Now, Let's Talk! The Podcast with Vanessa Corwin and Kathleen Kaan

Heidi Latsky's dance company, Heidi Latsky Dance, consists of disabled and non-disabled dancers, creating performance art accessible to all. Learn about Heidi's journey.

 Dr. Steven Feinsilver, Director of Sleep Medicine at NYC's Lenox Hill Hospital, gives us some eye-opening information about the nature of sleep and some tips on how we can improve the quality of our sleep.

A Florida couple describes what's involved in leaving the United States to relocate to Spain.

Following the recent attempted coup in Russia, Ukraine and Russia expert Professor Alexander Motyl clears the confusion and helps us to understand what is happening in Russia and Ukraine today. This interview took place on July 6, 2023.

Intimacy coordinators are there to create a safe environment for performers on set when shooting simulated sex or nudity. Evelyn Fogelman, an intimacy coordinator, takes us behind the scenes.

Animal activist and filmmaker Allison Argo brings her passion to the screen and has helped change the way we look at animals and our environment.    

Emelyn Stuart, the first Black Latina to own a movie theater and indie film producer, tells us about her journey to success.

Ukraine and Russia expert, Professor Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University, provides an analysis of the current situation and its complexities. This interview took place on March 1, 2023.

Reverend Adriene Thorne takes us on her journey from dancer to the first African American woman to be Senior Minister at New York City's iconic Riverside Church.

Psychologist Wendy Greenspun provides insight into this anxiety around an issue that can affect all aspects of our lives, including tips and resources for managing our anxiety.

It's not just books anymore. Children's content creator Tish Rabe talks about how she established her company with a unique business model and offers tips to aspiring content creators.

Nikole Gomez and Melissa Queliz talk about the nonprofit organization Services for the Underserved (S:US) and share their stories of how they reach out to people on the streets of New York City who are in need of help.

A poll worker in California tells all about her election day experience. This interview took place on November 10, 2022.

A Florida poll worker gives us the inside view of what it’s really like in 2022.  This interview took place on November 3, 2022.

Ukraine and Russia expert Professor Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University helps us understand Putin's motives and how Ukraine will continue to fight back. This interview took place on October 14, 2022.

Hannah Newman, Director of Infection Protection at Lenox Hill Hospital's Department of Epidemiology in NYC, tells it like it is. No double talk, just the facts.

Once again, Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) is at the forefront, leading discussion, education, and providing a clear explanation of this virus.

The volunteers at ENGin, a non-profit organization, provide English conversation practice and cross-cultural connections for free to Ukrainian students. We interview the organization's volunteer manager and a volunteer instructor.

Professor Alexander Motyl, an expert on Ukraine and Russia, provides history and analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This interview took place on May 26, 2022.

Laura DeRubeis-Byrne talks about her career transition and how mindfulness and body awareness can help people cope with the stresses of Covid, and more.

Aramie Payton stepped into the lead role of "MJ,"  the musical about Michael Jackson, making his Broadway debut, which he performed from February 4th through March 3rd. A rare opportunity for understudies, he tells us how his lifelong obsession with Michael Jackson and desire to be on Broadway led to the realization of his dream. Note: This interview took place on March 23, 2022.

Virtual Arts New Play Festival uses Zoom to bring the newest and best plays live to audiences far and wide. Festival dates: February 25th-March 6th, 2022. The organizers discuss how the festival was born, its technical challenges, and plans for the future.

"Now, Let's Talk! The Podcast" commemorates a year of publication with an interview of the women who created it. Vanessa Corwin and Kathleen Kaan tell us a little about themselves, how the podcast began, and discuss some exciting upcoming projects. Freelance writer Marty Temkin is our guest interviewer.

As a bi-racial woman, dancer/filmmaker Joey Lorraine explains how she created the Black Lives Rising Virtual Dance Film Festival and how everyone is capable of experiencing what it's like to be Black.

Ranardo-Domeico Grays, founder, choreographer, and artistic director of VISIONS Contemporary Ballet talks about his background, developing his company, overcoming brain cancer, his latest work, and the company's upcoming performances at New York City's Flea Theater.