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This week, we talked with Jeff Mazur, Executive Director at LaunchCode. We discussed how important it is for the tech industry to become more inclusive and open, and what LaunchCode is doing to help solve that problem in Saint Louis and other cities. We also talked a little bit about how we, as humans, can be better advocates for the community that we live in, and how important it is for everyone to stick together and look out for one another. 

Thanks again to our tech "consultant", Dustin Schaefer, and our intern, Anna Katherine Roehm for helping us out! And thanks to Critical for the awesome music. 

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On this week's episode, we talked with Samantha of CreativeMornings STL about the importance of sharing stories within the creative community, and the impact that the project has had in the past year.

Creative Mornings STL is a free monthly gathering that welcomes a variety of people with different creative disciplines to gather and celebrate the creative work being done in our community. You can learn more about them and all of the amazing people they've had come and speak here: https://creativemornings.com/. And don't forget to follow them on instagram (@cm_stlouis) and Facebook (@CreativeMorningsSTL/)

A special thank you to our intern, Anna Katherine Roehm for the artwork, and to Dustin Schaefer of Great Ghosts (find them on Spotify!) for helping us with our perpetual technical difficulties. 

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"When it rains, it pours". 

We had some major technical difficulties this week, so instead of our scheduled interview, you'll be hearing from US instead! 

This week, Jayvn and I reminisce about what we've loved (and sometimes not loved so much) about the podcasting experience, and what other side hustles we've been putting our time into. We also talk about what kinds of guests we want to see in the future, and what we hope this podcast will do for the community, and for you as one of our listeners. 

Special thanks to our friend Dustin for helping us figure out some temporary tech, and thank you as always to Critical for the awesome music. 

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This week, we talked with Jordan Bauer, curator of the popular @stlouisgram Instagram account. We discuss with him what inspired him to start the account, why he feels it's important, how St. Louis is represented, and everything in between. 

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This week, we're talking with Vanessa Tutka, who runs the STL chapter of Ladies Wine and Design. We'll discuss the importance of representation in the creative space, why St. Louis needs an organization like LWD, and what's next for the project. 

Started by Jessica Walsh, Ladies Wine and Design seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for women and non-binary creatives through mentorship circles, portfolio reviews, talks, and creative meetups. 

Follow LWD STL on Instagram and Facebook, or join their Slack channel. Find out more about the national organization here: https://ladieswinedesign.com

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This week we’re talking with Lindy Drew of Humans Of St. Louis, which is a nonprofit that shares first-person stories and photographic portraits, featuring people and places throughout St. Louis.

They give over 95,000 Facebook and 25,000 Instagram followers an intimate look into the lives and struggles of the people of St. Louis, one photo and story at a time. It is the second most popular “Humans of” site in the U.S. after Humans of New York.. Visit them at https://www.humansofstl.org/ and be sure to check out their social media pages to follow their stories!

Thanks as always to Alessio Summerfield, Critical Music, and YOU, our listeners!

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This week we're talking with De Nichols, who does so many things we think you should just follow her on Instagram (@de_nichols) or visit her website (https://www.denichols.co) to learn more about her. We could have talked for hours, but in her limited time with us, we discussed topics ranging from the importance of healthy relationships to how to let projects go, and everything about her life and work in between. 

Thanks as always to Alessio Summerfield, Critical Music, and YOU, our listeners! 

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This week we’re talking with Jenny Murphy of Perennial, which is a non-profit that teaches people creative skills to reuse materials and live a sustainable and self-sufficient life.

They offer craft and DIY classes using all salvaged materials and provide free programs to women in transition, including former prisoners, survivors of domestic violence, homeless women, and more. Visit them at: https://perennialstl.org and be sure to check out their upcoming clothing swap! 

Thanks as always to Alessio Summerfield, Critical Music, and YOU, our listeners! 

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This week we're talking with Aaron Young of OneSTL, which is a plan for sustainable development that includes a Vision, Goals and Objectives that outline a sustainable future for the St. Louis region as well as Strategies, Tools and Resources for achieving the that vision. If you want to learn more about what they do, swing by one of their Sustainability Labs at T-Rex, which is always held on the last Tuesday of the month. http://www.onestl.org/get-involved/onestl-network/sustainability-lab.

Want to volunteer? E-mail Aaron: [email protected]

Thanks as always to Alessio Summerfield, Critical Music, and YOU, our listeners! 

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This week, we talked with McKenna Sawchak, who is part of the GlobalHack team.

GlobalHack is a non-profit organization in Saint Louis which drives social impact through technology. They organize events that kickstart community-focused software projects and deliver accessible computer science education opportunities for kids. They have an event coming up Feb 22-24 called Code with a Cause, which is a hackathon that benefits nonprofit organizations in the Greater St. Louis region. 

And as always, thanks to Alessio Summerfield, Critical, our guest, and YOU, our listeners. Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes every two weeks, and give us a rating! 

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