Podcast appearances and mentions of Sean Watkins

(Editor's Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it's like to listen back. Enjoy!This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 after Chris released his solo album, 'Laysongs.')Chris Thile (Nickel Creek, Punch Brothers) has been making music nonstop since he was 5 years old. His musical parents found him a mandolin and he started taking lessons and jamming at nearby Southern California pizza shops. He met Sara and Sean Watkins when he was 12 and they started Nickel Creek. In the meantime, Chris' parents moved the family from California to Murray, Kentucky and really started getting serious about evangelical Christianity. This would have a huge impact on Chris; his record, 'Laysongs,' asks a lot of questions surrounding his experience with religion as a young kid. He talks about the transition from being a family with no religion in their routine to being enveloped so intensely in faith.Another important aspect that comes along on the album is Chris' striking love for classical music. His grandparents gave him some pieces by Bach and set him up for a lifetime of studying and playing classical. Elsewhere in our Basic Folk conversation he also gets into what it was like to grow up alongside Sara and Sean as bandmates, friends, and fellow Christians. One of the themes of the new album is about community, namely, engaging in a community that you love. Chris recognized that he dissented from Christian community in his young adult life where everyone was thinking the same way – Chris felt excluded, so he left. Now, in music, he's found a new community where everyone thinks the same, so still certain people are excluded. He talks about how the pandemic helped further shape those feelings about exclusionary community. We also get into a riveting conversation about Chris' thoughts on writing simple pop music and one of his deepest passions: wine.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

On this episode of Five Good Thoughts, Jack Bodenhamer sits down with Sean Watkins, the Associate Dean of Lifelong Learning at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, to discuss the value of cross-cultural competency in our modern social context.

For over forty years, John Johnson (Simply Saint Nick) has been a character actor and historical presenter, notably bringing the role of Santa Claus to life in the most authentic way. His debut on stage (and as Santa no less) was at the age of six in an elementary school production of “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Since then, John has gone on to study acting with the Alban Arts Academy in Saint Albans, West Virginia. He has also attended classes taught by such artists as Pam Chibora, Leah Turley, Sean Watkins, Adam Bryan, Marlette Carter, and Kelly Strom. He has performed regionally in such shows as “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe” as Father Christmas (2011), “Miracle on 34th Street” as Kris Kringle (2012), “The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus” as Nicholas (2013), and “Adventures in Santa Claus Land” as Santa (2019). He has also performed the role on local television commercials and on various Christmas specials regionally. But it isn't his acting abilities that make Santa John unique. Rather, it is his great faith in Christ – the Reason for the Season. Yes, John has always portrayed the role from the Christian perspective which goes all the way back to Nicholas of Myra (270-343AD). Nicholas was the prototype of the Santa we know and love today. Santa John has studied carefully over his lifetime both the history and the traditions of the character that he portrays. His portrayal emphasizes service to Christ, love, joy, peace, and hope – the bedrocks of the season. Couple these things with the fact that Santa John truly loves children, maintains a jolly demeanor, and a deep love of the role and you have something special in him. The additions of real whiskers, custom tailored suits, and real accessories make Santa John someone to believe in. In 2023, Santa John even wrote a book about his life, his faith, and role as Santa Claus. It is available at Westbow Press, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Christianbooks.com. Click the title to get a copy of “Simply Saint Nick: My Life as a Real-Life Christian Santa Claus.” Amazon link https://a.co/d/97qKnNo Interview with the Christian Chronicle, December 2023 https://christianchronicle.org/peace-on-earth-and-goodwill-to-men-christian-santa-professes-christ/ https://simplysaintnick.com/  

You probably know Ed Helms from his unforgettable turns in The Hangover movies, The Office, and a laundry list of era-defining comedies, but what you might not know is that he shreds bluegrass music, too. (Actually, if you've seen The Office, you'll know about his impressive musicianship.) Helms has played in bluegrass bands since his college days, so he knows a thing or two about writing a great American roots song. And what's more American than getting too pissed off and ruining nice things?Helms joins Sean Watkins and Peter Harper for a writing session that centers on a paraphrased version of Abraham Maslow's law of the instrument: “When all you've got is a hammer, everything's a nail.” The trio use the phrase as a way to look at personal and societal inabilities to approach situations with “the right tool,” like nuance, patience, or grace. Instead, anger—the hammer—seems to be the only tool in our belts. That inevitably means we end up smashing stuff.Tune in to hear how this John Prine-inspired country tune takes shape—plus, don't miss the story of Sean's DMV blowup when he was just 16.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

Sara + Sean Watkins are Grammy winning musicians that are 2/3 of Nickel Creek (which they started with Chris Thile as kids), The Watkins Family Hour (which features Fiona Apple, Benmont Tench, Jon Brion, John C Riley, and rotating cast of incredible musicians), their own solo records, Sara is in I'm With Her (with Sara Jarosz & Aiofe O'Donovan), as well as collaborations with Jackson Browne, John Mayer, Blake Mills, Dawes, and many others. We talk about the power in diverse skillsets we gain both touring in a large variety of situations as well as various levels of business responsibilities, authenticity and humbleness (versus the emperors new clothes), never taking situations for granted, faking it, and a whole lot of laughs.Get more access and support this show by subscribing to our Patreon, right here.Links:Sara WatkinsSean WatkinsWatkins Family HourNickel CreekI'm With HerDan WilsonBryan SuttonLargoEp 45 - Glen Phillips'Let's Go (So We Can Get Back)' - Jeff TweedyVince GillThe Station InnJenny LewisChris ThileMichael DavesBenmont TenchThe DecemberistsJohn PrineEp 5 - Shovels & RopeClick here to watch this conversation on YouTube.Social Media:The Other 22 Hours InstagramThe Other 22 Hours TikTokMichaela Anne InstagramAaron Shafer-Haiss InstagramAll music written, performed, and produced by Aaron Shafer-Haiss. Become a subscribing member on our Patreon to gain more inside access including exclusive content, workshops, the chance to have your questions answered by our upcoming guests, and more.

