I’m Linnea aka The Wolf, your HOST! There is so much that can fit into a box. Sometimes you don’t know what’s in it or how you’re going to feel when unpacking it. Sometimes it’s uncomfortable to unpack, but it's very necessary for the betterment of ourselves and others. At the end, there is light at the end of the tunnel. I love to feature a plethora of guests with inspiring stories and messages that are impactful! I also love to exercise my creativity and more! Business/Feedback/Collab Inqu ...
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Linnea Collins Podcasts
A podcast that goes behind the scenes and between the lines of the contemporary art worlds, through conversations with artists, dealers, curators, and collectors--based in Los Angeles, but reaching nationally and internationally.
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I’m BACK! In this episode, I’m talking about my past medical scares, All’s Fair on Hulu, doing things whenever it feels right for you, and more! Thank you for listening! Keep up with your host, Linnea! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unpacking_the_box_media?igsh=bDVpMnF…
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Episode 381- Arleene Correa Valencia: From rural Mexico to the Napa Valley and back, fulfilling a family dream
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53:41Napa, CA-based artist Arleene Correa Valencia talks about: Why she lives in Napa, CA, and the two distinct versions of the town, for the wealthy and for the poor ("you're either the owner of the vineyard, or you're working the vineyard," as she put it); how she's the first generation to not be working the vineyards, his dad having worked the vineya…
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Episode 380- London-based photographer and writer Michael Collins on the perils of photography, and art criticism, and why to give your viewers the benefit of the doubt
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56:50London-based photographer and writer Michael Collins talks about: The flat where he's lived for 35 years, which is getting 'Wallace & Gromit' crowded; how he keeps film in his deep freeze (aka freezer) as opposed to anything edible, and how he's happy to shop for the day, while he points out that Brits see American refrigerators and are overwhelmed…
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Episode 379- artist Linnéa Gabriella Spransy – growing up in a commune, Yale grad school, working as a living artist in Kansas City, and co-founding the gallery Bridge Projects
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44:53Pasadena-based artist Linnéa Gabriella Spransy talks about: Growing up between Wisconsin and a commune in Oregon, the latter which she describes as a complete commitment more than an experiment (the town was Wildeville, Cape Junction being the closest city); how you radically live out the life of Christianity, including giving away all their stuff,…
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Episode 378: Artist Camilla Taylor- "My House Burned Down"
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52:24Camilla Taylor, Los Angeles artist, and curator of "My House Burned Down" (at Track16 Gallery), talks about: Her childhood with complicated religious origins, between her Mormon LDS father and her mother who branched off to start her own organization (some might say 'cult,' per Camilla), and how art, for her and many artists, can often fit the func…
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Episode 377- "An artist walks into a bar…" Guy Richards Smit on his New Yorker cartoons, his paintings, and humor in art
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51:38Brooklyn-based artist and sometimes New Yorker magazine cartoonist Guy Richards Smit returns to the podcast eight years after his first visit to talk about: His admitted high self-regard, paired with self-awareness, which we identify as being rare; our respective experiences and takes on artist blowhards; his history with cartooning, going back to …
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Episode 376: Merging art & life and leaving the city for the country: artist couple and collaborators Gribaudi-Plytas.
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47:13In Episode 376, Alex and Theo Gribaudi-Plytas talk about: Their location in rural France, at the southern end of the Champagne region, where there are tons of vineyards, many of which they take friends from out of town to, and how even in their minimally populated area they see plenty of income inequality; how they met while living in London's vers…
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Episode 375: Marcie Begleiter on artist residencies, working with nature, leaving big cities, and much more
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47:08Marcie Begleiter, an artist based on the Central Coast of California, talks about: artist residencies, including the Sitka Center for Art and Ecology, where she recently did a 4-week residency, including collecting biological specimens/samples; how her time and relationship with the residency evolves over those four weeks, which has lead to artisti…
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Episode 374: "The Murder Next Door," Oakland-based graphic artist Hugh D'Andrade's first graphic novel
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1:07:30Oakland-based graphic artist Hugh D'Andrade, author of the graphic novel "The Murder Next Door," talks about: His first graphic novel, The Murder Next Door, including what led him to finally making a graphic novel after being a big fan of them for a long time; studying fine art at the California College of Arts and Crafts back in the 1980s, and the…
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Episode 373: RealTime Arts' Molly & Rusty on interactive happenings in Pittsburgh, where it's all about "Feeling the bean"
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49:55In Episode 373, Molly Rice & Rusty Thelin, co-founders of RealTime Arts in Pittsburgh, talk about: The especially niche field of their work, which is the performance of live theater that aligns more with visual art and doesn't really check any of the 'theater' boxes, and how they have interactive elements but don't confront the audience the way a l…
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Episode 372: Painting, photography, and hard but necessary decisions: Claire Witteveen, an artist in Amsterdam
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1:12:13In Episode 372, the 1st half of the conversation with Amsterdam-based painter and photographer Claire Witteveen, she talks about: Her putting off painting initially in favor of photography, for reasons both practical and related to insecurity, partly based on her mom being an artist who juggled that and being a mother; how she can feel completely d…
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The White Pube, featuring Gabrielle de la Puente, on 'Poor Artists' and more
