Speak Easily with Krista Stauffer

Today we feature Carmel Avegnon Sanders. Carmel is a theatre coach/instructor and founding Artistic Director of Brave Young Voices, a youth program empowering students to create an original theatre piece. An Otterbein grad, Carmel shares stories of life and learning. You can find information about Brave Young Voices at www.braveyoungvoices.org. Make sure to subscribe for new weekly episodes at Speak Easily

This week we feature Mallory Golski from Kaleidoscope Youth Center. KYC is a safe space in Columbus for queer youth which provides free programming, housing, and support services. Mallory chats about her journey through Columbus and finding her way to KYC as the Civic Engagement and Advocacy Manager. We love and support KYC and all it stands for, so please support this organization! You can check them out online at kycohio.org (http://kycohio.org) and on social media. Listen in each week for new episodes on Speak Easily!

This week we chat with the wonderful and charming Adam Williams. Longtime friend and fellow performer, this superstar and Flight Attendant educator shares stories of the stage and sky. His sweet tales will delight and make you smile. You can follow Adam on Instagram and Facebook. And be sure to subscribe to Speak Easily for new weekly episodes on your favorite streaming platform!

This week on Speak Easily, we chat with Richard Sanford. Theatre critic for Columbus Underground, reviewer, and all-around Arts lover, Richard regales some of his local favorites of Columbus! Find his work at www.columbusunderground.com and be sure to listen in each week to Speak Easily on your favorite streaming network!

This week, we chat with Chef Lorenzo Tavani, also known by his incredible social media moniker LORENZO COOKS! He walks folks through food prep, building confidence in the kitchen, foraging, and where good food comes from. His fascinating experiences in the kitchen, in the field, and even on farms give this incredible human so many great stories that you’ll love. You can find him on Instagram at lorenzo_cooks or www.lorenzocooks.com. And be sure to subscribe for new weekly episodes on your favorite podcasting network!

On this week of Speak Easily, we welcome Kim Goodman, Executive Director of the McConnell Arts Center in our beloved Worthington. Kim chats about making the cross-country trek from Arizona to Ohio, her professional flute journey, and how the arts in Worthington are absolutely THRIVING! Make sure to visit the Arts Center yourself, or check into programming and events online at www.mcconnellarts.org. Be sure to tune into Speak Easily on your favorite podcast channel for all new episodes each week!

Our first podcast of 2024, we welcome Westerville Arts Council members Katheryn Munger and Michael Ruehrmund. They are the chairs of WESTERBALL, the incredible Gala hosted by the Arts Council and featuring local artists, musicians, dancers, educators, and this year…spoiler…BIRDS! Listen in to the plans for the Gala, and get your tickets, as it will likely sell out! Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.artscouncilofwesterville.com/westerball-2024. And listen to Speak Easily on all of your favorite podcast streaming channels!

This week on the mic is the PHENOMENAL LaChandra Baker! Lachandra B. Bake is Founder and Lead Consultant at LBB Edutainment, a consultancy specializing in employee engagement diversity, equity, & inclusion, and culture strategy. She is also one of the most lovely and well-versed humans in Columbus, and an avid art lover. Check her out at lbbedutainment.com and on all the Social Media channels. And tune in to all Speak Easily podcasts on your favorite streaming network!

This week we have a fascinating conversation with Nikki Smith, also known as Nikki the Death Doula. The role of a Death Doula is to educate and empower families to exercise their innate right to care for their own loved ones. Death Doulas “provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support at an intensely personal and crucial time”. You can learn more about this beautiful work through our chat and more at www.nikkithedeathdoula.com (http://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com). Check out Speak Easily

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ALSO— Potential trigger warning: discussion of active death

Attend the tale of Speak Easily! We are joined this week by Maddie McNamara, Nick VanAtta, and the incredible director Jeb Bigelow with Curtain Players “Sweeney Todd”. Listen to these local actors as they prep for the production opening Sept 8th and running through the 24th. Get tickets at www.curtainplayers.org. Check out Speak Easily on YouTube and your favorite podcasting streaming service! And SWING YOUR RAZOR WIDE!!