Slow Stories
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsHear from leading writers, artists, and innovators who share slow stories—and big ideas—about living, working, and creating in our digital age. Hosted by Rachel Schwartzmann.
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Mason Spector — "I find a lot of value in the sadness."
March 24, 2024 01:51 - 55 minutes - 104 MBAuthenticity has never been more critical in a world that celebrates fleeting trends. In an industry like fashion, and for entrepreneur Mason Spector, discerning design is just a small part of creating long-term impact and connection. As the co-founder of the Los Angeles-based clothing brand Madhappy, Spector and his team are committed to "using apparel, events, and experimental retail spaces to explore a personal expression as a means to an improved state of mind." Words like "optimism" an...
Chelsea Hodson — ”I’m genuinely excited about creating things.”
August 30, 2023 01:44 - 1 hour - 136 MBAn essay, Chelsea Hodson tells us, should be an attempt at clarity. That may be true for a writer, but clarity is the last thing that comes to mind when reading Chelsea's words. Instead, we are swept away by her striking prose, repetition, digressions. Chelsea's words pulse with desire, fear, and hope. Readers walk away from the page, not always knowing what to think but feeling something primal just the same. The words, in this case, are from Chelsea's debut essay collection, Tonight I'm S...
Katherine May — ”It’s okay to get on with the business of living.”
July 12, 2023 22:28 - 54 minutes - 102 MBHow do we find and maintain a sense of wonder in a world that's become so unpredictable? Katherine May (author of Wintering and The Electricity of Every Living Thing) tackles this pressing question in her latest book, Enchantment, which is “an invitation to each of us to experience life in all its sensual complexity and to find the beauty waiting for us there.” Calling upon the natural elements—earth, water, fire, and air—Katherine launches a personal and collective investigation into how w...
Tembe Denton-Hurst — ”Growing isn’t always in the big moments.”
May 30, 2023 14:53 - 53 minutes - 99.9 MBThe world can learn a lot from Tembe Denton-Hurst—like how to tell a story and, perhaps more importantly, how to tell the truth. She does this and more in her stunning debut novel, Homebodies, which “is a testament to those trying to be heard and loved in a world that refuses to make space.” In this electric story, readers follow Mickey Hayward, a writer in New York navigating the crossroads of personal, professional, and romantic tumult. After an unjust, devastating job loss, Mickey takes ...
Allie Rowbottom — ”The questions in your writing are the questions in your life.”
May 08, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 125 MBWho are you when no one is looking? This question came to mind when reading Allie Rowbottom's incisive debut novel, Aesthetica. The story follows Anna, a former Instagram celebrity, on her path of reflection and redemption as she seeks to undergo a high-risk elective surgery called Aesthetica™, which is said to “reverse all her past plastic surgery procedures, returning her, she hopes, to a truer self.” As readers bounce between Anna's past and present, Allie paints a nuanced portrait of a...
Ross Gay — ”There’s always a gathering inside of us.”
December 20, 2022 21:08 - 46 minutes - 86.6 MBTo hold joy in your hand means to honor sadness in your heart, for the two are inextricable. This sentiment is one that many of us will recognize after a prolonged period of chaos and transformation. But for poet and author Ross Gay, studying these modes has paved the way for art that will stand the test of time. Enter Inciting Joy, Ross's latest essay collection, which “considers the joy we incite when we care for each other, especially during life's inevitable hardships.” Through lenses l...
Tarajia Morrell — ”We imagine our future, our family, ourselves.”
November 30, 2022 15:59 - 45 minutes - 85.6 MBFrom Chopped to Top Chef to restaurant dreams, Fatima Ali's star was on the rise. But after a devastating cancer diagnosis upended her plans, the young chef vowed to experience all she could with the time she had left. Yet as her illness suddenly worsened, Fatima pivoted once again, this time turning to the page as a place to reflect on her identity, food, family, and life. The result is Savor, a collection of intimate vignettes from Fatima and her mother guided by collaborator Tarajia Morre...
Ella Frances Sanders — ”People ask questions differently, and they also answer questions differently.”
October 26, 2022 15:02 - 59 minutes - 112 MBHow do you define beauty? Where does beauty come from? Why is beauty important? For Ella Frances Sanders, these questions take center stage in her latest book, Everything, Beautiful, an artful guide that encourages readers to “find hidden beauty in the world.” With elegant prose and calming illustrations, Everything, Beautiful provokes deeper inquiry into how we've come to understand beauty and our potential to see it anew. But off the page, Ella also understands that it can be difficult to...
