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The Growth BlueprintLeading Through Resistance: A Fan-Favorite Panel with Stephanie Frenel, Jen Moff & Jess VannIn this powerhouse episode of The Growth Blueprint, host Tabitha May-Tolub and co-host Chris Rappold welcome back a fan-favorite panel—Stephanie Frenel, Jen Moff, and Jess Vann—for a raw and illuminating conversation on what it really takes to lead inside systems that resist change.Together, they unpack the messy, meaningful work of leadership: balancing empathy with accountability, standing firm in your values when the stakes are high, and innovating within structures that weren’t designed for transformation. Their honesty, humor, and hard-won wisdom make this episode as practical as it...
2025-12-1650 min
Cask to GlassApologies: No Episode This WeekUnfortunately, John's had a seasonal bug. Nothing serious. But it's taken it's toll on his voice.We're very sorry we're unable to bring you this week's episode.John's on the mend, and he hopes to be back next week.Thanks for listening to Cask to Glass.Apologies once again.Catch you next time.Slàinte!-------Socials:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattie Creator & producer: David HolmesArt work & design: Je...
2025-11-1300 minCask to GlassJam to Dram: Kim Cameron of Bothy Distillery"I'm often called an accidental distiller," says Kim Cameron, founder of the Bothy Distillery in Glen Prosen in the Scottish Highlands.Kim started off running a coffee shop and producing jam. World class jam, which 11 years ago won its category in the World Jam Championships. So she launched her Jam Bothy label."In Angus," she says, "we grow the most amazing fruit, arguably in the best in the world: raspberry, rhubarb, blueberry, strawberry... And I was making the full seasonal calendar of jam. Now one of the byproducts of...
2025-11-0630 minCask to GlassCracking the Chinese Whisky Market: 威士忌酒 with Chen LiAs we've heard several times in previous episodes of Cask to Glass, China is one of the great untapped markets for Scotch whisky.With a populaton of 1.4 billion, China's the second most populous country in the world. And last year Scotland exported 30 million 70cl bottles to China at a value of £161 million, making it the 10th largest market for Scotch both in terms of volume and value. But when you consider that Scotland exported the equivalent of 1.7 billion bottles worth £5.4 billion in 2024, it's a small market compared to the size of its population.So...
2025-10-3033 minCask to GlassThe World's Oldest Single Malt: Gordon & MacPhail's 85 Year Old Whisky from Glenlivet DistilleryEighty five years in the making. One hundred and 25 decanters produced. £125,000 a pop.Released on the 2 October, and already almost entirely sold out..."More people will have summited Everest this year alone than will ever get to taste this whisky, never mind own it," declares Stephen Rankin, Director of Prestige at Gordon and MacPhail. "There's something like 600, 700 people - maybe more than that - start off to summit Everest and they tend to all do it in the springtime and about 60 or 70 percent of those people will ever actually reach the top."
2025-10-2333 minCask to GlassThe Accidental Bottlists: Phil & Simon Thompson of Dornoch Distillery"You have to offer value at every level" declares Simon Thompson, one half of Thompson Brothers distillers, independent bottlers and founders of Dornoch Distillery, in Dornoch in the north of Scotland, deep in the heart of the Highlands.That's why he and brother Phil are always trying to work out what they "can get away with" at the "lower end" of the price spectrum, because Phil says, "You want to sell out and turn over quickly."Phil and Simon also own Dornoch Castle Hotel. The hotel has been in the Thompson family for 25...
2025-10-1637 minCask to GlassA Hauf an' a Hauf: Scott Sneddon from InchDairnie Distillery"I'm very fluid with how I take my whisky," admits Scott Sneddon, the Managing Director of InchDairnie Distillery in Fife in this episode of Cask to Glass. So neat; a little bit of water; some ice; or even as a cocktail.But, Scott also continues, "I'm very very old fashioned. I like a hauf an' a hauf. So I always like to have a beer and whisky at the same time. So it really depends on what beer I've got in my other hand in how I take my whisky."A beer and...
2025-10-0933 minCask to GlassCask 'n' Time: Russell Bradley from One Cask at a Time"Whisky is distilled and matured to be enjoyed," declares Russell Bradley, Head of Brand Development at newly launched independent bottlers One Cask at a Time."But," he adds, "people buy with their eyes."So the look and the packaging is his starting point. Then it's down to great whisky to follow through on the image."I originally came from graphic design. That's what I studied," he tells John in this episode. "I then got into the design world; into print and packaging, which in central Scotland essentially leads you into...
