Modern Romantic

David Zapatka is a seven-time Emmy winning cameraman for news and sports on both the local and national levels. He's also a lifelong still photographer and lighthouse preservationist. His widely known nighttime lighthouse photos might be some you have seen. Find out more at https://www.starsandlighthouses.com

Jennifer Gershon is a Fine Art and Portrait Photographer who has an amazing talent for making incredible sets happen in small spaces. Follow Jennifer on her social media outlets: facebook.com/Vizzzuals instagram.com/vizzzuals instagram.com/vizzzualsfaces & instagram.com/still_vizzzuals 

Jason Allen King is a multi-talented comedian, actor, writer and award-winning filmmaker. You may know him from his hilarious Dry Bar Comedy special, commercials, or even his live performances. To find out more, visit Jasonallenking.com

Leah and Daniel Jordan are independent bookstore owners in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Their store, Pearl's Books, is not just a retail store though, it's a pillar of their community, where locals and visitors get to experience something very special. Learn more about Pearl's Books at www.pearlsbooks.com Follow them on Facebook at: faceboook.com/pearlsbooksfayetteville and Instagram: instagram.com/pea...

Lisa Di Vita is a multi-passionate performer, author, and genuinely a delightful human being. Join us for this episode of stage and screen stories, laughter and connection. Check out Lisa's books at https://lisadivita.com 

Brian and Lindsey Cowen are branding experts and photographers who are changing lives. In this episode, they share their incredible journey and how they came to love themselves and charge their worth. Follow Brian and Lindsey on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thecowens or check out their website at: brand.brianpluslindsey.com

Scott Mitchell is an incredible artist, a tattoo shop owner/artist, and a children's book author from Scotland. He wrote the popular and relatable "Diego the Doodling Dinosaur" available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/i96Vlp7  Follow Scott on Instagram at @diego_dinosaur

Heather Cook is a top real estate agent and professional mindset coach that lives with her husband Brad and 27,000+ dogs and her cat named David in North Carolina. Having her own challenges and hardship, she found ways to use fear and imposter syndrome as tools to grow. In this episode, we discuss those tools, and how those principles apply to so many areas of life. Follow Heather on Facebook www....

Brooke Shaden is a fine art photographer and writer among many other artistic and charitable things. She wields imagination like a fierce weapon, creating inspiring and compelling art with few, if any, limitations. In this episode, we discuss what makes her the artist she is, and also find out how she lost her wings at 5 years old. Find out more about Brooke Shaden at www.brookeshaden.com

Christen Horne and Jacob Wise are the authors of the book The Bell and the Bow. In this fun episode, they discuss world and character building for books, storytelling, D&D, and the benefits and challenges of writing as a team. For more info please visit worldofurda.com

Lisa Stock is an award-winning filmmaker based in New York City. Her films have been featured in festivals and screenings around the world. Her work combines the spontaneity of myth and magic with stark reality to paint vibrant portraits of healing and personal truth. Find out more at www.lisastockfilm.com

John is a guy of many talents. He is a blacksmith, falconer, beekeeper, and brewer. He's also an avid Twitch streamer, with a lot of wisdom to share on doing amazing things when you think you can't. For more on John, please visit twitch.tv/burrowsforge and follow him on Instagram: @burrowsforge

Amy Guilbeau is the owner and humble brilliance behind Henderson's Hearth. Her Celtic recipe baking and soup mixes, fruit preserves, and gift items are soul-warming, delicious, and feel like home. How does she achieve this? Find out her journey and more in this episode, then place your order at:   hendersonshearth.com

Jason Hansen is the lead singer of the band Riot for Romance. We had a really fun chat with him about music, his journey, experiences, and some really great advice. For more info on Riot for Romance, please visit riotforromance.com

Amberle Linnea is an award-winning master of Cosplay and design. Her looks have spanned from Harley Quinn to Medusa and back again. She is also a 3-time Condom Couture Design Award winner. You can follow her work at www.facebook.com/AmberleLinnea and www.instagram.com/amberlelinnea This episode is sponsored by Henderson's Hearth: www.hendersonshearth.com

Of course we had to bring back the delightful Laura Packer! In this episode we talk food, beverages, more food, folklore food, and we get really hungry! Stay tuned until the end for an on-the-spot story challenge that Laura aces! www.laurapacker.com

Note: Not one of our typical podcast episodes Joe Capone (aka Caponus, Cap) was our great friend. He was also our show's Twitch moderator, producer, and mentor. He's part of the reason we started the show - because he knew how to help us get it off the ground. He taught us to love big and support each other wildly and openly. He showed us how every day by doing that himself. Joe passed unexpectedl...

Amy is an artist who designs and creates jewelry and headpieces, and she is the creator of the Living Myth Legend Fest in Wisconsin. In this episode we discuss how she landed on this journey, how it's going, and how to lead a team for a large event such as Living Myth Legend Fest. For more information, please visit boldoracle.com

Stephanie Claussen is an accomplished harpist with a love for classic, Celtic, and traditional music. She is a performer, teacher and arranger. She also loves (and played for us!) the soundtrack from Lord of the Rings. Find out more about Stephanie at www.stephanieclaussen.com

Suzanne Stafford is the creator of the annual Faery Court Masquerade Ball. For more information please visit faery-ball.com

Percie "Percival" Thompson from @percival.has.a.pen on Tiktok and Instagram is a maker and creator of cottagecore and fantasy DIY tutorials. She is also a crazy smart thinker, and a plant mom! Percie's tiktok is: @percivalhasapen

Joy Marshall is a storyteller and published photographer from Massachusetts. Her unique photo sessions and approach create storybook and fairytale experiences and fantastic imagery. Joy has also been recognized for her work representing black models in fantasy art. www.thewitchinghourphoto.com

Lindsey Stewart is a performer extraordinaire! She sings, acts, makes her own costumes, and touches the lives of those around her in amazing and magical ways. One of our most loved episodes of all time. 

Rachel Ann Harding is a storyteller who is passionate about telling the most beautiful folk, myth, and traditional tales. She also sings and plays the ukulele to create melodies that connect to the heart and the ear. Rachel is also the rightful queen of the Story Story Podcast, which showcases traditional storytelling and storytellers from around the world. Learn more at: rachelannharding.com

James Navey is a thru-hiker of the Appalachian Trail. He told us some of his humorous, heartwarming, and wild adventures on the trail, things he learned, ate, viewed, and experienced. #nachoofmylife You can follow James Navey on Instagram @navey_not_navy and on Twitch as Jamoosetv.