Maureen Deering Davis is a Yoga Therapist and Teacher of 25+ years and Life Coach. Get in touch with Maureen: https://makarayogashala.com/?fbclid=IwAR0C_Vn9iM-SZVr6cAsFzwwJB_savgYiKKixEPAzBcU0khOk6DKs6J1RQ-oDoor thequaintrellepodcast

Brooke Applegate holds a degree in anthropology. She is Director of Education at the Los Angeles Arboretum, urban tour guide, world traveler, professional Whimsy Maker, and deep thinking Joy Seeker. She is also one of my dearest friends. Los Angeles Arboretum - https://www.arboretum.org/Door thequaintrellepodcast

Walter McKinley Lewis is a Retired Coast Guard Hospital Corpsman Senior Chief Petty Officer. Here his story of escaping the segregated south to becoming platoon leader at Boot Camp and continuing to follow his passion in the Coast Guard, where he was a helicopter SARs medic and “Doc” on the ice cutter, Glacier which travelled to Antarctica three ti…

Madison Silva is an artist, deep thinker and incredibly genuine with a fantastic sense of humor. She returns to talk about the challenges of AI and its effects on creatives. In the process, we talk about insects, travel and much more. Sensitivity warnings: stalker and my grandmother terrorizing me as a child. Listener discretion advised. SELECTED L…

Luis Guerra is music composer, music arranger and music producer. He is an award-winning podcast composer and his music has been heard by millions of listeners in various movies, including, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot", "18 1/2" and much more. In this first of a two part episode, listen to how intentional focus and discipline... and meditation has helpe…

Madison Silva is an artist. Her projects include: Crumbs and Dark Country: The Series. In this episode we discuss the creative art process, and overcoming depression, finding what you want and being intentional in living a better life. *This episode discusses suicide. Listener discretion advised. Madison Silva on Instagram: https://www.instagram.co…

I catch up with lifelong friend Michelle Buchanan Hernandez to learn about the fascinating world of limestone and building beautiful structures, one stone tile at a time! SHOW NOTES: lmpression: https://www.limestone.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/limestoneimpression/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LimestoneImpression Kupiec Architec…

Join me and Licensed Clinical Social Worker turned restauranteur, Evan Papadakis as he tells his story of how surviving a catastrophic car crash allowed him to pursue his dream and make a wonderful life! Note: This episode discusses a serious car accident and its aftermath. Listener discretion advised. SHOW NOTES Zuzu's Petals Eatery: https://www.z…

In this episode, I talk with paramedic, Katie Godfrey, NREMT-P about her journey to becoming a paramedic. In the process our conversation hits on multiple subjects including the perception of women in tough jobs, choosing a profession that fits her life and family goals, setting down roots, and of course, a passion for community and her profession.…

Listen to Silvia Askenazi, owner and Argentine dance instructor at Tango San Pedro, located inside of Grand Street Arts. Silvia was born in Argentina with Tango in her DNA. She has over 20 years experience and in this episode, she provides a primer of Tango and it's history, as well as some insight into her many other talents and hats that she wear…

Matthew McDonald is a writer, certified sommelier, retired Marine, world traveler, outdoorsman, photographer and just all around Renaissance man. In this episode, we talk about wine and spirits, the writing process, animals in the wild, films and much more! SHOW NOTES: Matthew James McDonald - Author Page | Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mat…

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In this episode, Jenny Ruiz of Burning Times Tarot and I talk about Tarot cards, their use and usefulness in everyday life, stress reduction, connecting to oneself and much more! SHOW NOTES: Burning Times Tarot: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burningtimestarot/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/317wfn2ntqcabgqly4wjn5y5k7oy?si=c303571019c…

What is one thing that you are so passionate about that you could give a 40 minute talk on it without preparation? What would you do with your extra time, if sleep weren't necessary? These two questions are discussed in this episode. SHOW NOTES: 40 Deep Questions to Get to Know Yourself and Your Life Purpose | Journal Smarter: https://journalsmarte…

Richard Foss is the Executive Director of Collage, in the quaint Harbor port town of San Pedro, California. He is also a culinary historian and board member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California; and the author of both fiction and non-fiction works, including two books on food history: "Rum, A Global History" and "Food in the Air and Sp…

Chad Dime is a co-founder of Diff Eyewear, a socially conscious brand that donates a pair of reading glasses or vision care service to communities in need. Since the start of their company, they have donated 3.1 million glasses or services and the number keeps rising! In this episode, Chad and I talk about starting a company with a "give back" mode…

Mike Acosta returns to chat about the hike we took earlier on the day that this episode was recorded and in which I managed to lose my license (since returned)! We go down the rabbit hole of proper protocol for handling lost items on the trail, lots of hiking talk and tips, and of course, our usual meandering into music! SHOW NOTES: Lulu Candles: h…

Michelle Diggs Thompson is a Soprano and with Masters degrees in Music Performance and Vocal Performance. She is also an affiliate instructor of voice at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is also a longtime friend and it was so much fun catching up with her to talk about music, opera, kids, getting older and hilarious stories! SHOW N…

