Josh Clark and Mike Kash join us on the mic this week. These talented filmmakers tell us about making some incredible documentary works and the film scene in Columbus and its growth. Their company, Gymfea Productions, is working on several films and more in the works. We also get some cool history on the LeVeque Tower in downtown Columbus…who knew?! Check out the work of Josh and Mike at http://www.gymfea.com as well as on YouTube.

Speak Easily With Josh Clark And Matt Kash

This week, we are joined again by Broadway’s Own, Thom Christopher Warren. Just like the length of his name (in which our marquee had to change fonts to fit it in), his lengthy career on Broadway and Touring with “THE LION KING” is happening again soon! Thom is also starring in Short North Stage’s production of “INTO THE WOODS” running currently at the Garden Theatre in the Short North. Follow us and fall in love with Thom again!

Speak Easily With Thom Warren

This week on Speak Easily, we truly had the delicious opportunity to speak easily! We are joined on the mic by NOBLE CUT DISTILLERY. This amazing Ohio-based distillery, located in Krista and Ben’s hometown of Gahanna, they pride themselves on making an incredible product that is unique and can be enjoyed by all adult beverage lovers. Hear from the Founder and Head Distiller, Tony Guilfoy, and the CEO Shawn O’Reilly. And yes…we sampled…and OH MY GLORY IT’S SO GOOD! Check them out at http://www.noblecutdistillery.com and pick up a bottle, or seven!

Speak Easily With Noble Cut Distillery

This week on Speak Easily, we get to hear about the upcoming production of “Beauty and the Beast” at Pickerington Community Theatre! We are joined on the mic by Beauty and Beast themselves! Kyle Roby and Mackenzie Leland recount rehearsal and process and the wonderful crew that joins them onstage to tell this story. Production runs July 14-July 23rd, and you can get tickets at 
http://pickeringtoncommunitytheatre.org/tickets/
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Speak Easily With Beauty And The Beast

Today on the mic is the incredible Molly Kruezman. Molly is a talented film Producer, Maker, Festival Director, and one of the most connection-and-collaborative spirits in the City of Columbus. Though only here working for the last year, Molly has made great strides in encouraging folks in the film community to their next steps. Not only that— she’s hilarious and wonderful. If you’re an Indie Filmmaker, make sure to join Molly on social media. Listen to her on your favorite podcast streaming channel.

Speak Easily With Molly Kruezman

DO YOU SMELL WHAT KRISTA IS COOKING??? Grab a metal chair and join us on Speak Easily! We are joined by JOHNNY PARADISE himself, Mansfield native and actor Chris Hahn. Stuntman, former pro wrestler, 18 year personal trainer and life coach for drug offenders, Chris is also one of the most wonderful and fascinating humans. You’ll fall in love! Chris can be found on all social channels as well as imdb.com! Find Speak Easily on all of your favorite streaming channels

Speak Easily With Chris Hahn

Speak Easily With Karen Hewitt

Incredible Columbus Fashion Designer, Gerardo Encinas joins us on the mid this week! Mexican-born, Gerardo has been making waves in the Columbus Fashion scene. An event planner, designer, and local celeb collaborator, you’ll enjoy his amazing stories of his journey. You can find him at his downtown boutique at 251 S. Third St. as well as online at gerardoencinas.com. Listen in on your favorite podcasting streaming network to Speak Easily!

Speak Easily With Gerardo Encinas

Attend the tale of Speak Easily! We are joined this week by Maddie McNamara, Nick VanAtta, and the incredible director Jeb Bigelow with Curtain Players “Sweeney Todd”. Listen to these local actors as they prep for the production opening Sept 8th and running through the 24th. Get tickets at www.curtainplayers.org. Check out Speak Easily on YouTube and your favorite podcasting streaming service! And SWING YOUR RAZOR WIDE!!

Speak Easily With The Cast Of Sweeny Todd.

This week we have a fascinating conversation with Nikki Smith, also known as Nikki the Death Doula. The role of a Death Doula is to educate and empower families to exercise their innate right to care for their own loved ones. Death Doulas “provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support at an intensely personal and crucial time”. You can learn more about this beautiful work through our chat and more at www.nikkithedeathdoula.com (http://www.nikkithedeathdoula.com). Check out Speak Easily 
on your favorite streaming service.

