Welcome to Don't F*ck This Up, the podcast answering the ultimate question: ‘how the fuck did you land that cool job?’. Two decades of executive coaching and team building at the world's coolest brands have paved the way for Lauren Alvarez to host weekly conversations with creators, leaders and entrepreneurs and dig into what it takes to champion the road less traveled. New episodes every Wednesday. Click subscribe on whatever platform you listen to podcasts, and share your favorite episodes ...
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This podcast was created to revive our human connection, I feel that we (humans) for the most part, have lost touch with each other. The creation of the internet, social media, all of the chaos we encounter every day.. it has stolen us from each other and taken us into a different reality. When the microphone is on and i’m sitting in a quiet room with someone, all that’s left to do is talk. Free and limitless conversations, nothing to distract one human from trying to connect with another. I ...
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Hi, I’m Carla Gover, an Appalachian musician, flatfoot dancer, mama, and DREAMER from Kentucky. I'm on a mission to share fierce love, good humor, and inspiration to help you live a life of creative freedom. I decided to start the What Dreamers Do Podcast to help answer the question: How can we use our gifts and talents to build a better world, and have fun along the way? You’ll also find musings about Appalachia as well as interesting conversations with songwriters, poets, dancers, educator ...
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You’re Special, But You’re Not Special w/ Susanna Merrick
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In this episode, Lauren hosts fashion’s favorite spiritual stylist and the founder of AuraWear, Susanna Merrick. Susanna discusses her work as an aura reader and stylist, and how color can influence our energy and style choices. She shares her personal journey of discovering her gift of seeing auras and explains their connection to our energy and e…
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The Feminist Case for Remote Work w/ Lisa Conn
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It's time for season 2, and on this all-new episode of DFTU, Lauren welcomes Lisa Conn, CEO and Co-Founder of Gatheround, to share her insights on leadership, virtual spaces, and work-life balance. Lisa discusses the natural roles people play in challenging situations, the impact of virtual environments on behavior, and the importance of maintainin…
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From Purse Wine to Table Wine w/ Tamara Shevon
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On today’s episode of Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren welcomes stand-up comic and writer, Tamara Shevon. Tamara opens up about her spontaneous post-graduation move to Beijing - and how living in China led to her trying her hand at stand up comedy. We talk about the importance of putting in the work, having respect for the craft, and why you can’t cut co…
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You’re Still Doing This? You’re Amazing w/ Brooksie Edmondson
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This week on Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren hosts a conversation with the Founder and Star Baker of Totally Sweet Baking, Brooksie Edmondson. Brooksie shares what it took to go from retail store manager with a vegan baking side hustle to full-time vegan baking company owner with a burgeoning list of wholesale clients. We discuss taking risks and having…
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That’s What I Get For Being an Overachiever w/ Jacquelyn De Jesu Center
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This week on Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren hosts the CEO, Founder, and Inventor of Shhhowercap, Jacquelyn De Jesu Center. The multi-million dollar patent portfolio holder takes us through creating her wildly successful product and what it takes to build a brand that pulses and lives. We talk about some important things: being intuitive, rising above t…
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Everything I’m Afraid of Already Happened To Me w/ Jazerai Allen-Lord
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In this week’s episode, Lauren hosts Jazerai Allen-Lord, sneaker icon and Founder of True to Size. Jazerai opens up about turning her passion for community, culture, and sneakers into a career and we discuss finding community in the early internet days. Jaz shares how she gained confidence through other’s beliefs in her abilities, and the pivotal c…
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Taking Risks and Following Your Inner Voice w/ Karen Karch
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This week, Lauren sits down with Karen Karch, the Founder, Creative Director, Designer, and Owner of Karen Karch Jewelry. Karen is all about defying convention: from being the subject of her own internship at Parsons and pioneering the “Dangerous Jewelry” movement, to her innovative approach to fine jewelry design and the evolution of her iconic br…
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It’s Not Always How You Envision It w/ Yari Blanco
