Dwelling in Magic

In this fascinating and fun-filled conversation, I got to sit down the brilliant actress and visual artist Sari Lennick. Sari began her illustrious acting career in Middle School --which led her to studying acting and philosophy at USC and later earned her Master of Fine Arts at the Actors Studio Drama School in NYC. Listen to how Sari ended up in Minneapolis and magically landed the role of a lif...

On this special Mother's Day edition of the podcast, I celebrate my amazing MOM Cindy Sue! She is a very talented seamstress --creating beautiful clothes and crafts for 61 years!! For the past two decades she also has owned a commercial embroidery business -- adding beautiful embellishments and personalizing clothes and accessories for clients. Her # 1 client/charity case being ME! She is crea...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic I had the joy of connecting with the AMAZING chefs Carrie Summer and Lisa Carlson. This creative duo are "The Godmothers of Food Trucks in the North" offering their delicious street food each Saturday at the Mill City Farmer's Market (since 2007!) and at their charming restaurant in Bay City, WI. They are also world travellers -- every winter they...

In this episode I get to chat with the wonderful artist, business owner and teacher, Shannon Brunette. Shannon has done so much in her 48 years -- you will be AMAZED by all of her stories! Her tenacity, perseverance and bravery were rewarded with some MAGICAL opportunities and she has jumped into it everything with her whole heart! Shannon is a lifelong artist --always creating, making and connect...

In this mini-episode of Dwelling in Magic, I got to sit down for quick chat with the AMAZING filmmaker and director Jeremiah Zagar!!! Jer grew up in South Philadelphia in the MAGICAL world that his parents' artist Isaiah Zagar. and folk-art gallery owner Julia Zagar created --so it's really no surprise that Jeremiah became the creative force that he is! He has always had that "thing&q...

On this episode of Dwelling in Magic, I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with artist Ilia Stockert. Ilia is a photographer and videographer -- her work is so beautiful and evocative and most wonderfully, her spirit shines through it all. Ilia's story of her childhood growing up in Canada, seeing the world working as a photographer on a cruise ship, and the love story of how she ended up c...

In this episode I get the chance to sit down with two AMAZING teachers who taught my boys more than the ABC's...they made their school experience cool, creative and fun! Chad Martin and Frank Dominguez are teachers that my sons will always remember. I think great teachers are TRUE ARTISTS -- sculpting and molding us into better, more beautiful versions of ourselves. (Only they have 24-30 &quot...

On this episode of Dwelling in Magic I have the extreme honor of chatting with the wonderful, magical and very talented Tina Schlieske. Tina is a Minnesota legend -- fronting the band Tina and the B-Sides and creating music for four decades! She even has her own star on First Avenue! Tina is an artist who is ever evolving and honing her craft -- her latest project is a foray into singing jazz stan...

In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with singer -songwriter Sarah Morris. Sarah is a DYNAMO!!! I loved hearing about all of her creative practices and how she balances being a mother and musician. Sarah also has a very clever and fun YouTube show called Toilet Tunes -- singing songs and curating interviews with her fellow musicians and community! I also found it very inspiring to hear...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic, I had a delightful conversation with the owner of Locket Sisters-- Allyssa Woodford Hughes! Chatting with her from her gorgeous and sunny studio in the California Building in NE Minneapolis, I was swept away by Allyssa's story -- how she listened to her intuition and took leaps of faith that brought her here. Alyssa is a creative soul AND a savvy- business...

In this episode I had the delight of chatting with Sarah Flicek about her life as an artist. Sarah is a metalsmith -- she creates the most intricate and stunning pieces of jewelry; each piece is made with such love and intention. But this conversation is a masterclass on how to LIVE -- and how to choose joy and positivity throughout each experience.....especially in the challenging times. Just las...

In this episode, I have the pleasure of reconnecting with one of my favorite teachers -- Mr. Carlson!! My dear friend Amy Ogren, (also a former student of Mr. C's) and I traveled to his home in Rush City, MN where we sat down with Gary and his wife MaryAnn and chatted about their lives as teachers and artists. Over the past 30 years, this creative duo have built an EXTRAORDINARY art-filled wor...

