. You also have to understand the perspective of where other people are coming from.” - Gloria Boberg “There is nothing that can even compare with the kind of benefit to society that happens when you are committed to your children as a mother or your spouse and you can just set the tone of having happy relationships functional people, there's nothing quite like that and you can feel proud and grateful for the opportunity you have.” - Dr. Tanner “Look for the good, because there's a lot of it!” - Dr. Tanner Dr. Tres Tanner has dedicated his career to strengthening families. He has helped thousands of individuals, couples and families in over 25 years' experience as a Professional Relationships–Life Coach / Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. He also has over 25 years' experience teaching and training people in Seminars, Workshops, Professional Speaking Engagements, and in undergraduate and graduate University Classes, Marriage Retreats, etc. Margo Watson is the Director of Outreach Marketing and Fundraising for Big Ocean Women. She has a Masters of Fine Arts Degree in Theatre and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications and Music. Her dynamic talents led her first to critically acclaimed performances in countless Theater and Concert stages around the country as a soprano soloist and lead actress which included musicals, opera, operetta, orchestral works, comedies, movies, commercials and on-camera TV host. These experiences helped prepare her later as a young widow to work in the fields of in-house public relations and marketing for high tech, retail, medical industries and promotion for celebrities, so she could support her young family. Margo has had extensive experience as an on-camera talent, marketing, advertising, public relations-internal and external, public speaking, production, diverse writing for magazines, commercials, press releases, infomercials, books, press kits, speeches and such. She hopes her skills will be useful to help Big Ocean Women spread their mission of empowering women worldwide. She has six adult children and 9 grandchildren which are the most precious gifts to her.
Eric's Perspective : A podcast series on African American art
In this episode, Eric sits down with the talented and celebrated artist Bernard Stanley Hoyes. They discuss his experience of growing up in Jamaica and discovering his passion for art. Working in carpentry, to transitioning into sculpture and painting. His unique upbringing and exposure to the Revival culture and spirituality… moving to the United States, his education in the arts and being taught by renowned artists. How he transitioned into becoming a professional artist; exhibiting and selling his works to prestigious collectors. His notable 'Rag series', how his work has evolved through the years… and the exciting works he is creating today..! Guest Bio: Bernard Stanley Hoyes is primarily recognized as a contemporary painter whose work evolves from a highly intuitive space. He is heralded for his ability to capture spiritual realms on canvas in radiant and brilliant essence. His celebration of traditional African religion and spirituality continues to find universal appeal, exciting audiences worldwide. Oprah Winfrey, Natalie Cole, Steve Harvey, Keenan Ivory Wayans and the National Urban League are among his collectors. Selections of Hoyes' work have been featured in several television shows including the Showtime cult classic series, "Dexter." President Barack Obama has even been photographed in front of his work.Hoyes' professional artist career began at the early age of nine in his home town of Kingston, Jamaica. Bernard's mother sold his wood carvings and watercolors to visitors at the Jamaica Tourist Board to help maintain the household and support his creative efforts. Hoyes first exposure to professional art education was at the institute of Jamaica, Junior Art Centre. At age 15 he moved to New York to live with his father, attend school and continue his art endeavors. He attended evening classes at the Art Students League, excelling quickly. Hoyes matured as a painter and a sculptor under the apprenticeship of established artists such as Norman Lewis, Huie Lee Smith and John Torres. A Ford Foundation Scholarship was received which allowed him to study with professional artists in a Summer Arts program at Vermont Academy in Saxtons River, Vermont.Hoyes received a scholarship to finish his academic studies at Vermont Academy for the next two years. There he was instrumental in the development of a formal Art Department and at graduation was given a solo exhibition at the Shepardson Center Gallery on Campus. Upon graduation Hoyes received the Frederick Stanley Art Award. He participated in the Graduate art show and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in painting and design. During the period of the late 70's, Hoyes worked intensively on his "RAG SERIES," encompassing over 150 pieces. He formed Caribbean Cultural Institute and Caribbean Arts, Inc. to Further expose Caribbean culture to America. Hoyes has participated in numerous solo exhibitions here and abroad. He has created murals in the inner city of Los Angeles, CA. He has curated exhibitions and held a position on the board at the Museum of African American Art in Los Angeles and won awards of Excellence for his famous “Revival Series,” nationally and internationally. Since 2013 Hoyes has made his Studio in the Desert his permanent resident. Syncona Mesa, has for 25 years his Artistic Sanctuary, now it has a new Chapter. The Vortex which have been a safe haven for the Creative spirits to permeate his work, has convened. For more on Eric's Perspective, visit www.ericsperspective.com#ERICSPERSPECTIVE #AFRICANAMERICAN #ARTSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDnConnect with us ONLINE: Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq5fXPInstagram: https://bit.ly/39jFZxGTwitter: https://bit.ly/2OM
WEBSITE: http://alliezeyer.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alliezeyerfineart/ Allie was born and raised in Centerville, Utah where she grew up watching her dad, Michael Hadley paint and sell his work in Jackson, WY. Many family vacations were spent driving to Jackson Hole where the smell of oil paint and wool blankets filled the air as her family followed the Snake River west. This played a large role in motivating Allie to pursue art at an early age. Allie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and studied several years back under nationally recognized artists: Jill Carver, G. Russell Case and Kathryn Stats. “Learning from these seasoned artists in a plein air setting was inspiring. My ability to see the outdoors and deconstruct its critical elements to formulate a well-planned painting increased tenfold." Most recently, Allie is studying under renowned landscape painter, Scott Christensen. “Thinking creatively and allowing time for ideas and themes to develop are key points for me in this ongoing education. I feel my art has infinite potential and look forward to deliberate exploration to foster new ideas.” In addition to on-going education, Allie is an award-winning artist. She received the Impressionist Award of Excellence in 2021 at the Oil Painters of America (OPA) Western Regional Exhibition. She received awards two consecutive years in a row with the American Impressionist Society's (AIS) Small Works Showcase. In 2021 she received first place at the Wet Wall Competition in South Carolina, and in 2022 received an Honorable Mention in the Toas, New Mexico exhibition. Allie is now a signature member of the AIS -an accomplishment achieved by only 14% of its entire membership. On an every day occasion, Allie can be spotted painting the landscape in and around the Treasure Valley. “The richness of painting from life, whether in the studio or outdoors, is where I find myself as an artist.” Allie currently resides with her husband and young children in Meridian, ID. _________________________________________________________________________ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: ROSEMARY BRUSHES https://www.rosemaryandco.com HEIN ATELIER https://heinatelier.com/ _________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING TO KEEP THIS PODCAST GOING BY BECOMING A MONTHLY PATRON. JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW. https://patron.podbean.com/theundrapedartist _________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE: https://www.instagram.com/THEUNDRAPEDARTIST/ https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Undraped-Artist-Podcast/100083157287362/ https://www.youtube.com/@theundrapedartist __________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW THE HOST, JEFF HEIN: Jeffhein.com https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hein.16/ https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_art/ https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_studio/