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This week, Lauren sits down with marketing executive, confidence coach, tarot practitioner, and the founder of The Girl Mob, Yari Blanco. Yari reflects on lessons learned during her year-long sabbatical, from navigating friend breakups and confronting her people-pleasing tendencies, to relinquishing the idea of control and changing her relationship…
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I’m a Creative Mind, Not a Business Person w/ Kate Schlichter
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren has the opportunity to catch up with hairstylist and educator, Kate Schlichter. She’s the owner of Lost Hills LA and the founder of forthcoming haircare line, TOSL. They discuss Kate’s roots as a PNW punk rocker, her huge move to London, and the realities of training at industry juggernauts, Vida…
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Appalachian Art & Identity: An Interview with Matthew Sidney Parsons
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In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," host Carla Gover welcomes poet, songwriter, and renaissance man, Matthew Sidney Parsons. Born in Kentucky and raised in West Virginia and Tennessee, Parsons now resides in Eastern Kentucky on a family homestead, where he draws inspiration from the natural surroundings and his ancestral heritage in his creative…
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Think Like a Spring Chicken w/ Anjali Lewis
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It’s Episode 23 of Don’t F*ck This Up, and this week, Lauren sits down with marketing and brand strategist and the founder of The Curious Bird, Anjali Lewis. Anjali shares her career journey filled with pivotal moments and invaluable lessons - from fashion, to publishing and editorial, to planting a stake in the ground with her own consultancy. We …
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The Evolution of a Kentucky Clogger: Interview with Dancer Steven Smith
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Join host Carla Gover in her conversation with veteran Kentucky clogger (and professional psychologist) Steven Smith in this episode of What Dreamers Do. Carla and Steven also discuss the nuances of different dance styles, the importance of creativity in everyday life, and the challenges of teaching traditional dance styles that are similar yet dif…
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So, How Are Your Orgasms? w/ Dr. Karen Toubi
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We’re back from the break, and this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up is right on time for Valentine's Day, because it's all about pleasure. Lauren is joined by board-certified gynecologist, sex medicine and menopause expert, Dr. Karen Toubi. From vivid memories in 7th grade, where she declared her future as a gynecologist, to her unwavering com…
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren sits down with the incredible Jess Rona, entrepreneurial powerhouse and founder behind the multidimensional brand that is Jess Rona Grooming. You might have always wondered, what happens when you’re both a top improv talent and an award-winning groomer? Well, in Jess Rona’s case, you make a web s…
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Make It ‘Til You Make It w/ Alison Taffel-Rabinowitz
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren is joined by negotiation coach and founder of The Finishing School, Alison Taffel-Rabinowitz. An unstoppable force on a mission to revolutionize your job hunt game, Alison is all in when it comes to empowering individuals to unleash their storytelling prowess, land their dream jobs, and secure th…
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An Absolute Goddamn F*cking Sh*t Ton of Money w/ Cindy Gallop
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On this week’s episode of Don’t F*ck this Up, Lauren sits down with the trailblazing Cindy Gallop. Cindy is a brand and business innovator, the Founder of Make Love Not Porn, the Founder and CEO of If We Ran The World, and is globally considered the Godmother of Sextech. As a fearless advocate for change in every industry she encounters, Cindy take…
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Failure Is Always an Option w/ Mike Platco
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Episode 18 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts storyteller, creator and communications specialist, Mike Platco. We discuss his unexpected career path that took him from wrestling rings and calligraphy pens to Snapchat doodles, the TedX stage, and collaborating with Disney. Named one of the 50 most creative people in business …
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Do F*ck This Up, Please w/ Massaër Ndiaye
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Episode 17 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts an invigorating conversation with writer, creative director and cultural expert, Massaër Ndiaye. They hash out the realities of working cross-culturally - and across the globe, why chasing relevancy will never satisfy, and the importance of having diverse teams at all levels. Mas…
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The Power of Totally Winging It & Other Non-Strategies w/ Gavin Bellour