In this wonderful conversation, I get to chat with award winning musician, composer and producer Johnny Hermanson. Johnny shares stories from his life as an artist --from growing up in the beautiful mountains of Bozeman, Montana where he picked up a guitar at a garage sale and met his long-time musical partner Chris Cunningham. As a part of this duo, he has toured the country, curated loads of mus...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic I had the pleasure of chatting with Joe Mabbott inside his AMAZING recording studio, The Hideaway Studios in NE Minneapolis. In his 23 years in the recording industry, Joe has helped some extraordinary musicians create their brilliant albums --and in the process, Hideaway has become one of the best and most sought out studios in town. It is fascinating to hear...

In this episode I get to sit down with actor Michael Villar!! It was so much fun to listen in to the stories from his life and see how he has managed to navigate the ups and downs of being a human with humor, positivity and authenticity. He's always been that way--or at least since Jr. High when I first met him! You will see how each experience he has had prepared him for the next thing...and...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic I sit down with artists Jon Reischl, Jeremy Szopinksi and Ed Charbonneau. We chat about their art and about them being studiomates and friends for 25 years!!!! They are collaborators and cheerleaders of the others work. There is a lot of magic that happens in a shared space where so much is being created --there's an energetic and inspirational exchange and...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic, I get to laugh with and learn about the WONDERFUL Mary Mack! Mary is a Twin Cities based comedian who has performed just about everywhere -- including on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and on Conan (twice!) just to name a few. Mary is so open-hearted and funny as she shares stories about her life -- with humor being the light that she uses to navigate the...

In this episode I have the extreme pleasure of sitting in Molly's Maher's Magical Music Making basement and hearing all about how this talented musician moves through this world. Molly is the Reigning Queen of Cool in the Twin Cities music scene --Molly is EVERYWHERE *** playing with her Disbelievers around town, pulling together the Lakeside guitar festival at Como Pavillion, working at W...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic I have the honor of chatting with award winning author of novels and short stories, Pamela Carter Joern. Pam shares with us about her upbringing in the Sandhills of Nebraska and how the landscape of her childhood imprinted itself into her heart and work. She also talks about how she has continued to choose the creative path throughout her life --learning the ar...

In this episode I have the pleasure of chatting with Herbalist Michelle Hillestad. Michelle moves through this world with a sacred reverence for nature and all of the gifts it bestows on us physically, mentally and spiritually. Michelle has created the most nurturing and delicious herbal remedies (Tularosa Herbals) that help support our magical bodies. She is a genius at curating beauty in all she...

In today's episode of Dwelling in Magic I sit down with award winning children's author Erin Soderberg Downing. Erin's playful and enthusiastic spirit...in addition to her dedication to her craft is sure to inspire you as it has me! www.erinsoderberg.com https://youtu.be/M3WhYDeL29s

In this episode I get to chat with Debbie Blue, who is a brilliant writer, theologian and my former pastor. For 28 years Debbie was a pastor at House of Mercy Church in St. Paul --but just 3 days after her last service I got to sit down with her at her beautiful home and hear about her life, her work and her dreams for her retirement. Debbie has 5 published books --that you should read because the...

On this episode of Dwelling in Magic, I get to chat with the fabulous Katy Nail!!!! Katy is an Austin- based fine artist who creates whimsical paintings and portraits and has work in private and public collections in the United States and Europe. For the past thirty years her work has won awards and been shown in galleries and museums all around Texas. She is also a gifted storyteller as well...an...

In this episode of Dwelling in Magic, I get the opportunity to sit down with the ONE and ONLY Carrie Rodriguez. Based in Austin, Texas, Carrie has been playing violin and fiddle since the age of 5; and has spent her lifetime honing her skills as a musician. Along the way, Carrie also became a skilled singer-songwriter and has performed on stages all around the world. You will be inspired by her de...

I am so honored to present the incomparable Keving Kling on today's episode of Dwelling in Magic!!!! Kevin is an author, playwright, a masterful storyteller --AND he is one of the coolest people that I have ever had the pleasure to talk with. Seriously. He is so smart, funny, wise, and yet also extremely down-to-earth and approachable. Kevin's ability to connect with people through his sto...