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Love What You Love

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I’m Julie Rose, an author, creator, and enthusiast. I’m insatiably curious about people and the world around us, and absolutely in love with passion and unselfconscious enthusiasm. Every other week, I geek out with someone about the thing that they love. And then I share it with you.

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Still Fishin'

July 24, 2022 16:18

Hi everyone! As you might have noticed, LWYL hasn't come back this summer. I don't anticipate we'll be back until later this year. Here's the deal: this is the first time I've actually had an extended stretch of relaxation in...maybe ever? Even though LWYL gives me so much joy, there's a lot of work involved and I'm enjoying having my weekends to just chill out. That said, I love y'all, and miss you! I'll keep you updated as to LWYL's return. 

Gone Fishin'

March 29, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 784 KB

Welp everyone, I’m fixing a sign outside my door for a little bit that says “Gone Fishin’”. It’s time to take a little hiatus from Love What You Love. I started the podcast two years ago, and it has brought so much joy into my life - and hopefully into yours, too.  ut it does take a lot of time and effort, and while I love it and it’s so meaningful to me, I have to admit: I’m tired.   Because I do everything myself - finding guests, scheduling, interviewing, editing, promotion, the who...

Episode 59: Rare Books with Allie Alvis

March 15, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 26.2 MB

Well, as week’s guest says, you’ve heard of #SciComm (Science Communication), now get ready for #BibComm (Bibliographic Communication)! Allie Alvis is the mastermind behind Book Historia. They currently work as a rare book cataloger at rare books dealer Type Punch Matrix, having worked at the Smithsonian Libraries and Archives Special Collections and the Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture. She has multiple degrees in the history of the book and digital preservation from the Unive...

Episode 58: Making Jewelry with Meenoo Mishra

March 01, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MB

Meenoo Mishra was in need of a hobby, something to do with her hands - and the result is something absolutely beautiful. She creates handmade jewelry, inspired by Indian and global myths, legends, folklore, and nature. I loved chatting with Meenoo about her passion! We talk moonstone, fairy tales, Roman glass, Art Nouveau, broken jewelry, red carpet designs, and so much more. So find out why Meenoo loves making jewelry - and why you might learn to love it, too! Resources Apsara https...

Episode 57: Legos with Nitesh Aggerwal

February 15, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 14 MB

Nitesh Aggerwal is an avid gamer, amateur photographer, and Lego builder. He is super passionate about his Lego builds, and has been for over 30 years. It was so great to chat with him - his love absolutely shines through. In this episode we talk engineering job skills; finance ministries; $10,000 lego builds; stress relief; Minas Tirith; Lego life lessons; and so much more. So find out why Nitesh loves Legos - and why you might learn to love them, too!     Find Nitesh https://ww...

Episode 56: Screenwriting with Denise Miotke

February 01, 2022 12:00 - 51 minutes - 18.8 MB

Denise Miotke is a mom, a real estate agent, a reader for the Austin Film Festival, one of my oldest friends - and a screenwriter. I loved talking with her about her writing journey - she’s wise and funny and you’re going to love her. In this episode we talk found family; fence disputes; Bronte inspiration; how poetry and screenwriting are linked; how bad screenplays are all similar; authenticity; and so much more. Find Denise on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/scriptbydenise  A...

Episode 55: Honey with Niki Canotas

January 18, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 12.9 MB

Niki Canotas is a self-described horizontalist - she’s interested in, and good at, many things. But her husband’s childhood interest in bees led her to a passion she’d never even considered: honey.  In this episode we talk bees having lunch together; red honey; misconceptions about local honey; pissy bees; the valley of heart’s delight; honey that tastes like Guiness; and so much more. So find out why Niki loves honey - and why you might learn to love it, too! Find Niki: https://www....

Minisode! My wish for you in 2022, and every year of your life.

December 28, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.03 MB

My wish for you in 2022, and every year of your life. "A Brief for the Defense" by Jack Gilbert "You Can't Have It All" by Barbara Ras *** We’re on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod  Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod  or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod  LWYL merch! https://society6.com/lovewhatyoulovepod Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at The Wordary [email protected]  Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com  L...

