How We Made the Magic

Episodes

1. 8

   The Gift of Authenticity with Ruth Jurgensen

   This last episode is simply inspiring. Ruth Jurgensen, current CEO at Prep for Prep, former headmistress of several amazing independent schools throughout the US, did me the ultimate honor of attending my show and speaking with me about the experience. She reflects and refines the concepts of...

   Jun 3, 2023

   21m
2. 7

   Inclusive Joy with summerbaby

   summerbaby and I have known each other for over a decade, and it's been so special to both pursue our artistic goals after college. I wanted to interview her to get a sense of how a show impacts the people in the room, not just the people on the stage. Our discussion is sweet and really gets at…

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   May 27, 2023

   26m
3. 6

   Natural Vocal Magic with Sharina Louise

   Sharina Louise Sharpe has been on the New York scene for quite some time, from jams to bands to weddings to BACKGROUNDS FOR RIHANNA IN MUSIC OF THE SUN, and I have been very lucky to meet her as a friend, initially. She brings her lush, powerful voice and combines her fiery energy in a way that…

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   May 22, 2023

   38m
4. 5

   The Music Man with Jonathan Toscano

   Jon Toscano is a bass player and now a good friend, who I appreciate so deeply for his work. As he self-describes, he presides as the Elder Statesman of the Parkers, given his advanced age and senility (:P)-- but no seriously, he is the bassist for Omar Hakim, the jazz drum legend. And he doesn't...

   May 12, 2023

   40m
5. 4

   Boundless Design with Lauren Sara

   My bad y'all. I spent most of this episode gushing about Lauren to her face lol. But Lauren Sara is one of the most brilliant minds I know, because she can put things together in such a powerful and intuitive way, combining her technical skill and her deep spiritual knowing into some of the…

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   May 5, 2023

   46m
6. 3

   You Gotta Dance: Angie

   I talk with Angelica Mondol Viaña, a native Brooklynite also known as @angiefromtheblockk about her philosophy as a dancer and choreographer. She's Afro-Latina, from both Puerto Rico and Colombia, and as someone very rooted in both her culture and the New York City energy, she has been an...

   Apr 29, 2023

   26m
7. 2

   Interview with a Polymath: Jo Lee

   Jo Lee is a masterclass in magicmaking. Visual artist, graphic designer, website designer, merchandising designer, vocalist, songwriter, producer... you're probably tired of me listing out job occupations, but these are really what this Immaculate Being does. And does it well, I might add.…

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   Apr 21, 2023

   39m
8. 1

   How We Made The Magic Episode 1: A Taste of My Vision

   Hey everyone! I'm Olivia K, singer, songwriter, and bandleader of Olivia K and the Parkers. Last year, I sold out a show at Joe's Pub, and played one of the greatest shows I've ever done. We danced, we sang, and we received three standing ovations. I knew that we had done something different and...

   Apr 16, 2023

   17m