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Wise & Shine: Step 9 by Jack Canfora

Wise & ShineNov 29, 2022

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Wise & Shine Episode #14: Billy Osogo on Ubuntu

Wise & Shine Episode #14: Billy Osogo on Ubuntu

Billy Osogo, citizen of Nairobi, Kenya, teaches Troy Headrick about "ubuntu" and the importance of this concept in African culture.

Dec 27, 202226:52
Wise & Shine: Writer AP2 On The Creative Process, Writing, Art & Regrets

Wise & Shine: Writer AP2 On The Creative Process, Writing, Art & Regrets

Wise & Shine staff writers Troy Headrick and AP2 discuss the writing process, art, creativity, regrets, and a host of related topics.

Dec 20, 202228:45
Wise & Shine: On Trying New Things

Wise & Shine: On Trying New Things

Wise & Shine staff writers Wynne Leon and Todd Fulginiti discuss the inspiration and process of taking risks and trying new things.

Dec 13, 202231:53
Wise & Shine: On Freedom & Enslavement

Wise & Shine: On Freedom & Enslavement

Wise & Shine writers Troy Headrick and Cristiana Branchini discuss freedom, enslavement, money and related topics.

Dec 06, 202232:16
Wise & Shine: Step 9 by Jack Canfora

Wise & Shine: Step 9 by Jack Canfora

Wise & Shine writers Wynne Leon and Jack Canfora discuss Jack's new play, Step 9, which has recently been released as a theatrical podcast.  They delve into how theater and art help us to navigate the world, and how this new work walks us through topics such as apologies and healing.

Nov 29, 202240:49
Wise & Shine: Arthur Russell on What's Really Important

Wise & Shine: Arthur Russell on What's Really Important

Troy Headrick speaks with author and Wise & Shine writer Arthur Russell about what's truly meaningful in life, and Art's book entitled "This Taste Of Flesh And Bones".

Nov 22, 202229:07
Wise & Shine: Jack Canfora on Writing and The Creative Process

Wise & Shine: Jack Canfora on Writing and The Creative Process

Troy Headrick sits down with playwright, actor, humorist and Wise & Shine writer Jack Canfora for a discussion on the writing process and kindling creativity.

Nov 15, 202236:56
Wise & Shine: Wynne Leon on Recording Your Loved Ones

Wise & Shine: Wynne Leon on Recording Your Loved Ones

Wynne was recently on the podcast talking with Troy about the recordings she made with her dad. That conversation spurred her to go back and re-listen to some of the recordings. She found it so comforting to hear her beloved dad’s voice again. 

In this 5 minute piece, she includes a her dad telling one of her favorite stories, recorded on her phone’s voice app with background noise and all, and urges us to think about preserving our loved ones’ voices and favorite stories.

Nov 10, 202206:14
Wise & Shine: Wynne Leon on "Finding My Father's Faith"

Wise & Shine: Wynne Leon on "Finding My Father's Faith"

Troy Headrick speaks with author and Wise & Shine writer Wynne Leon about her relationship with her father, her experience of religion, and the journey that led to her book entitled "Finding My Father's Faith".

Nov 08, 202224:49
Wise & Shine: Wynne Leon On Writing & The Creative Process

Wise & Shine: Wynne Leon On Writing & The Creative Process

Host Troy Headrick speaks with Wise & Shine staff writer Wynne Leon about her evolution as a writer and her creative process.

Nov 01, 202224:50
Wise & Shine: Heroes

Wise & Shine: Heroes

Wise & Shine writers Troy Headrick and Todd Fulginiti discuss heroes both as literary devices and as real life, inspirational people including Joseph Campbell, Adriene Mishler, Nick Foles & Charles Bukowski.

Oct 21, 202234:39
Wise & Shine: Dr. Victoria Atkinson On Homelessness & "Like A Rainbow"

Wise & Shine: Dr. Victoria Atkinson On Homelessness & "Like A Rainbow"

Wise & Shine's Troy Headrick speaks with life coach Dr. Victoria Atkinson about homelessness and the experiences that led to her writing a piece entitled "Like A Rainbow".

Oct 21, 202228:20
Wise & Shine Episode #2: Aging

Wise & Shine Episode #2: Aging

Wise & Shine writers Troy Headrick and Todd Fulginiti share their thoughts on getting older, being middle-aged, and continuing to grow.

Oct 19, 202225:43
Wise & Shine: On Home & Place

Wise & Shine: On Home & Place

Troy Headrick & Cristiana Branchini discuss the rewards and challenges of their varied, international living experiences, including what makes a place a home.

Oct 04, 202239:42