Oak City Move

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In this weeks episode, Sophs sits down with Carly Jones, President and CEO of Artspace, a place for creativity and connection in Raleigh! Tune in a we discuss all the different programs, classes, and events Artspace puts on, as well as the importance of safe spaces and third spaces in our community! Art space also helps everyone feel like they can create, from providing residencies and scholarsh...

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Join Sophs as we talk to Maddie Stanton-Johnson, Operations Manager of A Moment of Magic Foundation, to uncover the real magic behind the mission and hear firsthand what it means to help make someone’s biggest dreams come true. From inspiring stories to the people who make it all possible, Maddie gives us an inside look at the impact A Moment of Magic has on children and families. Tune in ...

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IN todays episode of Oak City Move, Sophs talks with Preston Ross III, founder of The Great Raleigh Cleanup, a non-profit dedicated to helping create a litter-free Raleigh! We’re talking about so much more than picking up litter, we’re talking about community. From bringing people together through neighborhood cleanups to creating a sense of pride and ownership in the places we call ...

In todays episode of Oak City Move, Sophs sits down with Sandhya Anantharaman, a part of the programming committee for OUTSOUTH queer film festival, happening this August 13-16th at the Carolina theater! The two discuss this years festival as they go over common themes between different genres, excitement for upcoming films, as well as the amazing community that has been showing up and growing for generations! Join them as they tal...

In todays episode of Oak City Move, Sophs sits down with the founder and CEO of the MAKRS Society, Max Rivera. We discuss how MAKRS Society dedicates itself to supporting local makers, artists and small businesses. We discuss the the inspirations behind its creation, the challenges and rewards of building a platform for locals, and how important local markets are in creating community. Learn how the organization helps turn passion ...

This week on Oak City Move, we sit down with Raleigh native and Sara Abernethy, founder of Why Hill Kitchen & Brewing, host of the podcast Her Seat at the Table, and entrepreneur. Sara shares her journey from launching one of relief most beloved gathering spaces to becoming a leader in the local business community. We discuss entrepreneurship, building meaningful connections, creating spaces where people feel welcome, and what ...

In this episode, we sit down with Rafael A. Osuba, a Puerto Rican cuotural producer, visual aritst, story teller, author, editor, mentor, and founder of the El Quixote Festival. We discuss the upcoming International Children’s Day celebration, featuring authors, presenters, and books that highlight bilingual and minority voices for children and adults alike. Rafael shares why representation in literature matters, explaining h...

In this episode, I interview Jenn McEwen, the director of Wake on Stage. We discuss how the program brings together talented students and community groups from across Wake County to showcase their creativity and passion for the arts. Jenn shares the story behind how Wake on Stage began, what inspired her to create a platform for young performers, and how the event has grown into a celebration of artistic talent in the community.

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In today’s episode, Sophs sits down with Emily Foster, the Co-Director of the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival taking place in Durham April 16th–19th. We talk about the great new films and filmmakers that will be showcased, what makes this year’s lineup especially exciting, and how the festival continues to be a vital platform for documentary storytelling.

Emily also shares insights into the curation process, h...

In this episode of Oak City Move, Sophs sits down with Dave Klemp, executive director of the environmental non-profit, Trees for the Triangle. Trees for the Triangle is a "pay what you can" non-profit that helps restore trees in the Triangle area, planting new trees as well as replanting old trees. During this episode Dave and Sophs discuss the importance of Urban Forestry (especially amongst climate change), how Trees for the Tria...

 Breyton Hill interviews Adriana Brassart, Head of Public Diplomacy and Press at the Delegation of the European Union [European Union] to the United States. Adriana explains what her job is and how she first got into the realm of politics.

With Adriana’s previous experience working as an International Policy Officer for the Middle East and now the Head of Public Diplomacy and Press for the United States, the pair discusse...

Breyton Hill interviews Dr. Laura Bottomley, an engineering professor at NC State, about her career journey, motivation, and common misconceptions about engineering. 

Dr. Bottomley talks about her original dream to be an astronaut right up until the moment she got in the classroom. “I loved it. Teaching was the ultimate puzzle… to figure out how to explain things to people so that they would understand and would ge...

In this episode Sophs sits down with Destinee Wormack and CJ Jones, students of NC State who will be showcasing their research project at the Symposium on Afrofuturism and Diasporic Scholarship on feb. 19th! They discuss their project and how it focuses on pregnant women of color in prison systems, how these topics are often overshadowed and how they are helping bring it to the forefront. We also discuss different projects and even...

In this episode Sophs speaks to Laura Martin, the chief outreach officer, for Step Up Ministries, an organization that helps individuals and families find housing, work, and overall stability! Step Up offers programs and classes to help prepare people for interviews and other professional meetings that can help provide for them and their family, and provide other help and stability even afterwards. Listen for more information on ho...