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Driftwood ConversationsJoan of AngelsIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I speak with Dr. Joan Hangarter, known to many as Joan of Angels. Joan has spent more than four decades working with people at moments of change in their lives. She began her career as a chiropractor and eventually expanded her work to guide intuitive and visionary women navigating crossroads in their personal and professional lives.
In this conversation, Joan shares the story of her own path: growing up on Long Island, moving west after her father's death, and becoming part of a spiritual community in Los Angeles. Over the years...
2026-03-1242 minDriftwood ConversationsRachel Reid WilkieRachel Reid Wilkie is a shamanic practitioner and tarot reader based in the Joshua Tree area. Born in Cambridgeshire, England, she has lived and traveled widely, with time in Europe, New York, and Los Angeles before the desert became her home. Her work weaves shamanic ceremonial healing and journeying with tarot and Hermetic studies, shaped by trainings in the Andes and the Amazon and years of mentorship. Rachel offers one-on-one sessions that may include energetic clearing, ancestral work, and tarot as a tool for insight and alignment. You can find her on Instagram under her name, and at rachelreidwilkie...
2026-03-0456 minDriftwood ConversationsGabriel HartIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, Hilary Sloane sits down with fellow Z107.7 reporter Gabriel Hart — novelist, musician, and founder of the print-only literary magazine Beyond the Last Estate. Hart’s punk-noir novel On High at Red Tide challenges conventional crime fiction, resisting easy moral packaging in favor of psychological depth and institutional critique. Together they explore what punk and noir literature share at their core: a distrust of the center, a focus on outsiders, and a refusal to sentimentalize broken systems. The conversation moves through discipline, desert solitude, independent publishing, and the creative courage required to build work outs...
2026-02-2542 min
Country Fried RockMisty Mountain Hop - Momma Runs an UltraSummaryMomma's in her first official ultramarathon training block, and things are getting real. Back-to-back long runs? Check. Experimenting with mashed potatoes in a Ziploc mid-run? Also check. (Sweet gels, sometimes we need a break.) As she navigates fueling flails, lopsided pistol squats, and the humbling realization that some “lost skills” were never there to begin with, the ultra journey is serving up equal parts grit and comedy.But the real plot twist? A full-on obsession with the Black Canyon Ultras livestream. Eight hours of desert running, elite women crushing it, and shockingly good coverage, bett...
2026-02-2009 minDriftwood ConversationsBuck BuckleyIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, Hilary Sloane sits down with longtime Joshua Tree resident Buck Buckley for a wide-ranging conversation that begins with his move to the desert during the 2007 construction collapse and unfolds into something much larger. Buck is a big thinker, someone who connects history, language, culture, energy, health, and community into one continuous thread. What starts as a personal story becomes a meditation on how societies grow, fracture, and reinvent themselves. Whether you find yourself agreeing with every point or simply listening with curiosity, this conversation invites you to step back, question assumptions, and consider...
2026-02-1855 min
Neural NewscastCharli's Brat Remixes and Feng's Electronic Rise [Stereo Current]In this edition of Stereo Current, hosts Sloane Rivera and Julian Vance dissect the latest maneuvers in the indie and pop landscapes. We begin with Charli XCX’s surprise remix album, a project that continues her streak of genre-blurring collaboration, and introduce the captivating sound of Feng, the Shanghai electronic artist bridging East and West. The conversation shifts to the business of music, analyzing Domino Publishing's financial triumph and Spotify’s record-breaking user metrics. We also discuss the ethical stand taken by the Dropkick Murphys regarding their management and the nostalgia-fueled return of Hilary Duff to the stage. From the...
2026-02-1506 minDriftwood ConversationsJulie DanielsIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Julie Daniels for a conversation that unfolds slowly and with intention. Julie is a writer, thinker, and guide whose work explores attention, presence, and what it means to live in a deeper relationship with time, language, and self. Rather than rushing toward conclusions, our conversation lingers in uncertainty, curiosity, and the spaces between words. This is not a transactional exchange, but a shared moment of listening and reflection—an invitation to step out of the metronome of daily life and enter something more spacious, human, and quietly alive.
