What Dreamers Do
Carla Gover
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Hi, I’m Carla Gover, an Appalachian musician, flatfoot dancer, mama, and DREAMER from Kentucky. I'm on a mission to share fierce love, good humor, and inspiration to help you live a life of creative freedom. I decided to start the What Dreamers Do Podcast to help answer the question: How can we use our gifts and talents to build a better world, and have fun along the way? You’ll also find musings about Appalachia as well as interesting conversations with songwriters, poets, dancers, educators, world-changers, social justice warriors, and other people like you who are working to make a difference using their art, their skills, or just the way they live their lives. On every episode, you’ll hear ideas, conversations, and actionable items to help you unlock your creativity and live your purpose. Grab a mason jar full of sweet tea (or something a little stronger) and pull up a chair, cause it’s time to get YOUR dream on!
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S3E29 Making Kentucky Queen: The Stories Behind the Songs
Come with me on a track-by-track journey through Kentucky Queen, my first solo project in 15 years, where I share the personal, cultural, and musical roots of each song on the album. My aim for this…
S2E28 In Defense of Daydreaming: An Interview with Silas House
Join host Carla Gover and Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House as they discuss the creative life. The episode explores the fears and resistance writers face, the importance of honesty in storytelling,…
S2E27 The Brilliant Biz & Life of Artist Leonie Dawson
In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," Leonie Dawson, the vibrant and successful artist, writer, poet, and illustrator from Australia, opens up about her unique journey as a creative entrepreneur.…
S2E33 Appalachian Art & Identity: An Interview with Matthew Sidney Parsons
In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," host Carla Gover welcomes poet, songwriter, and renaissance man, Matthew Sidney Parsons. Born in Kentucky and raised in West Virginia and Tennessee, Parsons now…
S2E32 The Evolution of a Kentucky Clogger: Interview with Dancer Steven Smith
Join host Carla Gover in her conversation with veteran Kentucky clogger (and professional psychologist) Steven Smith in this episode of What Dreamers Do. Carla and Steven also discuss the nuances of…
S2E31 Rhythm & Resistance: An Interview with Matthew Olwell
Welcome back to "What Dreamers Do," the podcast that explores the power of dreams, creativity, and the human spirit. Today we have a special guest joining us on the show. Please welcome Matthew…
S2E30 Broadside Balladeer: An Interview with English Singer Jennifer Reid
In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," host Carla Gover sits down with the talented and multipassionate Jennifer Reid, a researcher, presenter, educator, performer and provocateur. In her lovely…
S2E29 Writing Redemption: An Interview with Bobi Conn
On this episode of What Dreamers Do, host Carla Gover talks with Appalachian Author Bobi Conn about her work, her writing process, overcoming trauma, and offering a counter-narrative to…
S2E28 Quiet Lovers of Justice: A Conversation with Si Kahn
On this episode of What Dreamers Do, we catch up with Si Kahn, an activist, author, playwright, organizer, and singer-songwriter known for his powerful songs and lifelong engagement in labor issues,…
S2E27 Carryin' On: An Interview with Appalachian Dancer Rodney Clay Sutton
In this episode, you'll take a deep dive into Appalachian Flatfooting, Clogging, and the general dance history of the Carolinas. You'll also hear the origin story of Rodney Clay Sutton, recognized as…
S2E26 The Posh Tea Tour: On Traveling With the Band in Europe
Welcome back for season two of What Dreamers Do!I kick this episode off by recapping my summer travels with the band, sharing some fun and memorable moments from the UK, Ireland, Serbia, and Greece,…
S1E25 Be Radical, Make Music: An Interview with Feminist Scottish Musician Rosie Bans
In this juicy interview, we chat with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Rosie Bans, who writes, performs, ad collaborates with other artists and activists to create change for women and other marginalized…
What My Granny Taught Me: An Excerpt from the Cornbread & Tortillas Folk Opera
This is part of my meandering summer episode series, which don't necessarily come out each Thursday, but rather when inspiration strikes. I might be in a cool café in London or an East Kentucky…
S1E23 Sacred Catharsis: An Interview with Writer/Yogi Kelli Hansel Haywood
Appalachian Author/Yogi Kelli Hansel Haywood's life and practice is firmly rooted in the soil of her native East Kentucky. In this interview, she speaks about home, art, motherhood, healing, and her…
S1E22 Her Native Language: A Musical Interview with Cari Norris
I'm releasing this interview with Kentucky musician/artist/icon Cari Anna Norris, recorded in the summer of 2021. As Kentucky mourns her passing this week, I wanted to honor her memory with this…
S1E21 Your Creative Permission Slip
Why is it that we don't always make time for doing the things we love? And then when we finally do them (and feel great) we wonder why in the world we waited so long?In this podcast, I muse about why…
S1E20 Your Creativity Playbook: Tips & Inspiration for Your Creative Life
This quick episode is allll about giving you a sneak preview of the amazing creators and tips inside my free e-book, How To Live Your Most Creative Life. I put this together to inspire you, help you…
S1E19 Alchemy & Unbecoming: An Interview with Priestess Deepshikha Sairam
How moving beyond fear and connecting with your intuition helps every area of your life.Are you someone who is drawn to growth, transformation, and living your most authentic, soulful life? If so,…
S1E18 Appalachian Artivism (Part 2): An Interview with Sam Gleaves
This week I'm continuing my chat with musician/songwriter/educator/Appalachian Artivist Sam Gleaves about a bevy of subjects dear to our hearts and our work in Kentucky and beyond. He talks about how…
S1E17 Appalachian Artivism: An Interview with Sam Gleaves Part 1
Our interview guest for this week is multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and Appalachian Music Professor Sam Gleaves, who was born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia. Rooted in Appalachian…
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What Dreamers Do has published 37 episodes since September 2021, covering topics in Arts, Music.
What Dreamers Do is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 33m.
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