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1:11:39Gabrielle de la Puente, half of the art critic duo The White Pube, talks about: A few things people outside of the UK need to know about Liverpool, where she's based; the origin story of the White Pube, when Gabrielle and Zarina were in art school together; the reputation of Central Saint Martins, the art school where they met, including where it w…
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Taking a Break from Meta- please join me in Boycotting all Meta platforms this week
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12:16After learning about the Lights Out Meta campaign, a boycott on all Meta platforms from January 19th thru January 26th, 2025, it sounded like a good idea, and after reading about it more extensively, I think it's a necessary one. Here are the articles I quote from in this one-off boycott episode: Meta's pivot to the right sparks boycotts and calls …
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Epis. 370: Bullish on Miami 2024- SCOPE Art Show founder Alexis Hubshman
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39:41Founder of the SCOPE Art Show, Alexis Hubshman talks about everything from its size (approx. 300,000 sq ft of exhibition space), to the number of galleries exhibited (95 from 27 countries) to how he makes the fair run smoothly; his support of new and emerging galleries, giving many of them rent-free booths, subsidized by their corporate sponsor par…
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Epis.#369: Cancel Culture Part 2 (Louis C.K.) and getting Stickered and Nan Goldin's Gagosian show
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37:56In the latest OLD NEWS roundup with Emily Colucci of Filthy Dreams, we start by revisiting our prior, charged exchanged about Louis CK, in which Emily was admittedly a bit of an apologist for him, which alienated some listeners- in this case, while we don't land on the same page, we do air out our respective perspectives, and Emily dubs herself a c…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Tasha W. AKA “The Messenger of Hope”. She’s an international bestselling author and speaker! Tasha is a survivor! She talked about grief, turning her pain into purpose, how she helps to transform the lives and mindsets of millennial women, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! Connect with Tasha: Website: @ht…
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In this episode, I’m discussing my life update, support, and more! Thank you for listening! I’m BACK!!!! Keep up with your host, Linnea! Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast Twitter: @unpackingthebox Threads: @unpacking_the_box_podcast …
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Episode 368: Tulsa Kinney on her 18 years running Artillery magazine and her complicated relationship with the art world
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36:06In Episode 368, Tulsa Kinney, artist and now former founding editor of Artillery magazine, talks about: Why she sold the magazine after running it for 18 years, including burnout but also how impersonal she feels the art world has become since its more modest size when the magazine began; the lack of support she/the magazine received from many gall…
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Epis. 367: Lisa Schiff's bankruptcy, trashing Paul McCarthy's WS/White Snow, painting underground, and pairing smells with artworks-- OLD NEWS continues with co-host Emily Colucci.
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35:33In our continued dissection of the OLD NEWS, Emily Colucci and I discuss: Indicted former art advisor Lisa Schiff and her upcoming bankruptcy auction, to be conducted by Phillips; how Paul McCarthy is slowly throwing out his immense artwork, WS (White Snow), because he can't store the work any longer, and how he failed to get any museums to buy the…
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366: Cancel Culture, an art/fireworks performance gone wrong, the art market, and strategic gallery going- Emily Colucci of Filthy Dreams co-hosts the OLD NEWS
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42:57In the latest round of OLD NEWS with former guest Emily Colucci (creator of the art & culture website Filthy Dreams), we cover: cancel culture through the lens of James Franco (who was part of our original recording back in 2016) and Louis C.K.; Cai Guo-Qiang's botched fireworks performance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as part of PST Art's …
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Epis. 365: Brooklyn artist Liz Ainslie: a coveted artist loft, scream-core singing, and artists who stay with the community even after success
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59:14The Conversation is doing an Open Call for future guests of the show (thru Oct. 10th)- if you're interested in being a guest, please submit here: "The Conversation Art Podcast" - Guest Open Call (jotform.com) Brooklyn artist, former hardcore-band singer, and recurring figure in Bianca Bosker's 'Get the Picture'), Liz Ainslie talks about: singing in…
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Episode 364: Turner Prize-winner Jesse Darling may or may not keep making art; new OLD NEWS with co-host Dr. Maiza Hixson
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1:05:34In this New OLD NEWS episode, Dr. Maiza Hixson and I talk about the profile of recent Turner Prize winner Jesse Darling in the New York Times-- We discuss Darling's persona as portrayed in the article, his anti-capitalist leanings; what his future as an artist looks like, reading beyond what he says in the article towards his immediate future, havi…
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Epis. 363- Friendship and Fraud in the Art World, with author and former art dealer Orlando Whitfield
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46:07Writer, former art dealer, and author of All that Glitters- A Story of Friendship, Fraud, and Fine Art, Orlando Whitfield talks about: His interest in street photography, and how philosophy and critical thinking led him to apply and then attend Goldsmith's College; a quick update on his former friend, co-worker, collaborator and employer Inigo Phil…
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Art protests, artist ruptures and Miranda July: the latest OLD NEWS w/special guest Maiza Hixson
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1:09:07In Episode 362, artist, curator and recent PhD (from U.C. Santa Barbara) Maiza Hixson co-hosts this episode's OLD NEWS, featuring updates on: protests, including the case of #metoo being spray-painted onto Gustave Courbet's painting 'Origin de monde,' and how the article had a correction stating that the image was of a vulva, rather than a vagina; …