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2026-02-1153 minDriftwood ConversationsHeather ClisbyHeather Clisby is a reporter, traveler, and keen observer of the human condition, and in this episode of Driftwood Conversations, we talk about what it means to stay curious in a changing world. Heather and I both work at Z107.7, a family-owned local radio station, and our conversation moves through journalism, comedy, travel, intimacy, and the shifting ground beneath it all. We reflect on why local journalism still matters, not as performance but as witnessing, and how staying informed does not have to mean living inside a constant scroll. Heather brings humor, honesty, and a wide lens to the...
2026-02-041h 01Driftwood ConversationsClaudia ThompsonIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Claudia for a thoughtful, unhurried conversation about the paths we take and the ones that quietly shape us along the way. Claudia shares the wisdom she has gathered through years of paying attention, including her relationship with the moon as a guide for reflection, rhythm, and renewal. We talk about how lunar cycles influence the way she works, listens, and makes meaning, and how this awareness has shaped her current work in the world. Together, we explore what it means to live with intention, to trust subtle timing, and...
2026-01-2859 minDriftwood ConversationsTalor StewartIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Talor Stewart, a licensed architect and the author of Conscious Home Design. Talor approaches architecture as a living relationship rather than a technical exercise, exploring how the spaces we inhabit quietly shape our behavior, our nervous systems, and the way we give and receive care. Our conversation moves beyond materials and floor plans into something more human, how homes can support intimacy, creativity, rest, and belonging, whether you are building from the ground up, renting, or living in a small space. Talor is an intuitive and deeply conscious practitioner...
2026-01-211h 06Driftwood ConversationsMark WintersThis episode of Driftwood Conversations features an intimate conversation with Mark Winters, a singer-songwriter and former aerospace engineer whose music carries both depth and restraint. Woven throughout the episode are songs written and performed by Mark himself, offering a sonic extension of the themes we explore—curiosity, reinvention, and the courage to keep creating. The episode opens with "Let It Rain" and closes with "Man in the Sky," framing the conversation with music that feels both grounded and expansive.
For more information about Mark’s music, go to info@markwintersmusic.com www.markwintersmusic.com
2026-01-1450 minDriftwood ConversationsMark WintersThis episode of Driftwood Conversations features an intimate conversation with Mark Winters, a singer-songwriter and former aerospace engineer whose music carries both depth and restraint. Woven throughout the episode are songs written and performed by Mark himself, offering a sonic extension of the themes we explore—curiosity, reinvention, and the courage to keep creating. The episode opens with "Let It Rain" and closes with "Man in the Sky," framing the conversation with music that feels both grounded and expansive.
For more information about Mark’s music, go to info@markwintersmusic.com www.markwintersmusic.com
2026-01-1451 minDriftwood ConversationsCynthia AbulafiaIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I’m joined by Cynthia Abulafia, a yoga teacher and guide whose work bridges embodied practice, Goddess wisdom, and lived spiritual experience. What unfolds here isn’t a lesson or a prescription; it’s a deeply human conversation about trust, surrender, and learning to inhabit the body with honesty. Cynthia speaks with rare openness about her own journey, and what moved me most was how grounded and accessible her spirituality feels. It is rooted not in striving or transcendence, but in presence, acceptance, and lived experience. This conversation stayed with me long after we sto...
2026-01-0757 minDriftwood ConversationsIsha MarlaIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, Hilary Sloane speaks with Isha Marla, a 14-year-old student from Portland, Oregon, whose curiosity and discipline have already led her to develop a biodegradable, seaweed-based fabric called Alginifab—an alternative to fast fashion.
But this conversation goes beyond innovation. It’s a thoughtful exchange about creativity, persistence, community, and what it looks like to take a young person seriously as a whole human being. Isha speaks with clarity, steadiness, and a grounded sense of self—offering a refreshing reminder of what becomes possible when we listen without projecting or rushing to define...
