Best Maestas Podcasts (2026)

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Closing program with Ginger Dunnil and Josie Lopez 1:28:19

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In this episode, we present the final transmission of live recordings from the exhibition program that accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue at the Albuquerque Museum. This live conversation between exhibition co-curators Ginger Dunnill and Josie Lopez took place on March 2, 2025, and served as the closing event for both t…

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Joseph M. Pierce & Christine Howard Sandoval Live in conversation with Josie Lopez 1:14:19

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This episode continues our series of live recordings from the exhibition program which accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue at the Albuquerque Museum. This program took place on January 16th, 2025, with exhibiting artists Joseph M. Pierce and Christine Howard Sandoval, speaking to the theme of Movement, Memory, and Land. …

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Live at Desert X 2025: Cannupa Hanska Luger and Gerald Clarke in conversation with Desert X Co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas 58:00

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This live conversation features artists Gerald Clarke and Cannupa Hanska Luger and Desert X Co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maestas and took place March 29, 2025 at the Thompson Hotel in Palm Springs, CA as a part of the Desert X 2025 program. This lively discussion between these two Indigenous artists unfolds reflections around land ownership, maintenan…

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue- Long Con Live with Sterlin Harjo and Cannupa Hanska Luger 1:23:04

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This special live program took place on November 2, 2024 and featured a screening of Sterlin Harjo's documentary Love & Fury, a film where Sterlin follows Native artists for a year as they navigated their careers in the US and abroad. Love & Fury explores the immense complexities each artist faces in regards to their own identity as Native artists,…

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue- Planting Justice Live Panel Discussion 1:03:29

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This episode features an inspiring panel conversation with members of the Planting Justice project and continues our series of live recordings from the exhibition program which accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue. Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue co-curator Josie Lopez introduces this conversation with…

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Raven Chacon & Laura Ortman Live Performance 50:36

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Broken Boxes is pleased to present the audio from a very special site specific experimental music performance by award-winning artists and longtime collaborators Raven Chacon and Laura Ortman. This episode continues our series of live recordings from the exhibition program which accompanied Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue. The p…

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Artist Roundtable Live with Tanya Aguiñiga, Jeremy Dennis, Amaryllis R. Flowers and Guadalupe Maravilla 1:03:59

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This episode kicks off a mini-series celebrating our six months of live programming which accompanied the 10 year anniversary exhibition, BROKEN BOXES: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue. On September 7, 2024 the opening program of the exhibition at the Albuquerque Museum included an artist roundtable featuring exhibiting artists Tanya Aguiñiga,…

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A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue - Exhibition Sound Installation 1:15:47

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Over the next several months Broken Boxes will be releasing recordings from live programming which took place at the Albuquerque Museum in relation to the 10 year celebration exhibition, Broken Boxes: A Decade of Art, Action, and Dialogue, curated by Ginger Dunnill and Josie Lopez. The exhibition is currently on view until March 7 2025 and features…

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To Belong: Conversation with Isabeau Waia'u Walker 1:36:53

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In this episode we speak with Portland based multicultural Kānaka Maoli singer songwriter, Isabeau Waia'u Walker. Originally from Wailuku, Maui, Isabeau is a firm believer in the power of stories shared through song and aims to address the mind and heart in everything she creates. Her voice, her lyrics, her melodies and harmonies are both raw and r…

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BROKEN BOXES LIVE - Cassils in conversation with Gayatri Gopinath at SITE SANTA FE 59:29

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In honor of the opening weekend of Movements at SITE SANTA FE, exhibiting artist Cassils engages in a wide-ranging conversation with cultural critic Gayatri Gopinath on how their exhibition represents a departure from their earlier work, what it means to create trans* representation at this particularly fraught political moment, and the specificity…

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Long Con: Sterlin Harjo & Cannupa Hanska Luger, Ep 7 - Tulsa, OK feat. Brownie Harjo 2:03:23