Episode 54: Surfing with Zeke Rodrigues Thomas

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 49 minutes - 20 MB

I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season! If you’re still looking for a gift (maybe even for yourself), we have some sweet merch at the Love What You Love store - t-shirts, mugs, stickers, the works. Check it out at https://society6.com/lovewhatyoulovepod. And if you’re looking for a good deed to do during the holidays, don’t forget to check out the show notes for every show, where we always include links to incredible nonprofits! You could also rate, review, and subscribe to Love...

Episode 53: Podcasting with Alie Ward

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 18.7 MB

I freaking love podcasts. I love them. I subscribe to way too many to keep up with, I’m always on the lookout for new ones, and in January 2020, I got back into podcasting myself after 10 years focusing on historical fiction. Did I mention I love podcasts? Here’s the cool thing: this week’s guest hosts one of my very favorite podcasts! Alie Ward is an Emmy Award-winning science communicator. She’s a writer, producer, and correspondent on too many dang shows to list (but I will, in the sh...

Episode 52: Stamping and Papercraft with Ulrika Friesen

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 14.9 MB

I’ve known our next guest, Ulrika Friesen, for about five years now. We work closely together at the day job every single day - I say we’re partners in crime, she likes to say we’re partners in goodness. As long as I’ve known her, she’s been super passionate about stamping and papercraft. So of course I had to get her on the show! In this episode, we talk how to craft with friends during a pandemic; the deep joy of organizing your stuff; pyramid schemes; discovering your creativity; quite ...

Episode 51: Iceland with Jewells Chambers

November 02, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 22.7 MB

Jewells Chambers moved to Iceland in 2016, and is the host of the popular podcast and YouTube channel All Things Iceland, giving you the inside scoop on Icelandic nature, culture, history, and language through the eyes of an expat living in the country.  It was so fun to chat with Jewells! In this episode, we talk ice climbing; how to deal with 23 hours of sunlight; interviewing world leaders; the challenges of learning Icelandic; her experience as a woman of color in Iceland; and so much ...

Episode 50: Wildlife Rescue with Laura Hawkins

October 19, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 14 MB

Before we get started, I just have to note that this is the 50th Love What You Love interview! Thank you so much for being here! I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the best around: Zeke Rodrigues Thomas of Mindjam Media was unbelievably helpful in terms of editing and helping me get up to speed, and the delightful Emily White of The Wordary continues to create the best podcast transcripts around. Of course, I’ve also been super honored to chat with the most interesting people, int...

Episode 49: Urban Exploration with Kim Landmark

October 05, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 12.9 MB

Kim Landmark loves traveling around and getting to know her native California - but definitely not like a regular tourist. An urban explorer, Kim loves to visit off-the-beaten-path, really unusual places - especially abandoned buildings. In this conversation, we talk creepy abandoned hospitals; ghost hunting; forgotten histories; freaky Google Maps experiences; a 30-year-old murder mystery; and so much more. So find out why Kim loves urban exploration - and why you might learn to love it...

Episode 48: Planespotting with Kevin Ray

September 21, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MB

If you have a few minutes before October 3, 2021, I'd really appreciate your feedback about Love What You Love, and some insight into your podcast listening habits! The survey is very short, and every submission = a donation to the Humane Society by me! I'd really appreciate your feedback (and so would the critters). https://bit.ly/LWYL2021survey    When he was a little kid, Kevin Ray absolutely loved airports and airplanes - and that passion has never waned. He’s now a professional plan...

Episode 47: Wild Horses with Heather Hellyer

September 07, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 17.4 MB

I’m so excited that episode 50 is coming up soon, it’s absolutely incredible. If you have any questions about the show so far, want an update on any of the guests, have any ideas or suggestions, or any questions for me, drop me a note at [email protected] or DM me on Instagram at lovewhatyoulovepod! Also! I would love to know what you think of Love What You Love, and about your podcast listening habits in general. I would really appreciate it if you could take five minutes to compl...

Episode 46: Balloon Art with Shana Sharp

August 24, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 20.3 MB

Shana Sharp is a balloon artist and self-described professional joymonger, dedicated to making people smile four days a week on her Twitch stream where she’s building a community dedicated to creativity and fun. It’s balloon art like you have never imagined it. In this conversation we talk freedom; entropy; zombie parades; why balloons are life in microcosm; the shrunken head of Edward G. Robinson; where she finds her inspiration; and so much more. So find out why Shana loves balloon art...