2025-10-0226 minCask to GlassSafe Space Whisky with Kristiane Westray"Whisky is for everyone," declares Kristiane Westray, whisky writer, educator and judge. Her book Savour: A guide to tasting and exploring whiskies of the world, published by Bloomsbury, is out next month.But, Kristiane continues, there's still a misogyny around whisky. "I want to invite people into the whisky industry, but I do sometimes worry that I'm inviting people - particularly under-represented groups - into a space that might not be entirely safe for them.""I think everywhere there's misogyny," she tells John in this episode. "I think in male dominated industries especially...
2025-09-2534 minCask to GlassHere's A Deal: Scottish First Minister John Swinney on talks with US President Donald J TrumpCould Scotch whisky be exempted from US tariffs?In this episode, after his whirlwind visit last week to meet US President Donald J Trump at the White House, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney joins John Beattie to discuss the prospects of a deal on US tariffs on Scotch whisky.Ten percent US tariffs are costing the Scotch whisky industry £4 million a week, Mr Swinney says.But Scotland, he adds, imports $300 million worth of Kentucky bourbon barrels every year. And tariffs are having an impact on that trade too.
2025-09-1820 minCask to GlassReset Required? Martin Purvis of Commercial Spirits IntelligenceHow much whisky is stored in warehouses across Scotland?"Nobody really knows," says Martin Purvis of Commercial Spirits Intelligence. He tried to find out from HMRC - the UK's revenue and customs office. But they wouldn't tell him; not even when he used freedom of information legislation to get an answer.But he fears there's too much stock in too many barrels in too many warehouses: "I joined the trade 20 odd years ago," he says, "and in that time all I've seen is warehouse building."It's not...
2025-09-1132 minCask to GlassCask Explorers: Stephen Woodcock from Glen Turner"You'll know the game, John," admits Stephen Woodcock, head of Whisky Creation and Stocks for Glen Turner, makers of Glen Moray, Cutty Sark and many other fine whiskies and spirits. "You want to play slightly offside..."Slightly offside?Perhaps Stephen shouldn't be telling John this. But it's too late now. And besides what's done is done."We kind of brand ourselves as cask explorers," Stephen explains. "We're not feart to give something a go."It's Stephen's job to explore and innovate, and try to create something new...
2025-09-0435 minCask to GlassHidden Gems: Neill Murphy "A Scot on Scotch"When you think of whisky - Scotch whisky - where do you think of?Islay? Campbeltown? Speyside? Or, if you want to be more specific, Dufftown? Or Aberlour?But what about Glasgow?It's the largest city in Scotland. It's still the country's industrial heartland. So why not the capital of whisky too?Far-fetched as that may seem, Neill Murphy - who blogs about whisky as A Scot on Scotch - believes there's a barley grain of truth in the idea. "Glasgow," he says, "should be better thought...
2025-08-2833 minCask to GlassDràm Mòr with Kenny & Viktorija MacdonaldKenny and Viktorija Macdonald like the word "mòr", Scots Gaelic for "big".Growing up, Kenny was known as Coinneach Mòr ("Big Kenny"). He and Viktorija met in the Glasgow pub Òran Mór ("big song") over a dram of Dalmore ("big meadow")."That whisky has a lot to answer for," Viktorija jokes...After they'd hitched up, they decided to start a whisky company called Dràm Mòr: Big Dram.Iniatially they acted as agents for other whisky producers, utilising Viktorija's contacts in her native Lithua...
2025-08-2147 minCask to GlassJohn Swinney: First Minister of ScotlandThree weeks ago, US President Donald Trump came to Scotland on a private visit. During the trip he met Scottish First Minister John Swinney at his golf course in Aberdeenshire, where the two men discussed trade, tariffs and whisky.In an exclusive interview for 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, Mr Swinney reveals details from those discussions as well as his own affection for whisky, especially Aberfeldy and Glenmorangie.Of his talks with Mr Trump, Mr Swinney says; "I was making the pitch for the Scotch whisky industry and for Scotch whisky to be exempt from tariffs." Adding that he told Mr Trump the United State...
2025-08-1426 minCask to GlassNose Your Off Notes: Cheesy Vomit with Max McFarlane"Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!"Remember Episode 14, when master blender Max McFarlane gave John what he calls "an off note whisky"?"Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! Max!"It took John a while to the find words to describe what he was tasting. But he finally got there: "It tastes like... poison!"Well that was an extreme example. But what else can go wrong with whisky? And how can you spot a bad whisky on the nose before it gets anywhere near your tongue?In this episode, Max gives...
