Someone's Thunder

**due to technical difficulties the audio balance was affected for this episode - be ready to adjust your volume a bit and thank you for your understanding. We are so proud of the content despite this inconvenience. 

Shakina Nayfack joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about manifesting, trans stories as the power of art. Shakina is a performer, writer, director, activist, and priestess. Most recently, Shakina received two Critics Choice Awards for her work as a writer and director on the NBC hour-long drama series, QUANTUM LEAP. You can hear her powerful acceptance speech mentioned in our episode here. To find out more about Shakina, please visit her website and insta.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Rachael Ziering joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about dogs, learning as you go and a bit of musical theater history. Muddy Paws Rescue is a private rescue and foster organization on a mission to build and support a thriving community of dog-loving humans dedicated to ending unnecessary euthanasia of companion dogs. Rachel is the founder of Muddy Paws and has created an amazing community "pack" including full time staff since 2015. To find out more, please visit Muddy Paws website and instagram.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Orly Gottesman joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about food, glove-trotting and expanding the business to meet demand in innovative ways. Modern Bread and Bagel has multiple locations, ships nationwide and has baking mixes! Thyme and Tonic is a gluten free and kosher fine dining restaurant in New York City.  Orly is the female founder and her husband is the master baker for these businesses. To find out more , please visit the insta for Modern Bread and Bagel, Thyme and Tonic and Orly herself.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

A quick thank you from the whole Thunder Team to our amazing listeners. We are honored to share some of your words about the show.  

Wayne Maugans & Kathleen Salazar join Stephanie and Angela to talk about theater for social good, grass-roots creation and wearing many hats. The Voyage Theater Company is now a decade old and has a mission to support new and unheralded plays and playwrights from around the world. Say Gay Plays is a piece of theater activism in response to increased legislative hostility toward the queer community in the United States. To find out more about the work and how to support Say Gay Plays, please visit the project website and insta.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Sam Mirpoorian joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about documentary film-making, the festival circuit and being inspired by the midwest. Sam is an award-winning film-maker who edits his work which often focuses on social issues. To find out more about Sam and find where to see his films. visit his website and insta.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Regina Manning joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about teaching, self-care and the beauty industry. Regina is a licensed esthetician, beauty blogger, and skin enthusiast. To find out more about more, visit her insta and the website for the Atelier Esthetique Institute of Esthetics.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Eli Marcus joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about motivation, networking and getting out of your comfort zone. Eli is affectionately known as the Mayor of Times Square and is a hospitality professional and podcaster. To find out more about more, visit his insta.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Courtney Romano joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about listening to your heart, switching mediums, and creating meaningful goals. Courtney is a filmmaker, writer, actor, producer and podcaster. To find out more about more, visit her website and insta.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)

Christa Scott Reed & Brian Letchworth of Occasional Drawl Productions join Stephanie and Angela to talk about their current production of Blood of the Lamb at 59E59 through Oct 20th, 2024 as well as the success and support they've created as a producing team. To find out more about the team, visit the Occasional Drawl insta.

Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)