The RuggedAngel Cast
By RuggedAngel Productions
The RuggedAngel CastMay 12, 2023
No. 124 Tara Fey
Conceptual Artist and Arts Curator Tara Fey, has made a career telling stories the way she wants them to be told. Join us as we discuss the difficulties and triumphs Black artists experience, navigating through the white gaze.
And Tara NOW has a website!
https://www.tarafaycoleman.com/
No. 123: Tatiana King
The extroverted, introvert For All Nerds co-host gives us her story of “being the weird kid” to becoming the self-proclaimed Duchess of Tech. We also discuss the importance of feeding your passion and extending that invite to join the table.
www.patreon.com/ForAllNerds
https://linktr.ee/tatianaking
No. 122: Sade Sellers
Sade Sellers is a podcast host/producer (Afro Horror) and Horror/Drama writer. She tells a great story about that time she set up an elaborate ruse in order not to attend film school.
No. 121: Sarika Goulatia
Sarika Goulatia is a visual artist best known for her large-scale sensory sculptures and installations. Goulatia’s work is diverse in theme, material, process, and approach, and so is her life. I talk with Sarika about her work process, feelings of belonging and not belonging in two worlds, and having permission to get to know who you are.
No. 120: Dr. Kendra Ross
Multi-hyphenate Dr. Kendra Ross joins me in a conversation about her journey through the Arts, uplifting the stories of Black women and keeping creatives from a life of suffering.
No. 119: Missi Hasting
Missi Hasting is one-half of the band Mojo Holler. After years of working in a field that wasn't exactly feeding her creative needs, she pulled the plug to start all over.
No. 118: Karen Maloney
Karen Maloney is a women’s INSIDE OUT Coach, Soul Awakener, and Energy Practitioner. The podcast host (Curiosity and Consciousness Podcast) joins me to talk about her mission to help women ‘reprogram’ themselves by revolutionizing their internal world and learning to "walk the talk".
No. 117: Fran Flaherty
Deaf artist Fran Flaherty and I have a talk about The Not White Collective, Anthropology of Motherhood, and breast milk art.
No. 116: LaVerne Baker Hotep
Numbers are everywhere. And if we study and pay attention to them, it’s quite possible they can help steer us onto the path we need to be in life. LaVerne Baker Hotep just so happens to be able to educate you on that matter.
No. 115: Jessica Gaynelle Moss
Jul 1, 2020
Jessica Gaynelle Moss is a recognized leader and an arts producer with over a decade of professional experience. In this episode, we specifically talk about her most recent projects, The Roll Up and Sibyl's Shrine.
No. 114: Zena Dixon
Jun 25, 2020
If you are a fan of horror films, this will be a fun listen! Zena Dixon aka The Real Queen of Horror joins me to talk about DIY filmmaking, blogging and all things horror.
No. 113: Keili Lefkovitz
Jun 13, 2020
You may know actress Keili Lefkovitz from the movies Pain and Gain or Malibu's Most Wanted. But soon, you will get to know her for so much more, because she refuses to stand by and wait for opportunities to come to her.
No. 112: Felicia Savage Friedman
May 21, 2020
For over 30 years, Felicia has continued to joyfully practice Raja Yoga, which encompasses all aspects of her life: behavioral restraints, behavioral observances, movement, breathing techniques, sensory withdrawal, concentration, meditation, and self-realization through an intimate reflective practice. Personally, I like to think of Felicia a self care guru. I hope you can receive some healing light and inspiration from this conversation.
No. 111: Lauren Goshinski
Original Air Date: Jun 9, 2019
"Recognized as one of The Top Women Making Noise, Lauren Goshinski is a curator and event producer who works at the intersection of music, performance, digital art and the moving image". Lauren stops by to break all of this down as she describes carving out her own path, both literally and figuratively.
