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How can art transform the way we navigate life’s challenges? What role does creativity play in healing and connection? In our latest podcast, KWNK 97.7FM, Felicia Perez and Candace Nicole Garlock explore these powerful questions, sharing personal stories, insights, and inspirations from their journeys as artists living with chronic illness.

Felicia Perez, an “artivist” and storyteller, discusses her Holland Project exhibition, Concentrate: On the Small Things. The show weaves themes of joy, life, and mortality through symbolic pieces that use blue to represent life and orange to symbolize death. Her raw, honest approach to art reflects her journey through illness, remission, and learning to embrace her changing body. Felicia describes how art became a way to process her experiences, tell her story, and connect with others meaningfully.

Candace Nicole Garlock, an artist for over 40 years, shares her perspective on adapting her creative process due to chronic illness. She reflects on the importance of art as both a personal outlet and a tool for advocacy, emphasizing its power to foster empathy and create community. Together, they discuss their shared experiences of navigating health systems, societal stigma, and the isolation that often comes with chronic illness.

Listeners will also hear about the systemic challenges facing artists, including the lack of support for the arts in schools and the need for greater recognition of art as a vital, healing profession. Felicia and Candace explore how art can bring people together, even in moments of isolation, and why focusing on the small, joyful moments in life is essential. 

Learn more:

https://hollandreno.org/hp-gallery/

https://candacenicolgarlock.com/

A Writer’s World with Shaun Griffin invites you into the rich landscape of poetry and storytelling every other Sunday at 5 p.m. on KWNK. Shaun, a renowned poet and writer, shares his unique perspective, weaving words and ideas into a captivating audio experience. Whether you’re a lover of literature or just curious about the art of writing, this series offers a thoughtful glimpse into the creative process and the power of language.

Missed an episode? Listen back on Spotify or catch it on 97.7FM as part of KWNK’s regularly scheduled programming.

A Writer’s World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In this episode of Bike Life Radio, we dive into bike-related insights from last year’s Burning Man Census with special guest Aeva Plaskon. For the first time, the census included questions about bikes, revealing fascinating data about the community’s cycling habits. One standout stat? Nearly 30% of participants can repair their own bikes—a vital skill for navigating the dusty terrain of Black Rock City.

We also highlight resources for Burning Man cyclists, including bike repairs and affordable bike purchases at the nonprofit Reno Bike Project on Grove Street in Reno. Plus, enjoy some bike-inspired tunes to keep the wheels turning!

Bike Life Radio is produced by ⁠BikeWashoe.org⁠ and ⁠NevadaBike.org⁠ board member Ky Plaskon. Find more at ⁠Plaskon.org⁠. KWNK is owned and operated by the ⁠Reno Bike Project⁠ on Vesta Street in Reno, Nevada. The opinions expressed in this show do not represent an official stance of the organizations.

In this episode of A Writer’s World, Shaun Griffin delves into Wandering Stars, the latest novel by Tommy Orange, exploring its profound narrative and the ways it navigates themes of indigenous history, grief, resilience, and redemption. Shaun reflects on Orange’s innovative storytelling, weaving together poetry and prose to challenge traditional narratives and illuminate the ongoing impacts of colonialism.

Through a meditation on literature’s power to confront truths, Shaun shares passages from the novel that capture the struggle and hope of its characters while drawing connections to other influential indigenous writers and poets. The episode serves as both a celebration of Tommy Orange’s artistry and a call to engage deeply with the stories that shape our understanding of history and humanity.

Join Shaun every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m. on 97.7FM or stream past episodes at KWNKradio.org. Support your local independent bookstores, like The Radical Cat in Reno and The Writer’s Block in Las Vegas, to continue fostering the literary arts in our communities.

A Writer’s World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

In this episode of The Present, Lisa sits down with John O’Sullivan, an author, speaker, and veteran soccer coach with experience at the youth, college, and professional levels. John is the host of The Way of Champions Podcast and the founder of the Changing the Game Project, an organization dedicated to transforming youth sports into a more positive, child-centered experience by educating parents and coaches.

John is the author of three bestselling books: Changing the Game: The Parents’ Guide to Raising Happy, High-Performing Athletes and Giving Youth Sports Back to Our Kids, Every Moment Matters, and The Champion Teammate. His impactful 2014 TEDx talk, “Changing the Game in Youth Sports”, has been viewed over half a million times.

Learn more about John’s work at www.changingthegameproject.com or reach out to him at [email protected].

