Abstract VT

Episode 66's guest is Will Jeffries, a business consultant supporting Vermont businesses and start-ups. Will recently founded The Connectory, a local directory of business services and resources. In this episode, Will talks about his journey into business consulting, the vision behind creating The Connectory, and his mission to help Vermont entrepreneurs find the connections and resources they...

Episode 65's guest is Sarah O'Brien Hammond, an executive coach, career strategist, and community builder. Sarah founded The Network of Women (NoW) to bring women together in a spirit of community, creating intentional opportunities to connect and share what they’re interested in learning. Sarah also regularly hosts events and experiences for women to connect and learn from each other, and...

Episode 64's guest is Beth Kruger, a Travel Pro & Retreat Consultant who offers curated trips for women over 50 with her travel company, Wanderful Vintage Travel. Beth is also a chapter lead for the Network of Women's Vermont Chapter where she hosts intentional networking events and experiences for women to connect and learn from each other. Tune in to hear about how Beth's passion...

Episode 63's guest is Deniz Šehović, founder of Girl's Guide, a money manifestation and business coaching business based in Burlington, VT. Tune in to hear from Deniz about common misconceptions around money, how to repair your relationship with money, and advice to creatives looking to monetize their work. And, here is a link to listen in to the tune Deniz chose to play on the show: https...

Episode 62's guest is Madigan Linnane, a Vermont-based singer-songwriter. Tune in to hear from Madigan about her upcoming EP which explores themes of hope and social justice , gigging stories, and the future of her musical endeavors. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's master playlist on Spotify to hear the songs Madigan chose to play on air.

Episode 61's guest is Troy Millette of Vermont-based band, Troy Millette & The Fire Below and podcast co-host for Load-In Through The Back. Tune in to hear from Troy all about his work as a full-time musician and podcaster, gigging all across Vermont and interviewing musicians on Load-In Through The Back such as Soul Asylum, Five for Fighting, REO Speedwagon, Sierra Hull, and more. Also, m...

Episode 60's guest is James Merrill, an internationally-recognized artist known for using generative code to create art, often drawn with pen plotters. He explains each work to be an ongoing exploration of mathematics, and his work has been displayed internationally. Tune in to hear from James about his artistic process, common misconceptions about generative art, and how written code can be t...

Episode 59's guest is Joanna Flowers, a health educator and coach at Health in Effect, a team member at Shake Social Club, a writer, and musician. Tune in to hear from Joanna about how art and movement work together, how to cope with stress, and how her personalized health coaching services uses the enneagram to better personalize experiences for her clients. We also dive into Joanna's pas...

Episode 58's guest is Cynthia (Thea) Braren, a vocal and performance coach, musician, and creative consultant. Tune in to hear from Thea talk about her voice teaching business, her new adult vocal group class she is kickstarting, and the ways in which the mind and body work together when vocalizing. We also dive into Thea's background in dance, film, and communications/marketing! Also, mak...

Episode 57's guest is Sophia Balunek, a birder, wildlife photographer, and journalist with a passion for writing and the outdoors. Tune in to hear from Sophia about her photojournalism projects documenting the behaviors of native birds, her experience leading the student-run newspaper at UVM, and her thoughts on the importance of local storytelling. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT&#39...

Episode 56's guest is Sara Elizabeth, a photographer with a passion for sports. Tune in to hear from Sara about how she captures the spirit of a sports game behind the lens, the current projects she is working on, and her aspirations for growing her photography business. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media or master playlist on Spotify to take a listen to the tunes Sara...

Episode 55's guest is Frankie White, a singer-songwriter, pianist, and musician currently based in Vermont, but headed to Nashville. Tune in to hear about how Frankie has been pursuing music full-time, tips and tricks on how she went viral on social media, and the inside scoop on her upcoming musical projects. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media or master playlist on Sp...

