This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we sit down with Dr. John Lorentz of Shawnee State University. 

We talk a little about the sudden transition from a math major at Miami University to falling in love with the culture and language of the Middle East during a study abroad trip his junior year, how that lead to being part of the newly formed Peace Corps, teaching and living in the Pacific Northwest, and how an opportunity to return home found him having an unparalleled impact on the international reach of Shawnee State University.

This is a two part episode, so be on the look out for part two next week where we take a deep dive into the documentary film works of Dr. Lorentz and his son Nathan - you won’t want to miss either of these episodes!

Dr. John H. Lorentz is Professor of History Emeritus and Associate Provost for International Education at Shawnee State University. He and son, Nathan, collaborate through Lorentz Films on documentary film. Dr. Lorentz is the principle scholar for River Voices and Beyond These Walls and is the Producer for the films.

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This week on the podcast we have a chat with North Dakota native Julie Wangler. Julie and her husband, Darcy, own and run Sandy Springs Campground in Stout, Ohio. 

Julie talks about her journey from 911 dispatcher in North Dakota to living on and running a campground in Southern Ohio, what it takes to turn a boat into a cabin, and the importance of Funday Mondays.

You can find Julie and Sandy Springs Campground online:

Sandy Springs Campground

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Welcome to the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast! This week on the podcast we have a very special guest - artist Charlie Haskins of Portsmouth, Ohio.

Charlie describes himself as “Seriously Whimsical”. He received his MFA in painting from East Tennessee State University. He comes from a large family of artists and has recently become a father himself! In his artwork he uses a mixture of illustration and caricature to create a whimsical fantasy world full of word play, puns, and riddles.

You can find Charlie online at

haskinshouse.com

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This week on the podcast we chat with Port Clinton, Ohio, author Chase Will. His newest book is a Young Adult novel called Moving Through.

We talk with Chase about how adversity and grief work in the creative process, marketing and promotion during COVID, and the advantages of self publishing.

Find Chase online:

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chasewill.com

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This week on the podcast we have Olivia Anibal, owner of Anibal Patisserie and creator of delectable cakes and treats in the heart of Cape Town, South Africa. Olivia is renowned for baking beautifully tasty cakes by never compromising on good quality ingredients.

We talk about the finding success through failure, turning stumbling blocks into building blocks, and pushing boundaries with flowers.

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This week on the podcast we have a very special guest, internationally acclaimed award winning singer / songwriter / recording artist Steve Free.

We chat a little about life as a folk singer, how Steve arrived at this profession, the importance of staying true to who you are, and a life lesson from Pete Seeger.

You can find Steve online at 

http://www.stevefree.com

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This week on the podcast we chat with Singer-songwriter and artist Lisa Bastoni.

Lisa is a 2019 Kerrville New Folk Winner, and is a 2019 Boston Music Award nominee (Folk Artist of the Year). Her new album, How We Want to Live (September 2019), chronicles life changes, including songs about the dissolution of her marriage and learning to live a new normal -- but more than anything, it finds the songwriter diving deeper into the life she craves. 

You can find Lisa online at:

http://www.lisabastoni.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tJtpZ0n3AytEeAzIdEQAI?si=Vx9R0AsGTaeBjg6RrXWx4A

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/388456

https://www.instagram.com/lisabastoni/

https://www.facebook.com/lisabastonimusic/

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This week on the podcast we talk to guitar builder Eric Lovett of Xen guitars.

Eric's guitars and other stringed instruments are custom made with unique designs and wood combinations.

We talk a little about what prompted Eric to start building his own guitars, his inspiration - both in designs and building materials, and some of the more interesting guitars he’s created.

You can find Eric online at:

http://www.xenstringedinstruments.com

https://www.facebook.com/xenguitars

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This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted Podcast, we have entrepreneur and musician Mark Defoe.

Mark is the drummer for the band Kings Hollow - an in your face modern rock band, with styles and influences from 2000’s to current rock music.

He is also a business owner and talks with us a little about that journey, and what it takes to run and manage your own business.

You can find Mark online at:

kingshollowband.com

www.facebook.com/KingsHollowBand

www.beegonepest.com

www.facebook.com/beegonepest23

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This week on the Bloom Where You’re Planted podcast we have a conversation with our friend Max Ross.

Max is an audio engineer, music producer, and owner of Blue Lava Audio recording studio.

You can find Max online at 

https://www.facebook.com/BlueLavaProductions/
https://www.bluelavaaudio.com

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