Naj Austin — ”What does it mean to put ourselves on a platform that requires less of us?”
September 27, 2022 14:16 - 33 minutes - 63.4 MBThink about the places you frequent most. What’s the experience like? How does it make you feel? How are you connecting? And who are you connecting with? Whether online or offline, Naj Austin has been exploring these questions through her visionary endeavors, which include Ethel’s Club and, most recently, Somewhere Good, an “audio platform for intimate community conversations.” With its distinct, design-driven app and a growing suite of partnerships and offline offerings, Somewhere Good is ...
Kayla Maiuri — ”Fiction teaches us so much about reality.”
August 09, 2022 11:49 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWhat we leave behind can still shape what moves us forward. This idea is at the core of Kayla Maiuri's poignant debut novel, Mother in the Dark. In this quietly captivating story, readers follow Anna, a young woman who finds herself at a crossroads as her complicated past converges with the present. As Anna's family life unfurls, we meet various characters who inspire deeper reflection about what it means to be a daughter, sister, and friend. For Kayla, fiction is a lens to understand re...
Kayla Maiuri, Author of Mother in the Dark
August 09, 2022 11:49 - 56 minutes - 105 MBWhat we leave behind can still shape what moves us forward. This idea is at the core of Kayla Maiuri's poignant debut novel, Mother in the Dark. In this quietly captivating story, readers follow Anna, a young woman who finds herself at a crossroads as her complicated past converges with the present. As Anna's family life unfurls, we meet various characters who inspire deeper reflection about what it means to be a daughter, sister, and friend. For Kayla, fiction is a lens to understand real...
Jon Staff, Founder of Getaway
July 12, 2022 18:19 - 36 minutes - 69.1 MBThis is your sign to take a break. Step outside, and feel the delicate earth beneath your feet. Stretch your arms towards the sky, and put your phone in your pocket. Whether you're a city dweller or beach-goer, the great outdoors is closer than you think—but no matter where you are, one idea endures: when we disconnect from our devices, the world opens itself up to us in magical ways. And for Getaway Founder and CEO Jon Staff, this idea has gradually become second nature. Founded with the b...
Jon Staff — ”Our words matter, and our lack of words matter.”
July 12, 2022 18:19 - 36 minutes - 69.1 MBThis is your sign to take a break. Step outside, and feel the delicate earth beneath your feet. Stretch your arms towards the sky, and put your phone in your pocket. Whether you're a city dweller or beach-goer, the great outdoors is closer than you think—but no matter where you are, one idea endures: when we disconnect from our devices, the world opens itself up to us in magical ways. For Getaway Founder and CEO Jon Staff, this idea has gradually become second nature. Founded with the belie...
Lisa Taddeo, Author of Ghost Lover, Animal, and Three Women
June 14, 2022 14:07 - 30 minutes - 57.8 MBLet's start with a simple truth: Lisa Taddeo's work is anything but slow. Time and time again, her readers are pulled into honest—devastating—examinations of rage, grief, and what it means to be a person in the world. From her acclaimed work of nonfiction, Three Women, to her unforgettable debut novel Animal, Lisa's writing is not merely an invitation into a story but a rallying cry to recognize the full scope of the human experience. The same can be said for her latest book, Ghost Lover, a ...
Lisa Taddeo — ”I’ve been there, and you’re not alone.”
June 14, 2022 14:07 - 30 minutes - 57.8 MBLet's start with a simple truth: Lisa Taddeo's work is anything but slow. Time and time again, her readers are pulled into honest—devastating—examinations of rage, grief, and what it means to be a person in the world. From her acclaimed work of nonfiction, Three Women, to her unforgettable debut novel Animal, Lisa's writing is not merely an invitation into a story but a rallying cry to recognize the full scope of the human experience. The same can be said for her latest book, Ghost Lover, a ...
Ashley Merrill — ”Design is in service of your rest.”
May 31, 2022 20:49 - 41 minutes - 78 MBAs hours pass, pay attention to the way the light shifts. Notice how the afternoon sun fades into dusk. Another night has arrived: How was your day? How do you feel? And perhaps more importantly, how will you rest and replenish? These questions drive the work of creative entrepreneur Ashley Merrill. Over the years, her company, Lunya, has grown into a category-defining sleepwear brand at the intersection of wellness, design, and, as Ashley puts it, “creative problem-solving.” But for Ashley...