Episode 45: Baseball Stadiums with Andy Walczak

August 10, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 23.2 MB

Did you know that professional baseball has been played in the United States since 1869. 1869! I’m a relative newcomer to baseball, having started really following my local team (the Giants) about 12 years ago. But today’s guest, Andy Walzack, has been crazy about baseball since he was a kid. First as a tradition with his dad, then as an adult with his friends, he’s traveled all over the U.S. to visit different ballparks - over 40 and counting! In this episode, we chat about connecting w...

Episode 44: The Enneagram with Joy Pedersen

July 27, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 15.7 MB

Dr. Joy Pedersen has a Masters in Counseling and Guidance from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from University of California, Santa Barbara. She is also a certified Enneagram instructor for teams and individuals. What is the Enneagram? It’s a personality typing system, but as we’ll hear from Joy, it’s a lot more than that. In this chat, we talk core motivations; reducing suffering by recognizing patterns; self-compassion; your inherent value; not getting stu...

Episode 43: Power Lifting with Sarah Robinson

July 13, 2021 12:59 - 37 minutes - 14.3 MB

Sarah (who also goes by Shay) Robinson isn’t what you’d call a life-long fitness nut - in fact, quite the opposite. But a random (and auspicious) post on Tumblr completely changed how they think about fitness and strength. In this chat, we talk being OK with being a beginner; MacGuyvering your own gym; setting your OWN goals; perfectionists in recovery; changing how you see your body; and so much more. So find out why Sarah loves power lifting - and why you might learn to love it, too. ...

Episode 42: History of the Indian Subcontinent with Anirudh Kanisetti

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 20.3 MB

Anirudh Kanisetti is a scholar and the host of two history podcasts, Echoes of India and Yuddha, all about the military history of the Indian subcontinent. He’s super thoughtful and insightful - but even more, he’s absolutely passionate about the subject.  Did you know that India is the size of Europe, but even more diverse and many times more populous - comprising about one-sixth of humanity?  How much do you know about India and the subcontinent? How much do you know about its history? ...

Episode 41: Pokémon with José Mendoza

June 15, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 14.1 MB

José Mendoza is what you might call a Pokémon superfan. By day, he works in marketing in the entertainment industry. But his passion - since he was a kid - has always been Pokémon. In this chat, we talk about all the ways to experience Pokémon; how Pokémon takes you on a journey in more ways than one; the best Pokémon of them all; nostalgia; the joys and sometimes literal dangers of watching Pokémon; what on earth happened to his guest bedroom; and so much more. Find José: https://www....

Episode 40: Vintage Style with Dandy Wellington

June 01, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 18.5 MB

Dandy Wellington is a bandleader, entertainer, event producer, and creative consultant, born-and-raised in Harlem, New York. He is well known for his impeccable vintage style and his jazz stylings as the leader of Dandy Wellington and His Band. Also, he is a delight. In this conversation, we talk about understanding the past and confronting history; Fred Astaire; the magical nerdery of vintage; making a difference from the bandstand; vintage style, not vintage values; and so much more. F...

Episode 39: Birding With Rachel Barham

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 23.5 MB

Rachel Evangeline Barham is a professional singer and vocal teacher, and absolutely passionate about all kinds of birds - especially songbirds. In this chat, we talk about bird early warning systems; birds singing badly; different planes of existence; birds with rubies in their tail feathers; #blackbirdersweek; observing vs. collecting; and so, so much more. Find Rachel https://rachelbarham.com https://uptowardthesky.com https://facebook.com/AllIHaveIsAVoice https://www.redbubble...

Episode 38: Cosplay with Pros and Cons Cosplay

May 04, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 21.4 MB

Tamarah and Tiphani are identical twin sisters who cosplay under the names Pro and Con, and they are a DELIGHT. I had so much fun chatting with them about embodying a character; the intersection of craft and performance; making realistic armor out of foam; the challenges of being a person of color in the cosplay world; eight-foot tall costumes; articulating wings; and so much more. Find Pros and Cons Cosplay http://facebook.com/prosandconscosplay https://instagram.com/prosandconscospla...

