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Cate Solari is an artist and educator currently based in Eastern Connecticut. Her sculptural work uses organic ceramic forms paired with play equipment like kiddie pools and swing set slides. The pairs are inspired by Solari’s research interests: art and play, childhood development, pedagogy, and team building. Her social practice work is a culmination of these interests into interactive play experiences she terms, Collaborative Play.
Solari holds a MFA from the School of the Art institute of Chicago (SAIC) in Sculpture, and a BFA from the University of Connecticut (UConn) in Sculpture and Ceramics. She has exhibited widely in venues that include: Sullivan Center in Chicago, Comfort Station in Chicago, Lyman Allyn Art Museum in New London, and the Barnes and Franklin Gallery in Farmington. She has received numerous grants and awards, most recently the Adjunct Faculty Member of the Year Award from UConn, where she teaches ceramics classes. Solari also teaches ceramics classes at Westfield State University and is the current artist in residence at the Eastern Connecticut Center for History Art and Performance in Willington.
In our conversation, we talk about ceramics, art education, and collaborative play in art, between the artist and their medium, between art and its audience, and within a community or studio.
Cate's work is on exhibition from October 1st - 21st, 2022 in the “The Will to Change: Gathering as Praxis” Gallery Exhibit at the Cummings Art Gallery of Connecticut College, organized by Nasty Women Connecticut (https://www.nastywomenct.org/nw2022-1).
Find more of her work on Instagram @cates_studio or on her website at https://catesolari.com/
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Adam Burt, AKA BurtskiHD is a streamer, gamer, content creator and card collector. Our conversation this week dives deep into the ins-and-outs of transitioning from consumer to creator.
Check him out at any of the following links:
Twitch: twitch.tv/BurtskiHD
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@burtskihd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurtskiHD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burtskihd/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX-5jy6oI6iW1kg9NcoBZ7g?sub_confirmation=1
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In this episode, I read a selection of poems written between March 2022 and now, written as part of my daily practice.
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This week's guest is Viktor Futó, founder and inventor of Brainec, a revolutionary spacial writing platform.
What once started as an effort to accelerate his studies in high school and university has spread out into a multidisciplinary adventure to change the form of the language. Today Viktor is implementing his tool and platform for spatial writing called Brainec in universities in Mexico City. Brainec explores why humanity writes, captures, and archives knowledge in paragraphs and how writing can be redesigned in a way that is more friendly to our thinking. Tune-in to this episode to share in our excitement of the revolution-to-come in our practice of writing!
Try out Brainec and make your own stories of thought here: https://brainec.com
Viktor is available personally on Whatsapp for 24/7 support, advice and consultations for your particular use case of Brainec: +52 551 758 4316
To follow stories on the progress of Brainec on his personal Instagram: @optvf
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My guest this week is David Tverskoy.
David is a Counseling PsyD student with a interest in shadow work, authentic self expression, self mastery, love, and vulnerability among other things. He has been learning modalities such as clinical hypnosis, IFS (parts therapy), psychodynamic works, existentialism, and mindfulness to increase the breadth of tools available in applying an integrative approach into his therapy practice.
Our conversation includes subjects such as traditional paths of personal development and their alternatives, internal family systems, and the power of cultivating acceptance.
David is on Instagram @david_tverskoy
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My guest this week is Niall Hall! Niall is an Emotional Freedom Coach for Conscious Entrepreneurs.
He helps them to eliminate self-doubt and know their worth, so they can have a massive impact in the world.
He’s hosting a workshop ‘Stop Overthinking Now’, on August 5th and 9th. Head to his Instagram for more details: @niallhall97
https://www.instagram.com/niallhall97/
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My episode this week is with the excellent Adriana Clay! Adriana is an intuitive guide, coach, talented musician, beautiful songwriter, and an inspiringly-present individual.
In this episode we talk about songwriting, trusting yourself, finding inspiration, and increasing presence in life and healing by-way of creative inquiry and expression.
Adriana’s Instagram: @adriana.empath
https://www.instagram.com/adriana.empath/
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The second episode with the legendary Louis Brantmeyer! Louis is a brilliant artist, healer, coach, entrepreneur, and devotee on the path of realization.
In this episode, our conversation taps-in to a powerful formula: Creativity as the Concretization of the Accumulation of the Energy of Inspiration.
Thank you Louis!
