We Must Ignite

Tabletop roleplaying allows people to assume the lives of fantastic characters. Vanessa Hoskins is a game designer who primarily works with Pathfinder, and writing for the game helped her realize her gender identity. Game designer DC lends their perspective on how tabletop roleplaying is an inherently queer activity. And all the while, the hosts of We Must Ignite bring you into their own ongoing game of Dungeons and Dragons. Special thanks to one of our DnD players, Kimberly Koerth, for appearing in the episode. Hosts: Tiana Gaudioso, Jaye McAuliffe, Raina Bowers, and Rachel Bunning Producer: Jaye McAuliffe Music by Jaye McAuliffe, Monplaisir and Kevin MacLeod (The Descent and Heart of Nowhere). @wemustignite

Can sadness be a source of strength? The hosts of We Must Ignite search for power within their own vulnerability. Tiana interviews Michaela Angemeer, an Instagram poet who writes about heartbreak. Raina and Rachel share their own experiences sharing deeply personal art. And then Jaye talks with writer and journalist Alex Scoville about Sad Girl Theory, the idea that sharing sadness can be a radical act of protest in and of itself. Hosts: Tiana Gaudioso, Jaye McAuliffe, Raina Bowers, and Rachel Bunning Producer: Jaye McAuliffe Music by Jaye McAuliffe, Monplaisir and Chris Zabriskie @wemustignite

From film shoots to weddings, Dania Blanco charts her journey into the beauty world. Her goal? To help women find confidence in themselves as they age. Special thanks to Gina Bowers and Amie Gaudioso for providing their commentary. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Jaye McAuliffe, and Rachel Bunning Producer: Jaye McAuliffe Music by Jaye McAuliffe and Monplaisir @wemustignite

After a three-month hiatus, We Must Ignite returns with its second season on February 13th. Upcoming episodes include a conversation on beauty standards with a professional makeup artist and a dive into the transformative power of table-top gaming with a Pathfinder adventure writer. We Must Ignite is a documentary storytelling show created by Jaye McAuliffe, Raina Bowers, Rachel Bunning, and Tiana Gaudioso. @wemustignite

Alexis Noriega uses her engineering training to fuel her art. She crafts and sells mechanical prop wings. She describes the challenge of choosing between art and engineering and efforts to encourage women to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Theme music composer and producer: Jaye McAuliffe Additional music by Monplaisir

Creative writer Rafaella Safarian talks with Rachel and Jaye about finding inspiration in her family and cultural heritage. Rafaella is the founder of HyeBred Magazine, a literary journal for Armenian artists. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Theme music composer and producer: Jaye McAuliffe Additional music by Monplaisir

Emma Bush, the founder of Soapbox Clothing For A Cause, describes learning to sew and her experiences collaborating with other artists. Then, the hosts of We Must Ignite discuss their own body image issues. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music composer: Jaye McAuliffe

The hosts of We Must Ignite pull back the curtains and bring you into their own lives. Listen to this episode to find out more about the art that Raina, Jaye, Rachel, and Tiana create. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music composer: Jaye McAuliffe

Dallas Diaz talks about their music projects and about creating a future where black queer people are celebrated and loved. Dallas is a Phoenix, AZ artist. They use their artistic abilities to make sense of a confusing world. They make music, do community organizing work, and sometimes DJ. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music composer: Jaye McAuliffe Additional music from: Fetal Pink and Dallas Diaz

When you've made a career out of your artwork, how do you keep yourself motivated and inspired? Raina talks with photographer Natalie Allen to find out. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music composer: Jaye McAuliffe