Ashley Merrill, Founder of Lunya
May 31, 2022 20:49 - 41 minutes - 78 MBAs hours pass, pay attention to the way the light shifts. Notice how the afternoon sun fades into dusk. Another night has arrived: How was your day? How do you feel? And perhaps more importantly, how will you rest and replenish? These questions drive the work of creative entrepreneur Ashley Merrill. Over the years, her company Lunya has grown into a category-defining sleepwear brand at the intersection of wellness, design, and, as Ashley puts it, “creative problem-solving.” But for Ashley,...
Coco Mellors — ”If you create something and no one sees it, does it count? Yes.”
May 10, 2022 15:31 - 50 minutes - 93.7 MB“When the darkest part of you meets the darkest part of me, it creates light.” This is one of the many incredible lines readers will find in Coco Mellors' luminous debut novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein. In this riveting story, readers meet Cleo and Frank, two disparate characters whose chance encounter brings them closer in ways they couldn't have expected. Throughout the book, readers also meet Cleo and Frank's closest friends and family members, whose own stories add texture to Cleo and...
Coco Mellors, Author of Cleopatra and Frankenstein
May 10, 2022 15:31 - 50 minutes - 93.7 MB"When the darkest part of you meets the darkest part of me, it creates light." This is one of the many incredible lines readers will find in Coco Mellors's luminous debut novel Cleopatra and Frankenstein. In this riveting story, readers meet Cleo and Frank, two disparate characters whose chance encounter brings them closer in ways they couldn't have expected. Throughout the book, readers also meet Cleo and Frank's closest friends and family members, whose own stories add texture to Cleo and ...
Hannah Traore, Founder and Director of Hannah Traore Gallery
April 06, 2022 19:39 - 44 minutes - 83.7 MBSlow down and look around. Observe the art on the walls. Take in the colors, textures, and scents. What memories come to mind? How does it make you feel? And perhaps, more importantly, why? Ask Hannah Traore, and she'll tell you that these questions are integral to how we collectively engage with art. The New York-based gallerist originally got her start in the industry at renowned institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and Fotografiska. Today, she's bringing her experiences into focus...
Hannah Traore — ”The context is always important.”
April 06, 2022 19:39 - 44 minutes - 83.7 MBSlow down and look around. Observe the art on the walls. Take in the colors, textures, and scents. What memories come to mind? How does it make you feel? And, perhaps more importantly, why? Ask Hannah Traore, and she'll tell you that these questions are integral to how we collectively engage with art. The New York-based gallerist originally got her start in the industry at renowned institutions like the Museum of Modern Art and Fotografiska. Today, she's bringing her experiences into focus...
Laura Cramer and Starr Hout, Co-Founders of Apiece Apart
February 04, 2022 14:12 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBPicture this: A vast expanse of Texas road and sky, two best friends, and a world of possibility. It was here that Laura Cramer and Starr Hout came together and conceived Apiece Apart—a brand revered for design-forward staples that, in their words, "act as witnesses to our lives... and never go out of style." While the duo's shared love for beauty has culminated in timeless clothing, style is just one part of their story. For Laura and Starr, community-building anchors everything at Apiece ...
Laura Cramer and Starr Hout — ”We’re so capable of realizing dreams.”
February 04, 2022 14:12 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBPicture this: a vast expanse of Texas road and sky, two best friends, and a world of possibility. It was here that Laura Cramer and Starr Hout came together and conceived Apiece Apart—a brand revered for design-forward staples that, in their words, “act as witnesses to our lives... and never go out of style.” While the duo's shared love for beauty has culminated in timeless clothing, style is just one part of their story. For Laura and Starr, community-building anchors everything at Apiece ...
Katie Kitamura, Author of Intimacies
November 22, 2021 14:39 - 43 minutes - 82.1 MBWhat does it mean to belong? And what responsibilities come with belonging? These questions were top of mind while reading Katie Kitamura's stunning novel, Intimacies. In Intimacies, readers are presented with a rich examination of language, power, and identity seen through the lens of an unnamed narrator who has arrived in The Hague to interpret at the international court. As the narrator's story unfolds, readers witness the manipulation of language—and self—as the narrator tries to reconci...
Katie Kitamura — ”There’s also incredible power in grief.”
November 22, 2021 14:39 - 43 minutes - 82.1 MBWhat does it mean to belong? And what responsibilities come with belonging? These questions were top of mind while reading Katie Kitamura's stunning novel, Intimacies. In Intimacies, readers are presented with a rich examination of language, power, and identity seen through the lens of an unnamed narrator who has arrived in The Hague to interpret at the international court. As the narrator's story unfolds, readers witness the manipulation of language—and self—as the narrator tries to recon...
