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We Must Ignite

by Raina Bowers, Jaye McAuliffe, Tiana Gaudioso, and Rachel Bunning

(Previously the podcast known as "Up In Smoke") Hosts Raina Bowers, Rachel Bunning, Tiana Gaudioso and host / sound producer Jaye McAuliffe are on a mission to find creative women, non-binary people, and trans men starting artistic fires and supporting each other. Each episode is an audio story about the challenges and triumphs of being an artist.@wemustignite

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  1. Discovering Yourself in a Roleplaying Game, ft. Vanessa Hoskins and DC

    Tabletop roleplaying allows people to assume the lives of fantastic characters. Vanessa Hoskins is a game designer who primarily works with Pathfinder, and writing for the game helped her realize her gender identity. Game designer DC lends their perspective on how tabletop roleplaying is an...

  2. Finding Strength in Sadness, ft. Michaela Angemeer and Alex Scoville

    Can sadness be a source of strength? The hosts of We Must Ignite search for power within their own vulnerability. Tiana interviews Michaela Angemeer, an Instagram poet who writes about heartbreak. Raina and Rachel share their own experiences sharing deeply personal art. And then Jaye talks with...

  3. Makeup, Midlife Bliss, and our Moms, ft. Dania Blanco

    From film shoots to weddings, Dania Blanco charts her journey into the beauty world. Her goal? To help women find confidence in themselves as they age. Special thanks to Gina Bowers and Amie Gaudioso for providing their commentary. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Jaye McAuliffe, and Rachel...

  4. Introducing Season Two

    After a three-month hiatus, We Must Ignite returns with its second season on February 13th. Upcoming episodes include a conversation on beauty standards with a professional makeup artist and a dive into the transformative power of table-top gaming with a Pathfinder adventure writer. We Must…

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  5. 8. Cosplaying and Crafting with Crooked Feathers, ft. Alexis Noriega

    Alexis Noriega uses her engineering training to fuel her art. She crafts and sells mechanical prop wings. She describes the challenge of choosing between art and engineering and efforts to encourage women to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana...

  6. 7. Preserving Armenia Within America, ft. Rafaella Safarian

    Creative writer Rafaella Safarian talks with Rachel and Jaye about finding inspiration in her family and cultural heritage. Rafaella is the founder of HyeBred Magazine, a literary journal for Armenian artists. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Theme music...

  7. 6. Creating Clothes for a Cause, ft. Emma Bush

    Emma Bush, the founder of Soapbox Clothing For A Cause, describes learning to sew and her experiences collaborating with other artists. Then, the hosts of We Must Ignite discuss their own body image issues. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music...

  8. 5. The Women Behind the Microphones

    The hosts of We Must Ignite pull back the curtains and bring you into their own lives. Listen to this episode to find out more about the art that Raina, Jaye, Rachel, and Tiana create. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music composer: Jaye McAuliffe

  9. 4. Fear of a Black Queer Planet, ft. Dallas Diaz

    Dallas Diaz talks about their music projects and about creating a future where black queer people are celebrated and loved. Dallas is a Phoenix, AZ artist. They use their artistic abilities to make sense of a confusing world. They make music, do community organizing work, and sometimes DJ. Hosts:...

  10. 3. When Your Art is Your Work, ft. Natalie Allen

    When you've made a career out of your artwork, how do you keep yourself motivated and inspired? Raina talks with photographer Natalie Allen to find out. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and music composer: Jaye McAuliffe

  11. 2. Publishing Without Anyone's Permission, ft. Charissa Lucille

    In this episode, Rachel and Jaye dive into the Phoenix zine scene and talk with Charissa Lucille of the Wasted Ink Zine Distro. They work together to figure out how to push past their fears of sharing their stories. "I've been diving into this more personal publishing. It is introspective. It is...

  12. 1. The Shameless Women of Arizona Comedy, ft. Trejon Dunkley

    In this episode, Tiana and Jaye interview Trejon Dunkley, a comedian, artist, and writer who pushes past her own insecurities to tell some hilarious jokes. Come for the laughs; stay for the heartfelt life advice. Hosts: Raina Bowers, Tiana Gaudioso, Rachel Bunning, and Jaye McAuliffe Producer and...

