After a pause, host Carman Tyra returns with reflections on home, healing, and community in San José, CA (on Muwekma Ohlone lands). From navigating mental health during turbulent times to the joy of adopting two kittens, Carman shares insights on love, solitude, and growth. They also recount turning 32, solo adventures, and soaking in the Levitt Pavilion music series. This episode blends storytelling, personal reflection, and a call to honor local organizers shaping culture in the Bay Area.

✨ Topics: mental health, home & stability, community arts, solitude vs. loneliness, birthday reflections, tarot insights, free live music, and local organizing.

👉 Tune in for a vulnerable, nonlinear recap full of honesty, inspiration, and gratitude.

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broadcasting from the Muwekma Ohlone Lands of Da'Bay Area

Greetings, gewd people! Who else is stumbling out of 2024 and into the new year? I know I am, and being alive in these chaotic times feels good. I may not have a plan yet, however, I know this year will be filled with good stories. Clearly I skipped a few from 2024, and that's okay. We love non-linear time travel in these parts.

Reflections include The Flipside Lovers and The Changing Same.

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Join Carman Tyra in this lively episode of the Plan & Story podcast as she takes you on a vibrant journey through a weekend filled with art, community, and dance. Despite the overwhelming weight of the world, we are reminded of the power of finding joy in the everyday.

Highlights include:

• Color Me Rad: Discover the impact of Local Color’s youth program, where students create art and gain the confidence to exhibit and sell their work. Carman shares inspiring stories of empowerment and the importance of valuing young artists' voices.
• Digital Underground Event: A nod to an amazing event Carman couldn’t attend but wishes she had.
• Clove Art Complex Opening: Explore the new art space that’s celebrating Zoot Suit culture. Carman reflects on the significance of community spaces and the thrill of seeing her friends' artwork proudly displayed.
• Other Brother Brewing Co. Event: Immerse yourself in a night of disco, funk, and fresh beats curated by "Encounters of the Funky Kind." Carman talks about the joy of traveling, trying new things, and dancing the night away.
• New Museum Los Gatos Opening: Carman praises the energetic atmosphere of art show openings and encourages emerging artists to get involved with Gen Arts for skill-building and new opportunities.

Support your local artists by attending events and thanking those who make these incredible experiences possible. Tune in and let the inspiration flow!

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Co-Produced by Jessica Kariisa