ALSO— Potential trigger warning: discussion of active death

Speak Easily With Nikki The Death Doula

This week on the mic is the PHENOMENAL LaChandra Baker! Lachandra B. Bake is Founder and Lead Consultant at LBB Edutainment, a consultancy specializing in employee engagement diversity, equity, & inclusion, and culture strategy. She is also one of the most lovely and well-versed humans in Columbus, and an avid art lover. Check her out at lbbedutainment.com and on all the Social Media channels. And tune in to all Speak Easily podcasts on your favorite streaming network!

Speak Easily With LaChandra Baker

Our first podcast of 2024, we welcome Westerville Arts Council members Katheryn Munger and Michael Ruehrmund. They are the chairs of WESTERBALL, the incredible Gala hosted by the Arts Council and featuring local artists, musicians, dancers, educators, and this year…spoiler…BIRDS! Listen in to the plans for the Gala, and get your tickets, as it will likely sell out! Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.artscouncilofwesterville.com/westerball-2024. And listen to Speak Easily on all of your favorite podcast streaming channels!

Speak Easily With Michael Ruehrmund & Katheryn Munger

On this week of Speak Easily, we welcome Kim Goodman, Executive Director of the McConnell Arts Center in our beloved Worthington. Kim chats about making the cross-country trek from Arizona to Ohio, her professional flute journey, and how the arts in Worthington are absolutely THRIVING! Make sure to visit the Arts Center yourself, or check into programming and events online at www.mcconnellarts.org. Be sure to tune into Speak Easily on your favorite podcast channel for all new episodes each week!

Speak Easily With Kim Goodman

This week, we chat with Chef Lorenzo Tavani, also known by his incredible social media moniker LORENZO COOKS! He walks folks through food prep, building confidence in the kitchen, foraging, and where good food comes from. His fascinating experiences in the kitchen, in the field, and even on farms give this incredible human so many great stories that you’ll love. You can find him on Instagram at lorenzo_cooks or www.lorenzocooks.com. And be sure to subscribe for new weekly episodes on your favorite podcasting network!

Speak Easily With Lorenzo Tavani

This week on Speak Easily, we chat with Richard Sanford. Theatre critic for Columbus Underground, reviewer, and all-around Arts lover, Richard regales some of his local favorites of Columbus! Find his work at www.columbusunderground.com and be sure to listen in each week to Speak Easily on your favorite streaming network!

Speak Easily With Richard Sanford

This week we chat with the wonderful and charming Adam Williams. Longtime friend and fellow performer, this superstar and Flight Attendant educator shares stories of the stage and sky. His sweet tales will delight and make you smile. You can follow Adam on Instagram and Facebook. And be sure to subscribe to Speak Easily for new weekly episodes on your favorite streaming platform!

Speak Easily With Adam Williams

This week we feature Mallory Golski from Kaleidoscope Youth Center. KYC is a safe space in Columbus for queer youth which provides free programming, housing, and support services. Mallory chats about her journey through Columbus and finding her way to KYC as the Civic Engagement and Advocacy Manager. We love and support KYC and all it stands for, so please support this organization! You can check them out online at kycohio.org (http://kycohio.org) and on social media. Listen in each week for new episodes on Speak Easily!

Speak Easily With Mallory Golski

Today we feature Carmel Avegnon Sanders. Carmel is a theatre coach/instructor and founding Artistic Director of Brave Young Voices, a youth program empowering students to create an original theatre piece. An Otterbein grad, Carmel shares stories of life and learning. You can find information about Brave Young Voices at www.braveyoungvoices.org. Make sure to subscribe for new weekly episodes at Speak Easily

Speak Easily With Carmel Avegnon Sanders

This week on the mic we chat with Mike Wilson. A musician, chef, dad, and brilliant guy, Mike shares his journeys and even plays a little mandolin! You can follow him on social media or at www.mikeswilsonmusic.com
Listen in each week to new episodes of Speak Easily on your favorite streaming channel.

Speak Easily With Mike Wilson

This week we are STOKED to have our friend Lizzie Zink of LIZZIE IS TRYING. She is a stunning musician, crazy talented, and just a wonderful human excited to jump back into a big live performance next week here at BOXLAND (come on out!). You can check out her social pages at Lizzie Is Trying, and you can see her perform live— tickets here: https://www.boxlandmedia.com/events (https://www.boxlandmedia.com/events). Listen in each 
week for new episodes at Speak Easily!

