Speak Easily with Krista Stauffer

This week, we feature Scott Vezdos and the HER2-Revue. This is a burlesque showcase featuring performers from all around the country. This event celebrates burlesque, body positivity and sexual wellness, emphasizing breast cancer survivors. Make sure to attend the event at the beautiful Lincoln Theatre! https://my.cbusarts.com/7284 Make sure to follow Speak Easily for new weekly episodes.

This week, we feature Scott Vezdos and the HER2-Revue. This is a burlesque showcase featuring performers from all around the country. This event celebrates burlesque, body positivity and sexual wellness with an emphasis on breast cancer survivors. Make sure to attend the event at the beautiful Lincoln Theatre! https://my.cbusarts.com/7284 Make sure to follow Speak Easily for new weekly episodes.

This week we chat with Jennifer Zmuda, Emmy-winning director and professional photographer as well as a dance instructor and all-around super-talented human. Jen chats about her upbringing and falling in love with dance and photography and finding her way to Central Ohio as the sole dance photographer and videographer for Ballet Met. You can find her at www.jenniferzmuda.com or on Social Media cha...

This week on the mic, we are joined by the marvelously talented Brett Reiter. Brett is an Ohio-based Producer, Director and Film Festival Programmer with Cinema Columbus. He shared his journey in film as well as the upcoming Cinema Columbus Film Festival beginning this week! You can get your tickets for the festival running April 24-28 at numerous locations all around the city right here at www.ci...

Ty Higgins is our guest on this week’s edition of Speak Easily. Ty is the Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau. A long career of radio, Ty now helps folks understand the importance of farming and travels all around Ohio to advocate for agriculture. He is also a childhood friend of Krista’s, so listen for some memories from the past. You can follow Ty on Fa...

This week we had a phenomenal chat with Laura Camara. Vocalist Laura Camara (formerly known as Laura Brunner) is an American performer,  composer, arranger, and educator. Musically trained as a multi-instrumentalist, Laura is perhaps most known for her powerful voice, musical versatility, and innovative improvisation. Not only that, Laura and Krista sang in Children’s Choir together! Make sure you...

This week we had a phenomenal chat with Laura Camara. Vocalist Laura Camara (formerly known as Laura Brunner) is an American performer,  composer, arranger, and educator. Musically trained as a multi-instrumentalist, Laura is perhaps most known for her powerful voice, musical versatility, and innovative improvisation. Not only that, Laura and Krista sang in Children’s Choir together! Make sure you...

On the mic this week is the incredible Suzan Bradford. Suzan is the Executive Director of the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. This gorgeous theatre has a rich history, and Suzan shares some incredible stories of her own amazing journey. Please make plans to attend the “Lights of the Lincoln” celebration on April 4th with a performance by the Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre! You can get tickets at www.lin...

On this episode of Speak Easily, we chat with Fitness Coach, fellow Gahanna alum, and all-around stellar human, Leif Nilsen. Leif has been working with individuals (including Krista) on fitness, weight loss, and nutrition. He really makes it easy to achieve goals and life a better and healthier life. You can check him out on Leif Nilsen Fitness on social media or Weight Loss Without Restriction fo...

This week, we chat with the talented Benny Zelkowicz. Benny is an animator, writer, performer, and absolute superstar (and a great Tevye as well)! Benny chats about his extended resume and a lot of 80’s references. You can find him on social media to follow his journeys. Listen in on your favorite podcasting network to hear new episodes each week.

This week we are STOKED to have our friend Lizzie Zink of LIZZIE IS TRYING. She is a stunning musician, crazy talented, and just a wonderful human excited to jump back into a big live performance next week here at BOXLAND (come on out!). You can check out her social pages at Lizzie Is Trying, and you can see her perform live— tickets here: https://www.boxlandmedia.com/events (https://www.boxlandme...

This week on the mic we chat with Mike Wilson. A musician, chef, dad, and brilliant guy, Mike shares his journeys and even plays a little mandolin! You can follow him on social media or at www.mikeswilsonmusic.com Listen in each week to new episodes of Speak Easily on your favorite streaming channel.

Today we feature Carmel Avegnon Sanders. Carmel is a theatre coach/instructor and founding Artistic Director of Brave Young Voices, a youth program empowering students to create an original theatre piece. An Otterbein grad, Carmel shares stories of life and learning. You can find information about Brave Young Voices at www.braveyoungvoices.org. Make sure to subscribe for new weekly episodes at Spe...

