First, apologies for the three months of radio silence. The Take A Break Podcast took its own break while I moved from Champaign, IL, back to my beloved San Francisco Bay Area. After driving 3506 miles to California, by way of Missouri, Arkansa

Episode 9: Bookbinding with Tedra Ashley-Wannemuehler

Dec 30th, 2018

Artisan Tedra Ashley- WannamuehlerDo you own a book that is traditionally bound? Who even owns a book these days? The art of traditional bookbinding is disappearing, but if you like to flick through pages of a tome or two, or simply appreci

Episode 8: Interview with Mobile Mutts Rescue Transports

Dec 14th, 2018

In this episode, which was recorded in September, I sat down with Earl Stevens and Sally Denhart from Mobile Mutts Mobile Transports. This one is for dog-lovers everywhere. Take a listen and see how you can help.Thank you for listening and yo

Episode 7: Part Two: Interview with Kelsey Sharp

Nov 30th, 2018

This Part Two of my conversation with Kelsey Sharp.As you listen to this episode (in two parts), you may realize this was somewhat of a challenging interview for me. I did my very best to take myself out of the picture and listen. Really list

Episode 7: Part One: Interview with Kelsey Sharp

Nov 30th, 2018

In this episode, I chatted with the brains behind my soundtrack, singer-songwriter Kelsey Sharp.As you listen to this episode (in two parts), you may realize this was somewhat of a challenging interview for me. I did my very best to take myse

Episode 6: Interview with Robin Christian, screenwriter, director, and producer

Nov 16th, 2018

Take A Break Podcast UpdateIn this Episode 6, I sat down with screenwriter, director, and producer Robin Christian. We caught up on what he’s been doing since we initially met in 2017. For someone who’s so far written over 80 movie scripts, R

Episode 5: Isaac Musgrave, videographer, producer, director, photographer

Nov 3rd, 2018

In Episode 5 of Take A Break, Victoria chatted with videographer, photographer, producer, and director Isaac Musgrave. From college football and tractor pulls, to gardening and classical music, there's a lot squeezed in. And if you've ever wond

Episode 4: PART TWO: Andy Robsinson, Educational Consultant with Solar Urbana-Champaign 3.0

Oct 19th, 2018 21m 49s

In Episode 4 of Take A Break, Victoria sat down with Andy Robinson, Educational Consultant for Solar Urbana-Champaign 3.0. They talked about everything to do with solar power. Brighten up your day and find out how a bit of sunshine can help eve

Episode 4: PART ONE: Andy Robinson, Educational Consultant for Solar Urbana-Champaign 3.0

Oct 19th, 2018 19m 27s

Episode 3: Adam Wisnewski, Cooking Coach, Entrepreneur, and owner of Breakfast Life and Dinner

Oct 5th, 2018

In Episode 3, Victoria sits down with Champaign-Urbana cooking coach and entrepreneur Adam Wisnewski, owner of Breakfast Life and Dinner. You’ll get hungry listening, so make sure you have snacks close to hand!In addition to being available f

Episode 2: Interview with Eric Sizemore

Sep 21st, 2018 16m 44s

In Episode 2, I sat down with librarian and comedian Eric Sizemore. We caught up on what’s been happening since we last chatted, covering topics ranging from what people can get out of their library system, to where they can find some of the be

Episode 1: Deane Geiken, Director of WPCD 88.7, Parkland College Radio

Sep 7th, 2018 20m 16s

I'm excited (and nervous) to announce that Episode One of the new Take A Break Podcast went live this morning on WPCD 88.7, Parkland College's radio station. It is now officially has wings, and is ready for your listening pleasure.For the i

Rate