Welcome to the Clubhouse

Jewelissa

We sat down with the amazing, Jewelissa!  Jewelissa is a multi-hyphenate performer based in South Jersey & Philadelphia, renowned for their theatrical burlesque, fusion belly dance, silk fan veil prowess, and more. You may have seen her at BeardFest, Lunar Faire, or Philly’s OurFest! She was a featured performer at the 2024 RVA Burlesque Festival. In addition to her work as a performer, Jewelissa is an instructor and the Director of Community Engagement at the Philadelphia Burlesque Academy, teaching all levels burlesque technique, bellylesque, fan veil technique, & choreography.  We sat down with Jewelissa and discussed her performance journey, her experience in clowning, and where she gets her inspiration for her acts.  You can follow Jewelissa on instagram at www.instagram.com/jewelissa

Dave White

Whoa!  Fantastic conversation!!  We sat down with Dave White of Dave White's Music Loft.  Dave is an accomplished guitarist and music educator.  We talked about music, teaching, finding your people, and manifesting where you want to be.  Follow Dave White's Music Loft on Facebook and on Instagram at @dw_musicloft
Please forgive the intro.  We didn't rehearse.

Matt!

We had the pleasure of chatting with Matt, a friend from Sam's childhood.  After years of working at Starbucks, Matt went back to school to become a therapist.  We talked with Matt about his journey, a tough encounter with a former Marine, and being challenged by social interactions.

Michael Cagno

Don sat down with Michael Cagno, Executive Director of the Noyes Museum of Art at Stockton University. Through building innovative partnerships and inclusive, dynamic programming, Michael has made art more accessible and impactful across the region. In this conversation, we explore his journey, his collaborative philosophy, and the vital role the arts play in fostering community.

Ben Ott

Wow – what an incredible episode!We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Ott, the owner and founder of Cardboard Arena. Ben shared how he's building a vibrant community through the power of gaming, and we explored just how important the social side of gaming truly is.
We also dove into all things Magic: The Gathering – from the thrill of collecting and trading cards to the stunning artwork that first drew Ben into the game. 
Most of all, we discussed his mission to create a welcoming, one-of-a-kind space for gamers right in the heart of Downtown Hammonton.

Tom Burdak

Sam and Don sat down with Tom Burdak, Senior Gameplay Engineer with Epic Games.  We spoke with Tom about his journey from playing some of our favorite games to making some of our favorite games!  It's a conversation you do not want to miss.

Marjorie Sokoloff

Our guest this week is the amazing, Marjorie "Moxie" Sokoloff.  Moxie is the head of the theater department at Camden County College.  An award winning playwright and director, we talk with Moxie about her life in theater, what drives her creatively, and her and Don talk about some of their former theatrical productions.

Kristine Goebel

Sam and Don had the privilege of sitting down with the incredible Kristine Goebel, Founder and CEO of Accompany Suite. Kristine and her team specialize in creating systems that foster healthier, more supportive relationships in the workplace. During their conversation, she shared her journey from her early days on Long Island to founding her own company. Kristine also opened up about her unique philosophy for helping businesses build scalable systems that prioritize people, creating a foundation for growth and success.
To learn more about Kristine and Accompany Suite, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/AccompanySuite
https://www.instagram.com/accompanysuite/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/accompanysuite/?viewAsMember=true
https://www.youtube.com/@accompanysuite

Daniel Horne

This was one for the books!  Sam and Don fanboyed (Sp?) out on this one.  Our guest was the amazing Daniel Horne! Daniel's work has graced the covers of fantasy and monster magazines, romance novels, children's books, the movie Crimson Peak, the Ninja Turtle/Universal Monster toys, and so much more.  We talked about his life in art, and what drives him creatively.  You can follow Daniel on Instagram @oldschooldan

Jennifer Gordon

What a way to start season two!  Jennifer Gordon is a dancer, choreographer, ABT certified teacher, producer, and owner of Allegory Dance Theatre.  We talk with Jennifer about growing up and her first exposures to dance classes, overcoming obstacles, how she uses real life experiences and classic tales to inspire her choreography, and Hope Dances; a program that brings the vast benefits of dance to senior citizens with a focus on those living with dementia.  You can find out more about Jennifer and the amazing work she does at www.allegorydancetheatre.com