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Laura LaSuertmer: Writer, Community Organizer, and Mental Health Professional
Today's guest is Laura LaSuertmer, a writer, community organizer, and mental health professional based in Bloomington, Indiana. She is deeply involved in local social justice and creative initiatives, focusing on building inclusive spaces for personal and collective growth. Laura serves as the Assistant Creative Director and Outreach Coordinator for the Bloomington chapter of Women Writing for (a) Change. Since joining the staff in 2021, she has facilitated creative writing circles for diverse groups, including students at The Academy of Science and Entrepreneurship, clients at Stone Belt, and individuals incarcerated at the Monroe County Jail. Her essays and articles have appeared in publications such as *Limestone Post Magazine*, *About Place Journal*, *The Ryder Magazine*, and *Communities Magazine*. Her writing often explores themes of community, social justice, and land connection. She recently received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling, integrating therapeutic awareness and multicultural competencies into her community facilitation work. Laura is a co-founder of Common Home Farm, an interfaith, intentional farming community located north of Bloomington. The farm emphasizes radical hospitality and sustainable living. https://commonhomefarm.org/author/lauralasuertmer/
Ryan Stringer: Food Competition Judge
Today's guest is Ryan Stringer, a food competition judge certified by the World Food Championships and Kentuckiana BBQ Pitmasters, with 16 events under his belt, including judging at the WFC in Indianapolis. He’s cooked in professional kitchens, is a fearless home cook who dives into cuisines from Korean to Greek, and even forages and cooks with wild mushrooms. Ryan’s passion for food began in childhood, cooking side-by-side with his mom, and he brings that lifelong curiosity and love of flavor to every table he sits at.
Nicholas Graham Hall is an artist, musician, and storyteller dedicated to uncovering the profound beauty in the human experience. As the host of The Human Canvas, he draws upon his own varied and deeply personal life journey to create a space where guests can share the stories that truly define them.
Hall approaches every conversation with the perspective of a songwriter—believing that every person is a unique composition of experiences, challenges, and aspirations. His background, which includes:
As a singer-songwriter and visual artist, his creative work is a heartfelt exploration of relatable themes like self-doubt, love, and loss.
As a former executive, he left behind a decades-long career path to return to his creative impulse, intuition, and sense of peace.
The Founder of Graham's Foundation, a national non-profit created in memory of his son, he found purpose, helping to support parents navigating the journey of premature birth.
Nicholas brings an open heart and a profound sense of purpose to the microphone. He champions the philosophy that life should be artful, not just productive. Through his interviews, he guides listeners and guests alike to find the deeper, richer narratives that make us who we are.
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