2025-08-0736 minCask to GlassIt's Not Unusual: Sean Williams & Whisgi CymreigIn 1887, when Alfred Barnard published his seminal guide to the The Whisky Distilleries of the United Kingdom, he catalogued 129 Scottish distilleries, 28 Irish ditstilleries and four English distilleries.There were no Welsh distilleries.And yet, says Sean Williams host of the Wisgi Wales Podcast and founder of Wales Whisky Fest and the Welsh Whisky Society, "distilling can allegedly trace its roots to Wales; to north wales; to a little place called Bardsey Island, where the monks - you know, in myth - distilled a distilate which was pretty much aqua vitae or new make...
2025-07-3131 minCask to GlassDrams Less Travelled: Hamish Malcolm - The Dram CaddyGolf and whisky. Two of Scotland's great exports.They've gone around the world. Now the world rounds on Scotland to experience them both.And Hamish Malcolm brings them together..Aka The Dram Caddy, Hamish combines his role as a golf caddy with that as a whisky guide, providing whisky tastings to golfing tourists. Usually matching five drams to five courses from Dornorch in the north to St Andrews in the east.But nothing obvious. So no Macallans."I'm looking maybe for the dram less...
2025-07-2431 minCask to GlassScotchland: Dave Broom & the Joy of Whisky"It's an extraordinary time in whisky's history," says Dave Bloom author of The World Atlas of Whisky; now in its 3rd edition but completely rewritten.Over 500 distilleries profiled; 480 whiskies sampled. No wonder Dave jokes: "I didn't have grey hair when I started."But why extraordinary?"Because there's never been such a period in whisky's history where so much has been made in so many different styles in so many different countries," he tells John. "If you think back to whisky's recent history, the last 100 years or so, essentially it's been...
2025-07-1738 minCask to GlassOrganic & Sustainable: Annabel Thomas of Nc'Nean Distillery"I didn't set Nc'Nean up to appeal to women," admits Annabel Thomas, founder of Nc'Nean Distillery, "but you know, I think maybe because my story ends up being told, because we have equal parts men and women working at the company, we do get probably more attention from women than maybe other brands.""That being said," she continues, "more than half of our consumers are still men, which reflects the reality of the whisky industry today."And while Annabel insists "there's no logical reason" why women shouldn't drink or work in whisky, she's...
2025-07-1032 minCask to GlassTime, Place & Company: Gordon Dundas of Ian Macleod DistillersWhisky's about time and place and company for Gordon Dundas, Brand Development and Advocacy Director of Ian Macleod Distillers.One of Gordon's best whisky experiences was at an awards dinner in Edinburgh.He was sitting beside a colleague from Ian Macleod and his good friend Julian Van Winkle of Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery -- "before Van Winkle had gone really silly pricewise and rarity and scarcity". There was, he says, a bottle of Balblair 38 on the table. "So we poured this Balblair 38. And at that moment in time, prbabaly an hour or...
2025-07-0332 minCask to GlassGraeme Littlejohn from the Scotch Whisky Association"It's a really challenging time in Scotch whisky at the moment," admits Graeme Littlejohn, Director of Strategy & Communications at the Scotch Whisky Association. "I guess we'd call it an inflexion point for the industry."That's a view we've heard from several contributors on the podcast in our previous 21 episodes.For instance, in Episode 15 Andrew Symington of Edradour Distillery told John the industry was facing "headwinds". Andrew identified the cost of living crisis; the effects of Brexit; global supply chain issues; international competition; and over production and over pricing. Whisky writer Charles Maclean also...
2025-06-2634 minCask to GlassBring on the Wallabies: The Lions Whisky Challenge"There's a whisky for everyone," says former Scotland rugby international Ryan Grant and independent bottler with Unkiltered."Including the Welsh," he adds.Aye! You can pick a Scottish rugby player for the British and Irish Lions, but you can't take away the Home Nations rivalry.Ryan was on the last Lions tour to Australia, back in 2013. And as the 2025 Lions get set to embark on their latest tour down under, Ryan joins John, who toured with the Lions to South Africa in 1980 and New Zealand in 1983, for a 6 Nations vs...
2025-06-1941 minCask to GlassIs that an Easy Question? Max McFarlane vs GoogleLegendary whisky maker Max McFarlane is sought out the world over as consultant by other whisky producers.For over 25 years, Max was the Master Blender and later Keeper of the Quaich at Edrington. As such his nose provided the quality control for some of the best selling whiskies in the world: Famous Grouse, Highland Park, Cutty Stark, Bunnahabhain, and The Glenrothes. He's now the Master Blender for Ardgowan Distillery which officially opens on 20 June 2025.But is his whisky knowledge a match for his nose?In this episode John challenges Max...
