Remarkable Voices

Our first episode of 10 minute casts. It's okay not to know - whatever that means in your life today.

Comedian, writer, actor! New York-based host of the increasingly popular show (1.7 M followers and counting) "Recess Therapy" - 22 year-old Julian Shapiro-Barnum joins us for a conversation on the evolution of his program, a recent internet sensation. 

Gunnar Deathridge: Fashion designer, stylist and set designer for some of the biggest names in music and entertainment (Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Justin Beiber) talks about how big-scale music videos are made, what it's like making magic with Nomad Art & Design, his humble beginnings and his close relationship with his Grandmother that inspired so much of his current creative career. 

Steven Goldstein: Social justice leader on over 200 laws (including marriage equality), previous Executive Director of the Anne Frank Center and Garden State Equality, 10-time Emmy winner, rabbinic seminarian and author of "The Turn On," joins me for a frank and entertaining conversation about his book, his views, and likability. 

THANK YOU FOR SEASON 1! Stay with us to see what we have in store for you for Season 2! 

Internationally recognized Savannah-based photographer and visual artist Emerald Arguelles' work is a testimony to and celebration of the importance of black lives. Editor-in-chief of Ain't-Bad, an independent publisher of contemporary art, Emerald's work focuses on creating a space to honor and appreciate the black community. She talks about what she does through her images and projects, what she hopes to offer for others, working for NBC on 30 Rock, and how growing up in her mother's salon impacted her greater understanding of she sees the world and its messages. 

When Rosalie's four-year-old son Hunter was attacked by their police dog, his leg was amputated below the knee. Rosalie became passionate about advocacy and inclusivity, leading her to write a children's book to offer representation for marginalized voices such as the limb-loss community. In this, she aims to bring more diversity to children's literature. In this episode, Rosalie discusses her family's inspiring journey of tragedy, activism and acceptance. 

Steven Tomlinson, Ph.D., is a communications expert in Austin, Texas. He says that "communication isn't what you say, but what happens in the minds of those who listen." Steven coaches Wall Street, Fortune 500 and high-tech startup executives and managers. He is Associate Professor of Leadership and Administration at Seminary of the Southwest and a Founding Master Teacher at the Acton School of Business for Entrepreneurship. He taught economics and finance at UT Austin where he designed and directed the MBA professional development program. He also writes plays and has performed his award-winning solo shows in Austin and off-Broadway.

In this episode, Steven dives into the makeup of genuine connection and communication, his experience with coaching large-scale teams, and how he has fused his love of art and business. "Impressing people is always to distance yourself from them...If you lead with your strength, people will defend themselves. But if you offer them your humanity, they will offer you theirs. Generous connection always starts with-- what's your intention?"

Loïc Maestracci, Founder of Music Expo, brought to life his vision of creating a collaborative platform for those working in the music industry. The Music Expo has expanded into a nationwide series of conferences, connecting some of the biggest names in music in cities including San Francisco, Boston, Miami, and Nashville. In this episode, we’ll discover how Maestracci started the Music Expo with no money, venue, or contacts, and how the event has grown and evolved in the years since to host IRL and virtual live events for music creators to meet peers, get advice, and workshop your career with the best in the business. The conference has garnered national acclaim for its up-close access to some of the world’s most renowned DJs, producers and engineers. We’ll also get an insider’s look into the music industry, where it is now, and where it’s going. 

The cost of paradise is high. Hawaii has led the nation in high cost of living for many years, even higher than California and New York. With an economy that relies on tourism, the pandemic has not been kind to Hawaii. Many families and locals are struggling just to make ends meet and cover basic needs from housing and food, to care items like period products. 

To combat this disparity, sisters Brandy-Lee and Nikki-Ann Yee cofounded the Ma'i Movement, to act on their mission to provide and distribute free menstrual products to people in need, advocating for systemic change in the government, schools and community to end period poverty in Hawaii. 

In this episode, I speak with Nikki about period poverty as a public health crisis, human rights, and what the Ma'i Movement is doing every single day to effect change.