In this episode of Bike Life Radio, we continue our exploration of Guadalajara, Mexico—a city that offers an unparalleled cycling experience and Reno’s only direct international destination. For as little as $67 each way, you can reach this vibrant colonial city in just four hours. Guadalajara is a bustling metropolis of 8 million people, with streets that cater more to locals than tourists. Its bike-friendly infrastructure is a cyclist’s dream: miles of protected bike paths, an affordable bike-share program costing just $15 a year, and the weekly Día Recreativo, where major streets are closed to cars, allowing tens of thousands to enjoy biking, walking, and skating.

Despite its robust cycling culture, Guadalajara has only one bike rental business—Happy Bici. On last week’s show, we spoke with owner Luis in Spanish about how he started this unique business, offering bike rentals for just $20 a day. This week, we bring you the translated interview, diving into Luis’s story and what makes Happy Bici a standout experience for visitors and locals alike.

Join us as we uncover more about this extraordinary city and its dedication to making cycling an integral part of everyday life.

Bike Life Radio is produced by ⁠BikeWashoe.org⁠ and ⁠NevadaBike.org⁠ board member Ky Plaskon. Find more at ⁠Plaskon.org⁠. KWNK is owned and operated by the ⁠Reno Bike Project⁠ on Vesta Street in Reno, Nevada. The opinions expressed in this show do not represent an official stance of the organizations.

In this episode of Bike Life Radio, we return to Guadalajara, Mexico—one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world and Reno’s only direct international destination. If you’re a cyclist, this city has much to offer: for over a decade, Guadalajara has shut down its streets to cars every Sunday for Día Recreativo, allowing tens of thousands of residents to enjoy biking, walking, and skating in a safe, car-free environment. The city also boasts miles of protected bike paths and innovative infrastructure, like animated crosswalk signs that promote safety and order.

Last week, we explored the history and transformation of Guadalajara’s streets, from chaotic and polluted to peaceful and pedestrian-friendly. This week, we dive deeper, speaking with a local entrepreneur behind Happy Bici, the only private bike rental business we could find in this bustling metropolis of 8 million people. For just $15 a day, you can explore the city on two wheels—or, for just $20 a year, try out Guadalajara’s affordable and accessible bike-share program, MiBici.

Join us as we discover how Guadalajara continues to inspire cycling culture and urban safety—lessons that can resonate far beyond its borders.

Bike Life Radio is produced by ⁠BikeWashoe.org⁠ and ⁠NevadaBike.org⁠ board member Ky Plaskon. Find more at ⁠Plaskon.org⁠. KWNK is owned and operated by the ⁠Reno Bike Project⁠ on Vesta Street in Reno, Nevada. The opinions expressed in this show do not represent an official stance of the organizations.

In this episode of The Present, Lisa explores the concept of non-striving—the practice of embracing the present moment as it is, rather than constantly wishing for something different. It’s about finding balance: working toward change without getting stuck in frustration over what hasn’t yet shifted.

Lisa is joined by Dr. Tom Hanson, a renowned sports and high-performance psychologist and author. Dr. Hanson has served as the Director of Performance Enhancement for the New York Yankees and has worked with teams like the Texas Rangers, Los Angeles Angels, and Minnesota Twins. Today, he helps individuals and teams across all sports achieve their peak potential. Dr. Hanson is the author of Play Big, Heads Up Baseball 2.0, and Who Will Do What by When?

Learn more about Dr. Hanson at www.drtomhanson.com.

In this episode of Bike Life Radio, we explore Reno’s unique connection to one of the world's top cycling cities—Guadalajara, Mexico. Known for its impressive bike-friendly infrastructure and innovative cycling culture, Guadalajara has lessons to offer American cities, especially Reno. The city’s government actively promotes cycling through accessible, impactful initiatives, including shutting down major roads every Sunday for thousands to enjoy the streets on bikes, skateboards, and more. This community effort has fostered a thriving bike culture and an expanding protected bike network. And for Reno residents, discovering Guadalajara’s bike scene is easier than ever, with round-trip flights for as low as $150. We’ll uncover how Guadalajara’s commitment to cycling has transformed the city, plus tips on how to experience it firsthand—like where to buy a bike for just $40 at a local market!

Bike Life Radio is produced by BikeWashoe.org & NevadaBike.org board member Ky Plaskon. Find more about Ky at Plaskon.org. KWNK is owned and operated by the Reno Bike Project on Grove Street in Reno, Nevada. The opinions expressed in this show do not represent an official stance of the organizations.

Shaun Griffin is a poet and writer who hopes to bring some part of that world to you every other week on KWNK with a new audio segment on Sundays at 5pm. Listen back below on Spotify or on 97.7FM mixed into our regularly scheduled program.

A Writer's World is made possible in part by a grant from Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.