2025-06-1225 minCask to GlassThe Whisky Dramalista: Dave Alcock & the Power of Passion"It was like a revelation," Dave Alcock recalls the moment he really got into whisky.The retired sports psychologist and self-styled "whisky dramalista" had always "liked a drop". But then one Christmas, after he'd "prepped the veg", he unwrapped the present his wife had bought for him.It was a bottle of Port Ellen third edition."I could feel it in my toes when I sipped it," he tells John in this episode. "It was just something else. I didn't know whether to sniff it or drink some more."
2025-06-0531 minCask to GlassWhisky Where the Heart Is: Cardrona Distillery with Desiree ReidIt all began with Edradour for Desiree Reid, founder and managing director of the award-winning Cardrona Distillery in the Cardrona Valley on New Zealand's South Island.For her 21st birthday, she and her mother backpacked around Scotland. (Both sides of her family came from here way back when.) But something about that whisky in one of Scotland's oldest distilleries in Highland Perthshire (featured in Episode 15), ignited a spark."I can't say that I sat there with that dram and thought that I'm gonna open a whisky distillery one day. But that is certainly...
2025-05-2929 minCask to GlassFor the Love of Whisky: Friendship & Connection with Fred Maitland"Nothing will get between a man and his whisky," insists Fred Maitland of East Coast Whisky.Fred's a psychotherapist.But he also provides whisky tastings and runs tours to distilleries around Scotland. And he believes whisky keeps us connected."It's about friendship and hobby," he tells John in this episode. "It's an incredible stimulant for conversation, for good feelings, for community, for warmth. And I've seen it time and time again."But it must be respected, he adds. It's not for "chugging back."Fred's...
2025-05-2231 minCask to GlassDraamtastic: Raasay Distillery with Alasdair DayThey're all about The Draam at Isle of Raasay Distillery.It's their signature single malt, based on a six-cask recipe created by founder and Master Distiller, Alasdair Day. It's 80% of what they produce."We wanted to make a Hebridean whisky," Alasdair tells John in this episode.Hebridean?"Something lightly peated," Alasdair explains. "So not unpeated, not heavily peated. But somewhere in between.""A rugged windswept island off an island, you need that peaty characteristic," he continues.But Alasdair and co-founder Bill...
2025-05-1528 min
ROASTBUSTERSEpisode 43: Jess Everett and a big announcementJess Everett is a local favorite and will be headlining at Tacoma Comedy Club. He placed 3rd place in the 2024 Seattle International Comedy Competition. We talk about the gigs we have done together and He also has another announcement to make so please support him on his new venture
2025-05-131h 23Cask to GlassEdradour Distillery: 1825 to 2025 with Andrew Symington"I'm a whisky nerd," admits Andrew Symington the owner of Edradour Distillery. "That's how I got involved in the business. I love the different flavours."Edradour, near Pitlochry in Highland Perthshire, is one of Scotland's smallest distilleries and, Andrew says, Scotland's "last traditional farm distillery".Andrew's been in the whisky business for almost 40 years, both as the owner of Edradour and as an independent bottler with his Signatory Vintage Scotch Whisky company bottling “single, single, single malt". That's malts produced by a single distillery, from a single distillation and a single cask.
2025-05-0831 minCask to GlassTasting Masterclass with Max McFarlaneNext time you're in Spain, "give the oak tree a big hug," implores master blender Max McFarlane. Without the oak, he says, Scotch whisky wouldn't be what it is.Join John as Max takes him on a tasting journey from new make spirit through the casks and years to learn to recognise the look, nose and palate of several very different whiskies. And he throws in an off-note whisky that's really gone wrong. Along the way they talk about the state of the global whisky market and Max recommends whiskies he thinks are on the up-and-up...
2025-05-0139 minCask to GlassThe Community Spirit: GlenWyvis Distillery in DingwallThey're "fairly geeky" about the spirit at GlenWyvis admits Craig MacRitchie, Distillery Manager at Scotland's first modern day community-owned distillery.Established in Dingwall at the head the Cromarty Firth in north-east Scotland in 2016, GlenWyvis Distillery is unburdened by a traditional house style. So they do what they like - provided, Craig says, it makes good whisky and complies with the regulations set out by the Scotch Whisky Association.Such as?Longer fermentation than other more established distilleries - as much as six days; experimentation with barrels and single cask whiskies...