This week we feature Mallory Golski from Kaleidoscope Youth Center. KYC is a safe space in Columbus for queer youth which provides free programming, housing, and support services. Mallory chats about her journey through Columbus and finding her way to KYC as the Civic Engagement and Advocacy Manager. We love and support KYC and all it stands for, so please support this organization! You can check...

This week we chat with the wonderful and charming Adam Williams. Longtime friend and fellow performer, this superstar and Flight Attendant educator shares stories of the stage and sky. His sweet tales will delight and make you smile. You can follow Adam on Instagram and Facebook. And be sure to subscribe to Speak Easily for new weekly episodes on your favorite streaming platform!

This week on Speak Easily, we chat with Richard Sanford. Theatre critic for Columbus Underground, reviewer, and all-around Arts lover, Richard regales some of his local favorites of Columbus! Find his work at www.columbusunderground.com and be sure to listen in each week to Speak Easily on your favorite streaming network!

This week, we chat with Chef Lorenzo Tavani, also known by his incredible social media moniker LORENZO COOKS! He walks folks through food prep, building confidence in the kitchen, foraging, and where good food comes from. His fascinating experiences in the kitchen, in the field, and even on farms give this incredible human so many great stories that you’ll love. You can find him on Instagram at lo...

On this week of Speak Easily, we welcome Kim Goodman, Executive Director of the McConnell Arts Center in our beloved Worthington. Kim chats about making the cross-country trek from Arizona to Ohio, her professional flute journey, and how the arts in Worthington are absolutely THRIVING! Make sure to visit the Arts Center yourself, or check into programming and events online at www.mcconnellarts.org...

On our first podcast of 2024, we welcome Westerville Arts Council members Kathryn Munger and Michael Ruehrmund. They are the chairs of WESTERBALL, the incredible Gala hosted by the Arts Council and featuring local artists, musicians, dancers, educators, and this year…spoiler…BIRDS! Listen in to the plans for the Gala, and get your tickets, as it will likely sell out! Tickets can be purchased onlin...

This week on the mic, we are joined by Meshach Malley and Kaitlyn Garrett. They chat with us about their upcoming film “I’ll See You On Thanksgiving”, premiering on November 11th at Studio 35. Be sure to listen in for some stories on the making of the film, and be sure to get your ticket for the premiere! www.gentleembersmedia.com

This week on the mic is the PHENOMENAL LaChandra Baker! Lachandra B. Bake is Founder and Lead Consultant at LBB Edutainment, a consultancy specializing in employee engagement diversity, equity, & inclusion, and culture strategy. She is also one of the most lovely and well-versed humans in Columbus and an avid art lover. Check her out at lbbedutainment.com and on all the Social Media channels....

100th EPISODE! It's All Been Done Radio Hour is a modern, geeky, comedy live show and podcast in the style of old-timey radio serials. This week we are joined again by Jerome Wetzel, Kristin Green, and Shane Stefanchik of the marvelous and talented troupe. Learn about the last 100 episodes and join us HERE at Boxland for the big Celebration on 10/14! www.iabdpresents.com (http://www.iabdpresents.c...

This week we have a fascinating conversation with Nikki Smith, also known as Nikki the Death Doula. The role of a Death Doula is to educate and empower families to exercise their innate right to care for their own loved ones. Death Doulas “provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support at an intensely personal and crucial time”. You can learn more about this beautiful work through our chat and...

Attend the tale of Speak Easily! We are joined this week by Maddie McNamara, Nick VanAtta, and the incredible director Jeb Bigelow with Curtain Players “Sweeney Todd”. Listen to these local actors as they prep for the production opening Sept 8th and running through the 24th. Get tickets at www.curtainplayers.org. Check out Speak Easily on YouTube and your favorite podcasting streaming service! And...

Incredible Columbus Fashion Designer, Gerardo Encinas joins us on the mid this week! Mexican-born, Gerardo has been making waves in the Columbus Fashion scene. An event planner, designer, and local celeb collaborator, you’ll enjoy his amazing stories of his journey. You can find him at his downtown boutique at 251 S. Third St. as well as online at gerardoencinas.com. Listen in on your favorite pod...