WEBSITE: http://alliezeyer.com INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/alliezeyerfineart/ Allie was born and raised in Centerville, Utah where she grew up watching her dad, Michael Hadley paint and sell his work in Jackson, WY. Many family vacations were spent driving to Jackson Hole where the smell of oil paint and wool blankets filled the air as her family followed the Snake River west. This played a large role in motivating Allie to pursue art at an early age. Allie received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and studied several years back under nationally recognized artists: Jill Carver, G. Russell Case and Kathryn Stats. “Learning from these seasoned artists in a plein air setting was inspiring. My ability to see the outdoors and deconstruct its critical elements to formulate a well-planned painting increased tenfold." Most recently, Allie is studying under renowned landscape painter, Scott Christensen. “Thinking creatively and allowing time for ideas and themes to develop are key points for me in this ongoing education. I feel my art has infinite potential and look forward to deliberate exploration to foster new ideas.” In addition to on-going education, Allie is an award-winning artist. She received the Impressionist Award of Excellence in 2021 at the Oil Painters of America (OPA) Western Regional Exhibition. She received awards two consecutive years in a row with the American Impressionist Society's (AIS) Small Works Showcase. In 2021 she received first place at the Wet Wall Competition in South Carolina, and in 2022 received an Honorable Mention in the Toas, New Mexico exhibition. Allie is now a signature member of the AIS -an accomplishment achieved by only 14% of its entire membership. On an every day occasion, Allie can be spotted painting the landscape in and around the Treasure Valley. “The richness of painting from life, whether in the studio or outdoors, is where I find myself as an artist.” Allie currently resides with her husband and young children in Meridian, ID. _________________________________________________________________________ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: ROSEMARY BRUSHES https://www.rosemaryandco.com HEIN ATELIER https://heinatelier.com/ _________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE CONSIDER HELPING TO KEEP THIS PODCAST GOING BY BECOMING A MONTHLY PATRON. JUST CLICK THE LINK BELOW. https://patron.podbean.com/theundrapedartist _________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW THE PODCAST ON INSTAGRAM, FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE: https://www.instagram.com/THEUNDRAPEDARTIST/ https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Undraped-Artist-Podcast/100083157287362/ https://www.youtube.com/@theundrapedartist __________________________________________________________________________ FOLLOW THE HOST, JEFF HEIN: Jeffhein.com https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hein.16/ https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_art/ https://www.instagram.com/jeff_hein_studio/
About Jeremy Shepherd, Hisano Shepherd and Pearl Paradise: Jeremy Shepherd is a leader, innovator, and a disruptor. From an early age he struck out on his own to satisfy his fierce independence, need for adventure, and a more satisfying way of life. As a teenager, he traveled to Japan alone and stayed to attend high school. He is self-taught and fluent in Japanese, Spanish and Micronesian. Through college, Jeremy worked for Passport to Languages as an interpreter of all three languages. To continue his world travels, became a flight attendant in 1996 and soon began importing pearls during his runs to Asia. In a sector dominated by generations old family businesses, Jeremy endeavored to become a first generation, self-taught pearl importer, dealer, and internet reseller. Over the past 20 years, he has traveled to pearl producing areas all over the world creating relationships with pearl producers, exporters, and people dedicated to support the pearl industry. He is an entrepreneur and e-commerce expert who has spent more than 25 years in the digital space. My experience includes developing, curating and launching direct-to-consumer, televised deal segments for NBCUniversal and TelevisaUnivision, and building one of the largest direct-to-consumer pearl brands in the world. Hisano has been fascinated by the art of jewelry making since early childhood. In pursuit of this passion, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Jewelry and Metalsmithing from California State University of Long Beach and then followed this with a Masters of Fine Arts in Jewelry at State University New York at New Paltz. After graduation, Hisano put her passion and education to work in the jewelry industry as a designer and educator, finding a part time position at PearlParadise.com, Inc, and teaching metalsmithing and jewelry design at two separate colleges. Today, Hisano is a permanent, full time member of the team and has since become the Chief Creative Officer overseeing all design, production and purchasing. Hisano also launched her personal line, little h, in 2012. Her pieces have won tremendous acclaim and have found fans from the First Lady of the United States to superstar Taylor Swift and many others. Founded in 1996 and brought online in 2000, Pearl Paradise has grown into the world's largest online pearl company. With a custom-built, 1,300-cubic-foot vault filled with pearls, we offer a selection of pearls unlike any other pearl seller, online or off. Our commitment to offering prices 80 percent below retail has accelerated our growth. With more than a quarter million satisfied customers to date, we have benefited greatly by word-of-mouth advertising. Our commitment to quality, customer service and unbeatable pricing and selection has helped us become the Internet's premier source of pearl jewelry. The reputation we have built based on the quality of our merchandise has attracted the attention of journalists around the world. We have been blessed with glowing articles in The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, USA Today, Entrepreneur Magazine, Investor's Business Daily, and Inc. Magazine, to name just a few. The pearl and jewelry industry has followed our growth and featured us in respected industry publications like Modern Jeweler, Jewelry News Asia, and JCK.At Pearl Paradise, we are all world-class pearl experts. Every team member is required to complete the Gemological Institute of America's pearl diploma program. In addition, our entire team has completed the Pearls as One, Cultured Pearl Association of America's Pearl Specialist Certification. This course was written and created by our own CEO, Jeremy Shepherd.
Welcome back to The Cabincast, Your Getaway Primer Podcast for those with a passion for cabins, rustic decor, the great outdoors, and nights telling tales around the campfire. In the 9th episode, Kristin and Erik chat with Interior Designer Laura Rose from Roughing It In StyleLaura has been in the interior design field for nearly 20 years and thrives on creating designs that suit her client's style in ways they never dreamed possible. She earned a Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design and has worked on upscale projects from New York to Los Angeles to London. She excels at getting to know her customers and translating that into a unique design.Understanding her clients will thoroughly enjoy their space drives Laura's passion for interior design. Her experience extends to residential and commercial design. With strong space planning skills and excellent color sense, Laura's most rewarding projects have been renovating or building complete homes and applying her vision. She loves being outdoors, participating in silent sports, and enjoying nature with her husband and three children.Cabin Chat LinksThe Cabincast feature on cabinlife.com10 Tips for Small Cabin DecoratingThe Cabincast is brought to you by Roughing It In StyleLinksWebsite: www.thecabincast.com Instagram: @thecabincastFacebook: @thecabincastTwitter: @thecabincastErik Torgeson Instagram: @eriktorgyWebsite: www.roughingitinstyle.comKristin LenzInstagram: @whitearrowshome Website: www.whitearrowhome.comShare your cabin stories and perfect days at getaway@thecabincast.comProduced by: Kristin Lenz & Erik TorgesonEdited by: Billy ShaneProduction Assistant: Autumn Alvey
From a young age, Angela loved watching The Wonderful World of Disney on Sunday nights and spent hours drawing. Animation wasn't on her mind as a career path, but she knew she wanted to be an artist in some capacity. A series of classes, connections, opportunities, and dedicated work brought Angela to where she is today, working as a Storyboard Revisionist (she'll explain that) at Nickelodeon. In this episode, Angela details the skills she has had to develop to maintain her career, how the industry works in terms of hiring people for projects, different types of roles she has had through her career, the movies and television shows she has enjoyed working on, in addition to sharing valuable advice for students interested in this career path. If you are curious about the world of animation, don't miss this episode!
In this episode, Rich and cohosts Jennifer Hathaway and Derek Pentz have a conversation with Conor Perkins.Conor is a New York-based actor, singer, director, educator, and podcaster from Bel Air, MD. After graduating from Bel Air High School in 2011, he went on to study theatre at New York University's prestigious Tisch School of the Arts and train with the Atlantic Acting School. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Drama in 2015 and since then has been working in film, TV, and theatre. In the spring of 2020 Conor launched his own bi-weekly podcast with longtime friend and actor, Caroline Aimetti, entitled Poor Unfortunate Podcast - a comedic millennial take on all things Disney. Past acting credits include: Almost There (DirecTV) and The Jim Gaffigan Show (TVLand). Currently, he portrays Dr. Zach Hudgins on NBC's hit medical drama Chicago Med.Thank you toThe Socialers Podcast - Stories Of Social Media ProsThe podcast for social media professionals discussing the latest trends, tech, & news.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyGet your story told and book written. Schedule a call with Mike Ulmer at Select a Date & Time - Calendly https://harfordcountyhealth.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEElite Power Washing Maryland's #1 Rated Exterior Cleaning and has earned the Harford County Living Stamp of ApprovalRocketbook Get the perfect companion for podcasting, school, office, or anything else.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showFollow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingFacebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett & Harford County LivingInstagram – Harford County LivingTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Recorded at the Freedom Federal Credit Union StudiosHosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email ...