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Long Con is a series of conversations between Director Sterlin Harjo and Artist Cannupa Hanska Luger about life, art, film, history and everything in between - informally shared from the lens of two contemporary Native American artists and friends actively participating in the record of the 21st century. This is the seventh episode of this series, …

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No Place: Conversation with Saya Woolfalk 1:11:57

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In this episode of Broken Boxes we hear a conversation with Saya Woolfalk, a New York based artist who uses science fiction and fantasy to re-imagine the world in multiple dimensions. Saya’s work builds new narratives and questions the utopian possibilities of cultural hybridity. I first met up with artist Saya in the summer of 2023 at her studio i…

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Leadership panel 1:00:01

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Leadership Panel: Going deep with Mark Herman, Captain Pete Golden, John Seaver, and Brian Colón Mark Herman: CEO of Dion’s and Tula’s Kitchen, Chair of Vistage New Mexico. An Albuquerque native, Mark began his career at Dion’s as a pizza maker in 1987. After earning a BA in Economics from UNM, he briefly ventured into finance but returned to Dion’…

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STANKFACE STANDING SOLDIER: Conversation with Mato Wayuhi 1:46:43

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In this episode of Broken Boxes recurring host Cannupa Hanska Luger gets into conversation with Oglala Lakota artist Mato Wayuhi who works in both film and TV as an actor, producer and musical composer, as well as writing his own music. Mato reflects on how he first came to music as an artistic outlet and his creative inspirations and challenges as…

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Leadership panel featuring Steve Stucker, Rebekah Latham, General Miguel Aguilar, and Jon Patten. 48:19

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A dynamic panel discussion featuring Steve Stucker, Rebekah Latham, Major General Miguel Aguilar, and Jon Patten. This episode offers an in-depth look into the diverse leadership styles and experiences of these four exceptional leaders.**Steve Stucker** is best known for his 48-year radio and TV career and was the Morning Show Weatherman on KOB4 in…

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Leadership and Life:- Panel 1. A Peek into the Minds of Steve Maestas, Maria Guy, and Byron Samuels 51:32

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Join us for "Leadership Insights: A Peek into the Minds of Steve Maestas, Maria Guy, and Byron Samuels - Panel 1," where we dive deep into the philosophies and strategies of three extraordinary leaders. those who lead with vision, passion, and purpose.Steve Maestas - Active in our community Steve is the past Chair of Albuquerque Community Foundatio…

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033. Ketty Kerns w/ RezilientKidz a champion the needs of children,equip parents & building families 33:32

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Born in Colombia, South America, Ketty Kerns grew up in the Middle East and graduated from high school in Asia. After receiving a master's in communications, she worked for a global organization for twenty-three years, where she utilized her passion and understanding of family in different cultures. In 2013, Ketty was part of a small team that laun…

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Breaking Boxes & Building Worlds - 10 Year Anniversary! Ginger Dunnill in conversation with Amaryllis R. Flowers 2:27:07

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In this episode, I get into deep reflection with artist and dear sister-friend Amaryllis R. Flowers to mark the 10 year anniversary of Broken Boxes. Amaryllis interviews me around the arc of the project over the course of a decade, uncovering how it has become an archive of the lived experiences and world building strategies of contemporary artists…

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032. Nic McKinley former CIA Operative now focused on counter trafficking. Telling the real story. 50:18

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Nic McKinley is a two-time tech entrepreneur who has pioneered scalable technical solutions aimed at protecting society from predators. Despite being a military special operator, a CIA operative, a founder of two multimillion-dollar tech companies, a graduate of Harvard University, and being dubbed “The Real Jack Ryan”, Nic’s most important calling…

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031. LENYA HEITZIG. Reload Love. Babies and bullets don’t mix. Hope and love instead of fear & hate 51:24

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Lenya Heitzig the founder of Reload Love. Bringing hope and love where terrorism spreads fear hate. She is telling the world that bullets and babies don’t mix! You decide is Lenya Malibu, Barbie or G.I. Jane?Links:reloadlove.com@ireloadlove IG, FB, and YouTube sheologie.com@sheologie IG, FB, YouTube

