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Going into the Closet, with Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon

Going into the Closet, with Mark Ukra and Tara Mesalik MacMahon

by Mike Carlon | Jul 16, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

“When your fears disappear, your dreams appear.” —Gamma, from “Closet of Dreams” In this episode, we dive into the enchanting world of childhood imagination and creative collaboration with brother-sister duo, Mark Ukra and Tara Masalaik McMahon. Join us as we explore...
Don’t Hold Back, with Jasmine Gonzalez

Don’t Hold Back, with Jasmine Gonzalez

by Mike Carlon | Jul 9, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “It’s okay to not be okay. Writing has been my way to let things out, to release the constriction of emotions, and to heal. I don’t hold back in my poetry, and I encourage others to find their own way to express and release their...
From Marketing Maven to Magical Storyteller, with Christina Bacilieri

From Marketing Maven to Magical Storyteller, with Christina Bacilieri

by Mike Carlon | Jul 2, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “Magic finds us in our darkest times.” — Christina Bacilieri Christina Bacilieri’s life and career were profoundly shaped by her Italian grandmother and a dream that inspired her to write her first novel, “The Last Refuge.” In this...
Love, Loss, and Legacy, with Anna Monardo

Love, Loss, and Legacy, with Anna Monardo

by Mike Carlon | Jun 25, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “Marriage can hold more difficulty than you believe and still move forward and evolve into something positive.” – Anna Monardo How does an arranged marriage spanning continents and generations reveal the hidden strengths and vulnerabilities of...
Navigating Identity and Belonging, with Adoptee Lisa Ann

Navigating Identity and Belonging, with Adoptee Lisa Ann

by Mike Carlon | Jun 18, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “Being chosen doesn’t mean being whole; it means navigating a journey to find yourself.” — Adoptee Lisa Ann In this heartfelt episode of “Uncorking a Story,” host Mike Carlon welcomes Lisa Ann, the host of the “Wandering Tree...
Talents Not Tendencies, with Mary Carol Moore

Talents Not Tendencies, with Mary Carol Moore

by Mike Carlon | Jun 11, 2024 | Authors, Podcast, The Longs

Listen Watch “The idea of found family and the hope that you have a pod of people out there who will accept you for who you are is central to my story.” — Mary Carol Moore In today’s episode, Author Mary Carol Moore discusses her journey from being a food...
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