Join the Drama Mamas as they sit down with Corey Mitchell, founder of the Theatre Gap Initiative, a nonprofit college-prep program dedicated to helping high school grads of color successfully navigate the BFA application process. From auditions to prescreens, Corey shares valuable insights and tips on how to increase your chances of getting into the program of your dreams. Learn about the Theatre Gap Initiative's mission, programs and resources that can help you stand out in a competitive field. This episode is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. The Theatre Gap is changing lives. Please visit their website and consider donating. https://theatregap.org/ Corey Mitchell, Theatre Gap Initiative, BFA, College-Prep, High School Grad, Students of Color, Auditions, Prescreens, Application, Tips, Resources, Mission, Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, tony award, community theatre, behind-the-scenes, directing, upcoming productions, drama teacher, young students, casting, rehearsals, education, theatre kid, theatre mom, musical theatre, broadway, musical, stage manager, audition, casting director, theatre workshop, audition prep, vocal coach, director --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dramamamas/message
Join us in welcoming our latest trainer to The Lifting Dead Army, creator of the Fit For The Final Girl brand & training program, Casey J Hempel. Casey is a certified personal trainer, screenwriter, & director. She has a Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting & a Bachelor's of Fine Arts Degree in Filmmaking from The New York Film Academy. GET THE FIT FOR THE FINAL GIRL TRAINING PROGRAM & PERSONAL TRAINING FROM DEATH COMES LIFTING ONLY WHEN YOU JOIN THE LIFTING DEAD ARMY: https://www.patreon.com/deathcomeslifting Connect with Casey: https://www.instagram.com/caseythefinalgirl/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/death-comes-lifting/support
What a blessing to be with our friend, Jolin Wilks McElroy for a holiday conversation on art and spirituality. Jolin and Armin first met in the 1990s while working together at the art materials and frame store of Good's of Evanston. During her time working at Good's led Jolin to rethink her calling as a artist and pursue another path to attend a theological seminary for a Masters in Divinity. Here is her bio in more detail: Jolin Wilks McElroy has been Pastor at First Christian Church in Charlotte since July of 2000. During her tenure there, she has watched the congregation grow into presence in the Charlotte and Dilworth communities–branching out into service through the Dilworth Soup Kitchen, supporting many missions and outreach groups, and providing a meeting place for classes and events. She has also rejoiced as this church has been transformed by other cultural groups joining the congregation. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Colorado State University in 1990, Jolin Wilks intended to paint for a living. The call to ministry challenged her to consider a new direction for her life. In 1995 she enrolled at Lexington Theological Seminary and received her Masters in Divinity in 1999. Rev. McElroy still finds some time to draw and paint while also serving the church in more traditional ways. In addition to gallery shows and auctions, First Christian Church has a display of her pastel portraits of church members lining the walls of the education building. Another exhibit, Holy Communion, a series of watercolor portraits of Disciples of Christ members and leaders, began traveling the denomination since the Fall of 2004. Because of her dual vocations of art and ministry, she has been a desired speaker on the topic of creativity and spirituality for retreats and workshops. One significant endeavor was sketching portraits of 33 children of two Head Start programs for the benefit of their families, sponsored by The Craddock Center in Cherry Log, Georgia. Prior to accepting the call to her current position, Rev. McElroy served as: Associate Minister to First Christian Church, Falls Church, VA (1998-2000); Chaplain Intern at St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington, DC (summer of 1998); and Pastor of First Christian Church, Carlisle KY (1995-1998). In addition to her work at First Christian, Rev. McElroy has been active in the life of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at the regional level, and was the recipient of a Clergy Renewal Grant from The Lilly Endowment in 2004. Other organizations in which Rev. McElroy has been active include: Charlotte Clergy Coalition for Justice (CCCJ) 2014 – present, Crisis Assistance Ministry (2002-present); United Family Services (2001-2006); General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in North Carolina (2001-05); North Carolina Regional Commission on Faith and Understanding (2001-02). Born in Iowa City, IA, Jolin Wilks McElroy was raised in Mt. Prospect, IL, where her parents Alan and Irvana Wilks still reside. Rev. McElroy currently lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband Tom and their young son. We are honored that Jolin joined us for episode 39 of our podcast. During the interview you will hear her quote Frederick Buechner: “The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world's deep hunger meet.” Art and ministry fulfill that for her. Thank you very much, Jolin! First Christian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina Artist Makoto Fujimura Art + Faith by Makoto Fujimura Registration is open for Art Ladders Virtual Winter term classes being taught by Val and Armin.
Stephen Schroeder began his dance career at the ripe age of 6, danced for a couple years then picked it back up before high school. While pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder, he danced professionally with local Boulder companies Blue Moon Dance Theater, Helander Dance Theater, David Capps/Dances, Interweave Dance Theater, The Boulder Ballet and other local independent artists. Upon completing his degree in 2001, he moved to Minneapolis and continued his career with Zenon Dance Company. In the Twin Cities area he also performed with Minnesota Dance Theater, TU Dance, ARENA Dances (more about that in a moment), Nautilus Music Theater, The Minnesota Opera, Cathy Young Dance, DanceCo and local independent artists Megan Mayer, Penelope Freeh, Nic Lincoln, Devin Carey, and the Flamettes. He also guested with Sean Curran Company out of New York City. While in college he also began his journey in the backstage technical and production elements of dance performances working closely with Robert Shannon, the Technical Director of the Dance Department at the time. He worked shows for the CU-Boulder Dance department and Macky Auditorium as well as locally with the Colorado Dance Festival. Once moving to Minnesota, he continued to work the technical side of productions as the touring technical director for Zenon Dance Company and ARENA Dances.Currently he is the Technical Director for the Dance Department at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN.While dancing in ARENA, he met Stephanie Laager and eventually they would marry and spawn three wonderful children, Paityn and twins Rylan and Beckett. Presently they are all living and thriving in Nowthen, MN with the menagerie of animals that make up the Sparkle Ranch."I'd like to thank Mathew for this opportunity to have a conversation and reminisce. Thanks for all the good times, and, well being a matchmaker too!"
Michael Mott (michaelmott.net)(IG:@michaelmott)(TW:@MichaelMott) is an internationally critically acclaimed award winning composer/ lyricist, songwriter and vocal producer living and working in NYC. Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, Michael graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Performance. He moved to New York City in 2007 and enjoyed a successful career performing in numerous Off-Broadway, regional and national touring shows. In 2012 he decided to shift his focus to writing and was accepted into the prestigious BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop. He has since been named one of Playbill's "Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know" and has won the Broadway World 2020 Cabaret Award for 'Best Original Song' for his piece Jingle My Bells written for The Boy Band Project. Mr. Mott's original musicals include In The Light, A Faustian Tale (book by Nathan Wright and Justin Silvestri), The Fairy's Tale (book by Gretchen Suárez-Peña), Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy (book by Corey Skaggs) and Riding Out The Storm, a ten minute musical (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson). He was commissioned to write the music and lyrics to Lucifer (co-lyricist, Mike Squillante, book by Corey Skaggs) and his first short film, Sundown, A Dance Short. Best known for his recording studio work, Mott's discography includes the LPs Where The Sky Ends (which has surpassed over 4.4 million streams on Spotify), In The Light, A Faustian Tale (Highlights from the World Premiere Studio Cast Recording) [which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Musical Theatre charts], and Abandoned Heart all distributed by Grammy Award Winning label, Broadway Records. His EPs include The Only One (distributed by Motta Music), Where The Sky Ends: The Dance Remixes and Gone: The Remixes (both distributed by Broadway Records). Singles include Christmas, Will You Stay? (feat. Laura Osnes), The Impossible (feat. Matt Bloyd), Fly High (feat. Emma Howard). He has written original award winning material for NYC's The Boy Band Project, including Get Behind My Love and Jingle My Bells (Winner - Best Original Song, 2020 Broadway World Cabaret World Award). His entire discography is available wherever music is sold. Mr. Mott has had the great fortune of working with some of the best singers in the business both in the recording studio and on stage in his touring show, Michael Mott & Friends. His collaborations include TONY Award Nominees Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Loren Allred, Sierra Boggess, Zachary Levi, Solea Pfeiffer, Ciara Renée, Pia Toscano, Antonio Cipriano, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jennifer Damiano, Orfeh, Matt Doyle, Andy Mientus, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adrienne Warren, Justin Guarini, Brian Justin Crum, Shayna Steele, James Snyder, Jackie Burns, Mitch Jarvis, Bobby Conte Thornton, Blaine Krauss, Michael Lanning, Marissa McGowan, Crystal Monee Hall, Natalie Weiss, Teal Wicks, Jason Gotay, Ryan Silverman and countless others. Mott's concert work includes sold out performances of his original material at numerous venues in the US and around the world including Feinstein's/ 54 Below, Joe's Pub, 42 West, Rockwood Music Hall, The Green Room 42, The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the Cockpit Theatre in London, UK. For booking information, please email BookingMichaelMott@gmail.com. Prior to writing, Mott enjoyed a successful acting career for six years. He appeared Off-Broadway in "Milk and Honey" (David) and "I'd Rather Be Right" (Tony) both with Musicals Tonight! Select regional credits include "Kiss Me, Kate" (First Gangster) at Glimmerglass Opera, directed by Diane Paulus, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" (Louie) at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, "9 to 5" (Joe) and "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" (Neal Matthews), both at The Fireside Theatre, and "Miracle on 34th Street" (Fred Gaily), at both The Wagon Wheel and Armory Theatre. Mr. Mott is currently an Advanced Member of the BMI Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop and proud member of The Dramatists Guild and Actor's Equity Association.