This time on Before Your Very Ears, hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper give love a chance. Helping them learn the ways of love is Nick Thune, comedian and musician, who spearheads the songwriting session—but not before sharing some of the best bird-related jokes you'll ever hear.The trio settles on a Steve Jobs-ish strategy of starting with the finished product, and working their way backwards. The end goal in this case? A love song, but a different kind of love song. The objective prompts interesting discussions: What's a typical love song, and therefore what will make for an atypical love song? Romantic ballads are usually filled with rose-colored reflections and sweet sentiment, and this one isn't too different, but there's one key thing missing: a love interest.That doesn't stop the song's protagonist, whose hunt for love unspools over a verse that eventually slows to a speak-singing 6/8 sway, and a radio-ready power-pop chorus. If you've ever wondered how to write a classic love song, well… look elsewhere. But if you're keen on figuring out how to write a memorable, distinct one, this is your episode.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

In this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I am thrilled and honored to sit down with the incredible Luke Bulla, one of my all-time favorite instrumentalists and vocalists. Our conversation is a deep dive into his remarkable musical journey and the experiences that have shaped his illustrious career.Luke's life has been steeped in music from an early age. At age four, he began touring and singing with his family band and took up the fiddle at seven. His prodigious talent quickly became evident as he went on to win the National Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho, six times in his respective age categories. At sixteen, he made history by becoming the youngest winner of the Grand Champion division. By age ten, Luke had already made a mark at Nashville's Grand Master Fiddle Championship as the youngest top-ten finalist.In the spring of 1999, Luke moved to Nashville, diving headfirst into a full-time music career. His early years in Tennessee were marked by his stint with Ricky Skaggs' band, Kentucky Thunder, where his exceptional fiddle playing earned him his first Grammy Award. Following this, he joined the John Cowan Band. He performed and recorded with a host of renowned artists including Brandi Carlile, Jim Lauderdale, Darrell Scott, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Edgar Meyer, Bela Fleck, and many more. His collaborations read like a who's who of the music industry, featuring names such as Bryan Sutton, Kevin Costner & Modern West, Shawn Colvin, Tony Rice, Chris Thile, Peter Rowan, Patty Griffin, Glen Phillips, Rodney Crowell, and Earl Scruggs.Luke was a perennial instructor at Mark O'Connor's fiddle camps during his early years in Nashville. Alongside his long-time friend Casey Driessen, Luke founded the band Wisechild, which toured briefly with John Mayer and Counting Crows. He also played a pivotal role in the band W.P.A. (Works Progress Administration), a collaboration that included notable members like Sean Watkins, Glen Phillips, Sara Watkins, Benmont Tench, Pete Thomas, Greg Leisz, and Davey Faragher.In 2009, Luke released a solo EP featuring a stellar lineup of musicians, including Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Bela Fleck, and Aoife O'Donovan. That same year, he joined Lyle Lovett's Large Band and toured full-time with them until 2023.In 2015, Luke co-founded the Bluegrass/Americana record label, Pure Music | Nashville, with music and business executive John L. Heithaus. The label released his LP, Who Loves You Better, in May 2016. Recorded at Zac Brown's Southern Ground Nashville studio and produced by Grammy winner Bryan Sutton, the LP showcases Luke's extraordinary musical talent.Join us for an enriching discussion as we explore Luke's diverse musical influences, his approach to songwriting, and the incredible journey that has led him to where he is today. This episode is a celebration of his enduring contribution to music and his unwavering passion for his craft.Music from the Episode:Luke Bulla - Temperance Reel (Luke Bulla/Guy Clark/J.R.Stuart)Luke Bulla - Who Loves You Better (Feat: Sarah Jarosz) (Lyle Lovett)Luke Bulla - On the Turning Away (David Gilmour and Anthony Moore)Luke Bulla - Tie Me Down and Set Me Free (Luke Bulla/J.R.Stuart)Thank you for listening! If you have any questions, feedback, or ideas for the show, please contact me at brad@thebandwichtapes.com. Please tell your friends about the show.The theme song, "Playcation", was written by Mark Mundy.

Ever wondered how songwriters capture scenery and stories so vivid that they seem to jump out of the song and into real life? Cary Brothers can offer some insight. In addition to releasing three full-length solo albums, the Los Angeles-based musician's songs have been featured in dozens of film and TV productions, including Grey's Anatomy, ER, Scrubs, One Tree Hill, Smallville, 90210, Garden State, and more.Brothers moved to Los Angeles to work in film, but eventually turned to focus on writing music. His experiences in Hollywood gave Brothers a keen visual sense in music—and a deep appreciation for how sounds and visuals can augment one another. This time out on Before Your Very Ears, Brothers joins hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper to talk about how to balance the desires of both our eyes and ears while arranging tunes.The end result is a deliciously striking last-call serenade. It starts with a Pogues-esque keys motif, then blossoms into a Waits-meets-Springsteen, back-of-the-bar heartbreaker. The details get filled in as the writing session goes on—the local watering hole with its broken jukebox and laissez-faire doorman—and before long, the cinematic, lonesome ballad takes shape.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

Mississippi-born, Los Angeles-based musician and songwriter Garrison Starr has been recording and releasing music since the early '90s. The veteran rocker is an expert on creative expression—but also on navigating the “ballsack of an industry” that is the professional music world.That includes the alienating experience of having to engage in a narrative—whether in song or in the press—that isn't real or true for you, maybe even one that cheapens your personhood. “How many times have I done that to myself?” Starr wonders. These are the things the commercial music industry foists upon its would-be stars.Along with Before Your Very Ears hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper, Starr hits on the key to writing great songs: Being honest creates more, and better, success. “The vulnerability is where the power is,” says Starr. Fueled by the experience of being outed in college, and then exiled from her evangelical community for being gay, Starr leads the trio on a songwriting expedition to examine the damage of having our stories ripped from us—and the potential of reclamation through song.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

If you've been in any bar past last call, you've heard Dan Wilson's work. “Closing Time” launched his band Semisonic into the international pop-culture stratosphere in 1998, and since then, he's become an A-list cowriter with some of music's biggest names—including, perhaps, the biggest: Taylor Swift. The 62-year-old Minnesota native cowrote the Chicks' Grammy-winning anthem “Not Ready to Make Nice,” Adele's tear-jerker “Someone Like You,” and Chris Stapleton's “White Horse,” which took home the 2024 Grammy for best country song. Wilson insists that he rebels against any “role” foisted upon him in the studio—he's less “writer's block killer” and more “creative therapist,” digging for truth and emotion.Wilson's creative craft has brought us some of this century's most ubiquitous and popular songs, and on this episode of Before Your Very Ears, he applies it with hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper to write an alt-country tune in G major. The central idea? You're not your feelings, and sometimes it's only through the grace of those closest to us that we can pare down an overreaction: “It's a long-term solution to a short-term problem/When you're looking for answers, that's when everybody's got one,” the main hook calls.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, the songwriters and musicians behind indie-folk favorites Milk Carton Kids, don't cut corners when it comes to songwriting. Everything gets held under the microscope; everything is subject to change. There's no ego in the room, just pure service of the song.Ryan and Pattengale join hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper to talk influences—what gets through into your songwriting, and what do you block out?—before digging into a downtempo plucker built around a timeless, folk-country melodic convention. Once the basic pieces are in place, though, things get interesting. The gang calls this “Burt Bacharach-ing it up;” lashing the essential elements tightly to the deck. Word choices are analyzed and tweaked, melodies are shifted ever so slightly, and chord progressions are optimized, note by note.The quartet settles on a simple, memorable lyrical composition (“An Orbison, one-nugget snapshot”), but that doesn't mean there isn't space for some Adam Sandler vocal influence to counterbalance the Nebraska-era Springsteen solemnity.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