In this episode, Sofia and I answer questions on what we need more of, less of, books and films that impacted us the most, and what we'd do if I we could do or be anything! SHOW NOTES: 75 Deep Questions to Ask Friends | Mind Path - https://www.mindpath.com/resource/75-questions-to-ask-your-friends-to-get-to-know-them-on-a-deeper-level/ Bill Waterso…

Join Don Atwood and me in the continuation of our seaworthy conversation about his long-planned sail from Mexico to French Polynesia! Be sure to listen to E75, which is the first part of our conversation! SHOW NOTES: My interview on Shoutout SoCal - https://shoutoutsocal.com/meet-sil-anen-host-of-the-award-winning-quaintrelle-podcast-award-winning-…

Don Atwood is a sailor, photographer, adventurer and one of the smartest people that I know. He's also a lot of fun and longtime friend. In this episode, we talk about the epic sailing adventure that he embarked on in March of this year. Since leaving from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on March 19th, he and his sailing partner, Julie Dunne made landfall …

Ed Thompson is owner and CEO of Thompson Composite and Fabrication at the Mojave Air Space. He is also a longtime and dear friend of mine. In this episode we talk about fast machines, desert racing, dads, and the importance of love. This is an episode not to be missed. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: Ed Thompson - On FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/ed.thomp…

Ed Thompson is owner and CEO of Thompson Composites and Fabrication located at the Mojave Air and Space Port in the Mojave Desert. He has also successfully lived Off Grid on several acres in nearby Tehachapi where he keeps a small farm and a menagerie of animals that range from dogs and cats to goats, chickens and an occasional wild turkey. Join us…

This episode is all about my recent 9-day trip to South Korea (not long enough!). It was a wonderful, surprising, education, whirlwind trip...I have a lot to share! SHOW NOTES: Korea Travel Guide: https://www.facebook.com/groups/koreatravelguide Hwaseong Fortress | World Heritage Convention - UNESCO: https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/817/ Sky Capsule …

Join Master Beekeeper, Honeybee Educator, Mentor and Honey Sommelier, Alysa of Zou Beesou and me in this fun episode of honey tasting and everything honey! SHOW NOTES: Zou Beesou: https://zoubeesou.com/ https://www.instagram.com/zou.beesou/ SELECTED MENTIONS: E28 April McCarthy - Summer, Sunscreen, Skincare | YouTube: https://youtu.be/vup56LNAhWg F…

Alysa of Zou Beesou is a honeybee educator, mentor, steward, honey sommelier and master beekeeper. She offers mentorships to new beekeepers and apiary visits to help streamline the beekeeping process and diagnose problems. As an educator, she is a wealth of information and is also a honey sommelier, offering honey tastings and more! Join us as she …

Luis Guerra is an award winning music composer, arranger and writer. You've heard his music in film, television, podcasts and numerous other projects. He is also an MS warrior. Multiple Sclerosis is a neuro-degenerative disease that affects the nerves. It is chronic and there is currently no cure for the 2.3 million people world-wide who have this …

Luis Guerra is music composer, music arranger and music producer. He is an award-winning podcast composer and his music has been heard by millions of listeners in various movies, including, "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot", "18 1/2" and much more. In this first of a two part episode, listen to how intentional focus and discipline... and meditation has helpe…

In this latest, Lists With Sofia, we cover such questions as weirdest dreams, foods we would be and dragons and unicorns. Lots of fun questions and answers. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: 60 Crazy and Weird Questions to Ask Your Friends or People Around You | Byliner - https://byliner.com/60-crazy-and-weird-questions-to-ask-your-friends-or-people-around/ FILMS…

Welcome back to another episode of Lists with Sofia where we cover dinner guests, anxiety in making telephone calls, how achievement awards mold the student experience, and much more, including our predicted causes of death. SHOW NOTES: 272 Deep Questions to Ask a Guy, Girl, Friend or Anyone | Berkley Well-Being Institute: https://www.berkeleywellb…

Gianna Carter is the lead singer of the band, Sugarlips as well as the acoustic duo, The Lovelies. She is also a talented Karaoke and Open Mic Nigh host, and DJ. In this episode, we talk everything music. All opinions expressed by the guest/s are solely those of the guest/s and are not to be construed in any way to reflect the opinion of The Quaint…

Gianna Carter is the lead singer of the band, Sugarlips as well as the acoustic duo, The Lovelies. She is also a talented Karaoke and Open Mic Nigh host, and DJ. In this episode, we talk everything music. SHOW NOTES: Sugarlips Entertainment: https://www.sugarlipsentertainment.com/ Gianna Sugarlips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giannasugar…

Jenna Ervin is the Program Manger of Interpretation for the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and Rancho La Brea Tar Pits, as well as a Botany Instructor at the Los Angeles Arboretum. She is a talented camp leader, museum instructor, classroom educator and education specialist who’s previous work experience includes reDiscover, Kidspace Museum, an…

Jenna Ervin is the Program Manger of Interpretation for the Los Angeles Natural History Museum and Rancho La Brea Tar Pits, as well as a Botany Instructor at the Los Angeles Arboretum. She is a talented camp leader, museum instructor, classroom educator and education specialist who’s previous work experience includes reDiscover, Kidspace Museum, an…