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In this episode, I share a piece I wrote to raise awareness when it comes to rape. Inspired by true events.Keep up with your host, Linnea!Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast Twitter: @unpackingthebox Threads: @unpacking_the_box_podcast …
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In this episode, I’m reintroducing myself, my work, and my why. I have some new listeners! Thank you so much for your support and for tuning in! Keep up with your host, Linnea!Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast Twitter: @unpackingthebox Threads: @unpacki…
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Epis. 361- Adam Henry on what makes a successful show, and navigating the fluctuations of the art market
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47:53To listen to the complete episode with Adam Henry as well as all past Bonus episodes, please become a Patreon supporter of the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/theconversationpod New York-based artist Adam Henry talks about: His recently ended show at Candice Madey gallery, and how he defines a 'successful show' (a mix of sales, critical dialo…
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Epis. 360- How to Navigate Downward Mobility as an Art Worker- Valerie Werder, Part 2
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1:09:15In the 2nd conversation with author, recovering art worker and academic Valerie Werder, she talks about: the travails of clothes shopping for her job in the blue-chip gallery, not only how fraught it was but how much it brought up class issues as she moved through the sartorial gauntlet, where her appearance as a frosty, inaccessible object was par…
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Journalist Bianca Bosker: a 'normie Philistine' dives into the art world working for artists, dealers and as a museum security guard in attempt to unravel its mysteries
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1:06:36Bianca Bosker, journalist and author of Get the Picture, talks about: The genesis of her deep dive into the art world - working with gallerists and artists, doing art fairs and galleries with collectors, and doing a stint as a security guard at the Guggenheim Museum – which largely came out of her need to learn whether she could learn to 'see' like…
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Valerie Werder turns her intense years working for a blue-chip gallery into an inspired novel, Thieves
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56:21This episode features the 1st half of the full episode. To get the full version, please visit: Patreon.com/theconversationpod The Conversation Art Podcast | creating a podcast that goes behind the scenes of the art worlds | Patreon Recovering art worker and author of the novel Thieves, Valerie Werder talks about: Her entrance into the art world via…
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Epis. 357- Seattle artist Debra Broz on her studio routines, love of work as well as successfully navigating "the feel bad machine" that is Instagram
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1:27:01Seattle-based artist and restorer Debra Broz talks about: Living in Seattle, where she moved to from Los Angeles a year and a half prior to our call; how Seattle is full of rule-followers who are also anarchists/anti-capitalists; how she found her Seattle studio, where it was important to have decent heat, especially for her sculptures; her reasons…
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When they leave this earth, we will advocate for them!
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38:33In this episode, I’m chatting with producer and fellow podcaster, Madison McGhee! She talked about her podcast “ICE COLD CASE”, a podcast she began in hopes of solving her father’s murder, her experiences, being able to balance her role in the entertainment industry while investigating true crime, and so much more‼️Thank you so much for tuning in‼️…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Former Miss Hawaii USA and BET's “Christmas Rescue” star, Samantha Neyland Trumbo‼️She talked about her experience portraying a love interest, being the first African American woman to win the Miss Hawaii USA title and its impact, and so much more‼️Thank you so much for tuning in‼️Connect with Samantha:Websit…
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In this episode, I’m letting you all in on what I’ve been struggling with and going through. I’m talking about my late beloved mother, Elaine. May she rest peacefully. Thank you for listening!Keep up with your host, Linnea!Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast Twitter: @unpackingthebox …
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Zombie Formalism, Debt aesthetics, and AI & Art: New Yorker writer/critic Chris Wiley
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1:44:44Chris Wiley- Artist, New Yorker photography critic, and contributing editor at Frieze - talks about: His fleeing upstate to the Catskills during the pandemic, and what his relative disconnect from the art world and the city has been like since the move (though he still keeps a small apt. in the city); the differences between English and American ar…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Television and Movie Review Queen, Joc from Joc Watch List‼️She talked about what inspired her to start reviewing movies and shows, her favorite show currently, some holiday movie suggestions, and so much more‼️This was a really cool and laid back conversation! Enjoy! Thank you for tuning in! Connect …
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In this episode, I’m chatting with the legendary entertainer, Tommy Davidson‼️He talked about his amazing single “Kid Zero”, being on tour alongside Katt Williams, Mark Curry, and more‼️He also talked about portraying Oscar Proud on The Proud Family series and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! Connect with Tommy:Website: https://ww…
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Epis: 354- the Art Thief, the remarkable story of art history's most prolific stealer, with author Michael Finkel
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1:24:04Michael Finkel discusses the remarkable story of Stéphane Breitwieser, the subject of his recent book, The Art Thief, including: The genesis of the book project, starting with a three-paragraph article, and eventually turning into a 10+ year-project; the style and methods of theft that Breitwieser and his partner, Anne-Catherine Kleinklaus, put to …
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Uncle Selwyn who is the co-founder of the Hope929 Foundation and uncle of George Floyd. Joined by Liz Darden, co-founder of the Hope929 Foundation and councilwoman. They are a dynamic duo! They talked about their tireless work to end racism, the Hope 929 Foundation, how George Floyd’s tragic passing catapulted the…
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A Multitalented Queen in Performing Arts!
