TAMgents

JP Gonzales of the Berkeley Existential Risk Initiative (BERI) joinedTamara to explain some of the grave risks with advancement of Artifical General Intelligence (AGI), and the global movement aimed at mitigating these risks. JP is assistant to Stuart Russell , who literally wrote the book on AI, co-authoring the authoritative textbook of the field.  JP generously gathered the following resources...

Tamara chats with Heather Gildea of the Black Elephant Hostel in Portland, Maine. About the hostel community, her family legacy, the importance of third spaces and more.  Learn more at https://www.blackelephanthostel.com Learn more about Tamara at www.tamaralilly.com      

Tamara chats with Ruby Jean of Ruby Jean Photography about her career arc, how she became a goddess photographer, and her Goddess Project. Ruby is the creator of the Goddess Photoshoot — a transformative photography experience designed to celebrate and empower women of all ages. Through stunning costumes, enchanting locations, and a deeply supportive atmosphere, Ruby helps each participant see the...

Tamara chats with Patricia Mclean, founder and CEO of Finding Our Voices.   Patrisha became a firebrand for women's rights at the age of 55, sparked by the domestic violence arrest of her celebrity husband. In addition to being acting executive director of Finding Our Voices, she runs an online book club, looking at book through the lens of domestic abuse, and hosts a podcast and radio show featur...

Tamara and Darreby Ambler chat about how to get hard things done, with a little help from your friends.   Darreby Ambler is the founder of Wayfinders and has launched 48 Wayfinders teams since 2009. She's led teams in the Episcopal Dioceses of Maine, Colorado, and Western Massachusetts; the Hyde School; Morse High School (Bath); the Bath Housing Authority; and many teams of friends and neighbors i...

Members of the Ideal Maine Social Aid & Sanctuary Band met with Tamara to tell the original story of the band, their personal stories with it and how others can be part of the band! (whether as participant or enjoyer) Band organizer Jeremy Fink and members Janine Platt and Marissa Fink (no relation!) talk about how they came to join the band and some of their favorite experiences with the Portland...

Tamara chatted with Equity Stage Manager from Maine Aaron Watson (a 2018 guest on the Stage Door Diva podcast), in 2022 to discuss how his theater career was affected by the pandemic, and then again in 2023 to touch base. This episode is a compilation of the 2022-23 conversations.  (see link to 2018 episode and original show notes below) As of December 2023, Aaron has been subbing as Stage Manager...

An interview Tamara conducted with professional stage manager Aaron Watson in 2018. Part of the TAMgents Stage Door Diva Series. (Our next episode will be interviews with Aaron from 2022 and 2023, discussing post-covid professional theater) ***********************************************  Show notes from the 2018 episode:  Aaron A. Watson is a Non-Union Stage Manager who is currently working out o...

Tamara sits down with Greg Baker of The Portland Maine Comedy festival, to talk about his comedy journey, this year's festival and the Maine comedy community. The festival runs August 24 - 27, 2023 and is an annual event. (so don't hesitate to listen, even after these dates, you'll want to be in the know for subsequent years!  Links:  The Portland Maine Comedy Festival & Sponsors Full Schedule Fea...

Tamara chats with Lynn, a survivor of abuse, about her struggle to free herself and her children from an abusive husband and father. Topics include drug and alcohol abuse, the family court system, mental health, physical and mental abuse. If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready to help. (including those below)  Nationa...

As part of the Liberation Series, Tamara speaks with Grace Kendall, Director of Development and Engagement at the Safe Voices Organization in Lewiston, Maine. From the Safe Voices website: Domestic Violence, also referred to as Domestic Abuse, is a pattern of coercive behavior in which one person attempts to control another through threats or actual use of physical violence, sexual assault, and ve...

An interview Tamara conducted with Dan Goggin, creator of the Nunsense franchise, in 2018. Part of the TAMgents Stage Door Diva Series.  ************************************************************************** The Stage Door Diva Interviews "Nunsense" creator Dan Goggin!  Dan Goggin came to New York from Alma, Michigan to study as a classical countertenor. He began his professional career singin...