In this episode, film creator Julian Hampton and I talk about his film, Fighting Olympus of which I was an associate producer. SPOILER ALERT! It is an in depth talk about the filming process, the film itself and covers characters, worlds, and much more. SHOW NOTES: Fighting Olympus Watch - https://www.primevideo.com/detail/Fighting-Olympus/0SAJJPEJ…

Cindy McCann is a Life Coach and Dream Builder Coach, a former pre-school teacher for LAUSD and autism expert, and one of my most treasured friends. Join us as we talk about kindness, friendship and connections in this, part II of our talk. SHOW NOTES: Davey Awards: https://www.daveyawards.com/ Disclaimers: No part of this episode should be constru…

In this Part 1 of a 2 part talk, I speak with Cindy McCann who is an expert in Early Childhood Education and communicative disorders, and a former pre-school special education teacher. She is currently a certified Life Coach and Dream Builder Coach with a focus on parents of special education children. This episode is about building kids up. I also…

Justin Ezzi is a standup comic, musician, mad scientist, writer, retired science teacher, and “bringer of happiness” with his various projects, including playing at memory care centers throughout the South Bay. He is a pro at making people laugh and building community. SHOW NOTES: Justin Ezzi: https://www.youtube.com/@jtezzi Thicker In the Middle, …

Donna Hargis is the Regional Director of the California Bluegrass Association for Orange County and Long Beach. She is a multi-talented creative… a Bluegrass enthusiast, teacher, artist, writer, flat picker and tenor singer. In this Part Two of our talk we cover the structure of Bluegrass, as well as festivals across California. SHOW NOTES: Donna H…

Donna Hargis is the Regional Director of the California Bluegrass Association for Orange County and Long Beach. She is a multi-talented creative: a Bluegrass enthusiast, teacher, artist, writer, flat picker and tenor singer. In this first of a two part talk, we’ll cover what Bluegrass is and isn’t, how to learn and what it takes to become good at t…

Week 2 diet update and then we continue my talk with my cousin, Gina Brissenden, a former Astronomy Educator turned extraordinary gardener. In this episode we talk about the healing qualities of gardening and how her garden saved her from a painful and debilitating autoimmune disorder, as well as processing a medical leave from work and eventual re…

My cousin Gina Brissenden is a retired astronomy educator, leather tooler, mosaic artist, accomplished baker and cook, and an amazing creative who has spent over a decade building an incredible oasis on 900 square feet of desert in the middle of Tucson that she calls, her back yard. In this first of a two part episode, we will weave through how her…

This is the second part of my conversation with my friend, Phil Warren who is a senior engineer in research and development, a color specialist, an encoder, a world traveler, adventurer, and most recently headmaster of an unaccredited university, which we’ll talk about in this episode, along with some out of this world (literally) adventures. SHOW …

Phillip Warren is a senior engineer in research and development, color specialist, and encoder with a background in web development, photography, and graphic design. He’s also a little bit of a mad scientist turning out amazing creations that we discuss in this episode. He’s an adventurer, world traveler and a photojournalist with a taste for edgy,…

Stacie Betancourt, Ph.D: Counselor, Life Coach, Divorce Arbitrator, Mediator, Trauma Coach, Language Arts Teacher, lifelong friend. I’m excited to get back into the second half of my talk with Dr. Stacie Betancourt of Four Winds ADR Coaching and Counseling. Last week we went deep into the weeds of eating disorders and other traumas; and recovering …

Dr. Stacie Betancourt of Four Winds ADR, Coaching and Consulting, formerly B&B Life Solutions Coaching & Consulting. She practices Divorce Arbitration, Mediation and Coaching designed specifically for the needs of individuals who are going through the process of divorce. Through Trauma Coaching, she assists individuals in breaking the cycle of trau…

This is part II of my talk with Stephen Jay Morris, cofounder of the band, Benedict Arnold & the Traitors, political commentator, music aficionado. He is a product of what is arguably one of the most tumultuous times in America. He’s also a proud, self-proclaimed Boomer with his own podcast that’s called, “The Late Boomer”. And, through all of thes…

Stephen Jay Morris is one of the most enigmatic and creative friends. This first of a two-part episode is about music, art, poetry and growing up in 1960's Hollywood--a not so classical-glitzy experience for a kid who would grow up under its influence to embrace politics and co-found a punk rock band that once opened for Black Flag. With deep music…

In this second of a two-part episode, Marueen Deering Davis talks about injury recovery, breathing, flexibility, meditation, spirituality, life coaching, being yourself and so much more! Maureen is Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Yoga Therapist with IAYT with 25 years of experience. She is also a Life Coach and has been published i…

In this episode, I wax and wane poetic over Los Angeles and the tour that I gave my family. I also talk with Maureen Deering Davis of Makara Yoga Shala, and I talk about Yoga and its benefits from the Mind/Body connection to finding awareness and mindfulness to get through life's daily challenges. Maureen Deering Davis is a Yoga Therapist and Teach…