Embrace the Mess
Teaching Artists Gavin Bernard and Paras Chaudhari navigate challenging circumstances and search for solutions alongside resilient and creative Atlanta Public High School students.The real, uncensored conversations exist to be an inspiration for other youth-serving educators to share stories of their own work.
Podcasting since 2020 • 19 episodes
Embrace the Mess
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111 - Community is the Truth
Atlanta's artist community pulled up and saved the day. Gavin and Paras discuss shooting the music video with the help of local muralists, art venues, storyboard artists and more.Follow Embrace the Mess, @etmpod, or
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Episode 111
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111 - Bonus: Emma & Scott Satterfield | Filmmaking Family
Paras and Gavin talk with Emma Satterfield, re:imagine/ATL alumni who served as first assistant director on the Know Your Worth music video and teacher’s assistant throughout the program. Emma shares her perspective on living in the same neighb...
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111 - Bonus: Jessica Helfrecht | Executive Director of MINT
Paras and Gavin talk with Jessica Helfrecht, executive director of MINT Gallery. MINT Gallery was founded to serve and highlight emerging artists. Jessica shares the importance of saying “yes”, giving back as a business model, and encouraging e...
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111 - Bonus: Dustin Bolton | Graphic Novelist
Paras and Gavin talk with Dustin Bolton, a contract media artist and graphic novelist. Discussion highlights include being a passive consumer vs an active creator, creative career opportunities for youth, and the ideal environment to develop cr...
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