Michael Mott (michaelmott.net)(IG:@michaelmott)(TW:@MichaelMott) is an internationally critically acclaimed award winning composer/ lyricist, songwriter and vocal producer living and working in NYC. Born and raised in New Hartford, New York, Michael graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Performance. He moved to New York City in 2007 and enjoyed a successful career performing in numerous Off-Broadway, regional and national touring shows. In 2012 he decided to shift his focus to writing and was accepted into the prestigious BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop. He has since been named one of Playbill's "Contemporary Musical Theatre Songwriters You Should Know" and has won the Broadway World 2020 Cabaret Award for 'Best Original Song' for his piece Jingle My Bells written for The Boy Band Project. Mr. Mott's original musicals include In The Light, A Faustian Tale (book by Nathan Wright and Justin Silvestri), The Fairy's Tale (book by Gretchen Suárez-Peña), Mob Wife, A Mafia Comedy (book by Corey Skaggs) and Riding Out The Storm, a ten minute musical (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson). He was commissioned to write the music and lyrics to Lucifer (co-lyricist, Mike Squillante, book by Corey Skaggs) and his first short film, Sundown, A Dance Short. Best known for his recording studio work, Mott's discography includes the LPs Where The Sky Ends (which has surpassed over 4.4 million streams on Spotify), In The Light, A Faustian Tale (Highlights from the World Premiere Studio Cast Recording) [which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Musical Theatre charts], and Abandoned Heart all distributed by Grammy Award Winning label, Broadway Records. His EPs include The Only One (distributed by Motta Music), Where The Sky Ends: The Dance Remixes and Gone: The Remixes (both distributed by Broadway Records). Singles include Christmas, Will You Stay? (feat. Laura Osnes), The Impossible (feat. Matt Bloyd), Fly High (feat. Emma Howard). He has written original award winning material for NYC's The Boy Band Project, including Get Behind My Love and Jingle My Bells (Winner - Best Original Song, 2020 Broadway World Cabaret World Award). His entire discography is available wherever music is sold. Mr. Mott has had the great fortune of working with some of the best singers in the business both in the recording studio and on stage in his touring show, Michael Mott & Friends. His collaborations include TONY Award Nominees Jeremy Jordan, Laura Osnes, Loren Allred, Sierra Boggess, Zachary Levi, Solea Pfeiffer, Ciara Renée, Pia Toscano, Antonio Cipriano, Jenna Ushkowitz, Jennifer Damiano, Orfeh, Matt Doyle, Andy Mientus, Jay Armstrong Johnson, Adrienne Warren, Justin Guarini, Brian Justin Crum, Shayna Steele, James Snyder, Jackie Burns, Mitch Jarvis, Bobby Conte Thornton, Blaine Krauss, Michael Lanning, Marissa McGowan, Crystal Monee Hall, Natalie Weiss, Teal Wicks, Jason Gotay, Ryan Silverman and countless others. Mott's concert work includes sold out performances of his original material at numerous venues in the US and around the world including Feinstein's/ 54 Below, Joe's Pub, 42 West, Rockwood Music Hall, The Green Room 42, The Laurie Beechman Theatre in NYC, The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and the Cockpit Theatre in London, UK. For booking information, please email BookingMichaelMott@gmail.com. Prior to writing, Mott enjoyed a successful acting career for six years. He appeared Off-Broadway in "Milk and Honey" (David) and "I'd Rather Be Right" (Tony) both with Musicals Tonight! Select regional credits include "Kiss Me, Kate" (First Gangster) at Glimmerglass Opera, directed by Diane Paulus, "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?" (Louie) at Merry-Go-Round Playhouse, "9 to 5" (Joe) and "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline" (Neal Matthews), both at The Fireside Theatre, and "Miracle on 34th Street" (Fred Gaily), at both The Wagon Wheel and Armory Theatre. Mr. Mott is currently an Advanced Member of the BMI Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop and proud member of The Dramatists Guild and Actor's Equity Association.
Nothing brings people together more than music and performing; Michael Mott got the best of both worlds as he prepares for his second annual holiday show, "Michael Mott & Friends,” happening in December, along with the release of a brand new single performed by the incomparable Jessica Vosk. Michael was also a professional actor for seven years and while he was grateful for all the work, he realized he was never fully happy. This led him to apply to the prestigious BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, which subsequently changed his life.. Aside from acting, he's also a successful composer and has always been passionate about music. He talks about finding his own style, writing for another person, his issues with the current things on Broadway, the craft that goes into making a musical theatre song, and the indescribable feeling and comfort music brings him that he wants to give back to listeners. A decade later, amongst all his writing and composing success, he even finds himself accepting roles again. Michael Mott is an award-winning composer, lyricist, songwriter and vocal producer who's also recognized internationally for his talent. He graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Musical Theatre Performance and is currently living and working in New York. Michael had a successful acting career in the late 2000s, performing in many Off-Broadway, regional and national touring shows, including "Milk and Honey", "I'd Rather Be Right", "Kiss Me, Kate", "Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?", "9 to 5", "A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline", and "Miracle on 34th Street". In 2012, he decided to pursue writing and was accepted into the prestigious BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Writer's Workshop. Since then, Michael has written numerous original musicals, including "In The Light", "A Faustian Tale" (book by Nathan Wright and Justin Silvestri), "The Fairy's Tale" (book by Gretchen Suárez-Peña), "Mob Wife", "A Mafia Comedy" (book by Corey Skaggs) and "Riding Out The Storm" (book & lyrics by Christine Toy Johnson). He was also commissioned to write the music and lyrics to "Lucifer". Apart from writing music, Michael is also known for his recording studio works which include the LPs "Where The Sky Ends", "In The Light, A Faustian Tale", which debuted at #8 on the Billboard Musical Theatre charts, and "Abandoned Heart". His EPs include "The Only One", "Where The Sky Ends: The Dance Remixes" and "Gone: The Remixes" while his singles include "Christmas, Will You Stay?" (feat. Laura Osnes), "The Impossible" (feat. Matt Bloyd), "Fly High" (feat. Emma Howard). He has written original award-winning material for NYC's The Boy Band Project, including "Get Behind My Love" and "Jingle My Bells" which won Best Original Song at the 2020 Broadway World Cabaret World Award. He will be releasing a new song with Jessica Vosk on December 2nd, 2022, and having his second annual holiday show, "Michael Mott & Friends" at The Green Room 42 in NYC on December 3rd, 2022. Connect with Michael: Website: www.michaelmott.net Instagram: @Michael_Mott TikTok: @Michael_Mott Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April Brucker is an American actress, comedienne and television personality. Her television credits include "Entertainment Tonight" (CBS Paramount), "Inside Edition" (King World), "Judge Jerry" (NBC Universal), "The Layover" (Travel Channel), "My Strange Addiction" (TLC), "Today" (NBC), "Videos After Dark" (ABC), "The Wendy Williams Show" (FOX), "What's My Secret?" (MTV), "What Would You Do?" (ABC) and many other network, cable and international TV shows. Growing up in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, April spent more than a decade living, acting and performing in New York City at cabarets (Don't Tell Mama, The Duplex, The Metropolitan Room), in comedy clubs (Broadway Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club, Standup New York) and in off-Broadway shows, including "Murdered By The Mob," New York's longest running dinner theater production. In Las Vegas, she has performed at Notoriety Theater, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and in a nine month engagement as the special guest star in the classic Vegas showgirl revue "BurlesQ" at Alexis Park Resort. April is the host of "April in Vegas," a Vegas-based streaming TV chat show produced on location at The English Hotel, a new Marriott Tribute Portfolio boutique hotel in the as Vegas Arts District. April earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Acting at New York University's Tisch School and was awarded a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing & Screenwriting from Antioch University Los Angeles. She is the author of “Don't Read My Lips!” and “I Came, I Saw I Sang.”More at IMDb. www.AprilBrucker.TV
Babita Shrestha is a plant-based chef, photographer, graphic designer, and the author of "Plant-based Himalaya". She enjoys creating new unique flavors in all of her endeavors. Babita grew up in the Terai region of Nepal until the age of 12, then moved to the hilly region of Kathmandu where she was traditionally trained to cook by her mother. As the oldest child of the family, it was her responsibility to cook and it quickly grew into a true passion of hers. The unstable political situation in Nepal and her love of filmmaking brought Babita to study film in the United States over a decade ago. There she discovered graphic design and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. Later, as an entrepreneur, she started Vegan Nepal in Lexington, Kentucky in 2017. In 2019, Babita put her full focus on her passion project, a beautifully photographed cookbook titled “Plant-Based Himalaya”. Every recipe, photo, illustration, and even the layout are of her own fabrication. Veganepal.net