No. 110: Heather Manning
Original Air Date: Apr 14, 2019
Writer and Yoga Practitioner Heather Manning, a self proclaimed "Black Hillbilly", chats with me about finding herself, the benefits of growing up "wild" and emotional healing.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 109: Maya Henry
Original Air Date: Feb 7, 2019
Maya Henry joins me to talk about kicking fear in the teeth, finally making those life changes and why meal prep is so friggin daunting.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 108: Karyn Parsons
Original Air Date: Jan 23, 2019
You know her as the materialistic Hilary Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Now it's time to get to know Karyn Parsons as an educator, author, filmmaker and woman looking to change the way African-American history is taught, through Sweet Blackberry Foundation.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 107: DeAnna Adams
Original Air Date: Dec 26, 2018
This woman has been my teacher, cheerleader, mentor, caregiver, and most of all my friend. It's time for you all to learn who my mom is. Please give a listen as we get a just a peek into her life and accomplishments.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 106: Joy Sato
Original Air Date: Nov 1, 2018
Listen to the story of how a scrappy "Steeltown girl" turned herself into the Pittsburgh Maven of the Arts. Joy Sato joins me to talk about being one of the first of very few black arts administrators in Pittsburgh, her life at Motown, and doing the will of God.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 105: Ashley Bianca Corts
Original Air Date: Oct 8, 2018
Co-owner of Black Forge Coffee, Ashley Bianca Corts, opens up about holistic healing, fighting back against sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace and the business of starting a business.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 104: Mary Ann McBride
Original Air Date: Sep 18, 2018
Mary Ann McBride came in to the studio to discuss her career in film and being a doula. But midway through our conversation, I found out that she has been a surrogate, more than once, so I had to ask all of the questions that I have ever wanted to ask a woman who could give so much of herself.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 103: Denise Edwards
Original Air Date: Aug 29, 2018
Founder and VP of the Lincoln Lemington Neighborhood Revitalization Group came by to talk about her life of growing up "ghetto rich", improv acting, building community, revitalizing neighborhoods and so much more.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 102: Jatolloa Davis
Original Air Date: Aug 9, 2018
Jatolloa Davis is a midwife is here to talk all about catching babies and what it's like to be a part of such a spiritual and intimate moment in a family's life.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 101: Jill Sobule
Original Air Date: Aug 1, 2018
Singer/Songwriter Jill Sobule, takes a break from workshopping her new one woman show #FThe7thGrade to talk to me about junior high crushes, surviving the music industry and the intimacy of house concerts.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 100: Kahmeela Adams
Original Air Date: Jul 19, 2018
It's my 100th episode! My husband thought a great way to celebrate would be for me to be interviewed on my own show. In this episode, I unveil my creative processes, awkward teen years and love for the people in my life. Ok...here we go!
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 099: Molly Rice
Original Air Date: Jun 17, 2018
Playwright/Songwriter/Experience Designer, Molly Rice and I discuss some female serial killers because Molly has written and produced a show called Angelmakers: Songs for Female Serial Killers.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 098: Christine Bethea
Original Air Date: Jun 5, 2018
Artist Christine Bethea has been through some dark times, but has managed to come out on the other end with grace, joy and faith. Listen as she tells her story of finding strength.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 097: Linsey McDaniel
Original Air Date: May 22, 2018
It's not always easy to admit to yourself that you aren't fully following your passions. Linsey McDaniel is on a journey of self discovery. And that journey has led her to starting her own business. Linsey joins me chop it up about taking the leap, African dance, black women's hair care and not being a very good Engineer.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 096: Merecedes Howze
Original Air Date: May 9, 2018
The Movie Scene Queen joins me to discuss film and finding time to following your passion as you hold down a family.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 095: Jenn Saffron
Original Air Date: May 2, 2018
Jenn Saffron, PR/Marketing Guru and owner of Sprezzatura Catering takes a moment to sit down with me to talk about her life, the importance of community, and her love for feeding people.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 094: Jameelah Lewis
Original Air Date: Apr 18, 2018
Listen to this super episode with Jameelah Lewis aka The Wine Lady of Fruit of the Vine. Walk away with tips on loving yourself, being kind to your wine and get "Wine Woke".