Grace Miceli, Artist and Author of How to Deal
October 18, 2021 15:18 - 36 minutes - 69.4 MBThe art of life requires empathy, resilience, and a laugh or two—especially now. But after all that we've been through over the last few years, one question endures: How do we deal? This idea is at the core of artist Grace Miceli's book, How to Deal. Billed as "a weird but honest roadmap from a friend who wants to make it just that much easier for us to navigate our own journey," How to Deal provides a creative respite from the "daily dreads" that pervade modern life. With thoughtful prose ...
Grace Miceli — ”Slowing down is about trusting myself more.”
October 18, 2021 15:18 - 36 minutes - 69.4 MBThe art of life requires empathy, resilience, and a laugh or two—especially now. But after all that we've been through over the last few years, one question endures: How do we deal? This idea is at the core of artist Grace Miceli's book, How to Deal. Billed as “a weird but honest roadmap from a friend who wants to make it just that much easier for us to navigate our own journey,” How to Deal provides a creative respite from the "daily dreads" that pervade modern life. With thoughtful prose...
Matthew Herman, Co-Founder of Boy Smells
September 30, 2021 18:30 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBRituals transform how we live, work, and create, but closer to home, they can do something much greater: encourage self-love. For conscious creators like Matthew Herman, this idea is especially prevalent—enter Boy Smells. Co-founded in late 2015 with his partner David Kien, Matthew and the team have worked diligently to create a gender-inclusive lifestyle brand that, in their words, encourages people to “make loving your identity a daily ritual.” With products ranging from candles to fragran...
Matthew Herman — ”I hope we’re all realizing that we can live by our own rules.”
September 30, 2021 18:30 - 40 minutes - 74.8 MBRituals transform how we live, work, and create—but closer to home, they can do something much greater: encourage self-love. For conscious creators like Matthew Herman, this idea is especially prevalent. Enter Boy Smells. Co-founded in late 2015 with his partner David Kien, Matthew and the team have worked diligently to create a gender-inclusive lifestyle brand that, in their words, encourages people to “make loving your identity a daily ritual.” With products ranging from candles to fragra...
Meredith Westgate, Author of The Shimmering State
August 23, 2021 14:29 - 46 minutes - 87.4 MBWhat do we remember about our stories? In her stunning debut novel, The Shimmering State, Meredith Westgate explores the convergence of memory, art, and grief through the lens of two artists: Lucien, a grieving photographer who moves to Los Angeles to care for his grandmother, and Sophie, a dancer with the Los Angeles Ballet Company who has landed a coveted lead role in an upcoming production. On the periphery of their stories is an experimental drug called Memoroxin that "targets and delive...
Meredith Westgate — ”Being a writer can often be empathy overload.”
August 23, 2021 14:29 - 46 minutes - 87.4 MBWhat do we remember about our stories? In her stunning debut novel, The Shimmering State, Meredith Westgate explores the convergence of memory, art, and grief through the lens of two artists: Lucien, a grieving photographer who moves to Los Angeles to care for his grandmother, and Sophie, a dancer with the Los Angeles Ballet Company who has landed a coveted lead role in an upcoming production. On the periphery of their stories is an experimental drug called Memoroxin that "targets and delive...
Larissa Pham, Author of Pop Song
July 15, 2021 21:15 - 42 minutes - 80 MBArt creates space for understanding, introspection, and intimacy. These themes are especially at play in the work of artist and writer Larissa Pham. You may recognize Larissa’s work from her bylines in esteemed publications, including The Paris Review Daily, or in the case of this episode, from her brilliant work of creative nonfiction, Pop Song, which is described as “a book about distances, near and far. The miles we travel to get away from ourselves, or those who hurt us, and the impossib...
Larissa Pham — ”I think everyone woke up to just how impossible it is to survive.”
July 15, 2021 21:15 - 42 minutes - 80 MBArt creates space for understanding, introspection, and intimacy. These themes are especially at play in the work of artist and writer Larissa Pham. You may recognize Larissa’s work from her bylines in esteemed publications, including The Paris Review Daily, or in the case of this episode, from her brilliant work of creative nonfiction, Pop Song, which is described as “a book about distances, near and far. The miles we travel to get away from ourselves, or those who hurt us, and the impossib...
Jen Spyra — ”How much doubt attends every stage of your writing?”