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Unsettled Scores: Conversation with Raven Chacon 1:13:22

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This episode marks the second time featuring artist and friend Raven Chacon on Broken Boxes. The first time I interviewed Raven was in 2017, when I visited with him at the Institute of American Indian Arts where he was participating in a symposium on Indigenous performance titled, Decolonial Gestures. This time around, we met up with Raven at his h…

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030. SHERYL SAAVEDRA. Coming out of the valley bringing others to the mountain top with her. 34:58

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030. SHERYL SAAVEDRA. Coming out of the valley of a pain filled past, raising to a well known community leader and top performing attorney. http://www.pklegalgrp.com. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/run-mama-run/id1519053091?i=1000543223557https://open.spotify.com/episode/66xrajrVvbD3DlcSpH9z3K?si=GXq0ODosRJW36z8wDoasuw. https://www.desertsag…

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BBP LIVE with artists Matika Wilbur, Andrea Carlson and Cannupa Hanska Luger 1:17:58

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This very special episode of Broken Boxes Podcast marked our first ever conversation in front of a live studio audience. Recurring host Cannupa Hanska Luger was joined by Matika Wilbur and Andrea Carlon on October 28th 2023 as part of the University of Michigan Museum of Art’s Memory & Monuments program. The artist’s drew from a hat of pre-consider…

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029. STEVE McKEE. Where business is won and lost. True wisdom to help you and your company. 34:41

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STEVE McKEE. Where business is won and lost. True wisdom to help you and your company become all you were designed to be. Jewels and gold nuggets from Steve’s new book TURNS: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Steve-McKee/author/B001OJR86KMcKee Wallwork: https://www.mckeewallwork.com/SteveMcKee.com is coming soon…

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Long Con: Sterlin Harjo & Cannupa Hanska Luger, Ep 6 1:53:44

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Long Con is a series of conversations between Director Sterlin Harjo and Artist Cannupa Hanska Luger about life, art, film, history and everything in between - informally shared from the lens of two contemporary Native American artists and friends actively participating in the record of the 21st century. This is the sixth episode of the Long Con se…

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028. TOYA KAPLAN with “FOR the ONE” working against human trafficking, and child exploitation. 42:00

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Toya Kaplan founder of “For the One” and “Vulnerable No More” helps us walk through the difficult topics of child exploitation and human trafficking, providing resources that helps us talk to our family and friends. Visit https://www.fortheone.one. www.vulnerablenomore.org

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We Are Here! - Conversation with Raven Halfmoon 1:15:29

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After years of planning a conversation together for the podcast, artist and friend Raven Halfmoon and I sat down for a chat on a sunny summer afternoon above the clay education workspace at the Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts in Helena, Montana. We talked about the beginning of Raven’s path as an artist and how, although she works across me…

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Representation, Collaboration & Clay: Conversation with Sydnie & Haylie Jimenez 1:24:21

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This summer I had the opportunity to sit down with twin sisters Sydnie and Haylie Jimenez as they rounded out a two year stint at the Archie Bray Foundation for Ceramic Arts. We sat down in The Bray’s library to recap on life and art just a couple weeks before they headed back to Chicago to continue the next chapter in their creative practice. The …

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You're Welcome: Conversation with Paul Farber, Cannupa Hanska Luger, and Ozi Uduma 1:32:20

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For this episode of Broken Boxes I am joined by Monument Lab Director Paul Farber, University of Michigan Museum of Art Assistant Curator of Global Contemporary Art Ozi Uduma and artist Cannupa Hanska Luger. We gathered together in Ann Arbor Michigan in late September 2023 at the University of Michigan’s Media Center during the opening week of the …

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An Indigenous Present: Conversation with Jeffrey Gibson and Jenelle Porter 2:20:21

