JWN

Joseph W Nienstedt

Explore how to get the most out of life through creativity, skill, and self-improvement. I'll be talking with people who have found meaning in their lives by mastering their crafts, overcoming great challenges, or by just being all-around awesome at living life to the fullest. It's about finding passion in the things that you never knew you could be passionate about. From writing a song to running a marathon, or from cooking an amazing meal to painting a masterpiece, discover how seemingly ordinary people are actually quite extraordinary.

  1. JWN #83: Nora Roy

    07/12/2021

    JWN #83: Nora Roy

    Nora Roy grew up in the Charleston area but relocated to Brooklyn to further pursue her music career. The pandemic brought her back to her hometown for a brief period and it was during that time I got to see her perform as well as work in the music business in other ways which we’ll touch upon in this episode. She lists Dolly Parton alongside Sharon van Etten & PJ Harvey as her influences and it shows in all of the best ways. Her songs are heartbreaking with a splash of pop & shoegaze. You can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/norewaaa/ And check out her latest music on Bandcamp at https://noraroy.bandcamp.com/ Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    1h 42m
  2. JWN #82: Travis Maynard

    07/05/2021

    JWN #82: Travis Maynard

    Travis Maynard is the General Manager of Food & Beverage & Hospitality at the Volvo Car Stadium on Daniel Island in South Carolina. Before he took that gig he used to book shows & events in the Columbia, SC area, so when the opportunity came up to create the Club Court Concert series he jumped at the opportunity. This is an interesting discussion about building music scenes and organizing creative events that I know you’ll enjoy. The first concert of the series is happening on Thursday, July 8th 2021 featuring Atlanta singer/songwriter Angie Aparo as well as previous JWN Podcast guest Jordan Igoe. You can visit volvo.JWNpod.com to see all of their upcoming events - Just be sure to use offer code “JWN” when you purchase a ticket to let them know where you heard about these excellent performances! Direct link to the eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/live-to-play-tennis-center-daniel-island-33496172303 Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    1h 42m
  3. JWN #81: Morowa Mosai w/ R Dotta

    06/07/2021

    JWN #81: Morowa Mosai w/ R Dotta

    Alexandria Searles is an artist that goes by her chosen name Morowa Mosai. She describes her artistic style as Afrocentric and Empowered Femininity. It’s hard to pin down just one artistic medium as she paints traditional paintings as well as murals, creates resin based sculptures and jewelry, and is a graphic designer. During our conversation, rapper R Dotta stopped in to join the discussion. Born Rashad Taylor, the Charleston City Paper named him the Up-and-Comer of 2020. Morowa Mosai’s website: https://morowamosai.com/ Follow Morowa Mosai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morowamosai Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morowamosai R Dotta’s website: https://callmedott.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rdotta843/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1fZPznNOdvoqVtKiB0jRaL?si=zgC2rSmPSWephLGQOTVbTA Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/rdotta843 Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    1h 33m
  4. JWN #80: Natasha Nast

    05/24/2021

    JWN #80: Natasha Nast

    Natasha Nast is a professional dancer with the Palmetto City Ballet as well as the Unbound Ballet Project. When she’s not performing she also teaches advanced ballet & jazz classes in the Charleston Area. She’s an exceptionally gifted artist with an unforgiving work ethic which has led to a successful career even though she was a late starter by ballet standards. Follow Natasha on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/natasha.nast/ Find her at Palmetto City Ballet - https://palmettocityballet.org/ Get tickets to the Unbound Ballet performance of “It Never Changes To Stop” Friday, May 28, 2021 & Saturday, May 29, 2021 at https://www.crystalwellman.com/ Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    1h 42m
  5. JWN #79: Aaron Utterback of Human Resources

    05/10/2021

    JWN #79: Aaron Utterback of Human Resources

    Aaron Utterback is a musician who grew up in Charlotte, NC along with his lifelong friends & bandmates in the indie electro-pop band Human Resources. When they decided to relocate to Charleston, SC they quickly fit right into the music scene. Aaron’s also played bass with bands like Brave Baby & has collaborated with many other artists as a session & gig player. We had a great in-depth conversation about music, the current state of the scene, and what it’s like living as a working musician & creative. He also performed the Human Resources song Sylvia & revealed just who Syvia really is and why she won’t choose a side! Human Resources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hrtheband/ Human Resources Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1283809642 Expectations Video: https://youtu.be/PWRpqgze-2I Human Resources Website: https://hrtheband.com/ Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    2h 12m
  6. JWN #78: Jordan Igoe

    05/03/2021

    JWN #78: Jordan Igoe

    Jordan Igoe is a singer/songwriter & multi-instrumentalist who grew up in Charleston, SC. She’s collaborated with some of the best musicians in the south & she’s a staple in the music scene simply because music is a part of her talented soul. She has a stockpile of original songs she’s written over the years and was gracious enough to perform one of her unreleased songs here. You can follow Jordan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jordanigoemusic/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.igoe.77 You can check out her music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/61HUJGehv5IYu6Nbl8iPKi?si=ExC6MwFRSymfhDgN0P6M3A Watch the video for “Sober and Sorry”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UL2bh_Rot74 Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    1h 32m
  7. JWN #77: Michelle Tompkins

    04/19/2021

    JWN #77: Michelle Tompkins

    Michelle Tompkins is a licensed professional counselor who practices expressive arts therapy where she uses multiple creative techniques to help people find the solutions to their problems from within. She believes that most people already possess the answers they’re looking for, but the traditional clinical ways alone aren’t always the most complete way to help people see them. She treats therapy as an art form as well as a science by using tools such as visual journaling which we discuss at length, as well as other ways to communicate alternatively. You can find out more about Michelle’s practice at her website: https://www.charlestoncreativecounseling.com/ Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    1h 47m
  8. JWN #76: Aggie Flores

    04/12/2021

    JWN #76: Aggie Flores

    Aggie Flores is an artist, singer & songwriter who came to Charleston, SC after living & working all throughout the USA. Born & raised in Argentina, this energetic & creative soul traveled on a mission to find herself & in the process found the love of her life as well as her amazing band, the Wildflowers. You can check out her art and merchandise at her website: https://aggiefloresmusic.square.site Also check out her music on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PQqHL8 Follow Aggie on instagram at https://instagram.com/aggie.flores Get more info about the show at https://jwnpod.com & you can follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/joel8x/

    2h 36m
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Explore how to get the most out of life through creativity, skill, and self-improvement. I'll be talking with people who have found meaning in their lives by mastering their crafts, overcoming great challenges, or by just being all-around awesome at living life to the fullest. It's about finding passion in the things that you never knew you could be passionate about. From writing a song to running a marathon, or from cooking an amazing meal to painting a masterpiece, discover how seemingly ordinary people are actually quite extraordinary.

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  • Creator
    Joseph W Nienstedt
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    84
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 574817
  • Show Website
    JWN