June 30, 2021 21:30 - 36 minutes - 69.7 MBWhile some stories remain in your heart, others simply make you laugh out loud. Jen Spyra's storytelling oscillates between the two. You may recognize Jen's work from her roles at revered comedic havens like The Onion and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert or from her bylines in publications like The New Yorker and McSweeney's. Most recently, Jen has channeled her editorial expertise into her debut book. Enter Big Time, Jen's comedic story collection, which has received praise from industry ...
Jen Spyra, Comedy Writer and Author of BIG TIME
June 30, 2021 21:30 - 36 minutes - 69.7 MBWhile some stories remain in your heart, others simply make you laugh out loud. Jen Spyra's storytelling oscillates between the two. You may recognize Jen's work from her roles at revered comedic havens like The Onion and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert or from her bylines in publications like The New Yorker and McSweeney's. Most recently, Jen has channeled her editorial expertise into her debut book. Enter Big Time, Jen's comedic story collection that has received praise from industry gi...
Melissa Febos and Forsyth Harmon — ”Writing is the very solitary room where I practice articulating things that feel unspeakable.”
June 15, 2021 15:02 - 49 minutes - 93 MB“A lasting, conscientious change in the self is similar to one in society: it requires consistent tending. It is sometimes painful and often tedious. We must choose it over and over.” This is one of the many resonant passages readers will come across from writer Melissa Febos in her latest book, Girlhood. In this stunning essay collection, Melissa deftly examines (and interrogates) the stories we're told as girls, how these narratives inform who we become as adults, and the ways we can tran...
Melissa Febos, Author of Girlhood and Forsyth Harmon, Author/Illustrator of Justine
June 15, 2021 15:02 - 49 minutes - 93 MB"A lasting, conscientious change in the self is similar to one in society: it requires consistent tending. It is sometimes painful and often tedious. We must choose it over and over." This is one of the many resonant passages readers will come across from writer Melissa Febos in her latest book, Girlhood. In this stunning essay collection, Melissa deftly examines (and interrogates) the stories we're told as girls, how these narratives inform who we become as adults, and the ways we can trans...
Jen Batchelor, Co-Founder of Kin
May 31, 2021 15:06 - 34 minutes - 65.4 MBConscious connection with others has taken on a whole new level of importance after a year of isolation and recalibration. But if you ask changemakers like Jen Batchelor, lasting connection comes from within and begins with fueling the body and mind—the heart and soul. Enter Kin, co-founded in 2018 by Jen as “the first packaged Euphoric beverage—a non-alcoholic spirit made of adaptogens, nootropics, and Botanics—designed to give you that unique alcohol-fueled buzz, but without any of the neg...
Jen Batchelor — ”I take it very seriously when a word gets hijacked out of our vocabulary.”
May 31, 2021 15:06 - 34 minutes - 65.4 MBConscious connection with others has taken on a whole new level of importance after a year of isolation and recalibration. But if you ask changemakers like Jen Batchelor, lasting connection comes from within—and begins with fueling the body and mind, the heart and soul. Enter Kin, co-founded in 2018 by Jen as “the first packaged Euphoric beverage—a non-alcoholic spirit made of adaptogens, nootropics, and Botanics—designed to give you that unique alcohol-fueled buzz, but without any of the ne...
Suzanne Koven, Doctor and Author of Letter to a Young Female Physician
May 17, 2021 16:40 - 39 minutes - 74.9 MB"Tell me the whole story from the beginning." This line has impacted Dr. Suzanne Koven in more ways than one. The revered doctor and writer in residence at Massachusetts General Hospital has cultivated a career that uniquely rests at the intersection of medicine and storytelling. She recently illuminated these experiences in her debut essay collection, Letter to a Young Female Physician. In Letter to a Young Female Physician, Suzanne reflects on her expansive medical life through lenses inc...
Suzanne Koven — ”Literature opens the conversation.”
May 17, 2021 16:40 - 39 minutes - 74.9 MB“Tell me the whole story from the beginning.” This line has impacted Dr. Suzanne Koven in more ways than one. The revered doctor and writer in residence at Massachusetts General Hospital has cultivated a career that uniquely rests at the intersection of medicine and storytelling. She recently illuminated these experiences in her debut essay collection, Letter to a Young Female Physician. In Letter to a Young Female Physician, Suzanne reflects on her expansive medical life through lenses inc...
Courtney Marie Andrews — ”Poetry is asking you to get beneath the surface.”
