Listen Watch “I like the idea of thinking of it as a gift, although it certainly doesn’t feel like it at the time.” — Hannah Mary McKinnon In this episode of “Uncorking a Story,” host Michael Carlon welcomes back internationally...
“When your fears disappear, your dreams appear.” —Gamma, from “Closet of Dreams” In this episode, we dive into the enchanting world of childhood imagination and creative collaboration with brother-sister duo, Mark Ukra and Tara Masalaik McMahon. Join us as we explore...
Listen Watch “It’s okay to not be okay. Writing has been my way to let things out, to release the constriction of emotions, and to heal. I don’t hold back in my poetry, and I encourage others to find their own way to express and release their...
Listen Watch “Magic finds us in our darkest times.” — Christina Bacilieri Christina Bacilieri’s life and career were profoundly shaped by her Italian grandmother and a dream that inspired her to write her first novel, “The Last Refuge.” In this...
Listen Watch “Marriage can hold more difficulty than you believe and still move forward and evolve into something positive.” – Anna Monardo How does an arranged marriage spanning continents and generations reveal the hidden strengths and vulnerabilities of...
Listen Watch “Being chosen doesn’t mean being whole; it means navigating a journey to find yourself.” — Adoptee Lisa Ann In this heartfelt episode of “Uncorking a Story,” host Mike Carlon welcomes Lisa Ann, the host of the “Wandering Tree...
