The Women in the Arts podcast series is made possible, in part, by the Alabama State Council on the Arts and is a partnership between Girlspring and See Jane Write, a website and community for women who write.
This podcast gives the young women of Girlspring the opportunity to interview women from a wide range of arts fields, including literature, theater, dance, visual arts, and fashion.
Listen in below, and be sure to follow our YouTube channel!
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Episodes
Episode 1: Alie B. Gorrie and Eden Stephens
In this episode, Girlspring Springboarder Eden Stephens interviews actor, arts educator, and disability inclusion activist Alie B. Gorrie.
Episode 2: Randi Pink and Price Kilgore
In this episode, Girlspring springboarder Price Kilgore has a chat with award-winning author, Randi Pink, who wrote Angel of Greenwood, Girls Like Us, and more.
Episode 3: Avani Patel, Sohnee Patel, and Srihitha Vem
In this episode, Avani Patel, jewelry designer and owner of Avani Rupa Fine Jewelers, is interviewed by two GirlSpring Springboarders: Srihitha Vem, and Avani’s daughter, Sohnee Patel.
Episode 4: Annie and Kate Butrus
For this episode, we brought a mother-daughter pair to the mic. Kate Butrus interviews her mom, Annie Butrus, an award-winning visual artist who specializes in painting and printmaking.
Episode 5: T. Marie King and Jaina Burrell
In this episode, Springboarder Jaina Burrell interviews T. Marie King, an Emmy and NAACP Image award nominated film producer, activist, and consultant specializing in issues of equity.
Episode 6: Salaam Green and Price Kilgore
In this episode, Girlspring Springboarder Price Kilgore interviews Salaam Green, the inaugural poet laureate for the City of Birmingham, and founder of Literary Healing Arts Foundation and Services.
Episode 7: Kim Scott and Srihitha Vem
In this episode, Girlspring Springboarder, Srihitha, interviews Kim Scott, a Billboard chart-topping jazz and classical flutist, and Director of Student Support Services at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
Episode 8: Lillis Taylor and Jaina Burrell
In this episode, Girlspring Springboarder Jaina Burrell interviews Lillis Taylor, textile artist and Director of the March Quilts, creator of Tre Lilli clothing line, and co-founder of Bib & Tucker Sew-Op.
Episode 9: Megan LaRussa and Caitlyn Webster-Roberts
In this episode, GirlSpring Springboarder Caitlyn Webster-Roberts interviews Megan LaRussa, the style coach behind Style Yourself Chic, a platform that aims to empower, educate, and inspire real women to dress for the life they desire.
Episode 10: Eryn Cade and August Intoccia
In this episode, Springboarder August Intoccia interviews dancer and choreographer, Eryn Cade, who has performed with Atlanta Dance Connection and Southern Dance Works.
Episode 11: Eileen Kunzman and Lila Butler
In this episode, GirlSpring Springboarder Lila Butler interviews Eileen Kunzman, founder and Director of Magic City Art Connection, one of Birmingham’s most beloved community arts events.
