Tub Talks by Secular Sabbath Genevieve Medow-Jenkins

Sitting in the bath with Jacqueline Suskin in California in the winter sun is a dream. Here, she takes us through her current life in Detroit as a writer, poet, and educator. Jacqueline recalls her history as a writer and poet - from the time when we met in which she was performing ‘Poem Store:’ her mobile poetry store in which she would write you a poem in real time, on a topic of your choice, for whatever price you see fit, to now: teaching kids poetry and ecology in Detroit through her project Poem Forest. Jacqueline’s most recent book, A Year In Practice, is about creating art in line with nature's rhythms; in line with the seasons. In this bath, we learn about how all of Jacqueline's work builds off each other, and evokes a deeply curious mind and artistic practice in all of us. Soak it in!

Michael Milosh is RHYE, the elusive music project that shocked the world with songs like, ‘Open,’ and ‘The Fall,’ in 2011, especially when everyone realized those smooth effeminate vocals belonged to a man. In this tub, Michael Milosh bathes with me at our home, inour outdoor bath, and talks about his philosophy on music, art, spirituality, and love. This conversation is an opportunity to get to know him better, through the lens of our 7+ year relationship. In itThis conversation is personal and intimate, so I hope you enjoy soaking it in.

In this Tub Talks, I get to soak in the unique wisdom of Chantel Jeffries. Chantel is known in the world for seemingly disparate things: being a DJ, investor, entrepreneur, and social media creator. She is simultaneously a mystery. However, this bathtub conversation is a treasure chest of knowledge that I’ve never heard her share before. Did you know Chantel was a Mathlete?

There is an incredible opportunity in listening to this conversation, and understanding the approach of someone who seems to ‘have it all’ and whose life may look like it came easy. It looks easy because Chantel has worked hard and made mindful and intelligent decisions. She gives us the tools to achieve more in our own lives. Chantel's life approach is innovative and there is much to learn from her beautiful mind. I hope you are as inspired by this conversation as I was. Soak it in!

Raquelle Stevens is a multi-disciplinary educator in the entertainment industry. Her accomplishments span writing a bestselling book, The Sunshine Mind, hosting a multi-season cooking show with Selena Gomez: Selena And Chef, successful interview series Giving Back Generation and producing films such as My Mind and Me. Raquelle talks about the impact of all of these endeavors and describes how every opportunity has come from love. Love is at the heart of how Raquelle aims to heal the world, as she demonstrates in her life, and in this podcast episode.

Illangelo is the moniker of music producer Carlo Montagnese. Having grown up in Calgary, Canada, Carlo gave himself one year to make it in music in Toronto before moving back to Calgary to work for the family business. In that one year, he created The Trilogy with the Weeknd, and the rest is history… or is it really just a beginning? In Tub Talks, Carlo shares about his journey in the music industry, but also his journey into being a whole person living in alignment with nature and the planet, and creating a better earth. Soak in the wisdom of his unfolding story through this little bath under the oak tree!

Join us as we get to know my good friend, Orville Peck. In today’s tub, we go through Orville’s journey into a music career from growing up in Johannesburg, South Africa to touring as a drummer in punk bands. As Orville found his personal style as a musician, his unique low-toned voice led him to country music where he has created his own lane of contemporary country music that honors tradition and artistry of the genre. Naturally, Orville’s creative journey has also been one of self-acceptance, as a gay man in a traditionally straight music genre, Orville has often dealt with being put in boxes. Orville's story is one of resilience, embracing his true self, and pushing boundaries in the world of country music. This conversation is filled with wisdom, humor, and personal history. So please enjoy soaking in a little bit more intimacy with Orville Peck.