Episode 37: Cannabis with Zach (PotQuest)

April 20, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 16.2 MB

Today’s guest is an expert in, and advocate for, cannabis. And just a super, super nice dude. Zach has worked in the medical cannabis industry for many years, and is a passionate advocate for cannabis in all of its forms. A few years ago, he started a Twitch channel, PotQuest, which aims to promote cannabis culture and provide insight, education, and community. In this chat, we talk the difference between CBD and THC; Ötzi the Iceman; who can use medical cannabis; the rise of cannabis cu...

Episode 36: Storm Chasing with Lori Bailey

April 06, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 15.3 MB

Heyyyy! It’s Love What You Love’s first anniversary! As you can probably tell, I love this podcast and I love talking with our guests, and hearing from you. Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me, it has been such a privilege.  Lori Bailey is absolutely passionate about weather and the natural world, and particularly the desert where she lives and the incredible summer storms found there. A professional photographer, she’s also a storm chaser, and storm photography expe...

Episode 35: Poetry with Barbara Ras

March 23, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 14.9 MB

So you know that I love the poem “You Can’t Have It All” by poet Barbara Ras. In fact I love it so much, I asked her permission to read it on episode 24, and she also gave me permission to release that reading as a standalone recording, which you can also find in this podcast feed. Well. Of course I also had to get her on the show! Barbara has an MFA in Creative Writing from University of Oregon, and multiple fellowships, including the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation and the Rockefeller...

Episode 34: The World of Patrick O'Brian with Ian Bradley and Mike Shank

March 09, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 20.3 MB

If you’ve seen the incredible movie Master and Commander with Russell Crowe and Paul Bettany, you might know it was based on the rich world of Patrick O’Brian’s books. Ian Bradley and Mike Shank, fans of the book series for many years, were so enamored of the world, they started the popular podcast The Lubber’s Hole, all about Patrick O’Brian’s richly realized Aubrey-Maturin series. In this episode we talk their opinions on the movie; life changing book suggestions; Irishmen who may not ac...

No episode this week

February 23, 2021 12:00

Hey everyone! Unfortunately, there won't be an episode this week. I've been recovering from some health issues and have to focus on that right now. But the good news is that Love What You Love will return on March 9! In the meantime, there's almost a year's worth of awesome people to meet in the back catalog. Keep in touch on social media https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod.

Episode 33: Interior Design with Jessie McLaughlin

February 09, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 18.5 MB

Jessie McLaughlin has had a lifelong interest in interior design and the energy of spaces. The owner of Jessie Lane Interiors, a residential and commercial interior design firm, her work has been featured in Elle decor and People magazine and she is absolutely passionate about storytelling and soul. We had such a good chat about changing the energy in a room, how to survive the pandemic in your space, grace, taking small steps, playing to your strengths, embracing your passion, and so much...

Episode 32: Roller Derby with Amanda Dela Cruz

January 26, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 18.3 MB

Amanda Dela Cruz is a full-time stay-at-home mom to two young kids, and she is absolutely passionate about roller derby. In this chat, we talk inclusivity, spectacular bruises, personal transformation, heartbreak, the Olympics, perseverance, alter egos, and so much more. She’s so passionate and so thoughtful, you’re going to love this conversation. So find out why Amanda loves roller derby - and why you might learn to love it, too. You can find Amanda at https://instagram.com/ginandgin...

"You Can't Have It All" by Barbara Ras

December 30, 2020 19:37 - 3 minutes - 1010 KB

Poet Barbara Ras has generously allowed me to release this version of my reading of her glorious poem "You Can't Have It All" as a standalone bonus episode. This reading was initially included in Episode 24. Learn more about Barbara: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/barbara-ras Purchase her collection Bite Every Sorrow, which includes "You Can't Have It All" https://lsupress.org/books/detail/bite-every-sorrow

Episode 31: Minisode

December 29, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 936 KB

Just a quick one to say thank you! *** My favorite nonprofits: https://fairfight.com  https://wck.org  *** Additional editing by Mindjam Media http://www.mindjammedia.com  We’re on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/lovewhatyoulovepod Hang out with me at https://instagram.com/lovewhatyoulovepod  or https://twitter.com/whatyoulovepod  Need transcripts? Contact Emily White at [email protected]  Check out my books at https://juliekrose.com  LWYL Music: Inspiring Hop...