Episode 30 of Paranormal Stories. This week the books are 'A Walk in the Physical: Understanding the Human Experience Within the Larger Spiritual Context' by Christian Sundberg and 'Intersections: A True Story of Extraterrestrial Contact' by Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, & Wes Roberts.Christian SundbergYou existed before your human experience, and you will exist after.Drawing from his unique pre-birth memories, Christian Sundberg provides an encouraging framework for understanding the nature of the human experience within the larger spiritual context. A Walk in the Physical is a non-linear reality model that boils down the very vast into succinct accessible language. More than a set of ideas though, it is a tool meant to point you towards the portion of yourself that already exists right now beyond Earth. At the heart of the book is the theme of love, and it describes why authentic love – even in small matters – is so deeply important to our human journey.BioChristian has worked for over 15 years as a project manager for complex nuclear pump and valve manufacturing projects. Christian is also a public speaker, having presented at over 80 events.When Christian was a young child he remembered his existence before coming to Earth. While that memory left him completely for his early adult life, it spontaneously returned at the age of 30 as Christian took up a meditation practice and went through a personal awakening journey. He also began to have Out of Body Experiences (OBEs). Christian now seeks to remind others in at least a small part of who we really are beneath the human “play.” Christian is the author of the book A Walk in the Physical, which attempts to succinctly describe the larger spiritual context in which we exist and the importance of love in our human journey. https://awalkinthephysical.com/https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Physical-Understanding-Experience-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B097CHLN7C/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Lesley Mitchell-Clarke, Wes RobertsI never thought it would be me. As a college professor, aliens seemed to me a cultural anomaly, but not related to my life. Maybe I could see a UFO one day, that would be fun. But these vivid experiences from the 80s, when everything I thought was challenged by a dream that didn't look like a dream, where haunting me. It was not until two decades later, when I was unable to sleep, terrified of what was waiting for me at night, that I looked for an explanation. I met Lesley Mitchell-Clarke and she introduced me to hypnosis. They had been there, with me, from the beginning. I was an abductee, and I had been experiencing alien visits from my early childhood. They had something to say…BioLesley Mitchell-Clarke, BFA PsyT MH CNLP, is a Toronto based, Board Certified Clinical Master Hypnotherapist/Regressionist who specializes in a number of modalities, including working with individuals who feel that they have had contact experiences with extra-terrestrial/ultra-terrestrial beings. Most of this fascinating work, as well as Metaphysical Therapies such as Past Life and Interlife Regression takes place at Lesley's Toronto hypnosis clinic, LIGHTWORK HYPNOSIS (www.lightworkhypnosis.com). Lesley is a properly vetted and selected MUFON mental health care professional, and regularly works with Experiencers/Contactees who are part of their landmark Experiencer Research Programme, headed up by noted author and researcher Kathleen Marden. Lesley performs this same function for FREE EXPERIENCERS, the research group established by the late Dr. Edgar Mitchell, and now, also for the new, cutting-edge organization focused on research into all paranormal events and founded by noted Paranormal Investigator, Ryan Stacey, TESA (www.tesacan.com)For the past ten years, Lesley has been the host of a popular UFOlogy-focused programme – initially presented in audio format as Time/Warner BlogTalkRadio's “CONTACT Radio”, which transitioned into “CONTACT TV” in Spring, 2016 (www.facebook.com/ourcontactTV). All episodes of this fascinating interview programme (which feature a literal “Who's Who” of UFOlogy, Metaphysics, Cryptology, Ancient Archaeology and more) are available on YouTube (www.youtube.com/contacttv). Her co-host (and the Producer of “CONTACT TV”) is experiencer/contactee, Wes Roberts. Wes and Lesley have just had their first book, INTERSECTIONS: A True Story of Extra-Terrestrial Contact published this spring on The Prometea Press imprint, which is about Wes' transformative experience with hypnosis and his recovered memories of alien encounters.Additionally, Lesley focuses her work on performing artists from all disciplines, and has developed hypnosis protocols for dealing with artists' very specialized issues such as stage fright, creative blocks, memory enhancement, dealing with competition and a variety of other topics. Lesley is a graduate of The University of South Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and was a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, working at a number of mental health and addiction treatment facilities in the Los Angeles area. She is also a graduate of The Ontario Hypnosis Centre and School and is a member in good standing of the National Guild of Hypnotists, as well as the National Guild of NLP Practitioners. She has also earned NGH Certifications in Past Life Regression, Interlife Regression and Energy (Entity) Release, Pain Management, Addictions and Pediatric Hypnosis. She is also a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, with a specialty in substance addiction and dependence.Lesley was recently honoured to have acted as the Mistress of Ceremonies, and to also have been a featured presenter (along with Wes Roberts) at the first, third and fourth annual ALIEN COSMIC EXPO, which took place this past June in Toronto. Co-presenters at these events included a list of luminaries from UFOlogy and related fields, including Stanton Friedman, Len Kasten, Travis Walton, Capt. Randy Cramer, Paola Harris, Linda Molton Howe, Grant Cameron, Patty Greer and the Honourable Paul T. Hellyer. Prior to her work in hypnotherapy, Lesley has also had a busy career as an actor/dancer/vocalist, and for the past twenty-plus years, she has also been a top jazz and arts media consultant, with an array of Grammy and JUNO-winning clients as well as major jazz festivals and record labels. Lesley is currently the Director of LMC Media, with offices both in Toronto and Lesley's hometown of New York City. She is also a busy arts writer, contributing regularly to a variety of publications, including The Whole Note; e-Jazz News, thejazzreview.com, LA Jazz Scene and Hot House New York. Lesley is married to the world-renowned jazz drummer and multiple GRAMMY and JUNO winner, Adjunct Professor of the Jazz Department at The University of Toronto and Member of the Order of Canada, Terry Clarke CM. They have two talented sons, Kristopher and Kyle – who both work in the arts.https://lightworkhypnosis.com/https://www.amazon.com/Intersections-True-Story-Extraterrestrial-Contact-ebook/dp/B07T33235T/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1662123331&sr=8-1https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/pastlivespodcast
This week I'm talking to Lesley Mitchell-Clarke about her book 'Intersections: A True Story of Extraterrestrial Contact'.I never thought it would be me. As a college professor, aliens seemed to me a cultural anomaly, but not related to my life. Maybe I could see a UFO one day, that would be fun. But these vivid experiences from the 80s, when everything I thought was challenged by a dream that didn't look like a dream, where haunting me. It was not until two decades later, when I was unable to sleep, terrified of what was waiting for me at night, that I looked for an explanation. I met Lesley Mitchell-Clarke and she introduced me to hypnosis. They had been there, with me, from the beginning. I was an abductee, and I had been experiencing alien visits from my early childhood. They had something to say…BioLesley Mitchell-Clarke, BFA PsyT MH CNLP, is a Toronto based, Board Certified Clinical Master Hypnotherapist/Regressionist who specializes in a number of modalities, including working with individuals who feel that they have had contact experiences with extra-terrestrial/ultra-terrestrial beings. Most of this fascinating work, as well as Metaphysical Therapies such as Past Life and Interlife Regression takes place at Lesley's Toronto hypnosis clinic, LIGHTWORK HYPNOSIS (www.lightworkhypnosis.com). Lesley is a properly vetted and selected MUFON mental health care professional, and regularly works with Experiencers/Contactees who are part of their landmark Experiencer Research Programme, headed up by noted author and researcher Kathleen Marden. Lesley performs this same function for FREE EXPERIENCERS, the research group established by the late Dr. Edgar Mitchell, and now, also for the new, cutting-edge organization focused on research into all paranormal events and founded by noted Paranormal Investigator, Ryan Stacey, TESA (www.tesacan.com)For the past ten years, Lesley has been the host of a popular UFOlogy-focused programme – initially presented in audio format as Time/Warner BlogTalkRadio's “CONTACT Radio”, which transitioned into “CONTACT TV” in Spring, 2016 (www.facebook.com/ourcontactTV). All episodes of this fascinating interview programme (which feature a literal “Who's Who” of UFOlogy, Metaphysics, Cryptology, Ancient Archaeology and more) are available on YouTube (www.youtube.com/contacttv). Her co-host (and the Producer of “CONTACT TV”) is experiencer/contactee, Wes Roberts. Wes and Lesley have just had their first book, INTERSECTIONS: A True Story of Extra-Terrestrial Contact published this spring on The Prometea Press imprint, which is about