Speak Easily With LIzzie Zink

This week, we chat with the talented Benny Zelkowicz. Benny is an animator, writer, performer, and absolute superstar (and a great Tevye as well)! Benny chats about his extended resume and a lot of 80’s references. You can find him on social media to follow his journeys. Listen in on your favorite podcasting network to hear new episodes each week.

Speak Easily With Benny Zelkowicz

On this episode of Speak Easily, we chat with Fitness Coach, fellow Gahanna alum, and all-around stellar human, Leif Nilsen. Leif has been working with individuals (including Krista) on fitness, weight loss, and nutrition. He really makes it easy to achieve goals and life a better and healthier life. You can check him out on Leif Nilsen Fitness on social media or Weight Loss Without Restriction for Busy Women on Facebook. Listen in to  Speak Easily each week for new episodes on your favorite podcast streaming network.

Speak Easily With Leif Niesen

On the mic this week is the incredible Suzan Bradford. Suzan is the Executive Director of the Lincoln Theatre in Columbus. This gorgeous theatre has a rich history, and Suzan shares some incredible stories of her amazing journey. Please make plans to attend the “Lights of the Lincoln” celebration on April 4th with a performance by the Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre! You can get tickets at www.lincolntheatrecolumbus.com. Be sure to listen to Speak Easily for new episodes each week!

Speak Easily with Suzan Bradford & The Lincoln Theater

This week we had a phenomenal chat with Laura Camara. Vocalist Laura Camara (formerly known as Laura Brunner) is an American performer,  composer, arranger, and educator. Musically trained as a multi-instrumentalist, Laura is perhaps most known for her powerful voice, musical versatility, and innovative improvisation. Not only that, Laura and Krista sang in Children’s Choir together! Make sure you get your tickets for her upcoming show/Album release at the MAC in Worthington, “Shades of Ellington” on Friday April 12! Get more information at www.lauracamaramusic.com. And subscribe to Speak Easily for weekly episodes!

Speak Easily With Laura Camara

Ty Higgins is our guest on this week’s edition of Speak Easily. Ty is the Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations for the Ohio Farm Bureau. A long career of radio, Ty now helps folks understand the importance of farming and travels all around Ohio to advocate for agriculture. He is also a childhood friend of Krista’s, so listen for some memories from the past. You can follow Ty on Facebook, as well as get more information at www.ofbf.org. Listen in each week to new episodes of Speak Easily on your favorite podcast network.

Speak Easily With Ty Higgins

This week on the mic, we are joined by the marvelously talented Brett Reiter. Brett is an Ohio-based Producer, Director and Film Festival Programmer with Cinema Columbus. He shared his journey in film as well as the upcoming Cinema Columbus Film Festival beginning this week! You can get your tickets for the festival running April 24-28 at numerous locations all around the city right here at www.cinemacolumbus.com!
Join us each week for brand-spankin’ new episodes on your favorite streaming network!

Speak Easily With Brett Reiter

This week we chat with Jennifer Zmuda, Emmy-winning director and professional photographer as well as dance instructor and all-around super talented human. Jen chats about her upbringing and falling in love with dance and photography and finding her way to Central Ohio as the sole dance photographer and videographer for Ballet Met. You can find her at www.jenniferzmuda.com or on Social Media channels. Listen in each week for new episodes with Speak Easily!

Speak Easily with Jennifer Zmuda

This week, we feature Scott Vezdos and the HER2-Revue. This is a burlesque showcase featuring performers from all around the country. This event celebrates burlesque, body positivity and sexual wellness, emphasizing breast cancer survivors. Make sure to attend the event at the beautiful Lincoln Theatre! https://my.cbusarts.com/7284
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Speak Easily With Scott Vezdos

Hope Madden and George Wolf stop by discuss their movie reviews and shenanigans! Check them out online at https://maddwolf.com

Speak Easily with Krista Stauffer

Maddwolf

Walt and Mark from Land-Grant Brewing Company stop by (with beer!) to talk about beer, design, moose lodges, non-beer drink preferences, music and of course their podcast, called Beers with the Brewers, available on all major podcast networks, and right here on their website...

https://www.landgrantbrewing.com/lgu/

Land-Grant Brewing

It was a place people came and shared a forbidden beverage and talked. Maybe it was “easy” due to the beverage, but I am sure many great stories came from these speakeasies. Since Columbus, Ohio was the founding spot for prohibition (thanks a lot, Columbus), we gather today to sit down with a beverage and incredible humans just telling their stories. This is “SPEAK EASILY with Krista Stauffer”

Speak Easily with Krista Stauffer

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