April 29, 2021 16:42 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MBWhat is poetry asking of us? This question was top of mind when speaking with artist Courtney Marie Andrews. The critically acclaimed musician (and self-proclaimed “student of experience”) has translated her wisdom and storytelling prowess into her debut poetry collection, Old Monarch, which “centers around themes of longing and a desire to belong while excavating scenes from her childhood in the American Southwest.” In Old Monarch, Courtney's lyrical poetry is reminiscent of not only eart...
Courtney Marie Andrews, Musician, Poet, and Author of Old Monarch
April 29, 2021 16:42 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MBWhat is poetry asking of us? This question was top of mind at the start of Rachel Schwartzmann's conversation with artist Courtney Marie Andrews. The critically-acclaimed musician (and self-proclaimed "student of experience") has translated her wisdom and storytelling prowess into her debut poetry collection, Old Monarch, which "centers around themes of longing and a desire to belong while excavating scenes from her childhood in the American Southwest." Much like her heartfelt songwriting, ...
Lesley Thornton, Founder of Klur
April 16, 2021 14:55 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBBeauty industry luminaries like Lesley Thornton prove that with a little extra care, beauty can offer something much greater than aesthetics—it can leave an imprint on someone's heart. From an early age, Lesley had a commitment to community building, and coupling this with her lifelong love of beauty, skincare, and artistry allowed her to connect with people from all walks of life. Professionally Lesley's work in the cosmetics industry is far-reaching, and her past roles have ranged from ret...
Lesley Thornton — ”My self-care is preparation for community care.”
April 16, 2021 14:55 - 39 minutes - 74.7 MBIndustry luminaries like Lesley Thornton prove that with a little extra care, beauty can offer something much greater than aesthetics—it can leave an imprint on someone's heart. Lesley's work in the cosmetics industry is far-reaching, and her past roles have ranged from [retired] esthetician to makeup for The Estée Lauder Companies to on-air beauty and skincare expert for Discovery Networks. But most recently, Lesley has channeled her passion and expertise into building Klur—an eco-inclusiv...
Dina Nur Satti, Founder of Nur Ceramics
March 26, 2021 13:50 - 35 minutes - 66 MBDesign impacts every aspect of modern life, but it can also serve as a vessel for us to reconnect with time-honored traditions and stories. This duality is often at play in the work of ceramic artist Dina Nur Satti. Dina's practice rests at the intersection of academia, artistry, and aesthetics, and these elements have informed her namesake brand, Nur Ceramics, which in Dina's words, has helped her to: "explore ideas of personal purpose and growth, as well as our collective transitions, cult...
Dina Nur Satti — ”Art is really asking people to listen to the process.”
March 26, 2021 13:50 - 35 minutes - 66 MBDesign impacts every aspect of modern life, but it can also serve as a vessel for us to reconnect with time-honored traditions and stories. This duality is often at play in the work of ceramic artist Dina Nur Satti. Dina's practice rests at the intersection of academia, artistry, and aesthetics, and these elements have informed her namesake brand, Nur Ceramics, which in Dina's words, has helped her to “explore ideas of personal purpose and growth, as well as our collective transitions, cult...
Jessica Manning, Musician
March 09, 2021 14:26 - 35 minutes - 67.7 MBTime and time again, we've witnessed how storytelling can transcend barriers and ignite our senses. The latter has become especially important in our interconnected age—and artists like Jessica Manning are living proof of how the digital space can be a powerful vehicle for people to create—and tell stories—that remain in our hearts. For Jessica, this has notably come to life through music. The singer-songwriter's rich vocals and poignant lyrics are just a few details that have shaped her tho...
Jessica Manning — ”Your vision for your future changes.”
March 09, 2021 14:26 - 35 minutes - 67.7 MBTime and time again, we've witnessed how storytelling can transcend barriers and ignite our senses. The latter has become especially important in our interconnected age. Artists like Jessica Manning are living proof of how the digital landscape can be a powerful vehicle for people to create—and tell stories—that remain in our hearts. For Jessica, this has notably come to life through music. The singer-songwriter's rich vocals and poignant lyrics are just a few details that have shaped her t...
Zak Williams, Co-Founder of PYM
February 19, 2021 15:44 - 34 minutes - 64.2 MBWe can't always prepare for the unexpected, but we can pace ourselves when navigating tough moments. This is a lesson that Zak Williams has slowly learned through the years and is now translating to the masses as the co-founder of well-being brand, PYM, short for Prepare Your Mind. While PYM offers a collective invitation to those looking to take better care of their mental health, the brand's origins stem from Zak's personal experiences after tragically losing his father—renowned entertain...