noseyAF: Conversations about Art, Activism, and Social Change

Get ready for another exciting dive into the world of wellness on noseyAF! This week, join Stephanie and special guest Crystal Holmes, the powerhouse health coach, attorney, and creator of the 'Go Hard Chick' movement. Discover the secrets to holistic wellness as they unravel the pillars extending beyond the gym – from emotional and environmental to financial, occupational, physical, social, and s...

In this episode of the podcast, host Stephanie Graham interviews James Baird, the founder of the James Baird Gallery and the Pooch Cove residency in Newfoundland. James shares his journey in shaping the artistic landscape of Newfoundland, from running convenience stores to owning a bookstore and launching a newspaper. He discusses his passion for art and the joy of connecting artists with the vibr...

🎨 Dive into the vibrant art world in the latest "Nosey AF" episode! Join Stephanie as she gets up close and personal with the art mogul Najee Dorsey, the brilliant mind behind Black Art in America. Have you ever wondered what separates a mere art 'buyer' from a passio http://www.instagram.com/@blackartinamerica_ nate 'collector'? Dorsey unravels this and more, sharing his transformative journey f...

Another artist is in the building in this exciting episode of the Nosy AF Podcast!! Continuing with the On the Rock series, host Stephanie sits down with artist Sheri Rush for a captivating conversation about her journey as an artist and her upcoming exhibition " Situations of Liminality and Transformation."  Sheri's large-scale abstract paintings, filled with vibrant colors and magical fores...

Welcome back to another episode of noseyAF! Episode 37!! I am still keeping the series going with the "On the Rock" series! In this engaging episode, artists Melissa Potter and Susannah Papish are two incredible women I spoke to while I was at my residency in Pouch Cove. In this conversation, I delve into their journeys within the art realm and their collaborative project, "Invisible Labors." Meli...

Christina Anthony is a multi-talented actress, writer, vocalist, and improviser. She is originally from the Chicago comedy scene and is best known as an emeritus company member of Playmakers Lab after teaching creative writing throughout Chicago Public Schools to countless students. Christina is also an alum of the Second City e.t.c. Chicago where she co-wrote three award-nominated...

I thought I had Artist Alberto Aguilar all figured out, and I was wrong. LOL, I mean, not at all. Alberto Aguilar is a Chicago-based artist who works wherever he is, with whatever material is at hand, collaborating with whoever is near. It's a way of living and making that allows him to be more present in all his roles. He teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of...

Hello from Newfoundland!! In this episode of the Nosey AF podcast, host Stephanie Graham welcomes listeners to Season 4, Episode 34. In this episode, Stephanie shares that she is currently in Canada for an art residency in Pouch Cove. She talks about how being in a residency is important for her art resume and how it aligns with her current free time due to her TV gig ending early. She also expres...

As Season 3 of noseyAF concludes, I reflect on all the fly girls that came through to share their projects with us and some key lessons I've learned in my creative practice and making this podcast. Thank you for another fun season of noseyAF! I enjoy making this show and connecting with people, so I'm excited about Season 4!     You can find me and my work at  missgraham.com Podcast...

Burnout is NO Joke, yall!! I've been going through it and just trying to take the best care of myself. Through this journey of redefining balance, prioritizing rest and getting back into my creative flow, and just wanting to hang out, I came across the work of Dr. Ellyn Schnike, and she has been a solid help in me working on getting out of burnout. Btw I'm still working on it yall!   Ellyn Schinke...

What's the career life of a real-life party girl? Only one lady I know can answer this question, Astin Hayes!    Astin is a Chicago-based sales and marketing specialist. Astin has worked with brands such as  VIBE Magazine, Chicago Cares, Inc, and Clear Channel Media & Entertainment. Currently, Astin is a Key Account Manager for Rémy Cointreau, executing multiple significant events such as concerts...

It's the 30th Episode for noseyAF yall! How exciting is that?! Today's Episode is celebrated with a conversation with Ellen Mueller, an artist, author, and educator based in Minneapolis. When I was researching social practice art, I discovered Ellen and came across her book "Some Social Practice." Ellens's work has included social practice, drawing, and time-based work. In this Episode, Ellyn tell...

