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In episode 51, I sat down with Heather Zimmerman. She is the new director of the Kutztown Folk Festival and Berks County born and raised Deitscher! Heather was previously employed as the director of sales and operations for the Hampton Inn and Suites Kutztown, where she spearheaded all sales and marketing initiatives, developed partnerships with local businesses, and planned events highlighting local artists and vendors. Heather graduated from Kutztown University in 1992 with a B.A. in English.The 72nd Annual Kutztown Folk Festival is being held in Kutztown, Pennsylvania from July 2 - July 11, 2022. Please visit https://www.facebook.com/kutztownfolkfestival/ for videos, recipes, artisan spotlights, and more.Also check out the website for information and ticketing: https://www.kutztownfestival.com/My husband, Hunter, and I will be vending the fest across from the Hoe Down stage about 2 booths down from the Hard Cider on Blumme Strasse (Flower Street). This is our 7th year vending the fest. See you soon!!

In this episode, I have a Wunnerbaar conversation with my Deitsch sister Susan Hess. She is an herbalist The Still Room at Pitch Pines, and all around PA Dutch goddess. We talk growing up PA Dutch, her amazing work as an herbalist and writer. Learn more about Susan at http://stillroomatpitchpines.comI interviewed my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter at www.huntermyoder.comRobert L. Schreiwer is a dear friend. He's an incredible human and huge influence on my spiritual journey. Find out more about Rob and Urglaawe athttp://site.distelfink.org/http://www.blanzeheilkunscht.com/http://www.braucherei.org/http://www.urglaawe.net/

In episode 14 I catch up with friend, Ruthie Kolle. Ruthie studies and practices the art of herbalism from her home in the wooded hills of southeastern Pennsylvania. She lives in a cabin that is situated on the northern hem of my family’s 8th generation farm which occupies Lenape land. Her passion is to reconnect with and integrate traditional methods of healing into our modern lives. She is the sole proprietress of Mother Hylde’s Herbal and has been studying folk and clinical herbalism since 2012. She is also a licensed massage therapist and has been practicing bodywork since 2005. We talk about everything from Elderberry to stays and the empowerment of being fully present in your body! A wonderful conversation with a goddess among us!http://motherhylde.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/MotherHyldesHerbalhttps://www.facebook.com/motherhyldesherbalhttps://www.instagram.com/motherhylde/https://sharonblackie.net/join-sisters-of-rock-and-root/https://www.themythicmasculine.com/

Ilsa Plaisance is a witch, Urglaawerin, activist, writer, wife, dog mom, and former farmer. She and her family reside in Northwest Louisiana.Ways to connect with Ilsa: https://www.facebook.com/ilsafisherMother Holda FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/motherholda/?ref=shareUrglaawe FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Urglaawe/?ref=shareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdnLRx5P/?k=1Patrick Donmoyer is the director at The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center in Kutztown, PA. Patrick is the author of numerous books and articles pertaining to Pennsylvania Dutch folk life, language, and traditions. Sharing his understanding of the folk cultural significance of the elderberry and some of his own personal experiences as well.Ways to connect with Patrick: http://www.kutztown.edu/pgchcBooks: https://www.masthof.com/search?type=product&q=patrick+j++donmoyerRuthie Kolle studies and practices the art of herbalism from her home in the wooded hills of southeastern Pennsylvania. She lives in a cabin that is situated on the northern hem of my family’s 8th generation farm which occupies Lenape land. Her passion is to reconnect with and integrate traditional methods of healing into our modern lives. She is the sole proprietress of Mother Hylde’s Herbal and has been studying folk and clinical herbalism since 2012. She is also a licensed massage therapist and has been practicing bodywork since 2005.Ways to connect with Ruthiehttp://motherhylde.com/https://www.etsy.com/shop/MotherHyldesHerbalhttps://www.facebook.com/motherhyldesherbalhttps://www.instagram.com/motherhylde/

