#019 – Stephen Tedeschi: On Performing Arts, Being Italian, and the Joy of Christmas
My guest today is Stephen Tedeschi. Stephen is another artist in my world, and we’ve shared many a stage together with him at the helm of numerous dramatic arts performances, which, of course, we talk about here.
“Man, if kids could just find who they are at a young age and stick with it…What a difference!”
~Stephen Tedeschi
He’s very much Italian, and his fantastic family is always nearby. You’ll even hear some of them in the background a time or two enjoying life together, and this will give you an accurate glimpse into a typical Tedeschi family day.
As always, we feature a Non-Profit Spotlight selected by our guest. Two actually.
Stick around to the end where we have a special holiday presentation for you. Stephen is very much a fan of the Christmas season, and we’ve got a special surprise for you. Two surprises. Hint…one of those is The Magnificat spoken in Hebrew.
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WHAT WE TALK ABOUT
- 0:02:21 Why the dramatic arts?
- 0:08:19 Stage show history
- 0:10:39 Our creative paths crossing
- 0:12:30 Sewing, tailoring, and costume making
- 0:15:55 Gaining a son-in-law
- 0:21:06 The Arts Place and performing arts appreciation
- 0:24:48 How Stephen inspired my father/son relationship
- 0:29:22 About The Arts Place
- 0:34:24 Stephen’s Italian heritage
- 0:36:37 Coffee talk
- 0:44:03 Life the Italian way
- 0:47:17 Origin of the Americano
- 0:48:37 Non-Profit Spotlights: Rejoice School of Ballet and Narrow Gate Foundation
- 0:51:19 Countdown to Christmas
- 0:54:01 A Tedeschi Family Christmas
- 1:00:21 The Spirit of Christmas
- 1:03:57 A Carpenter Family Christmas
- 1:05:33 Closing remarks
- 1:07:01 BONUS The Christmas story
- 1:12:07 BONUS The Magnificat spoken in Hebrew
GUEST SOCIALS
Learn more about Stephen Tedeschi at these links and social media outlets.
Official Website | Instagram | Facebook
RELATED INFO
Here’s some additional photos, videos, and a playlist mentioned in this episode.
Stephen’s first espresso cup, given to him at age 2 by his Italian grandfather.
Stephen Tedeschi in custom costume he created
Stephen and his wife Miriam run a non-profit called The Arts Place where they provide budding and established artists with a safe, unique environment where skilled mentors and responsible administrators help them develop and cultivate their God-given talents and projects in various areas of the arts. He discusses their mission and purpose at 0:29:22.
At 44:03 as part of our conversation about life the Italian way, I mentioned a scene from the Eat Pray Love motion picture. Here’s that scene:
Spin some holiday cheer as we collectively long for extending peace on earth and goodwill beyond the month of December.
NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
This episode’s Non-Profit Spotlight segment features two organizations that Stephen Tedeschi supports through his direct experience with them.
Rejoice School of Ballet offers one of the only available, affordable after-school arts programs in East Nashville for children from low income families. The positive environment offered by Rejoice results in increased self-esteem, valuing teamwork, and an improved respect for self and others. The study of ballet teaches children how to move with poise and grace, instills discipline, and sets standards of excellence. Rejoice provides children and their familes with tools for successful living.
Narrow Gate Foundation offers a transformative experience for young men ages 18-25. Lodge participants live and work together while pursuing biblical training, personal discipleship, challenging adventures, and new life skills. During their 6-8 month stay, young men pause from the distractions of daily life to discover who Jesus says they are and their calling for the future.
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#015 – Abby Stahlschmidt: On Modeling, Objectification, and A Little Bit of Music
Welcome to another edition of Collected Clan … the podcast featuring conversational biographies of relatable people with real stories of triumph and tragedy plus successes and setbacks. I’m your host Gregory Byerline. People often come and go, but these people are the company you keep. Everyday people making their mark.
My guest today is Abby Stahlschmidt. Abby is a professional model with whom I’ve worked several times, and she’s also an accomplished violinist playing across the US and Europe. We talk about her music career so far and take a deep dive into the fashion and modeling world as we’ve both seen it, including a look at female objectification and how our work impacts people who see it. Abby also shares about a special organization she supports in this episode’s Non-Profit Spotlight. We end our conversation with an elevating celebration of femininity plus the mention of another playlist related to our conversation.
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Official Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
RELATED INFO
As promised in this episode, here’s a collection of photos and videos of topics discussed so you have the full experience of this conversational biography.
We start with a collection of photos Abby and your host Gregory have made together over the years.
Next is a collection of photos, videos, and Instagram posts of Abby for various projects she’s done. Starting off, Abby is currently performing throughout Europe withe Vivaldi Metal Project. See her play in this video of an unplugged arrangement. Hear more about Vivaldi Metal Project at 09:28 in this episode.
Abby stars in and sings “Turntable” in this video below. Here the full story at 10:08 of this episode.
After Prince’s passing, Abby recorded an instrumental version of “Purple Rain” which led to performing live for a St. Louis area dancer who is now paralyzed from a random drive-by shooting. Here here tell the story at 11:53 in this episode.
Here’s a sampling of favorites from Abby’s Instagram feed. Abby discusses her professional modeling career as our main topic at 20:41.
Toward the end of our conversation, around the 0:54:55 mark, I mention a line of intimate portraiture that I have created. The line is called Bellíntima, and you’re invited to learn more by visiting the official website for this photographic experience.
Enjoy this 40-song playlist of songs celebrating how wonderful woman are. Here the backstory of this playlist at 1:04:19 and be sure you listen to these great songs after the show.
NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Camp Penuel, chartered in 1973, is a non-denominational charity focusing on inner-city and “at risk” children.
Camp Penuel’s headquarters and main location is Ironton, Missouri on Lake Killarney. This camp welcomes children from the St. Louis Metro Area, all Missouri, Illinois, Kensas, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.
Begun in 1994, our East Camp in Eldred, Pennsylvania reaches their local area and includes Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Washington D.C. Jeremy and Jena Walter lead this camp.
In January 2003, Penuel dedicated land in Esparaza, Costa Rica. Paul and Thelma Bernhagen, who worked at our main camp for over five years, lead the new operation. Not only Costa Rican children benefit from the camp, it will reach out to other countries in Central America.
Abby shares her affections about Camp Penuel at the 19:14 mark in this episode.