Wes' transformative experience with hypnosis and his recovered memories of alien encounters.Additionally, Lesley focuses her work on performing artists from all disciplines, and has developed hypnosis protocols for dealing with artists' very specialized issues such as stage fright, creative blocks, memory enhancement, dealing with competition and a variety of other topics. Lesley is a graduate of The University of South Dakota, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and was a Licensed Psychiatric Technician, working at a number of mental health and addiction treatment facilities in the Los Angeles area. She is also a graduate of The Ontario Hypnosis Centre and School and is a member in good standing of the National Guild of Hypnotists, as well as the National Guild of NLP Practitioners. She has also earned NGH Certifications in Past Life Regression, Interlife Regression and Energy (Entity) Release, Pain Management, Addictions and Pediatric Hypnosis. She is also a Certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, with a specialty in substance addiction and dependence.Lesley was recently honoured to have acted as the Mistress of Ceremonies, and to also have been a featured presenter (along with Wes Roberts) at the first, third and fourth annual ALIEN COSMIC EXPO, which took place this past June in Toronto. Co-presenters at these events included a list of luminaries from UFOlogy and related fields, including Stanton Friedman, Len Kasten, Travis Walton, Capt. Randy Cramer, Paola Harris, Linda Molton Howe, Grant Cameron, Patty Greer and the Honourable Paul T. Hellyer. Prior to her work in hypnotherapy, Lesley has also had a busy career as an actor/dancer/vocalist, and for the past twenty-plus years, she has also been a top jazz and arts media consultant, with an array of Grammy and JUNO-winning clients as well as major jazz festivals and record labels. Lesley is currently the Director of LMC Media, with offices both in Toronto and Lesley's hometown of New York City. She is also a busy arts writer, contributing regularly to a variety of publications, including The Whole Note; e-Jazz News, thejazzreview.com, LA Jazz Scene and Hot House New York. Lesley is married to the world-renowned jazz drummer and multiple GRAMMY and JUNO winner, Adjunct Professor of the Jazz Department at The University of Toronto and Member of the Order of Canada, Terry Clarke CM. They have two talented sons, Kristopher and Kyle – who both work in the arts.https://lightworkhypnosis.com/https://www.amazon.com/Intersections-True-Story-Extraterrestrial-Contact-ebook/dp/B07T33235T/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1662123331&sr=8-1https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/https://www.patreon.com/alienufopodcast
Kara Menendez / @kara.menendez Kara Menendez is a New Jersey native. She began her dance training at the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble. Kara went on to further her dance studies at Marymount Manhattan College, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance, with a Ballet Concentration and a Business Minor. Kara has performed works by Emery Lecrone, Paul Taylor, Darrell Moultrie, Norbet De La Cruz, Adam Barruch, Breton Tyner-Bryan and Larry Keigwin. She has also had the opportunity to train at the Vancouver Arts Umbrella, San Francisco Conservatory, Ballet Hispanico, Northwest Dance Project, Movement Invention Project, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Parsons Dance. Kara is a Springboard Danse Montreal alumni, where she had the honor of performing work by Peter Chu. As a professional artist, Kara has been fortunate to work in many facets of the entertainment industry. In addition to concert dance, her professional credits include singing and acting in Off- Broadway shows at Royal Family Productions, Virginia Repertory Theatre, and Axelrod Performing Arts Center. Internationally, she has performed in Tokyo Broadcasting Service's production of West Side Story at IHI Stage Around; a 360 degree theatre in Tokyo, Japan. Kara has also been featured in a music video for the pop-rock band KITTEN. She had the honor of performing on the 74th annual Tony Awards for the presentation of Broadway's Back! with the cast of MOULIN ROUGE! The Musical. Kara is a proud recipient of the New Jersey Governor's Award for Artistic Leadership and Excellence in Dance. She is a member of the Actors' Equity Association and is represented by Clear Talent Group. Kara believes in giving back to the community as she shares her passion and craft with many students around the state of New Jersey. Kara continuously returns back to her high school as a choreographer. Kara is also a dance competition adjudicator for Starbound National Talent Competition. https://www.karamenendez.com/ Try a Free Trial of BFTS and work 1 on 1 with Coach Joe! https://builtforthestage.com/free-trial www.broadwaypodcastnetwork.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paintings that celebrate the every-day wonders of life mark the work that artist Beth Barger is known for. Through her contemporary impressionist style, she strives to give others a reason to contemplate the beauty found in the way the landscape changes as the sun moves across the sky, the warm shadows that embrace a familiar landmark, or the sparkle of whiskers on a much-loved family pet. Beth's paintings are infused with light and color creating a rich haven for her viewers to recall and honor their own treasured memories.After earning her Fine Arts Degree from East Carolina University in Graphic Design, Beth began her career in advertising and design. Beth's art calling was interrupted during the last 16 years of her career while she applied her subjective problem-solving skills to human resource challenges for an international corporation. In going full circle, she is returning to the fine arts to pursue her painting passion.To see Beth's work check out her website and follow her on Facebook & Instagram. To see Beth's art in person please visit these fine galleries: Carolina Creations - New Bern, NC Mattie King Davis Art Gallery - Beaufort, NC Website: www.bbargerart.com Facebook: @bbargerart Instagram: @bbargerartBeth's artist recommendations: Joaquín Sorolla ("Mending the Sails") John Singer Sargent Daniel F. Gerhartz Nicole White Kennedy Jean Grunewald Support the show
Jasna Bogdanovska @jasnalika describes her first experience with photography as magical. In this episode, she tells her story of switching from the certainty and predictability of mathematics to the wild land of art and how this change sparked and still sparks enormous personal growth. Jasna's creative process is one of exploration filled with uncertainty, unpredictability, and discomfort as well as adventure and excitement. She likens it to traveling. She says that most of her creative projects start as feelings of discomfort, concerns about social issues, and/or a generalized restlessness all of which she aspires to greet with curiosity and compassion. Listen to this inspiring conversation where we discuss fear as an invitation to be curious, failure as part of the process, and the freedom and strength that is possible when you welcome uncertainty. Link to full episode in bio. Jasna is a photographer, educator, avid traveler, and explorer of different cultures. She received both her Master of Fine Arts Degree in Fine Art Photography and her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Photographic Illustration from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. Bogdanovska's artwork explores issues of femininity, culture, migration, duality, identity and heritage using various mediums such as photography, installation and video. She is widely exhibited internationally in solo and group exhibitions including Macedonia, Iceland, Croatia, South Korea, Bosnia, Canada and the US. As an educator, Jasna Bogdanovska has taught classes in Iceland and has created international collaborations for her students with students in Taiwan, Brazil and Canada. As an Art Director and Photographer, Jasna has worked on advertising campaigns both in the US and Europe. Notes and Resources: Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner http://jasnabogdanovska.com/ This episode was edited and mixed by Chad Clarke
On the first stop of the “Las cuatro esquinas Tour” around the United States, Dr. Adriana Pacheco and Seattle Escribe bring together a panel of key players in education, culture, and literature to discuss names, topics, trends and voices in literature by writers of hispanic heritage and their impact on the culture. The literature of writers from Spanish-speaking countries who write from the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain is impacting the world in an unprecedented way. Awards, publishing houses, curated lists, and translations of new books give proof of the movement. Hablemos, escritoras has followed these changes and recognizes synergies that mark our contemporary world, as well as the causes and motivations that have driven the phenomenon. This talk, part of the 2022 “Las cuatro esquinas Tour” around the United States, will allow for conversations with cultural advocates, members of the community, and especially readers about what we have learned after years of work. Most importantly, it offers space to learn what is happening in our region, the challenges we face, and the road that still needs to be traveled in recognizing new names, topics, and trends. The tour's goal is to broaden the scope of the conversation beyond regional borders and to encourage and foster meaningful, nationwide conversations about the presence, impacts, and influences of literature, language, and the hispanic culture in the United States. This event will be presented in English. Presented by Town Hall Seattle, Seattle Escribe, and Hablemos, escritoras. Participants Catalina Marie Cantú (Xicana) is of Indigenous Mexican/Madeiran heritage and is a multi-genre