Episodes

Ep #91: The Power of Intentional Community Building with Lindsey Lerner Summary of the Episode Hey friends! In this episode, I’m talking with Lindsey Lerner community builder, photographer, and creative strategist who’s all about shaking things up. Lindsey calls herself “allergic to the status quo,” and once you hear her talk, you’ll totally get why. Her project, Field Notes from the Work in the Wild , captures people in those quiet, in-between moments before the big break, before the outcome w...

Ep 90: Using Art to Process Climate Anxiety and Loss: Katherine Seichen Rosing Summary of the episode In this deeply personal conversation, Madison-based artist Katherine Steichen Rosing shares how she uses immersive installations and abstract paintings to explore climate anxiety, environmental loss, and the intricate connections between forests and watersheds. Katherine opens up about processing grief through art—from losing her mother to witnessing climate change's impact on the landscapes she...

Ep #89: Danielle Scruggs: Curating the Future of Black Filmmaking This conversation was recorded live in person on Saturday, September 27, 20205, at Lumpen Radio in Chicago. Summary of the episode In this episode of noseyAF , Stephanie talks with Danielle Scruggs —Chicago-based photo editor, photographer, writer, curator, and founder of Black Women Directors . Danielle recently curated File Under: Horror , a program spotlighting horror shorts by Black women and non-binary filmmakers. Together, ...

Ep #88: Everything is Mutual Aid with Autumn Breon Summary of the episode In this episode of noseyAF, I sit down with Los Angeles-based artist Autumn Breon to talk about what it really means to redefine Black excellence . Autumn’s work lives at the intersection of Black feminist praxis, historical memory, and speculative futures—spanning performance, installation, and public art. We talk about portals to other realities, the importance of rest and care in creative work, and why Black excellence ...