a little more human

Episode 26: Season One Recap w/ Eric Johnson, Eric Machiela and Caton Vance

Thanks so much for listening to our first season of 'a little more human.' The hosts sit down and recap the season while asking each other some personal questions about their experience making the podcast but also about life in general. We talk about Caton Vance leaving Gorilla and lessons that will be carried into the future. Thanks for listening!   --------- Special thanks to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on...  Instagram: @gorillagrla   Website: wearegorilla.co

Episode 25: Andy Phelps, Author & Filmmaker

Andy Phelps is a joy to be around. In this episode, he reminds us that life is incredible and we're silly not to remember that. We talk about his work as a filmmaker and how he published a book. He tells his story of breathing fire and juggling anything he can get his hands on to now being in a wheelchair. We touch on topics such as technology and religion, all while learning a ton about what it means to be truly human.  Show Notes:  You can find Andy's book here: https://andyphelps.us/ [https://andyphelps.us/] You can check out the short film we made for him here: https://vimeo.com/64723147 [https://vimeo.com/64723147] --------- Special thanks to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on...  Instagram: @gorillagrla   Website: wearegorilla.co

Episode 24: Adam Weiler, Director of Social Enterprise at WMCAT

We had the joy of sitting down with Adam Weiler on this weeks podcast. He's the Director of Social Enterprise at WMCAT [https://wmcat.org/] (West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology). We talk about the work he does, the importance of stories, human centered design thinking and much more. He has a heart of gold and does extremely important work in our world that we believe in.  Show Notes: Check out WMCAT's website: https://wmcat.org [https://wmcat.org/] Adam's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellomynameisadam/ [https://www.instagram.com/hellomynameisadam/] Ambrose: https://printambrose.com/ [https://printambrose.com/] --------- Special thanks to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on...  Instagram: @gorillagrla   Website: wearegorilla.co

Episode 23: Cole Williams, Owner of COLE SPEAKS & SON TO A FATHER

We're just so thrilled that Cole Williams decided to be on the podcast with us. We are honored to work with Cole in a myriad of ways (The Delta Project [https://thedeltaproject.co/], The Fatherhood, anything he asks of us). But more importantly, we believe in the work he's doing.  His calling is around changing the narrative around boys and men of color. That work flowers into action with the juvenile detention center, prison reform, Hope Network, and so many other things that we can't keep up. We loved having him on the podcast.  You should reach out to Cole if you'd like to support him in the work he does.  SHOW NOTES: You can find Cole online at: http://www.colespeaks.com [http://www.colespeaks.com/] Thanks so much for listening!  Special thanks to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.   If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on...  Instagram: @gorillagrla   Website: wearegorilla.co

Episode 22: Hannah Berry, Creative Director of LIONS AND RABBITS

We sit down with Hannah Berry the Creative Director of Lions and Rabbits. Lions and Rabbits exists to, " Serve by offering inclusive space, locally made art and educational experiences."  We talk about art in Grand Rapids, Creston neighborhood where she's throwing a street party this weekend, and how to solve problems within the art spaces.  SHOW NOTES: Here is the article talking about the Rad Women project: https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/rad-women-public-art-initiative-in-grand-rapids/amp/ [https://www.woodtv.com/news/grand-rapids/rad-women-public-art-initiative-in-grand-rapids/amp/] Lions and Rabbits website: http://www.lionsandrabbits.com [http://www.lionsandrabbits.com/] Thanks so much for listening!  Special thanks to Kyle Campbell and Eric Heemstra for working so hard on this podcast. We couldn't do this without you.  If you want to learn more about Gorilla reach out to us on...  Instagram: @gorillagrla   Website: wearegorilla.co