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Episodes
Ep 44 - Sterling Bishop, AKA DJ Smooth B, on the art of DJ'ing to move a crowd and his positive impact creating connection through music on Martha's Vineyard and beyond
 In this engaging episode, DJ Smooth B, also known as Sterling Bishop, takes us on a journey from his roots in Boston to becoming a celebrated DJ on Martha's Vineyard. Sterling shares his early musical influences, the...
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Ep 43 - Heidi Feldman of MV Sea Salt on persistence, resourcefulness, giving back, and her commitment to sourcing local ingredients to create MV Sea Salt on her down island farm
In this engaging conversation, Heidi shares her journey from a tech background to becoming a successful entrepreneur on Martha's Vineyard with her business, MV Sea Salt. She discusses her love for the island, the...
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Ep 42 - Anna Marden of Sonic Flow on overcoming writers block with sound baths and sharing the gift of sound meditation with our community
In this engaging conversation Sylvie interviews Anna Marden about her work as a sound artist who facilitates sound baths using different instruments including Himalayan singing bowls, gongs and chimes . Anna shares...
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Ep 41 - Monica Brady-Myerov, publisher of the Vineyard Gazette, on her love of storytelling, local journalism, podcasting and finding community on MV
In this engaging conversation, Monica Brady-Myerov and Sylvie Farrington discuss the vibrant Vineyard community, the role of the Vineyard Gazette Media Group and the future goals of the newspaper. They delve into the...
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Ep 40 - Roberta Kirn of BeWellSING on connection and healing through singing in community
In this engaging conversation, Roberta Kirn and Sylvie discuss Roberta's island journey and her passion of singing in community settings, highlighting the transformative power of singing songs with others. Roberta...
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Ep 39 - Lucas Ostinato, musician and Edgartown School music teacher on all the ways that music has shaped his life's journey
In this engaging episode Sylvie interviews Lucas Ostinato, also known to islanders as Lucas Nascimento. Lucas is originally from Brazil and Sylvie and Lucas explore how his dedication and love for playing music has...
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Ep 38 - Authors Brenda Horrigan and Elisa Speranza on writing and creating a true sisterhood with the Washashores Writers Collective
In this engaging podcast episode, Sylvie Farrington hosts Brenda Horrigan and Elisa Speranza, who share their unique journeys to Martha's Vineyard and the formation of the Washashores Writing Collective. They discuss...
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Ep 37 - Sherry Sidoti on writing her first memoir, embodied writing and the power of sharing your story to inspire others
In this soulful conversation, Sylvie speaks with with Sherry Sidoti, long time Vineyard yoga teacher and more recently, author of her debut memoir, a Smoke and a Song. Sylvie and Sherry discuss their journeys of...
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Ep 36 - MV Native Marta Azzollini from Martas Kitchen on growing a year round private cheffing business after college
In this engaging conversation, Marta Azzollini shares her journey as a private chef on Martha's Vineyard, discussing her return to the island after college, the organic development of her culinary business, and the...
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Ep 35 - MV Native Sarah Shaw Dawson on her double career in the arts: playing music and writing for the MV Times
In this delightful conversation, Sarah Shaw Dawson shares her journey from growing up on Martha's Vineyard to becoming a musician and reporter. She discusses her transformative experiences in her 20s including her...
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Ep 34 - Todd Christy on his island journey from screen-printing Black Dog T-Shirts to creating Chilmark Coffee Company
In this engaging conversation, Todd Christy shares his journey from a college student with a love for coffee to the owner of Chilmark Coffee Company, a nano coffee roasting business on Martha's Vineyard. He reflects...
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Ep 33 - Larisa Stinga on finding inspiration in new surroundings and telling stories through the lens.
In this engaging podcast episode, Sylvie interviews Larisa Stinga, a photographer who shares her journey from Romania to the island, discussing her cultural adaptation, the impact of the pandemic on her career, and...
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