For Elenvia Community Podcast

In this episode, Ruihao speaks with Elizander Espenschied! Elizander Espenschied is a poet from Cleveland, Ohio who studied English & American Literature at NYU. While at NYU, he was a member of the NYU sketch comedy group Friends with Dads, and hosted “Best of the Midwest” and “Late Afternoon Elixir” for WNYU 89.1. Currently, it hosts “Laughing Lyre,” a weekly hour of humorous music, for KRUI 89.7. He carries his poems in his backpack despite having some published by The Weasel, The Greene Street Review, and The Minetta Review. It is currently studying poetry at the Iowa Writers' Workshop, but also joined a punk band, shoots 35mm film, and enjoys creating lists in threes.Elizander reads two of his poems in the episode. You can read along here: https://forelenvia.org/elizander-espenschiedThank you for listening! We welcome your reflections to the episode here in the comments. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit forelenvia.substack.com

In this episode, Ruihao speaks with interdisciplinary artist and traditional artist, VC Tang!VC Tang is a storyteller, facilitator, and interdisciplinary artist based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She produces pop-up gatherings that integrate nature, food, music, and movement. Her work answers the challenges of modern livelihoods, arts advocacy, climate change, and racial belonging with the same call.To learn more about VC, her incredible work, and how to get in touch, learn from, and/or collaborate with her, please visit https://www.stirfrystories.com/.VC Tang also has published a book! Her cookbook is a beautifully illustrated combination of recipes and personal stories. Buy your copy at https://www.stirfrystories.com/cookbook.Thank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit forelenvia.substack.com

In this episode, podcast host Ruihao Li is joined by the Artistic Director of For Elenvia: Publications and Productions, Addam Ledamyen. They discuss the excitement and fears that come with embarking on new adventures and the importance of building community in the struggle for a better world.Thank you for listening to the For Elenvia Community Podcast where in each episode we invite an artist to reflect on their artistic offerings to the world in a mutually enriching conversation. The music you hear in this podcast is written and performed by your host, Ruihao Li. If you would like to support this podcast and the other works of For Elenvia: Publications and Productions, you can learn about our projects and make a tax-deductible donation at Forelenvia.org. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit forelenvia.substack.com