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So, What Do You Do?

So, What Do You Do?

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Laura Stein is co-founder and Director of Dancing Grounds, a New Orleans non-profit about to celebrate its fifth birthday. She is also a whirling dervish of a worker bee! If I mix metaphors, it is because I am in awe of her. Original music by
Curtis Thomas is a ticking time bomb! Just kidding. Curtis is a young professional dancer who grew up in New Orleans. His burgeoning career in dance performance makes Colleen a little teary-eyed, and pairs nicely with that of Gerri Houlihan.
Gerri Houlihan is an accomplished dancer, a beloved teacher, and a pleasure to speak with. I met up with Gerri at this summer's American Dance Festival, in Durham, North Carolina. Original music by Ethan Stern and DJ Plie!
Dave Hurlbert is Executive Director of the Marigny Opera House, a "Church of the Arts" in the Marigny neighborhood near New Orleans' French Quarter. We actually met up in Durham, North Carolina, where Dave is on the board of the American Dance
Greetings from beautiful Durham, North Carolina! And happy birthday, show. This time we're talking to Diana Hoffmaster. She is the Director of Grants and Development Operations at the American Dance Festival. We talk about the festival, the fun
In a bit of a change of pace for the show, Baylor is still a high school student! But he has already pieced together a career, and plans to side-step - maybe permanently - the traditional routes of higher education. I thought this was going to
Monique Massey was a bicyclist, killed by a person driving a black SUV the morning the episode came out. Please think about that next time you're tempted to check your phone behind the wheel. At any rate, Keith Holt is a very nice man. He's t
In which Colleen realizes that PR is no joke, and makes some new plans for the ol' podcast.Original music by Ethan Stern!
Last week we spoke with Michael Wallace, Director of the Department of Homeland Security Studies at Tulane. This week, we talk to his student, Doug Fred! Next time, it's on to more abstract versions of Homeland Security. Stay tuned. Original
Michael Wallace directs the Department of Homeland Security Studies at Tulane University. He is also incredibly nice! This is just the first of a series, including episodes on refugee re-settlement and more. Check in next week for a mini-interv
Haley Burns founded Fund17 when she was an undergraduate, and is now its first full-time employee. Shelia Hutchinson and Khulu Kevin Buckner have worked with Fund17 to expand their small businesses! Everyone in this episode works incredibly har
Clark Seipt is Executive Director of the Community Coalition for Haiti, an organization that... well, tune in. Clark's energy knows no bounds. Originally aired in November 2015 on 102.3 FM, WHIV-LP in New Orleans. Intro music by Ethan Stern!
Leah Finnegan used to edit and write for Gawker (and the New York Times, and the Associated Press, and...) She was part of the writing staff that took the Gawker buyout in 2015. We talk about career implications, goals (or lack thereof) and mor
It's a live one! Laine Kaplan-Levenson produces radio for WWNO, the New Orleans NPR affiliate. She is also co-founder and producer of Bring Your Own Stories. She is also very funny, and likes to swim. Originally aired in November 2015 on 102.
Hill is Chief of Staff for Mick Cornett, fourth-term Mayor of Oklahoma City. Colleen has no idea what "Chief of Staff" means, but the original OKC has some serious compatibility with New Orleans. Full disclosure: this is Colleen's second expe
Colleen's cousin Maureen is on the show today. No bias! She started off small at a major airline, and now she is Senior Manager of Corporate and Community Giving. Full disclosure: this is Colleen's first experimentation with live radio. Origi
It's the week-late end of Education Month! Sarah Levin is a member of the SAG-AFTRA union for actors, and volunteers in Los Angeles classrooms with the SAG Foundation. She also writes, produces, acts, holds down a social media job, does the LA
Niloy Gangopadhyay and Kat Coneybear work at Success Preparatory Academy, one of New Orleans' many charter schools. Niloy is the co-founder and current executive director; Kat began at the front desk, and now works as Director of Finance. Have
Leah Jackson has a Master’s degree in teaching, and taught in charter schools in New Orleans before changing parishes. Her schedule is superhuman. Disclaimer: my mother just barely gave me permission to use her words on the show. Thanks, mom!
Julia McNabb Kaufman is Director of Human Capital for Leading Educators. It’s a non-profit based in New Orleans and committed to keeping great teachers in the classroom. What does this entail? The answer involves insurances. Originally aired
Dr. Susan Glisson directs the William Winter Institute for Racial Reconciliation, a non-profit housed by the the University of Mississippi. Charles Tucker is Associate Director. Their work encompasses history, culture, and the messy emotions of
La June Montgomery Tabron is the President and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, which has been in New Orleans since well before you-know-when. She offers incredible insight on how to be an effective CEO, a compassionate person, and a respect
Greetings from Detroit! In today's episode, Colleen talks to Sicari Ware. He's a b-boy, a DJ, a hip-hop organizer, an HIV/AIDS educator, and the winner of the Smoothest Voice on So, What Do You Do? so far. Originally aired in August 2015 on 1
Anna Quartermaine works with Second Harvest, helping Spanish-speaking clients navigate food services in New Orleans. Originally aired in August 2015 on 102.3 FM, WHIV-LP in New Orleans. Intro music by Ethan Stern!
This is Part 2 of a delightful, informative talk with Darryl Durham. He runs the Arts and Community Engagement aspects of Anna’s Place NOLA, a non-profit that gives academic support and arts education to kids in Treme. Originally aired in Aug
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