Leslie Clark shares her fascinating story of how a solo journey to Africa to create art led to a 40-year immersion into the life and culture of the nomads of the Sahara. She led film crews from National Geographic, advised US ambassadors about an area that was considered too dangerous for them to visit, and guided groups of tourists to the most remote parts of the Sahara visiting the desert and the nomadic festivals of the Wodaabe and Tuareg people of Niger. After developing a deep connection with the people she met, her focus shifted to humanitarianism by selling her art to help those less privileged. She also started The Nomad Foundation, which provides water, health care, education, and food to those who need it.  Mentioned in this episode: Nomads of Niger by Carol Beckwith, Irma Turtle, National Geographic, Tuareg, Tamesna Center for Nomadic Life, The Nomad Foundation, Wodaabe. https://nomadgal.com/ https://www.wanderandmuse.world/

Listen to a conversation about the captivating world of film with Johnny Remo, CEO and executive producer for Skip Stone Pictures. From Johnny's early days acting in soap operas, such as "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," to producing more than 15 feature films, his career continues to be remarkable especially since he has segued into directing. Mentioned in this interview: FREDI, The Chariot, Monstrous, Like a Country Song, Hardflip, Burn This, "second acting," Susan Lucci, Alice and Sam Walton, Mario Van Peebles, Christina Ricci, Dove Foundation, Crystal Bridges of American Art, John Ashton, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rosanna Arquette, Hellfire, Dolf Lundgren, Harvey Keitel, Stephen "Slang" Lang, Old Tucson, Gary Oldman, Gary Sinise, and John Malkovich. https://skipstonepictures.com/ https://www.wanderandmuse.world/

Violinist and composer Vicki Brown discusses the inspiration for her album "Lucky" on Harmonic Ooze Records. The connection to nature, freedom of exploration, and improvisational curiosity all play a role in her velvety nature-inspired compositions. Mentioned in this episode: Violin, viola, guitar, forest bathing, Madera Canyon, The French Tourist, Laurie Anderson, Bach, Andrew Bird, Brian Lopez, Gabe Sullivan, Pork Torta, Golden Boots, Naim Amor, Amy Rude, Tom Walbank, Al Foul, Dirty Three, loop pedals, and Felix's houndstooth pants. vickibrown.bandcamp.com wanderandmuse.world

Nicci Radhe shares how becoming connected to the earth through gardening not only transformed her barren yard but also made a life-changing positive impact on her physical and mental health, family life, and career. Horny Toad Horticulture now sells 60 varieties of organic seeds native to Tucson, Arizona. Mentioned in this episode: Awareness Ranch, EcoGro, Native Seed Search, Barrio Bread, Inch By Inch AZ, Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Rillito Farmers Market, Tucson Organic Gardeners, Pima County Public Library, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity, gut health, native plants, backyard gardeners, bug biodiversity, rewilding, moringa tree, Sonoran wheat, and worm poop Find Horny Toad Horticulture on Facebook and Instagram: @hornytoadhorticulture Podcast website: WanderandMuse.World

Host Heather Wuelpern shares a brief recap of the 17 episodes from Season One of Wander & Muse with Heather. Carrie Seid - 3D Watercolor Artist Tamara Scott Anderson - Fiber Artist Ray Cleveland - Landscape Photographer Al Glann - Large-Scale Metal Sculptor Wolfe Bowart - Physical Performer Martin Fontes - Culinary Creator Elena Acoba - Writer and Editor Michelle Carnes - Interior Designer Jennifer Rischard - Wellness Retreat Manager Lex Gjurasic - Visual Artist Don Guerra - Bread Maker Martha Retallick - Photographer and Writer Heather Wuelpern - Podcast Host, Artist, and Writer Gayle Petrillo - Writer and Confidence Coach Laura Pendleton-Miller - Gallery Creator Vanessa Wingerath - Wild Woman Photographer Katie Ormsby - Graphic Artist

Listen to this insightful conversation with Katie Ormsby—graphic designer and owner of Katie Rou Design—when she shares her creative process, inspirations, and opinions. We talk about the psychology of color and fonts, mood boards, typography, serifs, the Tucson Streetcar, and beer! Mentioned in this episode: Pantone Color of the Year, Vantage West Credit Union, BRINK Media, Dillinger Brewing Co., Mission Brewing, Startup Tucson, TENWEST Festival, Boom's Closet, and Helvetica. Katie Rou Design: https://katieroudesign.com/ Boom's Closet: https://shopboomscloset.com/ Wander & Muse: https://www.wanderandmuse.world/

Vanessa Wingerath gives women the opportunity to embrace their inner goddess power through her Wild Woman Photography, women's retreats, and Shakti yoga. Her practices include birth photography and womb-based yoga. Mentioned in this episode: The Red Tent, birth doulas, free birth

Laura Pendleton-Miller tells how a group of like-minded community members who wanted to give black artists more visibility created the Blue Lotus Artists' Collective (BLAC). Although this downtown Tucson, Arizona, gallery dedicated to providing emerging and established black artists a space to show their artwork and share their stories is in its infancy, it has already made a monumental impact in the community and for black artists near and far. Mentioned in this episode: Tucson Museum of Art, Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson (MOCA), the University of Arizona Museum of Art, Davis Brothers, Brockman Gallery, Harwood Museum of Art, The Phillips Collective, Tucson Weekly, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, Arizona Illustrated, Arizona Luminaria, Michael Kasser - Holualoa Companies, Joanne Stuhr, Mary Okoye, Jacob Lawrence, Nikesha Breeze, Allan Houser, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA), and Blackdom, New Mexico. BLAC: https://www.bluelotusartistscollective.com/ Wander & Muse: https://www.wanderandmuse.world/

After keeping scars that covered half her body a secret for more than 60 years, Gayle Petrillo decided to turn a tragedy into her inspirational book, "The Accident". Petrillo's lifetime of dealing with body image issues related to the scars she concealed spurred her image consulting business called First Impressions, which assists teens and adults with important soft skills, such as eye contact, decent handshakes, networking skills, and more. Mentioned in this episode: Arizona Burn Foundation, Phoenix Burn Society, JW Marriott at Starr Pass, Banner UMC Burn Unit, Beads of Courage, Phoenix World Burn Congress, First Impressions, American Red Cross of Southern Arizona The Accident: https://booklocker.com/books/11593.htmlFirst Impressions Image Consulting: https://www.firstimpressions1.com/

Get to know the host of Wander & Muse a bit more by listening to one of her former guests interview her instead. Learn about what Heather enjoyed doing in her childhood and how those natural abilities spearheaded different chapters of her career. Mentioned in this episode: Madden Media, Macy's, Designlines, Airbnb Experiences, winning sweepstakes, found-object art, and podcasts.