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In this episode I had the honor to sit down with artist Jeffrey Gibson joined by curator and co-editor of An Indigenous Present, Jenelle Porter. We were given space at SITE Santa Fe in Director Louis Grachos office to have a long and generative conversation while we celebrated the book's launch over Indian Market weekend. We talk about Jeff’s pract…

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Long Con: Sterlin Harjo & Cannupa Hanska Luger, Ep 5 2:05:18

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Long Con is a series of conversations between Director Sterlin Harjo and Artist Cannupa Hanska Luger about life, art, film, history and everything in between - informally shared from the lens of two contemporary Native American artists and friends actively participating in the record of the 21st century.This episode is the fifth conversation betwee…

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Instructions For A Future: Conversation with Amaryllis R. Flowers 1:53:45

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Nine years after our first conversation on Broken Boxes Podcast, I got to circle back with one of my besties, and the incredible artist now known as Amaryllis R. Flowers. Amaryllis works across materials from drawing to video, to performance to clay, creating a visual language paying attention to the spaces in-between categories, and revering those…

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Relative Arts: Conversation with Korina Emmerich & Liana Shewey 1:52:11

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In this episode of Broken Boxes we sit down with Relative Arts founders Korina Emmerich and Liana Shewey. We chat about their long and collaborative friendship, the powerful impact and also social harms that can often accompany radical collective advocacy within mutual aid and direct action work. We speak to the growing pains and collective strengt…

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027. TOM ZIGLAR shares his new book “10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times” and more. 52:50

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10 Leadership Virtues for Disruptive Times: Coaching Your Team Through Immense Change and ChallengeBY: TOM ZIGLAR. And so much more to reach Tom or stay updated with Tom go to Ziglar.com or email him at [email protected]

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The Astral Sea: Conversation with Tsedaye Makonnen 1:20:02

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In this episode of Broken Boxes Podcast we hear from Tsedaye Makonnen, a multidisciplinary artist, curator, researcher and cultural producer. Tsedaye’s practice is driven by Black feminist theory, firsthand site-specific research, and ethical social practice techniques, which become solo and collaborative site sensitive performances, objects, insta…

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Come With Me! - Conversation with Natalie Ball 1:19:52

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In this episode we hear from artist Natalie Ball who dives right in sharing critical artworld survival insight gleaned from a life changing studio visit by artist Willie T. Williams while she was attending Yale School of Art. Among a long list of support tactics Willie imparted, the artist emplored Natalie to find a means to sustain a studio practi…

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Harsh Noise: Conversation with Autumn Chacon 2:01:32

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In this episode we hear from Diné and Xicana sound artist Autumn Chacon who uses her activism, art practice and community involvement to communicate as a contemporary storyteller both locally and internationally. Autumn starts the conversation with reflection on the term Artist and how claiming this identity allows for a breaking of the rules insti…

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Multiplicity Of Truths: Conversation with CASSILS 1:25:01

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In this episode of Broken Boxes we hear recurring host and artist Cannupa Hanska Luger in conversation with Cassils, a transgender artist who makes their own body the material and protagonist of their performances. Cassils’s art contemplates the history(s) of LGBTQI+ violence, representation, struggle and survival. For Cassils, performance is a for…

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Origin Story: Ginger Dunnill interviewed by Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski to celebrate 9 Years of Broken Boxes Podcast 3:01:25

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This episode marks 9 years of the independently produced archival broadcasting project Broken Boxes. For this special anniversary episode, creator and producer Ginger Dunnill is interviewed by Artist and friend Amaryllis DeJesus Moleski. This is the first time Ginger has ever been interviewed on the project and the conversation provides a deeper lo…

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Bright Sounds: Conversation with Laura Ortman 57:55

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Broken Boxes met up with musician and composer Laura Ortman during her Artist Residency at the Institute of American Indian Arts for this episode where we chatted about her long love affair with the violin, how music has supported her in navigating the ups and downs in life and the value of the violin in contributing to collaboration and transcendi…