I wish I had a nickel for every time I hear the word Self Care! Anything and everything is self-care. My french fries are self-care, my new dishes are self-care, my blinds are self-care. #LAWD Thank God for Taylor getting down to the bottom of my research of what the heck self-care REALLY IS! I mean, outside of keeping my nails did, what else is there? Taylor is a self-care expert and is the found...

Welcome to the noseyAF podcast! Today's guest is Vic Barquin, an artist, arts administrator, great gal, and a bomb screen printer who started Halftone Projects, an artist-run space that… well, she will tell you about it. I asked Vic about her experience being a curator and artist #atthesamedamntime Why she started her artist space, Halftone Projects, and how it benefitted her and the art community...

Tonika Johnson is a photographer, social justice artist, and life-long resident of Chicago’s South Side neighborhood of Englewood. Tonikas project Folded Map was organized to develop creative educational tools & interactive projects to help educate and engage the public about how we are socially impacted by historic racial and institutional conditions that segregate Chicago and our country. Super...

Welcome back to a new season of the noseyAF podcast! It's been an overwhelming few years, and your girl has been on a journey, but Im ready to welcome you back with brand new episodes! I share a bit about where I have been and what to expect this season in this episode.   Links mentioned in this episode: Softer Sounds Studio (my friend Amelia) Coach Ellyn's Burnout Quiz Burnout Book Episode Credit...

Happy 2019 Yall! I'm so excited to be back, I've missed creating this podcast and talking to you so much!! This episode I share all of your wins and a few of my losses!! Yikes! I'm ready to make 2019 the BOMB YEAR yall. Soo ready. I mentioned my State of the Union Letter and if you're interested in reading it, check it out here. I love to hear from you so hit me up at  stephanie@missgraham.com See...

Welcome to the noseyAF Podcast! This week it's just you and me, I've been photographing Black men for my new exhibition and I wanted to tell you somethings I learned that I wanted to share. I feel like I got this peek behind the curtain, and I just wanted to share some fun facts.    

Welcome back to the noseyAF podcast Episode 22! This week we talk to my friend filmmaker Alex Rojas about punk culture in the Mexican community. Alex is a wealth of knowledge and my buddy, he schools us this episode yall. I hope you enjoy.   Alex is a filmmaker in LA. Check out his work:  https://www.illvillskill.com/   www.noseyaf.com www.missgraham.com    

My show opened at boundary and though I had a great time! I'm so exhausted yall! I had an idea for an episode this week, and the plan for the episode just failed. I didn't want to leave you hanging. So just hear me out.   Thanks for listening. Stephanie   www.noseyaf.com

Episode 20! It's a throwback today too! I'm sharing a So This One Guy episode with you from Michelle G. Ya see back in 2013 I thought my project So This One Guy was going to be a multimedia project but I made the project smaller and focused on video. This conversation is old but its good stuff here and I'm excited to share 2013 me with you.   Enjoy!  Can't wait to hear your tho...

Yall my guest KMoon is a regular girl from the west side of Chicago that Keeps Making Opportunities Outta Nothing. I met KMoon at a mutual friends birthday party and found her super interesting. Mostly because her business names would sound like she had a full crew, but it was really just her, like who does that?! LOL Folks know KMoon because she throws parties, but she also does charity work, pro...

Have yall been watching 90 Day Fiancé? Well if not get on it, its the craziest thing I've ever seen and it's making me question what friendship means. I can't wait to talk about this with you. Episode 18 OMG!    I have a new exhibition coming up September 29th at boundary. I would for you to attend. Journey of a Rap Star September 29th- November 3rd, 2018. Opening Reception September 29th at 5:30-...

The Million Waves Project is one of the coolest organizations I've run across in a while, and I'm excited to share them with you.  So today, you and I are chatting it up with the founder of the Million Waves Project Chris Moriarty so that he can tell us not only the cool thing he does but also what its like to run a not for profit as Chris has just been doing this for seven months. It's on and pop...

Yall! Season Two is just around the corner! I'm excited and this quick little episode is just a shout out to let you know I'm still here. I'm being vulnerable and letting yall know... I missed a deadline but I'm still here!   See you soon! Season Two Starts September 3rd!