On this episode of Live at RADIOKISMET, Rebecca Rutstein joins as a guest. Rebecca is a Philly based artist who works in a blend of art, science and technology. She’s spent time collaborating with scientists by going on expeditions at sea in different locations around the world. Rebecca discusses her many adventurers from her residency in Ireland to  studying geology at Cornell. She currently has a sculpture at The Bower, a native garden and sculpture park in Central Pa. Rebecca is now preparing for the Atlantis Research Festival taking place this year. Rebecca can be found at rebeccarutstein.com and @Rebecca.Rutstein on Instagram

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From Studio To Gallery To Submarine with Rebecca Rutstein

Christopher Plant sits down with Karla Ballard to discuss the sharing economy, alternate forms of currency, and her experience running for vice president Karla is an entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Ying, a peer to peer skill sharing platform. You can learn more about Karla via her by emailing her company at info@yingme.co

Wonkadelphia With Karla Ballard

Christopher Plant sits down with Mike Greenberg to discuss the evolution of the film industry during the pandemic, life in the skate world, and the future of donating with equity. Mike Greenberg is an Emmy Nominated Director with strong DP and producing chops. He specializes in action/adventure and sports for documentary, unscripted and commercial production. You can learn more about Mike at his website mikegreenberg.tv  

Minesweeping With Mike Greenberg

Christopher Plant sits down with Peter Madden to discuss discomfort in performing, the clutch factor in leadership, and the relationship between business and art. Peter is the CEO of AgileCat, and Philadelphia based full service creative agency. You can learn more about Peter and AgileCat at agilecat.com

Craving Momentum with Peter Madden

Christopher Plant sits down with Elissa Bloom to discuss local sourcing, maintaining creativity while running a business, and the effects of the pandemic on the fashion industry. Elissa is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy's Center City. You can learn more about her at her companies website philadelphiafashionincubator.com.

Educating the Consumer With Elissa Bloom

Christopher Plant sits down with Daniel McLaughlin to discuss knowing when to ask for help, running a restaurant during the pandemic, and rebuilding community. Daniel runs Mission Taqueria in downtown Philadelphia. He is also a purveyor of community activities, having organized Friendsgiving events for up to 200 people a year annually. You can learn more about Daniel and Mission Taqueria at their website missiontaqueria.com

How Are You, Who Are You? With Daniel McLaughlin

Christopher Plant sits down with Eileen Tognini to discuss creating community, taking advantage of the time that is given to us, and the art scene in Philadelphia. Eileen is an independent curator, who organizes and curates gallery shows, artist salons and sculpture garden events, with a particular focus on the work of emerging and recognized contemporary artists in the Philadelphia and New York regions. You can learn more about Eileen at her website eileentognini.com

Social Alchemy with Eileen Tognini

Christopher Plant sits down with Megan Stein to discuss Wicca, the importance of travel, and astrology. Megan is a designer who applies her fashion background and corporate experience to help shape the visual dynamics and strategic growth of the company she works for: Design Manifest. Design Manifest is a full-service residential design and construction management company that operates out of Philadelphia's Main Line. You can learn more about Megan on her instagram @megdeline or designmanifest.com

Stirring the Cauldron with Megan Stein

Christopher Plant sits down with Opeola Bukola to discuss her experiences working internationally, blackness in Philadelphia, and racism in 2020. Opeola is the Nigerian-born founder and Principal Consultant of Lillo Consulting: a firm specializing in operations and new venture optimization, which has a long history with emerging organizations, brands, and business ecosystems. You can learn more about Opeola at her website Opeola.com

The Racism Tornado with Opeola Bukola

Christopher Plant sits down with Hiruy Tirfe to discuss the Philadelphia music community, music theory, and experiences in music education. Hiruy also shares some of his talents on the saxophone.  Hiruy is a Philadelphia based musician/ saxophonist. He has collaborated with artists such as The Roots, Chill Moody, and Solange Knowles. He has also performed at Radio City Music Hall, Made In America Festival, and more. Hiruy’s record “10,000 Hours” will release within the next year. You can find more information on Hiruy at his website hiruytirfe.org/

Brass Tacks with Hiruy Tirfe

Christopher Plant sits down with Karen aka Tallulah Regan to discuss the tumultuous socio-political landscape, dietary awareness, and the importance of family. Tallulah is a Philadelphia based interior designer, and is principal owner of Tallulah and Bird. Her robust portfolio portfolio of work includes commercial and residential projects that are simultaneously aesthetically beautiful and functional. You can find more information on Tallulah at her website tallulahandbird.com

Please, Don’t Call Me Karen

Christopher Plant sits down with Sarah Van Aken to discuss breaking into the fashion industry, the importance of interpersonal connections, and implementing visions.  Sarah Van Aken is the President and CEO of Van Aken LLC, an entrepreneurial advisory business that focuses on harnessing the human potential to create transformation growth. She is also an experienced fashion designer, as she is the former owner of the Philadelphia based design house SA VA.   You can find more information on Sarah at her website sarahvanaken.com

A Thread Runs Through It

Christopher Plant sits down with Floss Barber to discuss her experience in starting her own company, the value of education, and her perspectives on professional growth. Floss is the founder and CEO of Floss Barber Inc., an award winning full service design studio based in Philadelphia.  You can find more information on Floss at her website flossbarber.com

A Radical Journey of Self Reliance In Design

Christopher Plant sits down with Jen Groover, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and author from Media, PA to discuss the history of her successful career, how learning quantum physics changed her life and how she has embraced innovation amidst COVID 19. Jen Groover has just begun producing portable green screens, made for an office everywhere lifestyle, and has had recent success as a business and human potential consultant, teaching critical impact skills to corporations and employees struggling during the pandemic. Jen is the Author of What If and Why Not and The MORE Method. You can find more info about Jen Groover on her website, jengroover.com.

Human Potential and The Power of Envisioning

Christopher Plant sits down with Philadelphia native, Keith Leaphart, to talk about his medical career, the businesses he founded, and how he is helping others innovate their businesses to the rapidly changing economy during Covid 19. Keith Leaphart is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and physician. Leaphart is the Chair of the Lenfest Foundation, CEO of Replica Creative and founder of Philanthropi. Leaphart describes Philanthropi as LinkedIn for philanthropy with a Venmo platform built underneath it. The Philanthropi platform “is designed to allow individuals to see the collective impact of their giving” by allowing employees to put money aside each paycheck that is then matched by their employer, like a 401K, but instead of retirement, the money is reserved for the individual’s philanthropic pursuits of their choosing. For more information on this platform, go to Philanthropi.com and follow Keith Leaphart on Instagram @doctorpreneur.

Philanthropy and Innovation in Philadelphia

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