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New York-based Brazilian jewelry designer Cristina Duarte Veronese is a force to be reckoned with. Her one-of-a-kind, innovative, geometrically-designed earrings, necklaces, pins, rings, and bracelets in sterling silver and gold jewelry combine all aspects of today’s changing lifestyles. Created and produced in her Brooklyn studio, Cristina’s jewelry is on…

Jane Monheit makes beautiful music. Acclaimed as one of the quintessential jazz/pop vocalists of her generation, she has performed here, there and everywhere and has collaborated with Michael Buble, Wynton Marsalis, John Pizzarelli and Ramsey Lewis. Jane’s newest album,”Come What May,” (available through Club44 Records), celebrates her 20th year…

Gina Barreca is truly a force of nature. She’s written 10 books, edited 11 others, and her work has been translated into several languages. Her latest – FAST FUNNY WOMEN – is a collection of 75 nonfiction essays written by women ages 20 to 89 and includes a whole…

Activist, Certified Life Coach, Professional Astrologer. It’s not often these professions are part of the same resume, but they all describe Tracey Rogers. We cover a lot of ground in this wide-ranging conversation: from Tracey’s tireless commitment to combat racial injustice and gender inequality, to learning how astrology can…

Artist, sculptor, weaver, print maker, quilter, performance artist, lecturer, educator, MacArthur Fellowship recipient, Joyce Scott is all of the above! Well known for her work in jewelry, glass, and beadwork, she has been called the “Queen of Beadwork.” Joyce is renowned for her social commentary on issues such as…