2025-04-2432 minCask to GlassBy Royal Appointment 1494: Lindores Abbey DistilleryThe origins of Scotch whisky are lost in the mists of time.But in the Exchequer Roll of 1494, King James IV bestowed his royal seal of approval on a Tironensian monk and distiller from Lindores Abbey in Fife: "Et per liberacionem factam fratri Johanni Cor per preceptum compotorum rotulatoris, ut asserit, de mandato domini regis ad faciendum aquavite infra hoc compotum, viii bolle brasii.""To Friar John Cor, 8 bolls of malt, wherewith to make aqua vitae for the King."It is the earliest written record we have of whisky in...
2025-04-1730 minCask to GlassTongue Tangled: Pronunciation Masterclass with Gillian KirklandWhisky makers don't make it easy, do they? Bunnahabhain. Glen Garioch. Ledaig.Even the most popular ones can be hard to get your tongue around. Is it Glenfiddich with an "ick" or with an "itch"? Glenmorangie as in "mow-ran-gee" or "morangie" - like orange with an "M" in front of it?In last week's episode, John and former Scotland rugby star Chris Cusiter, who's now a whisky importer in LA, discussed how difficult it can be to pronounce the names of some Scotch whiskies.So we thought we'd put an...
2025-04-1023 minCask to GlassCalifornia Dramming with Chris CusiterNine years ago, former Scotland rugby international Chris Cusiter retired from the professional game and moved out west.Way out west... California west.He bought a specialist liquor store in Los Angeles to follow his newfound dream, building bridges between Scotland and California with whisky.A few years later, after selling his store, Chris became a partner in Alexander Murray & Co importers of Scotch whisky into the United States.In this episode he talks to John about his love of whisky; the challenges facing the global whisky...
2025-04-0336 minCask to GlassRobin Laing & The Cure For Which There's No Disease"It's the pulse of one small nationSo much more than just a dram..."For almost 30 years Robin Laing, "The Whisky Bard", has been trying to capture the "poetic essence" of Scotland's national drink and the world's favourite spirit in his songs and poetry.His lines above from "More Than Just A Dram" adorn the walls of Clynelish Distillery near Bora in Sutherland.Robin's a well kent face on the global whisky scene, performing his music at whisky tasings and Burns Nighs across Europe and America. And he's...
2025-03-2736 minCask to GlassDown the Farm: Kilchoman Distillery“A lot of people thought it was a very stupid decision essentially,” Peter Wills recalls the reaction to his dad Anthony’s plan to start a new distillery on Islay.With seven distilleries already on the island, he says the feeling was “there’s no room for another one.”Besides he continues: “All these others had this long heritage.”But Anthony and wife Kathy pressed ahead. And in December 2005 Kilchoman Distillery began production – the first new distillery on “Whisky Isle” in 125 years.Today there are nine distilleries on Islay and four more...
2025-03-2033 minCask to GlassIt’s in the Glass: Glencairn CrystalWhat's in the glass? And why does it matter?No we're not talking about the whisky... but the actual glass your whisky's in.Why?Well in earlier episodes John heard from Master Blender, Max McFarlane of Ardgowan Distillery, Gary Mills of Loch Lomond Whiskies, and Deanston Whisky Guru of the Year 2024, Gillian Kirkland owner of The Piper Whisky Bar in Glasgow; all three stressed the importance of the right whisky glass for evaluation and optimum appreciation.And what do they use? The Glencairn Glass....
2025-03-1337 minCask to GlassGillian Kirkland: Scotland's Whisky Guru 2024Gillian Kirkland never planned to run a whisky bar. But when her husband died in 2014, she inherited his pub on Glasgow's George Square and decided to keep it going.Two years later, Gillian turned The Piper into a whisky bar. She knew nothing about whisky, so decided to learn.And did she!In 2024 Gillian was crowned Deanston Whisky Guru of the Year at the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2024 and The Piper Whisky Bar once again won Benromach Whisky Bar of the Year. An incredible double. And just a year after...
2025-03-0633 minCask to GlassArdgowan Distillery: A Slice of the Spey on the River Kip?"Eight years, six prime ministers, a pandemic, a cost of living crisis, and now a heart attack."No wonder two of the biggest names in the Scotch whisky industry told Martin McAdam, CEO of Ardgowan Distillery, "Just don't start!" when he first asked them for advice on building a new distillery.Nestling beneath a volcanic rock near Inverkip on the south bank of the Firth of Clyde on the west coast of Scotland, Martin says Ardgowan is "at the nexus of Highland, Lowland and Island whiskies". Its first mashing is scheduled for March 2025...
