Dr. Kirsten Gilardi is the Executive Director & Chief Veterinary Officer of the Gorilla Doctors in Rwanda and the director of the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center at UC Davis.

In this episode, Kirsten talks about her efforts in the oceans and the wild to save animals and the earth, her experiences in the "jungle operating room" in Rwanda, and the efforts taken to increase the mountain gorilla population from near extinction to more than 1000 living in the wild.

Growing Up Gorilla Campaign

Gorilla Doctors

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Gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda

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Gavin Lee is a Drama Desk Award-winning actor, known for. his hilarious and heartwarming portrayal of "Squidward" in SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL and his charming "Bert" in MARY POPPINS. In this episode, he talks about the teamwork that goes into making theater magic, meeting his wife Emily and spending the day with Dick Van Dyke.

The Two Berts

Puttin' On The Ritz: Fred Astaire Biography

Beauty And The Beast UK Tour

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Mindleaps is a not-for-profit organization of dance instructors, educators, social workers, and administrators, all dedicated to building a bridge for the most vulnerable children in the world to education and positive livelihoods through dance.

In this episode, we speak with the founder Rebecca Davis and her inspirational team about working with children in developing nations. Mindleaps encourages them to discover their abilities and chase their dreams.

Mindleaps Team: Kirvin Douthit-Boyd, Martin Mamadouno, LaMar Baylor, Bashir Karenzi, Rebecca Davis.

MINDLEAPS

SOS

Ubumuntu Arts Festival with Mindleaps Choreography by Kirven Douthit-Boyd

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Tiffany Little Canfield is an Emmy-nominated casting director for Telsey + Company. Her projects include the upcoming "Dear Evan Hansen" film, FX'x Fosse/Vernon, "This Is Us", and "The Greatest Showman. She talks about her love of getting to the heart of people's motivations and impulses. She also recounts moving her family and career from New York City to Sacramento, CA, and shares lessons from living a life of unconventional yet conscious choices.

Telsey + Company

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James Lapine - or "Uncle James James," as he's known to Stephanie's Daughter, Vivi - is a multi award-winning director, playwright and librettist. In this episode, he discusses his new book Putting it Together and shares some of his "otherworldly" experiences while creating Sunday In The Park With George. He also talks of his search for balance through yoga and his efforts to create a "human experience" in the audition room.

Putting It Together

James Lapine

Sunday In The Park With George

Tree Pose

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Sakina Jaffrey is an acclaimed actress known for her work on hit TV shows like House of Cards, Timeless, and Snowpiercer.

In this episode, she shares stories of her childhood, early family upheaval, and the characters she created to help her cope. This "small but mighty" woman shares how she struggled to embrace her calling but ended up right where the universe intended her to be.

Snowpiercer

Chutney Popcorn

F.E.A.R.

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LaChanze is an acclaimed actress, singer and dancer, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical in 2006 for her role as "Celie" in THE COLOR PURPLE. In this episode, LaChanze talks about shaping her career and personal life with intention. She speaks about being one of the founding members of Black Theatre United, her strange taste in movies, and her new found on-screen roles as the 50-something "hot love interest to the middle-aged white guy."

Lachanze & Daughter make history

Black Theater United

Trouble In Mind

Celia Cruz

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Jason Graae has an extensive television, film, & theater career. This "journeyman" actor reminisces about his career on stage and shares his thoughts about the 'Power of Now' and Al-anon. He obsesses over his forthcoming colonoscopy, and Stephanie and Marylee laugh so hard that they cry.

Per Jason's request, Venmo payments can be sent to @Jason_Graae

Al-anon

The Power of Now

Jason's Youtube

WebMD Colonoscopy

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Keala (J.) Settle is a Tony-nominated actress and singer, most recently known for her acclaimed performance as "Lettie Lutz" and the Oscar-nominated song "This Is Me" from THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. In this episode, Keala shares experiences in life as an empath, healing from the stroke she endured just two days before performing for the first time on the Academy Awards, and the ongoing battle between "her and her voice."

2018 Academy Awards

Bread Baking Tips

This Is Me

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Meet Stephanie & Marylee and hear how their nearly 30-year friendship led to the creation of Stages Podcast. Join these two funny, passionate Women~Mother~Artists as they encourage each other to show up, say yes and learn from others' incredible & inspiring life stories

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