On the second episode of Before Your Very Ears, west coast folk musician and songwriting powerhouse Madison Cunningham engages in some anger management.Along with hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper, Cunningham, whose 2022 record Revealer won the Grammy for Best Folk Album, digs into the nature of artistry and truth-telling: What are the social and professional costs of telling it like it is, or simply sticking to your artistic guns instead of appealing to the masses? Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot got them dropped from their label—then it went on to become their most celebrated record. Who's to say?Invoking her upbringing in the church and subsequent alienation from it, in part thanks to the ostracizing that came from questioning the rules, Cunningham leads the group on a writing session rooted in expressing anger and frustrating. “I write because I'm trying to hit something instead of someone,” Cunningham quips. What takes form is a folk-rock “rage song” about transmitters and receivers, about the incessant flow of information and the resonance, dissonance, and white noise that we're all hooked up to. It's also an expert lesson in subtlety and the expression of complex ideas: “Talk about the summer, passing the time/Your guess about Jesus is as good as mine,” Cunningham conjures on the verse.This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

While plenty of songwriters are happy to give a post-mortem review of how they write a song, the actual process happens behind closed doors. What goes through their heads while they decide on a specific word choice? Who hasn't wished to be a fly on the wall while professional musicians hack together the pieces that make our favorite songs?That's the experience of Before Your Very Ears, a new podcast hosted by guitarists Sean Watkins and Peter Harper. On each episode, Watkins and Harper are joined by a different guest musician, and together, the three of them have one goal before the mics stop rolling: They have to write an original song. Before Your Very Ears is a fun, insightful exploration of the mysterious, ever-elusive “Songwriting Process,” and a real-time demonstration of the twists and turns that result in the music we love.This debut episode features Vulfpeck founder and guitarist Theo Katzman. The trio starts with a gentle acoustic idea, envisioned as a sleepy-time lullaby. But as each player introduces their perspective on the concept, it soon turns into a profound, heart-felt meditation on death and grief, and what it means to lose someone.Step right up, and witness the creative brain in motion Before Your Very Ears!This episode is sponsored by Berklee Online: https://online.berklee.edu/Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/beforeyourveryears

Grammy winners and astonishingly fabulous musicians Chris Thile, Sean Watkins, and Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek join us to chat about their fresh approach to songwriting on their most recent album, Celebrants. PART ONEPaul and Scott chat about musical virtuosity, Beyonce, Ricky Skaggs, and the blending of musical genres. PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Nickel CreekABOUT NICKEL CREEKGRAMMY Award-winning trio Nickel Creek—mandolinist Chris Thile, violinist Sara Watkins, and guitarist Sean Watkins—formed a group as young children in Southern California and honed their chops on the bluegrass circuit for a decade before signing with Sugar Hill Records. Their platinum-selling debut self-titled album was produced by Alison Krauss in 2000 and revolutionized bluegrass and folk music, helping usher in a new era of what we now know as Americana. The genre-bending group has earned nine Grammy nominations across categories in bluegrass, country, folk, contemporary folk, Americana, and American Roots.    Each member of Nickel Creek has taken part in a number of outside projects over the years. Thile is a 2012 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship and served as the host of the radio show Live from Here (formerly known as A Prairie Home Companion) from 2016 to 2020. He has also released collaborative albums with world-renowned musicians as well as six studio albums with his Grammy-winning band Punch Brothers. Sean Watkins is a co-founder of Watkins Family Hour alongside Sara, which has released three albums and maintains a long-running collaborative show in Los Angeles. Sean has also released a string of solo albums, while Sara's extracurricular projects include the aforementioned Watkins Family Hour, as well as the Grammy-winning roots trio I'm With Her. Sara has released four studio albums and has contributed fiddle to recordings by artists such as Phoebe Bridgers, the Killers and John Mayer.The Grammy-nominated Celebrants, Nickel Creek's fifth studio album and first project in nine years, was recorded at Nashville's historic RCA Studio A and released to overwhelming critical acclaim in 2023.  

Antje Duvekot and Kevin Salem/The Times They Are A-Changin' /Picket Ladies Tailors StrikersThe Missin Cousins    /Woody Guthrie's "All You Fascists Bound to Lose" / by the Missin' Cousins         Tom Pacheco  /Angel  /The Best of Tom Pacheco Vol.1-2cd set of 31 songsMary Gauthier/ "I Drink"           Runrig  /The Ocean Road/Year Of The FloodSam Baker/Orphan/Pretty WorldSammy Walker/Death Of The Old Sequoia /Old Time Southern DreamBlaze Foley/Clay Pigeons/Live at the Austin OuthouseAoife Scott  /Sweet October /Sweet OctoberAnnie Gallup/Run for Me/Did You Hear the Red-Winged BlackbirdCarole Wise/North Star/North StarMarty Falle/Fades (Bluegrass Version)/Born Again BluegrassDar Williams/ Iowa (Acoustic Revisited Version) [feat. Sam & Sean Watkins, Motherlode & Mary Chapin Carpenter]/Many Great Companions (Bonus Track Version)Support the show

Catch up with one of your favorite bluegrass bands! Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile discuss breathing new life into classic tunes, what their kids really think of their music, and a whole lot more.This episode is sponsored by ToneWoodAmp, a magnetically attached game-changing multi-effects device for acoustic guitars. Get reverb, delay, and more—no amp required! Learn more at tonewoodamp.com.Additional resources:Access Part 2 of this episode on Patreon.Listen to Celebrants via Amazon, Bandcamp, or others.Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers teaches you how to play guitar like Nickel Creek's Sean Watkins and interviewed the band for the July-August 2023 issue of Acoustic Guitar magazine. You'll find music to play for "This Side" in our 2002 Digital Archive and Chris Thile's "On Ice" in our 2005 Digital Archive.Read a profile of the Watkins Family Hour on the site of our sister publication, Strings magazine.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast theme music is composed by Adam Perlmutter and performed for this episode by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers.This episode is hosted by Nick Grizzle and Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, produced by Tanya Gonzalez, and directed and edited by Joey Lusterman. Executive producers are Lyzy Lusterman and Stephanie Campos Dal Broi.The Acoustic Guitar Podcast is produced by the team at Acoustic Guitar magazine, including:Publisher: Lyzy LustermanEditorial Director: Adam PerlmutterManaging Editor: Kevin OwensCreative Director: Joey LustermanDigital Content Director: Stephanie Campos Dal BroiDigital Content Manager: Nick GrizzleMarketing Services Manager: Tanya GonzalezSupport the show