2025-02-2735 minCask to GlassLoch Lomond DistilleryIs the tipple in your glass just the product of the cask? Or does the still play some big part?Join John as he and Master Blender Max McFarlane chat with Loch Lomond Whiskies' Gary Mills about Loch Lomond Distillery's three - or is it four? - very different stills, and the role of the distillery's onsite De-char / Re-char cooperage.Oh and find out what Tintin - yes Herge's Tintin - has to do with it all.Visit Loch Lomond Whiskies' online store at www.lochlomondwhiskies.com and get 10% off...
2025-02-2033 minCask to GlassMax McFarlane: Master BlenderPopcorn. That’s right. Popcorn. As the former Keeper of the Quaich at Edrington, Master Blender Max McFarlane has worked with some of the most famous whisky brands in the world, including The Famous Grouse, The Macallan and Highland Park. He reckons he can persuade anyone to enjoy whisky. And he says it all comes down to popcorn... Now with Ardgowan Distillery and the nose behind Ardgowan’s Clydebuilt range of private bottlings, Max explains to John the best way to dr...
2025-02-1331 minCask to GlassRobert Burns & Whisky“Whisky and freedom gang thegither!,” declared Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet.But why and how do they go together?In this episode John Beattie speaks to Burns scholar and Scotland’s preeminent political commentator, Brian Taylor, about Burns, his work and legacy, and how whisky is rooted in a place that’s both Scottish and international.Slàinte!-------Twitter:@C2GWhisky@JohnRossBeattieProducer: David HolmesGraphic Design: Jess RobertsonMusic: Water of Life (Ne...
2025-02-0632 minCask to GlassVal McDermid“Ice is for cocktails!” exclaims Scottish crime writer and whisky lover Val McDermid.So how does she take a dram? And what does she take?And if she loves whisky so much, why did Val create a leading character who enjoys gin when she personally hates it?Join John Beattie as he and Val discuss “morning whiskies”, imposter syndrome and Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.And if you’re new to Scotland’s national drink and want to know where to start, Val has a recommendation.Slàin...
2025-01-3037 min
Cask to GlassTrailerHow do you take your whisky?Neat? Splash of water? Block of ice? Or even a mixer?However you take it, join John Beattie, former Scotland rugby international and semi-retired radio and TV news presenter, as he celebrates the heritage and flavour of Scotland's national drink and the world's favourite spirit.Whether you call it whisky, whiskey, uisge beatha, aqua vitae, or the water of life... there's a story behind every dram; a craftsman behind every drop; an aroma with every nose; and a flavour in every sip.
2025-01-3004 minThe Growth BlueprintLeading with Creativity, Joy, and Purpose: A Conversation with Jess VannIn this episode, we welcome the incredible Jess Vann, a Chicago-based actor, vocalist, speaker, entrepreneur, and host of Tom Foolery and Shenanigans with Jess Vann. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector, Jess is known for building community and fostering leadership on and off the stage. As the founder of Creative Spaces Consulting, she leads play-based leadership workshops that empower professionals across industries.Jess’s work blends her passion for the arts with a deep commitment to social impact and youth development. She holds a B.S. in Theater and Interpretation and an M.A...
2025-01-2842 min
Neo2soul PlaylistNeo2soul Playlist The Vibes 42 (Female Takeover Pt 40)Our goal is to bridge the gap between the mainstream & indie artists. Our main aim is to focus on edgy neosoul & jazzy/soul/rnb female artists/groups.*NOTE (This list is not based on Charts or Streams just on what NEO2SOUL discovered)The podcast mix show is syndicated onWVRO (USA) Mon/Wed/Fri 6 pm UK (weekly)WHTL 95.2 FM (USA) Mon - Fri 9:30 am UK (weekly)Golddust Radio (UK) Sun 2 pm UK (Monthly)Pulse Int'l Radio (USA) Sat 4pm (weekly) NepTune - PleaserzRayna Ma...
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Be It Till You See It194. To Be Yourself, Know YourselfIn this episode, Jessica Vann talks about her journey to become a successful entrepreneur despite facing many challenges in her personal and professional life. She shares her inspiring story of how she overcame self-doubt and financial struggles to launch her own business, and how she has continued to grow and thrive in the face of adversity. The episode is packed with practical tips and advice for anyone looking to start their own business, including how to find the right mentor, how to stay motivated, and how to deal with setbacks and failures. Jessica's upbeat and optimistic attitude is infectious...
