In Conversation with Autumn Charlice

For today's episode I have the pleasure of sitting down with Raelyn and Jade. They are the main faces behind a local burlesque troop called Club Lumi. They hold monthly classes at East Ende Eclectic and in Raelyn's hometown of Marion, as well. Join us as we talk about starting down a new path of creation on a different level and in a unique empowering way. - Club Lumi also has an upcoming show and...

Today I sit down with Katie Jo, someone who is a staple of Fort Wayne's food scene. We chronicle her early years and what brought her to Fort Wayne. We talk about her time working with Brava's on there food trucks and their first store front. We also unpack what it means to be a Nourishing Neighbor in Fort Wayne. - Thank you so much Katie Jo for you time and commitment to this city that is...

Today I sit down with Elena & Olive who work at and are representing the Fort Wayne Center for Nonviolence. We discuss their lives and what lead them to their careers with the organization as well as a plethora of the organization's program offerings. I'm so grateful for their time as well as Rebecca's who organized and oversaw the podcast production. - If you are interested in sup...

For today's episode I have the opportunity to sit down with a good friend of mine Jama Ross. She is the current Executive Director of Fort Wayne's chapter of Blessings in a Backpack. Jama is also a mother and a writer, and an all-around good time. Join us as we talk about life and everything in between. - If you have the capacity or means please consider giving to Blessings at blessingsind...

In today's episode I get the opportunity to sit down with an old friend of mine. Jaron and I have known each other since our early teens. Our paths crossed briefly in a very uniquely shared way. He's someone who means so much to me as a person and on this episode we get to dive into that story.- Jaron is a hairstylist and business owner in Fort Wayne, operating his very own private salon s...

For today's episode I get the opportunity to sit down with Jeff Markley. The Exectutive Director of Positive Resource Connection in Fort Wayne. PRC is a nonprofit that serves Northeast Indiana offering free STD/STI testing, Prevention Access, & a food pantry. - Jeff shares his early life, and the early days of his volunteer career with the AIDS Task Force, which eventually evolved into the modern...

Today I sit down with a new acquaintance of mine. Dungeon Judge Foxy, she shares with us her career with Table Top RPG's such as XCrawl, Dungeon Crawl Classic, and so many more. Thank you so much DJ Foxy for sitting down with me and sharing your story.-If you have the capacity, please support our local chapter of Food Not Bombs. Please Like, Share & Subscribe to the show on all platforms!!...

In today's episode I sit down with Isaiah Boston. They take us on a journey of his life and identity. The conversation starts in the same place it always does here on "In Conversation", but swiftly becomes a wild ride. - This is an episode you won't want to miss. Thank you to Isaiah for taking the time to sit down with me. Thank you for sharing your story so candidly and thank yo...

For today's episode I sit down with one of my good friends and inspirations Mandie Kolkman. She is the Artistic Director at Fort Wayne Dance Collective. She is an artist, a mother, and a change-maker in our local arts community. I'm so grate for her time and her participation.-We discuss what brought her to Fort Wayne from Louisiana. We talk about her endeavors in her early career after co...

For today's episode I had the privilege of sitting down with an amazing local artist, Jack Eden Bailey. Our conversation begins with his pre-adolescence and adolescence learning they had OCD, and takes us through his adulthood realization about identity. - Jack Eden Bailey has a poetry chapbook release party upcoming at Wunderkammer in Fort Wayne, Indiana on May 2nd. - Please Like, Share & Sub...

For today's episode I interview my friend Stacey Stark. They are a comic residing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We discuss how they got into comedy and who their they see as comedic inspiration. We discuss gender and current events and so many different topics please enjoy! - If you would like to participate in our local open mic at Summit City Comedy Club or a comedy club near you go to openmicer.com f...

For today's episode I sit down with Krystal Calloway, the Program Director at BRAVE Alliance in Fort Wayne, Indiana. BRAVE is a safe place for LGBTQIA+ youth, but welcomes people of all ages. It is a drop in center, a resource hub and a place to attend support groups and other relevant events. - Krystal walks us through her life and what brought her to Fort Wayne from Kendallville, Indiana. Sh...

⚠️ Trigger Warning: 18+ Adult Themes - For today's episode I listen to one of the most unbelievable life stories of one of my trans sisters, one that is far too common and that our community can be so susceptible especially in our early and formative years. - I want to thank my friend Tiernan for trusting me to share her story to hopefully help normalize the reclamation of self worth and to possib...

Today I had the opportunity to sit and talk with a beloved friend of mine, and an icon in Fort Wayne, Indiana & beyond. Jenee has been known by many for many different things, but most wildly as The Dancing Usher at our local Komets hockey games. She tells that story and so many more. - Join me as we jump through some of her most notable achievements and experiences. I am so grateful for the time...

Today's episode is very special because I'm sitting down with the person who got me interested and motivated to pursue slam poetry. One of the most unique writers and minds in our local poetry scene. We talk about Bryan's writing and perspective. We also talk about how he started and grew our Fort Wayne Poetry Slam into the talented community it is today. We all owe a lot to Bryan and...

For today's episode I have the privilege of sitting down with my friend Luke Holliger. He is the Technical Director at The Arts United Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Arts United helps with grant support and venue space for different arts organizations around NE Indiana. Their main location has just undergone a massive restoration and renovation project. We start in that corner of his professional...

For today's episode I had the honor of sitting down with the Executive Director of Fort Wayne Pride, Nikki Fultz. We talk not only about Fort Wayne Pride Festival, but also about the resources that The Pride Center provides to our local LGBTQ+ Community and beyond. I want to encourage my viewers and anyone who is interested to support and/or donate this local gem.-We discuss Nikki's early...

For my first episode I'm In Conversation with Della Lish, my dear friend and demented, delusional & disturbed father. It was a grand pleasure to sit and talk with her about her time in drag, how the art has evolved, what the impact of RuPaul's Drag Race has been, and where she sees the art form going! - Della will be hosting After Dark’s Annual AIDS Benefit on March 28th at After Dark...

This is a preview and introduction to the podcast. Please reach out to me on Facebook at Autumn Charlice or via email at areavis91@gmail.com I look forward to hearing from you about what you have upcoming! =]