Keeping Things Alive Podcast

Episode 79 features Laura's conversation with EmZee, a childhood friend from Eden, NY. EmZee is an artist (@onyxarcplanet and @onyxarc), and will be making the background episode cover art for Season 6. In this conversation, Laura and Em talk about growing up in Eden, NY in the 1980's and 1990's, how art and mental health intersect, and reflecting/re-learning from the past as we move into the future. Happy Pride!

In this month's info collage, Laura speaks with John Washington about New York's new cannabis law, Sarah Sorci about a backyard edible and medicinal plant called self-heal, Eva Danielle about the Fool tarot card, and David and Kenny about their experiences with the police in Erie County.

Welcome to another season of the Keeping Things Alive Podcast! In this episode, Laura introduces plans for Season 6 and shares her conversation with Jim Anderson about where we are now in Buffalo, NY (recorded on April 21, 2021). Jim is a long-time activist for civil rights, nuclear peace, climate justice, and more. He hosts the radio show Conversations with Jim Anderson on Power 96.5 FM.

Claire Gaye is the owner (gatekeeper!) of Inspiration Point, a spiritual bookstore and mystical shop in Buffalo, New York. She purchased the store from Sandy, the previous owner, and has added her own energy to the business with new items and workshops. Claire and Laura talk about the concept of "leading from the emerging future," meditation, and what it is like to be a female small business owner in Buffalo, New York.