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28:39In this episode, I’m chatting with Linda Boston who is an incredibly multitalented force in the performing arts industry! She talked about how she feels about earning her a place in the National Women's History Museum, various projects like her narration of the book "The Uncrowned Queen Reclaims Her Throne", and so much more! Thank you for tuning i…
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A Trailblazer In The World of Gymnastics!
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27:20In this episode, I’m chatting with the LEGENDARY, Wendy Hilliard, a trailblazer in the world of gymnastics and a champion for women's sports. She talked about about being the first Black woman and gymnast to become the President of the Women's Sports Foundation, helping aspiring gymnasts reach their goals, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in!…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Lauren & Alik Colbert, the founders of Laughing Lovebugs. They both talked about the power of laughter yoga, the benefits, how it connects people, how it differs from traditional yoga sessions, and so much more! Thank you for tuning in! Connect with Lauren & Alik Colbert:Website: https://www.laughinglovebugs.co…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Rodney Damon Collins, who is an actor! He was able to shed some light on the issues that actors are looking to change, and we also took a dive into the broader impacts of the strike, exploring how it affects not only the actors themselves but also the industry as a whole. Thank you so much for tuning in!Connect…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with Elnora Harris, who is the founder and owner of "Our Reflections," a groundbreaking toothbrush company. She talked about how representation is so imperative for us as people of color, her unique toothbrushes, being an entrepreneur, and much more! Thank you so much for tuning in!Connect with Elnora:…
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Epis. 351- veteran co-host Deb Klowden Mann joins to discuss Money on the Wall, an epic profile of dealer Larry Gagosian
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1:30:34This special episode features return-guest-but-more-co-host Deb Klowden Mann to discuss the recent New Yorker profile of mega-dealer Larry Gagosian. Deb starts us off by updating us on her closing of her eponymous gallery due to multiple health issues, which made the work unsustainable. We follow that update with our discussion of the article, incl…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with the founder of Connected Kids Thrive and the Connected Kids Thrive Community, Meagan Duncan! She is also a foster mom, early childhood communication facilitator, parenting and behavior coach! She talked a little bit about what her experience was like growing up in a religious cult, overcoming generational parentin…
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In this episode, I’m chatting with motivational speaker, author, advocate, and world traveler Fletcher Cleaves! He talked about a life-altering event that left him in a quadriplegic state. He talked about overcoming adversity and so much more! News Audio Clip Credits: CBS Interview/Fletcher Cleaves YouTube Channel Connect with Fletcher :…
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Epis: 349- Narsiso Martinez on his epic story from Oaxaca to California, from picking produce in the fields to becoming a full-time artist
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1:37:11Long Beach-based artist and former produce field worker Narsiso Martinez talks about: Growing up in a small town in Oaxaca, Mexico (Santa Cruz Papalutla), with several brothers and sisters, and a mom and dad who were often on the road for work; his resistance and questioning of working in the fields, something his family did when he was growing up …
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In this episode, I’m talking about a really great Tubi move I watched called DEADLY DILF, and the results of sweeping trauma under the rug. Thanks for tuning in!Keep up with your host, Linnea!Instagram: @unpacking_the_box_podcast Twitter: @unpackingthebox Websites: https://beacons.ai/unpackingt…
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In this episode, I’m talking about how it’s never too late to start, creating my own magazine, remembering inspiring words, and more! Keep up with your host, Linnea!Instagram: unpacking_the_box_podcast Twitter: @unpackingthebox Magazine: https://unpackinghermagazine.online/Support Linnea: https…
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