Louis’ website: louisbrantmeyer.com
Louis’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louis.brantmeyer.9
Check-out Louis' first appearance on People Who Make Sh*t! Episode 3:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JGekEpGxofr9TFf6wgoqE?si=8f4542f135254e05
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-who-make-sh-t/id1625907973?i=1000566433221
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Welcome to Episode 10 of People Who Make Sh*t!
My guest this week is the excellent Dave Gold, Conscious Business Coach. Our conversation revolves around the idea of embracing choice and finding freedom by releasing fear and shifting perspective.
You can find Dave on Instagram @davegoldevolve, and as David S. Goldstein on all other platforms. His website is: DaveGoldEvolve.com
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Welcome to another episode of People Who Make Sh*t!
My guest this week is Kaitlyn Cawthorn, a professional photographer.
From Kaitlyn:
“As a Western Massachusetts native I found myself growing up around the most beautiful scenes. I first picked up a camera as a toddler, which I never put down: now, I’m 10+ years into professionally photographing. I currently reside in Coastal North Carolina, which is very different, but beautiful in its own unique way.
“My photography lets me build relationships with others; many clients have become close friends. Regardless of where I am in my photography path or geographically, I let my instincts and nature guide me through my creativity journey. I consider myself an all-around creative person, often picking up other mediums to refresh my creativity. Some I stick with, others I let go of, and I always learn a lesson in creativity.
“My path is ever evolving. I started with portraiture photography and am now primarily doing real estate photography. I enjoy each chapter, learning what lessons it can teach me and what it can add to my creativity. One major principle that has been consistent for my entire photography journey is using my skills to give to my community. Whether it’s in the form of giving away a session as a thank-you, donating my profits from photo print sales to an organization, or more recently using my photography to help cats in need, it has been important to me to do good in my community with my skills. I recently started volunteering at a cat rescue which relies on state funding and donations to operate. I’m grateful to lend my photography expertise to capture the hearts of the cats in their care with the goal to get them adopted.
“Some of my photography accomplishments include; work featured in a photo exhibit in Grand Central Station, multiple photos shared by DownEast magazine on their online platform, placed first in a number of photo contests in New England, and most recently placed second in a North Carolina specific photo contest with a magazine cover feature coming up from that contest!”
Kaitlyn’s Business Page
www.facebook.com/bevphotos
She also asked me to include this link to the cat rescue she volunteers with. Please consider helping these cats, and if you’re local to North Carolina, they’d love more volunteers:
www.capsrescue.com
Kaitlyn’s DownEast Magazine Features:
https://downeast.com/images/allagash-aurora/?fbclid=IwAR2Q_2LfS_VHyWECBBqVs7dLRiZQ82ULKfKLA2ojOQuV5xINKAk6vMfmRkw
https://www.facebook.com/downeastmagazine/photos/a.220035525071/10158394077650072
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Hello! This week my guest is Dillon Theodor, a brilliant artist, meditation guide, path-seeker, and art therapist.
His presence punctuates a powerful conversation, ranging from the ups-and-downs of a career in the arts, to staying present on the path of spiritual awakening.
Dillon can be found on Instagram: @guttershnipe (https://www.instagram.com/guttershnipe/) and on TikTok: @comfortablecolby
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Welcome to another episode of People Who Make Sh*t!
This week's guest is Lacey Raymond, a wonderful facilitator and teacher of meditation, and Founder of Mind-Body Integration.
From Lacey:
"During my collegiate experience studying psychology an I assisted on clinical research that focused on language development in individuals with autism. Also working in ABA, these clinical and research experiences exposed me to the past, present, and future directions of Westernized behavioral healthcare. Meanwhile, I balanced my academic endeavors with my interest in metaphysics and Eastern philosophy. The legacy of Reverend Barbara Szafranski of Salem, MA, I sought her expertise to develop my innate ability for mediumship, channeling, meditation and Reiki healing. It was here that I began to believe in the healing power of practices like meditation.
Upon graduating and beginning my career in clinical neuropsychology as a psychometrician, I began to envision a bridge between Eastern and Western approaches to health.
This is where MBI was born.
Our goal is to provide accessible and affordable preventative health education, resources, and services to help individuals optimize their life potential. MBI holds truth in that if the individual is healed, the community at large begins to heal also. Blending evidence-based techniques with Eastern philosophies, MBI delivers preventative and integrative approaches to health and wellness."
I loved this episode!
