Thoughtful Intentions

When Out West

Jonathan Savage is a New York based actor whose pandemic journey somehow led him to living in a van in Yellowstone National Park. Jonathan was last seen off-Broadway in Seesaw, as well as Footloose at both The Muny and The Kennedy Center. His concert Farewell to the West describes his quarantine journey from being a Professional Actor in New York City to living in a van in Yellowstone. A live performance is available on YouTube and once again in person at Feinstein's/54 Below this coming January. 

The Original Inspiration: Part 2

Jesse Winch was born and raised in the Bronx of Irish immigrant parents. He is the former cathaoirleach (chairman) of the O'Neill-Malcom Branch of CCÉ. A founding member of the band Celtic Thunder, Jesse also performs with various other groups playing bodhrán (Irish drum; pronounced "bow-ron"), guitar, bouzouki, and harmonica, and has recorded widely with many notable musicians. In May of 2012, Jesse was inducted into the CCÉ Hall of Fame.

A Chronicle of Calculated Risks

Alex Kramer is a “nontraditional” pre-med student in almost every sense of the word. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2018 she moved to New York to pursue her dreams of being a Broadway performer. She worked as a waitress, a fitness instructor, and even dabbled in the corporate world while working on her original Jazz Vocal Album. After a medical diagnosis of her own, and with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic Alex decided to pursue another dream - a dream of becoming a Doctor. She’s currently in the throes of applying to medical school, while working full time at a Clinical Research Facility.

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally

Gabriella & Isabela Ramirez are sisters and founders of the Brooklyn-based business, Las Brewhas. Las Brewhas is a Latina-owned, family-run skincare line that is 100% sustainable. All of their ingredients are either supplied by local farms or sustainably sourced from the amazon from indigenous sellers. They are able to make products that are both beneficial for your skin's health as well as the planet, and Gabriella handmakes all the products herself. Their goal is to be able to have different weekly vendors that are local, and are especially looking to work with other QTBIPOC vendors and artists. When they are able to have a staff they will prioritize diversity and providing a community hub that is just as unifying.

Balancing An Open Mind with Saying No

Brendan Berndt is an actor, podcaster, and former vlogger who has major passions for both directing and writing. After attending four years as part of the Penn State BFA in Acting program, Brendan made the big move to New York. Less than a year later, the pandemic hit hard and Brendan found himself back home in Columbia, Maryland trying to figure out his next steps. Thank god that he had his own Podcast (Stuck in my Head) to keep him sane and moving forward.

I'm Trying To Go With The Flow

The second solo episode with reflections from me, your host, Fiona Winch. 

Live From Your Living Room

Chloe de Winter is an Aussie physiotherapist, master Pilates instructor, and founder of online Pilates studio, Go Chlo Pilates. After living in Brooklyn for three years, she found herself stuck in Australia, unemployed, and living with her husband at her parents' house. How romantic! It was from her parents' converted study that Chloe launched Go Chlo Pilates and brought her skills to an online, global community. Chloe is passionate about Pilates, about helping others feel good in their bodies and making Pilates accessible to all. Her online platform offers classes for all levels, all schedules, and all preferences.

Sustainability with Style: NMB New York

Designer Natalie Brown founded her clothing brand “NMB New York” in October 2020. The brand is based on her thesis collection from Parsons School of Design, where she graduated in 2020 with honors in Fashion Design following an undergraduate degree in Art from Elon University. The Peachtree City, Georgia native now calls New York home. She started her brand with an aim to create clothing that allowed people to embrace their individuality, and feel empowered by what they wear; feel good, look good, and do good. Natalie wanted to create the clothing that she wanted to wear, but could not find. NMB New York designs are based on upcycling, meaning that they take thrifted/vintage/other clothing, deconstruct them, then use them as fabric to create new, upgraded NMB original clothing. No NMB piece of clothing looks the same, each is an original, giving every customer their own unique expression. NMB aims to rebrand the idea of upcycling, giving it a fresh edge and luxury feel, whilst making strides toward a fashionably cleaner world and a healthier environment. Reduced waste never looked so good.

#YourRulesYourLife

Wendy Behar is a licensed Therapist and author who has been sober for more than 23 years. There have been many twists and turns in her life that have inspired her to share resources and personal stories in order to empower all women, especially millennial women. Married at 22, raising two children in an abusive family, with an unsupportive spouse, divorcing, going to grad school at 40, and caring for sick parents are only a few of the challenges she’s faced. Her goal is to help women conquer their fears and learn to live a more authentic life. In her Amazon book #YourRulesYourLife, she discusses what she wish she had known when she was younger. Her goal is to empower others to improve by prioritizing their needs. For daily inspiration, follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Linkedin.

Comedy, Content, & the Beauty of Collaboration

Zack Wold is an actor, writer, and content creator based in LA. He is a graduate of both the Penn State School of Theater and the comedy studies program at The Second City in Chicago. He has his own sketch series WOLD ENTERTAINMENT, the first season of which is available on YouTube right now, and his podcast, "Around The Wold", drops new episodes every Friday.