A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. SURRIJA  Our guest tonight is no stranger to your ears. She is most recently known for being the voice of Opera Evelyn in the song “Opera Fight” in Everything Everywhere All at Once that premiered in 2022. Tonight we're talking about music, diving deep and doing the work, and everything Surrija.  SURRIJA (self-titled album) is an electro art pop rebirth that plays with asymmetry, textures, glitch, electronic treatment of intense classical training, and holding complex emotions in one place. The album features drummer Matt Chamberlain (David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Sean Watkins, Tori Amos, Perfume Genius), co-produced by Surrija, Sophocles, and Maxwell Gualtieri. After a break from music, she spent four years developing this record and wanted to make music that more closely reflected her feral tendencies. The result is unhinged and off-kilter. Earmilk claims “is simply on a different wavelength … chilling and seductive..”. Classical piano training, degree in choral conducting, singer-songwriter/folk roots, and theatre work all made for a unique sum in this album. “I'm made of a lot of genres and it was always audible. In the end I still think I'm best at putting my hands on the instrument, being tactile, hearing organics. Electronic experimentations of this landed me squarely in this new sound.” Surrija is about finding voice and is a strong genre pivot from her previous songwriter roots. Find Surrija Everywhere (All At Once):  Website Instagram Bandcamp for Surrija's Music Youtube Twitter About the Host:  Paige Chung is a writer and DJ. Her last project Nail Trap is juicier than your neighborhood gossip and her current project is hotter than your cousin's mixtape. Listen to Intimate Sounds of the Four Continents on KPFA 94.1 Radio and Sun Salutations on Twitch TV. Based in Los Angeles but she rolls everywhere. She trains at Beat Junkies Institute of Sound in DJ turntablism and studying as Performing and Media Arts PhD student at Cornell University. For more: https://djxmiu.com/ and everywhere @djxmiu Transcript SURRIJA & Opera Evelyn from EEAAO Transcript The post APEX Express – June 8, 2023 – SURRIJA aka Opera Evelyn from Everything Everywhere All At Once appeared first on KPFA.

This episode is the second part of our Cultural Views conversation on white Christian nationalism. (Listen to part one released on 5/30 to get the full discussion!) Podcast host Latasha Morrison and Be the Bridge leaders Sean Watkins, Elizabeth Behrens, and Micah Smith continue to share why this conversation is needed, the importance of digging into the origins story of the US and our churches, and the difference between patriotism and nationalism. There are resources and practical steps given along with reminders of hope. Be sure to subscribe to our email list so you know when the Be the Bridge Academy that the team talked about is open! If you are a pastor and listening to this podcast and want more information on how to be able to change your own discipleship and spiritual formation of your church, we want to invite you to go to our website, BeTheBridge.com, where you will find the Resources tab where we share Recommended Resources, a book list of resources from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds that have been vetted by our training team. We love our community of listeners and we want to know more about you! Find the Listener Survey Here. (One participant will receive a Be the Bridge swag bag! Survey link will close June 30th.) Host & Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonSenior Producer - Lauren C. BrownProducer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment StudiosAssistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser Quotes:“There's a crisis of discipleship.” -Latasha Morrison “One of the issues of Christian nationalism is that it allows for all of these conversations about all these different ethnic groups without actually talking to any of those ethnic groups and having them be included in the conversation.” -Sean Watkins “I grew up with the Christian flag on one side and the American flag on the other. And if we don't think that our theology is shaped by our place and our space, then we're not being honest with ourselves.” -Elizabeth Behrens “We're supposed to be trying to honor and glorify God, not a nation, not a group, not a denomination. But honor and glorify God. With everything that we got we're loving him.” -Micah Smith Terms:Christian Nationalism: a cultural framework that idealizes and advocates a fusion of Christianity with American civic life. Christian nationalism contends that America has been and should always be distinctively “Christian” from top to bottom – in its self-identity, interpretations of its own history, sacred symbols, cherished values, and public policies – and it aims to keep it that way. Links:Ad:Spotify for Podcasters [Record, edit, distribute your podcast. Download the Spotify for Podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com/podcasters to get started] Resources Mentioned:The Civil War as a Theological Crisis by Mark NollEqual Justice InitiativeThe Next Evangelicalism by Soong-Chan RahUnsettling Truths by Mark Charles and Soong-Chan RahSanta Biblia: The Bible Through Hispanic Eyes by Justo L. GonzalezRescuing the Gospel from the Cowboys by Dr. Richard TwissStand Your Ground: Black Bodies and the Justice of God by Reverend Dr. Kelly Brown DouglasBe the Bridge Recommended ResourcesNational Memorial for Peace and JusticeThe Legacy Museum: From Enslavement to Mass IncarcerationMissio Alliance Connect with Be the Bridge:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter Connect with Latasha Morrison:FacebookInstagramTwitter Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.

This episode of the Be the Bridge Podcast is part of our Cultural Views series where we do a deeper dive into societal and cultural issues with the intent of exposing our listeners to opportunities for the reassessment of their own values and perspectives. We have previously talked about gun violence on episode 250 and now we are diving into white Christian nationalism. Podcast host, Latasha Morrison, is joined by Be the Bridge team members Sean Watkins, Elizabeth Behrens, and Micah Smith to dive into a relevant topic impacting our community and our neighbors. At Be the Bridge, we want to make sure that we are equipping you to do this work. So in this episode, we will provide the historical context and present realities of white Christian nationalism. Make sure you are subscribed as we keep the conversation going. In part two, we will look at how to disciple people through this. If this conversation leaves you wanting to know more about the training Be the Bridge offers, learn more about our trainings for companies, organizations and churches here, learn about our Foundations Course here, and learn about our Transracial Adoption trainings and resources here. And subscribe to our email list so you can know when Be the Bridge trainings, events, and resources are released! We love our community of listeners and we want to know more about you! Find the Listener Survey Here. (One participant will receive a Be the Bridge swag bag!) Host & Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonSenior Producer - Lauren C. BrownProducer, Editor, & Music - Travon Potts with Integrated Entertainment StudiosAssistant Producer & Transcriber - Sarah Connatser Quotes:“What does it look like when we talk about orthodoxy and orthopraxy in our everyday lives? And so for me, as an African American, knowing the history here, it's hard for me to even say that America was a Christian nation.” -Latasha Morrison “Our nation was birthed really out of genocide and enslavement. And so even though we say that we're a Christian nation, we've been violent from day one.” -Sean Watkins “If you find yourself unwilling to genuinely and authentically challenge those systems, then you might be a white Christian nationalist. Not intentionally. I don't think a lot of us are out there just saying, ‘Oh, we want to just tear other people down.' But that's a framework….In the long run, you're going to dehumanize and marginalize and justify hurting people in the name of religion.” -Micah Smith “The top three curriculums used for homeschoolers, the top three curriculums used in private Christian schools, promote Christian nationalism. And those textbook companies have existed since the 50s and 60s. So you now have a couple generations where kids grew up on this. They had kids, they put their kids in those same schools with the same curriculums. You now have multiple generations who have been indoctrinated in this since the time they were learning to read.” -Elizabeth Behrens Ad:Spotify for Podcasters [Record, edit, distribute your podcast with the Spotify for Podcasters app or at www.spotify.com/podcasters] Links:Jude 3 Project's documentary “Unspoken”Pew Research on How Americans describe ‘Christian nationalism'Equal Justice Initiative Connect with Be the Bridge:Our WebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitter Connect with Latasha Morrison:FacebookInstagramTwitter Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.