You can find more information about Mind-Body Integration here, at their website: https://www.mind-body-integration.com/
I recommend the guides on meditation and mindfulness: https://www.mind-body-integration.com/guides
Lacey is on Instagram @laceyann_mindbody
https://www.instagram.com/laceyann_mindbody/
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This week’s episode features Initiatress Mary Blades, Inner Compass Architect.
Mary's core ideology is rooted in animism and hermeticism: spirit, magic, mysticism, interconnectedness, & alchemy
Her work highlights the essential nature of the principal "as within, so without" to initiate regenerative relationship practices for balance on an individual and planetary basis
She achieves this through calibration to her surroundings: tuning into cyclical wisdom, noticing patterns, and building creative confidence, in order to fine-tune intuitive reliance and to cultivate trust of inner guidance.
In this podcast episode, she recalls her personal journey of creative transformation: from misaligned identification with a past experience to sovereign control and recognition of her power, through rooting into a deeper foundation of creative confidence.
Mary can be found on Instagram @initiatressmaryblades
Her other links are available here!: https://msha.ke/initiatressmaryblades/
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My guest this week is Nate Masi, a Boston-based tattoo artist. In this episode, we talk about creativity, the fine art of tattooing, and following your dreams.
You can check out Nate’s work on IG @noottattoo, and on his website: www.noottattoo.com
Rumor has it that he’s embarking on a cross-country van life tattooing tour later this year. Reach out to him for bookings!
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My guest this week is Addie Bushnell, a Chicago-based writer and emerging novelist.
Our conversation on this episode speaks from the idea of creativity and writing as a personal practice to writing in the context of literature as a whole.
Addie is insightful as a reader, critic, and writer, all from her direct experience.
I’m super excited for this episode! As always, thanks for listening!
Addie’s Instagram: @addiebushnell
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Addie’s website: https://addiebushnell.wixsite.com/my-site
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My guest this week is Louis Brantmeyer: an extraordinary business coach for heart-centered coaches, powerful creator, magical manifestor, eclectic philosopher, and devotee of growth, healing, love and science fiction.
His new course, SPEAK POWERFULLY NOW, starts this week, on Friday, June 17th! Reach out to him on Facebook for more information, or schedule a call with him here: Bit.ly/lovemorenow
Our conversation playfully dances across subjects including Poetry, Love, the relationship between art and healing, relationships in general, from romantic partnerships, to personal art practices, to the connection and surrender to God, to the mind-bending immersive experiences of Meow Wolf!
Thank you Louis!
Louis’ website: louisbrantmeyer.com
Louis’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louis.brantmeyer.9
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In this week's episode, I have a wonderful conversation with Ethan Nelson, an independent scholar, thinker, writer and innovator.
If you're excited and interested to learn more about some of the things we spoke about this week, check out Ethan's recent article, "Bringing More Humanity to Web3," posted on his Substack: https://becomeconscious.substack.com/p/bringing-more-humanity-to-web3?s=r
More of Ethan's work can be found on his Substack, Becoming Conscious: https://becomeconscious.substack.com/
You can also mint his articles as NFTs at the following address: https://mirror.xyz/0x3005e21391407559d82D19d1a4664Bfa0850680C
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This week’s interview is with the exquisite Maddie Gaieski! Maddie is a movement mystic who uses her background in dance and astrology to evolve and move through life. She is a Boston-based professional dancer and instructor. Currently she teaches at studios throughout the north shore and is apart of Boston's premiere Hip-Hop Company, Phunk Phenomenon, where she is also an instructor. Make sure to catch her open classes at Phunk Phenomenon! Credits include dancing for DaBaby, Red Bull Dance Your Style, and Tommy The Clown Vs The World.
Through embodiment, creativity and openness she aims to merge the realms of movement with astrological energy to expand one’s connectedness with the mind, body and soul. She uses planetary energy as a catalyst and guide when playing with movement and creating. Soon, she hopes to offer classes where one can explore their body and feelings through the help of astrological guidance and context.
In this talk she explains some techniques she uses to get into certain creative spaces and modes. She expands on what it means to be a channel and techniques one could use to channel divine creativity. We also talk about methodology and process, mentioning tips and tricks that have helped her spark and reignite creative power and aliveness. We sincerely hope you enjoy this episode we curated out of raw aliveness. It felt as though it was a channeled message in itself. "Just know if you have found yourself here, the message is for you to hear."
Maddie can be found on Instagram @maddie_gaieski
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In this brief introduction to People Who Make Sh*t!, I go into the story behind the idea of this podcast, as well as my intentions for the series going forwards.
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