Episode 54's guest is Mark Heyman, a HR consultant, former lawyer, and entrepreneur. Mark founded HR Happens, a fractional HR business operating out of Burlington, VT. Tune in to hear Mark’s remarkable career journey, his firsthand account of 9/11, and how he’s transformed trauma into a deep well of empathy and perspective. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media or master...

Episode 53's guest is Ava Sophia, a New-England based singer songwriter and founder of non-profit event series, ArtSpark Boston. Tune in to hear from Ava about her music, the founding of ArtSpark, and what's to come for both her personal music projects and development of her nonprofit. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to see the songs Ava chose to play live on ai...

Episode 52's guest is Fisher Wagg, a musician, band leader for the grunge band "We're Here! To Kill", and indie game developer. Tune in to hear from Fisher about his latest musical projects, his passion for curating playlists, and his talent for creating worlds through the music and games he creates. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to see the songs tha...

Episode 51's guest is Marina Prikis, a Vermont-based pop/soul EDM singer-songwriter, producer, classically trained pianist, and recent Middlebury College graduate. Tune in to hear from Marina about her plans to move to NYC, the evolution of her music, and new sounds and career paths she has been exploring. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to see the songs Marina chos...

Episode 50's guest is Michael Nault, a singer-songwriter, pianist, and storyteller. Tune in to hear from Michael about his latest musical project, "Koanesce," his background in music, and his greatest musical inspirations. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to see the tunes Michael chose to play live on air.

Episode 49's guest is Andriana Chobot, a singer, songwriter, and pianist for "Andriana & the Bananas," a Burlington, VT-based band. Andriana describes their musical style as "a fusion of indie-pop with heart-rock, with rumination in jazz." Tune in to hear from Andriana about her musical inspirations, musings on the local music scene, and upcoming projects she has in the...

Episode 48's guest is Ella Ruehsen, a journalist at the Essex Reporter, former Editor-in-Chief of the Vermont Cynic, and lover of local art, live music, and the outdoors. Tune in to hear from Ella about her career path as a writer and journalist, the importance of local storytelling, and her thoughts on the current state and future state of journalism as an industry. Also, make sure to check o...

Episode 47's guest is Vivi Torontali, a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and soon-to-be college graduate. Tune in to hear from Vivi about her songwriting process, international travels to New Zealand (and soon Denmark!), and her plans for post-graduation. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to take a listen to the tunes that Vivi chose to play live on air.

Episode 46's guest is Ben Jastatt, a PR & marketing professional with a passion for music and philosophy. Tune in to hear from Ben about his work in music licensing and advertising, the fusion of his PR career with his passion for music, and Ben's philosophical interpretations of the songs he chose to play on air. Make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to see the tunes B...

Episode 45's guest is Grace Mirabito, a Third-Year Graphic Design student, events intern at Hula Lakeside, and small business owner. Tune in to hear from Grace about her passion for illustrating, her career aspirations, and her small business (recently rebranded to "Gannets Gallery") where Grace creates her own stickers and prints. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's socia...

Episode 44's guest is Josh Brown, the President and Co-Founder of Capacitor Design Network, a drummer, and music lover. Tune in to hear from Josh about his career in branding, marketing, and design as well as how he has tied his passion for music into his work. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's social media to see the songs that Josh chose to play live on air.

Episode 43's guest is Andrew Lafrenz, a musician and singer. Drew recently released original music for his solo singer-songwriter project, but also is the former lead singer of Named By Strangers. Tune in to hear from Drew about the twists and turns of his musical journey, his creative process, and a little bit about his career outside of music. Also, make sure to check out Abstract VT's s...

Episode 42's guest is Becca Hammond, the host of the Vermont Talks podcast, a show geared toward sharing the stories of local Vermonters. When she isn't hosting her podcast, Becca works as a software engineer and is a musician in her free-time. Tune in to hear from Becca about her podcasting experience, some of her favorite conversations she has had with her guests, and her passion for upl...