New security footage shows security guards walking away as migrants bang on a cell door during the deadly fire in Ciudad Juarez. Marisa Limón Garza of Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center talks about conditions for migrants in the city. And, after massive protests in Israel over a push by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to remake the judiciary, he is temporarily holding off on the plan. Protester Yochai Gross talks about what comes next. Then, the trio Nickel Creek is back with a new album, "Celebrants." Chris Thile and Sara and Sean Watkins join us.

Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, Sean Watkins, and Chris Thile discuss their brand new album Celebrants (Thirty Tigers) Record Store Day co-founder Carrie Colliton talks with Paul about more titles from the upcoming Record Store Day 2023 list. Record Store Day is April 22, 2023, go to RecordStoreDay.com for the list and the latest information from the Record Store Day world. Sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, and Crosley turntables.  Written, produced, engineered and hosted by Paul Myers, with theme and select interstitial music by Paul Myers. Please rate us, review us, and subscribe to us, wherever you get your podcasts.  

Toad the Wet Sprocket is an American alternative rock band formed in Santa Barbara, California, in 1986. The band at the time consisted of vocalist/guitarist Glen Phillips, guitarist Todd Nichols, bassist Dean Dinning, and drummer Randy Guss, who stopped touring in 2017 and left the band in 2020. Guss was replaced by drummer Josh Daubin, who had been supporting them as their drummer on recent tours. They had chart success in the 1990s with singles that included "Walk on the Ocean," "All I Want," "Something's Always Wrong," "Fall Down," and "Good Intentions."  The band broke up in 1998 to pursue other projects. Although re-united periodically for short tours. In December 2010, the band announced their official reunion as a full-time working band and started writing songs for their first studio album of new material. That album would become New Constellation, followed by The Architect of the Ruin.   Toad the Wet Sprocket's most recent full-length album, Starting Now, was released on August 27, 2021. As a solo artist, Glen Phillips released Abulum in 2000.  In 2004, he released a long-awaited collaboration with Nickel Creek under the Mutual Admiration Society. The self-titled album was recorded in 2000 and featured songs written by Phillips alone and collaborative efforts with Sean and Sara Watkins, released on Sugar Hill Records. In 2005, Phillips released the critically acclaimed Winter Pays For Summer. The album included the radio single "Duck and Cover," but Phillips and the label would part ways due to creative differences.  A compilation of six outtakes from that album was published as an EP titled Unlucky 7, the first track ("The Hole") featured in the second episode of the AMC television series Breaking Bad. Phillips released his third proper solo album, Mr. Lemons, in the spring of 2006.  In January 2008, it was reported by Billboard that a new supergroup had formed. The ensemble gathered in Jim Scott's recording studio, and by September 2008, the collective settled upon the name Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.). In its octet configuration, WPA features Phillips, Sean Watkins (guitar), his sister Sara Watkins (fiddle), Benmont Tench (piano), Luke Bulla (fiddle), Greg Leisz (various), Pete Thomas (drums), and Davey Faragher (bass). The group also performs as a quintet featuring Phillips, Watkins, Bulla, and bassist Sebastian Steinberg. The results of the 2008 recording sessions were released as an album on September 15, 2009. Phillips has also completed an album with Neilson Hubbard and Garrison Starr under the band name, Plover, released on October 23, 2008. In 2009, Phillips was involved in the soundtrack of the film Imagine That. He covers The Beatles' song "I'll Follow the Sun." On April 5, 2018, Glen Phillips signed with Compass Records Group. His 2016 album, Swallowed by the New, was followed by There Is So Much Here in 2021. Keith & Geoff welcomed Toad the Wet Sprocket frontman Glen Phillips to Thunderlove Studio and had a delightful conversation about, but not limited to, disco, hippies, and mental health.  Go figure.   Toad the Wet Sprocket is hitting the road this summer. LINKS Toad the Wet Sprocket Glen Phillips Toad the Wet Sprocket Tour Dates W.P.A. on Spotify Mutual Admiration Society on Spotify  Compass Records Remote Tree Children - one of Glen's side projects Dystopia Tonight Podcast Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle Reinhold Niebuhr Serentity Parallel Worlds, Parallel Lives The Langley Schools Music Project - “Space Oddity” Snot (band) Angus Cooke  4AD Records Envelope 23 Design Gabrile the Traveler - Santa Barbara Antic Disco Melee Largo - LA Club 99% Invisible Podcast - The Day the Music Stopped

On this week's show, we... bid adieu to David Crosby & Tom Verlaine spend quality time with the new Joe Henry record spin fresh tracks from boygenius, Fucked Up & Nickel Creek  all this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

