Behind The Project with Shanta Lee Honeycutt

In this episode, I am talking with environmental anthropologist, ethnobotanist, and bi -national indigenous studies scholar due to her extensive work in Canada and the United States, Dr. Jessica Dolan. Please join me as I talk to Dr. Jessica Dolan about her expertise and lessons involving different facets of her work. MORE ABOUT DR. JESSICA DOLAN Jessica Dolan, PhD is a bi-national scholar in Cana...

In this episode, I am talking with Nydia Simone, founder of Blacktina Media and Dorothy’s Corner. Please join me as I talk to Nydia Simone about her expertise, experiences, and lessons amplifying Afro Latino and Afro Caribbean narratives within film, media, and art alongside her work in preserving the legacy of Dorothy West who was the last surviving member of the Harlem Renaissance. LEARN MORE AB...

Learn more about Kate Belew or how to write with her by visiting: https://katebelew.com/ https://www.instagram.com/k8belew/ More about Kate’s book, Word Witch , can be found here: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kate-belew/word-witch/9781668652107/?lens=balance More about Kate Belew: Kate Belew is an author, poet, and Witch. Her work exists at the crossroads of creativity and magic. She h...

Within the original trailer for this micropod, I did not go into details about the specific project that inspired this venture. Some years ago, I approached Philip Brady to pitch a project. Within this short episode, I am bringing everyone behind the curtain of what actually launched "Behind the Project." It involves becoming a co-editor of the critical anthology, Sign & Breath: Voice and the...

Learn more about Liz Rhaney by visiting: https://www.lizr.art/ https://www.instagram.com/n19thwk/ Most recent project and performance that took place in March 2026 with the project, Vigorous Tenderness . More about Liz Rhaney: Liz Rhaney (she/they) is an installation and experiential artist. Their work includes education, filmmaking, writing, music, and DJing under the name BLK Plutoh. Liz is orig...

Lauren is a creative at heart. Whether she is selling world antiques at her shop in Mendocino, California or singing her heart out at the local open mic in Vermont, she endeavors to bring authenticity and full expression to her work. She's been semi-nomadic for years, only recently settling down in a small seaside town on the windswept North Coast. Here she's dedicated her time to crafting communi...

Welcome to Behind the Project! Behind The Project is a short run micropod that features conversations with creatives and professionals who share their lessons learned across their various projects. This show was inspired by the many lessons and self-discovery prompted by the many projects that Shanta Lee Honeycutt has led and implemented. This trailer introduces me, the host of this micropod and w...