writer, interdisciplinary artist, Jack Straw Fellow, and Alum of VONA/Voices and The Mineral School. She has received funding from Artists' Trust, Hugo House, Centrum, and Hedgebrook. Her poems and stories have been published widely and anthologized. Cantú earned a B.A. in La Raza Studies and a J.D. from the University of Washington, where she was a co-founding member of the groundbreaking Latinx groups MEChA and Teatro del Piojo. As a volunteer attorney, she managed the King County Bar Association Bilingual Spanish Legal Clinic. She is a co-founding member and current Board President of La Sala Latinx Artists and former chair of Los Norteños NW Latino Writers. As a writer, Cantú's goal is to bring her Latinx BIPOC family viewpoint to the page and provide stories to connect readers to themselves and their familias. She is currently finishing her braided essay collection and her first YA novel. She lives on the unceded traditional land of the Coast Salish peoples, specifically, the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish People. Miguel Guillén joined ArtsWA in 2016 and currently serves as Program Manager for the Grants to Organizations program. As a seasoned arts administrator, Miguel provides support to community-based arts organizations and projects, small arts groups, and artists across Washington. He has previously managed arts programs for the private sector. Born in Mexico and raised in the Skagit Valley of Washington State, Miguel received an Arts Management Certificate from Seattle Central College. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Cornish College of the Arts, Seattle. He is a practicing visual artist. Claudia Castro Luna is an Academy of American Poets Poet Laureate fellow (2019), WA State Poet Laureate (2018-2021), and Seattle's inaugural Civic Poet (2015-2018). Castro Luna's newest collection of poetry, Cipota Under the Moon, is forthcoming in May of 2022 from Tia Chucha Press. She is also the author of One River, A Thousand Voices, the Pushcart-nominated Killing Marías, which was also shortlisted for WA State 2018 Book Award in poetry, and the chapbook This City. Her most recent non-fiction is in There's a Revolution Outside, My Love: Letters from a Crisis. Living in English and Spanish, Claudia writes and teaches in Seattle on unceded Duwamish lands where she gardens and keeps chickens with her husband and their three children. Alfonso Mendoza is a Mexican author that has written and published more than forty peer reviewed academic articles and chapters in the areas of economics, finance, and social sciences. As a creative writer, he enjoys writing short stories and poetry. Alfonso was a founding member of Seattle Escribe and participated as a student in the first writing workshop. Since then, he has remained in close contact with creative writing and the writers in the group. He is the current president of Seattle Escribe. José Luis Montero is passionate about storytelling regardless of the medium. After dabbling in radio, photography, and filmmaking, he turned his artistic attention towards the written word, both in English and Spanish. He was born and raised in Mexico and has lived most of his adult life in Seattle. He earned a certificate in Literary Fiction from University of Washington and a Master in Narrative and Poetry from Escuela de Escritores in Madrid. Upon his return from Spain, he worked as a production intern for Copper Canyon Press and assistant editor of poetry for Narrative Magazine before becoming a resident of the Jack Straw Writers Program in 2021. He is the former president of Seattle Escribe, a nonprofit promoting Spanish literature, and currently serves on the board of Seattle City of Literature. Dr. Adriana Pacheco was born in Puebla, Mexico and is a naturalized American Citizen. She sits at, and is the former Chair of, the International Board of Advisors at University of Texas Austin. She is an Affiliate Research Fellow at Llilas Benson, a Texas Book Festival Featured Author (2012), has several publications in collective books and magazines and has edited several books like Romper con la palabra. Violencia y género en la literatura mexicana contemporánea (Eón, 2017), and Para seguir rompiendo con la palabra. Dramaturgas, cineastas, periodistas y ensayistas mexicanas contemporáneas (Literal/Eón, 2021). She is the founder and producer of Hablemos Escritoras podcast and its accompanying encyclopedia, and founder of the first online bookstore for the United States focusing on women writing in Spanish or of Hispanic heritage: Shop Escritoras. She is currently working on several new books. Rubi Romero has worked as a content and policy manager, technical account manager, and UX Researcher at Amazon. In addition, Rubi serves as one of the leaders for Latinos@; an affinity group at Amazon, as a Career Development Director, and as a project manager for the Hispanic Heritage Month. Rubi graduated from the University of Washington with a Master's Degree in Digital Business and a B.A. in Communications and Sociology. Previously, she was a Project Manager for Microsoft and a Program Director for a non-profit organization where she built a State Program to assist Latino Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking. Rubi is originally from Mexico City and has lived in Seattle since 1994. Kristen Millares Young is a journalist, essayist and novelist. Named a Paris Review staff pick, her debut novel Subduction won Nautilus and IPPY awards. Her short stories, essays, reviews and investigations appear most recently in the Washington Post, The Rumpus, PANK Magazine, the Los Angeles Review, and others, as well as the anthologies Alone Together, which won a Washington State Book Award in general nonfiction, and Advanced Creative Nonfiction: A Writer's Guide and Anthology. She is the editor of Seismic: Seattle, City of Literature, a 2021 Washington State Book Award finalist in creative nonfiction. A former Hugo House Prose Writer-in-Residence, Kristen was the researcher for the New York Times team that produced “Snow Fall,” which won a Pulitzer Prize. Presented by Town Hall Seattle. To become a member or make a donation click here.
My name is Malory Christensen. I was born in Montana, but raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. I graduated from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: with an emphasis in Ceramics, and a Minor in Psychology. Upon my completion at Westminster, I moved to Seattle, Washington to pursue a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with a specialization in Art Therapy. Having earned my Master's Degree from Antioch University, I moved back home to Utah, and am working as an Art Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist. In my free time I love exploring different art mediums and challenging myself to try new things. Art has always been a way for me to relax and de-stress and is one of the best coping tools I have found. While they are complex, the tedious process in which I apply my patterns has always been therapeutic for me. Website link: https://malorychristensen.wixsite.com/create Therapy link: https://unifiedfamilytherapy.com/
Musitations™: Exploring Music, Meditation, Creativity and Wisdom
Thrilled to have my good friend, colleague and fellow Multi-Grammy® nominee Will Clipman on Musitations™ for the kick off of season 2! I have admired Will and his profound work in world music and percussion for more than 3 decades! It is such an honor and treat to have him on the show. Little did I know we had so much in common; both being published poets, devoted world music multi-instrumentalists and most importantly survivors of a near death experience - which is how we connected while collaborating on a project for the IANDS (International Association of Near Death Experiences) conference last year. We immediately connected and began discussing doing an episode on Musitations™ together which is now live! We discuss the meaning of mythopoetic, conscious creativity and the importance of having "serious fun" when creating - as well as the importance of listening, stillness and silence. Here is a bit more about Will: Will Clipman is a poet, percussionist, performing and recording artist, maskmaker, storyteller and educator. He has been nominated for seven GRAMMY® Awards, including one for his solo world music album Pathfinder, and his pan-global instrumental palette is featured in his Planet of Percussion® workshop and performance. Will has recorded over seventy albums, including thirty-five for Canyon Records, the world's foremost producer of Native American music. Will's poetry is widely published, including his book Dog Light (Wesleyan University Press). His masks and mythopoetic storytelling are showcased in his workshop and performance Myths & Masks®, which is available as a DVD. Will has conducted over three hundred artist-in-residence programs for elementary, middle and high schools, colleges and universities, senior centers, adult and juvenile prisons, hospitals, libraries, resorts and retreat centers. His work as an educator has been recognized with an Arizona Commission on the Arts Decade of Distinguished Service Award and three Governor's Arts Awards nominations. Will has toured throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as in Germany, Canada, Morocco and Russia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Arizona. For further insights into Will's work, please visit his website at www.willclipman.com. 08:14 Mythopoetic 13:28 Conscious Creativity 14:40 Serious Fun 24:05 Planet Percussion 31:12 Will's Musical Origin Story 33:33 Feeling Good and Groovy 37:35 Our Near-Death Experiences 47:19 The Importance of Listening, Stillness and Silence 49:40 Will's first poem 56:40 Playing a Duet with Silence
April 3, 2022 ~ Detroit School of Arts Visual Arts and Design Teacher Mikwonjilian Antwih tells Paul W. about her journey getting a Master of Fine Arts Degree at the University of Dundee.