We welcome in Black History Month with an episode from the Be the Bridge team! Sean Watkins, Kaylee Morgan, and Mariah Humphries join Latasha Morrison to talk about all things Black History Month because Black history is American history and Black History Month is for all people. If you've ever wondered about the history of February as Black History Month or why histories are separated in the American education system, you don't want to miss this conversation. If you want space to feel seen and heard as a Black person during this month, you don't want to miss this conversation.The Be the Bridge team provides listeners with depth, laughter, and things to lament and celebrate. They give personal stories of what Black history means to them and they give recommended resources and lessons to walk away with. Be encouraged that it is never too late to learn. The incredible Black history many of us missed out on growing up can be redeemed now in how we listen, learn, lament, and leverage our lives. May we work together to make sure the full story is told. May we celebrate the beauty and the resilience of the Black community this month and every month. Links: Become a Recurring Partner of Be the Bridge Shop the Be the Bridge Store Recommendations: The Mis-Education of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson Dr. Brittney Cooper Eloquent Rage by Dr. Brittney Cooper Elizabeth Eckford picture on first day of school The Charles H Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit Connect with Kaylee Morgan Connect with Sean Watkins Connect with Mariah Humphries Connect with Be the Bridge: Our Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Connect with Latasha Morrison: Facebook Instagram Twitter Not all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you haven't heard of the power team that is Heather Jackson and Wattie yet, be prepared to add them to your "most inspirational" list of people. For 15 years Heather has crushed the Triathlon scene; a career that was lovingly encouraged by her husband, Sean Watkins. Known for her giant smile, disciplined training and relentless optimism, Heather is forging ahead to test herself in new ways in 2023! We are so excited for our community to hear this podcast because you will undoubtedly walk away with a smile and great inspiration for whatever goal you're chasing; you'll also be encouraged to give thanks for the incredible people who support you in your life- they are gold! Topics Covered in our Conversation: +Heather's start in endurance sports from soccer, ice hockey to triathlon; and how she excelled in all of them. +The day Heather and Wattie met and how it changed both their lives. +Heather's wild year of racing and her decision to race her very first ultra Javelina 100 just 2 weeks after racing Ironman World Championship in Kona +How Wattie and Heather fast-tracked into learning about crewing, pacing, and nutrition with just a handful of days to prepare for race day. +Heather's incredible, gutsy performance and sub-16 hour 100 mile finish! As long time admirers of Heather and Wattie and their awesome YouTube channel, we couldn't wait to connect with them! Heather and Wattie's humble and fierce approach to training will no doubt impress you and we believe it's safe to say that if Heather continues racing ultras, she'll be hard to beat! Aside from athletics, Heather and Wattie have an incredible company PLUSH GLOBAL which we encourage you to check out! You can follow Heather and Wattie online (we highly recommend their YT channel!) YouTube: Heather Jackson Instagram: Heather Jackson and Sean "Wattie" Watkins We want to thank YOU for choosing our podcast and for all the incredible support and thoughtful reviews! We love our community! If you would like to support our podcast, please check out Sally's Run and Strength App here --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sallymcraepodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sallymcraepodcast/support

Joe Crookston/ The Nazarene /Joe Crookston 2015Chip Taylor/The Last Video/Block Out The Sirens of This Lonely WorldDar Williams/Iowa (Acoustic Revisited Version) [feat. Sam & Sean Watkins, Motherlode & Mary Chapin Carpenter]/Many Great Companions (Bonus Track Version)Joan Osborne/One of Us/RelishCheryl Wheeler/Pointing At The Sun/Pointing At The SunChristine Lavin /Please Dont Hand Me Your Baby/SpaghettificationJulie Miller/I Still Cry/Broken ThingsJude Johnstone,Emmylou Harris/Quiet Girl/Quiet GirlKat Goldman/Weight Of The World/Sing Your SongEllis/500 Crows/Wherever You Are - Live Show - Set OneEllen Bukstel/By My Silence/Legacy Of LoveJoe Crookston/Blue Tattoo/Able Baker Charlie & DogLucy Kaplansky/Elmhurst Queens Mother's Day/Last Days of SummerSupport the show

KC Morris speaks to Sara and Sean Watkins ahead of their October 27th performance at The Egg.

Sean Watkins and Sara Watkins discuss their new Watkins Family Hour album and more on the latest episode of 'The JamBase Podcast.'

On this episode of 'Why We Write with Kim Ruehl,' Sara and Sean Watkins discuss growing up in front of an audience, and how 20 years of their Watkins Family Hour show has influenced their songwriting.

Sean Watkins (Nickel Creek) joins us this week to talk about his new album, 'Watkins Family Hour, Volume 2.' This project, inspired by the Watkins Family Hour monthly shows at Los Angeles' Largo club, features Sean and Sara Watkins in a studio setting alongside the likes of Lucius, Madison Cunningham, Jon Brion, Jackson Browne, Benmont Tench, Fiona Apple, and others. We talk about the magic of Largo and the community that surrounds it; Sean's favorite guitars (and keyboards); his work as a soundtrack composer; and much more. Listen to the album here: https://orcd.co/volii Learn more about Largo here: https://largo-la.com Love our podcast and magazine? Our Chicago Fretboard Summit takes place August 25-27 at the Old Town School of Folk Music. We have concerts with Molly Tuttle, Julian Lage, and the Milk Carton Kids, live podcast tapings, and a 50-exhibitor handmade guitar show. Go here for details: https://fretboardsummit.org  This episode is sponsored by Peghead Nation (use the promo code FRETBOARD and get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription); Izotope (use the coupon code FRET10 to save 10% off their plug-ins); Retrofret Vintage Guitars; Izotope (use the discount code FRET10 to save 10% off your Izotope purchase); and Calton Cases.

David Massengill/The Great American Dream/The ReturnPatrick Sky/Wreck Of The 97/Patrick SkyDar Williams/Iowa (Acoustic Revisited Version) [feat. Sam & Sean Watkins, Motherlode & Mary Chapin Carpenter]/Many Great Companions (Bonus Track Version)Tiffany Williams/ All Those Days of Drinking Dust/All Those Days of Drinking DustTom Pacheco/There Was A Time/There Was A TimeRed Molly/Sail Away/One For All And All For One10,000 Maniacs/These Are Days/MTV UnpluggedCrowes Pasture/Mercy Now/FOLK NOW: Songs for These Times (July 2022)Mamie Minch /Astroland Tower/Razorburn BluesZach Stevenson/Goodbye (Rusty Old Slide)/While I'm HereTret Fure/Home You Go / Pandemic FootprintsMarcus Mumford & Punch Brothers/ Farewell/Another Day, Another Time: Celebrating the Music of 'Inside Llewyn Davis'Support the show

As the daughter of a minister and kin to a lot of church folk Nikki grew up listening to traditional gospel/christian music and spent much of her grade school days involved in school band playing clarinet and oboe. But, despite her early exposure to music, it wasn't until the tender age of 28 when she finally began to start making music of her own.Nikki was born and raised in North Carolina but Chicago is where she found her first home as a performer and songwriter. Starting out in the open mic scene it didn't take long for her to garner local support and make her way to some great stages around the midwest: opening for acts such as Jaime Wyatt, Caroline Spence, Boo Ray, and Sean Watkins.She is a former winner of the awarded Uncommon Ground Songwriting competition; she has been voted as a ‘Judge's Pick' in the Nashville Rising Song contest, and recently had her single Love.Save.Me make it to the semi-final round of the International Songwriting Competition.Nikki finds a way to combine captivating melodies and insightful lyrics with a voice full of raw passion.  Her music is unapologetic in it efforts to grapple with real life; and yet elegantly embodies the essence of her “Carolina Soul”.Connect with her and her music at https://missnikkimorgan.com/Support the show

