22. Cultural Connections & Building Bridges w/ Shefalee Patel
Release Date: 08/11/2022
39. Showcasing Good Humans w/ Andy Weber
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Photographer, Storyteller, Creator of GoodHumans, & Freelance Visionary Andy Weber joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his work documenting inspiring people around the city of Charlotte & their passions through his GoodHumans project, a deep dive into his vision for GoodHumans & how it came to life, how he uses photography to tell stories, inspire, & uplift, the positive impact his work has had, creative style, & his approach to the craft. Corey & Andy also chat about growing in community & navigating Charlotte as transplants, parenthood, a mutual love for music...
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38. An Abundance of Creativity w/ Skylar Schock
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Comedian, Actor, Speaker, Writer, & Producer Skylar Schock joins host Corey Easterday to discuss life as a multi, multi-hyphenate including her respective journeys as a stand-up comic, actor, & writer, moving from the West Coast to the Carolinas, creating & producing shows in Charlotte like Group Chat Girlies, Laugh Until You Cry Show, & her creative process & insights. Corey & Skylar also chat about finding the right creative outlet for different ideas, having an abundance mindset with creativity, joke writing, finding your audience, her Tedx talk, the power of...
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37. Laughing w/ Craig Collin
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Comedian, Keynote Speaker, & Author Craig Collin joins host Corey Easterday to discuss life as a stand-up comic & 6-time cancer survivor, his comedian origin story, the cool projects he’s started like being an author & running an open mic, why he became a keynote speaker who focuses on themes like resilience, & how he uses his story to help others find strength they didn’t know they had. Corey & Craig also chat about how they got connected in the Charlotte comedy scene, finding the humor in struggle, Craig’s ability to balance levity and gravity, why having fun is so...
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36. Life On Set w/ Analisa Wall
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Actress, Singer, & Stuntwoman Analisa Wall joins host Corey Easterday to discuss her journey as a multi-talented performer of stage & screen, her work on major film & TV productions like “Guardians of the Galaxy” & “The Righteous Gemstones”, how she became a stuntwoman, & what it’s like to be a working actress. Corey & Analisa also chat about the wisdom & insight she’s gained from all the time she’s spent on set, how she looks to pass that along to others, their storied & hilarious friendship, what drives her creative passion, & so much more....
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35. Building Better Neighborhoods w/ Tesho Akindele
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Urbanist, Real Estate Developer at Camp North End, & Retired Pro Soccer Player Tesho Akindele joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his passion for urbanism & building better neighborhoods, how he advocates for more walkable, sustainable, & affordable communities, his work developing the popular Camp North End in Charlotte, his MLS playing career spanning 9 seasons, & his journey to becoming an urbanist. Corey & Tesho also chat about the importance of pro athletes developing a legacy off the field, the power of having a positive mentality through the twists & turns of...
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34. Bringing Stories to Life w/ Brian Lafontaine
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Actor, Public Speaking Coach, Voiceover Artist, & Storyteller Brian Lafontaine joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his 30+ year acting career spanning TV, film, commercials, & voiceover work, the art of storytelling across different mediums, how he brings what’s on the page to life, the importance of being adaptable, positive, & professional in the entertainment industry, & why it’s ok to simply have fun & enjoy the creative process. Corey & Brian also chat about his experiences on hit shows like Ozark, his work as a Public Speaking Coach, Stand-Up Comedy, making...
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33. Creating “Abnormal Fixation” w/ John Kenneth Muir
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Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, Author, & Creator of the award-winning web series “Abnormal Fixation” John Kenneth Muir joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the behind-the-scenes of how he brought Abnormal Fixation to life, his vision for the project, assembling a talented cast & crew, playing lead character Elvis Bragg, Elvis’s quest for the paranormal, & Corey’s acting debut as the mysterious “Professor”. Corey & John also chat about John’s past work as the creator of “The House Between” & “Enter The House Between”, writing 34 Film & TV...
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32. Exploring The Deep & Light-Hearted Aspects of Life & Creativity w/ Billy Mays III
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Musician, Artist, & Creative Billy Mays III joins host Corey Easterday to discuss a “laundry” list of topics including his music project Infinite Third, their shared involvement with Current Initiatives & “The Laundry Project”, life as the son of renowned pitchman Billy Mays, his 9+ hour recent album “Holy Noise”, & his mission to honor & carry on his father’s legacy in ways both meaningful & light-hearted. “But I’m not done yet” - Corey & Billy also chat about the joys of his project Mouth Council, the work of BillyMays.org, the power of human...
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31. It’s Been A Long Time Honey w/ Fox and Bones
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Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort are Fox and Bones - energetic offbeat folksters with a retro pop-rock bent who have been setting the world alight with a hand clapping, foot-stomping good time since 2016. The duo from Portland, OR joins host Corey Easterday to discuss their new record “Long Time Honey”, the sounds, themes, artistry, and studio process that went into making it, their growth as artists & people, & being forged in the fire Game of Thrones style. Corey & Fox and Bones also chat about life on the road, the human need for connection, stability, & nature, the...
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30. Going On Tour w/ 1402
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1402 is a very talented band from Northeast Ohio composed of musicians Christian, Joel, Lip, & John. While on tour in Charlotte they sat down with host Corey Easterday to discuss how they build a connection with the audience & approach each show, the importance of having fun & not taking music or creativity for granted, stories from their first tour together, & their perspectives on all things music. Corey & the guys from 1402 also chat about Corey’s longtime friendship with John, John’s project Shame Chamber, the incredible Walkie Talkie Coffee in Canton, OH, each...
info_outlineArtist, Dancer, Community & Cultural Connector, & one of the Founding Members of Namaste Artists CLT Shefalee Patel joins host Corey Easterday to discuss growing up as a second-generation Indian in America, her commitment to connecting with others & sharing her culture through art, & the work of empowering other creatives through collaboration. Corey & Shefalee also chat about the arts community in Charlotte, her passion for folk dancing/visual art, & the importance of building bridges.
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Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook)
Production: Laird Creative Agency