Portraying and valuing everyday family life As a film photographer Rachel Larsen Weaver captures authentic and imperfect moments, particularly highlighting the nuances of motherhood and family life. Her work showcases the real and raw aspects of these experiences, steering away from the facade of perfection often portrayed in mainstream media and on social ... Show More
Nov 17
Marneta Viegas: Silence and the Creative Spark
<p>Mime, movement and the Relax Kids revolution. </p><p>Marneta Viegas, founder of Relax Kids, was the "fame school" student haunted by self-doubt who went on to become a pioneer of accessible children's relaxation. In this episode she details the emotional toll bu ... Show More
31m 41s
Oct 27
Joseph Bolton: The Soldier, The Shawl and The Trickster Animals
<p>From combat engineer to creative conjurer, discover how Joseph Bolton merges magic, ancestry and the northern lights in his new-found love for writing folklore and fantasy.</p><p>Joseph joined the US Army straight out of high school, and in his 25 years of service graduated fr ... Show More
28m 23s
Oct 13
Jennifer Roig-Francolí: Strings, Spirituality and Stillness
<p>Jennifer Roig-Francolí shares her journey from a young violinist finding solace in her art, to a place of spiritual exploration and self-discovery. We discuss the challenges she faced in her artistic life, including a pivotal moment when she realized she was not using her crea ... Show More
39m 53s
Nov 2023
Les Misérables x Encoding/Decoding with Erin Keif
<p>We're so lucky to be joined this episode by Erin Keif (she/her) of the beloved Headgum podcasts Hey Riddle Riddle and Sitcom DnD. If you're a fan of Les Mis, or any musical, you'll appreciate this really special episode that covers Stuart Hall's theory of encoding/decoding, wh ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2021
Rich in Mind, Rich in Heart: Chriselle Lim, Digital Influencer and Co-Founder of bümo
Chriselle Lim was an influencer before influencing was a career to aspire to. Having fun with her own YouTube channel in college, she was one of the pioneers who recognized that content could mean more than ironic memes and charming cat videos. Early on, she was invited to Rebecc ... Show More
35m 42s
Jan 2024
Material Concerns: Wonka and Twilight Bonus Pt. I
<p>There was so much more to say about Wonka and Twilight. In Part I of this bonus episode (aka a 'Material Concern' episode), we talk about fatphobia in children's literature, the "representation" of indigeneity in Stephanie Meyer's the Twilight Saga, and so much more. If you en ... Show More
36m 57s