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Episode 16 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren sits down with director, writer and producer, Gavin Bellour. They discuss his incredibly dynamic career straddling the commercial, editorial, content and advertising worlds, the happy accident that led to his first gig, and the struggle to find balance between being over- and under-pre…
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You Can’t Work Two Jobs Forever w/ Abby Mills
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Episode 15 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week it’s an incredible conversation centered around career, design, and choice with Abby Mills, Staff Product Designer at Faire, and the founder of Abby on the Internet. Abby and Lauren discuss how to go for things outside your comfort zone, the downsides of 100% remote work, and the important dis…
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“Hey Dad, You’re Going Viral!” w/ Scott Kaylin
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Episode 14 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week we’re sitting down with Scott Kaylin, CEO and Founder of Kaylin + Kaylin Pickle. That's right, it’s The PickleMan himself! A lifelong entrepreneur and get-up-and-do-the-damn-thing-er, Scott takes us on his journey into Pickleland and why it’s never too late to try something new. Along the way,…
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Feel the Fear and Do It Anyways w/ Jera Bean
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Episode 13 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week’s guest is none other than social media coach, educator, speaker and content creator, Jera Bean. She cracks open the tool kit - and the four types of secret sauce - on things she calls ‘messy action’, failing forward, and the vulnerability hangover. We talk about why social media isn’t fake, t…
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Get In Where You Fit In w/ Ash Coleman
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In Episode 12 of Don’t F*ck This Up, it's a dynamic, refreshing and can’t-miss conversation with engineering leader turned employee experience executive and coach, Ash Coleman, aka: Ash Your Tech Bestie. We’re pulling up with a full plate, so help yourself to a heaping spoonful of discussion around how to know if big tech is right for you, the prob…
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I’m Not a Regular Doctor, I’m a Cool Doctor w/ Dr. Desmond Wilson, MD
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Episode 11 of Don’t F*ck This Up brings Lauren to a conversation with Dr. Desmond Wilson, MD, an internal medicine doctor and the founder of Silo Health, a concierge medical practice focusing on men’s health and longevity. Dr. Des shares what led him to starting his own practice, how telehealth can remove barriers for difficult conversations, and h…
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The Gift of Tricky w/ Mary Connelly
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It’s Episode 10 of Don’t F*ck This Up, and this week, Lauren sits down with Executive Coach, Mary Connelly. They discuss the pivots and hallmarks of Mary’s can’t-make-this-up career path which took her from bartending in Chelsea, to American Fashion Director at Vogue, to launching her own consultancy as an executive coach. We get into diagnosing im…
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Let Your Little Dream Out w/ Kirsty Godso
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In Episode 9 of Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren links up with Nike Global Trainer and the Founder of Made Of Protein, Kirsty Godso. Kirsty and Lauren talk toxic enlightenment, the downside of Erewhon smoothies, LA vs. NYC, and why it’s always a good idea to bet on yourself. Kirsty also shares why it's okay to work in private, how not having boundaries l…
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There’s Nothing Wrong With Discomfort w/ Beth Niernberg
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In Episode 8 of Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren sits down with Boston-based licensed therapist, Beth Niernberg. Beth and Lauren discuss being a pillar in your community, how the global pandemic forever changed the way therapists - and patients - approach therapy, and how there isn’t a diagnosis code for having shitty parents. Beth also shares what she w…
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I’m an Artist and I’m Intentional About My Shit™ w/ Noémie Marguerite
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Episode 7 of Don’t F*ck This Up is here, and this week, Lauren hosts photographer, filmmaker and visual creative, Noémie Marguerite. The conversation goes deep on trademarking your intention (quite literally in her case!), the pressures and performance of being on Instagram and how to continue growing when you’re your own boss. Noémie also shares w…
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You Committed To Your Career At Age 10? w/ Dr. Jenna Lagana
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On Episode 6 of Don’t F*ck This Up, Lauren meets up with Sports & Rehab Chiropractor and founder of Lagana Wellness Company, Dr. Jenna Lagana. The discussion goes deep on the massive jump from classroom to clinic, the importance of knowing your core values as a business owner, and how a chance meeting with a chiropractor at age 10 set the course fo…