In episode 48 I sit down with Charlie Murphy, tattooer and folk artist out of Jim Thorpe. We talk about how amazing Pennsylvania is, the magical exchange that happens during tattooing. Energy transfer between us, as artists, and clients, and how we vet and vibe with clients when it becomes an exchange of ideas and intentions. How the meaning of our work is both defined by us (internally) but also important for our client to define/embrace what the work means to them. We talk about folk art influences and inspirations, different mediums and experimenting with different surfaces. All the good schtuff! Enjoy and follow Charlie to see his incredible interpretations of PA folk art!!Charlie's IG:https://www.instagram.com/charliemurphytattooer/Client text line: 717-553-2201https://www.battlefieldtattooexpo.com/July 8-10 2022 New Location is the Gettysburg Wyndham in Gettysburg, PAhttps://autismyork.org/Laceyrea's IG:https://www.instagram.com/laceyreabarrett/Kutztown Folk Fest:https://www.kutztownfestival.com/July 2-10 2022https://www.instagram.com/grundsow/

In episode 47, I sat down with Jack Montgomery! Jack is an author, American Shamans, speaker and singer/songwriter. We talk about his initial interests in community healers while doing fieldwork in regional folk religions for a course in Religion and Anthropology that evolved into a life-long pursuit. He also shares stories of his time with Lee Gandee during his field work. Also, Jack talks about the time he spent with Patrick Donmoyer visiting the Oley Valley.You can purchase his book directly through Jack via his Facebook page or on Amazon: American Shamans: Journeys with Traditional Healershttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B003Y74RUA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_86XBE0F98A50AWY82GY7Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=41116310

In episode 46 Patrick Donmoyer, artist, author, and director at The Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center have a wonderful talk about all things Mountain Mary, folklife and culture. Please visit the links to learn more about what we were talking about. Mountain Mary: Contemporary Visions of the Sainted HealerA Virtual Exhibition of Old and New Artistic Works and Artifacts at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center, Kutztown University.www.pagerman.orgDon Yoder:https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/pennsylvania-german-cultural-heritage-center/a-century-of-don-yoder-father-of-american-folklife.htmlKutztown University Foundationhttps://www.kuf.org/Kutztown Folk Festhttps://www.kutztownfestival.com/

In episode 45 I sit down with Kathleen Walck, friend, art educator, craftswoman, shop owner, and we talk about her new adventure, and shop, Local Folk Creative Studio. Also her amazing embroidery work under Walnut and Laurel. It's so fun to catch up with this creative sister and do check out her amazing new shop and classes in Kutztown with the links below.https://www.local-folk.com/www.walnutandlaurel.com

In episode 44 I sit down with friend and fellow Deitscher, Josh R. Brown. Josh is a professor of German, linguistics, and (American) cultural studies, especially folklore studies. He's a sociolinguist and linguistic anthropologist interested primarily in heritage languages and the interaction of language and identity. He also is a lover of weaving, knitting, embroidery, and wool spinning. Check out the amazing work that Josh does here: https://www.joshuarbrown.com/https://www.bullfroginntextiles.com/

In episode 43, kindred spirit, Adam Kissinger, and have a wonderful chat about all things Deitsch, punk rock, cultural heritage, theater, Alba Method and being a creative! A wonderful chat!! Check out Adam, he's an incredible and witty human!Acting: www.lancasteractingschool.comRad Scrapple: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoD4c9Q8dwQaeX8kacxE6yQAlba: www.facebook.com/BreatheForwardMusic: adamkissinger.bandcamp.com

On my first episode, I interview my husband, Hunter M. Yoder. He's an incredible artist and huge influence on my art and my journey to find my roots. Find out more about Hunter at www.huntermyoder.com

On my second episode, I interview Chef Steve Stetzler. He's the owner and chef at Deitsch Eck (Dutch Corner) in Lenhartsville, PA. A fascinating gem in Deitsch folk life with gut esse (good eating) and fantastic art by Johnny Ott and Ivan Hoyt. Find out more about Chef Steve and the Deitsch Eck at https://www.the-eck.com/