Mrs. Sally Di Marco earned a respectable reputation in the fashion industry as a chief fashion designer for the fur-lined coat collections for names such as Chanel and Dior at the Glenbrook Coat Company. From 1979-2010 she worked at Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) where she was an Associate Professor and the Program Coordinator of the Fashion Design and Merchandising Programs. From 2011-2017, she served as an Associate Professor and Coordinator of the Fashion Design Program at Stevenson University located in Maryland. Her academic background includes a Master of Higher Education Degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Fashion Design from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA). Mrs. Di Marco is the author of the technical fashion design text, “Draping Basics” published by Bloomsbury-Fairchild Publications. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/heather-harris96/message
The Well Seasoned Librarian : A conversation about Food, Food Writing and more.
. Joanne Weir is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, international cooking teacher, restaurateur and renowned chef. Joanne's passion for cooking was stoked by a legacy of life in the kitchen. A fourth-generation professional chef, Joanne's great-grandmother operated a restaurant in Boston at the turn of the century called Pilgrim's Pantry. This enthusiasm for food was passed down to her grandfather and then to her mother, a professional chef and caterer who worked with the legendary cookbook author, Charlotte Turgeon. Joanne continues that same tradition. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts, Joanne went on to teach Fine Arts in Boston. She then found her way back to the kitchen. Joanne spent five years cooking with Alice Waters at Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California and studied with Madeleine Kamman in France, where she was awarded a Master Chef Diploma with honors. Her ultimate calling is teaching others to cook in the United States and throughout the world -- Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, UK, South America, Mexico and Canada. In 2013, Joanne won the Tour Operator of the Year Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals for her highly acclaimed Culinary Journeys. She spends several months of the year touring the globe sharing her extensive cooking background with regard to nutrition, food theory and technique, in particular Mediterranean cuisine and the regional foods of the U.S. Joanne has a twenty-five-year history as a host for her cooking shows, which air nationally on Public Television and CreateTV. In her award-winning television series, Joanne Weir's Cooking Class and Joanne Weir Gets Fresh, Joanne's love of teaching students how to cook is shared with a national TV audience. Her current television series, “Joanne Weir Plates and Places” won Best New Series from Taste Awards in 2019. Fifty-two new episodes feature segments filmed throughout the Mediterranean, the Rhine and Danube Rivers, Washington and California, as well as in her kitchen studio in San Francisco. Joanne's talents were brought to life in the PBS series "Weir Cooking in the Wine Country," shot on location in Napa Valley. Her companion book, Weir's More Cooking in the Wine Country (Simon & Schuster, 2001) garnered a James Beard Award nomination and an IACP Cookbook Award nomination. Joanne's adopted hometown, San Francisco, is the culinary setting for "Weir Cooking in the City," her 26-part PBS series and companion book (Simon & Schuster, 2004) for which she received a James Beard Award. She is also the author of Wine Country Cooking (Ten Speed Press, 2008), Tequila: A Guide to Types, Flights, Cocktails and Bites (Ten Speed Press, 2009), and Cooking Confidence (Taunton, 2012). Kitchen Gypsy (2015) Joanne Weir Website: https://www.joanneweir.com/ Copita Restraunt Website: https://www.copitarestaurant.com/ If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts
Nenia Corcoran is the author of He Loves Me Not, a young adult novel aiming to shine a light on toxic relationships and teen dating violence. She holds a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing and a Master of Arts Degree in English Literature from Southern New Hampshire University. She has been a police officer in New Hampshire for nearly a decade and teaches a general safety class for young women.A survivor of both domestic violence and sexual assault, Nenia's goal is to empower and educate young women to recognize the signs of toxic relationships to avoid becoming victims of abuse.She currently lives in New Hampshire with her husband, two wonderful stepchildren and two obnoxious, but loveable chocolate labs.Connect with her at:www.neniacorcoran.comFB: https://www.facebook.com/Nenia-Corcoran-103593984503625/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neniacorcoranSupport the show
Nenia Corcoran has been a police officer in New Hampshire for nearly a decade and teaches a general safety class for young women. Despite being a police officer and professionally trained on how to identify domestic abuse on the job, she found herself a survivor herself of domestic violence. Nenia's goal is to empower and educate young women to recognize the signs of toxic relationships to avoid becoming victims of abuse.Holding a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Creative Writing and a Master of Arts Degree in English Literature from Southern New Hampshire University she is the author of He Loves Me Not, a young adult novel aiming to shine a light on toxic relationships and dating violence.Social Media:IG/ Twitter @neniacorcoran Debut Novel: He Loves Me Nothttps://www.amazon.com/He-Loves-Not-Nenia-Corcoran/dp/0578893843/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Personal Website/Blog:www.neniacorcoran.com Follow the podcast Onemomentpleasepodcast.comIG:@onemomentpleasepodcastFB: One Moment Please
Donald Lawrence is equally at home in both the inspirational and contemporary arenas, the multiple Grammy and Stellar Award winner has collaborated with a diverse roster, including such marquee names as Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Kirk Franklin, En Vogue and Mary J. Blige. Donald Lawrence is an American gospel music songwriter, record producer and artist. He studied at Cincinnati Conservatory, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in music. While in Cincinnati, he was also the Minister of Music at the Southern Baptist Church on Reading Road.
In August 2020, Verlena L. Johnson was featured in ZAMI NOBLA's virtual art show, Cocktails, Tea, and Art. This interview was recorded remotely a few days before the show. Verlena L. Johnson was born and raised in the Midwest (Wisconsin and Illinois), but also briefly lived in New York City, Ealing England, Oakland, Long Beach and most recently Los Angeles. She earned a Master's Degree in Afro-American Studies (emphasis: Art History, 1996) from the University of Wisconsin — Madison and a Master's of Fine Arts Degree from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (Sculpture, 2001). She has also studied wood carving with master Ghanaian woodcarvers and at both Penland School of Craft and Haystack Mountain School of Craft. Her M.A. thesis, “The Image Text Composite in the Art of Faith Ringgold: Form and Narrative” explores Ringgold's art using WJT Mitchell's Picture Theory to examine the meaning created by Ringgold combining images and text. It also examines Ringgold's "Picasso's Studio," as a meta-picture or a picture about pictures, specifically focusing on Black female subjectivity. Thesis Advisor: Freida High Tesfagiorgis. She has exhibited her work in Chicago (IL), Madison (WI), New York (NY), Oakland and Los Angeles (CA), amongst other places.
The Howard Alumni Movemakers Podcast hosted by Joshua Mercer
Welcome to the HU Movemakers Podcast (www.humovemakers.com), where we highlight folks in Howard University Culture that are blazing the trail and making moves! If you would like to apply or nominate someone to be on the podcast, please email bio/headshot to humovemakers@gmail.com. Resheida Brady, a Chicago native, received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Howard University and Master of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Southern California. Upon graduating, Resheida entered the industry as a writers' assistant and has matriculated to writing for such shows as, “Being Mary Jane (BET),” “Good Trouble (Freeform), SEX/LIFE (Netflix).” She is currently Producer on Godfather of Harlem (EPIX). Resheida hopes to tell poignant, impacting stories and create interesting and entertaining characters that will inspire the world through relatability and empathy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/humovemakers/support
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