In this episode, Host Bethaney Wilkinson interviews Sean Watkins, the Director of Training and Strategy at Be The Bridge, a faith-based nonprofit that exists to empower people and culture toward racial healing, equity, and reconciliation. In this conversation, they process the tragic anti-black, racist incident in Buffalo, NY. They also discuss the rich and emergent diversity present in Black identity, the importance of history, and of the ongoing tensions between progress and hopeless peace. About Sean: Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Sean came to the University of Texas at Austin for his education but found Jesus and a lifelong passion for ethnical and cultural diversity. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and History, a Masters of Divinity, and is a PhD student in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Seminary. He is the Director of Training and Strategy at Be the Bridge, a faith-based nonprofit that exists to empower people and culture toward racial healing, equity, and reconciliation. When he's not reading and speaking, he is an avid superhero and science fiction fan and enjoys working out, watching movies, hanging out with friends, and martial arts as he holds a first-degree Black Sash in Tai Chi. For more information, check out his blog: www.smwatkins.com or follow him on Twitter and Instagram: @seanisfearless. About The Diversity Gap: The Diversity Gap is a coaching and facilitation practice for racial conscious leaders and team. Learn more and find DEI support at www.thediversitygap.com or @thediversitygap on Instagram and LinkedIn. Shownotes: Be the Bridge https://bethebridge.com Access the Show Transcript: https://www.thediversitygap.com/podcast

David Rea/The Gift/The Gift: A Tribute To Ian TysonThe Lied To's/Midnight Kiss/The Worst Kind Of NewJohn Roy Zat/American Dream Cafe  /Where ZatPaul Stookey/Leonards Toaster/Fazznow & ThenThe Weeping Willows /Singin' The Blues/You Reap What You SowMama's Broke /Between The Briar & The Rose/Narrow LineAnders Jörnesten / Light Up My Way /SingleEugene Kurolap/Memories     /Memories  Martyn Bennett/Nae Regrets /The Ultimate Guide to Scottish Folk [Disc 1]Carla Ulbrich/ (If You Could) Stop Tryin to Bring on the Apocalypse /TwangBarry Oreck/Home In Mind/Leap YearBobtown/Across The River/A History of GhostsKelly Hunt/Nothin' On My Mind/Even The SparrowDar Williams/Iowa (Acoustic Revisited Version) [feat. Sam & Sean Watkins, Motherlode & Mary Chapin Carpenter] /Many Great Companions (Bonus Track Version)Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/artiemartello?fan_landing=true)

Help produce Basic Folk by contributing at basicfolk.com/donateChris Thile (Nickel Creek, The Punch Brothers) has been making music nonstop since he was 5 years old. His musical parents found him a mandolin, he started taking lessons and jamming at nearby Southern California pizza shops. He met Sara and Sean Watkins when he was 12 and started the band Nickel Creek. In the meantime Chris' parents moved the family from California to Murray, Kentucky and really started getting serious about evangelical Christianity. This would have a huge impact on Chris; his new record, Laysongs, is asking a lot of questions surrounding his experience with religion as a young kid. He talks about the transition from being a family with no religion in their routine, to being amassed so intensely in one.Another important aspect that comes along on the new album is Chris' intense love for classical music. His grandparents gave him some pieces by Bach and set him up for a lifetime of studying and playing classical. He gets into what it was like to grow up alongside Sara and Sean as bandmates, friends and fellow Christians. One of the themes of the new album is about community: engaging in a community that you love. Chris recognized that he dissented from Christian community in his young adult life where everyone was thinking the same way- Chris felt excluded, so he left… Now in music, he's found in a new community where everyone is thinking the same, so certain people are excluded. He talks about how the Pandemic has helped further shape those feelings about exclusionary community. We also get into a riveting conversation about Chris' thoughts on writing simple pop music and one of his deepest passions: wine. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Sean shares that we should reach out and connect with the person that can help you achieve and bridge that gap between where you're thinking about going and where you actually want to be.