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Dark Symphony: Conversation with India Sky 1:04:52

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In this episode we hear from multidisciplinary artist India Sky whose art practice of music, moving image, installation, dance and performance investigates the invisible forces of ancestry, power and spirit that shape her experience, and engages radical imagination as a source for transformation, communion, homecoming, liberation, and survival. Her…

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Long Con: Sterlin Harjo & Cannupa Hanska Luger, Ep 4 2:56:24

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Long Con is a series of conversations between Director Sterlin Harjo and Artist Cannupa Hanska Luger about life, art, film, history and everything in between - informally shared from the lens of two contemporary Native American artists and friends actively participating in the record of the 21st century.In this almost 3 hour long episode and the fo…

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026. Inspirational Shorts. Listen to 23 shorts from prior episodes to start 2023. HAPPY NEW YEAR! 42:20

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Here are 23 inspirational shorts for from prior episodes to start your 2023. HAPPY NEW YEAR form Voice of a Lion!Here is the order and episode of the Voice of a Lion guests 1. 11 Tom Ziglar. 2. 22 Scott Tillema. 3. 23 Kim McManus. 4. 01 Brian Colòn. 5. 03 Monique Jacobson. 6. 10 Nic Mckinley. 7. 12 Gail Miller. 8. 19 Adrian Perez. 9. 02 Maria Guy. …

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Finding The Words: Conversation with Elisa Harkins 1:03:31

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In this episode of Broken Boxes we talk about the life and current projects of Cherokee/Muscogee artist and composer Elisa Harkins. From her experience of being an adopted child to surviving a near fatal bike accident, Elisa shares both foundational and vulnerable life experiences which gave her strength as an artist. Elisa also reflects on grad sc…

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025. Brian Bushway overcame his loss of sight and uses it inspire others to become more. 50:16

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Brian Bushway has several documentaries on his ability to over come his loss of sight. We want to introduce you to Brian with a deeper look into who he is and the effort he’s made to climb out of a valley. A look at his journey and where he is today. His commitment to pouring what he has learned into others and how they to can overcome what they ar…

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024. Steve Stucker truly changing lives of families getting them off the ground with Beds for Kids! 51:49

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Steve Stucker dose so many amazing things for our community and world. In this conversation we take a look at how Steve is getting folks off the ground… literally. “Beds for Kids”Beds4Kidz.org

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Ingeniero social: Conversation with Guadalupe Maravilla 1:05:52

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Guadalupe Maravilla is a transdisciplinary visual artist, choreographer, and healer. At the age of eight, Maravilla was part of the first wave of unaccompanied, undocumented children to arrive at the United States border in the 1980s as a result of the Salvadoran Civil War. In 2016, Maravilla became a U.S. citizen and adopted the name Guadalupe Mar…

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023. Kim McManus takes over Battle Ready studio & joins us for Adoption mo. Love and inspiration. 57:19

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Kim McManus joins us for Adoption month. Giving us a peak at her story and how God broke the cycle of her past. Mosaic education initiative for those aging out foster care and refugees where determination meets opportunity. MEI Website: https://www.mosaicei.org/donateMosaic Global: https://mosaic.org/GlobalKim’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/kim…

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Into The Irrational Space: Conversation with SWOON 46:30

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Broken Boxes is thrilled to present a very special conversation with the prolific artist Caledonia Curry, known globally as SWOON. In speaking with Broken Boxes producer Ginger Dunnill during the opening of Seven Contemplations at CONTAINER in Santa Fe, NM, Callie reflects on how art has been a healing practice for her throughout life. She talks ab…

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Full Circle: Conversation with Christine Howard Sandoval 1:21:52

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In this episode we hear interdisciplinary artist Christine Howard Sandoval in conversation with Cannupa Hanska Luger. Christine breaks down the importance of research within her current practice and how her family have become an integral part of her work as she uncovers deeper relationship to her ancestors' pathways throughout California. She refle…