Lament of Hope

It was such a gift for me to be able to meet and interview former Celtic Woman, Órla Fallon, over zoom several weeks ago. She shared with me her experience of motherhood, and the joys that come from investing in hearth and home. Órla also told me some beautiful stories connected with her "Lullaby Time" album, and her desire for a peaceful and kinder world. She also has a new album in the works. ;)

Keren Blankfeld, a journalist who has interviewed billionaires and refugees, sat down with me to discuss her extensive research into the romantic relationship that blossomed in Auschwitz between two Holocaust survivors, David and Helen. Keren intended for David and Helen's story to just be a feature in The New York Times, but it went beyond that and became her first published book. Have you read the book? Watched the interview? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

I was introduced to Paul McGann's acting work through the TV series "Hornblower." However, McGann is more famously known through the "Doctor Who" television series as the eighth doctor. McGann talked with me about acting, his experience of the COVID pandemic, childhood, and spirituality.

Lucy Adlington was absolutely fascinating to talk to. We discussed her most recent book, The Dressmakers of Auschwitz, her love of vintage clothing, and the infamous white shirt Colin Firth wore in the lake scene from the 1995 BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

Andrew Brunson was an American missionary in Turkey for over twenty years before being falsely accused of terrorism in 2016 and subsequently imprisoned for two years. Andrew and his wife, Norine, sat down with me to share their story.

Vanessa DeSilvio is The Chosen series' Photina, the Samaritan woman at the well. Vanessa talked with me about her role on The Chosen, her personal challenges with parenting, and her love of audiobooks

Loire Cotler is a rhythm vocalist whose voice weaves the world of the Dune films. Loire sat down with me for over an hour to talk about her passion for rhythmic sound, her desire to connect on a deeper level with the universe and the people she interacts with, as well as the making of the track "Song of the Sisters" from the Dune film score. Loire even gave me a live sample of this track for my listeners.

Gene Back sat down with me to talk about his score for Angel Studios' Cabrini, the challenges of being an independent composer, and how much he would love to compose music for a beautiful romance movie.

Lucy Lee Flippin from the Little House on the Prairie TV series sat down with me to chat about her childhood, the character of Eliza Jane, and what life looks like now in her eighties. 

A sneak peak fact for you: Lucy was a professional figure skater before she became an actress. She doesn't skate anymore though. "My hips won't allow me," she chuckles.

Stephanie Fearon made it to the semi-finals of BBC's Over the Rainbow competition in 2010 before being eliminated. Stephanie has since gone on to perform in the West End and now directs Honey Soul Live, a special events band of talented musicians. Stephanie shared with me the highs and lows of her journey with the entertainment industry, and the beautiful roller coaster ride of being a mommy to two beautiful boys.