What We Know, What We Don't

Lauren Z. Ray made it by the show to take us through an absolutely jam-packed retelling of the broad and exciting adventure she's had which includes, but is most definitely not limited to, some of the following: acting, NYC, directing, Los Angeles, traveling and living abroad, and even landing somewhat serendipitously (or was it fate?) in Richmond, VA. It's no surprise she's fashioned her passion for storytelling int...

Jonathan Webster—an absolute delight of a human—popped by the show to talk about the truly invaluable work he and One Small Step are doing in the world: bringing people with very different views together to record a conversation—not to debate politics—but simply to get to know each other as people. And here's the thing, that probably sounds necessary to you too, but a bit scary. FEAR NOT! We're betting bottom dollar that ...

Our 100th episode ever! And what do we do? Or rather, what did Benita make Peter do? Talk about himself and his decades long path to the publication of his debut paranormal horror/thriller, What The Dead Can Do. In all seriousness, Benita kept this conversation on point (she always does) and since the recording, Peter has decided that this hour-long conversation may well be of service to those looking to publish their own manuscrip...

Maria Gianoutsos knows a thing or two about a thing or several hundred—especially when those things are people. Her decades-long immersion into the creative world of advertising, culture, storytelling, and human behavior didn't create her instincts for identifying human potential (or even seeing the future) but it certainly helped hone her intuition. This was a powerful and delightful conversation—one we hope might be the begi...

Stories and pictures. What are we documenting and for whom? Photographer Samia Minnicks has a pretty simple ask: "What brings genuine joy into your life? Do me a favor and close your eyes to take a minute to think about it." Do that for her, do that for us, and then—and only then—press play on this episode. 

Beyond what you can see, photography connects us to emotions—even, as was the case with Samia, with family we never ...

This conversation with Heather Carter and Nazish Pasternak from projectART was an absolute delight. If you are a Wimberley local, you already know about all the amazing things projectART has done and is doing in our community. And if you haven't, you must visit their gallery, ARTSPACE. If you aren't local, guess what?! There's a lot of important information and themes and ideas in this talk with this dynamic duo abou...

Artist Chad Rea is creating from an unusual place in his soul these days: JOY. It would be hard to summarize his journey any better than he has done himself in the description of his latest creation, Cult of Happy: "A love letter to the human spirit, a joyful rebellion against negativity, and proof that art doesn’t just transform spaces—it transforms lives." Trust us when we say this was another feel-good, leave-better-th...

Guided by a deeply ingrained three-pronged family approach to service, guest Megha Desai's passions ultimately led her to a role she may have been destined for: president of the Desai Foundation. Her and the foundation's commitment to empowering women and children through community development to enhance health, livelihood, and menstrual equity is so wonderfully significant. Spoiler alert: we venture elsewhere in this con...

Barbara Thomas's journey from USAF Jet Engine Mechanic to owner of downtown San Antonio's Pandora's Bookstore and Coffee Bar (and all the fantastic things in between) can be summed up in two words: Why not? If you're a listener, you already know we are rabid fans of "why not." So it's no surprise that we had a blast talking with her about motivations, learning as you go, books, entrepreneurship, a...

Bad news: we forgot to talk about League of Space Pirates with artist, author, and activist Noah Scalin—but boy howdy, did we cover a ton else! You might say our conversation was timely, but honestly, we believe that art, creativity, and their impact on society—and what the process unlocks within us all—are always relevant. As a founding partner of Another Limited Rebellion, Noah brings his extensive experience to the lives of othe...

Some shows splinter quickly into a thousand wonderful possibilities. We love it when they do, even when the anchor subject is, ironically, a steady mind! Guest J Miles, Yogi, martial artist, bodyworker, retired breakdancer, community activist, and student of Eastern arts and philosophy, joined us for just such a conversation. Given how important movement is to him and us, perhaps it was no surprise that we covered so much ground in...

Yes, it's a new year, but worry not—this isn't a show about resolutions, it's a deep dive into realizations about food, weight, biology, and joy. Guest Rebecca Thomas, founder of Not Another Diet, is on a mission to end generational diet culture by making a healthy weight clear and achievable. Want to navigate a world designed for weight gain and come out the other side a healthier, happier you? Our conversation with...

Vibes. Intuition. Alignment. Action, and then... more vibes, please! Our season 5 finale with Jess Verdi, author and Senior Editor at Alcove Press and Crooked Lane Books, is an absolute "fun on a bun" episode. Our conversation with Jess wasn't so much a how-to as it was a perfectly blended mix of her thoughts on writing, publishing, connections, diverse voices, the power of books, and so much more. It is an hour that...

In 2020, longtime friends Carl Joseph and Dominic Wall (AKA Moral Support) came together on a compulsion to create positive change in Richmond, if not the world. Embrace Matters of Richmond was born, not only a podcast but a community movement with an inspiring aim: to enrich neighborhoods, education, and businesses through programming, live events, and multimedia storytelling that address issues threatening community growth and so...

By no forethought of our own, we booked a true food legend right before arguably one of the biggest eating weeks of the year. Guest Ralph Jerome's journey into the understanding of and creation of food started young and hit hard. What's unfolded since is nothing short of amazing, including a run as the Chief Innovation Officer with Mars, Inc. Armed now with many decades of food know-how, an intellect far above that of a d...

Guest T.Moore is an entrepreneur, creative director, photographer, brand manager, and the founder of Saint Louis Black Fashion Week. If that's not enough to pique your interest, then know this: if you don't already know his name, we're betting you will before too long. T's infectious energy and commitment to creation over "appearing important" is, we believe, exactly how stars are born. In just one sho...

You won't find entrepreneur, writer, and podcaster Amelia Hruby on social media—and we love that about her! In our experience, few people seem to have a relationship with social media that they are 100% comfortable with. With new information and data on its effects coming out all the time, we consider our relationship with it often, even the idea of going cold turkey. But if you are an artist, small business owner, author, or ...

Our guest, Thalia Forbes, ticks off ALL the boxes for an interview we knew we'd love well before we had it: creator, writer, thinker, sober person, creative director, passionate leader on a healing journey, and countless others. Even so, our conversation went deep into some cosmically abstract space of sociology, empathy, and how to be in the world that neither of us could have expected. This is an episode your heart, mind, an...