Hard Conversations Podcast

Episodes

1. 12

   Episode 12 with John

   Episode 12 is a conversation with chef John Yelinek ( @quartdeli on instagram ) He is one half of Pariah (@pariah.dining), recently opened Shelby in Detroit and is popping up every first Sunday of the month at Milwaukee Caffe. This Thursday Pariah is preparing a one of of kind event at Voyager in...

   Mar 5, 2021

   2h 05m
2. 11

   Episode 11 with Melissa

   Episode 11 is a conversation with Melissa who is a death doula in training, metalsmith and jazz musician based out of Detroit. We discuss the effects of covid , how to deal with death as well as other topics. You can follow Melissa on Instagram @o.k.sure and @it.is.ok.to.die the next death death...

   Feb 19, 2021

   2h 29m
3. 10

   Episode 10 with Rick Brown + Shingo Brown

   In episode 10, I sit down with Rick Brown, my father! We switched up for the format (he interviews me) so we can discuss my childhood, Hard Gallery's challenges/solutions during the pandemic and plans for the future. Sharing some of this stuff with Downtown Ricky Brown brought up some interesting...

   Feb 9, 2021

   2h 54m
4. 9

   Episode 9 with Problematic Black Hottie

   In Episode 9 we chat with Problematic Black Hottie, a dj and creative figure based out of Detroit. We discuss how her African roots and living in various places molded her into the unique individual she has become. You can stay up to date with her doings on her website www.problematicblackhottie.com

   Jan 28, 2021

   2h 03m
5. 8

   Episode 8 with Morgan PT 2

   In Part 2 of this episode we give Morgan's brain a break and have a conversation about her love for ceramics, architecture and photography. We also chat about: how she co-created an all girls skate club ( See You Tuesday ) , pregnancy cravings and some of her favorite artists. @seeyoutuesdayskate...

   Jan 19, 2021

   59m
6. 8

   Episode 8 with Morgan PT 1

   Morgan is born and raised on the west of the state near Lake Michigan. She is currently in the urban and regional planning PhD program at the University of Michigan. In Part 1 of this episode, Morgan and I discuss: how actionable steps are necessary for change, the importance of visualizing an...

   Jan 19, 2021

   2h 03m
7. 7

   Episode 7 with Dev

   Starting off the New Year with a conversation with Dev Will. He's a Detroit born and raised vegan chef, photographer and film maker currently based out of LA. He has a publication coming soon entitled, A Break From the Screen. We cover how his creative career began during his internship at Burn...

   Jan 7, 2021

   2h 02m
8. 6

   Episode 6 with Mike Han

   Episode 6 is a conversation with artist and designer, Mike Han. He discusses his journey as a sushi chef, art school student, artist and designer. Mike is exhibiting his first solo show on December 31st online at www.thehouseofhan.com In this podcast he also opens up about his creative process…

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   Dec 24, 2020

   2h 25m
9. 5

   Episode 5 with Paulina

   Episode 5 is a conversation with Paulina Petkoski. She is a designer, the co-owner of Playground Detroit, stylist, and Adjunct professor at Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, Mi. She has recently designed INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY IN FASHION, the first course of its kind at CCS, a...

   Dec 17, 2020

   2h 19m
10. 5

    Hard Conversations Podcast (Trailer)

    Dec 11, 2020

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11. 4

    Episode 4 with Martyna

    In episode 4 our guest Martyna discusses how she became a freelance designer and also an exhibiting artist in Detroit. We also cover the challenges she had to experience being a woman in the design field, a list of artists she is a fan of and the encouragement she had from her family to pursue a...

    Dec 10, 2020

    2h 24m
12. 3

    Episode 3 with James

    Episode 3 covers a very open and honest conversation with a typically private man, James Adams. He opens up about his creative process, the bumps he had to get over, his inspiration, and the challenges he faces in the creative community.

    Dec 3, 2020

    2h 29m
13. 2

    Episode 2 with Thibault

    In episode 2 of Hard Conversations, we chat with French American sound engineer, Thibault. We discuss his classical music background, influences from the Detroit music community and also his journey of how he got to where he is now.

    Nov 26, 2020

    1h 24m
14. 1

    Episode 1 with Lancer

    In this episode of Hard Conversation, we have a chat with lens artist, Lancer, who is based out of Detroit, Mi. We cover topics discussing the challenges and solutions to becoming a fulfilled artist in the city, her Filipino background as well as her...

    Nov 19, 2020

    1h 13m