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 093: Nina Barbuto
Original Air Date: Apr 11, 2018
This week I got to chat with the "DIY Maker Maven" and the Director and Founder of Assemble, Nina Barbuto. Nina has a passion for art, new media, social learning, architecture, film, urban acupuncture, and would like to use the word "rainbow" to describe herself. We talk about it all of it.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 092: Kristine Irwin
Original Air Date: Apr 2, 2018
This week’s guest is Kristine Irwin. An extremely brave woman who survived a sexual assault and has chosen to use what happened to her to help give a voice to other survivors. Please check out her non-profit, Voices of Hope, as well as her book of the same name, that focuses on not just how the attack affected her, but how it also affected her loved ones.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 091: Tereneh Idia LIVE at the Sunstar Festival
Original Air Date: Mar 23, 2018
The Kelly Strayhorn Theater in Pittsburgh, was so kind as to include The RuggedAngel Cast in the Sunstar Festival line up. Internationally based fashion designer, Tereneh Idia joins me to talk about sustainable fashion and her experiences gaining trust and collaborating with the women of Oneida Indian Nation and Kenya.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 090: Lindsey Scherloum
Original Air Date: Mar 13, 2018
This week’s guest is multi disciplinary artist, Lindsey Scherloum. Lindsey is currently and Artist in Residence with the Office of Public Art, working with the United Somali bantu Group of Pittsburgh. We have a great conversation about self discovery that involves the time that she decided to walk from Ashville NC to Columbus OH.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 089: Hiding Out with Tina Alexis Allen
Original Air Date: Feb 17, 2018
You may know Tina Alexis Allen as Shurn from the wildly popular TV show Outsiders. Now, get to know her as an author. Her new memoir, HIDING OUT: A Memoir of Drugs,Deception, and Double Lives, is wilder than fiction. Settle in for Tina’s truth.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 088: Renee Piechocki
Original Air Date: Jan 22, 2018
If you are in the public art game, more than likely you know Renee Piechocki. For the past 13 years, Renee has been the founding Director of the Office of Public Art here in Pittsburgh. She has recently decided to hand the crown over to Sallyann Kluz and spend her time traveling the world and concentrating on her own art. We have a very open conversation about her childhood, what brought her to Pittsburgh and how she got to be so damn awesome.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 087: Celeste Smith
Original Air Date: Dec 13, 2017
I got to know President and CEO of 1Hood Media, Celeste Smith. This strong and beautiful soul talked about reclaiming her time, finding her footing in a new city, and setting a good example.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 086: Liz Labacz
Original Air Date: Dec 2, 2017
Liz Labacz, the C is silent, joins me to talk about Arcade Comedy Theater, Frankly Scarlett Comedy, the benefits of attending an all girls school, and finding her birth mother.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 085: Richena Brockinson
Original Air Date: Nov 22, 2017
Photographer and Owner of Lioness Photography, Richena Brockinson joined me to talk about her career. Whether she is giving thanks to those who have helped her on her creative path or explaining what keeps her going as a teaching artist, it becomes apparent, that mentoring is very important to Richena. She is a true inspiration.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 084: Jordan Corcoran
Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2017
Jordan Corcoran suffers from generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Upon being diagnosed, Jordan decided to make sure that negative didn’t define her and she turned it into a positive, which is known as Listen, Lucy. The website encourages people to let out and let go of what is holding them down.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 083: Carrie Collins
Original Air Date: Nov 8, 2017
Filmmaker, Carrie Collins came by to fill us in on her new TV project, Mulligan. Carrie talks more about that, indie filmmaking, the Carnegie Screenwriters and more.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 082: Allison Powell
Original Air Date: Oct 22, 2017
“Yeah, I definitely laughed in someone’s face when they tried to make-out with me.” - Allison Powell Writer, Actor, awkward lover
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 081: Amy Lyn
Original air Date: Sep 20, 2017
Actress Amy Lyn joins me to talk about self promotion and how trusting her instincts got her to the life that she loves.
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 080: AM Lukas
Original Air date: Aug 30, 2017
“This creative life is a strange one. It’s a very particular way of life.” - A.M. Lukas Writer, Director, Oprah obsessed
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 079: Rachel Klipa
Original Air Date: Aug 26, 2017
“Who do people study, why do we study them and why do some cultures and places of the world get left out?” - Rachel Klipa Teacher, Art Historian, Robot Lover
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 078: Renee Govanucci
Original Air date: Jul 11, 2017
"I love to watch an artist work." - Renee Govanucci Dancer, Jazz Director, Competitive Twirler
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 077: Alecia Young
Original Air Date: Jun 28, 2017
“A lot of people died for me to be here and to be able to do what I want to do, and I’m going to fully embrace that and not waste those sacrifices.” - Alecia Young Artist, Advocate for Women's Health, Laser Focused
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 076: Vivian Lee Croft
Original Air Date: Jun 15, 2017
"All of those things that take our voices away, I'm hoping to counteract." - Vivian Lee Croft Writer, Finding a Voice for the Voiceless, Southern Gal
The RuggedAngel Cast No. 075: Heather Conroy
Original Air Date: Jun 3, 2017
“Teaching the skills necessary to live in this world that doesn’t adapt to an autistic person, while also teaching them it’s ok to just be you.” - Heather Conroy Social Worker, Autism Specialist, Karaoke Enthusiast