Episode 30: Home Brewing with Matt Hunsworth

December 21, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 17.1 MB

Matt Hunsworth has been brewing his own beer at home for over five years - well enough, in fact, to receive medals in brewing competitions. And now he's qualified as a judge for brewing competitions as well! You could say that Matt is pretty passionate about beer. In this conversation we talk voracious yeast; bitters that aren't actually bitter; why 99 bottles of beer is actually pretty accurate; beer and the apocalypse; and so much more. So find out why Matt loves brewing beer at home -...

Episode 29: Mineral and Fossil Hunting with Yinan Wang

December 15, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 15.1 MB

Yinan Wang is a Princeton-educated geologist, natural historian, and avid fossil and mineral collector. He's the author of two books on the subject, and his popular Twitter account is a mix of helpful tips, identifications, and hilarious retweets. In this conversation recorded back in November, we talk rock tumblers; how to get your hands on one of the rarest minerals in the US; the rules around fossil and mineral hunting; meteorites; finding fossils in your backyard; and so much more. S...

Episode 28: Sports Card Collecting with Julie Develin

December 08, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 14.8 MB

Julie Develin is an expert in sports card collecting, and has been an avid collector since she was a little kid. She has amassed a collection of cards and memorabilia so large, she isn't really sure how many cards she has. In this conversation, we talk about the connection between the pandemic and the surge of sports card collecting; the origin of sports cards; nostalgia; creating safe spaces for women in the hobby; why your box of 1990s baseball cards probably aren't worth much but your s...

Episode 27: Fruit Hunting with Jared Rydelek

December 01, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 18.1 MB

Jared Rydelek is a professional weirdo. He's also a self-described fruit hunter. What is a professional weirdo? What the hell is a fruit hunter? Oh man. Just you wait. In this chat, we talk about anatomically correct fruit, seeds that will kill you, fruit and culture, accidental environmentalism, and so, so much more. So find out why Jared loves hunting for fruit - and why you might learn to love it, too. DISCLAIMER You're all grown-ass adults, but I have to remind you that Jared talk...

Episode 26: Starting a Small Business with Be’Anka Ashaolu

November 24, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 13.4 MB

Be'Anka Ashaolu and her sister Jeronica Macey did something absolutely audacious this year: in the midst of a pandemic, they opened a thriving specialty coffee shop in one of the largest cities in the country. Be'Anka and I chat about vision boards, navigating the Small Business Administration, coffee trends, not getting intimidated, building community, and so much more. So find out why Be'Anka loves building and running a small business - and why you might love to support small business...

Episode 25: Sailing Around the World with Kika and Dan

November 17, 2020 12:00 - 46 minutes - 18.1 MB

Have you ever dreamed of just selling everything and sailing around the world? Well six years ago Kika and Dan actually did it - and post videos weekly on YouTube so you can follow along. Thus far they’ve sailed over 18,000 nautical miles and have visited 22 countries - all on the 36’ sailboat they renovated themselves. In this conversation we chat about getting to know countries up close and personal, navigating life in close quarters, learning as you go and so much more. So find out why ...

Episode 24: Minisode

October 27, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 2.23 MB

Today’s show is going to be very different than the first 23 episodes, so if this is your first time, I’d definitely recommend going back and listening to those episodes to get a sense of what this podcast is actually like week to week. Huge thanks to poet Barbara Ras for her permission to read “You Can’t Have It All” in this episode. The poem is included in her collection Bite Every Sorrow. Purchase Bite Every Sorrow at LSU Press: https://lsupress.org/books/detail/bite-every-sorrow Mo...

Episode 23: Swearing with Aaron Reynolds

October 20, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 18.2 MB

Aaron Reynolds is the man behind the internet’s most popular profane aviary - Effin’ Birds. With hundreds of thousands of followers on social media and an incredibly popular book, Aaron is the patron saint of swearing as catharsis. In this conversation we talk about the surprising story behind the genesis of Effin’ Birds; what’s behind the words on each post; how he really feels about birds; and so much more. So find out why Aaron loves swearing - and why you might learn to love it (even mor...