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So You Got In Trouble For Being Too Ambitious? w/ Aura Friedman
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Happy Wednesday, and welcome to Episode 5 of Don’t F*ck This Up! This week, Lauren sits down with celebrity hair colorist, Aura Friedman (aka: Aura Colorist). They get right down to it, covering the importance of companies listening to what their hires actually want to do, why stepping back can help propel you forward, and the importance of creatin…
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Rhythm & Resistance: An Interview with Matthew Olwell
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Welcome back to "What Dreamers Do," the podcast that explores the power of dreams, creativity, and the human spirit. Today we have a special guest joining us on the show. Please welcome Matthew Olwell, a multi-talented artist, musician, and dancer. In this episode, titled "Rhythm and Resistance," we dive deep into the world of dance, and how artist…
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Are You Still a College Dropout If You Fake Your Own Death? w/ Bill Conway
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It’s Wednesday-o-clock and we’re punching in with Episode 4 of Don’t F*ck This Up. What do you get when you pair up two aging hardcore kids with deep Massachusetts roots? Find out as Lauren sits down with Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Hard Times, Bill Conway. They lay out the importance of not reading the comments, when the perception of succe…
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Life is Too Short to Be Treated Like Shit w/ Lauren Valena
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It’s Wednesday and you know what that means, time for Episode 3 of Don’t Fuck This Up. This time it’s twice the fun, as Lauren Alvarez hosts Lauren Valena: founder, artist and HBIC of BlackHeart Nails in Los Angeles. The Laurens let their inner weird wolves connect resulting in a riveting discussion on why the apprenticeship model is broken, when i…
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The Only Thing Between You and the Job You Want is the Job You Have w/ Nu Goteh
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We are back with another episode of Don’t Fuck This Up with Lauren Alvarez, and this week, we’re sitting down with Nu Goteh, Creative Director and Founder of Room for Magic and Deem Journal. Nu and Lauren discuss why he decided to liberate himself from being the best immigrant child he can be, the moment he exclaimed, “lawyer-doctor? I’m gonna be a…
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Slapped By The Universe: The Real Reason I Became an Acupuncturist w/ Dr. Natazia Stolberg
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On the very first episode of Don’t Fuck This Up with Lauren Alvarez, we welcome Dr. Natazia Stolberg. Lauren talks with Dr. Stolberg about the exact moment the universe stopped playing it subtle and changed the course of her career, why there should be a Chinese Medicine MBA, and how staying authentic meant stepping out of corporate safety, and dit…
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Welcome to Don’t Fuck This Up, the podcast answering the ultimate question: ‘how the fuck did you land that cool job?’ Two decades of executive coaching and team building at the world's coolest brands have paved the way for Lauren Alvarez to host weekly conversations with creators, leaders and entrepreneurs and dig into what it takes to champion th…
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Broadside Balladeer: An Interview with English Singer Jennifer Reid
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In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," host Carla Gover sits down with the talented and multipassionate Jennifer Reid, a researcher, presenter, educator, performer and provocateur. In her lovely Northern Accent, we get a glimpse of Jennifer's work, as she takes us on a journey through the various art forms that she uses to highlight working-class i…
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Writing Redemption: An Interview with Bobi Conn
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On this episode of What Dreamers Do, host Carla Gover talks with Appalachian Author Bobi Conn about her work, her writing process, overcoming trauma, and offering a counter-narrative to stereotypical, pop-culture representations of the region. The two friends also riff about their personal experiences with healing and success, encouraging listeners…
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Quiet Lovers of Justice: A Conversation with Si Kahn
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On this episode of What Dreamers Do, we catch up with Si Kahn, an activist, author, playwright, organizer, and singer-songwriter known for his powerful songs and lifelong engagement in labor issues, human rights, and environmental concerns. The conversation covers his experiences in the labor movement as an organizer, and his engagement as a folk s…
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Carryin' On: An Interview with Appalachian Dancer Rodney Clay Sutton