2023-04-0629 minBe It Till You See It193. What Are You Aligned With?Tune in for a multifaceted conversation about a creatives journey through chasing her passion in entrepreneurship, art, and a full time job that is making societal change. If anything it my be a reminder that no ones path is linear but continual self discovery and holding to your foundations makes all the difference. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a...
2023-04-0344 min
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansBody Acceptance, Self Love, Finding Your Sexy, Healing and Joy w/ Shaul GuerreroTW: SA and Eating DisorderHey it's me, Jess V back with another episode! Sadly, our last episode for Season 1 of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans! Ya'll we have a treat for you for closing out this season! We have the wonderfully talented, Latina Heat herself Shaul Guerrero! YES.. THE SHAUL GUERRERO!!!!! We discuss body acceptance. love and healing from trauma's. We get real, get vulnerable about the challenges of accepting our full selves, curves, dimples and all! She speaks on her experience in the wrestling industry. Finding and connecting with a community where you can be your full authentic self. We take...
2022-01-091h 09
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansCool, Calm and Collective Breakfast w/ Alan EpsteinHey It me! Jess V! Back with another Episode(I know! it's been a minute like a long minute)On this episode. This very chill episode! We have the chillest and calmest human to grace our presence. A lover of food, breakfast connoisseur and all around fantastic human. Ya'll welcome the creator of @whatwasbreakfast Alan Epstein! Chatting with Alan about breakfast and fairing through this pandemic and much more. We discuss the power of making new connections and not taken advantage of those moments in the midst of a pandemmy. So if you are looking to relax while eating your...
2021-12-221h 05
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansAuthentic, Fly, Fashion and being Your TRUE SELF w/ Breon Arzell and Parker GuidryHey It me! Jess V! Back with another Episode(I know! it's been a minute)! Do we have a treat for you! On this episode we give you a double feature show with the WONDERFUL, most AMAZING! TALENTED! Chicago's fashion forward humans, Breon Arzell and Parker Guidry!Ya'll we have ourselves a good ol' time, cackling, talking fashion, fashion icons and most importantly talking about walking in your most authentic self and keeping true to yourself. This episode will have you laughing, thinking, emotional and walking away feeling good in your OWN BEAUTIFUL SKIN! Breon and Parker drop some amazing...
2021-10-221h 07
The Drop PodcastThe Pod Is Burning [UP]This week is just Zay and Stephen and they talk about PJ Washington's situation, Whether or not sexual tension or sex is better, Isaiah Rashad's album "The House Is Burning" and the Anthony Fantano situation, and more!!!!Songs Played:Buddy feat. Kent Jamz - She ThinkVann Jess - Slow Down feat. Lucky Daye Follow us on Instagram and Twitter! @the_drop_podcast & @TheDropPod001Want to have your music featured for FREE? Swing an email to TheDropPod001@gmail.com.
2021-08-181h 08
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansEp4: Self Preservation and Plants w/ Plant Doula Jyreika GuestHey! It me, Jess V! Back with another episode! On this episode I chatted with the brilliantly loving , Plant Doula/Consultant, Artists, Poet, Intimacy Coordinator and one hell of a dope Queen, Jyreika Guest!!!!! Ya'll she really is a Treat! A GEM! A BEAUT! ....I can go on! So elated!Jyreika and I discuss of course plants, Intentionality of holding space for ourselves and other and what shifts we make for engaging with one another in the world of pandemics, healing, and community. Jyreika also dives into the value of connecting and being thoughtful and continuous learning of life and...
2021-07-151h 11
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansEp3: 9 to 5 meets that Entrepreneur Life and Dreams! w/Heather RobertsHey! It me, Jess V! Back with another episode! On this episode we talked to the WONDERFUL and AMAZING, Poet, Creative Catalyst and Author of 'Mahogany: A Love Letter To Black'. Heather Roberts Founder of Byrd's World! This is your chance to get to know HER! Such a treat!We discuss managing schedules with a Full Time job and Entrepreneurship and what one of her friends calls a Parallel-preneur's. When your FT job and your Entrepreneur life are parallel and are going in the same direction! How many of you out there?!?! What does one do to stay sane, while...
2021-05-241h 28
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansEp2 Noxema, Zima and Allyship?! Oh my! w/ Molly BrennanHey! It me, Jess V! Back with another episode! On this episode we talked to the AMAZINGLY talented actor and clown Molly Brennan! What a TREAT!!!!!!!! We chat gracefully getting older. Because DAMN 50 LOOKS GOOD ON HER! Molly drops all the knowledge on being an active and consistent ally not just in the world of Social Media, but also transitioning that activist work in the real world and the world of Art making. Bring your ear holes (your ears people!!), as we reminisce on the OG quarantine lock down (Le sigh, March 2020 what a life), Shifting creative outlets in the...