2025-12-3139 minDriftwood ConversationsSteven CudenIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with my longtime friend Steven Cuden, a writer whose creative life has spanned Broadway, television, film, and teaching. Our friendship stretches back more than four decades, and that history allows us to speak honestly about what it really means to stay with the work. We talk about doubt, discipline, revision, and the uncomfortable moments that shape a creative life—not as failures, but as necessary companions. This is a conversation about endurance, friendship, and the long game of making art.
2025-12-2456 minDriftwood ConversationsHilary Sloane and Miri HunterThis week’s episode of Driftwood Conversations steps away from a traditional guest format and turns toward listening to the moment we’re living in, to the questions people are quietly asking themselves, and to what’s emerging beneath uncertainty. As the year comes to a close, I reflect on themes of exhaustion, clarity, simplification, and integrity, sharing observations about how people are choosing to live, what they’re building, and what they’re letting go of. The episode closes with poetry by Stanley Moss, read by me, and an original poem written and read by Miri Hunter. We are inviti...
2025-12-1708 minDriftwood ConversationsCharles FtacekChanging the Dial: A Conversation with Charles Ftacek
In this week’s Driftwood Conversation, I sit down with Charles Ftacek, a clinical nutritionist, apothecary maker, and doctoral student whose life journey weaves together hardship, healing, science, and spirit.
You may know Charles from the Joshua Tree Trading Post, where he pours tea with an open heart and an easy laugh. But behind his grounded presence is a remarkable story of survival, transformation, and purpose. Charles shares candidly about growing up with depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts; finding himself in and out of rehab centers; and th...
2025-12-101h 02Driftwood ConversationsHester Van Hooven WardCeremonial facilitator and coach Hester Van Hoeven Ward joins me to discuss spiritual awakenings, motherhood, breaking toxic patterns, and returning to herself in the desert. We trace her journey from New York and Venice Beach to Landers, Kenya, and back to Joshua Tree, exploring how joy can endure—a quiet flame—even during our darkest nights. We also briefly touch on her work with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples and what it means to live as an ally, a mother, and a mystic in everyday life.
2025-11-2651 minDriftwood ConversationsJames MorrisonIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, James Morrison invites us into a radically simple and deeply human approach to acting; one rooted not in performance but in presence. We talk about letting the actor disappear, surrendering to the story, and creating from the belief that you are already enough. James reflects on the quiet moments that shaped his craft, the practice of returning to oneself through art, and the courage it takes to stop abandoning who we are. It’s a conversation about acting, yes — but even more, it’s about living with honesty, attention, and grace.
2025-11-1948 minDriftwood ConversationsJed OchmanekIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with artist Jed Ochmanek, whose work explores perception, presence, and the act of seeing. Our conversation moves through art, awareness, and the subtle ways the environment shapes understanding. It’s a dialogue about attention—how we look, what we see, and what remains unseen.
This episode features music from Dreams of Sleep and Wakes of Sound by Merz, Laraaji, and Shahzad Ismaily.
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2025-11-1248 minDriftwood ConversationsBernard LeibovDriftwood Conversations with Bernard Leibov
In this episode, Hilary Sloane speaks with Bernard Leibov — artist, curator, and founder of BoxoPROJECTS in Joshua Tree, as well as co-founder of the Joshua Treenial: Desert Futures.
Born in South Africa, Bernard’s story moves through the contrasting worlds of apartheid and awakening, the energy of New York’s art and finance scenes, and finally, to the open silence of the Mojave Desert. Here, he discovered a sense of belonging that changed how he lives and creates.
This conversation explores what it means to build community through art, h...
2025-11-0558 minDriftwood ConversationsSailene OssmanIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Sailene Ossman, a pioneering voice in plant medicine and conscious healing. Sailene’s path began with a near-fatal car accident at nineteen—an experience that reshaped her understanding of life, pain, and purpose. Out of that trauma emerged a deep calling to help others find balance and relief through the healing power of plants and fungi. For decades, she’s been a compassionate advocate, guiding people toward natural wellness long before cannabis or mushroom medicine entered mainstream dialogue. Our conversation moves through resilience, service, and the wisdom that comes from w...
