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Gregg Lachow, Filmmaker

"That's what making art is, I think...trying to rediscover something that you once knew and then finding a way to report it back to the world so that they can have that kind of recognition. Kids don't have that struggle."
Hear from Gregg in: Ep 2 of I'M STILL HERE!
Lives in: New York
Kids: Charlie, Age 19, and Sam, Age 28
Art: I make films and theater pieces.
Find more here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnH08Oj_ufs&list=PLfKC7vPpZ4YHOmSMusgdTz8jD0w-0kBnA

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Sofija Stefanovic, Writer

"In a way I feel more creative being in this kind of fuzzy state than maybe I would be if I was functioning at my top."
Hear from Sofija in: Ep 3 of I'M STILL HERE! 
Lives in: New York
Kids: Leon, Age 11 months
Art: Sofija Stefanovic is a Serbian-Australian writer and storyteller based in Manhattan. Her memoir, Miss Ex-Yugoslavia, is a sometimes funny sometimes dark story about being an immigrant kid during the Yugoslavian Wars. She’s a regular storyteller with The Moth, and has traveled with their Mainstage, telling personal stories across the country. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, Guardian.com, and Elle.com, among others. She hosts This Alien Nation—a monthly celebration of immigration at Joe’s Pub.
Find more here: sofijastefanovic.com

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Elena Delgado, Aerialist

"[H]aving control over my body...was a big part of my journey to being the artist that I consider myself today, and so losing that control was just terrifying."
Hear from Elena in: Ep 4 of I'M STILL HERE! 
Lives in: New York
Kids: Felix, Age 3
Art: Elena Delgado is a choreographer, artist and aerialist. Her work explores the politics of the body with humor and camp, drawing on her background in cabaret, theater, and visual arts. Along with writing and producing her own work, she has collaborated with aerial theater companies such as AFRA dance, Schmallenberger productions, RKP ensemble, and the Constellation Moving Co.
Find more here: Insta: @delgado_makes

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Carolyn Castiglia, Comedian

"If you're an artist, you cope through art. The only way I can process everything is by being like, 'This is a story.'"
Hear from Carolyn in: Ep 6 of I'M STILL HERE! 
Lives in: New York
Kids: Adriana, Age 13
Art: Carolyn is a hilarious stand-up comedian and the Head of Editorial at Laugh Exchange.
Find more here: comediancarolyn.com

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Christian Maychack, Sculptor

"[After having kids] I could get past my low confidence quickly. I just didn't have time for it. It was a luxury."
Hear from Christian in: Ep 7 of I'M STILL HERE!
Lives in: New York
Kids: Evie, Age 3.5
Art: Christian was born in upstate New York and lives and works in Queens, NY. He obtained his MFA in Studio Arts from San Francisco State University and attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Exhibitions include Jeff Bailey Gallery, New York, NY; the California Biennial, Orange County Museum of Art, Newport Beach, CA; and Bay Area Now 4, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, San Francisco, CA. 
Find more here: https://www.christianmaychack.com

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Glennis McCarthy, Voice Artist, Comedian & Nail Artist

"It's staying in gratitude. Keeping my life small because when I try to get too big, I go off the rails."
Hear from Glennis in: Ep 8 of I'M STILL HERE!
Lives in: Van Nuys, CA
Kids: Jack, Age 3
Art: Glennis is a voice artist, comedian and nail artist. She can be heard on the upcoming Amazon animated series Mila and Mom. You can check out her artistry on the smallest of canvases at artistnaildiamond.com.
Find more here: glennismccarthy.com

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  • About
  • Episodes
  • Guests
    • Season 1 Guests
    • Season 2 Guests
  • Liner Notes
  • Mailing List
  • Contact