One World. One Idyllwild. The Series
Idyllwild Arts Academy is proud to present "One World. One Idyllwild. The Series: In Conversation with Pamela Jordan". The Series brings together thought leaders, creatives, influencers and changemakers, highlighting the work of citizen artists whose careers and lives have been shaped by the power of art.
Episodes
21 episodes
Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Teale Sperling, Senior Manager of Preschool Television for Mattel
Teale Sperling is the Senior Manager of Preschool Television for Mattel. Some of her producing and development credits include: the upcoming Barney Reboot on MAX, Barbie Vlogs digital series on YouTube with over 11 milli...
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Maya Osterman-Van Grack, Mirror Image Arts’ Executive Director of Programs
Maya Osterman-Van Grack is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy and the University of Colorado where she graduated with a focus in applied theater through the Interactive Theatre Project (a theater ensemble utilizing Theatre of the Oppressed te...
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Marisa Hamamoto, Named to People Magazine’s “Women Changing the World.”
Marisa Hamamoto is a graduate of Idyllwild Arts Academy, and the first professional dancer to be named to People Magazine's “Women Changing the World.” She is a leading authority on disability inclusion and building a culture of belonging, Mari...
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Audrey Carver, Curator for the 2023 San Diego Climate Summit
Audrey Carver is a multidisciplinary artist originally from Idyllwild, CA. She graduated summa cum laude from Tufts University in 2022, with a self-designed major in Scientific Communication. She has had both solo and group expositions in Cuenc...
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Jacob Scesney, Critically-Acclaimed Woodwind Specialist for “American Idol” & “The Voice”
Jacob is a critically-acclaimed woodwind specialist with over 50 chart-topping credits alongside his returning roll as on call saxophonist for “American Idol” & “The Voice” for the past 7 years. Jacob's career spans over a decade, with perf...
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Andre Real, "Spirit of the Jimmys" Award-Winner
At Idyllwild Arts Academy, we have the privilege of watching our talented students soar to new heights. Musical Theatre major Omar Andre Real did just that—and on a Broadway stage—at the 2023 Jimmy Awards, a renowned national theatre competitio...
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Idyllwild Arts Alumni: Estefania Gonzalez, Soloist, Teatro de la Ciudad, Playa Del Carmen
Tryana, an 18-year-old daydreamer, songwriter, and performing artist, recently graduated from the Idyllwild Arts Academy with the class of 2024. From the age of 8, she's been honing her craft, taking piano lessons and immersing herself in the m...
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BONUS EPISODE: John Daversa Q&A with students from the Jazz In The Pines Student Clinic
This is a bonus episode - watch the full episode of John's interview called "I See You. I Love You. And You Belong."
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"I See You. I Love You. And You Belong.": A Conversation with Grammy Award-Winner John Daversa
This episode was shot live on the Idyllwild Arts Campus, with students from the Jazz In The Pines Student Clinic in the audience to support one of their instructors in the program, John Daversa, Chair of Studio Music and Jazz at the Frost Schoo...
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"Cultivate the Not Knowing": A Conversation with Lorne Buchman
This episode features Dr. Lorne Buchman, President Emeritus of ArtCenter College of Design, an international leader in art and design education. When Buchman was appointed president in 2009, he quickly engaged his community to define what a gre...
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"There's Still a Way to Create Great Art": A Conversation with Stosh Mintek, Former CEO of Ghetto Film School
In this episode, Pamela speaks with Stosh Mintek, former Chief Executive Officer of Ghetto Film School. A 2003 graduate of Yale University with a double-major in English and Film Studies, Stosh worked with Ghetto Film School (GFS) from 2004-202...
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"Discipline - That's Really What it Is": A Conversation with Michael Kaiser, President Emeritus of the Kennedy Center
In this episode, Pamela speaks with Michael Kaiser, who served as President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., from January 2001 through August 2014. During his tenure, he expanded the educational and art...
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"Have the Courage to Lead": A Season One Compilation
In this compilation of Season 1 of "One World. One Idyllwild, The Series," Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan speaks with: Award-Winning Australian-Vietnamese Singer-Songwriter, Thanh BuiEducational Leader, Rev...
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Chef Freddie Bitsoie, Former Executive Chef at the Mitsitam Cafe at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan invited guests into her home via zoom for the taping of this episode, as she welcomed Chef Freddie Bitsoie into her kitchen, former Executive Chef at the Mitsitam Café at the Smithsonian Nationa...
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Former President Of Calarts Dr. Steven Lavine / Idyllwild Arts Student Joseph Davis
Pamela speaks with Steven Lavine about the recent release of his biography: Steven D. Lavine – Failure Is What It’s All About. A Life Devoted to Leadership in the Arts. Steven also speaks about leading CalArts through a crisis followin...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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Educational Leader Rebecca Chew / Idyllwild Arts Student Marie Catherine (Mc) Payen
Rebecca Chew was Founding Principal of School of the Arts, Singapore, the first secondary art school in the nation. She speaks with Pamela about the role that art now plays in the educational system in Singapore and what the arts are teaching t...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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Educational Leader Jason Patera / Idyllwild Arts Student Azul Serrano
Jason Patera, Head of School at Chicago Academy for the Arts, speaks with Pamela about the misconceptions surrounding drugs and artmaking, how being an endurance athlete has shaped his views on educating students, and his popular Ted Talk “Life...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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180 Studio Co-Founders Sam Chaltain And Trung Le / Idyllwild Arts Student Sedona-Sky Duffy
Trung Le and Sam Chaltain, founders of 180 Studio, speak with Pamela about their latest venture Seed + Spark that uses nature as a model to reimagine the future of school. Pamela also speaks with Sedona-Sky Duffy, a senior at Idy...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Educational Leader Reveta Bowers / Idyllwild Arts Student Aminta Skye
Reveta Bowers has mentored hundreds of school leaders during her 42-year tenure as Head of School at the prestigious Center for Early Education in Los Angeles, CA. She speaks with Pamela about her career, Diversity and Inclusion in independent ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Singer-Songwriter And Entrepreneur Thanh Bui / Idyllwild Arts Student Wyatt Rosenthal
Pamela Jordan interviews Thanh Bui, an award-winning Australian-Vietnamese singer-songwriter, who chose to leave his parents and his homeland in order to pursue a career that led to numerous gold records and Number 1 hit songs. Pamela also spea...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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