2025-10-2251 minDriftwood ConversationsAbigail KochunasIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with artist and energy worker Abigail Kochunas, whose creative and spiritual journey blurs the lines between art, healing, and the unseen world. Abigail paints, acts, writes, and works with energy—bridging the physical and the spiritual through her deep sensitivity and intuitive gifts. We talk about what it means to be born open, how creativity becomes a form of communication with life itself, and how staying sensitive in a noisy world can be both a challenge and a calling. This is a conversation about presence, listening, and the quiet power of...
2025-10-1546 minDriftwood ConversationsKiki and LiaIn this Driftwood Conversations episode, Lia, a homeschooled researcher gathering an oral history of Morongo Basin creatives, and Kiki, a traveler, musician, watercolor lover, and aspiring teacher, offer a glimpse into the lives of teens and local culture today. We discuss self-directed learning, retro music, and surf culture, as well as the impact of social media on attention and confidence. We explore what it truly means to be “best friends” and why documenting this moment in Joshua Tree’s art scene is important. There’s college dreaming, band practice, Swiss chocolate, Argentine meals, and yes… a cameo of favorite desserts.
2025-10-0234 minDriftwood ConversationsLea and KikiIn this Driftwood Conversations episode, Leah, a homeschooled researcher gathering an oral history of Morongo Basin creatives, and Kiki, a traveler, musician, watercolor lover, and aspiring teacher, offer a glimpse into the lives of teens and local culture today. We discuss self-directed learning, retro music, and surf culture, as well as the impact of social media on attention and confidence. We explore what it truly means to be “best friends” and why documenting this moment in Joshua Tree’s art scene is important. There’s college dreaming, band practice, Swiss chocolate, Argentine meals, and yes… a cameo of favorite desserts.
2025-10-0134 minDriftwood ConversationsJef HarmatzIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Jef Harmatz—news director and morning show co-host at Z107.7 in Joshua Tree. Many of you know Jef as the quick wit behind your morning news, but his creative life extends far beyond radio. He’s been a cartoonist, a cook, and now a podcaster in his own right.
Our conversation weaves through art, humor, and the anxiety of making a living as a creative person. Jef reminds us that the value of creative work isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about showing up for the process it...
2025-09-1746 minDriftwood ConversationsHunter ProsperHunter Prosper is a nurse, storyteller, and now author of Stories From a Stranger, a collection born from his journey of asking hundreds of people to share their lives with him. You can follow his work and ongoing storytelling on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
2025-09-1029 minDriftwood ConversationsVirginia CampoIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Virginia Campo—a Colombian-born community builder whose life has carried her across continents, love, and loss. Virginia shares what it meant to immigrate as a child, to grow roots in the U.S., to find unexpected love in a Joshua Tree layover, and to walk through the profound grief of losing her father. That passage of grief led her to train as an end-of-life doula, bringing presence and compassion to others in their most vulnerable moments. What emerges in this conversation is Virginia’s deep resilience and her willingness to b...
2025-09-031h 03Driftwood ConversationsClaudia ThompsonIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Claudia Thompson, a woman whose life has been a rich tapestry of adventure, creativity, and quiet wisdom. Claudia speaks about her “Loving Legacy” project—a way of weaving together the many threads of her journey and reflecting on what truly endures. From unexpected turns that carried her across places and careers, to the deeper pull of love, soul, and fate, Claudia’s story raises questions for all of us: Are we guided by something larger than ourselves? Do we recognize the moments when life redirects us? This conversation is about ho...
2025-08-2708 minDriftwood ConversationsPema Saraswati Part 2In Part Two of my conversation with Prema Saraswati, we move from her childhood in Laos and the flight from war into her years growing up in America. In Sacramento, Prema was expected to serve in silence, yet she excelled in school, pursued higher education, and carried the weight of her family’s survival. Her path led through poverty, dislocation, and an abusive marriage, but also toward resilience and discovery. From these struggles, she found her calling as a healer—drawing on Reiki, hypnotherapy, past life regression, and ancestral wisdom to guide others through trauma. Listen now to Driftwood Conv...
