Scribbles to Sparks

Melissa Ragsdale

Interviews with creatives on the ground making art, community, and experiences in Jersey City and beyond. Hosted by Melissa Ragsdale.

Episodes

  1. MAR 20

    Give Love to the Things You Love - Victor Soldano, Newark Tabletop & Sweet Jeans

    For this episode, we're in Newark chatting over a cup of tea with Victor Soldano! Victor is the owner of Sweet Jeans Kitchen + Espresso Bar and creator of Newark Tabletop Group. A GM, musician, comedian, and community organizer, Victor creates spaces that are warm, welcoming, and  endlessly imaginative. We dive into how his quest to become a better GM led to the forming of Newark Tabletop, the journey to bring Sweet Jeans to life, and the thrill of producing wild, one-of-a-kind, immersive murder mysteries.  Check Out Sweet Jeans & Newark Tabletop! Follow on Instagram: @sweetjeanskitchen @totaldudeguy @newarktabletopStop by Sweet Jeans for a coffee or a sandwich!Victor's Recs Disco ElysiumThe Amy Stone FoundationSleep No MoreHow to Support Scribbles to Sparks Subscribe in your podcast app to get every episode in your feedFollow on Instagram @scribbles2sparksFind your next read on the Scribbles to Sparks Bookshop.org shop (affiliate links)Join the PatreonThank you for listening and supporting! Stay tuned for more interviews, coming your way soon.

    52 min

  2. MAR 5

    If You Do What You Love, People Will Find You - Hannah Lee, Jersey City Cabaret

    Meet Hannah Lee, the creator and musical director of the Jersey City Cabaret, a monthly variety show staging local performers in Downtown Jersey City. Hannah brings a multi-faceted background of experience to the show, having been a performer, Off-Broadway PSM and a props designer for La Musica Lirica, a traveling Italian opera company. In this episode, we dig into how Hannah made the performance opportunity she wanted for herself, the importance of being true to yourself as a performer, and the power of supportive artistic environments. Check Out the Jersey City Cabaret!  Buy tickets to the next show: March 18th at Brightside TavernFollow on Instagram: @jerseycitycabaret @threepeasproductions @les_sirenesHannah's Recs Legally Blonde the Musical: The Search for Elle WoodsEvery Little StepHow to Support Scribbles to Sparks Subscribe in your podcast app to get every episode in your feedFollow on Instagram @scribbles2sparksFind your next read on the Scribbles to Sparks Bookshop.org shop (affiliate links)Join the PatreonThank you for listening and supporting! Stay tuned for more interviews, coming your way soon.

    42 min

  3. FEB 26

    Processing the Unseen - Jessica Joseph, Soul Therapy

    In our very first episode, I sit down with Jessica Joseph - yoga teacher, trainer, and founder of Soul Therapy, a wellness studio here in Jersey City. Jessica designs consistent wellness containers that train emotional awareness, self-trust, and relational confidence. People leave more regulated, more articulate, and more connected to where they live and who they live among. Join us as we discuss how she developed her vision for a space that goes beyond physical fitness, how she went from getting a degree in athletic training to teaching yoga in the park to opening her own studio, and what drives her to keep creating and exploring. Check Out Soul Therapy! Visit soul-therapy-studios.com to explore all the amazing classes, workshops, retreats, and moreFollow @soultherapystudios and @jessjoseph___ on InstagramJessica's Recs Podcasts Wong Notes - specifically the John Mayer episodesThe Zane Lowe Interview SeriesBooks (all below are affiliate links) Manifest Your Destiny by Dr. Wayne Dyer The Power of Intention by Dr. Wayne DyerUntethered Soul by Michael A. Singer Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson More Teachers and Meditations Joe DispenzaDeepak ChopraHow to Support Scribbles to Sparks Subscribe in your podcast app to get every episode in your feedFollow on Instagram @scribbles2sparksFind your next read on the Scribbles to Sparks Bookshop.org shop (affiliate links)Join the PatreonThank you for listening and supporting! Stay tuned for more interviews, coming your way soon.

    1h 6m

  4. EPISODE 1

    Trailer: Scribbles to Sparks

    It's a new podcast! My name is Melissa Ragsdale, and I'm setting out to interview creatives on the ground in Jersey City, North Jersey, and beyond. First episode dropping soon. Subscribe now to be the first to hear it! Follow the show on Instagram: @scribbles2sparksSupport the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/ScribblestoSparksShop the show's virtual bookstore: https://bookshop.org/shop/scribblestosparks (affiliate links)

    1 min

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Interviews with creatives on the ground making art, community, and experiences in Jersey City and beyond. Hosted by Melissa Ragsdale.

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  • Creator
    Melissa Ragsdale
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  • Episodes
    4
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    © 2026 Melissa Ragsdale