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March 4, 2024

Xiaosheng Huang, Astrophysicist discusses his fascinating field, Eins…

Dr. Huang is an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco. His areas of research include: High Redshift (Faraway) Type Ia Supernovae (SN e Ia), Nearby SN e Ia, and Gravitational Lensing. We chat about the fascina...

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Feb. 12, 2024

Sylvie Rosokoff, Photographer specializing in Elopements and Intimate…

Sylvie Rosokoff is an NYC based photographer who specializes in capturing elopements, intimate weddings, and also author photos. Her stunning work has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Brides, Martha Steward Wedding...

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Jan. 22, 2024

Erica Messer, Founder of Wolfie's Wish

Erica Messer is a professional harpist, and founder of the pet grief support company, Wolfie's Wish. After the sudden passing of her beloved cat, Wolfgang, Erica embarked on a heartfelt quest to find a simple way to cope with...

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Dec. 11, 2023

Mk Haley, Designer, Educator, former Imaginneer, Blooloop 50 - 2023 T…

The multi-talented, multi-creative, (and may I say, multi-amazing!) Mk Haley joins the show to discuss everything from her origin story, finding creative purpose, what life was like working for Disney (and beyond), and we dip...

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Nov. 6, 2023

George Heathco, Musician, and Composer discusses his unique compositi…

My good friend, George Heathco, a Houston based musician, and composer, and I catch up on his latest projects, how he deals with being stuck when composing, and getting real about imposter syndrome and taking charge of one's ...

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Sept. 25, 2023

Vickie Lan, Writer, Host of the "Speculative Sandbox" Podcast Part 2

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. This appearance marks Vickie's return to the podcast. She catches me up on what she's been doing ...

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Sept. 18, 2023

Jeff Daly, Writer, Artist, Cartoonist

According to his website, Jeff Daly is a writer, artist, cartoonist, director, animator, producer, paper engineer, lecturer and competitive duck herder (the last one’s a joke). In addition to those pursuits, Jeff gives back t...

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July 24, 2023

Danny Feldman, Producing Artistic Director of the Pasadena Playhouse

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California, is internationally recognized for its significant role in the development of American theater. One of the most prolific theaters in the country, the Playhouse has ...

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June 12, 2023

Cheyanne Young, Author (Part Two)

Hybrid author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young returns to the show to discuss new projects, her love of puzzles, and gently scold me about the importance of outlining in one's writing process. Don't miss all the banter,...

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June 5, 2023

Jessica Kuba, Board Certified-Music Therapist, Multi-Creative

Jessica Kuba is a Board Certified-Music Therapist located in Salem, Oregon. After earning her Masters in Music Therapy from Montclair State University, Jessica has spent the past decade exploring the use of music therapy with...

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May 8, 2023

Robin Anderson, Social Media Consultant, Content Creator, Multi-Artist

Robin Anderson is a multi-passionate freelance musician, singer, pianist, teacher, composer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, & arts advocate. She is a social media consultant and content creator based in Columbia, Missou...

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May 1, 2023

Jack Canfora, playwright, actor, musician, educator

John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regi...

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April 10, 2023

Aubrey Alexander, Luthier

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April 3, 2023

John Cotter, Author, Playwright (PART TWO)

The brilliant author and playwright, John Cotter returns to the podcast mere weeks before his memoir, LOSING MUSIC hits the shelves. We discuss a myriad of subjects, and always, his deep introspection is a delight. Tune in, a...

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Feb. 6, 2023

Heather Hutchison, Musician, & Author discusses finding solace and su…

Heather Hutchison is the Amazon best-selling author of Holding On by Letting Go: A Memoir, and an award-winning singer/songwriter with four albums released to date. old with both heart-wrenching honesty and sharp whit, Holdin...

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Jan. 9, 2023

Bruce Coville, Children's Author

Children’s author, Bruce Coville has been writing for over 40 years and has over 100 books published including MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN, and some of my all time personal favorites, INTO THE LAND OF THE UNICORNS, and BRUCE COVIL...

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Jan. 2, 2023

Laura Henning, Dancer, and multi-creative

The 2023 podcast year starts off with a good friend of mine, former Rockette, Laura Henning. Laura is a multi-creative including dancer, model, actor, singer and choreographer. She currently resides in New Mexico and enjoys s...

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Dec. 17, 2022

Glam Rock Band Royal Sugar dishes on everything from tour life to the…

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Tyler and Garrett from the band Royal Sugar. It was a delight to get to know this talented duo and chat about pretty much everything under the sun. For more about Royal Sugar, ...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Laura Gayle Green, Music Librarian, Musician, Musicologist

It was a delight to catch up with one of my favorite people, musician and music librarian, Laura Gayle Green. We discuss a vast array of topics from her start, to the unique smell of books, and more in this insightful episod...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Rhonda Proctor, Photographer

Rhonda Proctor is a North Carolina based photographer with broad visual interests from black and white photography, to nature, animals, abstract, and more. She is also a member of the Sharpshooters International Photography g...

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Aug. 8, 2022

Jennifer Smith, Mezzo Soprano

Today’s show features Jennifer Smith, Mezzo Soprano. Her unique story reminds us all of the power of believing in oneself…and that it is never too late to chase your dreams. Jennifer lives in the Kansas City area and works in...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Gena Destri, Artist

Gena Destri is a semi-abstract expressionist landscape painter. Her pieces are color-oriented and intuitive, celebrating nature, energies, humanity, womanhood and growth. Usually, Destri works from life or photographs to star...

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June 27, 2022

Jim Rosokoff (Dr. Uke)

Jim Rosokoff, aka Doctor Uke, is a retired Dermatologist. He loves music and sings, as well as plays the ukulele and runs the successful and very helpful resource, Doctor Uke website that provides song sheets for ukulele, as ...

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June 20, 2022

Special Episode: Music Therapists and Burnout with Ami Kunimura, MT-BC

Ami Kunimura returns to the podcast in this episode, specifically focused for professional and student music therapists regarding burnout, and resilience. Ami Kunimura, MA, MT-BC is the founder of The Self-Care Institute and ...

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