2025-08-2028 minDriftwood ConversationsPrema Saraswati Part IDriftwood Conversations with Prema Saraswati (Part 1)
In this deeply moving first part of our conversation, Prema Saraswati shares her extraordinary journey from a mountain village in Laos, through the terror of war and life in refugee camps, to starting over in America. A member of the Hmong people, she carries the weight of her community’s history—survival under unimaginable circumstances, resilience in the face of displacement, and the quiet strength to keep going. This episode is about loss, courage, and the unseen wounds of war that safety alone cannot heal. Join me as Prema opens her heart abou...
2025-08-1425 minDriftwood ConversationsKatherin Hervey Part 2In Part 2 of my conversation with Katherine Hervey, we dive deeper into the heart of her journey—from leaving the public defender’s office to immersing herself in art, storytelling, and prison reform. Katherine shares how she met Chris Blackwell, a writer and leader working from inside prison walls, and how their friendship has evolved into powerful creative collaborations. Together, they challenge the narratives surrounding incarceration, bringing humanity and healing into spaces often defined by isolation and punishment. This episode is a window into Katherine’s ability to hold complexity with empathy, transforming pain into art and connection.
2025-08-0627 minDriftwood ConversationsKatherine Hervey Part 1In Part 1 of my conversation with Katherine Hervey, we delve into the inner journey that led her from a career in criminal defense law to art and advocacy. Katherine shares how her sensitivity and empathy, once a source of pain, became the compass guiding her toward healing, storytelling, and a deeper purpose. Her work, including The Prison Within and Broken is Beautiful, invites us to see mass incarceration through the lens of connection, humanity, and transformation.
2025-07-3026 minDriftwood ConversationsJonathan Long and Lady ChilaneIn this intimate episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with the radiant and resilient Lady Chilane, a performer, storyteller, and bold soul who has walked through fire and come out singing. Our conversation delves into identity, survival, and self-expression, presenting a poignant testament to what it means to reclaim your story with grace and power. Special thanks to Jeff Hafler for his incredible musicianship and to Rocky’s Pizza for the unforgettable live performance that helped bring this episode to life.
2025-07-1640 minDriftwood ConversationsMaurine XavierIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with Maurine Xavier, a woman who walked away from the safe, expected path of a high-level finance career and into the mystery of a life led by intuition. What unfolds is not just a story of career change—it’s a story of spiritual reckoning, physical pain as a message from the soul, and the quiet courage it takes to choose joy over fear. Maurine shares her raw, luminous journey through burnout, awakening, and becoming a mentor for others seeking their truth. This conversation explores the thresholds we cross when we fi...
2025-07-0955 minDriftwood ConversationsGordon ClarkIn Part 2 of my conversation with artist and filmmaker Gordon Clark, we go deeper into the heart of his story-driven work. Gordon reflects on photographing gang leaders, child subjects, and spiritual seekers, capturing not just portraits but decades of transformation. We talk about growing up in apartheid South Africa, finding truth through frequency, and how trauma and perspective shape both art and identity. Gordon shares powerful moments with Quintino, a boy he photographed from age 4 to 15, and Ernie Lustick, a gang leader seeking redemption. This is a conversation about presence, perception, and the sacred act of witnessing.
2025-07-0349 minDriftwood ConversationsGordon ClarkGordon Clark: Art, Witness, and the Frequency of Connection (Part 1)
Today on Driftwood Conversations, I’m sharing Part 1 of my conversation with Gordon Clark — an artist, photographer, and filmmaker whose work defies the quick snapshot or surface impression. Gordon doesn’t just document people; he walks beside them, sometimes for years, through grief, beauty, transformation, and all the human terrain in between.