  13. 0. Wait, What is We Must Ignite? (Teaser)

    "This show begins with one simple question, 'how do we make sure that women and nonbinary people have the space to pursue their own art?'" In this short teaser. We Must Ignite's producer explains the upcoming roadmap for the show. "We're four artists each with a background in a different medium.…

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  14. Up In Smoke Ep. 9 ft. Megan Atencia

    Megan talks poetry and her own discovery of the art with hosts Jamee Lind and Raina Bowers.

  15. Up In Smoke Ep. 11 ft. Jaye McAuliffe

    The wonderful Jaye McAuliffe talks being trans in the world of sound design with Raina Bowers and Jamee Lind.

  16. Up In Smoke Ep. 10 ft. Michaela Emerson

    Michaela Emerson recently finished production on a film/dance piece on domestic abuse, she fills in Raina Bowers and Jamee Lind on the piece and her upcoming projects.

  17. Up In Smoke Ep. 8 ft. Bambi Haggins

    Bambi Haggins, a successful comedy writer and professor at ASU talks with Raina Bowers and Jamee Lind about race and sex in the comedy world.

  18. Up In Smoke Ep. 7 ft. AJ Odneal

    Singer/songwriter AJ Odneal talks about being and indie/folk musician in Phoenix, Arizona.

  19. Up In Smoke Ep. 6 ft. Hattie Hayes

    The incredible and passionate Hattie Hayes talks with Raina and Jamee about, getting her start in comedy, creating her own all-female comedy show, and overcoming sexism in the phoenix industry.

  20. Up In Smoke Ep. 5 ft. Michelle Y. Allen

    Michelle Y. Allen talks with hosts Raina Bowers and Jamee Lind about changing her career 11 years in to pursue her dream of becoming an actress.

  21. Up In Smoke Ep. 3 ft. Marion Houghton

    The incredible Marion Houghton talks with hosts Raina Bowers and Jamee Lind about her amazing start-up, Anidaso.

  22. Up In Smoke Ep. 4 ft. Marjani Viola Hawkins

    The wonderful Marjani Viola Hawkins talks with hosts Raina Bowers and Jamee Lind about getting her start in photography and her newest project "Queer Girls."

  23. Up In Smoke Ep. 2 ft. Nicole Laurenne

    Nicole Laurenne talk with the show's hosts Raina Bowers & Jamee Lind about how she became a successful rockstar whilst balancing being a Gilbert Municipal Court Judge, and a mom of 19 year-old twins.

  24. Up In Smoke Ep. 1 Ft. Natalie Allen

    This is the first episode of our prequel series, Up In Smoke, hosted by Jamee Lind and Raina Bowers. We recommend first-time listeners begin our show with "The Shameless Women of Arizona Comedy, ft. Trejon Dunkley." The Up In Smoke episodes are talk-show style interviews, while the main episodes…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

(Previously the podcast known as "Up In Smoke") Hosts Raina Bowers, Rachel Bunning, Tiana Gaudioso and host / sound producer Jaye McAuliffe are on a mission to find creative women, non-binary people, and trans men starting artistic fires and supporting each other. Each episode is an audio story about the challenges and triumphs of being an artist.@wemustignite

HOSTED BY

Raina Bowers, Jaye McAuliffe, Tiana Gaudioso, and Rachel Bunning

Produced by We Must Ignite

CATEGORIES

arts

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How many episodes does We Must Ignite have?

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What is We Must Ignite about?

(Previously the podcast known as "Up In Smoke") Hosts Raina Bowers, Rachel Bunning, Tiana Gaudioso and host / sound producer Jaye McAuliffe are on a mission to find creative women, non-binary people, and trans men starting artistic fires and supporting each other. Each episode is an audio story...

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We Must Ignite has 24 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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We Must Ignite is created and hosted by Raina Bowers, Jaye McAuliffe, Tiana Gaudioso, and Rachel Bunning.
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