Stars and Stars with Isa

Molly Crabapple Is Bringing the Rebel Dead Back to Life

Artist and writer Molly Crabapple has covered all facets of human life, from the underground burlesque world to active war zones. Her new book Here Where We Live Is Our Country: The Story of the Jewish Bund, which debuted at #4 on the New York Times bestseller list, dives into the history of the revolutionary socialist Jewish labor movement that fought for anti-Zionist ideals and asserted the right for Jewish people to live with dignity. Isa sits down with Molly to discuss how her Virgo sun and Sagittarius moon have primed her to dig into the historical archives of her Jewish lineage.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kelsey Lu Has Enchanting Venus Energy

Kelsey Lu is impossible to confine to just one genre. The singer, cellist, and composer is known for creating sonic landscapes that move fluidly between classical to futuristic, grounded to celestial, and softness to edge. They embody the Taurus and Libra signatures in their chart. In this episode, Isa Nakazawa sits down with Lu to talk about how music has been a throughline in their life, guiding them toward a deeper connection with themselves and their audience.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lauren Chan on Desire, Pride, and Redefining Beauty

Aquarius rising Lauren Chan was born to challenge the status quo. From becoming the first out lesbian to appear solo on the cover of Sports Illustrated to founding her own size-inclusive fashion brand, Lauren embodies her Leo sun’s need to express herself authentically and her Aries moon’s drive to blaze trails. As a model, writer and entrepreneur, she has consistently pushed against the boundaries of who gets to be seen and celebrated. Isa Nakazawa and Lauren discuss how she has redefined norms around beauty and desire in her work and personal relationships.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sonya Renee Taylor Knows We Are All Inherently Divine

Best-selling author, activist, poet and astrologer Sonya Renee Taylor is committed to radical self-love and collective liberation. As founder of The Body Is Not An Apology, she has inspired millions to embrace themselves more fully, and return to a self that exists prior to shame and conditioning. Isa and Sonya discuss how Sonya’s Cancer moon fuels her desire to nurture and provide care for others, while her Scorpio stellium pushes her to go even deeper and investigate her desires. They also talk about the role Saturn has played in allowing Sonya to access her full power. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hip-Hop Visionary Ishmael Butler on Finding Freedom in Music

This week, Isa Nakazawa sits down with Grammy-winning rapper and producer Ishmael Butler. Known for his work with the groundbreaking 90s hip-hop trio Digable Planets and the hip-hop group Shabazz Palaces, Ishmael’s music has always felt like it exists in its own dimension, merging jazz, philosophy and a kind of sonic world-building that feels both deeply rooted and completely otherworldly. In this episode, Isa talks to Ishmael about how his Cancer sun and Pisces moon help him navigate this push and pull in both his music and personal relationships. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.