2025-07-0229 min
Pathways to TriumphHilary BriggsHilary Briggs read Engineering at Cambridge. She had a varied and successful career as a production manager and managing director. She discovered an appetite for triathlons and became a European and World Champion at her age level. She speaks professionally on resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-06-2728 minDriftwood ConversationsJohn GeartyIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with John Gearty, an immersive media pioneer and founder of Pulse Jet Studios, to explore the frontier where music, technology, and storytelling intersect. John shares his journey from working on Apple’s Vision Pro to collaborating with artists like Björk and Lil Chris on groundbreaking virtual reality music experiences. We discuss what it means to create spaces that extend beyond the stage, how VR can transform the way we connect with art and the spiritual threads that run through even the most futuristic work. This is a conversation about soun...
2025-06-2639 minDriftwood ConversationsJohn GeartyIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with John Gearty, founder of Pulse Jet Studios, to explore the rapidly evolving world of immersive technology, art, and music. From his years at Apple, where he helped develop the Vision Pro headset, to collaborating with groundbreaking artists like Björk, John shares how virtual reality is transforming the way we experience music and creativity. Our conversation extends beyond technology to explore questions of presence, creativity, and human connection in an increasingly digital world.
2025-06-2539 minDriftwood ConversationsKate ClineIn this episode of Driftwood Conversations, I sit down with sound artist and meditation specialist Kate Cline, known artistically as RSI. We explore Kate’s journey into the world of sound — from her work as a producer to her deeply intuitive approach to sound meditation. Kate shares how sound frequencies can influence brainwaves, foster healing, and open doorways to presence and transformation. This intimate conversation transcends technique into the spiritual responsibility of working with sound, reminding us that every vibration carries meaning, even those we cannot perceive.
2025-06-1833 minDriftwood ConversationsJanis CommentzJanis Commentz
Painter and educator Janis Commentz discusses finding beauty in the desert and in everyday life. This conversation delves into her artistic evolution, her dedication to community art education, and how she utilizes creativity as a means of spiritual connection and expression.
2025-06-1116 minDriftwood ConversationsSant Khalsa Part 2In Part Two of Driftwood Conversations with Sant Khalsa, we delve into her recent projects, her community-centered practice in Joshua Tree, and her reflections on legacy, teaching, and how we might reimagine our relationship to the land and each other. Sant is one of those rare people whose presence feels both grounding and expansive. I can’t wait for you to hear her story.
2025-06-0524 minDriftwood ConversationsSant Khalsa Part 1Sant Khalsa is an artist, activist, educator, and longtime resident of Joshua Tree whose life and work embody the kind of transformation this podcast seeks to illuminate.
In Part 1 of this episode, Sant shares the early influences that shaped her, from her Jewish heritage to her spiritual awakening, her name change, and the beginnings of her creative and political journey. We discuss the power of art to reveal what’s unseen, the roots of her photography practice, and the pivotal moment when a California wildfire led her to environmental work that has now spanned decades.
2025-06-0427 minDriftwood ConversationsWendee Nicole & Joyce OrishabaDriftwood Conversations: Wendee & Joyce
In this episode of Driftwood Conversations, Hilary Sloane speaks with environmental journalist Wendee Nicole and her daughter Joyce. What begins as a story about reporting in Uganda and founding a nonprofit unfolds into a moving exploration of identity, adoption, resilience, and love across cultures and generations. Through personal storytelling, the episode reveals the complex journey of building connections within the community and forming a sense of family.
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This episode features Ugandan music that celebrates cultural pride and modern rhythm. You'll hear tracks by Pinky and...
2025-05-2852 minDriftwood ConversationsJill LustIn a conversation with Jill Lust, we dive into creativity, nomadic living, and the courage to reinvent oneself. Jill speaks about art, spirit, and the practice of being present with life’s transitions, offering wisdom from her years as a traveler, artist, and seeker.
2025-05-2145 minDriftwood ConversationsJeff FrostJeff Frost
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Frost, an artist, filmmaker, musician, and self-proclaimed alien. His life and work move between chaos and beauty, collapse and transformation. From painting inside abandoned desert homes to capturing California wildfires in haunting time-lapse, Jeff’s story is one of survival, spiritual awakening, and the healing power of art.
