Conversations from Here...

Episode 9: Dr. Sandra Del Castillo

Welcome to Conversations from Here with me, Dana Ziegler! Today I speak with the powerful and insightful Dr. Sandra Del Castillo-- Depth Psychologist, Ritual Artist, Storyteller and Teacher. We begin with her early life in Sacramento, CA as the daughter of an indigenous Mexican engineer/scholar father and an equally brilliant Scots-Irish mother, post-college years traveling with her young family, working as a translator and interpreter in Mexico helping out Benedictine nuns in service of Liberation Theology, delving into the vital importance of story in indigenous cultures, the history and practice of El Dia de Los Muertos, plunging into the world of Carl Jung, coming to terms with the Spanish Conquest of the New World, recognizing the destruction of one world and the creation of another and how healing can arise from awareness. An expansive talk of vast scope-- enjoy!
 
More Dr. Sandra Del Castillo on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-del-castillo-46033a133/
 

Episode 8: Kavena Hambira

Welcome to Conversations from Here! Today I speak with contemporary Namibian artist, scholar, social justice lion and citizen of the world, Kavena Hambira. Our wide-ranging ramble begins with an historical overview of Namibia, growing up in exile and relocating to East Germany as a youngster, the implications and significance of racial identity, time as a Fullbright scholar, being inspired by both the creative and social activism realms in the San Francisco Bay Area, embracing life as an artist, finding mentors in unexpected places, the larger global implications of the Black Lives Matter movement and the vital importance of shining a light on history. Fascinating talk-- enjoy!
 
More Kavena:
Website
http://www.kavkavilier.com/
Instagram
@kavilier 
 

Episode 7: David Dayan Fisher

Welcome to Conversations from Here, with me, Dana Ziegler. Today I talk with actor, artist, writer and creative dynamo David Dayan Fisher! Americans know him from "NCIS," "24" and "National Treasure," as well as a slew of other roles in television and film in his native Britain. He's played his share of bad-guys, but the man with the fierce face is a delightful, thoughtful, wonderful human being. Our wide-ranging romp of a talk begins in North London as a child of divorce, his career as an actor, finding his calling as an author and painter, embarking on the spiritual path, learning the nature of love, understanding personal struggle and finding freedom.
 
Added bonus: A little Duke Ellington from Brad Watson-- enjoy!
 
More David:
 
Instagram:
daviddayanfisher
 
IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1113959/
 
Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/David-Dayan-Fisher/e/B00BSGFJOC...
 

Episode 6: Diana Lynn

Welcome to Conversations from Here with me Dana Ziegler. Today I talk with the luminous and talented Diana Lynn-- singer, songwriter, graphic artist, drum circle facilitator, wife, mother, goddess! We discuss her early years growing up in Philadelphia, attending her dad's church, finding her voice, going on tour, navigating fire and mayhem in Los Angeles, meeting her husband John, remembering the anniversary of 9/11, delving into the healing power of rhythm and our meeting through mutual friends via VitalDanza.
 
For More Diana Lynn:
http://www.dianalynnmusic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/divadianalynn/
 
 
About VitalDanza & Jaquelin Levin-Zabare:
http://www.vitaldevelopmentusa.com/my-story.html
http://www.vitaldevelopmentusa.com/bio.html
 

Episode 5: Troy Dillinger

Today I talk with musician, impresario, actor, comic and recovering Austinite Troy Dillinger! Any resemblance between him and the famous bank robber may (or may not) be entirely coincidental... Join us for a wide-ranging meander through beginnings in Texas, finding music, hitting the big-time, getting sober, innovating new avenues of entertainment, mitigating the perils of tombstones, cutting losses, learning life-lessons and making the leap to Los Angeles. Enjoy!
 
Please Note: There is a lot of cussing going on in this episode so for those with sensitive ears, please be warned.
 
Troy Dillinger IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0996767/
 

Episode 4: Emma Pyne

Welcome to Episode 4!
Today I talk with one of the most dynamically creative people I know-- Ireland's own fearless and fabulous Emma Pyne! She is a writer, performer and searing social critic with a background in fashion and a keen sense of justice.
We discuss her beginnings in small-town County Clare, the musicality of regional accents, growing up reluctantly Catholic, finding her tribe in London, living in America, her upcoming one-woman show, working the legendary Ed Asner, the diabolical nature of tabloid journalism and being a champion against fear and sexual repression. Join us for good craic and a great time!
 
For more Emma, these are her links:
https://www.instagram.com/emmampyne/http://www.imdb.me/emmapyne 
https://emmapyne.com

Episode 3: Anise Goff

Welcome to Conversations from Here with me Dana Ziegler! The purpose of these talks is to create connection and inspiration across the human story. These are the sharings of how we came to be ourselves, how we found our life's purpose and how we made it from there to here.
 
Today I talk with one of the brightest lights I know-- Los Angeles-based marketing guru, professional singer and self-proclaimed dog breed geek Anise Goff! Our wide-ranging discussion unfolds with the importance of story, her beginnings as a talented, music-loving kid in St. Louis, MO, her formative years as a singer, discovering her marketing talents, living in New York and life as a professional vocalist. We also get into the perils of social media, the division in today's American politics and hopes for the future. Enjoy!

Episode 2: Jess Lakin

Welcome to Episode 2 of Conversations from Here with me Dana Ziegler! Today I talk with lovely and wise Life Coach Jess Lakin-- who is also a teacher, healer, sound artist and photographer. We start our wide-ranging conversation with her Yorkshire beginnings in the north of England, formative years as a clinical psychologist for the NHS in the UK, moving to Amsterdam and making the leap to Los Angeles. We talk about the mystery of gongs, the power of resonance, creating community remotely and coming full-circle. May her story inspire yours!

Episode 1: Sky Nicholas

Today's guest, the brilliant and radiant Sky Nicholas! She is a singer, teacher, actress, powerhouse talent and lead singer for many bands over the years here in LA. Sky is a dear friend and I am honored to have her on the show.