In this episode we talk with Allison Cousins about her transition out of education and into the entrepreneur role. Cousins is the founder of both Approach, an app to connect singles within the St. Louis region, and City League, a non-profit to develop the next generation of youth through sports and extracurriculars. Her passion and dedication to helping youth in need started in the classroom but, will carry onto the field of dreams for years to come. Between both businesses, she offers the opportunity to build connections within St. Louis. She is focused, determined, and compassionate to all. Cousins took a shot at the entrepreneurial life, and won’t stop until all of her goals are achieved. 

This episode is underscores the focus on sports and love. Be on the lookout for how to support cousins throughout her journey. 

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Julian Keaton joins us on the podcast today for an inspiring episode. Julian is a multifaceted creative and has been one of St. Louis’ largest advocates for the local music scene. Julian believes that St. Louis has one of the most talented creative industry in all the country. 

Over the years Julian has dabbled in the tech and business world. His main focus is Julian Jewels, a knowledge hub designed to develop and support your music career. Julian believes education and community are two of the main factors behind financial self sufficiency in music. Julian is also the manager of popular local acts like Mvstermind, Mai Lee, and more. 

Listen to the full episode to learn more about Julian’s journey.

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B3 Festival is an annual event that celebrates the three B's - Blues, Brews, and Bites. It brings together some of the best musicians, breweries, and food vendors in the region for a weekend of fun and entertainment. The festival is held in the historic Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis, known for its lively music scene, delicious food, and thriving craft beer culture. It is the perfect location to showcase the best of the three B's.

At the B3 Festival, you can expect to hear some of the best blues music from local and national artists, ranging from traditional blues to modern interpretations. You can also taste a wide variety of beers from the top breweries in the area, from light lagers to dark stouts and everything in between. And, of course, there will be plenty of delicious food to satisfy your cravings, with a diverse selection of bites from local vendors.

In this episode, we chat with Dave Beardsley. Dave has been a vital part of the Blues scene here in St. Louis. From creating stlblues.net, founding The National Blues Museum and more. Dave’s passion for Blues led him the the organization SHARE ( Soulard Heritage Arts Revitalization and Education) which focuses on promoting the music and culture of Soulard and other communities in St. Louis. 

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Tom Ridgely, the Producing Artistic director of the non-profit organization, The St. Louis Shakespeare festival shares all things Shakespeare. Not only does Ridgely and podcast co-host, Marissa, drop fun facts about the one and only bard, but he also gives listeners insight into what makes the show go on! From Shakespeare in the park, to Shakespeare in the streets, this organization provides an accessible and entertaining experience for a variety of neighborhoods within the St. Louis area. Listeners learn what shows to attend during the 23rd season, how to appreciate the language and performance, and how to support the non profit. So make haste St. Louis! The show is about to begin!

Directed by Lisa Portes (Chicago, IL), Twelfth Night, will begin public performances in Shakespeare Glen on Wednesday, May 31. Opening night is set for Friday, June 2, at 8:00 p.m.; it will run Tuesday - Sunday nights through June 25.

THE FULL 2023 SEASON INCLUDES:

-CONFLUENCE NEW PLAY FESTIVAL

-TOURCO MERRY WIVES

-WORLD PREMIERE “SHAKESPEARE IN THE STREETS: SOCCER IN STL” 

-THE HIP-HOP HOLIDAY SHOW Q BROTHERS CHRISTMAS CAROL

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Lindy is the co-founder, co-author, and lead storyteller for Humans of St. Louis. As someone who once traveled Latin America as a documentary photographer, she now spreads awareness, voice and truth of the St. Louis common folk. The lead storyteller honors the experience of knowing your neighbor and befriending someone new. She sheds light on the importance of valuing the lives and stories of the real people in St. Louis. After dedicating years of time to familiarize herself with the everyday St. Louisan, the digital composition has been published and is ready to order. HOSTL gives over 130,000 social media followers an intimate look into the lives and struggles of the people of St. Louis, one photo and story at a time.

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Counterpublic is a civic exhibition that weaves contemporary art into the life of St. Louis for three months every three years in order to reimagine civic infrastructures towards generational change. Counterpublic’s second edition will run from April 15 to July 15, 2023.

Counterpublic 2023 is one of the nation's largest public art platforms, bringing 30+ new artist commissions to life in public parks, gardens, historic houses and museums around the city. Free art installations, performances, screenings, conversations and parties will animate the six miles of Jefferson Avenue with art and stories.

In this episode we speak with James McAnally, the founder and Artistic Director of Counterpublic. McAnally is the co-founder and executive director of The Luminary, an expansive platform for art, thought, and action based in St. Louis, MO, as well as the co-founder and editor of MARCH: a journal of art and strategy (formerly Temporary Art Review). He also serves as a founding member and chairperson of Common Field, a national network of artist organizations and organizers.

McAnally goes through the process of bringing Counterpublic to life, his vision for the project, along with the lasting impact it will have on the community. 

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52 episodes!!! Thank you so much for following along this year with your hosts Lucas and Marissa Farrell as they spoke with the people who make St. Louis great. 

This episode is a compilation of some of Lucas and Marissa’s favorite podcast moments and episodes over the past year. Lucas and Marissa listen and reflect on a variety of episodes that inspired them and helped give greater meaning to Bucket List mission. Every week a new guest was featured, sharing their story of artistry, entrepreneurship, and a love for the community of the St. Louis area. 

We want to thank all of our listeners for subscribing and following along with us. The continued support allows us to have these conversations and share the truth behind well-known success stories. It has been a joy to connect with St. Louis’s influential people and we look forward to highlighting more people that are doing good for the Lou. 

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As our presenting podcast sponsor, Jay Scherder & Chloe Smith of RAC STL join us on the podcast to help educate the community on the Artist Grant process. Grantmaking is the cornerstone of RAC’s work. 

St. Louis is an arts town. As the biggest public funder of the arts in St. Louis, RAC’s top priority has always been supporting the diverse collective of artists and arts organizations that make our world-class arts and culture community so vibrant. Since 1985, they have provided more than 7,000 grants worth over $100 million.

2023 Grants opened up Monday, February 13th. Listen to this episode for more information on how to apply for a grant.

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Good friends of the show, Elliott & Jordy joined us for an episode about their extremely popular pop-up ‘Dinner at The Loft’ and news about the opening of Scout’s in late 2023.

During the pandemic, the service industry took a huge hit. Brown & Logan decided to do something about it by hosting intimate loft dinners at Browns apartment. In less than 2 years, the team has done 100+ dinners alongside their other partner Brandon Panosh. The dinners have evolved into offsite catering, pop-ups at local venues, and even brunch. 

Over the past 10 years, Elliott knew his mission was to open a restaurant. The future home of Scouts will be located in a building that has been in Brown’s family for 40 years. Listen to the full episode to learn more. 

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Zach Conley, co-founder of Una Vida Tequila joins us on the STL Bucket List Show. Conley, originally from the St. Louis area graduated college and began working in the alcohol industry in Colorado. He quickly fell in love with the business side behind big brands and eventually came across his business partner Bryce, where they decided to partner in 2018 to create Una Vida Tequila.

Una Vida’s mission is to build a culture and community around tequila. They are more than just another tequila brand and it goes way beyond liquid in a glass. We only have One Life, and it is meant to be lived to the fullest, with purpose, surrounded by good people, and most importantly with a good drink.

In this episode, we talk with Zach on building a brand in a competitive industry, entrepreneurship, future goals & more. 

https://unavidatequila.com

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