2025-05-1450 minDriftwood ConversationsJamie RoseJamie Rose
Jamie Rose is an award-winning documentary photographer and humanitarian. In this episode, she shares her journey covering global health crises and humanitarian issues, and how she co-founded Momenta Group to support other photographers in telling impactful stories. Her deep compassion and commitment to justice shine through every image and word.
2025-05-0755 minDriftwood ConversationsLauren LovettLauren Lovett
Actress, coach, and trauma-informed practitioner Lauren Lovett brings her unique blend of theater, voice work, and emotional awareness to the forefront. In this episode, we discuss how conscious communication and self-awareness can heal, empower, and transform our relationships—on and off the stage.
2025-04-301h 02Driftwood ConversationsFrederick Fulmer and Jim BergEpisode 3: Fred and Jim – A Lifetime of Creative Friendship
In this heartwarming conversation, Fred and Jim—longtime friends and collaborators—share their intertwined stories of creativity, survival, and unwavering support. Hilary guides a conversation that touches on chosen family, enduring artistic expression, and how connection can sustain us through life’s biggest transitions.
2025-04-2358 minDriftwood ConversationsFrederick Fulmer and Jim BergEpisode 3: Fred and Jim – A Lifetime of Creative Friendship
In this heartwarming conversation, Fred and Jim—longtime friends and collaborators—share their intertwined stories of creativity, survival, and unwavering support. Hilary guides a conversation that touches on chosen family, enduring artistic expression, and how connection can sustain us through life’s biggest transitions.
2025-04-231h 10
Driftwood ConversationsSam Oakes - ATOVA,IndonesiaEpisode 2: Sam Oaks – Service, Leadership, and a New Kind of Volunteerism
Hilary sits down with Sam Oaks, founder of Atova International, a nonprofit reshaping global service through empowerment and education. From military life to jungle conservation in Indonesia, Sam shares his deeply personal journey, insights on leadership, and how love in action guides both his work and relationships.
2025-04-1642 min
Driftwood ConversationsMiri HunterEpisode 1: Miri Hunter – Art, Resilience, and Spiritual Strength
In this opening episode, Hilary Sloane speaks with Miri Hunter—artist, performer, educator, and spiritual seeker. Miri reflects on her journey through illness, creativity, and personal transformation. Together, they explore the quiet power of resilience, the magic in everyday moments, and the deep calling to live an authentic, expressive life.
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2025-04-0642 min
Z107.7 FM Up Close Show hosted by Gary DaigneaultEpisode 395: Hilary Sloane, Joshua Tree Based Journalist and Documentary Photographer
2025-04-0451 min
Storybeat with Steve CudenHilary Sloane, Journalist-Documentary Photographer-Episode #236Hilary Sloane is a journalist and documentary photographer living in the Mojave Desert. She researches, writes, shoots and works as an event reporter for local radio station Z107.7 FM.Hilary was an advertising photo stylist with various skills in production, wardrobe, set design, and makeup for many years in Los Angeles. She worked for, and with, numerous celebrities and well-known photographers and directors until 2008, when she saw an opportunity to leave L.A. and move to Joshua Tree, California. Hilary’s love for photography and writing inspired her to study journalism. She subsequently earned a cer...
2023-03-071h 04
Last Word On Sports Media PodcastFinal Four Without Jim Nantz? NFL & CFB + World Series too! | Announcer Schedules PodcastThis week on Episode 21 of the Announcer Schedules Podcast, Mike Gill and Phil de Montmollin discuss the big Jim Nantz news and take a another deep dive into the latest announcer happenings across the NFL, College Football, MLB, NBA and NHL. Throughout the show, a podcast-record 122 different announcers from past and present are mentioned with an array of topics discussed including: Jim Nantz to call his last Final Four in 2023 with Ian Eagle taking overNFL Week 8 Preview College Football GameDay at Jackson State, Impact of Deion SandersWeek Nine College...
