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The People's Passions

The People's Passions

By Katie VDZ and Hannah Sly

Is there something in your life you’re passionate about, but don’t get to talk about very often?

Hannah Sylvester and Katie VanderZanden invite people to share those things, why they are excited about them, and how they are impactful.

Join us as we dive into people’s passions and uncover some of the most beautiful, hilarious, and wholesome aspects of the human experience.
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7 - Painting and Art (with Kristina McGee)

The People's Passions Oct 08, 2019

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7 - Painting and Art (with Kristina McGee)

7 - Painting and Art (with Kristina McGee)

Special guest, Kristina McGee, talks to Hannah and Katie about the role art plays in her life. They dive into a discussion of some different mediums of artistic endeavors; such as, painting, music, cats, tattoos, and purchasing art!

Oct 08, 201956:02
6 - Acne

6 - Acne

Join Katie and Hannah as they discuss Katie’s journey with acne, and her passion for empathetic discussions around and about body struggles. Whether you struggle with acne or have at one point in your life, this episode is sure to resonate with you in some way.

Oct 02, 201948:20
5 - ACES

5 - ACES

Hannah and Katie talk about Hannah’s passion of the week: ACES (adverse childhood experiences). They discuss the importance of trauma-informed care and the ways childhood trauma can impact a person's entire life.

Sep 17, 201946:11
4 - Dancing it Out (with Katie Foster)

4 - Dancing it Out (with Katie Foster)

The second interview on The People’s Passions is with special guest Katie Foster. Katie shares her passion for dancing; she explains how dancing has helped her during stressful times and made her more willing to be vulnerable and brave.

Sep 12, 201947:17
3 - Olive Oil (with Jamie Severson)

3 - Olive Oil (with Jamie Severson)

For our first interview, Jamie Severson shares his passion for olive oil. Hannah and Katie learn more about the art and importance of flavor than they ever thought possible. 

Aug 20, 201937:05
2 - Silence and Showing Up

2 - Silence and Showing Up

Episode two includes Katie’s talk about her passion for silence, and all the difficulties of working it into our busy lives. Hannah also discusses her passion for “showing up” to the scary or nerve-racking things in life.

Aug 20, 201958:57
1 - La La Land and Self-Expression

1 - La La Land and Self-Expression

Hannah talks about her passion for the movie La La Land (especially the ending)! Katie shares her fascination with self expression. Also, WELCOME to the first episode of The People’s Passions! 

Aug 20, 201952:32
Introduction to The People’s Passions

Introduction to The People’s Passions

This is The People’s Passions. Katie talks about how much she loves Hydroflasks, and Hannah talks about how much she values laughter. Hope you enjoy it!
Aug 20, 201902:18