Hard Conversations Podcast

Episode 12 is a conversation with chef John Yelinek ( @quartdeli on instagram ) He is one half of Pariah (@pariah.dining), recently opened Shelby in Detroit and is popping up every first Sunday of the month at Milwaukee Caffe. This Thursday Pariah is preparing a one of of kind event at Voyager in Ferndale. It is the TYEE TAKEOVER. They have put together 10 dishes that will be made from this 35 lb Tyee Ora King Salmon. Only 5 are harvested and shipped monthly globally. 

Episode 11 is a conversation with Melissa who is a death doula in training, metalsmith and jazz musician based out of Detroit. We discuss the effects of covid , how to deal with death as well as other topics. You can follow Melissa on Instagram @o.k.sure and @it.is.ok.to.die the next death death cafe is in February 26th, be sure to contact her for details on how you can participate!

In episode 10, I sit down with Rick Brown, my father! We switched up for the format (he interviews me) so we can discuss my childhood, Hard Gallery's challenges/solutions during the pandemic and plans for the future.  Sharing some of this stuff with Downtown Ricky Brown brought up some interesting details and behind the scenes info--like how Hard Gallery got it's name.

In Episode 9 we chat with Problematic Black Hottie, a dj and creative figure based out of Detroit. We discuss how her African roots and living in various places molded her into the unique individual she has become. You can stay up to date with her doings on her website www.problematicblackhottie.com

In Part 2 of this episode we give Morgan's brain a break and have a conversation about her love for ceramics, architecture and photography. We also chat about: how she co-created an all girls skate club ( See You Tuesday ) , pregnancy cravings and some of her favorite artists.  @seeyoutuesdayskate @more_again_