2022-10-2738 min
Jesse's GirlsHilary Duff: March MadnessIt's the season finale of Jesse's Girls - WHAT?! I'm joined by my pals from the Mummy Dearest Podcast for the ultimate Hilary Duff movie showdown! Who do you think will come out on top? While you think about that, I'll entice you with all of the dirty details that we get into: my enduring sickness and puberty struggles, discussions about Zach and Sloane's respective celebrity run-ins, our newfound love for "According to Greta", Sloane encountering dead bodies when transporting her child to and from school, the age gap between Hilary and her male co-stars, a fun lesson about...
2022-04-011h 17
Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenHighLites: Series 1-6: A BBC Radio 4 comedy by Steve Chambers, Phil NoddingPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/520271 to listen full audiobooks. Title: HighLites: Series 1-6: A BBC Radio 4 comedy Author: Steve Chambers, Phil Nodding Narrator: Priyanga Burford, Adam Nagaitis, Angela Lonsdale, Lorraine Ashbourne, Sheila Reid, Rhys Jennings, Rosie Cavaliero, Adjoa Andoh, Full Cast Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 34 minutes Release date: August 19, 2021 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: All six series of the BBC radio comedy centred around a village hairdressing salon - plus pilot episode Based in the little town of Bridgeford, High-Lites salon boasts the most misanthropic hairdresser in Britain: sharp-tongued, mean-minded Bev. With the help of her soft-hearted...
2021-08-1905 min
Beyond The Capital from SuperTechHow are fintechs contributing to a sustainable future?As the world moves towards net-zero emissions, this episode explores how fintech businesses are contributing to this transition. We also examine why the UK is becoming a world leader in financial innovation and sustainable finance and how other countries are watching closely.Three fintech entrepreneurs discuss how their businesses are working towards a greener future. Presenter Hilary Smyth-Allen speaks to:Simon Healy, Chief Operating Officer of Ashman FinanceJoey Jones, Co-Founder of CurveBlockJulianne Sloane, Co-Founder of Nossa Data Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-05-1723 min
DU Players -Podcasts, Radio Plays & MiscellaneousA Modest Proposal - as part of Hilary II at DU Players.A country is in shambles, a starving nation, on Wednesday the government responds.
A Prime Time special breaking down the Cabinet's long-expected radical poverty plan. What is their solution? Is it sustainable? And how much is it expected to cost?
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Stephen Ryan - The Taoiseach
Colm Ryan - Minister for Finance
Faye O'Reilly - Host of Prime Time
Patricia O'Reilly - The Tánaiste
Samuel Clarke - Author and Landlord
David Wolfe - Leader of the Opposition
2021-04-2128 min
Dishing With Digest - Soap Opera Digest News and Exclusive InterviewsMishael Morgan Opens Up About Her Y&R ReturnMishael Morgan talks about her return to Y&R in a new role, her experience playing Hilary, her reunion with Bryton James and more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. Plus, we talk about other actors who have come back to their shows in different roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2019-09-2143 min
Dishing With Digest - Soap Opera Digest News and Exclusive InterviewsMishael Morgan (Hilary) and Bryton James (Devon) interviews plus we discuss our favorite weddings of all time, and the pros of hiring familiar actors for new soap roles.This week, Y&R's Mishael Morgan (Hilary) and Bryton James (Devon) talk about their "Hevon" reunion, real-life friendship, relationship with Christel Khalil (Lily) and more! Also, Soap Opera Digest’s Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky discuss our favorite weddings of all time, and the pros of hiring familiar actors for new soap roles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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2018-06-0138 min
Thanks for Glistening!A Delicate Balance | 10Stevie the Dog is joining us this episode, still in Miami and on the hot mic, wifi and housekeepers, laundry issues, Juan can't relate to the characters in Game of Thrones, passion projects, Cersei hate, needing to know the source material, Sloane needs help letting go of her shirts, the pants shitting happened, old butthole elastic, a delicate balance, shower shitting in Cuba, you and the bucket, the vinegar solution, announcing the son, December will be holiday tips and tricks, Sloane loves voting on election day, Juan wants to "work the poles," working for one gel manicure, confusing and...
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