Tapestry TeaTime Podcast

This episode explores the nuanced difference between archetypes and stereotypes, using humor, storytelling, and pop culture references to unpack how these frameworks shape both fiction and real-life perception. The hosts define archetypes as universal, recurring character patterns found across cultures (like the hero, mother, or trickster), while stereotypes are reductive labels often imposed on r...

This episode centers on the idea of escapism — what it means, when it’s healthy, and how art, fantasy, books, games, and storytelling can actually help people process reality rather than avoid it. Hosts Alondra Uhi and Esther Candari are joined by Ben Schilaty, a therapist and professor at Utah Valley University, for a thoughtful conversation about fantasy literature, emotional health, gender expe...

This episode of Tapestry Tea Time features curator Maddie Blonquist in a thoughtful conversation about curation, women’s roles in shaping culture, and the evolving influence of social media vs. traditional institutions like museums. Maddie shares her unconventional path from music to museum curation, emphasizing how curation is fundamentally about storytelling, context, and care—not just selecting...

This first episode of  Tapestry Tea Time  introduces hosts Esther Candari and Alondra Uhi, setting the tone for a conversational, humorous, and thoughtful podcast centered on women’s stories, identity, and creativity. They explain the podcast’s purpose: to create a “cozy space” where women can exist outside rigid societal or cultural boxes—especially within art, religion, and identity. Rather than...