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Wander and Muse with Heather
by Heather Wuelpern
Welcome to Wander & Muse with your host, Heather Wuelpern.Listen in on a conversation while I talk with artists, designers, and many other creators making the world a better place with their creations. I love providing creative people with a platform where they share their history, passions, tips, and philosophies.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] Enjoy the journey,HeatherWander & Muse
Episodes
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Bryan Falcon | Director, Writer, Scenic Designer
Bryan Falcon, the Producing and Artistic Director of Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre, gives a sneak peek into the excitement surrounding the MacFestival. The theater’s unique approach is about striking a perfect balance between the heart and the mind, carefully crafting experiences that are...
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Matt Moon | "Global Rhythm Radio" DJ on KXCI
For three decades, Matt has shared his love for global music, drawing inspiration from early influences like Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel, and expanding his interests into ethnomusicology. From the intricate rhythms of the tabla to the rich sounds of ragas, sarod, and sitar, Matt's musical...
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Brice Hoskin | Inventor & Serial Entrepreneur
In this episode, you'll hear from the innovative inventor and entrepreneur Brice Hoskin, the mastermind behind the Genesha Cookstove Project. This lightweight, fold-flat cookstove is a game-changer, designed to create minimal smoke and revolutionize cooking in challenging environments. Brice…
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Blue Delliquanti | Comic Artist & Writer
You're not alone if you grab the comics from the Sunday paper first! Listen in as Blue Delliquanti shares the fascinating world of storytelling in comics and interesting insights on crafting rich narratives that resonate with readers of their well-known creations, such as Across a Field of...
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Dominic Bonuccelli | Photographer & World Adventurer
After decades of capturing iconic figures, such as the Dalai Lama, Barack Obama, and Sting, plus globe-trotting with Rick Steves and hosting Lonely Planet's "Roads Less Traveled," Dominic Bonuccelli is now on a quest from Arizona to Argentina and wherever else his uncharted adventures unfold. His...
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Keegan Harshman | LittleBIGFest Music Festival Founder
Boogie down at LittleBIGFest, a three-day music festival experience August 16-18, 2024, in Langley, Washington, on Whidbey Island! Experience Polyrhythmics headlining an epic lineup of 38 bands across three stages. This inclusive and immersive festival is all about community and...
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Albert Chamillard | Artist
Discover how this disciplined Tucson, Arizona, artist masterfully crafts precise crosshatched patterns with a ballpoint pen to create three-dimensional illusions on antique ledger paper. In this episode, you’ll learn about the journey of Albert Chamillard's creations, showcased in local galleries...
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Leslie Clark | Traveling Artist, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Leslie Clark shares her fascinating story of how a solo journey to Africa to create art led to a 40-year immersion into the life and culture of the nomads of the Sahara. She led film crews from National Geographic, advised US ambassadors about an area that was considered too dangerous for them to...
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Johnny Remo | Film Director
Listen to a conversation about the captivating world of film with Johnny Remo, CEO and executive producer for Skip Stone Pictures. From Johnny's early days acting in soap operas, such as "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," to producing more than 15 feature films, his career continues to be...
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Vicki Brown | Violinist & Composer
Violinist and composer Vicki Brown discusses the inspiration for her album "Lucky" on Harmonic Ooze Records. The connection to nature, freedom of exploration, and improvisational curiosity all play a role in her velvety nature-inspired compositions. Mentioned in this episode: Violin, viola…
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Nicci Radhe | Horny Toad Horticulture | Organic Seed Farmer
Nicci Radhe shares how becoming connected to the earth through gardening not only transformed her barren yard but also made a life-changing positive impact on her physical and mental health, family life, and career. Horny Toad Horticulture now sells 60 varieties of organic seeds native to Tucson,...
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Season 1 Guest Recap 2023
Host Heather Wuelpern shares a brief recap of the 17 episodes from Season One of Wander & Muse with Heather. Carrie Seid - 3D Watercolor Artist Tamara Scott Anderson - Fiber Artist Ray Cleveland - Landscape Photographer Al Glann - Large-Scale Metal Sculptor Wolfe Bowart - Physical Performer…
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Katie Ormsby | Graphic Artist | Katie Rou Design
Listen to this insightful conversation with Katie Ormsby—graphic designer and owner of Katie Rou Design—when she shares her creative process, inspirations, and opinions. We talk about the psychology of color and fonts, mood boards, typography, serifs, the Tucson Streetcar, and beer! Mentioned in...
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Vanessa Wingerath | Wild Woman Photographer
Vanessa Wingerath gives women the opportunity to embrace their inner goddess power through her Wild Woman Photography, women's retreats, and Shakti yoga. Her practices include birth photography and womb-based yoga. Mentioned in this episode: The Red Tent, birth doulas, free birth
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Laura Pendleton-Miller | Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC)
Laura Pendleton-Miller tells how a group of like-minded community members who wanted to give black artists more visibility created the Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC). Although this downtown Tucson, Arizona, gallery dedicated to providing emerging and established black artists a space to…
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Gayle Fein Petrillo - Author and Confidence Coach
After keeping scars that covered half her body a secret for more than 60 years, Gayle Petrillo decided to turn a tragedy into her inspirational book, "The Accident". Petrillo's lifetime of dealing with body image issues related to the scars she concealed spurred her image consulting business…
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Podcast Host, Artist, and Side Hustle Queen - Heather Wuelpern
Get to know the host of Wander & Muse a bit more by listening to one of her former guests interview her instead. Learn about what Heather enjoyed doing in her childhood and how those natural abilities spearheaded different chapters of her career. Mentioned in this episode: Madden Media, Macy's,...
