The Genius of Juicy Conversation

In this episode we’ll explore what makes for juicy conversation with Abby Dare and Johannah Scarlet – two exceptionally talented conversationalists. Abby is a water colorist, community facilitator, and comedian who co-owns The Meadows Gallery & Studios. Johannah (also known as Joh) works in the commercial and film industry, and moonlights as an esoteric leader and tarot reader. You’re going to want to hear what this unique triad has to say about life on the edge [of the Wilderness]! Show notes: Boundary Waters Connect sponsors the Wilderness Edge Podcast.  You can join the conversation, too! Consider enrollling in Let's Talk About Talking: Tools for Everyday Communication, an Ely Folk School class taught by Abby Dare.  Learn more about our guest Abby Dare by visiting her personal website, Abby-Dare.com, or the website for the art gallerty and studios she co-owns in downtown Ely, The Meadows Gallery & Studios Learn more about our guest Johannah Scarlet by visiting her personal website, Sacred Saturdaze Outpost, or her film & commercial production website, johannahscarlet.com. Ely enthusiasts may recall hearing from Abby and Joh when they were guests on the What's Up Ely Podcast, a project that was produced by Visit Ely. You can find those epidoes here: What’s Up Ely Podcast: Facilitator, Community Builder, Comedian Abby Dare and What’s Up Ely Podcast: Modern Mysticism in Ely with Johannah Scarlet. Chapters & Timestamps: 2:33 | Introducing Abby7:14 | Introducing Joh12:13 | Introducing Lacey, Wilderness Edge Podcast Host17:03 | What makes for a quality conversation?22:58 | Start from a quiet place (and more tips for great conversation)32:20 | Life on the edge as a philosophical experience36:33 | "Genius" excerpt from David Whyte (abridged)39:14 | Joh's Northstar Framework Workshop41:28 | Living a place-based life43:48 | Discussing our edges49:56 | Keeping bridges open, finding common ground55:16 | The positive power of bearing witness59:45 | Internal edges versus external edges; going forward versus going backward1:02:44 | The Fool -- It's ok to be a beginner!1:05:36 | Curiosity is the core of juicy conversationSend us a voice message!