How We Made the Magic

The Gift of Authenticity with Ruth Jurgensen

This last episode is simply inspiring. Ruth Jurgensen, current CEO at Prep for Prep, former headmistress of several amazing independent schools throughout the US, did me the ultimate honor of attending my show and speaking with me about the experience. She reflects and refines the concepts of support, authenticity, and community with such ease, and it was a pleasure to speak with her!

Inclusive Joy with summerbaby

summerbaby and I have known each other for over a decade, and it's been so special to both pursue our artistic goals after college. I wanted to interview her to get a sense of how a show impacts the people in the room, not just the people on the stage. Our discussion is sweet and really gets at the heart of what it takes to build an audience and make a show meaningful for other folks. Stay tuned for her work as she starts rolling it out this year!

Natural Vocal Magic with Sharina Louise

Sharina Louise Sharpe has been on the New York scene for quite some time, from jams to bands to weddings to BACKGROUNDS FOR RIHANNA IN MUSIC OF THE SUN, and I have been very lucky to meet her as a friend, initially. She brings her lush, powerful voice and combines her fiery energy in a way that is so warm, grounding, and absolutely beautiful. We talk about art, motherhood, Native New York-ness (what's good Taylor Swift??), and what it means to let your freak flag fly.

The Music Man with Jonathan Toscano

Jon Toscano is a bass player and now a good friend, who I appreciate so deeply for his work. As he self-describes, he presides as the Elder Statesman of the Parkers, given his advanced age and senility (:P)-- but no seriously, he is the bassist for Omar Hakim, the jazz drum legend. And he doesn't stop growing and playing, whether it's with Haitian kompa bands, church services, or pop/rock outfits. He's truly a musician's musician. Great talking with him and getting to hear his perspective on music direction, practice, and diversity. Videos of his solos, and a transcription of this interview are available at www.patreon.com/oliviak

Boundless Design with Lauren Sara

My bad y'all. I spent most of this episode gushing about Lauren to her face lol. But Lauren Sara is one of the most brilliant minds I know, because she can put things together in such a powerful and intuitive way, combining her technical skill and her deep spiritual knowing into some of the finest forms of costumery you've ever seen. And for the last three years, she's also been doing this while being a full-time mom to two young rascals who are just as in on this as she is.