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Martha Retallick - Nature Photographer and Writer
Martha Retallick turned learning how to operate her Nikon D850 camera into a gorgeous and informative coffee table book "City Nature." Her passion for rainwater harvesting, birds, plants, and photography merge together beautifully in this book that includes tips, recipes, and community resources....
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Artisan Bread Maker - Don Guerra of Barrio Bread
Don Guerra tells how creating artisan bread has served as a vehicle for connecting the community in Tucson, Arizona, and beyond. Guerra's entrepreneurship has evolved from baking bread loaves in his garage to his brick-and-mortar Barrio Bread storefront to becoming a James Beard Award winner and...
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Visual Artist - Lex Gjurasic
Discover the whimsical creations of visual artist Lex Gjurasic as she takes us through her journey from being a child beauty queen winner, to her brief stint as a 15-year-old college student at the Cornish College of the Arts, to being solely responsible for the political shift in the state of...
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Jennifer Rischard LMT, E-RYT - Santa Rita Lodge Wellness Retreat Manager
Jennifer Rischard has created new offerings at the well-known Santa Rita Lodge, which is nestled in Madera Canyon within the heart of the Coronado National Forest. Massage work in the Wellness Suite was the catalyst for specialty and weekend-long yoga retreats in this gorgeous setting known for...
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Interior Designer - Michelle Carnes
Michelle Carnes recalls how being a creative kid who enjoyed rearranging her bedroom evolved into an interior design career. Listen in on the conversation to learn tips about how to express yourself in a home you love regardless of budget. Her 90-minute consultations guide her clients by simply...
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Elena Acoba - Retired Freelance Writer & Editor
Elena Acoba recalls when she first caught the writing bug in second grade and continued to hone her writing, editing, and reporting skills throughout her career at Arizona Daily Star and MTCVB/Visit Tucson (September 1989 to January 1996). Her knack for storytelling has also been revealed via...
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Martin Fontes' Culinary Creations at Martin's Comida Chingon
Martin Fontes shares how spending time in the kitchen with his relatives as a young boy turned quality family time into a passion when he crafts mouthwateringly delicious and nutritious food at Martin's Comida Chingon at 555 N. 4th Ave. in Tucson, Arizona. Fontes has a personality as big as the...
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Wolfe Bowart - Physical Performer, Comedian, Director, Playwright
Wolfe Bowart shares his journey from magically teaching a turtle to do push-ups as a child to entertaining audiences across 26 countries as an adult. His performances are a blend of humor, emotion, and jaw-dropping visuals that leave spectators in awe. Bowart is the award-winning creator of Cloud...
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Sculptor Al Glann Creates Awe-Inspiring Large-Scale Metal Wildlife Sculptures
TOPIC Sculptor Al Glann shares how as a child his playground was a farm, and his toys were the tools he used to build. Little did he know that these early days of tinkering and crafting would lay the foundation for a remarkable career where he would evolve into a true artist. From those humble...
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Photographer Ray Cleveland Shares His Expertise Behind the Camera Lens
Guest: Ray Cleveland | Tucson, Arizona Topic: Embark on a mesmerizing journey through breathtaking landscapes, electrifying lightning displays, and the captivating essence of individuals, all immortalized through the masterful lens of Ray Cleveland, a visionary photographer from Tucson, Arizona.…
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Tamara Scott Anderson - Fiber and found-object artist
Guest: Tamara Scott Anderson | Tucson, Arizona Topic: Delve into the intricate tapestry of Tamara's life as she weaves together the threads of her 40-year journey in the realm of fiber art. From her early days as an art student to her role as a teacher and visionary interior designer, Tamara's...
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Carrie Seid - 3D Watercolor Artist
Guest: Carrie Seid | Tucson, Arizona Topic: Nationally recognized artist Carrie Seid discusses the path she took along her successful career creating fine art. She also shares her philosophy about a human's potential to do magical things. In addition to her gorgeous artwork, Carrie also motivates...
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Welcome to Wander & Muse
After hosting nearly 100 weekly radio/podcast episodes with some of Tucson’s most influential business leaders on a previous show, Heather now will hit the airwaves with her own new show called Wander & Muse. Heather will talk with interesting people doing cool things. Enjoy the journey!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Wander & Muse with your host, Heather Wuelpern.Listen in on a conversation while I talk with artists, designers, and many other creators making the world a better place with their creations. I love providing creative people with a platform where they share their history, passions, tips, and philosophies.Questions or feedback? Email [email protected] Enjoy the journey,HeatherWander & Muse
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Heather Wuelpern
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