Tamara chats with Candace Sandborn of Radiant Image, a personal style and image consultant. Candace coaches her clients on clothing color and fit, hair and makeup, shopping for the clothes and looks that flatter your body, and how to create a capsule wardrobe, saving you stress, time and money.  For more information, find Candace online in the following places:  www.radiantimage.me LinkedIn.com/co...

In the third episode of The Liberation Series, Tamara chats with Ann, whose experience with childhood abuse set a foundation for subsequent abusive relationships, and a 15-year abusive work environment. Topics include child abuse, degradation, gaslighting, diminishing self-esteem, workplace bullying and workplace abuse.  If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many reso...

Tamara chats with Marita Kennedy-Castro of Embody the Rhythm.  Marita Kennedy-Castro (she/her) is an embodied movement artist, dance educator and intercultural bridge-builder. She is founder of Embody the Rhythm, and artistic director, choreographer and performer with  New Moon Ensemble . She resides in the un-ceded territory of the Wabanaki peoples, which we call Portland, Maine under colonizatio...

Second episode of The Liberation Series, an interview with Kate, who was emotionally and physically abused in a six year relationship. Topics include gaslighting, demeaning language, BDSM, sexual abuse, therapy, polyamory, diminishing self-esteem, and narcissistic personalities.  If you or someone you know is in an abusive relationship, there are many resources, organizations and individuals ready...

Tamara chats with homesteaders Matt and Alicia Rice, from Back Achers Farm in Anson, Maine. The couple talks about their move, short and long term plans, as well as details of their growing farm. Topics include gardening, raising animals for food, harvesting, preserving, maple syrup-ing and more!  Find Back Achers Farm on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/ backachersme https://instagram.co...

The first in an ongoing series of interviews with guests, as well as Tamara's own account and writings on the topic of surviving and escaping abuse. Physical, emotional, mental, relationship, parental, work and more.  Tamara "ran away from home" at 42, leaving a marriage of emotional abuse and unhealthy control. In the months leading up to that event, she kept a written record of her thoughts, fea...

Tamara chats with Ms. USA Universe 2022, Mikell Reed Carroll. Maine native, pageant winner and consultant, global citizen. Mikell is originally from Bath, Maine and currently lives in Belgrade, Serbia with her US Diplomat husband and two children. A lawyer by training, Mikell has so much to share about her work on behalf of abused women, needy children, heart disease in women and more. Her busines...

Allison Hopkins of Wilcox Wellness & Fitness in Brunswick, Maine visits and talks about how she moved from a career in corporate science to helping folks move toward their best health. Wilcox is a personal training facility, focusing on functional training, group sessions and is for adults of all ages. They offer Strength Training, Strength & Conditioning, Strength & Mobility as well as one-on-one...

Tamara chats with Maine-based Dutch filmmaker Zulilah Merry about her observational documentary, No One Told Me and how she endevours to create conversation, understanding and resources regarding the postpartum experience.  No One Told Me provides a raw and honest look at the postpartum period, a unique time in a woman's life that is rarely captured in documentary film. The purely observational fo...

Tamara shares an update on the the podcast and upcoming guests as well as her musings on the emotional ups and downs of the holiday season, her latest creative endeavor, and a little talk about planners going into the new year.  Todoist App Dragontree Dreambook & Planner Tools for Wisdom planner Tamara's website

Tamara chats with Carol Marquis, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bath/Brunswick (Maine). Carol shares information on the program, and how it empowers the potential of children. Find out how you can engage with the organization as volunteer, Big, donor or corporate sponsor.     For more information visit www.bbbsbathbrunswick.org .   Donate here! >>> Empower Potential! For more in...

Tamara chats with psycho-therapist Deborah Como-Kepler about the psychological benefits of dance, and her experience with dance therapy and most recently African Dance in Maine.   Referenced links:   https://embodytherhythm.com www.sayoncamaradrumming.com http://jehkuluregistration.blogspot.com/2017/08/#2722922431341788337   https://jehkulu.org/ http://www.movingcompanydancestudio.com/adult-classe...

Tamara chats with Sayon Camara from Guinea, West Africa about his drumming, workshops, journey and love for gardening. Sayon's wife Lev joins and talks about how they share his gift and the lessons and joy of dance and drumming with students of all ages. Sayon and Lev currently live in Bath, Maine. Find more details at the links below.  SayonCamaraDrumming.com Sayon on CreativeGround.org https://m...