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In this episode, you'll take a deep dive into Appalachian Flatfooting, Clogging, and the general dance history of the Carolinas. You'll also hear the origin story of Rodney Clay Sutton, recognized as a Master Folk Artist in North Carolina. With a lifelong career in music and dance, Rodney is both a preserver and an innovator in Appalachian Percussi…
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The Posh Tea Tour: On Traveling With the Band in Europe
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Welcome back for season two of What Dreamers Do! I kick this episode off by recapping my summer travels with the band, sharing some fun and memorable moments from the UK, Ireland, Serbia, and Greece, and my takeaways about the insights we can gain from traveling. (Including my suggestion for applying the insights when we're back home!) Links Mentio…
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Be Radical, Make Music: An Interview with Feminist Scottish Musician Rosie Bans
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In this juicy interview, we chat with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Rosie Bans, who writes, performs, ad collaborates with other artists and activists to create change for women and other marginalized groups, AND has an innovative support group and course for songwriters who want to give their creativity and motivation a boost. We also discuss her fre…
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What My Granny Taught Me: An Excerpt from the Cornbread & Tortillas Folk Opera
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This is part of my meandering summer episode series, which don't necessarily come out each Thursday, but rather when inspiration strikes. I might be in a cool café in London or an East Kentucky Holler when I record, or maybe just in my cozy living room drinking a cup of tea as I was for this episode. I begin with a reflection on tours past and futu…
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Sacred Catharsis: An Interview with Writer/Yogi Kelli Hansel Haywood
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Appalachian Author/Yogi Kelli Hansel Haywood's life and practice is firmly rooted in the soil of her native East Kentucky. In this interview, she speaks about home, art, motherhood, healing, and her artistic processes. Some of the things we talk about include: The way her knowledge of her kin and extended family has informed her identity provided a…
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Her Native Language: A Musical Interview with Cari Norris
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I'm releasing this interview with Kentucky musician/artist/icon Cari Anna Norris, recorded in the summer of 2021. As Kentucky mourns her passing this week, I wanted to honor her memory with this sweet interview I conducted as part of my dance project, the Kentucky Tour de Dance. She tells us about her grandmother, banjo legend Lily May Ledford of t…
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Why is it that we don't always make time for doing the things we love? And then when we finally do them (and feel great) we wonder why in the world we waited so long? In this podcast, I muse about why that might be the case, and argue for why we should all be prioritizing those "love-to-do" things in our lives. I also touch on: Why "I Am" are some …
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Your Creativity Playbook: Tips & Inspiration for Your Creative Life
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This quick episode is allll about giving you a sneak preview of the amazing creators and tips inside my free e-book, How To Live Your Most Creative Life. I put this together to inspire you, help you break through blocks and stuck places, and get a little motivation to add small creative moments to your everyday life. I quickly tell you a bit about …
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Alchemy & Unbecoming: An Interview with Priestess Deepshikha Sairam
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How moving beyond fear and connecting with your intuition helps every area of your life. Are you someone who is drawn to growth, transformation, and living your most authentic, soulful life? If so, you’re going to LOVE this week’s guest. Her name is Deepshikha Sairam, and she’s a Priestess of the Divine Feminine and spiritual mentor to high-achievi…
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Appalachian Artivism (Part 2): An Interview with Sam Gleaves
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This week I'm continuing my chat with musician/songwriter/educator/Appalachian Artivist Sam Gleaves about a bevy of subjects dear to our hearts and our work in Kentucky and beyond. He talks about how his work with cultural organizations such as the Appalshop, The Highlander Center, and Berea College have deepened his activism in the mountains. He a…
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Appalachian Artivism: An Interview with Sam Gleaves Part 1
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Our interview guest for this week is multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and Appalachian Music Professor Sam Gleaves, who was born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia. Rooted in Appalachian sounds, Gleaves’ songwriting sings of contemporary rural life and social issues. In 2015, Gleaves collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Cathy Fink and…
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