Welcome to the LAST episode of Season 2 of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This episode our guest is Kayla Bonish.Kayla is a project engineer at Davis Construction. She works within the commercial interiors department.  She is another Hokie who graduated in 2019 with a Bachelors in Construction Engineering and Management.She shares about her first year out of college, the day to day look as a project engineer, a taste of what tenant fitout work looks like, lessons learned, compassion in industry, and a glimpse into the life at Davis Construction, one of regulars on the Engineering News Records top contractors lists.I had so much fun catching up with Kayla and picking her brain as she reflects on Year 1 of life post college.----------Thank you so much for following along this season!  I had a blast chatting with these talented ladies.  I plan on releasing Season 3 this Summer (2021), but first, I will be taking a short hiatus to focus on other goals within Space to Build and in my personal life.  I look forward to the new growth to come.  Stay tuned via our email list (spacetobuild.co) and come hang out on Instagram (@spacetobuild)!  Seriously, leave me a DM.  I love hearing from listeners!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome to the second to last episode of Season 2 of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This episode our guest is Tenika Chavis.Tenika is the owner of Lady Carpenter LLC.  Her services include general contracting, renovations, and real estate investing.  In this episode she shares her experiences in the union as a carpenter, how she plans on pivoting her construction career, and advice and a deeper dive into finding your voice and speaking up.I am grateful for my chat with Tenika!  She is full of wisdom!----------You can find Tenika at www.theladycarpenter.com!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome to another episode of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.Season 2 has been about building confidence and community. Ordinarily we look at building community in the sense of building your own network to help elevate your career. This week we are taking on a new angle. This episode our guest is Natalie Goodin.Natalie is a midwest-based Architectural Designer with a background in nonprofit work and community design. She is an Associate AIA member, LEED Green Associate, and a past National AIAS Advocate. Her research and design work surrounding human-centered design has won her academic awards and earned her a spot in Beyond the Built Environment's Great Diverse Designers Library.She shares her traditional and nontraditional roles in construction, how to change a clients design vision, and what identity means to our society.  Let's take a look at advocacy while we build our communities!I had a great time with Natalie! Can't wait to hear what you think! (Feel free to reach out to me via email or Instagram!)----------You can find Natalie and Good Build Collective @goodbuildco @gnatalie_13!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome to another episode of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week we have Michelle Hands of She Who Dares Wins!Michelle is a mom, setting out engineer, land surveyor, and business woman.  She works hard to advocate for women in male dominated industries as well.  We chat about levels of confidence, workplace failures, and connecting with people that you may think are out of your league.  This is your episode if you want to learn more about construction in the UK and pick up tips on taking the steps you are afraid to to move on.I loved this laid back and honest conversation with Michelle.  I hope you do too!----------You can find Michelle at shewhodareswins.com or on IG @shewhodareswins_----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome to another episode of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week, we have Alex Burd, a 24 year old environmental solutions business owner in Tennessee and a founding member of the Crew Collaborative.  She is passionate about making a change in the construction industry and advocating for a more diverse and inclusive workplace for all individuals.  I had so much fun chatting with Alex.  I can't wait for you to hear this conversation!Just a quick disclaimer:  She uses a few curse words, but not in an offensive manner.  Curse of the industry, really.  You just pick up a more colorful vocabulary!----------You can find Alex and the services she offers at www.bonaquaenvironmental.com I encourage you to follow her construction and wellness adventures on Instagram at bonaquaenvironmental or aburd7!She is also on LinkedIn, Alex Burd.----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for another season of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week, we have Kelly Ireland, a registered Master Plumber in Philadelphia.We explore her journey through her apprenticeship, her experiences in the commercial sector and her new move to residential service work.  We dive into what building confidence has looked like for her through these different stages. She also gives us great tips on how to treat our plumbing and how to prep for service appointments as a homeowner or renter.We also discuss some harder topics in this episode and the importance of setting clear boundaries upfront.She also brings up an instance where someone took Instagram posts meant to be in good humor and twisted them into a nasty experience.  While it isn't a common experience, it is a lesson to keep in mind as we share our work lives and personal lives on social media.I would also like to throw out a disclaimer, for those not as familiar with construction terminology, there are words that can very easily turn into sex jokes.  If you are a parent who is looking to share this episode with your kid, then I would encourage you to listen to this episode on your own first.Despite all these warnings, I appreciate having Kelly on this show.  She is a candid and bold person who made a career shift in the midst of the pandemic that has really elevated her career in construction.  I enjoyed learning about her experiences, and I hope you do too!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for another season of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week our guest is JoAnn Brookes!JoAnn works for Perkins Eastman, an architecture and design firm.  She wears two hats depending on the project.  Some times she is the Project Manager and other times she is the Project Architect.In this episode we discuss her experiences and perspectives in construction management, architecture, and contracting.  She shares important advice for growing your career that you don't want to miss!----------If you would like to connect with JoAnn, you can find her here:  @JoAnnBrookes on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for another season of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week our guest is Tonya Hicks!Tonya is a serial entrepreneur, mom to two boys, and an advocate for women!In this episode we talk about her journey through construction and how this has lead to her two businesses and organization.  We start with her experiences as the first women wireman for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).  These experiences led her to start her own contracting firm.  From there, she works her way into Women Do Everything, a consulting business for career guidance to women in male-dominated industries.  And in case you did not think that was enough, she is also Board Chair for a foundation established by Kaiser Permanente focused on community health.----------If you would like to connect with Tonya, you can find her here:  www.powersolutionsintl.comwww.womendoeverything.comwww.pahlga.org----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for another season of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week our guest is Brittany Bailey!Brittany is a Licensed General Contractor, DIY Educator, and founder of PrettyHandyGirl.com a resource with over 1,500 DIY tutorials for everything from home improvement and repairs to crafting and smaller scale DIY projects.In this episode we talk about becoming a licensed general contractor, home rehab, homeownership, building confidence around power tools, and more!  I really enjoyed learning from Brittany.  I hope you do too.----------If you would like to connect with Brittany, you can find her online at PrettyHandyGirl.comHere are some of the things we reference:Pretty Handy Girl LinksTool Tutorials:https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/category/tool-tutorials/Hiring Great Contractors:https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/how-to-hire-great-contractors-questions-you-need-to-ask/Keeping Your House Warm:https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/9-ways-to-make-your-home-warmer-this-winter/Best Fit Face Mask:https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/best-fit-facemask/Etta Adventures:https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/?s=EttaMillie Adventures:https://www.prettyhandygirl.com/?s=Millie----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for another season of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week our guest is Patricia Haywood!Patricia is the founder of Master Buildhers. She loves wearing colorful clothing, sporting an afro and being unapologetically herself. For too long, she tried to fit into a box that suffocated her genius. Today she stands out, embraces her difference and inspires others to walk to their own beat.In this episode we talk about her experiences in law, business, and construction, and how they have come together to form Master Buildhers, where she helps small construction firms strategize their growth!  ----------If you would like to connect with Patricia, you can find her online at masterbuildhers.com----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for another season of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week our guest is Kate Reiling, introvert, mentor, and construction advocate!Kate is a project manager for a civil/sitework contractor in the Metro Atlanta Area. She has been in the industry since her first internship in 2005, when I fell in love with construction!  Her passion for our industry has lead her to becoming a found board member of the Crew Collaborative, a workforce development organization.We covered the types projects she works on, how mentorship and a supportive company has shaped her career, the need to just sit in the dark, and her passion for Crew Collaborative!----------If you would like to connect with Kate, you can reach her @katebuildsit on Instagram!If you are interested in the company she works for, you can find them here:  https://www.vertical-earth.com/If you want more information on Crew, click here:  https://crewcollab.org----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back for the last episode of Season 1 of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week we have our podcast sponsor on as a guest!I can't wait for you to join Jade and I in this conversation.  We chat about our experiences at Virginia Tech, our opportunities in school and post graduation, things we struggle with, who we are outside of construction, and what turning a hobby into a business looked like for her. Most importantly, we talk about empowerment and how that varies from person to person.----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back to another episode of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week you will hear from Evelyn Lee:Architect turned Senior XP designerFounder of Practice of ArchitecturePodcast Host of Practice Disrupted.In this episode we talk about crafting non-traditional careers from architecture, the benefits and setbacks, making cold calls, and even a little behind the scenes about Disney.----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.

Welcome back to another episode of Space to Build, the podcast dedicated to the hard working women of construction.This week I chat with Ashton White.  Ashton, known as @thatmasonrygirl on Instagram, is a 2 time National Masonry Champion.  She started her masonry journey her junior year of high school and has since entered college.  We chat about what college has meant to her and where she hopes her experiences take her next.  Let's chat with our future leader in construction!----------Please subscribe, rate, and comment!You can also join us online at SpacetoBuild.co@spacetobuild on InstagramSpecial thanks to the podcast editor, Sean Watkins!Another special thanks to Epidemic Sounds for the awesome music.