Filmmaker and producer Anna Ray, MFA, speaks with Siena about revolutionary storytelling, Southern Black joy, and changing the narrative.

Anna’s Work:
www.portraydproductions.com

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This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

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Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter (and puppeteer and visual artist and father etc) Seth Faergolzia speaks with Siena about pretty much everything.

Seth’s Work:

https://faergolzia.com/

https://multibird.bandcamp.com/

https://dufus.bandcamp.com/music

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Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

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Visual artist, sculptor, and educator Su Begy speaks with Siena about grief, play, and the connective tissue that forms the mysterious collective “us.”

Su’s Work:

https://www.susanbegy.com/

I Am Waiting
By Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Read the full poem here.

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Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

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Community leader and activist John Wilson Smith speaks with Siena about the power of story, community, and communication.

John’s Work:
Facebook
Bahama Village Museum Exhibition, “Relics of a Fading Community”
John Wilson Smith Key West City Commission

Contact John: jwskeys@gmail.com

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Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

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Who makes you come alive? How do you know who to let in to your creative process? All this and more in this discussion of how to find your people in creativity and in life.

Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to put this podcast out into the world. If you’d like to support The Process, and listen to exclusive content from The Process interviews, please consider becoming a patron here.

“The actual presence of others (proximity and regular contact) is essential, and many studies document these structural indicators have just as powerful and, in some cases, more potent effects on indicators of health and well-being.” (Holt-Lunstad J, Steptoe A., 2022 Study)

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Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

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Margot and Siena discuss what the writing process is really like. How do our brains work while we write? How does the creative process change as we age? Is there any value in adjusting the tone of your writing based on where you’re submitting? This fascinating conversation covers all of that, and so much more.

Margot’s Work:
Website
Plays

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Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

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Is it possible that the imperfect can be perfect? How do you know you’re on the right path? How do you use your gifts to the fullest? Who is God, anyway? Photographer, musician and magazine CEO Kijana Crues begins to answer these big creative questions and more in this inspiring conversation.

Kijana’s Work:

Website: Kijanacruesimaging.com

Be Brave Magazine: http://bebravemagazine.com/

Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/@KijanaCruesComedy/

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Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

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Siena discusses boundaries: What are boundaries? How do we deal with guilt after disappointing people? How do boundaries help us avoid burnout?

Siena Facciolo is a musician, podcast host, educator, and writer who is fascinated by the art of being. She is honored to put this podcast out into the world. If you’d like to support The Process, and listen to exclusive content from The Process interviews, please consider becoming a patron.

Support the show

Click “Follow” or the Plus Sign in the top right of your screen to subscribe to The Process on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Please leave a rating and review for us - word of mouth is the best recommendation!

This podcast is produced by Siena Facciolo, edited by Jessica Luo and Siena Facciolo. Our theme music, Winter Woods, is written and performed by Siena Facciolo, Chris Palace, and Jordan Rabinowitz, featuring Sally Louise on guitar, mixed by Chris Palace, mastered by Jett Galindo.

The Process is presented in partnership with Rochester Groovecast.

Become a patron and get exclusive Process episodes here.