Hi Felicia! Podcast

Words on the Water is a community event taking place on Saturday September 24, 2020 12-5 with music, poetry, canoeing on the Malden River and more!

My guest Jodie Zalk – M.P.P., Community Education Activist is one of Malden Reads’ co-founders and co-facilitators, Jodie brings more than 15 years experience as an administrator in education and working with youth. She brings leadership expertise to the program and is delighted to see ...

Guest Lisa Sears’ is the embodiment of our podcast themes; connection, community, conversation and art. She’s also a hoot. 

Artist and curator of the recent Lines Connecting Lines exhibit, Lisa has so much to share. Discover behind the scenes insight into how this collaboration came together. Learn about Lisa’s passion for curating inspiration, her artistic process and what inspires her to create. 

Inspire, create, do. We are a...

What do you get when two redheads record a podcast? 

The story of a rocker’s journey from individual artist to record label founder. (If you were expecting a rude joke we suggest you gingerly walk away) 

Justine Coveault shares how her epic experiences as a musician helped her finally discover a creative environment where she heard, “Yes,” instead of “No.” Her story is about the power of collaboration, women making their own way by...

Sit back, relax and enjoy the luxurious sounds of professional voice actor, Bill Cline. While Bill has plenty of wisdom and inspiration to share, this episode may also be used to create soothing ambiance while meditating or soaking in a bubble bath. Unlike Felicia & Rachel’s previous giggly discussion on AMSR.  (Episode 008 - Bang a Gong)

William and Felicia discuss pursuing your passion without concern for the outcome, embracing...

Guests Ava Fields and Lisa McColgan come to discuss why you need horror in your life. Our conversation delves into the profound themes and social commentary found in this misunderstood genre. If you thought slasher films were just about gore, you’re wrong. Enjoy our fascinating, hilarious and irreverent conversation about embracing the darkness to learn about our own resilience.

#horrorforlife #mcc #umapodcasts #avafieldspoet #lisa...

I chatted with author of "Abel Bodied - Murder at the Malden Bank" The First Murder During a Bank Robbery in American History.

We discussed his book, writing, the history of Malden and of course....doggos. 

Also a reading of Joy Harjo's Poem and the announcement of Malden Reads 2022 book selection.

Purchase, “Abel Bodied, Murder At The Malden Bank," wherever books are sold. Guest Links: https://michaelcloherty.com Instagram:@mic...

This week my guest Nate Bae Kupel (adoptee, DEI advocate, political candidate and proud cat dad) and I break the rules to discuss *gasp* politics. 

We tackle some big questions:

Why is it so scary to talk about politics? 

How do we overcome the fear of failure that comes with discussions of race and representation? 

What gets in the way of addressing the needs of marginalized communities?

How can we create bridges to one another i...

Julian Smith lives in Malden with his spouse, Ben, and two kids, an eight-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl. Julian grew up in southern New Hampshire and moved to Boston for college and law school. He loves to write, sing, cook, hike, listen to music, play video games, and be with his family and friends. Julian is an attorney practicing health and administrative law and spends any free time he can find writing stories with the ...

How lucky am I to get to talk to this interesting and funny lady!

Theresa Okokon is a Wisconsinite living in New England, a writer, a storyteller, the co-host of Stories From The Stage, and a 2020 VONA alum. In addition to writing and performing her own stories, Theresa also teaches storytelling and writing workshops and classes, coaches other tellers, hosts story slams, and frequently emcees events for nonprofits...

As an arts administrator and consultant, Jessica holds special interest in amplifying the power of arts and culture to catalyze positive social change, connect individuals across a wide array of lived experiences, and draw focus to the existing strengths of communities. Since January of 2016, she has offered consulting services via Orchestrate Inclusion (orchestrateinclusion.com), serving as an external partner to orchestras and ot...

My friend Anna is CEO and Founder of Shades of Success, Inc. a learning and development organization she founded 18 years ago to help leaders and companies navigate change, uncertainty, and inequity. IG @annagiraldokerr 

She started her business to leverage 15 years of professional experiences in corporate America where she worked in the financial services, health care, and technology industries. As a technology analyst, her insigh...

Got a chance to chat about poetry with poet Cassandra de Alba who is 1/3 of the Traveling Poetry Emporium. She hosts the Poetry Slam at the Cantab in Cambridge. She is a published poet. We talked about projects and inspiration. Traveling Poetry Emporium and my Cassandra's personal site; the poetry emporium is also on Instagram, and Cassandra has personal accounts on Twitter and Instagram. #poetryasmedicine check her out on https://...

I got to meet Keturah Allgood in Brevard, NC when I was visiting friends who lives in the area. She is a talented singer/songwriter who plays solo as well as with the Blown Glass Band. We talk about life and her musical journey as well as personal one to do what she is meant to do. She can be found on FB https://www.facebook.com/pg/Keturah-and-The-Blown-Glass-Band-349379799250316/photos/?ref=page_internal as well as CD Baby. #NCson...

Erin Catherine Batog, writer, storyteller, editor-in-chief of Ailments - Chronicles of Illness Narratives is someone who is teaching and learning from her own MS diagnosis. She is so insightful and grounded having gone through "trial by fire" with her misdiagnosis. Now studying Narrative Medicine at Columbia University she is on a mission to change how medical providers and patients interact in a more holistic way. #narrativemedici...