In this episode, we chat with Molly Uline-Olmstead, one of two paid staffers of the organization Art Possible Ohio (formerly VSP Ohio). This group does amazing things for making the art and performance world accessible to all people- they work on making spaces more sensory friendly, ADA compliant, and thoughtful for people with all kinds of abilities. They create opportunities for disabled artists like the REEL Abilities film festival and the Accessible Expressions annual art exhibition.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

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Art Possible Ohio

Elevate Northland is a Community Development Corporation doing it right: instead of outsiders coming into a neighborhood and deciding what should be done to improve it, the changes are coming from residents themselves. Rather than gentrifying, they are improving the neighborhood they love as it grows and changes.Meet the founders Alice Foeller, Alicia Ward, and Jenny Leal as they speak to their vision of a neighborhood that is welcoming to immigrants and refugees, supports small local businesses, and has a community space for folks to gather.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Elevate Northland

Meet Donna, someone dedicated to resurrecting the idea of a good death, preferably at home. In years past, people died surrounded by loved ones and knew that they were loved and well cared for. So Donna has created a non-profit to discuss death get people comfortable with the end of life, and support those going through that transition (and their loved ones). The group provides all kinds of services and events- all about the fact that we all die someday. Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Columbus Community Deathcare

On location at an annual seed swap! Seed Swaps are ways for people to promote small sustainable agriculture, backyard gardening, anti-capitalist exchange, health and wellness, and community organizing- all in one event!We join the local Herbalists Without Borders chapter at their annual seed swap in Columbus Ohio. We interview one of the organizers and several attendees!Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Seed Swap

Meet Jaques, a former nurse and schoolteacher who wants to eliminate poverty by feeding and distributing books to the working poor in Ohio. He works daily to redistribute food, daily needed supplies, and books that would go to waste. He distribute to the same  families weekly to create stability and also does public distribution at drop sites.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Feed and Read Ohio

Meet the creative and innovative folks at Transit Arts, a non-profit that exists for youth to discover arts and performance. All are welcome, all are artists. Started over two decades ago, the founding director is still in residence and much loved. In addition to founder Jackie, you'll hear program director Kat, and working artists Andre and BBX speak to their connections to the program and what happens there each week. We recorded this show on site during one of their open studios, so much of the show has delightful background noise of creativity and bustle.(We also ran into tech glitch after tech glitch making this show- hope it does the organization justice- as we were impressed!) Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Transit Arts

Meet Annie Warmke, a farmer who lives in an earthship, teaches others to live in concert with nature, runs a "goat college", and founded Women Grow Ohio with two other women.With her husband, she runs Blue Rock Station, where she gives tours of her Earthship, teaches people about solar power, raising livestock, and farming in accordance with nature. She has a new book coming out called Buffalo Gals- all about women movers and shakers in agriculture.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Annie Warmke, farmer, activist, organizer

Grey Matter, and its online publication, Matter is a new non-profit journalism organization in Columbus. They exist to provide investigative reporting, deep analysis and coverage on issues that matter locally. Today, we chat with Ris, Jaelynn, and Cassie, founding members, editors, and organizers with the project. Learn why indie media matters, how journalism is under fire in the United States, and what you can do to support it!Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Grey Matter News

Around since the late 80's, ARA is more needed than ever to fight the tide of racism and fascism swelling in the US. One of many chapters nationwide, Columbus ARA has been around since the beginning- in fact, ARA as an organization was formed at a conference right here in Columbus, Ohio! Meet "Noreen" and and Gerry, activists with ARA since the time of its founding. They'll talk about what it means to be a member of a decentralized antifa movement and how to get involved.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Columbus Anti-Racist Action

Meet Kayla, the founder of P.I.F. Columbus and its driving force. When the community held and helped her family get out of homelessness and furnish a new place, she turned right back around and has been helping others ever since. P.I.F. offers assistance, education, and more to folks who need a little help. From refugee families to people in domestic violence situations, P.I.F. has been there and crowdsourced for people in need. They put on an annual Christmas free store (which happens this weekend! They need donations and volunteers!) and are hoping to start a free store year round and classes on a myriad topics.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Pay It Forward Columbus

Join Kelley in the studio talking about the state of reproductive rights in Ohio. She speaks to the overall vision of NARAL- not just fighting (constantly) for the right to abortion, but also ending pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, the right to birth control, accurate sex education, and more.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

NARAL Pro Choice Ohio

What is fair trade? Are all certifications the same? Why should you select fair trade gifts this season? Join Alissa, Executive Director of Global Gifts and Bradley, Campaign Organizer of Fair Trade Columbus as they chat with us about how to make Columbus a Fair Trade City and how to promote equity in commerce.Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Fair Trade Columbus

In part two of "Meet Your Hosts", Lily interviews producer and co-host Niole Shrestha about her healing and organizing work. Learn all about animal rescue, Little Lotus, and more!Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Nicole Shrestha

Meet your host and who she is and why she does what she does. Lily has a long activist and organizing history and Beyond Theory is only the latest project of many. This is part one in the series of "Meet Your Hosts" on Beyond Theory!Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Who is Lily Kunning?

Meet Eileen Asher an artist and creative who works through her anxiety issues through art, a vlog on YouTube, and connection with other artists doing the same thing. Her channel @creativeelieenasher on both YouTube and Instagram (@creative_eileen_asher) are great places to see what she is about!Support the show (https://patreon.com/lilykunning)

Artists With Anxiety

Highlighting people doing the work to build a new better world in the shell of this old one.

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