2021-05-051h 17
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansEp1: Sexy Pisces Livin' Single w/ Micheal TurrentineHey, it me, Jess V! Welcome to the inaugural episode (first episode) of Tomfoolery and Shenanigans! On this first episode, we chat with Gemini Twin, actor, director, activist, writer, Podcast host of How's Your Heart? All around beautiful energy, Micheal Turrentine! Ya'll, we had so much fun! We totally forgot we were recording a whole a** episode! Just 2 sexy pisces living their best water sign life! Bring your ear holes (your ears people!!), as we discuss being authentically black, strong pisces energy, owning your sexual prowess and much more! ROAR BITCHES!Follow and Support Micheal in Social Media Land:IG...
2021-04-281h 07
Tomfoolery and ShenaningansGet into this Random Fun!Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you this new, fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Come through my podcast for all the tomfoolery AND the shenanigans! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it with me and my wonderful guest (friends) that I will have. It will be a doozy!This podcast is brought you by...
2021-04-2200 minTomfoolery and ShenaningansPodcast Disclaimer: Safety First!*For the safety of guest and host all episodes where recorded via the interwebs*Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you this new, fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Come through my podcast for all the tomfoolery AND the shenanigans! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it with me and my wonderful guest (friends) that...
2021-04-2201 min
Black Educators Matter: Project 500 PodcastThe Village“I knew where I was going by the time I was a child.”
Jess Vann, Educator, Actor, Performer, Program Manager
IG: @Jdotjourney
What’s the reform? What’s the restorative approach? What is White Savior Complex (besides the most annoying form of white supremacy)? What is anti-racism work? In this episode, we are joined by Educator Activist Jess Van, who shares her journey as Black girl developing an identity in Lansing, Michigan (“You are part of the African diaspora!”), encounters with racist teachers (and the residual effects), and why she fell in love with Chicago...
2021-04-1438 min
Made To MoveMade To Move 033 | Jacob ColonWelcome to 'Made To Move' radio with your host Jacob Colon. As ever we are treated to an hour long adventure through the latest and greatest in the world of House music via one of the most reliable emerging talents on the electronic music scene.
Made to Move Radio EP 033 tracklist:
1. Nano Garrido & Bruce Baps - What the Fuck
2. B-Liv, Etelvina Maldonado – Carambantua
3. Jiorgio Ranion - All Day Long
4. Jeky Saviro - Yes I Do
5. Fhaken, Uriah Persie - Bam Bam (Original Mix)
6. Saliva Commandos - Blue Note Vibe (Original Mix)
7. Sllash & Do...
2021-03-1400 minTomfoolery and ShenaningansSeason 1: Just a Teaser!Here we are! It's Me. Jess V! I am super excited to bring you this new, fun, unfiltered, unapologetic, enlightening, joy filled podcast! Come through my podcast for all the tomfoolery AND the shenanigans! Where we will be discussing all the things that will hopefully make you smile, bring you joy, give you perspective, make you feel empowered, and much more! It's a hodge-podge of sorts! So pull up chair, grab your dranky, drank and come kick it with me and my wonderful guest (friends) that I will have. It will be a doozy!This podcast is brought you by...
2021-03-0600 min
Empowered You Podcast43. Fail Forward Series Part 2 With Jess VannWelcome back Sunshine!!!☀️
✨Today kicks off Part 2 of the Fail Forward Series with the talented and dynamic, Jess Vann!!!!! (Cue the air horns) Jess is an multi-careered woman who is an actor, speaker, entrepreneur, singer, all while maintaining a full time job in Youth Development and Education. Jess's business Creative Spaces provides arts based leadership and professional development workshops/keynotes for emerging and veteran leaders in various work sectors. She also provides coaching on self-care and living authentically.
✨In this episode, Jess authentically shares with us her rockbottom season and how she was able to overcame it. J...
2020-04-071h 09
Results Not TypicalJess Vann | Vulnerability, body positivity, and fitness trendsIn this episode, Nikki chats with entrepreneur, speaker and actor Jess Vann about body positivity and vulnerability in the online space. They discuss: - What it means to be vulnerable and body positive online - How the culture and trends around fitness have shifted since the 80's and 90's - Why representation matters and how it influences self image About Jess Vann Jess Vann is a body positive, fitness lovah, loving, fierce songtress, entrepreneur, speaker and actor. Let's not forget Co-Host to the podcast Red White and C...
2019-06-0259 min