Episode 22: Adventure Racing with Sonja Wieck

October 13, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 18.7 MB

Sonja Wieck is an elite athlete and self-described adventure girl who has completed 18 Ironman races. In 2019, she and her team were selected to compete in “The World’s Toughest Race: EcoChallenge Fiji” hosted by Bear Grylls on Amazon Prime (which you can see now!). In this conversation we talk riding mountain bikes that are way too big for you; swimming with 3,000 of your closest friends; Fijian women with donuts; panic attacks; learning what you’re really capable of; and so much more. So f...

Episode 21: Chinese Tea with Leo Wong

October 06, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 16.5 MB

Leo Wong is a native of Yunnan, China, the actual birthplace of tea. Like, literally where tea was first cultivated. He was so inspired by the history and the health benefits of tea, he started his own business, sourcing loose leaf tea directly from sustainable, women-led farms. In this conversation, we talk about sleeping on a farmer’s floor; the cultural implications of re-steeping tea; why that tea bag ain’t what you think it is; and so much more. So find out why Leo loves Chinese tea...

Episode 20: Documentary Filmmaking with Brittany App

September 29, 2020 11:36 - 48 minutes - 18.6 MB

Brittany App is a documentary filmmaker who is passionate about the natural world. Her film, Where There Once Was Water is an independent feature-length documentary film exploring California's current water crisis, and discussing solutions for a more sustainable future. In this conversation, we talk about filmmaking, semester at sea, bicycling across the United States, finding out what lights you up, living off-grid, and so much more. So find out why Brittany loves documentary filmmaking and...

Episode 19: Indigenous Culture with Corinne Rice

September 22, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 19.1 MB

Corinne Rice is a powerful advocate for, and lover of, indigenous culture. She is Mohawk and Lakota, and a regular writer for Powwows.com, a cultural consultant for businesses, and Auntie to over 20,000 Instagram followers.  In this chat, we talk about cultural appropriation, Native American religious and cultural practices that were outlawed until 1978, powwows, walking the red carpet at the Grammys, and so much more. So find out why Corinne is so passionate about indigenous culture - a...

Episode 19: Indigenous Cultures with Corinne Rice-Grey Cloud

September 22, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 19.3 MB

Corinne Rice-Grey Cloud is a powerful advocate for, and lover of, indigenous cultures. She is Mohawk and Lakota, and a regular writer for Powwows.com, a cultural consultant for businesses, and Auntie to over 30,000 Instagram followers.  In this chat, we talk about cultural appropriation, Native American religious and cultural practices that were outlawed until 1978, powwows, walking the red carpet at the Grammys, and so much more. So find out why Corinne is so passionate about indigenous...

Episode 18: Subway Busking with BrookeD

September 15, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 18.2 MB

BrookeD is New York-based musician, poet, author, teacher, songwriter, intuitive reader, and artist. She has a passion for creativity, a knack for risk taking, and a propensity to sing in the subway. In this episode, Brooke and I chat about a magical guitar, using your voice (even if it's quiet), processing grief, being courageous, and so much more. So find out why Brooke loves busking in the subway - and why you might learn to love it, too. *** Note: show notes don’t display consistentl...

Episode 17: Classical Indian Dance with Ajeetha Gnanasambandan

September 08, 2020 11:30 - 43 minutes - 18.2 MB

Ajeetha Gnanasambandan is an accomplished performer who is absolutely passionate about classical Indian dance, particularly Bharathanatyam, the oldest classical dance tradition in India (dating from at least the second century CE). Ajeetha and I chat about $20,000 dance graduations, empathy and performance, dance as devotion, and so much more. ** Note: show notes don’t display consistently across podcast platforms. If your show notes are just a big block of nonsense, visit https://lovewh...

Episode 16: French Horn with Kelli Reynolds

September 01, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 13.5 MB

Kelli Reynolds has a BA in music and a master’s in French horn performance, and has been performing for almost 20 years. She’s absolutely passionate about music - playing it, listening to it, and getting kids excited about it. In this conversation recorded back in June, we talk about her French horn origin story, the origin story of the French horn itself, performing during COVID, arts education, and so much more. So find out why Kelli loves the French horn - and why you might learn to lov...

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